AOC Is One Election Away From Controlling The Committee In Charge Of Oil And Gas Drilling On Public Lands
AOC Is One Election Away From Controlling The Committee In Charge Of Oil And Gas Drilling On Public Lands John Hugh DeMastri on June 7, …
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Committee Advances Holzapfel Bill Cracking Down on Noisy, Illegal Mufflers and Exhaust Systems
The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Jim Holzapfel that would increase penalties for modifying car exhaust systems to make them excessively noisy.
US House committee votes to advance debt ceiling bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling and avert a disastrous default advanced on Tuesday when a key House …
Republican Ralph Norman to vote against US debt ceiling bill in committee if not amended
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Representative Ralph Norman, a hardline conservative Republican, said he will vote against the debt ceiling bill when it comes before the U.S. …
Texas House Committee Recommends Impeaching AG Ken Paxton
Texas House Committee Recommends Impeaching AG Ken Paxton Kate Anderson on May 25, 2023 The Texas House General Investigating Committee voted unanimously Thursday to recommend …
Committee Clears Bramnick Bill that Would Stop Trespassers from Harming Animals at Zoos
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jon Bramnick that would establish penalties and liability for causing harm to wild animals was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Committee Clears Stanfield Bill that Would Update Funding for Environmental Infrastructure Projects
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would approve the updated Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Plan of the NJIB.
Food aid cuts still ‘red line’ in debt ceiling talks, says Senate farm committee chair
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Expanding work requirements for the largest U.S. food assistance program is still a “red line” in negotiations over raising …
CDS committee accepts to hear question on Credit Suisse AT1 bonds
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee (DC) accepted on Friday to look into a question on whether a “governmental intervention credit event” …
Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive
Senate Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Once Said Gas Should Be More Expensive Jason Cohen on May 11, 2023 The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing …
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Biden Nominee Who Couldn’t Answer Basic Constitutional Questions Katelynn Richardson on May 11, 2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a Biden …
EXCLUSIVE: Homeland Security Committee Chair Reveals He Has Evidence Of Mayorkas’ ‘Potential Fraud’
EXCLUSIVE: Homeland Security Committee Chair Reveals He Has Evidence Of Mayorkas’ ‘Potential Fraud’ Jennie Taer on May 11, 2023 House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark …
Marijuana banking bill heads to Senate Banking Committee
(Reuters) – Shares of pot companies were trading higher on Thursday as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee prepares to discuss the SAFE Banking Act, a …
Sri Lanka requests debt treatment in first bilateral committee meeting
(Reuters) – Sri Lankan authorities formally presented on Tuesday a request for debt treatment in the first meeting of the official bilateral creditors committee, the …
Singer Bill that Would Protect Senior Citizens Living in Retirement Communities Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would prohibit common interest communities from penalizing members who place a unit into a living, revocable trust fund was approved today by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Ecuador committee report does not recommend Lasso removal, lawmaker says
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) – The oversight committee of Ecuador’s National Assembly will debate a draft report that concludes President Guillermo Lasso did not …
Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Open to Public on May 9
Toms River, NJ – The Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 2:30 PM at the offices of …
‘Exceedingly Rare’: Chief Justice Roberts Declines Durbin’s Invitation To Appear Before Judiciary Committee
‘Exceedingly Rare’: Chief Justice Roberts Declines Durbin’s Invitation To Appear Before Judiciary Committee Katelynn Richardson on April 25, 2023 Chief Justice John Roberts declined to …
Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Ex-Trump Investigator From Testifying Before House Committee
Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Ex-Trump Investigator From Testifying Before House Committee Trevor Schakohl on April 20, 2023 A federal court temporarily stopped former Special Assistant …
House Committee Has Identified ‘Six New Biden Family Members’ Involved In ‘Shady’ Transactions, Rep. Comer Says
House Committee Has Identified ‘Six New Biden Family Members’ Involved In ‘Shady’ Transactions, Rep. Comer Says Harold Hutchison on April 17, 2023 Republican Rep. James …
Dianne Feinstein Asks To Step Down From Key Senate Committee
Dianne Feinstein Asks To Step Down From Key Senate Committee Mary Lou Masters on April 13, 2023 Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Senate Majority …
US Senator Feinstein will step down temporarily from Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Feinstein, recuperating from a bout of shingles and facing calls from fellow Democrats to resign, said on Wednesday her return …
Tim Scott Announces Exploratory Committee For Presidential Bid
Tim Scott Announces Exploratory Committee For Presidential Bid Mary Lou Masters on April 12, 2023 Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced an “exploratory committee …
US House committee chair ‘concerned’ by Tesla deals in China
By Michael Martina and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The leader of a U.S. congressional committee on China said on Monday he was concerned about …
House Committee Probes Commerce Inspector General Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation, False Statements To Congress
House Committee Probes Commerce Inspector General Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation, False Statements To Congress John Hugh DeMastri on April 6, 2023 The House Science, Space, …
COAC Trade Advisory Committee Convenes in Sunny Seattle
No rain was in the forecast when the 16th term of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s trade advisory committee met in Seattle on March 29. …
Top expert resigns from Vatican committee against child sex abuse
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Father Hans Zollner, one of the leading members of the Vatican committee against child sexual abuse, said on Wednesday he had …
New Docs Catch Fauci In A Lie About Secret COVID Origins Call, House Committee Suggests
New Docs Catch Fauci In A Lie About Secret COVID Origins Call, House Committee Suggests Trevor Schakohl on March 24, 2023 Email evidence seems to …
California Bill To Cap Oil Profits Approved By State Senate Committee
California Bill To Cap Oil Profits Approved By State Senate Committee John Hugh DeMastri on March 23, 2023 A California bill sponsored by Governor Gavin …
US House committee chair gives Monday deadline to Blinken in Afghan subpoena threat
By Patricia Zengerle and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday gave the …
School Counselor ‘Anti-Racism’ Committee Hosts Racially Segregated Event
School Counselor ‘Anti-Racism’ Committee Hosts Racially Segregated Event Reagan Reese on March 21, 2023 A school counselor association is hosting a weekly race-based group for …
Committee Approves Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan: committee to lead party if I’m arrested
By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a committee to lead his party if he is …
Fed, FDIC officials to testify on recent bank failures before House committee March 29
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top regulatory officials for the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will testify before a House panel on March 29 …
Committee Approves Polistina Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants
Health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina and approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
‘They’re AWOL’: Republican Committee Chair Slams Dems For Not Showing Up To Border Hearing
‘They’re AWOL’: Republican Committee Chair Slams Dems For Not Showing Up To Border Hearing Jennie Taer on March 15, 2023 Republican chairman of the House …
Committee Clears Bucco Bill Offering Veterans Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Bucco that would allow veterans to visit State parks and historic sites for free on certain holidays was approved by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Committee Advances Corrado Bill Creating Grant Program for Homeless Veterans Shelters
The New Jersey Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved Sen. Kristin Corrado’s legislation to provide additional support to homeless veterans in counties lacking veterans shelters.
Bucco Bill Helping Newlyweds with Name Changes Clears Committee
Sen. Bucco’s bill that makes it easier for newlyweds to change their names was approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizen Committee.
Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Clears Committee
Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Committee Approves Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners
Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Committee Clears Singer Bill that Would Assign “Kinship Guardian Advocate” to Caregivers
The Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved legislation today sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would require the DCF to appoint a kinship guardian advocate to a caregiver during the kinship legal guardianship process.
Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Assisted Living Facilities Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the Medicaid per diem rate for assisted living facilities was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
UN committee urges China to dismantle forced labour systems
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – A U.N. committee said on Monday it was concerned about China’s treatment of its Muslim minority, including the use …
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance to veterans.
Fed Chair Powell to testify at House Financial Services Committee March 8
(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will testify on the U.S. central bank’s semiannual monetary policy report to the House Financial Services Committee on …
Brazil’s Americanas execs omitted info to audit committee, local media reports
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The management of troubled Brazilian retailer Americanas SA denied the existence of the financial operations that led to an accounting scandal …
Stanfield Bill that Would Promote New Jersey Historic Sites Clears Committee
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would allow the NJ Historical Commission to establish a program to support historic sites was approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.
House select committee seeks answers from FBI on China police ‘outposts’
By Michael Martina and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The chairman of a new U.S. House of Representatives select committee focused on China sent a …
Corrado Comments After Consideration of State Board of Education Nominee Removed from Judiciary Committee Agenda
Sen. Kristin Corrado thanked Chairman Brian Stack after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from the agenda of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s meeting on February 23, 2023.