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Democrats gain edge in tight Senate races in new poll

Democrats gain edge in tight Senate races in new poll

Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate are leading or have tightened races in five states that have traditionally voted Republican.
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Former congressman gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying

Former congressman gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying

Former congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela's government.
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Congressman Randy Weber Supports National Recycling Standards to Address Consumer Confusion

Congressman Randy Weber Supports National Recycling Standards to Address Consumer Confusion

Texas Congressman Randy Weber is actively working to establish national standards for recycling through his support of the bipartisan Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) and the PACK Act. This initiative aims to resolve the widespread confusion among consumers regarding what materials are recyclable, a problem stemming from the nearly 10,000 different recycling systems currently operating across the United States. The current fragmented system means that an item considered recyclable in one municipality may not be in another, leading to inefficiencies and reduced trust in recycling programs. The proposed legislation seeks to provide clear, consistent guidelines for recyclable and recycled content claims, which proponents believe will streamline the recycling process and encourage greater participation. John Hewitt, senior vice president of the Consumer Brands Association and spokesman for the Recycling Leadership Council, commended Congressman Weber's leadership on the PACK Act and his support for th...
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Hospital Cybersecurity and Food Safety Bills

Senate Passes Bipartisan Hospital Cybersecurity and Food Safety Bills

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed two significant bipartisan bills before adjourning until after the November election. The first bill addresses cybersecurity in hospitals, co-sponsored by Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA.). This legislation aims to establish minimum cyber standards for healthcare providers and allocate grants and training to enhance their defense against cyberattacks. Senator Warner emphasized the lack of such standards in healthcare for years. The second bill focuses on food safety, co-sponsored by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and two Republican senators. If enacted, this bill would enable the FDA to share outbreak information with state and local health officials and authorize the destruction of unsafe imported food. Senator Kaine noted that the FDA remains understaffed, particularly in food inspection, with fewer inspectors than in 2005 despite national growth and increased food challenges. Both bills now proceed to the House of Representatives.
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Husted attacks Brown on transgender care. What do facts show? | Opinion

Husted attacks Brown on transgender care. What do facts show? | Opinion

Opinion: Husted and Paxton bet transgender attacks will move voters.
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Historic Tennessee governor's race puts women at center stage

Historic Tennessee governor's race puts women at center stage

For the first time in Tennessee’s 230-year history, voters are poised to elect a woman to lead the Volunteer State.
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Representative Moran to Meet with Longview Family Advocating for Disability Legislation

Representative Moran to Meet with Longview Family Advocating for Disability Legislation

A Longview family, including Tiffany Angus and her son Austin, who has Down syndrome, traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for three key pieces of legislation aimed at improving the lives of Americans with disabilities. Tiffany Angus plans to meet with Representative Nathaniel Moran, R-Tyler, along with Texas U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, to discuss these bills. The proposed legislation includes the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, which would increase allowable assets for Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries; the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, designed to phase out subminimum wage certificates for disabled workers and transition them into fair, integrated jobs; and the HCBS Access Act, which seeks to make home- and community-based services a mandatory Medicaid benefit and eliminate lengthy state waiting lists. The family's advocacy stems from personal experiences, such as Austin being on a waiting list for Texas Home and Community-based Services since 201...
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Will a gas-tax holiday actually lower gas prices?

Will a gas-tax holiday actually lower gas prices?

Several states are suspending gas taxes as fuel prices rise. Experts say drivers may see smaller savings than expected.
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Trump reunites with Dennis Rodman as he seeks Kim Jong Un meeting

Trump reunites with Dennis Rodman as he seeks Kim Jong Un meeting

President Trump has rekindled his relationship Dennis Rodman. Could the former NBA start help produce a Trump meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un?
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U.S. Representative Mike Bost Announces $1 Million Federal Grant for Robinson Palestine Water Commission

U.S. Representative Mike Bost Announces $1 Million Federal Grant for Robinson Palestine Water Commission

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1 million federal grant to the Robinson Palestine Water Commission. This funding is designated for the construction of a new water treatment plant and campus in Robinson, Illinois. According to Representative Bost, this investment aims to provide long-overdue upgrades to the aging water infrastructure that many local families in Southern Illinois rely on daily. The grant will specifically support the modernization of the water treatment system, including the development of a new treatment plan, a new administration building, and a storage facility. This initiative underscores the federal government's commitment to ensuring reliable access to clean and safe drinking water for communities.
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Senators Young and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Protect Life Science Infrastructure and Data

Senators Young and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Protect Life Science Infrastructure and Data

U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), along with U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at protecting biotechnology data and infrastructure from malicious actors. The legislation, titled the Protecting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing as Critical Infrastructure Act and the Protecting Biological Data as Critical Infrastructure Act, seeks to formally recognize life science infrastructure and sensitive biological data as critical infrastructure. This designation would ensure robust cybersecurity measures and cross-sector protection. The bills direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to identify facilities and systems handling genetic and biometric information as critical and to collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop coordinated security protocols. The initiative stems from concerns that the federal government currently does not adequately protect this growing se...
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TSMC Considers Major AI Chip Manufacturing Expansion in Texas, Contingent on Tax Incentives

TSMC Considers Major AI Chip Manufacturing Expansion in Texas, Contingent on Tax Incentives

TSMC Considers Major AI Chip Manufacturing Expansion in Texas, Contingent on Tax Incentives