The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance voted along party lines Tuesday to advance Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services to a full Senate vote.
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Staffing reductions at Education Department haven’t hit FAFSA office amid Trump cuts, agency says
Orders to reduce the staff at the Department of Education haven’t impacted the office that handles FAFSA or student loan services, according to the agency.
Gabbard On Leaving Climate Change Out Of Threat Report: Only Focused On ‘Critical Direct Threats’
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Tuesday that climate change was not included in the Intelligence Community’s national threat assessment this year because Read More
Senate committee to vote on Dr. Oz’s nomination to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance will vote later today on whether to advance Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services to a full Senate vote.
Schumer warns any GOP bid to shutter the Department of Education will be DOA in Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vows that if Republicans seek to push a bill through the Senate to shutter the Department of Education, “It will be dead on arrival.”
LGBT Activist Teacher, Trans Husband House Minor Teen Girl In Colorado Against Mom’s Wishes
An LGBT activist teacher in Colorado and her trans-identifying male husband are housing a 17-year-old girl who identifies as a boy. Police say they are Read More
Texas lawmakers consider measure prohibiting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase junk food
A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.
House To Vote On Restraining Nationwide Injunctions, Stop ‘Judicial Overreach’ Against Trump
The GOP-led House is expected to vote next week on a bill that would stem the tide of federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions against elements Read More
Chuck Schumer facing ‘uphill fight’ amid leadership doubts: ‘Matter of when, not if’
Chuck Schumer’s future as Democrat leader in the Senate is anything but certain after a crucial vote that led to backlash on the ground.
Thune Calls Out ‘Double Dose Of Democrat Hypocrisy’ On Filibusters And Shutdowns
On Monday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) called out a “double dose of Democrat hypocrisy” when it came to a push to pass the Read More