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Maryland governor shares unique perspective on life, politics

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recently sat down for a Q & A with the writers of The Ripon Forum, speaking…

9 years ago

Washington Congresswoman happy to have helped with Steve Gleason Act

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) applauded the signing of the Steve Gleason Act into law this summer, which ensures…

9 years ago

Senators bring up China’s agricultural biotech approval delays

During Chinese President Xi Jinping's first official state visit to Washington D.C. last week, more than 40 U.S. senators pressed President…

9 years ago

Ernst continues support of national defense

With Congress in the midst of a budget showdown that could lead to a government shutdown, U.S. Sen. Joni Enrst…

9 years ago

Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation asked to prioritize Yellowstone Intake Dam project

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) joined other legislators from Montana and North Dakota this week in urging the Army Corps…

9 years ago

Proposed bill would expand USDA produce program to include all forms of fruits and veggies

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-MD) recently introduced legislation that would allow schools to use funds from the USDA’s Fresh Fruit…

9 years ago

Ways and Means seeks to make latest temporary tax provisions permanent

The House Ways and Means Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), today will zero in on another set…

9 years ago

Wisc. lawmaker’s bill would allow Packer fans in ‘orphan counties’ to watch games

With some Wisconsin residents facing a Green Bay Packers NFL broadcast blackout, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) presented legislation on…

9 years ago

Joint House hearing examines Nuclear Regulatory Commission oversight

The Subcommittee on Energy and Power and the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy held a joint hearing this week…

9 years ago

House passes bill that would aid newborns addicted to opiates

The Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, a bill introduced by U.S. Reps. Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Katherine Clark (D-MA)…

9 years ago

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