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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a member of the House Oversight Committee and a survivor of sexual abuse, led a group of committee Democrats in calling for a Congressional hearing to prioritize the voices of individuals who survived the horrific abuse associated with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their associates. The hearing
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson recently highlighted the inclusion of $6,409,000 in funding for the Stephensen Elementary School Build Project in Mountain Home, Idaho, through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The project aims to construct
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Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined Foothill Transit and Rose Bowl leadership in Pasadena, California, on August 8, 2025, to highlight the importance of public transit access for the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Friedman emphasized the critical role of Foothill Transit in connecting transit riders to the Rose Bowl,
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As a stalwart champion for workers and organized labor, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has consistently advocated for policies that bolster workers' rights and strengthen labor unions. Her latest statement slams the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for terminating collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining unit employees, affecting over
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Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and fellow committee members recently expressed their strong opposition to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decision to terminate collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining-unit employees. The move, which is seen as a politically motivated attack on VA employees' rights, power, and autonomy, has
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Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) recently visited the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) in O'Hara Township, highlighting the organization's lifesaving work in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. CORE is one of 57 federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organizations in the United States, partnering with
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Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Ethanol for America Act, joined by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). This legislation aims to finalize a rulemaking to make the E15 fuel label clearer and more consumer-oriented, and confirm the compatibility of E15 with
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Congresswoman Laura Friedman, a key figure in the fight to bring film production back to Los Angeles, recently joined members of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Leadership Council for a roundtable discussion on the state of the film industry. The meeting, held on August 6, 2025, focused on the
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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), a member of the House Oversight Committee, has joined her colleagues in calling for a Congressional hearing to prioritize the voices of individuals who survived the horrific abuse associated with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their associates. The lawmakers argue that the investigation must center the
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Congressman Mike Lawler introduced the Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act to address a long-overdue issue affecting members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. Under current law, reservists who served honorably but were not activated are excluded from receiving a government-furnished headstone or grave marker.
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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, a member of the House Oversight Committee and a survivor of sexual abuse, has led committee Democrats in calling for a Congressional hearing to prioritize the voices of survivors associated with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The hearing aims to ensure that the investigation is comprehensive and
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Pennsylvania Representative Summer Lee, joined by fellow House Oversight Democrats, is pushing for a Congressional hearing to prioritize the voices of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. The lawmakers demand that any credible investigation center the firsthand accounts of survivors whose stories may not be reflected in the Department
