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The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee has introduced the Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act, a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring Tribal Nations are full and equal partners in the management of federal lands. The bill seeks to address the long-standing trust and treaty obligations of the U.
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Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) has introduced bipartisan legislation to support small businesses in making energy-efficient upgrades by increasing the maximum allowable cap on SBA 504 loans from $5.5 million to $10 million. The Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act is aimed at helping small businesses save money by financing
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Oregon Representative Andrea Salinas expressed strong opposition to the Republican budget bill in the House Agriculture Committee, denouncing its harsh cuts to healthcare and food assistance programs that would disproportionately affect working families, including over 800,000 Oregonians. The bill also jeopardizes income for farmers and small business owners who
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Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) spoke out against the Republican reconciliation legislation's provisions that would accelerate the closure of community hospitals and women's health clinics, exacerbating the maternal mortality crisis in the United States. The amendment, introduced by Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), aimed to reverse the GOP
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) passionately defended Democrats' stance on the Republican budget proposal, labeling it "reckless" and "shameful" for its severe cuts to Medicaid, which would harm everyday Americans, especially children, veterans, and seniors. The proposed cuts would be the largest in Medicaid&
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As the budget battle intensifies on Capitol Hill, Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) shares his concerns regarding the state and local tax deductions (SALT) and Medicaid funding. In a CNN interview with Pamela Brown, Lawler emphasized the need for a fair and reasonable agreement that addresses the marriage penalty, expires after
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As the U.S. debt surpasses $36 trillion, Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and other Republicans face criticism from their party members over the growing deficit and debt. Johnson asserts that the party cannot claim to be fiscally responsible while voting for a bill that adds $5 trillion to annual deficits.
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Congressman Ryan Zinke, a Republican representative from Montana, addressed concerns over the national debt and tax cuts in a recent CNN interview with Pamela Brown. Zinke emphasized the importance of balancing the budget and controlling spending, cautioning that the national debt's interest payments could significantly impact everyday Americans.
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Congressman Doug LaMalfa has introduced a bipartisan bill, the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025, to ensure that aerial fire retardant remains available for wildfire suppression efforts without being tied up in Clean Water Act permitting delays. The bill has garnered strong support from local leaders, who
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In a recent CNN interview, Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) expressed his deep concern over the U.S. trade policy, which he believes has led to "turmoil and destroyed 401(k)s" and small businesses. He emphasized that the U.S. is still facing a 30% tariff, a "
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As the 2020 US presidential election approaches, tensions between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris are reaching a boiling point, with Trump's recent comments sparking an angry backlash from Harris's campaign. In a Fox News interview, Trump called for the US armed forces
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Following the devastating floods in Vermont, Senator Peter Welch, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Representative Becca Balint have introduced the Building Up Farmland Frontiers for Ecological Resilience (BUFFER) Act. This legislation seeks to provide Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) funding to implement buffer zones in farmland, protecting it from flooding, erosion, and
