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House Energy and Commerce Committee Announces Hearing on Medicaid Access and Program Integrity

By NE Washington News | Apr 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) have revealed plans for a legislative hearing aimed at improving Medicaid access and program integrity."Medicaid is indispensable to millions of Americans, particularly those with disabilities who rely on long-term services and supports. It’s critical that we work to bolster access to those services while also improving the integrity of the program to ensure that states can continue to offer care for years to come," said Chairs...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Okanogan County in week ending Apr. 20

By NE Washington News | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Okanogan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chair Rodgers Statement on Biden Admin’s Disastrous Nursing Home and Medicaid Access Rules Energy & Commerce Committee

By NE Washington News | Apr 22, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) criticized the Biden administration's recently announced Minimum Staffing Rule and Medicaid Access Rule, stating, "The President’s one-size-fits-all, Washington-knows-best approach to long-term care is an unfunded mandate that will drive up costs and threaten access for patients." Rodgers highlighted that the minimum staff-to-patient ratio mandated by the rules is unworkable for nearly 80 percent of nursing homes, potentially forcing facilities to raise costs or turn away new patients. She also raised...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Stevens County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NE Washington News | Apr 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Stevens County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former NE Washington News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By NE Washington News | Apr 21, 2024

This former NE Washington News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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NE Washington News area weekly mass times

By NE Washington News | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Washington News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Chair Bilirakis Advocates for Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Data Privacy Rights

By NE Washington News | Apr 17, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis recently delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing focused on "Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Americans’ Data Privacy Rights." Bilirakis highlighted the importance of new Subcommittee members and the need for a federal data privacy and security law.Bilirakis emphasized the significance of establishing a comprehensive privacy and data security standard through the American Privacy Rights Act, stating, "This bipartisan work has culminated with this...

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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks at the Health and Human Services Budget Hearing

By NE Washington News | Apr 17, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers expressed her disappointment with the proposed Health and Human Services budget for fiscal year 2025 during a recent hearing. Rodgers criticized the budget for prioritizing spending on health insurance companies rather than on initiatives to lower healthcare costs. She stated, "Instead, what we have before us today, is a budget request that proposes more than $1.8 trillion in spending for fiscal year 2025 with misplaced priorities throughout."Rodgers also called out HHS Secretary Becerra for what she...

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Republicans Expand Investigation into Sexual Harassment at NIH, Question HHS Office of Civil Rights Compliance

By NE Washington News | Apr 17, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) have expanded their investigation into sexual harassment at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to now include a review of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) compliance role.In a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, the Republican leaders expressed concerns about the role of OCR in investigating instances of sexual...

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Chair Guthrie Opening Remarks at the Health and Human Services Budget Hearing

By NE Washington News | Apr 17, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) expressed concerns about the Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during a recent hearing. Guthrie highlighted various issues with the budget, including its impact on everyday Americans, rising Medicare prices, burdensome regulations on the health care industry, and the influx of deadly drugs at the southern border.Guthrie criticized the budget for its lack of focus on lowering health care costs and its emphasis on tax-and-spend policies. He stated,...

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Calls for Legislative Solutions to Protect Online Privacy and Children

By NE Washington News | Apr 17, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers opened a recent hearing on legislative solutions to protect children online and ensure Americans' data privacy rights with a sobering reflection on the current state of internet usage. She highlighted the alarming statistic that the average American spends nearly seven hours online each day, with a significant portion of that time dedicated to social media platforms.Rodgers pointed out the negative consequences of excessive online engagement, including increased rates of suicide and depression, as well as...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Stevens County in week ending Apr. 13

By NE Washington News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chair Guthrie Calls for Stronger Health Care Cyber Security Measures Following Recent Ransomware Attack

By NE Washington News | Apr 16, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) addressed the issue of health care cybersecurity during a subcommittee hearing titled "Examining Health Sector Cybersecurity in the Wake of the Change Healthcare Attack." Guthrie emphasized the importance of the matter, stating, “Today we will hear from industry experts and health care providers, large and small, about our health care cybersecurity. This is especially important considering recent events.”Guthrie highlighted the significant impact of the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a...

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Chair Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone Announce Bipartisan Plans to Preserve Access to AM Radio

By NE Washington News | Apr 16, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., have announced plans to hold a legislative hearing on April 30 titled “Draft Legislation to Preserve Americans’ Access to AM Radio.”In a joint statement, Chair Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone emphasized the importance of AM radio in providing critical information to communities, especially in rural areas and during public emergencies. They expressed concern over some auto manufacturers considering not installing AM radios in new cars, highlighting the essential role...

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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on Health Care CybersecurityEnergy & Commerce Committee

By NE Washington News | Apr 16, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) opened a Health Subcommittee hearing focused on cybersecurity in health care and the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack. Rodgers expressed disappointment that UnitedHealth Group did not testify but noted they would do so in the future. She emphasized the importance of discussing the resiliency of the health care sector and learning from the recent cyberattack.Regarding the Change Healthcare cyberattack, Rodgers stated, “The Change Healthcare cyberattack is just the most recent case of ransomware...

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Bipartisan E&C Committee Seeks Answers from UnitedHealth Group on Cyberattack

By NE Washington News | Apr 15, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders, including Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., have reached out to UnitedHealth Group regarding the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The bipartisan leaders wrote to UnitedHealth Group's CEO Andrew Witty seeking information about the impact of the attack and the steps being taken to address the situation.In their letter, the Committee leaders expressed their concerns about the disruption caused by the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a major player in the nation's health care system. They...

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Which former NE Washington News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By NE Washington News | Apr 14, 2024

These former NE Washington News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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NE Washington News area weekly mass times

By NE Washington News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Washington News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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76.8% of Okanogan County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By NE Washington News | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 41,966 citizens living in Okanogan County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 32,219 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Okanogan County in week ending Apr. 6?

By NE Washington News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Okanogan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.