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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Stevens County in week ending Apr. 27

By NE Washington News | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House Committee to Hold Field Hearing on Rural Broadband in Bakersfield

By NE Washington News | May 3, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta have announced a hearing titled “Perspectives from the Fields: The State of Rural Broadband in America.”“Fast, reliable internet has become a vital part of people’s every day lives. From education and accessing health care to cutting edge agriculture technology that is helping feed the world, more and more of these activities are utilizing the internet, making connectivity foundational to success. It continues to be our mission to ensure that...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Okanogan County in week ending Apr. 27

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Okanogan County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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House Committee Launches Investigation into Allegations of Bias at NPR

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) have initiated an investigation into allegations of political bias at NPR, a taxpayer-funded public radio organization. The Committee has requested NPR CEO Katherine Maher to appear before the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for a hearing on May 8, 2024.In a letter addressed to Maher, the Chairs expressed their concerns about the direction of...

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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks on the Department of Energy’s BudgetEnergy & Commerce Committee

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her views at the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing regarding the Department of Energy's budget for Fiscal Year 2025.Rodgers highlighted the historical achievements of the United States in the energy sector, stating, "For decades, America has led the way." She emphasized the importance of free market principles and entrepreneurship in shaping the country's energy landscape.However, Rodgers criticized the Biden administration's approach, accusing them of undermining...

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House Committee to Hold Hearing on Alleged Ideological Bias at NPR

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith have announced an oversight hearing to address accusations of ideological bias at NPR, a taxpayer-funded news entity.In a statement, Chairs Rodgers and Griffith expressed their concerns, stating, “NPR is entrusted with Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars. Serious allegations from a then-senior editor who spent decades at NPR reveal NPR engages in viewpoint discrimination and ideological bias that caters to a narrow, leftwing audience.”...

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Chair Rodgers Opening Remarks at Hearing on the Change Healthcare Cyberattack

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers opened a hearing on the Change Healthcare Cyberattack with strong words directed at the company's CEO, Mr. Witty. She expressed her disappointment at the company's initial refusal to testify, emphasizing the importance of protecting users in light of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.Rodgers highlighted the critical role Change Healthcare plays in the healthcare system, processing billions of medical claims annually. She underscored the significant responsibility that comes with overseeing such a vital...

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Subcommittee Chair Duncan Comments on Department of Energy’s Budget

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) highlighted the Department of Energy's crucial national security responsibilities and oversight of energy-related programs during a recent hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget. Duncan emphasized the importance of ensuring that the Department acts responsibly as stewards of taxpayer resources and sticks to its core mission.Regarding President Biden's energy policies, Duncan criticized what he referred to as the administration's "war on American energy," stating that it has...

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Oversight Subcommittee Chair Griffith Calls for Tighter Regulation in Covid Research Funding

By NE Washington News | May 1, 2024

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith expressed his concerns and calls for tighter regulations in Covid research funding during a hearing with EcoHealth Alliance CEO Peter Daszak. Griffith emphasized the need for increased oversight and transparency in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Griffith highlighted the importance of understanding the origins of the pandemic and the roles played by organizations such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and EcoHealth Alliance. He stated, "It is...