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Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of 19 Legislative Proposals to Improve Health for Patients

By NE Washington News | Mar 12, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) addressed the Health Subcommittee markup of 19 legislative proposals aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of patients and caregivers. Guthrie expressed that the bills presented will have a positive impact on various aspects of healthcare, stating, "The legislation before us today will help to detect, diagnose, and treat chronic diseases and health conditions at earlier stages, improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families, help ensure Americans in...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Stevens County in week ending Mar. 9

By NE Washington News | Mar 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Stevens County in week ending Mar. 9?

By NE Washington News | Mar 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Stevens County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, 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 March 11?

By NE Washington News | Mar 9, 2024

These former NE Washington News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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NE Washington News area weekly mass times

By NE Washington News | Mar 9, 2024

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

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House Committee to Discuss Securing American Communications Networks from Foreign Adversaries

By NE Washington News | Mar 9, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta have announced a markup on legislation aimed at securing American communications networks from foreign adversaries. Rodgers emphasized the importance of safeguarding the country's communications infrastructure, stating, "Our communications networks are an integral part of our lives, businesses, economy, and national security, which is why we cannot afford to jeopardize their security by continuing to rely on technology from foreign adversaries."...

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Chair Rodgers Statements on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

By NE Washington News | Mar 8, 2024

Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has shared her thoughts on key issues addressed by President Biden in his State of the Union speech.Regarding President Biden's economic agenda, Chair Rodgers criticized it, stating, “Bidenomics has failed the American people... This is a direct result of President Biden’s failed economic agenda and radical out-of-control spending.” She emphasized the need to ease regulatory burdens, strengthen American supply chains, unleash American energy, and reverse extreme government spending.On the topic of Biden's...

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Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Health Subcommittee Markup of 19 Bills

By NE Washington News | Mar 8, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie have jointly announced a subcommittee markup of 19 bills to take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET in the 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.In a statement, Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming event, emphasizing the positive impact the proposed legislation could have on healthcare in America. Rodgers and Guthrie stated, "These bipartisan bills will help improve the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers...

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Chair Rodgers Statement on President Biden’s Economic Agenda and its Consequences for the American People

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has spoken out about what she perceives as the negative impacts of President Biden's economic agenda on the American people. In a statement released today, Rodgers criticized the administration's policies, stating, "Bidenomics has failed the American people. From the gas pump to the grocery store, families are seeing rising costs for routine expenses across the board."Rodgers attributed these rising costs to what she described as President Biden's "failed economic agenda and radical out-of-control...

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Republicans Pledge to Protect Medicare and Social Security, Says Chair Rodgers

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued a strong statement in response to President Biden's recent comments on safeguarding Medicare and Social Security."President Biden and Congressional Democrats have weakened our safety nets through their radical spending agenda, which has driven up Medicare premiums and forced seniors to spend more in out-of-pocket costs," Chair Rodgers expressed.Highlighting the Republican stance on the issue, Chair Rodgers emphasized, “Republicans have led on the bipartisan Lower Costs,...

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Chair Rodgers: Biden Undermined Cancer Moonshot Efforts with Innovation-Crushing IRA Price-Setting Scheme

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers criticized President Biden for undermining the Cancer Moonshot Initiative with the IRA price-setting scheme. In a statement following Biden's comments on the issue during his State of the Union Address, Rodgers expressed her concerns about the impact of the price-setting scheme on innovation in the healthcare industry.Rodgers stated, "American leads the world in biomedical innovation, producing cutting-edge devices, treatments, and cures for new diseases and conditions every year. Rather than support the...

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Chair Rodgers Urges President to Secure Border and Sign HALT Fentanyl Act into Law

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) has criticized President Biden's border policy, labeling it as a "catastrophic failure." Rodgers expressed her concerns, stating, "President Biden’s border policy has been nothing short of a catastrophic failure. His open-border agenda is unsustainable, irresponsible, and inhumane."Rodgers further emphasized the impact of the border crisis on national security, mentioning that "His failure to secure the border has made every city in the country a border town." She highlighted the importance of passing...

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Chair Rodgers: President Biden’s Radical Abortion Agenda is Out of Touch with the American People

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers criticized President Biden's abortion stance, stating, “President Biden supports taxpayer-funded abortion, on demand, and up until the moment of birth. This unconscionable position bolsters a culture that fails to protect the most innocent among us."Rodgers emphasized the importance of protecting human life, saying, “I firmly believe in protecting the value and dignity of every human life—and that begins with making sure no woman feels like abortion is her only option. Energy and Commerce Republicans have...

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Chair Rodgers: Foreign Interference and Manipulation is Not Welcome Here

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) made a strong statement regarding foreign interference and manipulation during a Full Committee hearing on protecting Americans' data and national security from foreign adversaries. Rodgers emphasized the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its influence on apps like TikTok, stating, "The Chinese Communist Party pose the greatest national security threat to the United States of our time."Rodgers highlighted the dangers of apps like TikTok, noting that they have the ability to target,...

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair announces decisive action against TikTok

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has declared a strong stance against the social media platform TikTok, emphasizing the need to protect Americans' data and national security from foreign adversaries. In a recent address, Chair Rodgers highlighted the dangers posed by applications like TikTok, controlled by foreign adversaries, particularly the Chinese Communist Party.Rodgers expressed concerns about how the Chinese Communist Party can exploit platforms like TikTok to manipulate and influence the American people. She stated, "This is just a...

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Chair Rodgers Statement on Strengthening Americans’ Data Privacy and Security

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) responded to President Biden’s State of the Union Address by emphasizing the importance of protecting Americans' data privacy and security. In a statement, Rodgers highlighted the need for comprehensive data privacy and security legislation to establish a national standard for data protection.Rodgers stated, "The American people deserve to know that their personal data is protected." She expressed appreciation for President Biden's efforts to address the sale of Americans' personal data to foreign...

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Chair Rodgers: Legislative Action Needed to Empower Americans with Health Care Price Transparency

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) emphasized the importance of legislative action to empower Americans with health care price transparency. In response to President Biden's comments on the topic at his State of the Union Address, Chair Rodgers stated, “Establishing a patient’s right to know how much they are going to pay for care is foundational to lowering costs, improving competition, and creating a more functional health care system.”Chair Rodgers highlighted the House's efforts in passing the Lower Costs, More...

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Criticizes President Biden's China Policies

By NE Washington News | Mar 7, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) has criticized President Biden's approach towards China, stating that he has made America more reliant on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In a statement following President Biden's comments on the CCP during his State of the Union Address, Rodgers emphasized the dangers of America's dependence on China, saying, "China is America’s greatest adversary and poses significant risk to our national and economic security."Rodgers accused President Biden of empowering the Chinese Communist Party and...

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House E&C, Senate EPW Leaders Express Concerns Over Biden's Plan to Replace Climate Czar John Kerry

By NE Washington News | Mar 6, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito have raised concerns over President Biden's attempt to replace outgoing climate czar John Kerry with John Podesta without the required Senate confirmation process.In a letter to President Biden, McMorris Rodgers and Capito expressed their alarm at the plan to appoint Podesta as the Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy in a way that bypasses congressional oversight. They stated, “This appears to...

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Subcommittee Chair Duncan Opening Remarks at Energy Subcommittee Markup of Six Bills to Modernize Pipeline Infrastructure and Protect Consumer Choice

By NE Washington News | Mar 6, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan opened the subcommittee markup of six bills aimed at modernizing pipeline infrastructure and protecting consumer choice. Duncan highlighted the importance of the bills, stating, “We will be marking up six bills today to continue our work in delivering affordable and reliable energy to Americans.” The first bill discussed was Duncan's own draft, 'The Pipeline Safety, Modernization, and Accountability Act of 2024.' Duncan emphasized the significance of this bill in reauthorizing the...