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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stevens County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NE Washington News | Apr 26, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Okanogan County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NE Washington News | Apr 25, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Chairs Rodgers and Latta Condemn FCC's Move to Reclassify Broadband as a Public Utility

By NE Washington News | Apr 25, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta have strongly criticized the Federal Communications Commission's decision to reclassify broadband under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934.Rodgers stated, "These efforts by President Biden's FCC are just the latest attempt by Democrats to assert more federal government control over people's lives." She further added, "Energy and Commerce Republicans will take steps to hold the FCC accountable—including with the introduction of a CRA—as we...

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Chairs Rodgers and Carter Criticize EPA's Power Plant Rules Impacting American Energy

By NE Washington News | Apr 25, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) expressed their concerns over the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new rules affecting the power sector, stating that these regulations will have severe repercussions for U.S. energy reliability.In a joint statement, Rodgers and Carter criticized the EPA's actions, saying, "The EPA’s rush to dismantle our nation’s baseload electricity generation will harm people’s lives and well-being. These policies...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Stevens County in week ending Apr. 20?

By NE Washington News | Apr 24, 2024

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

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Lawmakers Urge FCC to Halt Plan to Reclassify Broadband as Public Utility

By NE Washington News | Apr 24, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz are leading a coalition of lawmakers in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to halt its plan to reclassify broadband as a public utility. The lawmakers argue that this move would be harmful to consumers and the industry.In a letter addressed to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the lawmakers emphasize the importance of maintaining the current classification of broadband as an information service rather than a telecommunications service. They...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Okanogan County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 20

By NE Washington News | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of regular 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Stevens County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By NE Washington News | Apr 23, 2024

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

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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.