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EDA awards $150,000 in grants for economic development projects in Okanogan County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $150,000 in grants for economic development projects in Okanogan County, Washington.

By NE Washington News | Jan 20, 2025

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Stevens County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Stevens County, Washington.

By NE Washington News | Jan 20, 2025

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Congressman Guthrie supports Trump's executive orders on U.S. energy production

By NE Washington News | Jan 20, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has expressed his support for President Trump's recent executive orders aimed at bolstering American energy production.

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Supreme Court upholds TikTok divestiture amid national security concerns

By NE Washington News | Jan 17, 2025

On January 17, 2025, a statement was released by Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Congressman Richard Hudson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology; and Congressman Gus...

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Congressional subcommittee schedules hearing on US leadership in wireless technology

By NE Washington News | Jan 16, 2025

Today, Congressmen Brett Guthrie and Richard Hudson announced the first hearing of the 119th Congress for the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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Subcommittee examines impact of chemical safety act a decade later

By NE Washington News | Jan 16, 2025

Today, Congressmen Brett Guthrie and Morgan Griffith announced the first hearing of the 119th Congress for the Subcommittee on Environment.

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Congressman Brett Guthrie outlines priorities for Energy and Commerce Committee

By NE Washington News | Jan 15, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, representing Kentucky's 2nd district and serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, addressed the committee during its first meeting of the 119th Congress.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee to hold organizational meeting for new Congress

By NE Washington News | Jan 13, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky's 2nd District, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced an upcoming Full Committee Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress.

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House Committee announces new chief counsels across various subcommittees

By NE Washington News | Jan 6, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, announced the appointment of Subcommittee Chief Counsels for the 119th Congress.

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Lawmakers question DOE's role in offshore drilling restrictions

By NE Washington News | Jan 6, 2025

Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Bob Latta sent a letter to Secretary Jennifer Granholm.

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Court strikes down FCC net neutrality rules; Congressmen respond

By NE Washington News | Jan 6, 2025

Today, two leading figures in the U.S. House of Representatives expressed their views following a recent court decision impacting net neutrality rules.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers retires after two decades representing Washington's Fifth District

By NE Washington News | Jan 2, 2025

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has concluded her 20-year tenure in Congress.

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Report criticizes HHS Secretary for failing to reappoint NIH officials

By NE Washington News | Dec 20, 2024

The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Republican staff has released a report highlighting alleged failures by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in reappointing 14 key officials at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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House Republicans call for probe into HHS's pediatric gender transition guidance

By NE Washington News | Dec 19, 2024

In a recent communication to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General Christi Grimm, Republican members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have called for an investigation into the evidence supporting gender...

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EPA waiver for California's gas car ban criticized by House Republicans

By NE Washington News | Dec 18, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has voiced criticism following the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to grant California a waiver for its ban on gas-powered vehicles.

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House passes eight bipartisan health-related bills awaiting presidential approval

By NE Washington News | Dec 18, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed eight bills under the jurisdiction of the Health Subcommittee.

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House Republicans criticize Department of Energy's new liquefied natural gas study

By NE Washington News | Dec 17, 2024

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers has expressed strong opposition to a recent Department of Energy (DOE) study concerning liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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House passes three bipartisan bills to improve US broadband access

By NE Washington News | Dec 16, 2024

The House of Representatives has unanimously passed three bills aimed at improving broadband access across the United States.

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers expresses confidence in Rep. Guthrie's new leadership role

By NE Washington News | Dec 10, 2024

Cathy McMorris Rodgers recently used social media to commend Representative Brett Guthrie on his appointment as leader of the House Commerce Committee.

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Court rules TikTok must separate from foreign adversary ownership

By NE Washington News | Dec 6, 2024

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from foreign adversary ownership.