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Ferry County: Residents received $34.24 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.4% of income in Ferry County, providing an average of $4,597 per capita to residents.

By NE Washington News | Apr 13, 2025

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Members of Congress investigate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant distribution

This week in Washington, D.C., Congressman Brett Guthrie from Kentucky's 2nd district, Congressman Gary Palmer from Alabama's 6th district, and Congressman Morgan Griffith from Virginia's 9th district announced that letters have been sent to eight...

By NE Washington News | Apr 11, 2025

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House committee explores AI technology's impact on US energy and economy

By NE Washington News | Apr 10, 2025

Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky, who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led a hearing to discuss the implications of AI technology in the US.

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Congressmen support new FTC Commissioner Mark Meador's appointment

By NE Washington News | Apr 10, 2025

Congressmen Brett Guthrie and Gus Bilirakis expressed their trust in the newly confirmed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner, Mark Meador.

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Congressman Guthrie emphasizes the strategic significance of AI in US global competitiveness

By NE Washington News | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, opened a hearing focused on the future of AI technology and its implications for American global competitiveness.

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House committee reviews reauthorization act for substance use disorder programs

By NE Washington News | Apr 8, 2025

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, under the direction of Chairman Brett Guthrie from Kentucky's 2nd District, is set to review 26 bills.

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Congressman Guthrie supports Trump’s executive order on coal resources

By NE Washington News | Apr 8, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, expressed appreciation for President Trump's recent executive order supporting coal in American energy production.

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Bipartisan bills on health, tech, and security progress in energy and commerce committee

By NE Washington News | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, commenced today's committee markup session with a focus on legislation deemed crucial for Americans.

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Energy and Commerce Committee advances 20 bills to the House

By NE Washington News | Apr 8, 2025

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has advanced 20 legislative bills to the full House of Representatives.

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House Committee backs TAKE IT DOWN Act against AI-generated images

By NE Washington News | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie announced the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's support for the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which passed by a significant majority with a vote of 49 to 1.

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Pend Oreille County: Medicaid dependency reached 8.8% in 2022

By NE Washington News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.8% of income in Pend Oreille County, providing an average of $4,293 per capita to residents.

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President Trump delays TikTok divestiture enforcement amid ongoing deal negotiations

By NE Washington News | Apr 4, 2025

Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Congressman Richard Hudson, Chairman of the Subcommittee...

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Congress moves to counter EPA vehicle rules established under Biden Administration

By NE Washington News | Apr 3, 2025

Congressional Republicans have initiated a series of Congressional Review Act resolutions aimed at counteracting vehicle regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency during President Biden's tenure.

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Senate confirms Dr. Oz as administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

By NE Washington News | Apr 3, 2025

Today, in Washington, D.C., Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, released a statement following the Senate's...

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House Committee to examine AI's impact on U.S. competitiveness in upcoming hearing

By NE Washington News | Apr 2, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie has announced a crucial hearing by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, scheduled for April 9, 2025.

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Congressional panel examines FDA's role in OTC drug regulation

By NE Washington News | Apr 2, 2025

On April 1, 2025, a key congressional hearing took place in Washington, D.C., led by Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health.

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Okanogan County: Medicaid made up 9.5% of total income in 2022

By NE Washington News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.5% of income in Okanogan County, providing an average of $4,692 per capita to residents.

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Cybersecurity concerns raised over legacy medical devices at Congressional hearing

By NE Washington News | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman Gary Palmer, representing Alabama's Sixth District, recently addressed concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices during a Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations hearing.

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House Committee to review 26 bills at full committee markup

By NE Washington News | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky's Second District, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, has announced a new date for the Full Committee Markup of 26 bills initially scheduled for April 8, 2025.

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Congressman Carter pushes for the reauthorization of OMUFA at subcommittee hearing

By NE Washington News | Apr 1, 2025

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, representing Georgia's First Congressional District, delivered a speech during a Subcommittee on Health hearing regarding the reauthorization of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA).