| U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Thursday November 21, 2024 ( 6 items ) |
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Dr. Rand Paul to Force Senate Vote to Stop Biden Administration from Making Ukraine's Debt America's
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) will force a vote in the U.S. Senate on his joint resolution of disapproval (S.J.Res.117) to stop the Biden Administration from making Ukraine's debt the responsibility of the American people.
Specifically, the joint resolution of disapproval prohibits the Biden Administration's cancellation of $4.65 billion of debt owed by Ukraine to U.S. taxpayers. The Biden Administrat
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Hearing Wrap Up: Discrimination by Unelected Bureaucrats Hindering FEMA Critical Mission
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release:
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency." During the hearing, members emphasized FEMA's responsibility to use taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively. They questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about the agency's ongoing efforts to deliver assistance t
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Markup Wrap Up: Committee Advances Legislation to Enhance Government Transparency, Ease Financial Burden on U.S. Taxpayers, Modernize Federal Data Processes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a markup and passed a series of bills to make the federal government more efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable to the American people.
"Today, the Oversight Committee put forward practical solutions aimed at enhancing services for American taxpayers, tightenin
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McConnell: Republicans Will Use 'Crystal Clear Mandate' To 'Hit The Brakes On Runaway Regulation'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the Congressional Review Act:
"Congress writes the nation's laws, and the executive branch sticks to enforcing them. That idea is not new. It's written plainly into our Article One powers in the Constitution. But half a century of ceding legislative authority to an
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Rep. Barr Supports Bipartisan, Landmark Veterans Legislation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act, marking a significant step forward in reforming the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This legislation prioritizes the needs of veterans, their families, and survivors by cutting through bureaucratic red tape to deliver the care and benef
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Rep. Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA's arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments. Information obtained by the Oversight Committee, along with recent actions at Tennessee Walking Horse shows, rev
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