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Senator Murray at NIH Budget Hearing: We Cannot Afford to Slash Our Investments in Lifesaving Research
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed how investing in the scientific research NIH conducts and supports produces breakthroughs that change patients and their families’ lives, prepares us for pandemics and other health threats, and ensures the U.S. continues to be the global leader in biomedical research.
Senator Murray Discusses Efforts to Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and many of her Democratic colleagues to discuss a new legislative effort to bolster U.S. competitiveness and reiterate the importance of her work as Appropriations Chair to craft and pass funding bills to keep pace with our competitors and keep America on the cutting edge. In her remarks, Senator Murray also warned of how House Republicans' steep cuts would undermine our nation's ability to compete with China.
At EPA Budget Hearing, Senator Murray Highlights How House Republicans’ Cuts Threaten Clean Air & Water, Efforts to Combat PFAS Contamination
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
“PFAS, or forever chemicals, aren’t just toxic—they are everywhere—to the point where they can even be found in our blood. We need to make sure we are cutting down on pollution—not cutting the funding EPA needs to protect our kids.”
Senator Murray: Investing in Lowering Energy Costs, Protecting Our Grid, and Cutting-Edge Scientific Discovery is a No-Brainer
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, at a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development subcommittee hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE), including the National Nuclear Security Administration, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of providing robust funding in a bipartisan way to support the Department’s array of programs that help lower energy costs, protect the stability of our grid, and produce scientific breakthroughs.
At Hearing on Army Budget, Senator Murray Stresses Importance of Supporting Military Families—and of Keeping Pace with Global Competitors’ Investments
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Army, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, underscored the importance of passing bipartisan funding bills in a timely way to ensure our investments don’t fall behind our competitors’—and of delivering the support our servicemembers and military families are counting on and deserve.
NEAL OPENING STATEMENT AT FIELD HEARING IN NEW YORK
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today.
NEAL STATEMENT ON APRIL 2023 JOBS REPORT
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) April 2023 jobs report:
DOGGETT OPENING STATEMENT AT HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Mr. Chairman, thanks for reaching out to me last week regarding the CMS demonstration project. You are known for seeking bipartisan action.
Julie Su Will Destroy the Livelihoods of Millions of Working Americans
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
President Biden is pushing to staff his administration with bureaucrats who favor Big Labor special interests over the American worker. Julie Su shares the president's skewed and dangerous vision for the future of our economy and the workforce. The Senate must stand up for working Americans and reject Su’s confirmation.
Chairman Sanders Releases Digital Short Featuring Insulin Patients
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Video Comes the Day Before Senate HELP Committee Hearing with CEOs of Insulin Makers and Leaders of PBMs
Chairman Bernie Sanders Announces Senate HELP Committee Field Roundtable at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta to Discuss Health Care Workforce Shortage
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Sanders Takes Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on the Road with First Field Roundtable as Chairman
Sanders and Klobuchar Reintroduce Legislation to Cut Drug Prices in Half
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Bill Would Allow Medicare to Pay Same Prices as VA
HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act and Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Committee to hear testimony from experts including CDC Director, FDA Commissioner, and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at HHS
HELP Committee to Hold Markup of Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Tuesday, May 2 will hold an Executive Session to mark up legislation that would lower drug prices in America, following a bipartisan deal by HELP Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) to consider the bills.
Sanders to Make Announcement on Federal Minimum Wage
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
AFL-CIO and SEIU Presidents to Join HELP Committee Chairman
Ranking Member Cassidy Rebukes Use of HELP Committee Room for Divisive Rashida Tlaib Event
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement upon learning the Senate HELP Committee Room was used by Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) for a “Nakba Day” event after the previous venue was canceled by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Uncovered Julie Su Memo Reveals DOL Secretary Nominee’s Effort to Hinder ICE Investigations
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today released a statement following the California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) fulfilling the Senator’s request to provide a reported 2017 memo from then-California State Labor Commissioner Julie Su in which she directed her staff to obstruct U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officials who visited state labor offices.
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing to Address Cost of Insulin in America
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing to address the cost of insulin in America.
Ranking Member Cassidy, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating National Charter School Week
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Tim Scott (R-SC), and 25 colleagues introduced a resolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week and commending charter schools for their contributions to education.
Ranking Member Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on PAHPA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today’s hearing on reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).