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Foxx Questions Hospital on Use of Irreversible Medical Interventions on Healthy Children
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Dr. Kurt Newman, President and CEO of the Children's National Hospital, expressing concerns about "the erosion of parents' rights" and the use of "life-altering, irreversible medical interventions on children" at the hospital’s Youth Pride Clinic.
@EdworkforceCmte to Hold Full Committee Hearing: “Unleashing America’s Opportunities for Hiring and Employment”
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
On Tuesday, March 28, at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a hearing titled “Unleashing America’s Opportunities for Hiring and Employment” which will examine how current economic conditions created by Biden administration policies are negatively impacting employment for workers and job creators.
Foxx Slams Biden for Vetoing Resolution Protecting Retirement Savers
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slammed President Biden for using his first veto in office to block H.J. Res. 30, a Congressional Review Act resolution to ensure that retirement plans make investment decisions and exercise shareholder rights based only on the financial benefits to workers and retirees:
Chairwoman Foxx on GAO Decision to Uphold Congressional Authority
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) decision to defend the ability of Congress to conduct oversight on the Biden administration’s costly student loan bailout:
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development to Hold Hearing on “Diversity of Thought: Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses”
By DOL Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: On Wednesday, March 29, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Diversity of Thought: Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses."
PREPARED REMARKS: HELP Committee Hearing on Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Pricing, CEO to Testify
By DOL Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 22 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, today led the committee in a hearing titled, “Taxpayers Paid Billions For It: So Why Would Moderna Consider Quadrupling the Price of the COVID Vaccine?"
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development to Hold Hearing on the Department of Education's Student Loan Policies
By DOL Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled “Breaking the System: Examining the Implications of Biden's Student Loan Policies for Students and Taxpayers."
Chairwoman Foxx Issues Subpoena Following Bombshell Whistleblower Allegations of Misconduct by NLRB Officials
By DOL Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued a subpoena to the Assistant to the Regional Director for Region 15 of the National Labor Relations Board after she sounded the alarm about NLRB officials engaging in misconduct and failing to conduct fair and impartial elections.
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Biden Administration Refusing to Lower Price of Vital Cancer Drug
By DOL Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, March 21 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Tuesday issued the following statement after the administration rejected a march-in rights petition to lower the price of a vital cancer drug...
Foxx Questions Hospital on Use of Irreversible Medical Interventions on Healthy Children
By DOL Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to Dr. Kurt Newman, President and CEO of the Children's National Hospital, expressing concerns about "the erosion of parents' rights" and the use of "life-altering, irreversible medical interventions on children" ...
@EdworkforceCmte to Hold Full Committee Hearing: “Unleashing America’s Opportunities for Hiring and Employment”
By DOL Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: On Tuesday, March 28, at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will hold a hearing titled “Unleashing America’s Opportunities for Hiring and Employment" which will examine how current economic conditions created by Biden administration policies are negatively impacting employment for workers and job creators.
Foxx Slams Biden for Vetoing Resolution Protecting Retirement Savers
By DOL Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slammed President Biden for using his first veto in office to block H.J. Res. 30, a Congressional Review Act resolution to ensure that retirement plans make investment decisions and exercise shareholder rights based only on the financial benefits to workers and retirees...
Chairwoman Foxx on GAO Decision to Uphold Congressional Authority
By DOL Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) decision to defend the ability of Congress to conduct oversight on the Biden administration’s costly student loan bailout...
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development to Hold Hearing on the Department of Education's Student Loan Policies
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: On Thursday, March 23, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Breaking the System: Examining the Implications of Biden's Student Loan Policies for Students and Taxpayers."
NEWS: HELP Committee Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, Romney, Casey Seek Information from Stakeholders on PAHPA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Dear Stakeholder: As you likely know, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) is due to be reauthorized prior to the end of this fiscal year. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks your input on policies that the Committee should consider during the reauthorization...
Chair Foxx, Ranking Member Cassidy Call Out Biden Resurrecting Unconstitutional Obama Labor Advisor Policy
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Today, House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Republican Leader Bill Cassidy (R-LA) rebuked the Biden administration’s policy that inserts “labor advisors" across the executive branch to assist labor...
MEDIA ADVISORY: HELP Committee to Hold Hearing on Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Pricing, CEO to Testify
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Company Features Prominently in New Majority Staff Report on “Pharma Pandemic Profiteers"
NEWS: HELP Committee Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, Casey, Romney Seek Information from Stakeholders on PAHPA Reauthorization
By DOL Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Dear Stakeholder: As you likely know, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) is due to be reauthorized prior to the end of this fiscal year. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee seeks your input on policies that the Committee should consider during the reauthorization...
Chair Foxx, Ranking Member Cassidy Call Out Biden Resurrecting Unconstitutional Obama Labor Advisor Policy
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 17, 2023
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Republican Leader Bill Cassidy (R-LA) rebuked the Biden administration’s policy that inserts “labor advisors” across the executive branch to assist labor unions in the acquisition of federal contracts.
Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development to Hold Hearing on the Department of Education's Student Loan Policies
By DOL Newswire Reports | Mar 17, 2023
On Thursday, March 23, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Chaired by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing titled "Breaking the System: Examining the Implications of Biden's Student Loan Policies for Students and Taxpayers."