Biden FCC Pick to Face Renewed Scrutiny at Wednesday Hearing
U.S. Senate
Biden FCC Pick to Face Renewed Scrutiny at Wednesday Hearing
2022-02-07 16:42:27
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s controversial pick to join a vacant seat on the Federal Communications Commission will face renewed scrutiny this week after the Senate panel considering her nomination yanked a vote on it last week and scheduled a second... Read More

Senate Bill Would Allow Payment for College Student Athletes
Sports
Senate Bill Would Allow Payment for College Student Athletes
2020-12-15 16:17:55
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- Student athletes would get a big opportunity to earn income from their sports under a bill introduced in the Senate last week. The proposed legislation would allow them to strike up contracts with advertisers to use their names... Read More

Independent Restaurant Coalition Runs Ad to Support Congressional RESTAURANT Act
Business
Independent Restaurant Coalition Runs Ad to Support Congressional RESTAURANT Act
2020-08-03 20:54:50
by Gracie Kreth

WASHINGTON - As Congress and the White House continue to negotiate another package of coronavirus relief, the Independent Restaurant Coalition is stepping up its effort to make sure they are included in the emergency funding this time around.  This week,... Read More

Aviation Reform Bill Introduced in Response to 737Max Crashes
Aviation
Aviation Reform Bill Introduced in Response to 737Max Crashes
2020-06-19 18:28:47
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON – Two senators serving on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation introduced legislation designed to improve aviation safety following two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.  Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairman and ranking member,... Read More

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