This week, the leading Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao, urging her to comply with congressional requirements and promptly convene the Air Ambulance and Patient Billing (AAPB) Advisory Committee. According to a statement […]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is coordinating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state agencies to investigate 127 human cases of salmonellosis related to several types of Salmonella with a suspected link to pig ear pet treats, some of which originated from Argentina and Brazil. The FDA and CDC are advising consumers to avoid […]
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This week, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced the Maximizing America’s Prosperity (MAP) Act: “Washington doesn’t have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem; and the best way for Congress to approach this issue is by committing to smarter federal spending caps,”said Congressman Brady. “I introduced the MAP Act to put America’s budget back […]
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LendingTree®, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, released its study on the best cities for single men and found that Madison, Wis.; Hartford, Conn. and Albany, N.Y. are the top cities where single men can potentially feel most welcome. LendingTree looked at aspects like job prospects, demographics, crime rate, culture and entertainment, and the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle in each […]
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Today, the leading Republican on the influential House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released weighed in with his comments after the United States Department of Agriculture proposed a new rule to repeal the broad-based categorical eligibility policy within the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), that involves taking advantage of state flexibility in the […]
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Prices for the most affordable third of homes sold in June were up 8.7 percent annually, the second-biggest increase in more than a year, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. For homes in the most expensive third, prices grew just 1.1 percent year over year. Price growth for the most […]
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Today, the leading Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after introducing a resolution in response to House Democrats’ partisan lawsuit to force President Trump to turn over his tax returns: “We will not stand idly by as House Democrat Leadership seeks to undermine our democratic process […]
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LendingTree®, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, released its study on newlyweds and wedding expenses. Approximately 45% of newlyweds between the ages of 18 and 53 went into debt to pay for their wedding. And once married, nearly half of the newlyweds who obtained wedding-related debt said money has caused them to consider divorce. On the flip […]
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Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after Democrat leadership filed a lawsuit to compel the President to turn over his tax returns: “The Democrats’ partisan, flawed lawsuit continues their unprecedented and illegitimate pursuit to expose President Trump’s private tax information. This not only weaponizes […]
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Kia Motors America today announced June sales of 56,801 vehicles, led by the Optima midsize sedan, with 11,090 units sold. Year-to-date sales for the brand are up 3.8-percent over the same period last year. “Kia outpaced the industry throughout the first half thanks in part to overwhelming demand for the all-new Telluride,” said Bill Peffer, […]
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Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) joined a group of Texas Republicans on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to demand Congress address the ongoing crisis at our southern border. On the crisis at the border: “In all my years in Congress, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite as inhumane and cruel as what […]
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Pending home sales increased in May, a positive variation from the minor sales dip seen in the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Three of the four major regions saw growth in contract activity, with the West experiencing a slight sales decline. The Pending Home Sales Index, www.nar.realtor/pending-home-sales, a forward-looking indicator based on […]
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Today, the leading Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order designed to make health care prices more transparent: “I applaud President Trump and his cabinet, including Secretary Azar, for this bold move to inject greater patient-oriented transparency in […]
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Fireworks are about as American as baseball, hot dogs and good old apple pie. Since the beginning of our country, families have taken to the park, their backyards, and neighborhoods to use fireworks in celebration of Independence Day. Caution has been emphasized for decades, but there is an “innocence” around sparklers that have often led […]
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