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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hopkins County in week ending July 20?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hopkins County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mace opens hearing on eliminating inconsistent regulations in cybersecurity

WASHINGTON – Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled “Enhancing Cybersecurity by Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations.” In her opening statement, Subcommittee Chairwoman Mace highlighted how federal regulations intended to mitigate cybersecurity risk often subject key industry participants to overlapping and inconsistent requirements, creating an inefficient regulatory regime. She emphasized that strong, centralized leadership from the Executive...

Subcommittee examines impact of inconsistent cybersecurity regulations on industry

The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation recently convened a hearing titled “Enhancing Cybersecurity by Eliminating Inconsistent Regulations.” The discussion centered on how conflicting federal regulations in critical sectors such as energy, financial services, transportation, and the defense industrial base are diverting resources from cyberattack prevention to compliance measures. Members highlighted the need for regulatory harmonization to address these issues.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Ohio County schools in 2022-23 school year?

Ohio County schools reported 10 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Congressional subcommittee reviews oversight capabilities of CIGIE amid transparency concerns

The Subcommittee on Government and the Federal Workforce held a hearing titled "Oversight of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency" to scrutinize the operations within the Council for Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The hearing aimed to evaluate how CIGIE addresses issues of integrity, economy, and effectiveness in government agencies through Inspector General (IG) oversight.

Hearing highlights wasteful spending within Department of Defense programs

The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs convened a hearing titled “Wasteful Spending and Inefficiencies: Examining DoD Platform Performance and Costs.” The session focused on the need for enhanced oversight and enforcement mechanisms to manage taxpayer dollars more effectively within Department of Defense (DoD) programs. Members also discussed how excessive regulations and bureaucracy have led to a reduced military contractor base, limiting contract avenues, stifling competition, and increasing costs.

Grothman addresses concerns over wasteful spending within Department of Defense

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled “Wasteful Spending and Inefficiencies: Examining DoD Platform Performance and Costs.” In his statement, Grothman highlighted how numerous Department of Defense (DoD) programs are plagued by cost overruns, design delays, and performance issues. He pointed out that DoD’s lack of financial accountability has led to rampant waste and abuse of taxpayer funds. He concluded by emphasizing that the American people...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Webster County in week ending July 20?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Webster County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Hancock County in week ending July 20?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hancock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Comer comments on resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a statement following the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

House committee examines role of pharmacy benefit managers in rising drug prices

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks today at a full committee hearing titled “The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Prescription Drug Markets Part III: Transparency and Accountability.” In his statement, Chairman Comer outlined the House Oversight Committee's findings from over 140,000 pages of documents exposing anticompetitive policies by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their role in rising drug prices. The report released today implicates the three largest PBMs—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and...

Comer releases report on harmful pricing tactics by top pharmacy benefit managers

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has released a report detailing how the three largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx—have allegedly monopolized the pharmaceutical marketplace. The report accuses these PBMs of employing anticompetitive pricing tactics that raise prescription drug prices, undermine community pharmacies, and harm patients across the United States. A hearing with PBM executives is scheduled for today at 10:00 am ET.

House committee scrutinizes pharmacy benefit managers' impact on rising drug costs

WASHINGTON—Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing titled “The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Prescription Drug Markets Part III: Transparency and Accountability.” At the hearing, Republicans and Democrats questioned Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) chief executives about their role in rising prescription drug costs. Lawmakers revealed how PBMs have collaborated to monopolize the pharmaceutical marketplace, pushing anticompetitive policies that undermine local pharmacies, raise the cost of lifesaving drugs, and harm patients across the...

Comer addresses oversight hearing on pharmacy benefit managers' impact on drug prices

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled “The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Prescription Drug Markets Part III: Transparency and Accountability.” In his statement, Chairman Comer detailed how the House Oversight Committee has obtained over 140,000 pages of documents exposing Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ (PBMs) anticompetitive policies and their role in rising drug prices. The information, outlined in an Oversight Committee report released today, indicates that the three...

Sessions addresses transparency concerns within inspector general oversight body

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Oversight of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency” today. The Subcommittee aims to examine CIGIE’s legislative priorities, daily operations, and internal processes.

House Oversight Chairman comments on Secret Service director's resignation

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a statement following the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.

House Oversight Committee releases report on harmful pricing tactics by major pharmacy benefit managers