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Bernie Sanders criticizes corporate profits in healthcare amid new study findings
Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a statement in response to a recent study published by the Journal of American Medical Association.
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Bernie Sanders criticizes Trump's labor policies affecting worker rights
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), has issued a statement addressing former President Donald Trump's actions regarding labor relations.
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Sanders questions RFK Jr.'s plans for healthcare reform during Senate hearing
Senator Bernie Sanders delivered a statement during a Senate Committee hearing on the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Sanders hosts panel on vaccine importance amid rising misinformation
Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), organized a roundtable discussion in Washington with prominent medical professionals to discuss vaccines and their role in public...
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Sanders to host HELP Committee roundtable on vaccine importance
Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont and the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP), will lead a roundtable discussion focused on vaccines and public health.
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Medicare to negotiate diabetes drug prices following Sanders' praise
Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed approval of the Biden administration's decision to allow Medicare to negotiate prices for diabetes and weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy.
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Sanders criticizes FDA’s proposed front-of-package nutrition label rule
Senator Bernie Sanders has expressed strong criticism of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent proposal to introduce front-of-package nutrition labels on most packaged foods and beverages.
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Cassidy's bill on childhood cancer research becomes law
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that his legislation, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0, has been signed into law.
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Cassidy's anti-hazing bill becomes first national law against campus hazing
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that his Stop Campus Hazing Act has been signed into law, marking the first national anti-hazing legislation in the United States.
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Senator Cassidy criticizes withdrawal of Biden-Harris student loan plan
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, has commented on the Department of Education's decision to withdraw its backup student loan plan.
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Senate passes bipartisan act addressing college campus hazing
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy's legislation aimed at addressing hazing on college campuses has moved forward to the President's desk after receiving unanimous approval from both chambers of Congress.
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Senate rejects Biden-Harris NLRB nominee; Cassidy praises decision
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana and ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the U.S. Senate's decision against re-nominating Lauren McFerran as Chair...
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Senator Cassidy's FAFSA deadline bill becomes law amid criticism of past delays
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed his satisfaction following the enactment of his legislation mandating that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be made available on October 1 each year.
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Senate unanimously approves reauthorization of Older Americans Act
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders have announced the Senate's unanimous approval of the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).
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Senators seek answers on withheld NIH-funded research on puberty blockers
U.S. Senators, led by Bill Cassidy (R-LA), are questioning the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding an NIH-funded study on puberty blockers and gender transition hormones in transgender youth.
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Senator Cassidy discusses FDA regulations and obesity concerns at food hearing
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the issue of obesity during a recent hearing on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulation of American food.
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Biden-Harris admin reverses decision on Maximus contract; saves 650 jobs in Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced that the Biden-Harris administration will continue its contract with Maximus, ensuring the preservation of a call center in Bogalusa, Louisiana, which employs 650 workers.
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Cassidy and Lankford challenge HHS over withheld healthcare funds linked to abortion
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and James Lankford have submitted an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Oklahoma v. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Bipartisan bill aims to boost healthcare cybersecurity
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Mark Warner, John Cornyn, and Maggie Hassan have introduced legislation aimed at bolstering cybersecurity within the health care sector.
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Senate passes bill mandating October release for FAFSA form
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has announced that the Senate has unanimously passed his legislation requiring the Department of Education to make the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form available each year on October 1.