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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.
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Trump nominates Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, commented on President Trump's recent nomination of Linda McMahon for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris administration over handling of migrant children's safety
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has released a report criticizing the Biden-Harris administration for failing to protect migrant children from exploitation and obstructing investigations.
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Senators demand accountability from Bureau of Labor Statistics over inaccurate jobs data
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Susan Collins have expressed concerns regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) ability to produce accurate national jobs data.
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Court overturns Biden-Harris overtime rule; Senator Cassidy supports decision
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed approval following a federal court's decision to overturn the Biden-Harris overtime rule.
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Cassidy comments on RFK Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, representing Louisiana and serving as the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement regarding President Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
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Senator Bill Cassidy named new chair of Senate HELP Committee
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), will chair the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in the 119th Congress.
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Senator criticizes Biden-Harris student loan proposal amid concerns over taxpayer costs
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has criticized the Biden-Harris administration's latest proposal to manage student debt, which aims to allow the government to cancel student loans for borrowers facing "hardship."
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Senator Cassidy urges EEOC investigation into workplace antisemitism after rise in incidents
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to investigate antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish workers following the October 7 attack on Israel. As the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Cassidy emphasized the need for EEOC to address religion-based discrimination charges effectively.
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Senator Cassidy investigates medical groups' promotion of child gender transitions
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., a Republican from Louisiana and the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has initiated an investigation into several major medical organizations. These organizations have been promoting puberty blockers and gender transition surgeries for children despite recent research questioning the scientific evidence supporting these practices.
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Senator Cassidy calls for protection of Jewish students amid rising campus antisemitism
On the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has urged action from the Biden-Harris administration and Senate Democrats to safeguard Jewish students facing antisemitism on college campuses. In an op-ed for the Daily Wire, Cassidy expressed disappointment over what he sees as insufficient efforts to address discrimination against Jewish students since last year's attacks.
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Federal court blocks Biden-Harris student loan plan amid legal challenges
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has expressed approval following a federal court's decision to indefinitely block the Biden-Harris administration's latest student loan policy amid ongoing litigation. Cassidy, who serves as the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a statement regarding the matter.
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Senator Cassidy introduces bill preventing misuse of union dues
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced the Union Members Right to Know Act, aiming to prevent unions from using member dues for promoting antisemitism and other ideologies without workers' consent. This move follows reports of labor unions engaging in antisemitic activities after the October 7 attack on Israel.