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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.

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 20, 2024

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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.

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 19, 2024

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Senators demand accountability from Bureau of Labor Statistics over inaccurate jobs data

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 15, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 15, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 14, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Nov 14, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 25, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 22, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 10, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 4, 2024

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

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 3, 2024

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.

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Senator Cassidy seeks answers from FDA on unclear drug patent listings

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explain its lack of guidance on how drug manufacturers should list patents in the FDA's Orange Book. Cassidy, the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, highlighted ongoing confusion over patent listings for drug-device combination products like auto-injectors and inhalers.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris administration over ports strike

By Westbank Louisiana News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the failure of East and Gulf Coast ports and unionized dockworkers to reach a collective bargaining agreement before the September 30 deadline. The failed negotiations led to dockworkers beginning their strike earlier this morning.

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Senator Cassidy introduces bill targeting ESG factors in retirement savings

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing asset managers from prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors over financial returns in Americans' retirement savings.

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Senate passes resolution recognizing national hazing awareness week

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their resolution to recognize National Hazing Awareness Week has passed the U.S. Senate. The resolution designates September 23 through 27, 2024, as "National Hazing Awareness Week," acknowledging the numerous students who have died or suffered severe injuries due to collegiate hazing and promoting efforts to prevent such incidents.

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Senate votes unanimously to hold health CEO in criminal contempt

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to hold Steward Health Care CEO Dr. Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. This decision follows a bipartisan vote of 20-0 by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee last week.

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GOP senators criticize Biden-Harris administration over handling of migrant children's welfare

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Chuck Grassley, Ron Johnson, and 41 other Republican lawmakers have criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not addressing abuses at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). They claim these failures have led to the exploitation of unaccompanied migrant children in ORR’s care.

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Senator Cassidy addresses weight loss drug costs at Senate HELP Committee hearing

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a committee hearing to discuss weight loss drugs.

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Senator Cassidy criticizes Biden-Harris over port labor dispute

By Westbank Louisiana News | Sep 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized President Biden and Vice President Harris for not taking action to prevent a potential strike by unionized dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports. Negotiations between the ports and union officials have stalled since June regarding a new collective bargaining agreement.