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Census Bureau director: Citizenship question in 2030 would ‘dampen participation’

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By Anna Giaritelli House lawmakers tussled with one another and the top U.S. census official over the possible inclusion of a question on U.S. citizenship in the forthcoming decennial census in 2030 and drew criticism from the head of the Census Bureau over the need for such a question. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos testified before the House…

House Republicans blast Energy department over stonewalling on LNG ban

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By Bethany Blankley Members of the U.S. House blasted the U.S. Department of Energy again for failing to respond to requests for information about its ban on liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. In January, the DOE announced a partial export ban, prompting Louisiana and Texas to sue, arguing the ban was illegal. The Gulf states lead the U.S. in LNG exports. A federal judge agreed, and…

Census Bureau director: Citizenship question in 2030 would ‘dampen participation’

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By Anna Giatritelli  House lawmakers tussled with one another and the top U.S. census official over the possible inclusion of a question on U.S. citizenship in the forthcoming decennial census in 2030 and drew criticism from the head of the Census Bureau over the need for such a question. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos testified before the House…

House Oversight subcommittee grills DOE official on who or what influenced Biden’s LNG export ‘ban’

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By Kevin Killough Ever since President Joe Biden announced in January that the Department of Energy was stopping the approval of liquified natural gas permits, questions swirled around why the decision was made. A House Oversight subcommittee hearing Wednesday sought to find some questions as to who influenced the decision and why it was made.  While Biden had claimed…

Rep. Perry to Newsmax: President Should Get to Make His Picks

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By Sam Barron Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., told Newsmax on Wednesday President-elect Donald Trump has earned the right to have his Cabinet picks confirmed. Perry appeared on "Newsline" as Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, and Kash Patel, Trump's nominee for FBI director have come under scrutiny from Republican senators, who will hold a three-seat…

Republican Leaders Request Inspector General Investigation of FEMA

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By Justin Harclerode  Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) today asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General to conduct an investigation of incidents in which Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees…

Republicans Ask For Probe Into Allegations FEMA Skipped ‘Entire’ Neighborhoods With Trump Signs

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By  Leif Le Mahieu House Republicans on Tuesday called for the inspector general to open up an “immediate” investigation into FEMA over allegations that relief workers skipped the homes of Trump supporters throughout Florida and North Carolina, according to a letter first shared with The Daily Wire.  House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Sam…

Rep. Scott Perry looks forward to tackling issues that include economy, energy, security

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Congressman Scott Perry, R-10, was among those touring a new walk-in crisis center in Harrisburg on Tuesday, ahead of a visit to the U.S. Capitol. Perry was just re-elected and said he's looking forward to tackling a number of priorities in the coming months. "We’ve got to obviously work on our economy, and I think a lot of that has to do with energy because energy…

Republicans call for investigation into FEMA employees avoiding homes with Trump signs

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By Lauren Irwin House Republicans are calling for an investigation into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees, alleging they avoided homes with Trump campaign yard signs in multiple states when they were assisting communities hit by recent hurricanes. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and subcommittee…