House Committee Seeks Investigation into Obamacare Program Impact on Federal Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Budget Committee Health Care Task Force (HCTF) Chair Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) have requested an investigation into the Obamacare program's impact on federal deficits.The House Budget Committee's Health Care Task Force expressed concerns about the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), stating that it has not fulfilled its intended purpose. They pointed out that CMMI, established under Obamacare to save taxpayer money and enhance care quality, has failed to deliver on...
President Biden’s Executive Actions Have Cost Taxpayers Over $2 Trillion
In a recent development, it has been revealed that President Biden's executive actions have led to a staggering expenditure of over $2 trillion, all without the explicit approval of Congress. This significant spending spree by the Biden Administration has sparked concerns regarding the need for enhanced oversight and transparency within the Executive Branch.A thorough review conducted by the House Budget Committee shed light on the various executive actions proposed and implemented by President Biden, each carrying substantial costs and implications for American...
Bureau of Economic Analysis: PCE Inflation Rose to 2.7 Percent in March
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, rose to 2.7 percent for the month of March. This is an increase from February’s 2.5 percent.House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) expressed concern over the recent inflation numbers, stating, "Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that inflation, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, rose by an alarming 2.7 percent....
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Biden’s Student Loan Scheme: Breaking Down the Costs of the President’s Loan ‘Forgiveness’ Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Biden's promise to cancel student loan debts for millions of Americans has sparked controversy and debate. The Biden Administration's efforts to implement this pledge have faced criticism, with the House Budget Committee raising concerns about the costs and implications of the proposed student loan forgiveness plans.House Budget Committee Republicans have been vocal in their opposition to Biden's initiatives, stating, "The Biden Administration’s unilateral actions have been numerous and far-reaching." They have emphasized the need for...
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State officials waive in-person interviews to expedite SNAP applications
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Texas to provide $182 million in emergency aid to SNAP recipients
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TWC to reinstate work search requirements for unemployment benefit recipients
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Texas Relief Fund comes to the aid of restaurants vandalized in the wake of George Floyd killing
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Survey shows 78% of unemployed Texans expect to return to work
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Both Texas Democrats and Republicans encourage citizens to vote
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