Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) have introduced the Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act, a bill aimed at reducing burdensome federal regulations for brownfield sites transitioning to nuclear power. The act would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to consider the reuse of existing energy infrastructure and standardize the permitting and licensing process for future nuclear power projects.In a statement, Congressman Guthrie emphasized the importance of utilizing Kentucky's energy workforce and addressing the decline...
Of the 133,216 citizens living in Warren County in 2021, 95.6% said they were only one race, while 4.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has voted in favor of the Department of the Interior Appropriations Act, a Republican appropriations bill aimed at reducing energy costs and expanding access to critical minerals. The bill includes provisions to expand oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as well as requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales.In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Guthrie expressed his support for the bill and highlighted its potential impact on lowering energy costs. He...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has expressed his support for the defense of Israel by voting in favor of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, also known as H.R. 6126. This legislation aims to provide additional funding to Israel following the unprovoked attack by Hamas terrorists last month.In a statement released by Congressman Guthrie, he emphasized the importance of supporting Israel in the face of continuous deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists. He stated, "This evening I proudly voted to provide Israel the funds they need to defend...
In a significant move towards transparency and accountability, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has forced a Senate vote on his "Audit the Fed" legislation. The legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.Supported by a bipartisan group of 46 senators, including Dr. Paul himself, the amendment faced opposition from 51 Senate Republicans and Democrats who voted against auditing the Fed. This vote has sparked a crucial debate on the control and influence...
Today, the U.S. Senate voted on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Audit the Fed" legislation, which was introduced as an amendment to the pending spending bill in the Senate. This legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, would have prevented the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress. Dr. Paul's amendment was supported by a bipartisan group of 46 senators, including Dr. Paul."The Federal Reserve effectively controls the economy, but without scrutiny. No other institution has so much unchecked power," said Dr. Paul...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate voted on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Audit the Fed" legislation, which was introduced as an amendment to the pending spending bill in the Senate. This legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, aimed to prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.Dr. Paul's amendment garnered support from a bipartisan group of 46 senators, including himself. However, 51 Senate Republicans and Democrats voted against auditing the Fed. The full vote tally can be viewed on the Senate's...
The Senate is set to vote on U.S. Senator Rand Paul's "Audit the Fed" legislation, which aims to bring transparency and accountability to the Federal Reserve. The legislation, also known as the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, seeks to prevent the Federal Reserve from concealing vital information on its operations from Congress.Currently, the Federal Reserve operates in secrecy, claiming the need for independence from political influence. However, this lack of transparency has raised concerns about accountability. As Dr. Rand Paul stated, "No institution holds more power...