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Congress passes bill extending government funding to December 23

On December 16, 2022, in Appropriations, Continuing Resolution, by David Elrod

Congress this week passed a Continuing Resolution that extends government funding at current levels to December 23, giving it another week to continue negotiations on a FY2023 government funding package.

Record inflation persists in latest CPI data

On December 16, 2022, in Consumer Price Index, Inflation, by David Elrod

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, ticked up 0.1 percent from in November, maintaining its historic year-over-year pace. Over the last 12 months, the index has increased 7.1 percent, the fastest rise in the index since the early 1980s.

Warnock wins Georgia runoff, completing 2022 midterm election cycle

On December 9, 2022, in Elections, by David Elrod

Sen. Raphael Warnock on Tuesday won the runoff election in Georgia, bringing the Senate into a true Democrat majority.

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches parties

On December 9, 2022, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced this week that she plans to register as an Independent, formally leaving the Democrat party.

Rep. GT Thompson named House Agriculture Committee chair

On December 9, 2022, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) this week was named the next chair of the House Agriculture Committee for the 118th Congress, succeeding Democrat David Scott (D-GA).

White House formally reviewing requests to allow year-round E15 sales

On December 9, 2022, in RFS, by David Elrod

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) this week announced an official review of a request by governors in nine states to change federal law to allow permanent year-round E15 sales.

President Biden signs bill to avert rail strike

On December 2, 2022, in Transportation Issues, Union Issues, by David Elrod

President Biden on Friday signed a bill to implement a labor agreement between rail carriers and worker unions, avoiding a rail strike.

EPA announces proposed expansion of Renewable Fuel Standard

On December 2, 2022, in RFS, by David Elrod

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced a proposal for “steady growth” in the mandate that biofuels are blended into the national fuel supply for 2023 through 2025.

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Congress passes bill extending government funding to December 23

Record inflation persists in latest CPI data

Warnock wins Georgia runoff, completing 2022 midterm election cycle

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema switches parties

Rep. GT Thompson named House Agriculture Committee chair

White House formally reviewing requests to allow year-round E15 sales

President Biden signs bill to avert rail strike

EPA announces proposed expansion of Renewable Fuel Standard

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