Census Bureau: 76.4% of people in Madison County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 12,597 citizens living in Madison County in 2021, 76.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 9,625 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
WATCH: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Missouri Advocates Advocate for Reauthorization of RECA on Fox News
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley recently appeared on Fox News to discuss the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and the need to compensate individuals affected by radioactive waste from the government's nuclear testing programs. During the interview, Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of providing compensation to those who have been harmed by the government's actions."What my legislation would do is, number one, reauthorize [RECA] that for years has provided life-saving compensation for folks that the federal government has poisoned," Senator...
Hawley Urges Biden to Deploy National Guard for Jewish Student Safety
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called on President Biden to utilize the National Guard in safeguarding Jewish American students amidst escalating campus protests. In a letter to President Biden, Senator Hawley emphasized the need for immediate action to protect Jewish students from anti-Israel demonstrations.Senator Hawley highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, "You must immediately mobilize the National Guard and any other authorities necessary to ensure the safety of Jewish American students and citizens." He underscored the gravity of recent events,...
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Biden's budget plan is the wrong recipe for America
President Joe Biden's recently released budget proposal for the upcoming year has sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters. The budget, which includes a $7 trillion tax increase, has been described as a misguided approach by critics.According to an unidentified source, there is no doubt that President Biden's budget plan is not in the best interest of America. The budget proposal entails significant tax hikes and policy decisions that have drawn sharp rebuke.The budget plan has faced particular scrutiny for its stance on energy policies. The source...
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Hawley Urges Senate Vote to Halt TikTok and CCP Spying
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called for immediate Senate action following the House's passage of legislation aimed at banning TikTok on American devices if ByteDance refuses to sell the app due to its ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)."NOW is the time to act on TikTok and stop China spying. The Senate should take up this bill immediately," urged Senator Hawley in a tweet on March 13, 2024.Senator Hawley has been a vocal advocate against CCP-linked TikTok. In a statement, it was highlighted that "Senator Hawley has been a leader against CCP-linked...
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Hawley Calls on DOJ to Investigate FICO for Anticompetitive Practices
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has called upon the Department of Justice to investigate The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) for potential anticompetitive practices in the credit scoring market. In a letter addressed to Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, Senator Hawley expressed concerns about FICO's market dominance and price hikes that could adversely impact consumers.Senator Hawley highlighted FICO's significant market share and government-granted monopoly, stating, "The credit score market is dominated by FICO, a for-profit company operated under a sweetheart...
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Hawley Visits Picket Line at Graybar, Supporting Teamsters in St. Louis
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) showed his support for workers on strike at Graybar in Hazelwood, Missouri, by joining them on the picket line. In a statement, Hawley expressed his solidarity with the workers, stating, "All they want is a fair wage and equal treatment. They deserve it."Hawley's visit to the picket line at Graybar in St. Louis was shared on social media, where he tweeted, "Privilege to be on the picket line with @teamsters688 at Graybar in St. Louis. All they want is a fair wage and equal treatment. They deserve it."The Senator's presence at the strike...
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Senate Passes Hawley Legislation to Compensate Victims of Government Radiation with Strong Bipartisan Support
The U.S. Senate has passed Senator Josh Hawley's legislation to reauthorize and expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) with strong bipartisan support. The bill, which aims to compensate victims of government radiation, received a vote of 69-30.Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "This isn’t about a handout. This isn’t about some kind of welfare program. This is about doing basic justice by the working people of this nation, whom their own government has poisoned. This is the day when we break the cycle of lies from the...
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Senate Committee Passes Hawley, Booker Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Child Labor, Hold Companies Accountable for Violations
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has approved the bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Josh Hawley and Cory Booker aimed at preventing child labor exploitation in federal contracting. Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Companies that illegally employ children have no business leveraging lucrative federal government contracts for corporate gain. This bipartisan legislation would hold companies' feet to the fire for engaging in child labor exploitation and rightfully hold offenders accountable."The...
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Hawley, Colleagues Call Out Biden State Dept After Failing to Address Nigeria’s Religious Freedom Violations
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, along with Senators Mike Braun and Marco Rubio, penned a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing deep disappointment over the State Department's refusal to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). The letter highlighted the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria and urged immediate action to address the deteriorating state of religious freedom in the country.In the letter, the Senators emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "You must not stand idly by while Nigerian Christians continue to be...
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Hawley Introduces New Bill to Raise Tariffs on China's Green Energy Sector, Protect American Energy Independence
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has taken a stand against what he perceives as a threat to American energy independence by introducing the Declaring Our Energy Independence From China Act. In a statement, Senator Hawley emphasized the importance of prioritizing and protecting U.S. energy independence through measures such as raising tariffs on China's green-energy goods.Senator Hawley stated, “President Biden’s climate agenda undermines U.S. energy independence and will make us more reliant on China. We can’t afford energy policies that enrich our greatest adversary at the...
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Hawley Blasts USACE Following News of Nuclear Radiation in Residential Homes
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has criticized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for its handling of radioactive contamination in the St. Louis region. In a letter to USACE General Scott Spellmon and Colonel Andy Pannier, Senator Hawley expressed his concerns about the extent of radioactive contamination beneath residential properties. He stated, "Decades of radioactive contamination have devastated the Coldwater Creek region of St. Louis. And this week witnessed yet another nightmare scenario: your disclosure that this contamination may extend beneath residents’ homes."...
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Smith bill to ban ‘Quality-Adjusted Life Years’ from federal health programs passes House
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith’s (R-MO-8) bill to prohibit federal health care programs from “using prices that are based on quality-adjusted life years” (QALYs) passed the House and now awaits action in the U.S. Senate.