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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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85.7% of college applicants to Cape Girardeau County's 4 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

Cape Girardeau County's four universities admitted an estimated 85.7% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ste. Genevieve County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ste. Genevieve County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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August sees no change in number of lawyers in good standing in Cape Girardeau County compared to previous month

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

There were no change in the number of lawyers in good standing working among cities in Cape Girardeau County in August compared to July.

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Ways and Means Committee concludes extensive national tour on tax policy

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Tax Teams’ members concluded the August district work period by continuing events across the United States. In total, the Tax Teams have held over 90 events across 17 states to hear first-hand the consequences of the Biden-Harris $7 trillion planned tax hike, including the expiration of the Trump tax cuts, and how Congress can implement pro-growth tax policies that will help American families, small businesses, farmers, and manufacturers succeed.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Sept. 14

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Francois County in week ending Sept. 14

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Francois County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cape Girardeau County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cape Girardeau County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cape Girardeau County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Cape News | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cape Girardeau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Biden-Harris administration faces GOP backlash over OECD global tax deal

By Cape News | Sep 18, 2024

On September 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the Biden-Harris Administration faced criticism from House Republican leaders over its involvement with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to implement a global minimum tax on U.S. businesses. The administration's actions are seen as a threat to U.S. sovereignty and economic competitiveness, potentially forfeiting over $100 billion in tax revenue and violating Constitutional principles by bypassing Congress.

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Chairman Smith advocates for Anti-BDS Labeling Act in floor debate

By Cape News | Sep 18, 2024

Chairman Smith delivered an opening statement during the floor debate on the Anti-BDS Labeling Act on September 18, 2024. The act was introduced by Claudia Tenney, a member of the Ways and Means Committee.

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Health Subcommittee addresses chronic disease prevention amid rising healthcare costs

By Cape News | Sep 18, 2024

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House passes bill expanding coverage options for chronic disease treatment

By Cape News | Sep 18, 2024

On September 18, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800), which aims to expand treatment options for Americans living with chronic diseases through their employer’s health care coverage. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) of the Ways and Means Committee.

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Chairman Smith criticizes Biden-Harris policies following Fed's interest rate decision

By Cape News | Sep 18, 2024

Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued a statement following the Federal Open Market Committee's recent decision on interest rates.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending Sept. 7

By Cape News | Sep 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House Democrats block bill aimed at preventing foreign money in U.S. elections

By Cape News | Sep 17, 2024

On Tuesday, House Democrats voted against the No Foreign Election Interference Act (H.R. 8314), a bill designed to prohibit tax-exempt organizations from accepting foreign donations and subsequently contributing to Super Political Action Committees (Super PACs). The legislation had previously garnered near-unanimous support in the Ways and Means Committee.

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House approves bill enabling more tax-deductible donations for veterans services organizations

By Cape News | Sep 17, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at expanding support for veterans services organizations (VSOs) through tax-deductible donations. The bill, H.R. 1432, known as the VSO Equal Tax Treatment Act (VETT Act), was introduced by Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). It seeks to make all federally chartered tax-exempt VSOs eligible for deductible charitable contributions.

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Chairman Smith discusses Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act during floor debate

By Cape News | Sep 17, 2024

Chairman Smith delivered an opening statement on the floor debate regarding the Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act on September 17, 2024. He highlighted that the act codifies a Trump Administration policy aimed at incentivizing employers to offer coverage for specific services, thereby reducing health care costs for workers and businesses.

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House passes bill increasing penalties for unauthorized disclosure of tax info

By Cape News | Sep 17, 2024

House lawmakers voted to strengthen penalties for unauthorized disclosure of tax information by passing the Taxpayer Data Protection Act on Tuesday. The measure, introduced by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), follows the leak of thousands of Americans' tax information, including President Trump's tax returns, by an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contractor. The contractor has been sentenced to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.