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News from June 2024

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Virginia Foxx criticizes Biden administration's student loan scheme

By High Country Times | Jun 28, 2024

In response to the Biden administration’s student loan scheme related to SAVE Plans, Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued a statement on June 28, 2024.

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Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

By High Country Times | Jun 28, 2024

WASHINGTON – Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) today celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to overturn Chevron deference.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Alleghany County in week ending June 22?

By High Country Times | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mitchell County in week ending June 22?

By High Country Times | Jun 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Virginia Foxx welcomes Michael Rulli to Education and Workforce Committee

By High Country Times | Jun 27, 2024

The Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) welcomed U.S. Representative Michael Rulli (R-OH) as the newest member of the Committee today. Rep. Rulli was sworn in to serve Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District.

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Subcommittee chair critiques Employee Benefits Security Administration's regulatory approach

By High Country Times | Jun 27, 2024

WASHINGTON – Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered a statement at a hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration" today.

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Chairwoman Foxx discusses Title IX on its 52nd anniversary

By High Country Times | Jun 27, 2024

WASHINGTON– Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, former NCAA swimmer and advocate Riley Gaines, and International Women’s Forum chairwoman Heather Higgins to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the enactment of Title IX and discuss the importance of protecting the law from what they describe as attacks by the Biden administration.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Watauga County in week ending June 22?

By High Country Times | Jun 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairman Kiley addresses workplace antisemitism concerns within postsecondary education

By High Country Times | Jun 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination":

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Chair Good to conduct oversight of Employee Benefits Security Administration

By High Country Times | Jun 26, 2024

Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will conduct a hearing titled “Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration.”

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2022-23 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Watauga County districts?

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

There were 1.2% more students enrolled in Watauga County districts in the 2022-23 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Avery County in week ending June 22?

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Yancey County in week ending June 22?

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Virginia Foxx demands answers from GMU over professor's alleged misconduct

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is seeking accountability from George Mason University following allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment by a former professor.

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Committee on Education and Workforce hosts A.I. in education showcase tomorrow

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a showcase titled “A.I. in Education.” The event will feature businesses from across the country that have utilized artificial intelligence (A.I.) to enhance education for all students.

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Subcommittee to address workplace antisemitism in postsecondary education tomorrow

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled “Combating Workplace Antisemitism in Postsecondary Education: Protecting Employees from Discrimination.”

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1 company in a city within Ashe County received one inspection in Q1

By High Country Times | Jun 25, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Ashe County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By High Country Times | Jun 24, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Watauga County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ashe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By High Country Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By High Country Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.