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Cheapest diesel in cities across Mitchell County in week ending May 25

By High Country Times | May 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Wilkes County in week ending May 25

By High Country Times | May 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mitchell County in week ending May 25?

By High Country Times | May 26, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wilkes County in week ending May 18?

By High Country Times | May 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairwoman Foxx calls for accountability on rising antisemitism at U.S colleges

By High Country Times | May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered a statement at a hearing titled "Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos."

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Republican leaders press HHS Secretary Becerra on university civil rights violations

By High Country Times | May 23, 2024

In a recent letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, several Republican leaders from the House Education and the Workforce Committee (E&W) and the House Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) expressed concerns regarding how HHS ensures that research universities prevent harassment and discrimination, particularly against individuals of Jewish faith and heritage. The letter was signed by E&W Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Subcommittee on Higher Education & Workforce Development Chair Burgess Owens (R-UT), E&C Chair Cathy McMorris...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ashe County in week ending May 18?

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chairman Bob Good criticizes union tactics at subcommittee hearing

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered a statement at a hearing titled "Big Labor Lies: Exposing Union Tactics to Undermine Free and Fair Elections" on May 22, 2024.

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Northwestern and Rutgers presidents to testify before Congress on antisemitism

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

Tomorrow at 9:45 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a full committee hearing with the presidents of Northwestern University, Rutgers University, and UCLA. The hearing is titled "Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos."

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Foxx demands answers on alleged misuse of retirement assets by Biden administration

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) sent letters to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Executive Director of the National Electrical Benefit Fund Investments (NEBF) Kevin McCormack, NEBF Trustees Lonnie R. Stevenson, David Long, Kenneth W. Cooper, and Dennis F. Quebe, North American Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, International Association of Fire Fighters General President Edward A. Kelly, and...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mitchell County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Wilkes County in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 18

By High Country Times | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Hearing on union tactics set for tomorrow by subcommittee

By High Country Times | May 21, 2024

Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will convene a hearing titled “Big Labor Lies: Exposing Union Tactics to Undermine Free and Fair Elections.”

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Foxx supports two bills aimed at enhancing workforce development

By High Country Times | May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) addressed the House Floor in support of H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, and H.R. 6585, the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. These bipartisan bills aim to enhance skills development opportunities and strengthen the workforce to help students and workers secure better jobs more quickly.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Watauga County in week ending May 18?

By High Country Times | May 20, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers Question Alleged Political Bias in Truman Scholarship Awards

By High Country Times | May 20, 2024

Today, key figures in the field of education and workforce development expressed their concerns over the alleged political bias in the distribution of Truman Scholarships. Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chairman Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL) have penned a letter to Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Executive Secretary Dr. Terry Babcock-Lumish.

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Presidents of top universities testify before committee on antisemitism

By High Country Times | May 20, 2024

On May 23, at 9:45 a.m., the Committee on Education and the Workforce, under the chairmanship of Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will conduct a full committee hearing with the presidents of Northwestern, Rutgers, and UCLA. The hearing is titled "Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos."

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Congressional leaders challenge Biden's $147 billion student loan transfer plan

By High Country Times | May 20, 2024

Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-LA) have spearheaded a bicameral letter signed by 129 Members of Congress. The letter, addressed to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, urges the Department to withdraw its latest attempt to transfer student loan debt onto American taxpayers.