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Committee addresses hazing prevention and healthcare cost reduction

By High Country Times | Sep 11, 2024

Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered a statement at the Committee's markup of several bipartisan bills aimed at improving health, safety, and well-being in America. The bills under consideration include H.R. 5646, Stop Campus Hazing Act; H.R. 7233, Jenna Quinn Law of 2024; H.R. 736, PROTECT Kids Act; H.J. Res. 181, Congressional Review Act resolution to stop the Biden-Harris rule limiting access to Association Health Plans (AHPs); H.R. 3120, Healthy Competition for Better Care Act; and H.R. 9457, Transparent Telehealth Bills...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Yancey County in week ending Aug. 31?

By High Country Times | Sep 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, 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 Aug. 31?

By High Country Times | Sep 10, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Yancey County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Yancey County in week ending Aug. 31

By High Country Times | Sep 10, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Yancey County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Education committee set to mark up multiple bills on student protection and healthcare

By High Country Times | Sep 10, 2024

Tomorrow at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will mark up several bills, including H.R. 5646, Stop Campus Hazing Act; H.R. 7233, Jenna Quinn Law of 2024; H.R. 736, PROTECT Kids Act; H.J. Res. 181, Congressional Review Act resolution to stop the Biden-Harris rule limiting access to Association Health Plans (AHPs); H.R. 3120, Healthy Competition for Better Care Act; and H.R. 9457, Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024.

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Chairman Bob Good emphasizes value of ERISA at hearing on its 50th anniversary

By High Country Times | Sep 10, 2024

Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Bob Good (R-VA) delivered a statement at a hearing titled "ERISA's 50th Anniversary: The Value of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits." Good emphasized the economic concerns voiced by his constituents, including high gas prices, housing costs, and fears of an economic downturn. He highlighted the role of ERISA in providing economic security through employer-sponsored health benefits.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Watauga County in week ending Aug. 31

By High Country Times | Sep 10, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Math scores on ACT increased among Alleghany County 12th-graders in 2022-23 school year

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

Alleghany County district registered 15 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their Math performance on the ACT.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mitchell County in week ending Aug. 31?

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mitchell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Avery County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 31

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Avery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Foxx criticizes Biden-Harris administration's new mental health parity rules

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

WASHINGTON – The following statement may be attributed to the Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s final rules on mental health parity:

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1 gas station in cities throughout Watauga County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 31

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Watauga County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hearing to examine value of employer-sponsored health benefits under ERISA set for tomorrow

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

Tomorrow, September 10, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled "ERISA’s 50th Anniversary: The Value of Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits."

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Education committee set to mark up bills on hazing prevention and healthcare

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

On Wednesday, September 11, at 10:15 a.m., the Education and the Workforce Committee will mark up H.R. 5646, Stop Campus Hazing Act; H.R. 7233, Jenna Quinn Law of 2024; H.R. 736, PROTECT Kids Act; H.J. Res. 181, Congressional Review Act resolution to stop the Biden-Harris rule limiting access to Association Health Plans (AHPs); H.R. 3120, Healthy Competition for Better Care Act; and H.R. 9457, Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Wilkes County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 31

By High Country Times | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Wilkes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Alleghany County in week ending Aug. 31

By High Country Times | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ashe County in week ending Aug. 31?

By High Country Times | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ashe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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110 Wilkes County 12th-graders ready for college based on Math performance on 2022-23 ACT

By High Country Times | Sep 8, 2024

Wilkes County district registered 110 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their Math performance on the ACT.

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Which former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By High Country Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former High Country Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alleghany County in week ending Aug. 31?

By High Country Times | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Alleghany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.