Clash over climate change funding emerging in farm bill debate

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BY: ALLISON WINTER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 4:40 AM WASHINGTON —   As lawmakers begin envisioning the next farm bill, some U.S. House Republicans are wary of making climate change a priority for farmers and ranchers. The pushback from Republicans at a Tuesday hearing came as the Biden administration has tried to make significant new investments in climate change…

Democrat ESG Energy Crisis ‘Just Wrong’; Republicans to Lower Gas Prices

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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview that the Democrat ESG [Environmental, Social, and Governance] energy agenda is “just wrong” and that a House Republican majority would bring down energy prices. McCarthy spoke to Breitbart News ahead of the unveiling of the House Republican agenda, the Commitment to America. One of the core planks…

Allen lends support to newly unveiled GOP House agenda

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WASHINGTON - Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Augusta, called a newly unveiled GOP House agenda a common-sense counterpoint to President Joe Biden and the party in power. Rep. Kevin McCarthy unveiled the “Commitment to America” on Friday in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. McCarthy, who is poised to get the speaker’s gavel if Republicans win control of the House in the fall,…

91 Lawmakers Back Bill To ‘Undo The Negligent Biden Orders Right Now’

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By Jessica Szilagyi Published 91 Congressional lawmakers recently introduced the “Protect the UNBORN (Undo the Negligent Biden Orders Right Now) Act” to prohibit the implementation of and funding of what they’re calling “President Biden’s pro-abortion Executive Orders.” The initiative follows a letter sent to Biden in July, urging him to…

Clash over climate change funding emerging in farm bill debate

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WASHINGTON —   As lawmakers begin envisioning the next farm bill, some U.S. House Republicans are wary of making climate change a priority for farmers and ranchers. The pushback from Republicans at a Tuesday hearing came as the Biden administration has tried to make significant new investments in climate change mitigation on farmland, last week announcing 70 pilot projects to…

Burke County farmers meet with political leaders

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WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WFXG) - Georgia’s Farm Bureau reports one in seven working Georgians has an agriculture-related job. Feeding Georgia and the country fresh, local food products has been a priority for Congressman Rick Allen, who wants to make sure the state’s largest industry stays strong for generations to come.   Across the country, as baby boomers…

Bon Air receives failing grade

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Bon Air receives failing grade Living conditions at the Bon Air Apartments in Summerville have become so intolerable that a U.S. congressman has stepped in. Rick Allen (R-Ga.) demanded action from the Housing and Urban Development, and HUD Southeastern Regional Administrator Jose Alvarez recently sent an update that showed despite progress being made, the owners, Redwood Housing out…

Georgia Rep. Allen introduces legislation to help entrepreneurs build businesses

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Georgia Rep. Allen introduces legislation to help entrepreneurs build businesses U.S. Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA-12) is working to expand access to programs that would provide training and resources to anyone hoping to start their own business. Earlier this week, Allen introduced the Startup Act which amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 by including language that…

House Republican Introduces Bill Aimed at Boosting US Startup Companies

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House Republican Introduces Bill Aimed at Boosting US Startup Companies A Georgia congressman introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at boosting small businesses and offering incentives to startup companies across the country through expanded access to training programs and entrepreneurial resources. The Startup Act, conceived by Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., would serve as an…

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