Congressmen demand White House turn over investigative report on abuse and harassment by Biden Science Czar

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Ranking Member Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), and Subcommittee on the Environment Ranking Member Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) renewed their request for all reports, documents, and communications related to allegations of a toxic work environment at the Office of Science and … Continue reading Congressmen demand White House turn over investigative report on abuse and harassment by Biden Science Czar

Luetkemeyer: Skyrocketing Inflation is Devastating Small Businesses

Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) issued the following statement on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI): “Main Street USA has been subject to incompetent leadership and failed policies. Under the Biden Administration, small business owners have faced numerous difficulties caused by reckless policy making and wasteful spending,” said Ranking Member Luetkemeyer. “Skyrocketing inflation has compounded the … Continue reading Luetkemeyer: Skyrocketing Inflation is Devastating Small Businesses

Inflation Tracker: How Much Is Inflation Costing You?

Americans this year have faced the highest inflation rates in decades, making it harder for them to afford everyday goods and more expensive to raise their families. Prior research from Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Republicans has explored inflation costs by region, giving insight into how inflation varies across the country.[1] JEC Republicans’ Inflation Tracker will continue this work, … Continue reading Inflation Tracker: How Much Is Inflation Costing You?

Capito Explains How Biden’s Energy Policies Hurt Americans at the Gas Pump and Our Allies in Europe and Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor highlighting historically high gas prices, the Biden administration’s domestic energy policy decisions, and how they impact the crisis in Ukraine.HIGHLIGHTS:SKYROCKETING GAS PRICES: “People in West Virginia woke up this morning. And according … Continue reading Capito Explains How Biden’s Energy Policies Hurt Americans at the Gas Pump and Our Allies in Europe and Ukraine

Crapo: High Inflation Continues to Break Records

U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release showed inflation surged 7.9 percent year over year in February.  “Inflation continues to hit highs not seen in 40 years.  Unfortunately, the Administration’s reckless spending and misguided energy policies have led to broad-based price spikes, … Continue reading Crapo: High Inflation Continues to Break Records

Barrasso: The Geopolitical Importance of U.S. Energy Dominance Cannot Be Overstated

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered the following remarks at a full committee hearing to examine the use of energy as a tool and a weapon, and ensuring energy security for the United States and its allies.  The hearing featured testimony from Mr. … Continue reading Barrasso: The Geopolitical Importance of U.S. Energy Dominance Cannot Be Overstated

Wicker Leads Call to End Federal COVID Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandates

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today led 31 senators in a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to lift travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The senators called for an end to pre-departure testing requirements for travel to the U.S. and the … Continue reading Wicker Leads Call to End Federal COVID Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandates

Survey: Most Internal Medicine Residents Lack Adequate Knowledge About Cannabis

The majority of internists in training possess little or no knowledge about the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, according to survey data published in the journal BMJ Primary Care. A team of investigators with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York surveyed a group of internal medicine residents regarding their knowledge about the … Continue reading Survey: Most Internal Medicine Residents Lack Adequate Knowledge About Cannabis

Review: Influence of Cannabis on Driving Performance Less Significant Than Alcohol

The magnitude of cannabis’ influence on driving performance is far less than that of alcohol, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Addiction. Canadian researchers analyzed data from 57 studies assessing the influence of cannabis and alcohol on driving behavior and crash risk.  They acknowledged that cannabis exposure was typically associated with deviation in … Continue reading Review: Influence of Cannabis on Driving Performance Less Significant Than Alcohol

Study: Recent Cannabis Use Associated with Lower Resting Heart Rate

Current cannabis use is associated with lower resting heart rate, according to data published in The American Journal of Medicine. A team of researchers from Switzerland and the United States assessed the relationship between cannabis exposure and heart rate in a cohort of middle-aged adults. Subjects in the study were participants in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in … Continue reading Study: Recent Cannabis Use Associated with Lower Resting Heart Rate