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Senators Cassidy and Whitehouse propose legislation for primary care provider payment reform
Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have initiated a significant step towards addressing primary care challenges and reforming physician payment models. The senators released a Request for Information (RFI) in conjunction with the introduction of their bipartisan Pay PCPs Act. This legislation aims to enhance support and improve pay for high-quality primary care providers.
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Senator Cassidy announces $2.8 million FEMA relief for Louisiana post-Hurricane Ida
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that Louisiana will receive $2,812,028.40 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Ida relief. The Franciscan Ministries of Our Lady Health System is set to receive $1,537,769.70 for the permanent restoration of the Franciscan Ministries OLS Building. Additionally, Lafourche Parish will be granted $1,274,258.70 for damages to the Lockport Ball Field Park.
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Senators introduce resolution recognizing National Police Week 2024
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and 73 Senate colleagues have introduced a resolution designating the week of May 12 through 18, 2024, as National Police Week.
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Senator Cassidy highlights bipartisan solution for Social Security insolvency
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) recently expressed his concerns in a Letter to the Editor in the Washington Post, highlighting the urgent need for a solution to the imminent insolvency of Social Security and Medicare. He pointed out that neither leading presidential candidate has proposed a plan to address this pressing issue.
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Senator Cassidy supports Louisiana's lawsuit against Biden's PWFA regulation
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has expressed his support for the State of Louisiana's lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing it of unlawfully incorporating abortion politics into its enforcement regulations of the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Louisiana is not alone in this legal endeavor; Mississippi has also joined the fight against the Biden administration. In a similar vein, Tennessee and 16 other states have filed comparable litigation in the Eastern District of Arkansas.
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Senators propose bill to rename post office after late Congressman Luke Letlow
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) have proposed legislation to rename the United States Postal Service facility at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building". Luke Letlow was a native of Start who devoted his life to public service. He was elected in 2020 to represent the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana but tragically died from COVID-19 complications before he could be sworn into office.
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U.S. Senators introduce resolution supporting U.S.-Paraguay relationship
On the 213th anniversary of Paraguay's independence, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced a Senate resolution to welcome President Santiago Peña of Paraguay to the United States. The resolution also commemorates the 163-year bilateral relationship between the Republic of Paraguay and the United States.
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Senate passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to 'Dustoff' Crews
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill sponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to collectively award the Congressional Gold Medal to a group of Vietnam War veterans known as "Dustoff Crews". The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support.
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Republicans condemn Biden's policy on Israel weaponry
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and 46 Republican colleagues have introduced a resolution condemning any action by the Biden administration to withhold or restrict ammunition or weapons for Israel.
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Warnock named co-chair for 2024 National Seersucker Day by Cassidy
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) as his new National Seersucker Day Co-Chair. The 11th annual National Seersucker Day is set to be celebrated on June 13, 2024.
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Cassidy Releases Statement on Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Annual Report
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) issued a statement following the release of the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds annual report, which predicts Social Security becoming insolvent in 2033 and the Medicare Trust Fund in 2036. The report suggests a 21% benefit cut for all beneficiaries. Cassidy emphasized the importance of addressing the issue, stating, "The next president must find the courage to be honest with Americans that Social Security needs help to avoid the automatic 21% cut in nine years."
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Headline: Senator Cassidy Secures $2.2 Million Grant for High-Speed Internet Access
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.2 million grant to the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana in Elton. The grant aims to fund the construction of fiber optic cable along U.S. 165 to provide high-speed internet service to nearby residents and businesses in Allen Parish. This initiative will be complemented by $550,000 in local funds.
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Cassidy Announces $1.9 Million for Port Fourchon in Hurricane Ida Relief
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Greater Lafourche Port Commission will receive $1,875,441.09 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for permanent restoration work required as a result of Hurricane Ida. "Strong and resilient ports are a crucial part of Louisiana’s coastal communities," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will support repairs to ensure Port Fourchon is prepared for future storms."
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Cassidy Criticizes Biden Administration for Offshore Energy Leasing Delays
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has called out the Biden administration for its handling of offshore energy leasing, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting, Cassidy expressed concern over the administration's failure to comply with the law regarding oil and gas lease sales.Cassidy pointed out that the administration's commitment to holding three offshore lease sales over the next five years seemed unlikely, noting that "2024 is the first year without a lease sale since 1965." He expressed worry that...
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Cassidy, Johnson, Senate GOP Demand Biden Reject “Unacceptable” WHO Agreements
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and the entire Senate Republican Conference have demanded the Biden administration to withdraw its support for two international agreements being considered at this month's World Health Assembly (WHA) that would grant greater authority to the dysfunctional World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially weaken United States sovereignty.In a letter, the senators expressed their concerns about the WHO's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and criticized the Biden administration for supporting...
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ICYMI: State Affairs Highlights Cassidy’s Plan to Save Social Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has proposed a comprehensive plan to rescue Social Security from financial turmoil. In an op-ed published in State Affairs, Dr. Cassidy outlined his "Big Idea" aimed at safeguarding the future of the Social Security program."Our ‘Big Idea’ would repeal the automatic benefits cut, while the investment fund would also offset any borrowing required to pay benefits in the meantime," stated Dr. Cassidy. He emphasized that with some adjustments, the plan could ensure the program's sustainability for generations to come....
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Cassidy Leads Colleagues in Urging Commerce, Interior to Back Away from Regulations on Rice’s Whale, Actions to Shutdown Offshore Energy Development
On May 1, 2024, a group of U.S. Senators, including Bill Cassidy, Tommy Tuberville, Katie Boyd Britt, John Kennedy, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ted Cruz, and Roger Wicker, have come together to voice their concerns over proposed regulations regarding the Rice's whale and its potential impact on offshore energy development and military activities.In a letter addressed to the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Interior, the senators emphasized the need for sound scientific backing before implementing regulations that could have significant consequences. They highlighted the lack of...
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Cassidy Named 2024 Fiscal Hero by Fix the Debt
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has been honored as a 2024 Fiscal Hero by Fix the Debt, a project of the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Dr. Cassidy expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing his commitment to cutting the debt while safeguarding essential government programs. In his statement, he highlighted his efforts, from passing legislative acts like the Eliminate Government Oil-Paintings (EGO Act) and the MEGABYTE Act to addressing significant challenges such as ensuring the solvency of Social Security. He...
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Cassidy Announces $2.2 Million for Louisiana in Hurricanes Laura, Ida Relief
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $2,191,871.24 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricanes Laura and Ida relief. The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive $1,051,138.34 for building repairs damaged as a result of Hurricane Laura. Lafourche Parish will receive $1,140,732.90 for permanent repairs required as a result of Hurricane Ida. "Despite the devastation left by Hurricanes Laura and Ida, Louisiana is resilient," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will help our South Louisiana communities clean...
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Cassidy Announces $10.5 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane Ida Relief
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $10,540,170.55 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Hurricane Ida Relief."Louisiana has shown its resiliency while recovering from Hurricane Ida," said Dr. Cassidy.“This funding will help restore our communities in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes to ensure they are prepared when the next storm hits,” added Dr. Cassidy.