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WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report multiple bills increasing Americans’ educational opportunities and giving them more tools to secure a strong retirement. As Chairman of the HELP Committee, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), is leading efforts to improve...

WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor by a 12-11 vote. “It is clear Mr. Sonderling is qualified,” said Dr. Cassidy. “As Secretary, I’m confident that he will protect workers, help businesses create more jobs, and help workers...

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, July 30, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on bills to increase Americans’ educational opportunities and give them more tools to secure a strong retirement. The Committee will also vote the nominations for Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response for the U.S. Department...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor discussing the progress on his Money and Value for Patients (MVP) agenda to lower health care costs. Yesterday, the HELP Committee voted 21-1 to advance the Patients...

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, July 23, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on the nomination for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Due to the vote being in the Senate Lobby, it is closed to the press. Vote totals will come out shortly after. Agenda: Nomination of Erica Schwartz to be...