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Senate committee approves USTR nominee

The Senate Finance Committee has approved Michael Froman, a law school classmate of President Barack Obama and a senior White House economic adviser, to be the next U.S. Trade Representative.

Keller transportation committee finalizes road improvements | News | Keller Citizen

"We are going to get some good work out of this, some improvements that will help the city," said Councilman John Hoffmann, committee chairman, at the close of the final meeting May 23.

UK parliamentary committee to examine work of MI5

He said the committee will "go where the evidence takes us" and judge if there was a problem.

A DART committee gives initial approval to providing bus service in Arlington

The committee is expected to take a final vote May 28 and send the proposal to the DART board of directors for approval.

Keller bond committee reviews projects | News | Keller Citizen

"Hoffmann said the good part of bond committee meeting process is that input starts with the citizens, goes to the committee and then to council before it heads to the ballot box.

IndyCar committee to review competition issues

Committee members will have one vote to make a recommendation and once a majority vote is achieved, the committee chairman will submit the recommendation to the IndyCar CEO for review.

Gabel resigns from committees after abuse claims

Andy Gabel has stepped down from International Skating Union and U.S. Speedskating committees after being accused of a sexual relationship with an underage skater in the 1990s.

Committee examining $500 million in IRS contracts

Issa asks for a series of documents related to Castillo and Signet from the IRS to be delivered to the committee by March 6 so it can continue its investigation.

Senate committee approves bill on Medicaid fraud

Committee chairwoman Sen. Jane Nelson introduced the bill which she says will empower the Office of the Inspector General to investigate fraud in the health care program for the poor and disabled.

Texas Senate, House education committees meet

Later, the House Public Education Committee will hear from its own invited witnesses for updates on school accountability and student assessment as it relates to state standardized testing.

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