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Wagner Introduces Bill to Combat China, Limit Its Global Influence

By West STL News | Jan 31, 2024

Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has introduced the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act, a bill aimed at combatting China's growing influence and limiting its access to sensitive American technologies. The legislation seeks to provide additional protections to prevent the sale of these technologies to foreign adversaries and requires companies to prove that their products do not jeopardize American interests.In a statement, Congresswoman Wagner expressed her concerns about China's intentions to assert more influence in the world, particularly through...

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Wagner, McCaul, Members of Foreign Affairs Committee Call on State Department to Reclaim Funding from UNRWA

By West STL News | Jan 31, 2024

In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Congresswoman Ann Wagner and Congressman Michael McCaul, along with 15 other Republican Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, demanded the immediate reclaiming of funding from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The letter emphasizes the need for the State Department to take action and withhold the tens of millions of dollars it has obligated or committed to UNRWA, citing concerns over the agency's association with U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).The decision to...

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Congresswoman Ann Wagner Mourns the Passing of Former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan

By West STL News | Jan 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) expressed her condolences on the passing of former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan. In a statement, Wagner described Carnahan as a dedicated public servant who cared deeply for the state of Missouri and earned the respect of all those around her."Jean was a public servant through and through," Wagner said. "She broke barriers as Missouri's first female Senator and left a long legacy of accomplishment that will be remembered for generations to come."Wagner also highlighted Carnahan's role as a stalwart First Lady of...

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Representatives Introduce the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act to Provide Federal Criminal Record Relief to Survivors of Human Trafficking

By West STL News | Jan 30, 2024

Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO), Russell Fry (SC-07), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Robert Garcia (D-CA) have introduced the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, a legislation aimed at providing federal criminal record relief to survivors of human trafficking who committed non-violent offenses as a direct result of being victims of trafficking. This bill seeks to address the issue of trafficking victims being forced or coerced into engaging in criminal activity, leading to their arrest, conviction, and incarceration without consideration of their victim status.The legislation...

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2,126 lawyers in good standing in cities in St. Louis County as of December 2023

By West STL News | Jan 28, 2024

There were 2,126 lawyers in good standing in cities in St. Louis County as of December 2023.

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By West STL News | Jan 27, 2024

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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40 is median age of St. Louis County residents by 2021

By West STL News | Jan 26, 2024

St. Louis County residents have a median age of 40-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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By West STL News | Jan 20, 2024

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wagner, Pappas, Burchett Lead Bipartisan Push To Include 1099-K Fix in Tax Package

By West STL News | Jan 18, 2024

Congresswoman Ann Wagner, Congressman Chris Pappas, and Congressman Tim Burchett have sent a letter to House and Ways and Means Committee leadership, urging the inclusion of a legislative fix for Form 1099-K reporting requirements in the upcoming tax package. The lawmakers emphasize the need for certainty and clarity for online sellers who are facing bureaucratic hurdles due to the changes in the reporting threshold.The recent changes in the 1099-K reporting threshold have raised concerns among millions of Americans who could be taxed for transactions such as selling a...

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By West STL News | Jan 13, 2024

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wagner Details Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation to Middle East

By West STL News | Jan 12, 2024

Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) has provided a detailed account of the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional delegation to the Middle East, led by Republican Senator Joni Ernst. The delegation visited Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and Bahrain, with the aim of assessing the situation on the ground, advocating for the release of American hostages held by Hamas, and planning for the future of Gaza.During the visit, Congresswoman Wagner emphasized the importance of standing behind Israel in its efforts to combat Hamas and create a demilitarized and deradicalized Gaza. She expressed...

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Financial Services Committee Republicans Demand Briefing from SEC on Compromised X Account, Unauthorized Bitcoin ETF Post

By West STL News | Jan 10, 2024

The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry, along with other committee members, has sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, demanding a briefing on the SEC's compromised X account. This incident led to a false tweet announcing the approval of Bitcoin ETFs on January 9.In their letter, the lawmakers expressed their concerns about the SEC's ability to communicate effectively with market participants. They highlighted the impact of the false tweet, which caused a rapid increase in the value of Bitcoin until...

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Reps. Wagner, Scott, And Hill Send Letter to Department of Labor About Their Fiduciary Rule

By West STL News | Jan 10, 2024

Jan 10, 2024Reps. Ann Wagner (R-MO), French Hill (R-AR), and David Scott (D-GA) have sent a letter to the Department of Labor expressing their concerns about the proposed fiduciary rule. The lawmakers argue that the rule will burden investors and limit access to financial retirement products.In their letter, the lawmakers outlined several concerns about the fiduciary rule. They believe that the rule would harm lower and middle-income workers, ignore federal court rulings, and hurt workers and retirees. They argue that the proposal makes it more expensive to invest for...

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Delegation Working to Release Hostages Returns from Middle East

By West STL News | Jan 9, 2024

A bipartisan and bicameral delegation, led by Congresswoman Ann Wagner and joined by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, has returned from the Middle East after advocating for the immediate release of American hostages held by Iran-backed Hamas. The delegation, which included several other members of Congress, traveled to Egypt, Israel, Qatar, and Bahrain to meet with senior leadership and lead negotiators.During the trip, Congresswoman Wagner emphasized the importance of eradicating Hamas and the need to bring American hostages home. She stated, "As Vice Chair of the House Foreign...

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By West STL News | Jan 6, 2024

The following parishes in the West STL News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.