Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on India's Domestic Political Setting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on India's domestic political setting (No. IF10298) on Aug. 10, 2022, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview
India, the world's most populous democracy, is, according to its Constitution, a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic" where the bulk of executive power rests with the prime minister and his Council of Ministers. Th more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Straw Purchase & Gun Trafficking Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on gun control - straw purchase and gun trafficking provisions (No. IF12190) on Aug. 9, 2022, by William J. Krouse, domestic security and crime policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938; P.L. 117-159). This law includes the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act, provisions of which more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Offshore Wind Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the offshore wind provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (No. IF10719) on Aug. 11, 2022.
The white paper was written by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, public finance specialist Molly F. Sherlock and acting section research manager Corrie E. Clark:
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On August 7, 2022, the Senate passed its version of budget reconciliation legislation (H.R. 5376), commonly more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on OSHA Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat (No. IN11701) on Aug. 10, 2022, by disability policy analyst Scott D. Szymendera.
Here are excerpts:
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Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work situations - such as b more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on State Laws Restricting or Prohibiting Abortion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the state laws restricting or prohibiting abortion (No. LSB10779) on Aug. 11, 2022, by law librarian Laura Deal.
Here are excerpts:
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The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overruled Roe v. Wade, providing states with greater discretion to restrict abortion access, including by limiting abortion prior to fetal viability. This Sidebar pr more
Congressional Research Service: 'Armed Career Criminal Act - Overview'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41449) on Aug. 11, 2022, entitled "Armed Career Criminal Act: An Overview" by Charles Doyle, American public law senior specialist:
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Summary
The Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA), 18 U.S.C. Sec. 924(e), requires imposition of a mandatory minimum 15-year term of imprisonment for recidivists convicted of prohibited possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g), who have three prior sta more
Congressional Research Service: 'Criminal Justice Data - Human Trafficking'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47211) on Aug. 10, 2022, entitled "Criminal Justice Data: Human Trafficking" by social policy analyst Emily J. Hanson and domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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SUMMARY
Human traffickers exploit vulnerable individuals for commercial sex and forced labor in a variety of legal and illegal industries, both across the United States and around the world. While some estimates of the inc more
Congressional Research Service: 'Ownership of Retirement Assets - Data in Brief'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47213) on Aug. 10, 2022, entitled "Ownership of Retirement Assets: Data in Brief" by income security analyst Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Household Ownership of Retirement Assets ... 2
Tables
Table 1. Retirement Asset Ownership and Account Balances Among U.S. Households in 2019 ... 5
Contacts
Author Information ... 8
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Introduction
R more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on 2022 Multicountry Outbreak of Monkeypox
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the 2022 multicountry outbreak of monkeypox (No. IF12191) Aug. 10, 2022, by acting section research manager Tiaji Salaam-Blyther.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
In May 2022, the International Health Regulations (IHR) Focal Point for the United Kingdom notified the World Health Organization (WHO) that an individual who travelled from the United Kingdom to Nigeria had a confir more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Excise Tax on Stock Repurchases & Tax Advantages of Buybacks Over Dividends
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the excise tax on stock repurchases and tax advantages of buybacks over dividends (No. IF11960) Aug. 10, 2022, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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The Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), as reported by the Committee on the Budget, includes a provision to impose a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases by publicly traded corporations. Stock repu more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Federal Crop Insurance Program - Limits on Administrative and Operating Subsidies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Federal Crop Insurance Program - limits on administrative and operating subsidies (No. IF12189) Aug. 10, 2022, by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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The federal crop insurance program (FCIP) offers farmers the opportunity to purchase insurance coverage against financial losses caused by a wide variety of perils, including certain adverse growin more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on NOAA's Role in Forecasting Tropical Cyclones
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's role in forecasting tropical cyclones (No. IF10719) Aug. 10, 2022, by natural resources policy analyst Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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Timely and accurate forecasts of tropical cyclones, including tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes (hereinafter TCs or storms), can provide life- and property-saving warnings more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on DOEd Proposed New Title IX Regulations on Sex Discrimination & Harassment at School
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Education Department proposed new Title IX Regulations on sex discrimination and harassment at school (No. LSB10804) Aug. 10, 2022, by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole.
Here are excerpts:
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The Department of Education (ED) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend its current regulations that implement Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Presidential Records Management - Preservation & Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Presidential Records Management - preservation and disposal (No. IF12056) on Aug. 9, 2022, by Meghan M. Stuessy, government organization and management analyst:
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Presidential records provide an essential window into many of the most consequential actions and decisions of the American government. The Presidential Records Act (PRA; 44 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2201-2209) sets forth requi more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Campaign Finance Policy & Email Spam Filtering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the campaign finance policy and email spam filtering - the Google advisory opinion request (No. IN11986) on Aug. 9, 2022, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett:
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Political campaigns rely heavily on email and the internet to raise money and court voters. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is considering an advisory opinion request (AOR) from Google, which se more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Federal & State Response to Drought in Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the Federal and State Response to Drought in the Colorado River Basin (No. IN11982) on Aug. 9, 2022, by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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The Colorado River Basin (Figure 1) covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are managed and governed by multiple laws, court decisions, and other documents kno more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on IRS-Related Funding in Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the IRS-related funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (No. IN11986) on Aug. 9, 2022, by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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Part 3 of Title I, Subtitle A of the draft Inflation Reduction Act (IRA, H.R. 5376, as passed by the Senate on August 7, 2022) would appropriate to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and related agencies a total of $79.6 billion, more
Congressional Research Service: 'Israel - Background & U.S. Relations in Brief' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44245) on Aug. 9, 2022, entitled "Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jim Zanotti.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Israel has forged close bilateral cooperation with the United States in many areas. A 10-year bilateral military aid memorandum of understanding - signed in 2016 - commits the United States to provide Israel $3.3 billion in Foreig more
Congressional Research Service: 'Israel - Background & U.S. Relations in Brief' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44245) on Aug. 9, 2022, entitled "Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief:"
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SUMMARY
The Abraham Accords
In late 2020 and early 2021, Israel reached agreements to normalize or improve its relations with four members of the Arab League: the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. The Trump Administration facilitated each of these agreements, known as the Ab more
Congressional Research Service: 'Tax Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47202) on Aug. 9, 2022, entitled "Tax Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act."
The report was written by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle, public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo and public finance specialists Molly F. Sherlock, Margot L. Crandall-Hollick and Donald J. Marples.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Tables
Table 1. Subtitle A - Deficit Reduction ... 2
T more
Congressional Research Service: 'U.S. Land-Grant University System - Overview & Role in Agricultural Research' (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45897) on Aug. 9, 2022, entitled "The U.S. Land-Grant University System: Overview and Role in Agricultural Research" by agricultural policy specialist Genevieve K. Croft.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
With the passage of the first Morrill Act in 1862, the United States began a novel policy of providing federal support for post-secondary education, focused on agriculture and the mechanical more
Congressional Research Service: 'U.S. Land-Grant University System - Overview & Role in Agricultural Research' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45897) on Aug. 9, 2022, entitled "The U.S. Land-Grant University System: Overview and Role in Agricultural Research:"
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Funding
USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers federal capacity and competitive grants to partner institutions for research, education, and extension activities (see Table 2 for NIFA discretionary appropriation d more
Congressional Research Service: 'U.S. Land-Grant University System - Overview & Role in Agricultural Research' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45897) on Aug. 9, 2022, entitled "The U.S. Land-Grant University System: Overview and Role in Agricultural Research:"
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Issues for Congress
Since establishing the land-grant university system in 1862, Congress has continued to shape and support the central role of land-grant institutions in U.S. agricultural research, extension, and education. As Congress cons more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on National Park Service's FY2023 Appropriations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the National Park Service's Fiscal 2023 Appropriations (No. IF12112) on Aug. 8, 2022, by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 423 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million no more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Overview of Moldova
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the overview of Moldova (No. IF10894) on Aug. 8, 2022, by Cory Welt, Russian and European affairs specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Moldova is one of three post-Soviet states - together with Ukraine and Georgia - that seeks greater integration with the West in the face of Russian resistance and territorial occupation. Many Members of Congress have long supported Moldova's democrat more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Status of Legislative Activity of NDAA FY2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the status of legislative activity of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2023 (No. IN11985) on Aug. 8, 2022, by defense budget analyst Brendan W. McGarry and Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen.
Here are excerpts:
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By law (31 U.S.C. Sec.1105(a)), the President is to send the federal budget request to Congress by the first Monday in February. more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, Aug. 1-Aug. 7, 2022
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the recent appellate decisions of interest to lawmakers, Aug. 1-Aug. 7, 2022 (No. LSB10803) on Aug. 8, 2022, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Michael D. Contino:
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The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of more
Congressional Research Service: 'Membership of 117th Congress - Profile'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46705) on Aug. 8, 2022, entitled "Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile" by senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 117th Congress (2021-2022) as of August 8, 2022, or at the beginning of the 117th Congress (January 3, 2021), where noted. Statistical information is included on selected charact more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Blue Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the blue economy (No. IF12188) on Aug. 5, 2022 by natural resources policy analysts Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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Marine economic activity, which may include activities occurring in the ocean, coastal areas, and Great Lakes, is important for economic growth, jobs, and livelihoods around the world, and particularly in coastal communities. However, so more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Federal Student Loan Repayment Programs for Behavioral Health Service Providers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the federal student loan repayment programs for behavioral health service providers (No. IF12184) on Aug. 4, 2022 by health services specialist Elayne J. Heisler and social policy analyst Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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Many policymakers have long-standing concerns about the availability of behavioral health (i.e., mental health and substance use) treatment services overall more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Domestic Response to Monkeypox Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the U.S. domestic response to the 2022 monkeypox outbreak (No. IF12186) on Aug. 5, 2022
The white paper was written by Taylor R. Wyatt and Hassan Z. Sheikh, public health emergency management analysts, and Kavya Sekar, health policy analyst.
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Background
On August 4, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary declared a Public Health Emergency for the monk more
Congressional Research Service: 'Judicial Review & National Environmental Policy Act of 1969' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47205) on Aug. 4, 2022, entitled "Judicial Review and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969" by legislative attorney Nina M. Hart.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), enacted in 1969, requires federal agencies to integrate environmental considerations into their decisionmaking processes. It also directs agencies to use interdisciplinary approa more
Congressional Research Service: 'Judicial Review & National Environmental Policy Act of 1969' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47205) on Aug. 4, 2022, entitled "Judicial Review and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969:"
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Selected Issues in NEPA Litigation
NEPA litigation involves a wide range of agencies and raises issues involving agency choices and determinations. This section provides an overview of selected issues raised in NEPA litigation that may be of interest to Congr more
Congressional Research Service: 'Veterans Service Organizations - Frequently Asked Questions'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46412) on Aug. 5, 2022, entitled "Veterans Service Organizations: Frequently Asked Questions" by senior research librarians Tamar B. Breslauer and Carol D. Davis:
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SUMMARY
Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) offer a range of services for veterans, servicemembers, dependents, and survivors. Some VSOs may provide programming for veterans in their communities, such as job fairs; others may more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Ongoing Efforts to Address Fraud & Adulteration of Honey
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the ongoing efforts to address fraud and adulteration of honey (No. IF12185) on Aug. 5, 2022 by agricultural policy specialist Renee Johnson.
Here are excerpts:
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In the next farm bill, Congress may address concerns raised by U.S. honey producers about the adulteration, misbranding, and fraudulent mislabeling of both domestically produced and imported honey. Some producer groups more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Security Forces Vetting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on excise tax on stock repurchases & tax advantages of buybacks over dividends (No. IF10575) on Aug. 5, 2022, by foreign affairs analyst Michael A. Weber:
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Introduction
The "Leahy Laws" prohibit U.S. assistance to foreign security force units when there is credible information that the unit has committed a "gross violation of human rights" (GVHR). Pursuant to the laws, before provi more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on DOE Loan Guarantee Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the Inflation Reduction Act - Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Programs (No. IN11984) on Aug. 5, 2022, by foreign affairs analyst Michael A. Weber.
Here are excerpts:
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As posted by the Senate Majority leader on July 27, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) would amend, expand, and appropriate money for two loan guarantee programs administered by the Department of En more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Electricity Transmission Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on electricity transmission provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (No. IN11981) on Aug. 5, 2022, by energy policy analyst Ashley J. Lawson:
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On July 27, 2022, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin released legislative text for the budget reconciliation legislation, also known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The IRA contains several provisions more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Federal & State Response to Drought in Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the proposed tax preference for domestic content in energy infrastructure (No. IN11982) on Aug. 5, 2022 by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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The Colorado River Basin (Figure 1) covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are managed and governed by multiple laws, court decisions, and other documents k more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Offshore Wind Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the offshore wind provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (No. IN11980) on Aug. 5, 2022.
The white paper was written by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, public finance specialist Molly F. Sherlock and acting section research manager Corrie E. Clark.
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On July 28, 2022, Senate Democratic leaders released draft text of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Proposed Tax Preference for Domestic Content in Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the proposed tax preference for domestic content in energy infrastructure (No. IN11983) on Aug. 5, 2022 by Christopher D. Watson, industrial organization and business analyst, and Molly F. Sherlock, public finance specialist:
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), now pending in Congress, would substantially revise numerous tax credits designed to support investment in energy more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Insurrection Bar to Office
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Insurrection Bar to Office - Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment (No. LSB10569) on Aug. 5, 2022 by legislative attorney Jennifer K. Elsea:
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In the aftermath of the events of January 6, 2021, in and around the U.S. Capitol, there have been calls for accountability for those who participated, as well as for those who may have helped instigate it. The breach of the Capito more
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8 New Professors Join New College Faculty This Fall
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 13 (TNSper) -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
Arizona State University's New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, based on ASU's West campus, is home to over 170 faculty members renowned in their fields for their innovative research.
This semester, New College welcomes eight new professors who will teach and conduct research across the college's three schools -- the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies, the School of Social and Be more
AFT's Weingarten Reacts to CDC Guidelines for Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNStalk) -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2022:
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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement responding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new safety guidelines for COVID-19.
"We welcome these guidelines. Every educator and every parent starts every school year with great hope, and this year even more so. After two years of uncertainty and disruption, we ne more
CAIR Responds to Appeals Court Ruling on College Curriculum That Forces Muslim Students to Denigrate Islam
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today responded to a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in a lawsuit against Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Professor Nicholas Damask over a course curriculum that forces Muslims students to denigrate Islam a more
Canadian Securities Regulators to Host Roundtable on Proposed Derivatives Business Conduct Rule
TORONTO, Canada, Aug. 13 -- The Canadian Securities Administrators issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today announced it will host a virtual roundtable on the proposed derivatives business conduct rule, the CSA's next step towards modernizing the regulatory framework for the OTC derivatives market in Canada. The roundtable will be held on September 28, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET.
Expert panels will explore a number of regu more
Global Affairs Canada: Minister Sajjan Announces Refugee Education Council Members on International Youth Day
OTTAWA, Canada, Aug. 13 (TNSper) -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
Canada is committed to empowering youth at home and around the world. Improving their access to education, amplifying their voices and engaging with them so they can influence decisions that directly affect them are key ways to ensure intergenerational solidarity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, which is the theme of this year's Internati more
Hampton University Alumni and Friends Donate $60,000 to Character Matters Scholarship and to Support Campus Ministries
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 (TNSfund) -- Hampton University issued the following news release:
On Sunday, May 22, then Hampton University President-Elect Darrell K. Williams and Mrs. Myra Richardson Williams were the guests of honor at a reception organized by The Friends of Hampton University to celebrate his impending installation as Hampton's 13th president. The event successfully raised $60,000 ($25,000 from Alfred Street Baptist Church) in support of the Character Matters Scholarship and ca more
House Majority Leader Hoyer Issues Statement on Inflation Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following floor statement on Aug. 12, 2022:
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House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:
"Today will be the culmination of the meeting of promises that President Biden made to the American people, resulting in some 7 million to 8 million more people voting for Presi more
Human Rights Campaign Condemns DeSantis Administration Move Banning Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Health Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release and July 8, 2022, letter:
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, cowing to the shamelessly discriminatory DeSantis Administration, announced a rule change that will -- contrary to all medical best practices -- deny gender affirming care to Floridians of all ages who rely on Medicaid. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) -- the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) more
Ketchikan Educator Wins Sealaska Heritage Institute 'Teacher of Distinction Award
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 13 (TNSawa) -- Sealaska Heritage Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
A Ketchikan teacher was honored with the 2022 "Teacher of Distinction" award by Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) today during SHI's Culturally Responsive Education Conference.
Teresa Dl'a Gwa T'awaa Varnell, a teacher and cultural coordinator for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District, is also the lead facilitator and teacher of SHI's Through the Cultural Lens program, wh more
Maria Moors Cabot Prize, President's Global Innovation Fund Awards, Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grants
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.
Columbia News produces a biweekly newsletter (subscribe here! (https://news.columbia.edu/content/enews-subscribe-and-archive#/cu_mailchimp_embed-5753)) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you' more
MC's Young Faculty Award Recipient Brings Corporate Accounting Savvy to School of Business
CLINTON, Mississippi, Aug. 13 (TNSawa) -- Mississippi College issued the following news:
When she was announced as the 2022 Pittman Young Faculty of the Year recipient during Mississippi College's Central Ceremony last May, Taylor Corso wasn't in Swor Auditorium at Nelson Hall to receive the honor.
The assistant professor in the School of Business valued being considered for the prestigious award, established in 2004 by the late George Pittman '59, former longtime MC English Department chairma more
Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Public Act 184 of 2022 - Retirement System Flexibilities
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo:
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent Anthony Estell, Director, Michigan Office of Retirement Services
SUBJECT: Public Act 184 of 2022: Retirement System Flexibilities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed into law Public Act 184 of 2022 that simplifies the retirem more
New Engelberg Scholars Highlight Atlantic City's Diversity
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 (TNSfund) -- Stockton University issued the following news:
Three years ago when Al and Gail Engelberg first donated $1 million to Stockton University to create a scholarship program, the couple wanted to make a significant impact on Atlantic City and celebrate its diversity.
In 2022 as the first cohort has graduated, the latest recipients of the Engelberg Leadership Scholarship are a vivid example of the city's melting pot.
The families of Karen Pelaez Moreno (M more
One Week In, Mnookin and Community Partners Discuss Improving Educational Access, Reducing Racial Disparities
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2022:
It's mostly underutilized land today, but within a couple of years, the site on Madison's south side is expected to be home to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture -- a three-story, 65,000-square-foot space touted as unlike anything else in the country.
"We want it to be a hub for folks who strive for Black excellence to meet each other," said the Rev. Alex Gee, the cent more
Pa. Democratic Party: Farmers, Teachers, Doctors Slam Oz
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
In a brutal couple days for a floundering Oz campaign, Oz has taken yet another step towards pissing off every group of voters that exists in Pennsylvania.
A recent report from the Philadelphia Inquirer revealed the millionaire scam artist from New Jersey received a $50,000 tax credit on his $3.1M manor by taking advantage of a tax program that is meant to benefit Pennsylvania farmers and forest p more
Pa. Education Dept.: Today's Educators Play Critical Role in the Commonwealth's Future Workforce
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2022:
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Executive Deputy Secretary Dr. Debora Carrera today visited Susquenita High School to thank educators for their dedication and commitment to students across the commonwealth.
"We are inspired by educators across Pennsylvania every day. We recognize that things are not always easy, but we appreciate the work you put in daily for you more
Rep. Bacon Votes Against Democrats' Reckless Tax, Spending Package
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) today released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This $740 billion spending package raises taxes and redirects hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare to insurance companies; gives $80 billion in new funding to the IRS; and hires an additional 87,000 IRS agents to audit Americans. The increase would more th more
Three Organizations in Region 7 Selected to Receive Funding for Environmental Education From EPA
LENEXA, Kansas, Aug. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of three organizations in Missouri and Kansas to receive funding for projects through the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program.
The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE), Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG), and South Central Ozark Council of Governments (SCOCG) in Missouri are amon more
U.N. Population Fund: Bridging Digital, Generational Divides in Moldova
CUIZAUCA, Moldova, Aug. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Population Fund, formerly the United Nations Fund for Population Activities, issued the following news:
Last year, retired teacher Elena Gobjila returned to the classroom. But this time, she was the student. Under the patient tutelage of Catalina Neghina, her own former student, the 74-year-old learned to use the Internet.
"During my first lesson, I told her, Catalina, I taught you to hold a pen, now you have to help me learn all the se more
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Recruitment Incentive for Public Education
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow issued the following memo:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Recruitment Incentive for Public Education (RIPE)
The 2022 Special Session I of the General Assembly appropriated federal funding for fiscal year 2023 to support recruitment efforts for school divisions hiring to fill instructional positions between August more
AFT's Weingarten Responds to Latest PDK Poll Showing Broad Support for School Safety Measures, But Limited Support for Arming Teachers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSres) -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the preliminary results(link is external) of the 54th annual PDK Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools, which demonstrates broad support for school security measures, but not for arming teachers.
The results echo the AFT's own member poll, which showed more than 75 perce more
American Academy of Audiology: Academic Decline Could Be a Sign of Hearing Loss
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The American Academy of Audiology issued the following news release:
As children across the U.S. prepare to get back to school, the American Academy of Audiology recommends that parents and teachers pay close attention to children's hearing ability. Education is primarily delivered through auditory input and even a mild hearing loss can impact a child's success in school. Children with untreated hearing loss use more cognitive energy to understand what is being said more
Digital Promise Awards 3 Learning and Employment Record Technologies With Newly Launched LER Inclusive Design Product Certification
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSawa) -- Digital Promise issued the following news release:
National education nonprofit, Digital Promise has developed the Inclusive Design Product Certification for Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This Product Certification is intended to serve as a reliable signal for educators, administrators, and employers, as well as learners and workers to quickly identify which technologies have been designed and developed to reduce and/or remove features that could result more
HarperCollins Christian Publishing: Study Gateway Debuts Fall Lineup of Video Bible Studies
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- HarperCollins Christian Publishing, a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following company news release:
Study Gateway, a leading video Bible study streaming service, today revealed its fall 2022 schedule of studies from Harper Christian Resources, the curriculum imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. This inspiring group of bestselling Christian authors, pastors and Bible teachers are debuting more than 50 new videos from eight different more
National Association of School Resource Officers: School Resource Officer Prevents Potential School Shooting With Skillful De-Escalation
HOOVER, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- National Association of School Resource Officers issued the following school resource officer success story:
The new school resource officer (SRO) recognized the weight and shape of a handgun through a teen's jacket pocket. The 17-year-old boy had his hand poised over the pocket as he stood in a school office while two administrators attempted to search him for marijuana that February day in 2021.
Officer Mary Thoroman of the Sarasota County (Florida) Schools Police more
Oak Ridge Associated Universities Awards $21,000 in Education Grants to Nine East Tennessee Teachers
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release:
Nine teachers from schools in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan and Scott Counties received a total of $21,000 in new teaching materials and supplies through the 2022 edition of the ORAU Education Grants program.
Robotics kits, 3D printers and filament, computers, caterpillars, books and makerspace materials were among the items teachers requested for the classrooms. With new technology and class more
VSU Faculty Study Impact of Virtual Reality on Performance Anxiety
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSres) -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
Dr. Mark McQuade was touring Valdosta State University's Virtual Reality Lab when inspiration struck. The associate professor of music wondered if the technology could help his students overcome performance anxiety.
"As a teacher I am always looking for new ways to help students succeed and reach their full potential," he shared.
McQuade listened to Dr. Bobbie Ticknor, coordinator of VSU's Virtual Real more
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GOVERNMENT - Congressional Testimony
House Select Committee on Climate Crisis Issues Testimony From Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Executive Director DeCoteau
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis issued the following testimony by Aja DeCoteau, executive director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, involving a hearing on Aug. 3, 2022, entitled "Building Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities: Perspectives From Oregon's State, Local and Tribal Partners":
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My name is Aja DeCoteau. I am the executive director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), the fisheries technical and co more
House Select Committee on Climate Crisis Issues Testimony From Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Executive Director Placido
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis issued the following written testimony by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Executive Director Elaine Placido involving a hearing on Aug. 3, 2022, entitled "Building Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities: Perspectives From Oregon's State, Local and Tribal Partners":
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I am honored to share our climate resilience efforts in the lower Columbia. The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is currently in its 27th year as a Na more
House Select Committee on Climate Crisis Issues Testimony From Oregon State University Associate Professor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis issued the following testimony by Francis Chan, an associate professor at Oregon State University, involving a hearing on Aug. 3, 2022, entitled "Building Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities: Perspectives From Oregon's State, Local and Tribal Partners":
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Thank you Chair Castor, Ranking Member Graves, and Representative Bonamici for this opportunity to speak to you today to discuss the important issue of building cli more
House Select Committee on Climate Crisis Issues Testimony From Westervelt Ecological Services' Rocky Mountain Region Director Bell
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis issued the following written testimony by Tyler Bell, director of Westervelt Ecological Services' Rocky Mountain Region involving a hearing on Aug. 3, 2022, entitled "Building Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities: Perspectives From Oregon's State, Local and Tribal Partners":
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Chair Castor, Ranking Member Graves, and distinguished Members of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, on behalf of The Westervelt more
Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From Health Resources & Services Administrator Johnson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Carole Johnson, administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration at the Health and Human Services Department, involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Fighting Fentanyl: The Federal Response to a Growing Crisis ":
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about the work of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to address more
Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From HHS Assistant Secretary Delphin-Rittmon
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following written statement by Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, assistant secretary for mental health and substance use at the Health and Human Services Department, involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Fighting Fentanyl: The Federal Response to a Growing Crisis ":
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Good morning. Thank you, Chair Murray, Ranking Member Burr, and members of the committee for inviting me to testify during this h more
Senate Health Committee Issues Testimony From National Center for Injury Prevention & Control Director Jones
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Christopher Jones, acting director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Fighting Fentanyl: The Federal Response to a Growing Crisis ":
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Chair Murray, Ranking Member Burr, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here to more
Joint Economic Committee Issues Testimony From Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Senior Director Burd-Sharps
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by Sarah Burd-Sharps, senior director of research at Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, involving a hearing on July 20, 2022, entitled "The Economic Toll of Gun Violence":
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Good afternoon, Chairman Beyer, Vice Chair Heinrich, and members of the committee. It is an honor to appear before you to testify on the economic cost of gun violence in the United States.
My name is Sarah Burd-Sharps, and I am the more
Joint Economic Committee Issues Testimony From Gunfight Author Busse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by Gunfight author Ryan Busse involving a hearing on July 20, 2022, entitled "The Economic Toll of Gun Violence."
Busse is also the senior advisor at Giffords.
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I grew up on a ranch where guns were an integral part of our lives. When we had time for fun, it often involved guns; hunting and shooting with my father or brother or friends. Guns were also tools for work and protection. For me, firearms came to more
Joint Economic Committee Issues Testimony From Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Prevention Director Sathya
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by Chethan Sathya, director of the Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Northwell Health, involving a hearing on July 20, 2022, entitled "The Economic Toll of Gun Violence."
Sathya is also an assistant professor of pediatrics and surgery and a firearm injury prevention researcher.
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Chairman Beyer, Vice-Chair Henrich, Ranking Member Lee, and members of the committee, thank you for inviting me to speak with more
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From North American Securities Administrators Association President Lubin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following written testimony by Melanie Senter Lubin, president of the North American Securities Administrators Association, involving a hybrid hearing on July 28, 2022, entitled "Protecting Investors and Savers: Understanding Scams and Risks in Crypto and Securities Markets":
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Organized in 1919, the North American Securities Administrators Association ("NASAA") is the oldest international orga more
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From DOE Southwestern Power Administrator Wech
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Mike Wech, administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration of the Energy Department, involving a hearing on July 28, 2022, on a legislation to establish the Southwestern Power Administration Fund (S. 3719):
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Chairman Manchin, Ranking Member Barrasso, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to represent Southwestern P more
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From TerraPower External Affairs Director Navin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by TerraPower External Affairs Director Jeff Navin involving a hearing on July 28, 2022, on energy legislation:
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My name is Jeff Navin and I am the Director of External Affairs for TerraPower, the advanced nuclear company that will be developing the Natrium(TM) project in Kemmerer, Wyoming in partnership with the United States Department of Energy and PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power, ne more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Access CEO Freij
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Access CEO Maha Freij involving a field hearing on June 25, 2022, entitled "Reviewing the 2022 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan":
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Chairman Peters, and distinguished members and staff of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, it is my honor to address this Committee on behalf of ACCESS, the nation's largest service provider to Middle Easter more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Detroit Mayor Duggan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Detroit Mayor Michael E. Duggan involving a field hearing on June 25, 2022, entitled "Reviewing the 2022 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan":
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Good morning, Chairman Peters. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today, and I ask that my full written statement be entered into the record.
Tens of thousands of Detroiters were not counted in the 2020 Census. This is more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development Vice Chair Garcia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jane C. Garcia, vice chair of Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development, involving a field hearing on June 25, 2022, entitled "Reviewing the 2022 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan":
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As a former census employee who worked over 4 censuses, 1980 - 2010, I know the importance of preparation to complete a thorough and accurate census. It takes approximately 1 more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Michigan Nonprofit Association President Kuhn
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Kelley J. Kuhn, president and CEO of Michigan Nonprofit Association, involving a field hearing on June 25, 2022, entitled "Reviewing the 2022 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan":
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My name is Kelley Kuhn, president and CEO of Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA). Founded in 1990, MNA is a 501 c (3) statewide membership organization that serves nonprofits through advo more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From University of Michigan Professor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jeffrey Morenoff, professor of public policy and sociology at the University of Michigan, involving a field hearing on June 25, 2022, entitled "Reviewing the 2022 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan":
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When the 2020 Census population counts came out, I was taken aback. As a demographer and sociologist who conducts ongoing research in Detroit in connection with the De more
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan CEO Anderson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by N. Charles Anderson, president and CEO of the Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan, involving a field hearing on June 25, 2022, entitled "Reviewing the 2022 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan":
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Chairman Peters, thank you for this opportunity to testify today on Reviewing the 2020 Census: Local Perspectives in Michigan. Specifically, thank you for bring more
Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Federal Defender Program Trial Attorney Shepard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations issued the following testimony by Rebecca Shepard, a trial attorney with the Federal Defender Program Inc., involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Corruption, Abuse and Misconduct at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta":
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My name is Rebecca Shepard. I am a trial attorney with the Federal Defender Program, Inc. of the Northern District of Georgia, a federal community defende more
Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta Ex-Chief Psychologist Ramirez
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations issued the following written testimony by Erika Ramirez, ex-chief psychologist at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta, involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Corruption, Abuse and Misconduct at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta":
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Chairman Ossoff, Ranking Member Johnson and members of the Subcommittee. It is my professional and personal honor to participate in this hearing.
I cons more
Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta Ex-Senior Manager Whitehead
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations issued the following written testimony by U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta Ex-Senior Manager Terri Whitehead involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Corruption, Abuse and Misconduct at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta":
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I am here to testify about the many abuses and gross mismanagement I personally witnessed while serving at United States Penitentiary (USP) Atlanta from August more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From ConBody CEO Marte
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by ConBody CEO Coss Marte involving a hearing on July 27, 2022, entitled "A New Start: Opportunities and Barriers to Entrepreneurship for Returning Citizens and Justice Impacted Individuals":
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Chairman Cardin, Ranking Member Paul, and members of the committee, I really appreciate you inviting me to share my journey as a Small Business owner with a criminal record. I'm born and ra more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From DV8 Kitchen Owner Perez
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following written testimony by DV8 Kitchen owner Rob Perez involving a hearing on July 27, 2022, entitled "A New Start: Opportunities and Barriers to Entrepreneurship for Returning Citizens and Justice Impacted Individuals":
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I'm Rob Perez, and along with my wife Diane, own DV8 Kitchen. DV8 is a restaurant and a bakery company in Lexington, Kentucky that employs people recovering from substance use more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Wharton School of Business Professor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following written testimony by Damon Phillips, management professor at the Wharton School of Business in the University of Pennsylvania, involving a hearing on July 27, 2022, entitled "A New Start: Opportunities and Barriers to Entrepreneurship for Returning Citizens and Justice Impacted Individuals":
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Thank you for this opportunity to share the latest research on this important topic. I am a profes more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Brown Goldstein & Levy Partner Hill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Eve Hill, a partner at Brown Goldstein and Levy, involving a hearing on July 28, 2022, entitled "Click Here: Accessible Federal Technology for People With Disabilities, Older Americans and Veterans."
Hill was a deputy assistant attorney general at the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division.
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My name is Eve Hill. I am a Partner at Brown Goldstein & Levy and was formerly a Deputy Assistant At more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From National Federation of The Blind Executive Director Lewis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Anil Lewis, executive director of blindness initiatives for the National Federation of the Blind, involving a hearing on July 28, 2022, entitled "Click Here: Accessible Federal Technology for People With Disabilities, Older Americans and Veterans":
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I would like to thank the Chair Casey, Ranking Member Scott, and all of the other members of the Special Committee on Aging for this opportunity to more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Technology for Our Whole Lives Specialist Lieberman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Jule Ann Lieberman, a specialist in technology for low vision and blindness with Technology for Our Whole Lives, involving a hearing on July 28, 2022, entitled "Click Here: Accessible Federal Technology for People With Disabilities, Older Americans and Veterans":
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My name is Jule Ann Lieberman, and I am a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania. My formative years were in Saint Clair, a small town in more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From National Fallen Officer Foundation President Pennie
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by National Fallen Officer Foundation President Tre Pennie involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Law Enforcement Officer Safety: Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve":
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On behalf of law enforcement officers across the country, I am honored to appear before this Committee to speak on a topic that's near and dear to heart - protecting police and our communities.
According to the FBI, 2021 marke more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From Police Executive Research Forum President Harrison
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Police Executive Research Forum President Michael S. Harrison involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Law Enforcement Officer Safety: Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve."
Harrison is also the Baltimore Police Commissioner.
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Serving as a member of law enforcement is not just a profession; it's a calling. In my 30 years of experience as a police officer and my 8 years as a police executive i more
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Annapolis Chief of Police Jackson
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism issued the following testimony by Annapolis Chief of Police Edward Jackson involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Decriminalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level: Necessary Steps to Address Past Harms":
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I am Chief Edward Jackson, and I currently serve the city of Annapolis as their Chief of Police. Prior to my service in Annapolis, I served for over twenty-one years with the Baltimore more
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Md. Center for Harm Reduction Services Medical Director Burnett
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism issued the following testimony by Malik Burnett, medical director of the Center for Harm Reduction Services in Maryland Department of Health, involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Decriminalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level: Necessary Steps to Address Past Harms":
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Chairman Booker, Ranking Member Cotton, and members of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism, it more
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Weldon Project President Angelos
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism issued the following testimony by Weldon Project President Weldon Angelos involving a hearing on July 26, 2022, entitled "Decriminalizing Cannabis at the Federal Level: Necessary Steps to Address Past Harms."
Angelos is also the co-founder of the Cannabis Freedom Alliance and the Mission (Green), a music producer and a criminal justice reform advocate.
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My name is Weldon Angelos, and I am li more
Journals Political
Mobilization Journal Issues Research Articles in June 2022 Edition
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- Mobilization, a journal that says it specializes in social and political movements and other forms of contentious politics, posted research articles on the following topics in its June 2022 quarterly edition:
ARTICLES:
* Predicting The Onset, Evolution, And Postgraduate Impact Of College Activism
* A new collective bargain? A multicase comparison of u.s. Labor union strategy
* Indignation As Affective Transformation: An Affect-Theoretical Approach To more
Australian Journal of Political Science Issues Research Articles in Vol. 57, No. 2
LONDON, England, Aug. 11 -- The Australian Journal of Political Science, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers subdisciplines of political studies from the Australian Political Studies Association, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 57, No. 2 edition:
Articles:
* Foreign interference and digital democracy: is digital era governance putting Australia at risk?
* Egalitarian nationhoods: a political theory in defence of the voice to parliament in the Uluru Sta more
International Journal of Public Opinion Research Issues Research Articles in Vol. 34, Issue 2
OXFORD, England, Aug. 9 -- The International Journal of Public Opinion Research, a peer-reviewed journal from the World Association for Public Opinion Research that says it contributes to theory development and testing about political, social and current issues, particularly those that involve comparative analysis, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 34, Issue 2 edition:
Articles:
* Mass Media Influence on the Rapid Rise of Climate Change
* Corruption and Politica more
