Senate Armed Services Committee Issues Testimony From Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Helvey
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following testimony by David Helvey, acting assistant secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, at a hearing entitled "The Transition of All U.S. and Coalition Forces From Afghanistan and Its Implications":
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Thank you for this opportunity to provide you with more details on the President's April 14 decision to withdraw the remaining U.S. forces from Afghanistan. After a rigorous review of the way forward in more
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Akron Community Foundation: Medina County Women's Endowment Fund Awards Record $25,800 in Annual Grants to Nonprofits Serving Women, Children
AKRON, Ohio, June 12 (TNSGra) -- Akron Community Foundation issued the following news release:
The Medina County Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $25,800 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of Medina County's women and children. This year's round of grants represents the largest amount awarded in a single year in the Medina County Women's Endowment Fund's 23-year history. Since its inception, the fund has awarded more than $244,000 in gra more
American College of Physicians: Panel Discusses Care for Patients With Persistent Symptoms After Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 (TNSJou) -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release:
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and Annals of Internal Medicine hosted a virtual COVID-19 forum where expert panelists discussed practical clinical considerations related to patient care for those experiencing symptoms long after "recovering" from acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Held on June 9, COVID-19 Forum V: Evaluation and Care of Patients with Persistent Symptoms Foll more
American Medical Association Survey Shows Over 96% of Doctors Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 (TNSRep) -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The American Medical Association (AMA) today released a new survey (PDF) among practicing physicians that shows more than 96 percent of surveyed U.S. physicians have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with no significant difference in vaccination rates across regions. Of the physicians who are not yet vaccinated, an additional 45 percent do plan to get vaccinated.
The na more
American Public Transportation Association Releases New High-Performance Rail ROI Report
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRep) -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release:
At this week's 2021 APTA-UITP Rail Conference, in a session entitled "Advancing High-Performance Rail Corridors: Making the Business Case", the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released a new high-performance rail return on investment report, "Assessing the Business Case ROI for Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor Investment: Guide for Decision Makers". This new repor more
American Roentgen Ray Society: Postop Chylothorax Treated With Intranodal Lymphangiography, Ethiodized Oil
LEESBURG, Virginia, June 12 (TNSJou) -- The American Roentgen Ray Society issued the following news release:
According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), high-dose intranodal lymphangiography (INL) with ethiodized oil is a safe and effective procedure for treating high-output postsurgical chylothorax with chest tube removal in 83% of patients.
"To our knowledge," wrote corresponding author Geert Maleux of University Hospitals in Leuven, Belgium, "no data are available on the saf more
Anti-Defamation League Calls on Seven Mideast Governments to Address Antisemitism and Incitement in State-Sponsored Sermons
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
During and after the recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas, top religious officials in seven U.S.-allied Mideast countries used their positions of authority to spread incitement to hatred or violence against Jews and Israel.
A new report (https://www.adl.org/blog/hateful-sermons-from-seven-us-allies) from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), issued today, provides new trans more
Association for Psychological Science: A 'Nudge' May Not Be Enough to Counter Fake News Online
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSJou) -- The Association for Psychological Science issued the following news release June 11, 2021:
In 2020, research on misinformation related to COVID-19 suggested that priming people--giving them cues to think about the accuracy of information--could make them more discerning when it comes to what they share on social media. These tantalizing results, however, may not be as promising as once hoped.
Recently, the Center for Open Science asked an independent team of re more
Broad Institute: Research Roundup - June 11, 2021
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 12 (TNSJou) -- The Broad Institute issued the following research roundup:
Welcome to the June 11, 2021 installment of Research Roundup, a recurring snapshot of recent studies published by scientists at the Broad Institute and their collaborators.
A marker of infection risk in the elderly
Risk of infection increases dramatically as a person ages, but scientists do not yet fully understand the link between advanced age and immunity. Maryam Zekavat, Shu-Hong Lin, M more
Center for Biological Diversity: Developers End Pursuit of World's Largest Methanol Refinery Planned for Washington
TACOMA, Washington, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following joint news release on June 11, 2021:
In a stunning climate victory, Northwest Innovation Works, which backs a controversial fossil fuel processing and export proposal in Kalama, Washington, officially abandoned its fracked gas refinery and pipeline proposal, terminating the company's lease with the Port of Kalama. The decision comes after years of local and regional activism to stop the massive frac more
Center for Biological Diversity: Groups to Biden - Halt New Oil Drilling, Cancel Trump Leases on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRep) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following joint news release on June 10, 2021:
Climate and conservation groups today called on the Biden administration to halt new drilling permits and cancel unlawful Trump-era oil and gas leases on public lands.
The letter (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public_lands/energy/dirty_energy_development/pdfs/Final-10-June-Interim-actions-letter.pdf) urges the Interior Department to enact a range of inter more
Center for Economic & Policy Research: Interactive Tool Shows State-Level Employment Impact of Reducing Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release:
A recent study by the Center for Economic and Policy Research showed that an aggressive reduction in fossil fuel use over two decades is projected to cause an annual job loss that is less than the number of workers that employers typically fire or lay off in a single day.
To better understand the study's finding that employment impact would be limited even in states that are heavily d more
Consumer Reports Applauds House Legislation to Address Dominant Online Platform Abuse
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRep) -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The House Judiciary Committee today introduced a package of bills to address concerns with the market power exerted by large online platforms to block competition and deny consumers choice and value. The bills address a number of serious problems identified in the Antitrust Subcommittee's year-long bipartisan investigation into competition in the online marketplace, and described in the Subcommi more
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis: Powering Up Solar Irrigation Effort Will Support India's Renewable Energy Targets
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12 (TNSRep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
India's mission to deploy some 2 million off-grid solar-powered irrigation pumps is making sluggish progress, with only one-eighth of the target achieved so far, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) which urges the central and state governments to remove bottlenecks in the installation of solar pumps.
"Sola more
International Joint Commission: Study Explores New Fish Passage Options for St. Croix Dams
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRep) -- The International Joint Commission issued the following news release:
In keeping with its role to monitor the health of the St. Croix river aquatic ecosystem, the International St. Croix River Watershed Board has released a study exploring opportunities and constraints for improved fish passage for the lower stretches of the St. Croix River.
A number of important fish species to the St. Croix River ecosystem, such as alewives, blueback herring, Atlantic salmon, more
New Association of American Medical Colleges Report Reinforces Mounting Physician Shortage Amid COVID-19 Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
According to new data published today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges), the United States could see an estimated shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many of the deepest disparities in health and access to health care services an more
Open Markets Applauds New Bipartisan Legislation to Rein in Big Tech as Important First Step
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRep) -- Open Markets Institute issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee, led by Chairman David Cicilline, introduced a group of bipartisan bills today aiming to implement recommendations set forth in the subcommittee's October 2020 report, which was based on its 17-month investigation of America's largest tech companies: Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple.
The Open Markets Institute applauds this big step forward in more
OPERA America Awards $36,650 in Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSGra) -- OPERA America issued the following news release:
OPERA America is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors program. This new initiative allows Professional Company Members to receive up to $10,000 to subsidize as much as 50 percent of the fee of a woman stage director or conductor who is contracted for the first time by the company. The grants are generously funded by the Marineau Family Foundation.
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The Skin Cancer Foundation Awards 2021 Research Grants
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSGra) -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release:
This spring, The Skin Cancer Foundation awarded a combined total of $125,000 in grants to three researchers in dermatology. The funds support pilot research projects related to the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. Over the past 40 years, generous donors to The Skin Cancer Foundation's Research Grants program have provided more than $2 million to more than 150 physicians and investigato more
Universities Space Research Association Scientists to Explore Venus With NASA's DAVINCI Mission
COLUMBIA, Maryland, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release:
NASA recently announced the selection of Goddard Space Flight Center's DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) mission as part of its Discovery Program. Universities Space Research Association's (USRA's) Drs. Justin Filiberto and Walter Kiefer at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) are science co-investigators on the team that wi more
Boston Foundation: New Data Analysis Shows Sharp Gains in Employment, Earnings for Community College Completers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 11 (TNSRes) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release:
Analysis of data from a statewide system that links data across high schools, postsecondary institutions, and employers by MassINC and The Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University finds community college completion leads to substantial gains in employment and earnings - an increase of as much as $14,100 annually in salary in some fields.
The repor more
Broadening Equitable Access to Vaccinations Are Featured Grants From United Way of Greater Atlanta and Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Fund
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSGra) -- The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
As our region continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a critical need for investments that broaden access to vaccines for communities that do not have equitable opportunities to receive them. Education to address vaccine hesitancy, especially among immigrant and minority communities, is also a priority to ensure maximum vaccination levels across more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Analysis - THC Per Se Thresholds Are Unreliable Indicators of Psychomotor Impairment
HERBORN, Germany, June 11 (TNSJou) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release:
The presence of THC concentrations in blood is an unreliable predictor of impaired driving performance, according to a literature review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry.
A team of investigators from Germany and the United States reviewed multiple scientific papers published over the past decade assessing the relationship between THC blood levels, more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Fewer Older Americans Perceive Significant Risks Associated With Marijuana Use
SAN DIEGO, California, June 11 (TNSJou) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release:
The percentage of older Americans who believe that the use of marijuana poses significant risks to health is declining, according to data published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
A team of researchers affiliated with the University of California, San Diego assessed the attitudes of older Americans (ages 65 and older) in a nationally repres more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: History of Cannabis Use Associated With Lower In-Hospital Mortality in COPD Patients
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, June 11 (TNSJou) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release:
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) patients with a history of marijuana use are less likely to suffer from pneumonia or die during hospitalization as compared to non-users, according to data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
A team of researchers affiliated w more
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Study - Pain Patients Report Reduced Prescription Drug Use, Improved Quality of Life Following Medical Cannabis Treatment
HAIFA, Israel, June 11 (TNSJou) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release:
The prolonged use of inhaled cannabis is associated with reductions in the use of analgesic medications and improvements in the quality of life of chronic pain patients, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology.
A team of Israeli investigators assessed the use of herbal cannabis in a cohort of patients with chronic non-cancer more
Western Environmental Law Center: Groups to Biden - Halt New Oil Drilling, Cancel Trump Leases on Public Lands
EUGENE, Oregon, June 11 (TNSRep) -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following joint news release on June 10, 2021:
Climate, indigenous and conservation groups today called on the Biden administration to halt new drilling permits and to cancel unlawful Trump-era oil and gas leases on public lands.
The letter (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public_lands/energy/dirty_energy_development/pdfs/Final-10-June-Interim-actions-letter.pdf) urges the Interior Department to en more
American Society of Nephrology: Disparities in COVID-19 Rates Among Adults With Kidney Failure in New York City
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSJou) -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release:
In an analysis of patients on hemodialysis in New York City, there were substantial racial/ethnic disparities in COVID-19 rates that were not explained by neighborhood social vulnerability. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of JASN.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected socially disadvantaged groups, including Black and Hispanic individuals, those with limited English pro more
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Alliance for American Manufacturing Applauds White House Action on Buy American
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Alliance for American Manufacturing issued the following statement by President Scott Paul on June 11, 2021:
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The White House on Friday announced initial guidance to federal agencies to begin implementation of President Biden's executive order on Buy American. This guidance includes directing federal agencies to review waivers to Buy American, with the ultimate goal of limiting waivers and encouraging domestic production of more products purchased by the federal more
American Action Forum: Back to the Future - Biden's First Regulatory Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:
The Biden Administration recently released its first regulatory agenda, providing more evidence that its regulatory policies will undo Trump Administration policies and reinstate, or expand upon, Obama-era rules. In a new analysis, AAF's Director of Regulatory Policy Dan Bosch outlines the prominent rules, particularly energy and labor rules, that are revivals of Obama Administration efforts and departu more
American Action Forum: Cost of Clean Electricity Generation
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:
The Biden Administration's recent Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submission to the United Nations calls for all carbon emissions to be removed from electricity generation by 2035. In a new insight, AAF's Director of Energy Policy Ewelina Czapla examines a proposal, the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act, which includes the same goal and could serve more
American Clean Power Association Statement on New York Bight Competitive Lease Sale
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement today after the Biden-Harris Administration announced a competitive lease sale for offshore wind development for New York and New Jersey.
"American Clean Power welcomes the proposed offshore wind lease sale in the New York Bight as a key step in providing clean energy to the region, boosting job creation, a more
Americans for Prosperity: House Antitrust 'Reform' Bills Favor Foreign Competitors, Raise Specter of Political Bias
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today urged Congress to reject five anti-innovation competition bills put forth by the House Antitrust Subcommittee. This legislation would reward foreign jurisdictions who have been attacking American leadership in technology innovation for decades and would enable political appointees to manipulate key internet services.
AFP Policy Manager Adam Thomp more
API Strengthens Advocacy Team With New Federal Relations Hires
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPer) -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The American Petroleum Institute today welcomed Amy Travieso Loveng, Alex Dominguez, and Owen McDonough to its federal relations team to further strengthen API's strategic outreach efforts and continue to advance the organization's advocacy goals in Washington.
"As our industry continues to innovate at a pivotal time, Amy, Alex and Owen bring policy expertise, bipartisan experie more
Arizona Democratic Party: Lawmakers, Veterans Highlight How President Biden Has Delivered for Veterans With the American Rescue Plan
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Yesterday, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Raquel Teran hosted a press call with Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), State Representative Dr. Randy Friese (District 9), Aaron Marquez, and Dana Allmond to discuss how President Biden's American Rescue Plan delivered for Arizona's veterans, no thanks to congressional Republicans.
Despite GOP efforts to block this crucial aid, Democrats pass more
Biden Nominees for District Judge for N.J. Confirmed by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Senate confirmed the nomination of an individual for a position in the federal government on June 9, 2021:
Zahid N. Quraishi, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. more
Building Trades Unions Commends Department of Interior's Emphasis on Project Labor Agreements
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement applauding the Department of Interior's proposed stipulations for the New York Bight offshore wind lease sale:
"North America's Building Trades Unions applaud the Department of Interior's proposed stipulations for the New York Bight offshore wind lease sale; specifically, the r more
Business Council for Sustainable Energy Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Lisa Jacobson, president of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 8, 2021:
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On behalf of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), thank you for the opportunity to provide input to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces New Rewards for Vaccinated Californians as Second Round of Vax for the Win $50K Winners is Drawn
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
In San Diego County, alongside a Vax for the Win program winner from last week's drawing, Governor Gavin Newsom today helped announce the selection of the second round of 15 Californians to receive $50,000 as part of the state's $116.5 million Vax for the Win program - the largest vaccine incentive program in the nation. With today's drawing, 30 winners will have been selected more
Calif. Hospital Association Issues Public Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Chad Mulvany, vice president for federal policy at the California Hospital Association, Sacramento, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule entitled "Medicare Program: Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2022". The comment was written and posted on June 7, 2021:
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Center for American Progress: President Biden Tongass Protections a Win for Climate and Nature, Says CAP's Christy Goldfuss
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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As part of its regulatory review process, the Biden administration announced that it would "repeal or replace" a midnight rule from the outgoing Trump administration that would have allowed for roads, logging, and other development in parts of southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest. The Biden administration's proposal will instead restore protections to 9.3 million acres of forest more
Center for American Progress: USDA's Debt Relief Program for Farmers of Color Should Be Quickly Reinstated
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Yesterday, a federal judge in Wisconsin issued a restraining order on $4 billion of debt relief that was part of a program designed to help Black and other farmers of color as part of the Biden administration's American Rescue Plan. Following the decision, Nicole Lee Ndumele, vice president for Racial Equity and Justice at the Center for American Progress, issued the following stateme more
Center for Biological Diversity Issues Public Comment on Fish & Wildlife Service Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Elise Pautler Bennett, staff attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, St. Petersburg, Florida, has issued a public comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed rule entitled "Endangered and Threatened Species: 12-Month Petition Finding and Threatened Species Status with Section 4(d) Rule for Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle". The comment was written on June 7, 2021, and posted on June 8, 2021:
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On behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity and its more
Center for Biological Diversity: Court Halts Drilling on 630 Square Miles of Federal Oil Leases in Key Sage-Grouse Habitat
BOISE, Idaho, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following joint news release:
A federal judge on Wednesday suspended new drilling and fracking on 605 federal oil and gas leases spanning 403,820 acres of greater sage-grouse habitat in Wyoming and Montana.
Magistrate Judge Ronald Bush ruled that the Bureau of Land Management violated federal law by failing to justify its refusal to defer leasing in priority greater sage-grouse habitat, failing to provide baseline more
Center for Biological Diversity: Groups to Biden - Halt New Oil Drilling, Cancel Trump Leases on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSRep) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following joint news release on June 10, 2021:
Climate and conservation groups today called on the Biden administration to halt new drilling permits and cancel unlawful Trump-era oil and gas leases on public lands.
The letter (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public_lands/energy/dirty_energy_development/pdfs/Final-10-June-Interim-actions-letter.pdf) urges the Interior Department to enact a range of inter more
Center for Biological Diversity: TVA's Plans to Replace Largest Coal Plant With Dirty Gas Meet Opposition
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 (TNSOps) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The Center for Biological Diversity urged the Tennessee Valley Authority today to replace its largest coal plant with renewable energy sources that will protect the climate and public health. Today's public scoping comments from the Center oppose the federal agency's current plans to replace the Cumberland Fossil Plant near Clarksville, Tennessee, with polluting foss more
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies Urges V.P. Harris to Reject Short-Sighted Policies That Endanger Central Americans
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
This week Vice President Kamala Harris visited Guatemala and Mexico, meeting with government and civil society leaders to discuss issues of corruption, violence, and poverty. During a Monday press conference with Guatemalan president Alejandro Giammattei, Harris offered a callous and woefully misguided message to Central Americans. "I want to be clear to f more
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: Advocates Urge Attorney General Garland to End Policies That Endanger Women and Families Seeking Asylum
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release:
On the three-year anniversary of the reprehensible Matter of A-B- ruling, representatives from the more than 70 organizations comprising the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign urged the Biden administration to end Trump-era cruelty and restore fairness to the asylum process. Through a series of restrictive Justice Department opinions, the Trump administration gutted protections more
Chairman Scott Praises Biden-Harris Administration for Preserving Access to School Meals
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration withdrew a Trump-era proposal that would have terminated automatic eligibility for free school meals for roughly 1 million students.
"When the Trump Administration first proposed denying 1 million children automatic eli more
Christian Aid Response to UK Donation of 100M Vaccines
LONDON, England, June 12 -- Christian Aid issued the following statement on June 10, 2021:
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Christian Aid has welcomed the expected announcement by the Prime Minister today that the UK will donate at least 100 million surplus coronavirus vaccine doses within the next year, including 5 million beginning in the coming weeks.
Director of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, Patrick Watt, said: "Boris Johnson's decision that the UK will share some of its excess pre-orders is a welcome step more
Competitive Enterprise Institute: Unified Agenda of Federal Regulation Reflects President Biden's Campaign Against Transparency for the Administrative State
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a non-profit public policy organization, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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The Biden Administration today released the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulation, the first regulatory agenda for President Joe Biden.
CEI Vice President for Policy Wayne Crews said:
"The Biden Administration's new Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations not only underlines his plans to significantly increase the amount of red more
CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'South-South Dialogues: Tundu Lissu and David Smolansky'
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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By Judd Devermont, Director, Africa Program
and Marielle Harris, Research Associate, Africa Program
In the first edition of its South-South Dialogues series, the CSIS Africa Program hosted two opposition figures: Tundu Lissu of Tanzania and David Smolansky of Venezuela. The leaders, both of whom are living in exile, engaged in an intimate discussion on the state of democracy and d more
Department of Education Issues June 11 Education Review Newsletter
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter:
On June 2, President Biden announced a National Month of Action to mobilize an all-of-America sprint to get 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot by July 4, so that more people can get the protection they need to be safe from a pandemic that has taken the lives of nearly 600,000 Americans.
During the month, national organizations, local government leaders, businesses, c more
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo's Roundtable Discussion With Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Earlier today, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo participated in a virtual roundtable discussion with representatives of U.S. multinational companies across a range of sectors to discuss the impact of U.S. economic and financial sanctions on their operations.
The Deputy Secretary highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to strengthening American competitiv more
DNC: Across the Country, Dems Are Making Sure Americans Know 'The 'D' in Democrat Stands for Delivers'
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
This week, the Associated Press highlighted Democrats' ongoing efforts to remind voters who to thank for the American Rescue Plan and its success in controlling the coronavirus and getting the country back on track. As DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said, "People need to understand who actually did it. The 'D' in Democrat stands for delivers." And Democrats across the country are doing just that, while making more
DNC: What Republicans Are Saying - High Praise for President Biden's Global Vaccination Rollout
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
You read that right. President Biden's announcement that the U.S. will donate half a billion vaccines to help supercharge the global fight against the pandemic has earned such wide praise that even Republicans have joined the chorus. After Trump destroyed America's global standing, President Biden is hard at work restoring America on the international stage and earning bipartisan praise for it.
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DOD Announces Plan to Restore $2.2 Billion in Funding Previously Used for Border Barrier Construction
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release:
In accordance with President Biden's direction in Presidential Proclamation 10142 issued on January 20, 2021, the Department of Defense has developed a plan for redirecting funds and repurposing contracts as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.
The Department's plan, implemented in part as it was developed, consists of two parts - cancellation of projects and redirection of funds.
As announced more
DOD: Border Barrier Money Returns, Ukraine Aid Package Announced
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news on June 11, 2021:
By Jim Garamone
The Biden administration's cancellation of border barriers returns $2.2 billion to the Defense Department, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today.
Kirby also announced more aid to Ukraine during a press conference.
The department released a memo signed by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks that redirects funds for 66 projects in 11 states, three territories and more
Earthjustice: Biden Administration Takes Action to Protect Tongass National Forest
JUNEAU, Alaska, June 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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The U.S. Forest Service today announced it will revisit a Trump administration decision to eliminate forest protections in much of Alaska's Tongass National Forest and will soon engage in a process to reconsider the Trump rule. The move will impact new logging and roadbuilding proposals across some nine million acres of temperate rainforest in southeast Alaska. These vast swaths of the Tongass, where more
Economic Liberties Urges Congress, White House to Expand Efforts to Take on Meatpacking Monopolies
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following news release on June 11, 2021 :
The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement in response to the USDA's announcement that it intends to begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.
"After nearly 100 years, the Packers and Stockyards Act remains a critical tool for protecting farmers and ranchers from corporate monopolies," said more
Environment America: Ag Dept. to 'Repeal or Replace' Rollback of Tongass National Forest Protections
DENVER, Colorado, June 12 -- Environment America issued the following statement:
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The Biden administration announced Friday that the Department of Agriculture has reviewed and is proposing to "repeal or replace" the Trump administration's rollback of protections for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. In October, the Trump administration stripped "Roadless Rule" safeguards from 9.2 million acres in the Tongass. The Roadless Rule, established in 2001, is intended to help keep wild space more
Environmental Defense Fund Files Clean Cars Comments, as Enthusiasm for Zero-Emission Vehicles Picks Up Speed
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSOps) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
EDF filed comments in two matters related to clean vehicles today, as the momentum for increased deployment of zero-emission cars, trucks and buses in America continues to surge ahead.
"People across the country are racing to join the effort to transition to zero-emission vehicles that will save lives, create American jobs, and protect our climate. With these comments, EDF is suppor more
EPA Announces Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment Funding
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) is among the 151 recipients of 154 grant awards totaling $66.5 million in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grants. JEDCO plans to use their $600,000 assessment coalition grant to develop a web-based inventory of sites, conduct e more
EPA Announces Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality to Receive $300,000 in Brownfields Assessment Funding
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is among the 151 recipients of 154 grant awards totaling $66.5 million in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grants. LDEQ plans to use their $300,000 assessment grant to conduct environmental site assessments, develop cleanup plan more
EPA Continues to Take Action on PFAS to Protect the Public
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
To help deliver on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) commitment to help reduce the potential risks to the public from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the agency is announcing three important actions that will better protect all communities from pollution. Today's actions include issuing a proposed rule that is designed to gather comprehensive data on more tha more
EPA, Newark to Discuss Lead in Drinking Water
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community roundtable discussion with organizers representing Newark, New Jersey to highlight the city's challenges with lead in drinking water. This roundtable discussion, along with nine others being held across the country, is essential to informing EPA's review of the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) revisions to ensure th more
EXIM Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee Meets to Discuss U.S. Competitiveness, EXIM's China Program, Support for Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The 2020-2021 Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee (SAAC) of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) met yesterday to discuss EXIM's support for U.S. exports to sub-Saharan Africa, the implementation of EXIM's Program on China and Transformational Exports (China Program) and priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration regarding economic and national security, U.S. competit more
Farmers of Apricot Lane Farms Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Farmers of Apricot Lane Farms, Moorpark, California, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 8, 2021:
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About Apricot Lane Farms:
Apricot Lane Farms is a 214-acre farm in Moorpark, California that's certified Regenerative Organic (ROC), Biodynamic (Demeter) and Organic ( more
Following Calls From Klobuchar and Smith, Biden Administration Requests Significant Increase in Funding for Lewis & Clark Regional Water System
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Following calls from U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) for a significant increase in funding to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, the Biden administration has proposed $9.22 million for the project in its recent budget request for 2022 - up from just $100,000 that was approved for 2021.
As Congress takes up the fiscal year 2022 budget in the coming months, the Senators said more
Following Extremely Destructive 2020 Wildfire Season: Merkley, Wyden Push Biden Administration for Disaster Supplemental Funding to Help Communities Rebuild
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today pressed President Biden to provide additional relief to states struggling with the impact of extreme drought and wildfires.
According to the Drought Monitor, over half of the United States is currently experiencing a historic drought. Over 95 percent of the West is now either abnormally dry or in a drought--making current conditions amo more
Following Extremely Destructive 2020 Wildfire Season: Merkley, Wyden Push Biden Administration for Disaster Supplemental Funding to Help Communities Rebuild
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today pressed President Biden to provide additional relief to states struggling with the impact of extreme drought and wildfires.
According to the Drought Monitor, over half of the United States is currently experiencing a historic drought. Over 95 percent of the West is now either abnormally dry or in a drought--making current conditions among more
Greenpeace UK: Swarm of 300 Drones Descends on Cornwall Demanding G7 World Leaders 'ACT NOW' to Protect the Planet
LONDON, England, June 12 (TNSPol) -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release:
The UK's largest swarm of drones, used to create breathtaking 3D moving images of iconic animals, is seen descending on Cornwall in a groundbreaking new Greenpeace film, demanding that world leaders gathered at the G7 'ACT NOW' to tackle the climate and nature crisis.
Watch video here: https://youtu.be/QJAJ5-WZnxI
The spectacular drone displays used artificial intelligence software to choreograph the drones more
Greenpeace: Biden Administration Begins Process to Reverse Trump Administration Rollback on the Roadless Rule in the Tongass National Forest
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Greenpeace issued the following statement:
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The Biden administration issued an agenda for upcoming regulatory actions, indicating that it will revisit the Trump administration's disastrous rollback of the Roadless Rule in Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
In response, Greenpeace USA Senior Climate Campaigner Dr. Amy Moas said:
"This announcement is a remarkably positive step forward for the Biden administration and we hope that they will fully restore the Roadle more
Heritage Foundation: Heritage Experts Blast Record-High New Border Crossing Numbers
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSOps) -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release:
Heritage's homeland security team reacted Thursday to the release of Customs and Border Protection apprehension numbers for the month of May. The data showed more than 180,000 illegal aliens were apprehended crossing the border over the course of the month, a 674% increase from the 23,237 illegal aliens apprehended at the border in May 2020. This marks the fourth month in a row of more than 100,000 appreh more
Heritage Foundation: Mark Morgan - Texas Is Right to Secure Border, Needs to 'Follow Through and Finish the Wall'
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following statement on behalf of Mark Morgan, former acting Customs and Border Protection commissioner and Heritage visiting fellow:
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Former Acting CBP Commissioner and Heritage visiting fellow Mark Morgan released a statement Friday praising the announcement by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that Texas will begin construction of border wall and other barriers along its southern border to help stem the unprecedented flow of illegal aliens more
HHS Provides $424.7 Million to Rural Health Clinics for COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided $424.7 million in funding to over 4,200 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) for COVID-19 testing and mitigation. Later this summer, HRSA will issue up to $35.3 million in additional funding to RHCs that meet eligibility more
Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency's plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States. The plan fulfills a requirement of President Biden's Proclamation ending the diversion of funds for border wall, and outlines steps DHS will take to end wall expansion to the e more
Homeland Security: Secretary Mayorkas, Mayor Garcetti Visit LA Cyber Lab
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti visited the Los Angeles Cyber Lab and received a briefing on its operational capabilities. The Cyber Lab is a prime example of how a public-private partnership can shore up our cyber defenses across every level of government as called for by President Biden.
"As cyb more
House Minority Leader McCarthy, Rep. Jordan Send Letter to A.G. Garland Urging DOJ to Reject 'Defund the Police' Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following news release:
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (OH-04) sent the following letter to Attorney General Garland, expressing their concerns about the Biden administration's lack of preparedness to address the surge of violent crime in American cities and asking that he reject radical demands to weaken law enforcement by defunding the p more
House Minority Leader McCarthy: President Biden's Defense Budget Is Unacceptable
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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"First, let me thank every single person who works at Wright-Patterson. The work you do is critical it makes the world safer, it makes America stronger.
"Today the world is much more challenging.
"Think about what has transpired just [during] this new administration, a cyber attack on the delivery of fuel, and now a cyber attack on the delivery of food within Amer more
House Republican Leader McCarthy and Reps. Turner and Wenstrup Slam President Biden's Defense Budget, Raise Concerns on Ability to Combat Threats From China
DAYTON, Ohio, June 12 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Joined by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), senior House Armed Services Committee member and House Intelligence Committee member, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) slammed President Biden's recently proposed defense budget as inadequate to combat against growing threats from China and our adversaries.
While Congressman Turner recognized the more
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced that HUD published an interim final rule on Thursday to restore the implementation of the Fair Housing Act's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) requirement. The publication provides a robust definition of the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, to which many HUD grantees must certify more
Interior: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Competitive Lease Sale for Offshore Wind Development for New York and New Jersey
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
In support of the Biden-Harris administration's goal of installing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior today announced a proposed sale for offshore wind development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the New York Bight - an area of shallow waters between Long Island and the New Jersey coast. This would be the first competitive offshore wind more
International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers Hails USTR Ambassador Tai's Commitment to Worker-Centered Trade Policy and White House Progress on Supply Chain Review
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai delivered an address at the AFL-CIO in which she outlined the Biden Administration's approach to a trade policy that gives workers a voice in U.S. trade policy, advances economic security along with racial and gender equity, and engages trade partners to raise wages and labor standards.
AFL-CIO President Rich more
Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Garland Commits to Protect the Freedom to Vote
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Wade Henderson, interim president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on Attorney General Merrick Garland's announcements today on voting rights:
"We applaud Attorney General Garland for saying unequivocally that the Department of Justice will take significant steps to protect the freedom to vote. Our count more
MacDill AFB Honors LGBTQ+ Service Members of Past, Present, Future
MACDILL AFB, Florida, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force MacDill Air Force Base (6th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Ryan C. Grossklag
In an ongoing effort to promote diversity and inclusion, Team MacDill celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a luncheon and discussion panel June 10.
Representatives and advocates of LGBTQ+ and the armed forces in the past and present spoke to attendees about their experiences and gave insight on the development of a well-rounded and incl more
Machinists Union Applauds Biden Administration's Steps Toward Strengthening 'Made in America' Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement regarding the Biden administration's new agency guidance on Made in America programs.
"Today, the Biden administration took a decisive step forward in its commitment to America's workers, more
MALDEF: Federal Government Sued Over Intentional Cruelty at Georgia Immigration Center
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
A transgender immigrant held in solitary confinement for approximately seven months at a Georgia immigration detention center that is under investigation for abuse is suing the federal government.
MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) and the law firm Eshman Begnaud filed the suit on behalf of an immigrant from Mexico who was held at the I more
Michigan Democratic Party: Democratic Leaders Donna Lasinski and Jim Ananich Call for Investigation of Michigan Connection to January 6th Insurrection
LANSING, Michigan, June 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski, D-Scio Township, and Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich, D-Flint called on their fellow legislators to create a bipartisan committee to investigate and uncover the full extent of Michigan-based contributions to the January 6th insurrection that killed five and injured 140 officers in Washington DC. Leader Lasinski will introduce a res more
Mortgage Bankers Association: Real Estate Industry Applauds Biden Administration for Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
A broad real estate coalition today applauded the measures President Biden has taken to stabilize the housing sector and urged the administration to sunset the federal moratorium on evictions on June 30, 2021.
In a joint letter to President Biden, the coalition said the broad financial assistance provided through relief bills, including Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) more
N.C. Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order Extending Pandemic Response Measures
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 12 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Today Governor Roy Cooper announced that he signed an Executive Order to extend a variety of measures currently in place to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic until July 30.
"We are seeing tremendous improvement with fewer cases, hospitalizations, deaths and safety restrictions, but this is no time to hang up a "Mission Accomplished" banner in our fight against the pandemic, more
N.H. Insurance Department Warns Insurers of Possible Ransomware Attacks
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 12 -- The New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued the following news release:
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and all insurers should take any and all precautions to prevent these attacks. Ransomware attacks can disrupt organizations and compromise data.
Under President Biden's leadership, the Federal Government is working to disrupt these attacks, hold ransomware actors accountable and offer best practice guidance. Earlier this month, President Biden issu more
N.J. Hospital Association Center for Partnerships Transforming Health Issues Public Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Theresa Edelstein, senior vice president of the Center for Partnerships Transforming Health at New Jersey Hospital Association, Princeton, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule entitled "Medicare Program: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program". The comment was written on June 6, 2021, and posted on June 7, 2021:
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N.Y. Immigration Coalition: Gillibrand Commits to Using Budget Reconciliation to Achieve a Pathway to Citizenship
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement on Executive Director Murad Awawdeh:
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This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand affirmed her support for deploying any means necessary, including budget reconciliation, to provide a road to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. Her statement comes after New York representatives Yvette Clarke, Adriano Espaillat, Mondaire Jones, Grace Meng, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Nydia Velazquez ma more
National Association of Home Builders: Real Estate Industry Applauds Biden Administration for Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
A broad real estate coalition today applauded the measures President Biden has taken to stabilize the housing sector and urged the administration to sunset the federal moratorium on evictions on June 30, 2021.
In a joint letter to President Biden, the coalition said the broad financial assistance provided through relief bills, including Emergency Rental Assistance Progr more
National Center for Public Policy Research: Conservatives Condemn Chipman
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release:
Prominent conservatives are united with gun rights supporters in their opposition to the nomination of David Chipman as President Joe Biden's choice for director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
National Center General Counsel Justin Danhof, Esq. joined almost 100 others on a Conservative Action Project-led letter sent to senators. The letter called more
National Fair Housing Alliance Applauds Confirmation of Todman as Deputy HUD Secretary
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Lisa Rice, President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), issued the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Adrianne Todman as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
"NFHA congratulates Adrianne Todman on her confirmation as HUD's Deputy Secretary. Ms. Todman will serve our country and the Department well. She h more
National Ocean Industries Association: New York Bight Wind Lease Sale Will Be American Economic Boost
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Ocean Industries Association issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a proposed New York Bight offshore wind lease sale:
"As coastal states with massive populations and large economies, New York and New Jersey are integral to the development of American offshore wind. Wood Mackenzie expects that more
National Republican Senatorial Committee: How Senate Democrats Killed Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs and Destroyed the Livelihood of Hard-Working Americans
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Led by Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, Senate Democrats are on a mission to destroy American prosperity. Nowhere is that mission clearer than in the Senate Democrats' anti-energy agenda, whose latest victim is the Keystone XL Pipeline project. President Joe Biden has worked nonstop to destroy this much-needed pipeline project, which would have created more than 11,000 good-p more
National Republican Senatorial Committee: Thanks, Joe - Inflation Booms to 13-Year High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Thanks to the wild spending of President Biden and Senate Democrats, inflation has surged to a 13-year high with prices rising 5% in the last year!
The inflation has one major cause: senseless overspending. The $6.1 trillion price tag of the Biden agenda - trillions of dollars of which have already been passed - are on top of the trillions of dollars in previous COVID-19 relief that has alrea more
National Retail Federation Hosts Sen. Cramer at Event With Over 30 CEOs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, joined a policy discussion with approximately 30 CEOs hosted by the National Retail Federation this week. The senator discussed ongoing infrastructure negotiations and economic issues like the increased workforce shortage as the economy begins to fully reopen.
"The retail industry was hit hard by the economic impacts of COVID-19, and more
National Wildlife Federation: Proposed Offshore Wind Lease Sale Underscores President's Commitment to Climate Action
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The Department of the Interior has proposed moving forward with an auction for eight wind energy leases off the coast of New York and New Jersey, a major step forward for offshore wind power at a pivotal moment in the launch of this industry in America. Today's action underscores the Biden Administration's commitment to delivering the clean, job-creating offshore wind power neede more
National Wildlife Federation: Restoring Roadless Rule Protections in the Tongass National Forest
DENVER, Colorado, June 12 (TNSPol) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Restoring protections for 9 million acres of the Tongass National Forest will benefit wildlife, old-growth forests and the rural economies of Southeast Alaska. The National Wildlife Federation and its Alaska affiliate, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, praised President Biden for indicating he will "repeal or replace" the Trump administration's exemption to the Roa more
Pa. Democratic Party: Dan Laughlin Wants to Join the 'Super Maga Trump' Primary as Republicans Continue to Peddle the Big Lie
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
After Pennsylvania Republicans spent the week peddling dangerous lies and promoting far-right bills that would restrict a woman's right to choose and make it harder to vote, state Senator Dan Laughlin is taking a step towards entering the increasingly crowded "super MAGA Trump" Republican primary for governor.
Since Joe Gale became the first candidate to enter the race in February, the Republican more
Portman Op-Ed in Roll Call: Biden's Border Policies are Worsening the Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
In an op-ed for Roll Call, Senator Portman, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Representative John Katko (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee, called on the Biden administration to address the ongoing surge in illicit narcotics, like more
President Biden Announces 7 Key Nominations on June 11
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following seven individuals to serve in key roles:
* Carlos Del Toro, Nominee for Secretary of the Navy
* Sandra Bruce, Nominee for Inspector General of the Department of Education
* Carlton Waterhouse, Nominee for Assistant Administrator of Land and Emergency Management, Environmental Protection Agency
* Margaret Burnham, Nominee for Member of more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: Pawnee Coal Plant Causing Clean Air Act Violations
DENVER, Colorado, June 12 (TNSPol) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release:
The Pawnee coal power plant is not in compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2), a coalition of environmental groups charge. Independent modeling reveals violations of the Clean Air Act. The coalition is presenting the state with this evidence and formally requests that the coal plant permit be modified.
The coalition consisting of Pub more
Rebuild NorthBay Foundation Issues Public Comment on FEMA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Jennifer Gray Thompson, executive director of the Rebuild NorthBay Foundation, Sonoma, California, has issued a public comment on the Federal Emergency Management Agency notice entitled "Request for Information on FEMA Programs, Regulations, and Policies". The comment was written on June 7, 2021, and posted on June 8, 2021:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Federal Register Request for Information (FRI) from the public regarding specific FEMA more
Rep. Brown Visits Local Residential Care Center, Emphasizes Need to Invest in the Care Economy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) visited the FutureCare Capital Region Senior Care Facility in Landover, Maryland today to highlight the importance of the "Care Economy" as Maryland and the rest country continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the American Jobs and Families Plans, President Biden has called for historic investments in caregiving, for children, senior more
Rep. Budd Tours N.C.-13 Farms
ADVANCE, North Carolina, June 12 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) toured six farms in Alamance and Randolph Counties with the North Carolina Farm Bureau.
"As someone with an agricultural background myself, today has been enjoyable and productive.
"Hearing directly from farmers in the 13th District discuss the challenges they face when it comes to free and fair trade, the USMCA, and intrusive environmental regulati more
Rep. Cheney Introduces NEPA Reform Bill to Streamline Regulations & Empower State/Local Leaders
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Earlier today, as first reported by The Washington Examiner, Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) introduced the UNSHACKLE Act (Undoing NEPA's Substantial Harm by Advancing Concepts that Kickstart the Liberation of the Economy Act) in the House of Representatives, a bill that combines five standalone NEPA-related pieces of legislation aimed at maintaining the previous Administration's m more
Rep. Cuellar Applauds Redirected Border Barrier Funds, Emphasizes Role of Congressional Appropriators
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will reprioritize the Border Barrier Funds to address and remediate urgent life, safety, and environmental issues resulting from the previous administration's border wall construction.
"As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, I have worked hard to e more
Rep. Emmer Reintroduces Legislation to Provide Legal Recourse for Law-Abiding Gun Applicants
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) reintroduced the Firearm Due Process Protection Act. This legislation would provide an enforcement mechanism for Americans to ensure their Second Amendment right to own a firearm is restored when wrongly denied by the federal government.
"It is essential for Americans seeking to legally purchase a firearm to have recourse when the government incorrectly denies t more
Rep. Eshoo Applauds 'Long-Overdue' Rules to Protect Health Care Workers
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Today U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Labor Department issued emergency rules to protect health care workers from Covid-19:
"After over a year of frontline health workers putting their lives at risk to battle the pandemic, I'm relieved to see long overdue, enforceable standards put more
Rep. Good Introduces Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
U.S. Representative Bob Good (VA-05) introduced the Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act, or PISTOL Act. This legislation would prevent the Biden Administration from arduously regulating pistol braces by clarifying that what constitutes a "pistol" is not subject to bureaucratic interpretation.
"The right to keep and bear arms is not subject to arbitrary regulation, especially more
Rep. Green's Opening Statement at Inquiry to Uncover Adverse Impact of Uncertainty Regarding Texas GLO's Initial Denial & Inequitable Allocation of Congressionally Appropriated Mitigation Dollars From Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON, Texas, June 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Congressman Al Green presented the following opening statement at an inquiry held to uncover the adverse impact of the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) initial denial and inequitable allocation of funds to Houston/Harris County:
"I would like to thank all of you for attending this crucial inquiry. I would like to thank our panelists for their presence. The list of invitees includes: the more
Rep. Grijalva Condemns Latest Political Posturing From Gov. Ducey Concerning the U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement:
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This week Arizona Governor Doug Ducey released a joint letter with Texas Governor Greg Abbot calling on other states to send law enforcement personnel and resources to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. In response, Rep. Raul M. Grijalva issued the following statement:
"For four years, Governor Ducey was Trump's willing cheerleader as the former president created a humanitarian crisis at the border, disman more
Rep. Grijalva Requests HHS Review Arizona Border Counties Coalition Letter and Grant Authority to Donate Unused Vaccines, Applauds Working Groups That Will Answer His Call to Assess Safely Reopening Border for Business
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting they provide needed authorizations, resources, and guidance to ensure that border communities on the U.S. side of the border can donate unused vaccination doses near expiration to neighboring Mexican border communities.
"As you are aware, COVID-19 will not be fully controlled until there is a complete and c more
Rep. Kelly Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on DOD Intelligence Strategies, Policies, Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following opening statement on June 11, 2021, at a hearing on the Department of Defense's intelligence strategies, policies and programs.
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Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opening remarks and your leadership in organizing this morning's posture hearing. Today we will hear from three leaders across the Defense Intelligence Enterpr more
Rep. Kim Backs Bipartisan Infrastructure Proposal by Problem Solvers Caucus
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed a bipartisan infrastructure framework of potential language amid ongoing conversations in the Senate.
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39) is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus Infrastructure Working Group that put together the framework.
"California's 39th District is home to major trade corridors such as the 57/60 Freeway Confluence, which is the more
Rep. Kirkpatrick Responds to Gov. Ducey's Request for Out of State Law Enforcement at the Border
TUCSON, Arizona, June 12 -- Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The Office of Rep. Kirkpatrick responds to Governor Ducey and Texas Governor Abbot's joint letter to the 48 other state governors requesting additional law enforcement staff and resources to patrol the Texas and Arizona borders with Mexico.
"First, it is unclear what this plan is. Second, me and my office have been in constant contact with local groups and community organizations on more
Rep. McCaul Calls on President Biden to Explore Humanitarian Parole for Afghans Awaiting Special Immigrant Visas
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan announced it would be suspending visa operations beginning June 13th in response to an increase in the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country. At a time when thousands of Afghans are desperately trying to get their visas processed before the U.S. fully withdraws from the country, the House F more
Rep. Meeks Issues Statement After Call With Ambassador Fisher
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on his call with Julie Fisher, United States Ambassador to Belarus:
"I spoke today with Julie Fisher, our Ambassador to Belarus, about the ongoing crisis and the increasingly bold and aggressive actions by Belarus' ille more
Rep. Mfume Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Biden-Harris Infrastructure Plan and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
U.S. Representative Kweisi Mfume today chaired a remote hearing of the U.S. House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure. The hearing, entitled "Utilization of Small Contractors in the Infrastructure Plan," provided Committee Members the opportunity to learn more about the resources small businesses need to succeed as federal contractors and to discuss the impacts of more
Rep. Moolenaar: Michigan Residents Pay More as Inflation Jumps Higher
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that inflation in the month of May rose five percent, the highest amount since the summer of 2008. Additionally, CNBC reported that, "a separate gauge that excludes volatile food and energy prices increased 3.8%...That was the fastest pace since May 1992."
"In a few short months, President Biden and the Democrats have already spent trillions of dolla more
Rep. Neguse Calls for DOJ to Drop Lawsuit in Support of GEO Group, Private Prisons
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Congressman Joe Neguse, this week, joined Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03) and over 20 other lawmakers in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging him to consider dropping a Department of Justice legal challenge against the State of California regarding AB 32 (People not Profit), which aims to ban privately operated prisons and detention centers. The more
Rep. Pallone: Armenia Caucus Co-Chairs Call for U.S. to Counter Erdogan and Aliyev's Violent Actions in Armenia
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) along with Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Jackie Speier (CA-14), David Valadao (CA-21), and Adam Schiff (CA-28) sent a letter to President Biden requesting that he use his upcoming meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to address his regime's direct military and economic support of Azerbaijani aggressions against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Armenia. Pre more
Rep. Pallone: Investing in Caregiving Will Help Get Americans Back to Work and Grow Economy
LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, June 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a virtual conversation with caregivers in New Jersey to discuss the importance of investing in the infrastructure of our care economy. President Biden's American Jobs Plan includes $400 billion for home and community-based care, which will allow individuals to receive the care they need in their homes and communities whil more
Rep. Rouzer Statement on Biden Administration's Plan to Revise WOTUS Definition
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) today released a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army's announcement of their intent to revise the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act:
"I am greatly concerned about the impact any WOTUS rule change would have on Southeastern North Carolina," said Congre more
Rep. Smith Applauds Del Toro Nomination to Lead U.S. Navy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris administration announced the nomination of Carlos Del Toro to serve as Secretary of the Navy:
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"Mr. Del Toro is a proven leader who is well equipped to lead our Navy. His story is uniquely American, as is his service to our nation, which include multiple deployments during the Cold War and Operation Desert Shield and Storm and culminat more
Rep. Smith Commends Biden-Harris Administration for Redirecting Border Wall Funds, Reprioritizing Military Construction
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the Department of Defense announced its plan for redirecting unobligated border wall funds away from the previous administration's border wall back where these funds belong.
"The Biden-Harris Administration has more
Rep. Smith: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following Capitol Report column:
As the summer season heats up, Americans all across the country are heading outdoors, trying to get back to the lives we had before the pandemic. Unfortunately, millions of American's are being hit with sticker shock when they go to put gas in their cars, food on their table, medicine in their cabinet or clothes on their back. They are seeing the crunch of rising prices combined with the closure of more
Rep. Smith: Advocating for Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
A one-size-fits-all approach that puts Washington in charge of Americans' personal health and child care decisions is dangerous, especially in the wake of a global pandemic. Americans continue to struggle with unaffordable coverage, yet President Biden's budget does nothing to actually lower health care costs. This week, the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing with the Secretary of the Department of Health an more
Rep. Waters Applauds HUD Efforts to Restore Obama Era Mandate to Redress Housing Segregation & Inequitable Development
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) efforts to restore the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule.
"I am pleased that Secretary Fudge has begun to reverse the previous admi more
Rep. Young: Alaska Delegation Responds to Biden Administration Actions to Suppress SE Alaska's Economy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following joint statement with Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, on June 11, 2021:
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U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Biden administration published its Agenda of Regulatory Actions calling for repeal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) final rule published in October 2020, "Special Areas; Roadless more
Reps. Bustos, Moore Lead Bipartisan Call for Military Arsenals, Depots to Be Included in Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Reps. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Blake Moore (UT-01), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot, Arsenal, Ammunition Plant and Industrial Facilities Caucus, led a call for the Organic Industrial Base (OIB), or military arsenals, depots and ammunition plants, to be included in any upcoming infrastructure package.
In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Caucus Co-Chairs argue tha more
Reps. Cicilline, Langevin, Gov. McKee Pushing for Stronger Federal Investments in Child Care
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 12 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
U.S. Congressmen David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and James Langevin (RI-02) held a press conference this morning with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee to underscore the importance of federal investments in child care for growing Rhode Island's economy from the bottom up and the middle out. Cicilline and Langevin are working to pass President Biden's American Families Plan, wh more
Reps. Hudson, Burchett Introduce Bill Protecting Medical Innovation Intellectual Property
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) and U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Trade-Related Intellectual Property Protection (TRIPP) Act, legislation focused on protecting intellectual property (IP) for medical innovations like coronavirus vaccines.
"American taxpayers and private businesses invested unprecedented resources into developing COVID-19 vaccines," Rep. Hudson sa more
Reps. Moore, Bustos Lead Bipartisan Call for Military Arsenals, Depots to Be Included in Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Reps. Blake Moore (UT-01) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot, Arsenal, Ammunition Plant and Industrial Facilities Caucus, led a call for the Organic Industrial Base (OIB), or military arsenals, depots and ammunition plants, to be included in any upcoming infrastructure package.
"Much of the vital work happening in my district to sustain the Air Force's re more
Reps. Newman, Garcia, Sens. Durbin and Duckworth Lead Ill. Delegation Letter Inviting Secretary Buttigieg to Tour Chicagoland Area
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Rep. Marie Newman, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03) and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04) with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led members of the Illinois congressional delegation in a letter inviting U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to tour local transportation projects and assets across the Chicagoland area and the state of Illinois. As Secretary Butt more
Reps. Stefanik, Brooks Request Full Funding for Missile Defense Programs in FY 22 Budget
SARATOGA, New York, June 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-5) today sent a letter to House Appropriations Chair Betty McCollum and Ranking Member Ken Calvert requesting full funding for missile defense programs in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
In part, the letter reads: "The United States military's ability to deter and defend against missile and rocket attacks by our adve more
Republican Leaders Call for Swift Action on IRS Tax Leak of Americans' Sensitive Information
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.), House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and House Committee on Administration Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to swiftly investigate the massive leak of sensitive tax information from the more
Sen. Cantwell Applauds Restoration of Tongass Forest Protections
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released a statement following President Biden's announcement that they plan to "revise or replace" a Trump Administration proposal to lift roadless rule protections within Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
"I commend the Biden Administration for ensuring the future of our shared public lands is based on science, a legally sound process, and stakeholder input. The fat more
Sen. Cramer Joins Newsmax to Discuss Keystone XL Pipeline, Biden's Military Budget
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Sean Spicer on Newsmax last night to discuss the Keystone XL pipeline and President Biden's military budget. The senator highlighted his Protecting Our Well-being by Expanding Russian Sanctions (POWERS) Act, a bill to build on recently-passed bipartisan sanctions against Russia and reinstate sanctions the Biden Administration is waiving on Russian people and entit more
Sen. Ernst Works to Rein In Federal Spending, Address Debt Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
As the national deficit approaches $30 trillion, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), known as the Senate's leading foe of government waste, helped introduce a bill to rein in Washington's out-of-control spending and provide a concrete path forward to tackle the nation's debt crisis.
"Despite being almost $30 trillion in debt, President Biden and congressional Democrats are continuing to propose trillions in additi more
Sen. Grassley: Q&A - Cyberattacks in U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following Q&A:
Q: Are recent cyberattacks on JBS and Colonial Pipeline the tip of the iceberg?
A: Ransomware cyberattacks targeting critical U.S. infrastructure are cropping up with increasing frequency, delivering wake-up calls to cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the government and U.S. economy. The attacks on digital information systems put our national security at risk, sweeping food, energy and financial systems into j more
Sen. Hyde-Smith Cosponsors Iran Nuclear Treaty Act to Place Constitutional Check on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) in introducing legislation that would require Senate consent for any treaty related to Iranian nuclear capabilities.
The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act (S.2030) would deem any U.S. agreement with Iran, related to its nuclear program, a treaty under Article II, Clause 2 of the Constitution, requiring the Senate's ad more
Sen. Johnson Introduces Iran Nuclear Treaty Act to Place Constitutional Check on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led 22 of his Republican colleagues in introducing the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act. This bill will give the American people a proper constitutional check by requiring that the president submit to Congress any renewed nuclear deal with Iran as a treaty. The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act would strengthen the ro more
Sen. Kaine Statement on Nomination of Carlos Del Toro for Navy Secretary
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Biden's nomination of Carlos Del Toro for Secretary of the Navy:
"I have known Carlos Del Toro for 20 years and cannot imagine a better pick to be Secretary of the Navy. His patriotic Navy service, including as a surface ship commanding officer, and his successful entrepreneurial career m more
Sen. King Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Close Digital Divide, Promote Digital Equity
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus, Patty Murray (D-Wash), and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) are introducing new bipartisan legislation aimed at closing the growing digital divide in communities across the country. The Digital Equity Act of 2021 would create new federal investments targeted toward a diverse array of projects at the state and local level that promote "digita more
Sen. King Urges Biden Administration to Tackle Explosion of Plastic Pollution at G7 Summit
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
Ahead of this week's G7 Summit, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) is joining a group of Congressional colleagues to push the Biden administration to work toward a global agreement that addresses the ecological threat posed by marine plastic litter and microplastics. In their letter to President Biden, King and his fellow lawmakers emphasized that this crisis requires American leadership on the internation more
Sen. Klobuchar Statement on DOJ Voting Rights Announcement
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the following statement regarding the Justice Department's announcement that it will increase enforcement of federal laws to protect access to voting.
"Today's announcement from Attorney General Merrick Garland that the Department of Justice will increase enforcement of federal voting rights laws is a vital step toward protecting the right of Americans to part more
Sen. Lummis, Senate Republicans Introduce Bill to Expose Keystone Pipeline Job Loss
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with 10 of her Senate Republican colleagues, this week introduced the Defending Keystone Jobs Act, which would require a Department of Labor report to Congress detailing the number of jobs lost as a result of the Biden administration's move to cancel construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Lummis joins Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID), who introduced the bill, and Sens more
Sen. Marshall Introduces Iran Nuclear Treaty Act to Place Constitutional Check on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined his colleagues in introducing the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act. This bill will give the American people a proper constitutional check by requiring that the president submit to Congress any renewed nuclear deal with Iran as a treaty. The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act would strengthen the role Congress plays by ensuring the advice and consent of the Senate is taken into account f more
Sen. Murkowski: Alaska Delegation Responds to Biden Administration Actions to Suppress SE Alaska's Economy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Biden administration published its Agenda of Regulatory Actions calling for repeal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) final rule published in October 2020, "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska;" to exempt the Tongass Nati more
Sen. Murray Announces Millions in American Rescue Plan Funding for Major Transportation Projects Across Wash. State
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced five new Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Small Start program awards administered by the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) for transit projects across Washington state. The funding for the awards comes from the American Rescue Plan. These projects include the Spokane Transit C more
Sen. Risch Opposes Re-Opening of Palestine Liberation Organization Office in U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Biden voicing concerns over the review to re-open the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Office in the United States that was dissolved under the Trump Administration.
"I strongly believe that such a reopening more
Sen. Rubio Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Act to Restore Democratic Governance in Nicaragua
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Todd Young (R-IN), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in sending a letter to President Joe Biden encouraging his administration to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime accountable for undermining democracy, violating the rule of law, and committing gross human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
"We write i more
Sen. Rubio: SEC Should Block IPO of Chinese Ride-Hail Company DiDi
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement after Chinese ride-hail company Didi filed for an initial public offering. Last year, Rubio and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) worked to pass the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act into law. The HFCAA subjects Chinese and other foreign companies listed on American exchanges, like Didi, to the same audit oversight standards as all other U.S. listed firms more
Sen. Rubio: Weak, Dangerous to Lift Sanctions on Iranian Thugs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement after the Biden Administration repealed sanctions on several companies involved in shipping and trading petrochemical products as well as former senior Iranian officials.
"Hostile nations across the globe are testing the Biden Administration on a daily basis," Rubio said. "Yesterday's actions display a dangerous weakness that will only further embolden our more
Sen. Scott: Biden's Iran Appeasement is an Embarrassment & Threat to U.S. Security
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
This week, as Iranian warships sail across the Atlantic and the Biden administration lifted sanctions on more than a dozen Iranian officials and energy companies, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement demanding that the president end his disastrous appeasement of Iran - a supporter of Hamas and the world's largest state sponsor of terror that wants to destroy America and Israel. Last month, Senator S more
Sen. Sullivan Appears on Fox Business Network
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following transcript of an interview on Fox Business Network with Maria Bartiromo:
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U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) spoke with Maria Bartiromo this week on Fox Business Network about stalled infrastructure negotiations between President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans, and the senator and two of his Senate colleagues' recent visit to South Korea and Taiwan in which the delegation announced the allocation of 750,00 more
Sen. Sullivan: Alaska Delegation Responds to Biden Administration Actions to Suppress SE Alaska's Economy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today issued the following statements after the Biden administration published its Agenda of Regulatory Actions calling for repeal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) final rule, published in October 2020, "Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska," to exempt the Tongass Na more
Senate Passes Grassley-Gillibrand Bill Improving Access to Benefits for Disabled Officers & Their Families
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The Senate last night unanimously passed bipartisan legislation authored by Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to better ensure that law enforcement and first responders who are disabled in the line of duty have prompt access to the benefits they've been promised. The bill is co-led in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.).
"Our nation has long promis more
Senate Passes Key Portman Priorities in U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which will invest more than $100 billion of taxpayer funds to solidify the United States' leadership in scientific and technological innovation critical to national security and economic competitiveness. Senator Portman, Ranking Member of the Senate Homelan more
Sens. Cassidy, Risch, Leahy, Colleagues: Biden Should Act to Restore Democratic Governance in Nicaragua
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) led a group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden encouraging the administration to hold the Ortega-Murillo regime accountable for undermining democracy, denying the right to free and fair elections, and committing gross human rights abuses in Nicaragua.
"We write in support of immediate actions in response more
Sens. Padilla, Feinstein Push for Disaster Supplemental Funding to Help Communities Rebuild From Destructive 2020 Wildfires
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in pressing President Biden to provide additional relief to states struggling with the impact of extreme drought and wildfires.
In 2020, California faced some of the largest, record-breaking wildfires in state history - including 6 of the top 20 largest wildfires to ever more
Sens. Padilla, Feinstein Push for Disaster Supplemental Funding to Help Communities Rebuild From Destructive 2020 Wildfires
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden (both D-Ore.) in pressing President Biden to provide additional relief to states struggling under the effects of extreme drought and wildfires.
In 2020, California faced some of the largest, record-breaking wildfires in state history including six of the 20 largest wildfires.
"We write to urge to yo more
Sens. Risch, Crapo Join Johnson in Introducing Iran Nuclear Treaty Act to Place Constitutional Check on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) joined Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and 20 of their Republican colleagues in introducing the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act. This bill will give the American people a proper constitutional check by requiring that the president submit to Congress any renewed nuclear deal with Iran as a treaty. It will also prevent the president from waiving or limiting the application of sa more
Sens. Risch, Leahy, Colleagues: Biden Should Support Nicaraguan People's Efforts To Restore Democratic Governance in Nicaragua
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), President Pro Tempore of the Senate, yesterday led Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Majority Whip, Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), ranking member of the subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in sending a letter to President Bide more
Sens. Rubio, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan and Bicameral Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with Representatives Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) and John Curtis (R-UT), introduced the Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2021. The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Justice to publish and update the amount of money that has been stolen by the authoritarian leaders of kleptocratic regimes and recovered by U.S. law enforcement. Thi more
Sens. Rubio, Johnson, Colleagues Introduce Iran Nuclear Treaty Act to Reaffirm Constitutional Check on Iran Deal
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), and colleagues introduced the Iran Nuclear Treaty Act. It would require the president to submit any renewed nuclear deal with Iran to the Senate for ratification. The Iran Nuclear Treaty Act would strengthen the role Congress plays by ensuring the advice and consent of the Senate is taken into account for a new nuclear agreement, as well as prevent waiving more
Sierra Club: Biden Administration Rescinds Trump Attack on Tongass National Forest
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement:
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The Biden administration announced that it will rescind a Trump-era attack on the Tongass National Forest that would have put Alaska's last vestiges of old-growth forest at risk of destructive logging and road-building.
Communities across Southeast Alaska and nationwide have spoken out in opposition to Trump's attempt to exempt the Tongass from Roadless Rule protections because it threatened local economies, wildlif more
SilviaTrra Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Zack Parisa, co-founder and CEO of SilviaTrra, San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 8, 2021:
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Please find SilviaTerra's comments submitted in response to the Department of Agriculture's Office of the Chief Economist, USDA-2021-0003: Notice of Re more
State Department: Joint Statement on the Launch of the Japan-United States Clean Energy Partnership
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following media note:
The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan.
The United States and Japan held the first Japan-U.S. Clean Energy Partnership (JUCEP) meeting on June 10, chaired by the U.S. Department of State and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
At the April 16, 2021, U.S.-Japan Summit Meeting between President Joseph R. Biden more
Support for Rep. DeFazio's INVEST in America Act Grows as Transformative Infrastructure Bill Advances Through Committee
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The list of groups coming out in support of the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) continues to grow. The bill, introduced by Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), now has the support from more than 60 organizations, including industry, labor, environmental groups, and local governments. It was approved by the committee on a bipartisan vote and now more
Texas A.G. Paxton Partners With Gov. Abbott's Task Force on Border and Homeland Security
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Yesterday Gov. Greg Abbott announced the formation of a Task Force on Border and Homeland Security. The Task Force is comprised of key leaders from several state agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General of Texas, and will analyze and advise on strategies to address the border crisis arising from the surge of illegal aliens and drugs into our state and nation.
"The Biden more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Issues Public Comment on Fish & Wildlife Service Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Neil L. Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has issued a public comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed rule entitled "Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds". The comment was written on June 7, 2021, and posted on June 8, 2021:
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed rule, "Regulations Governing Take more
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Spring Regulatory Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the Department's portions of the Unified Agenda (also known as the Spring Regulatory Agenda) today identifying the actions the Department plans to take over the next year and beyond to protect and serve the American people.
USDOT's Spring Regulatory Agenda demonstrates the Department's commitment to safety for transportation wo more
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan: Statement on U.S. Assistance to Afghanistan on COVID-19 and Suspension of Visa Operations
KABUL, Afghanistan, June 12 -- The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan issued the following statement:
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Afghanistan is experiencing an intense third wave of COVID-19 cases throughout the country. The United States stands in solidarity with the Afghan government and the Ministry of Public Health as they work to take action to contain the spread and care for those who fall ill. We are saddened to hear of the deaths of esteemed and much valued Afghans who have passed away from COVID recently. We als more
U.S. Trade Rep. Tai to Travel to Belgium, United Kingdom
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release:
On Sunday, June 13, Ambassador Katherine Tai will arrive in Brussels for the U.S. - EU Summit, marking her first foreign trip since being sworn in as United States Trade Representative. During her visit, Ambassador Tai will continue to elevate our historic worker-centered trade policy, continue efforts to resolve long-standing disputes with our allies and support the Biden-Harris Administration more
U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Announces $250 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding Allocations to Advance 22 Transit Projects in 13 States
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced a total of $250 million in federal funding allocations to help communities across the country protect the jobs of workers involved in constructing transit projects, ensuring the continued advancement of those critical pieces of infrastructure, despite the impacts of COVID-19. Twenty-two tran more
United Steelworkers Welcomes Made in America Waiver Guidance
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The United Steelworkers issued the following statement on June 11, 2021:
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United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway issued the following statement today in response to the waiver guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget's Made in America Office:
"Revitalizing our nation's manufacturing base and, in the process, protecting and creating thousands of good, community-sustaining jobs is one of the surest ways to promote wi more
USDA to Begin Work to Strengthen Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, the 100-year old law that was originally designed to protect poultry and hog farmers and cattle ranchers from unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive practices in the meat markets. USDA's pending action was noted in the Unified Agenda of Regul more
Waterkeeper Alliance: Groups to Biden - Halt New Oil Drilling, Cancel Trump Leases on Public Lands
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSPol) -- Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release:
Climate, indigenous and conservation groups today called on the Biden administration to halt new drilling permits and to cancel unlawful Trump-era oil and gas leases on public lands. The letter urges the Interior Department to enact a range of interim actions to protect the climate, public lands, oceans and communities pending completion of the department's climate review of federal fossil fuel programs.
"To more
White House Issues Memorandum for Secretary of State on Unexpected Urgent Refugee, Migration Needs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following memorandum on June 11, 2021, for the Secretary of State on unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs:
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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)) (MRAA), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the MRAA, that it is important to the national interest t more
White House Issues Proclamation Honoring Flag Day, National Flag Week
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following proclamation on June 11, 2021, honoring Flag Day and National Flag Week:
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In the midst of a revolution, less than a year after declaring our independence, the Congress consecrated what would become an enduring emblem of American unity by adopting a national flag on June 14, 1777.
In the 244 years since, the United States has grown and changed across the generations -- and our flag has changed in turn. The blue field of stars has more
White House Issues Readout of Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber Neuberger Meeting With Bipartisan National Association of Attorneys General
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following readout of a meeting by Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber, with the bipartisan National Association of Attorneys General on June 11, 2021:
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Yesterday, as part of her ongoing engagement with stakeholders across the country, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger met with the bipartisan National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) to speak to the cybersecurity more
White House Issues Transcript of Background News Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing 2nd Day of G7 Summit
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a background press call by senior administration officials previewing the second day of the G7 Summit on June 11, 2021:
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MODERATOR: Good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us for this background briefing, and apologies for running a few minutes behind.
In today's background briefing, we're going to preview tomorrow's G7 working session on China. This call will be on background, attributable to "senior more
White House Press Secretary Psaki Issues Statement on Visit of German Chancellor Merkel
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following statement on June 11, 2021, by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the visit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel:
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"President Biden looks forward to welcoming Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on July 15, 2021.
"Chancellor Merkel's visit will affirm the deep bilateral ties between the United States and Germany.
"The leaders will discuss their commitment to close cooperation on a range of common challenges, includ more
White House: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, Releases Guidance for Unprecedented American Rescue Plan Investments
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 11, 2021, entitled "Biden-Harris Administration Announces Child Tax Credit Awareness Day and Releases Guidance for Unprecedented American Rescue Plan Investments to Support Parents and Healthy Child Development":
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President Biden's American Rescue Plan included historic investments to support low- and middle-income parents - who have long faced increasing financial strain, worsened by the pandemic.
Today, the more
White House: How the Biden-Harris Administration is Fighting Against Attacks on Americans' Constitutional Right to Vote
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 11, 2021, entitled "How the Biden-Harris Administration is Fighting Against Attacks on Americans' Constitutional Right to Vote":
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As the President said when recognizing the tragic injustice of the Tulsa race massacre, the "sacred right [to vote] is under assault with an incredible intensity," in a manner that is "simply un-American" but sadly, not unprecedented. And he called for a redoubling of efforts to expa more
White House: President Biden and G7 Leaders to Announce Steps to Forge a More Fair and Inclusive Global Economy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 11, 2021, entitled "President Biden and G7 Leaders to Announce Steps to Forge a More Fair and Inclusive Global Economy":
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President Biden will meet with G7 leaders to discuss ways to forge a more fair, sustainable, and inclusive global economy that meets the unique challenges of our time. President Biden and G7 partners are committed to a global recovery that benefits the middle class and working families at ho more
White House: U.S., G7+ Plan to Defeat COVID-19 Pandemic in 2022 & Prevent Next Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 11, 2021, entitled "U.S. and G7+ Plan to Defeat the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2022 and Prevent the Next Pandemic":
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President Biden welcomed the historic commitment of the leaders of the G7 and guest countries to provide more than 1 billion additional COVID-19 vaccines for the world, starting this summer, of which the United States will contribute half a billion doses.
This commitment forms the basis of a comprehen more
14 National Health Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on DOT Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Fourteen national health organizations have issued a joint public comment on the Department of Transportation proposed rule entitled "Regulatory Review". The comment was written and posted on June 4, 2021:
The comment was co-signed by the Allergy and Asthma Network, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, American Thoracic Society, Association of Schools and Program of Public Health, Asthma and Allergy Fo more
15 Conservation Groups Issue Joint Public Comment on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Fifteen conservation groups have issued a joint public comment on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Revolution Wind LLC's Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Rhode Island". The comment was written on June 1, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
The comment was co-signed by James Murphy, Director, Legal Advocacy, National Wildlife Federation; Shilo Felton, Field Manager, Clean Energy Initiative, Nati more
2 Biden Nominees for District Judge Confirmed by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Senate confirmed the nomination of an individual for a position in the federal government on June 8, 2021:
Julien Xavier Neals, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey.
Regina M. Rodriguez, of Colorado, to be United States District Judge for the District of Colorado. more
5 Trade Associations Issue Joint Public Comment on DOT Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Five trade associations have issued a joint public comment on the Department of Transportation proposed rule entitled "Regulatory Review". The comment was written and posted on June 4, 2021:
The comment was co-signed by Ben Kochman, director of pipeline safety policy at the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America; Sonal Patni, director for operations and engineering services at the American Gas Association; Dave Murk, pipeline manager at the American Petroleum Insti more
Administration for Children & Families Releases Guidance on Supplemental Child Care Funds in the American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Today the Office of Child Care (OCC) at HHS's Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released guidance for states, territories, and tribes on how they can use the nearly $15 billion in supplemental Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds provided by the Biden-Harris's American Rescue Plan (ARP) to support child more
American Road and Transportation Builders Association CEO Bauer Issues Statement on Markup of INVEST in America Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Road and Transportation Builders Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Dave Bauer on the markup of the INVEST in America Act:
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"Signs of progress toward passage of a multi-year federal transportation investment package are undeniable.
"The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's INVEST in America Act would deliver historic investments in America's highways and public transit systems. We commend Chairman DeFazio (D-Or more
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ingrid Seggerman, director of regulatory policy and government relations at American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the United States Department of Agric more
BlueGreen Alliance Issues Public Comment on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Jason Walsh, executive director of the BlueGreen Alliance, has issued a public comment on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Revolution Wind LLC's Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Rhode Island". The comment was written on June 1, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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On behalf of the BlueGreen Alliance, our partners, and the millions of members and supporters they represent, we thank you for more
Carbon180 Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Giana Amador, co-founder and policy director of Carbon180, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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Carbon180 submits the following comments in response to USDA's Notice of Request for Public Comment on the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and more
Center for American Progress: Reinstatement of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule Is an Important Step Toward Ending Housing Discrimination
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on June 10, 2021:
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued an interim final Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, based on a 2015 rule first issued by the Obama administration. Following the posting of the rule, Lily Roberts, managing director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:
By reinstating the majority of the 2015 more
Center for Gender and Refugee Studies: Advocates Urge Attorney General Garland to End Policies That Endanger Women and Families Seeking Asylum
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release:
On the three-year anniversary of the reprehensible Matter of A-B- ruling, representatives from the more than 70 organizations comprising the #WelcomeWithDignity campaign urged the Biden administration to end Trump-era cruelty and restore fairness to the asylum process. Through a series of restrictive Justice Department opinions, the Trump administration gutted protections more
Concerned Capital Issues Public Comment on Department of the Treasury Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Bruce Dobb, senior partner at Concerned Capital - A Social Benefit Corp., Los Angeles, California, has issued a public comment on the Department of the Treasury notice entitled "Notice and Request for Information SSBCI". The comment was written on June 3, 2021, and posted on June 4, 2021:
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As part of our nation's response to the COVID Pandemic, President Biden signed The American Rescue Plan Act this year which provides $10 billion to fund the State Small Business C more
CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'Costs of Weaponizing Russian and Western Diplomatic Expulsions'
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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By Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
and Roksana Gabidullina, Program Manager and Research Associate, Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program
On April 17, 2021, the Czech Republic announced it would expel 18 Russian embassy employees identified as members of the SVR (Russia's foreign intellig more
CSIS Issues Commentary Entitled 'TSA Should Relinquish Oversight of Pipeline Security'
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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By Elizabeth Hoffman
Director of Congressional and Government Affairs, and Fellow
While the U.S. government does not have the authorities or capabilities to prevent cyberattacks in private industry, it does have a critical role in coordinating among stakeholders and setting basic security standards--particularly in industries that are vital to U.S. national and economic security i more
Defenders of Wildlife Issues Public Comment on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defenders of Wildlife has issued a public comment on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Revolution Wind LLC's Proposed Wind Energy Facility Offshore Rhode Island". The comment was written on June 1, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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Executive Summary
On behalf of the Defenders of Wildlife (Defenders) and our 2.2 million members, we offer the following comments and recommendations to the B more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What to Know About 'Fractured' Ariz. GOP Senate Primary & 'Lackluster' Brnovich
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement:
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In response to Mark Brnovich's entrance into Arizona's "fractured" GOP Senate primary, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman David Bergstein released the following statement:
"Brnovich's announcement means Arizona's Republican Senate primary will be nasty, expensive -- and long. 'Lackluster' Brnovich has a long record of self-serving politics, and as the Republicans fight amo more
Developers Alliance Joins Coalition Opposing Expansion of Patent-Eligibility to Include 'Natural Phenomena' and More
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSPol) -- The Developers Alliance (formerly the Application Developers Alliance) issued the following news release:
The Developers Alliance has joined a coalition letter to President Biden expressing opposition to legislation or regulatory action that would overturn established Supreme Court precedent and expand patent-eligible subject matter to encompass abstract ideas, laws of nature, or natural phenomena, including recent attempts to patent the genetic sequence of the S more
Doctors Without Borders: Biden Administration Plan to Donate COVID-19 Vaccines 'Is Not Urgent Enough'
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following statement on June 10, 2021, by Director of Programs Carrie Teicher:
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The Biden Administration has announced a plan today to purchase 500 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to donate globally. The US will donate 200 million doses this year and 300 million during the first half of 2022. The doses--enough to vaccinate 250 million people worldwide--will be distributed through COVAX, the glob more
Economic Policy Institute, Howard University Political Science Professor Issue Public Comment on Employment & Training Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Daniel Costa, director of immigration law and policy research at the Economic Policy Institute, and Ron Hira, associate professor for political science at Howard University, have issued a public comment on the Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled "Request for Information: Data Sources and Methods for Determining Prevailing Wage Levels for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Immigrants and Non-Immigrants in the United States". The comm more
Ecosystem Services Market Consortium Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Debbie Reed, executive director of Ecosystem Services Market Consortium LLC, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) request for input on the Executive Order on Tackling the Cli more
Fla. Democratic Party Chair Welcomes Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff to Fla.
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is visiting Tallahassee, Florida to encourage people to get vaccinated and to highlight the progress that has been made because of the Biden Administration and the Democrats in Congress. Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement:
"Thanks to the Biden Administration, Democrats in Congress, and local leaders all across Florida, we are f more
Information Technology Industry Council Issues Public Comment on Employment & Training Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Karolina Filipiak, senior director for government affairs at the Information Technology Industry Council, has issued a public comment on the Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled "Request for Information: Data Sources and Methods for Determining Prevailing Wage Levels for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Immigrants and Non-Immigrants in the United States". The comment was written on June 1, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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Intel Issues Public Comment on Employment & Training Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Patrick J. Duffy, director of global labor relations and workforce policy at Intel Corp., Chandler, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the Employment and Training Administration proposed rule entitled "Request for Information: Data Sources and Methods for Determining Prevailing Wage Levels for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Immigrants and Non-Immigrants in the United States". The comment was written on June 1, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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National Association of Conservation Districts Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Michael R. Crowder, president of the National Association of Conservation Districts, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) represents America's 3,000 local conservation districts, state and territory assoc more
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Cristel Zoebisch, policy specialist, and Eric Deeble, policy director, at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, have issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) welcomes the opportunity to submit comments in r more
President Biden's FY 2022 Budget: Continued Funding for Detention and Deportation Halts Progress for Southeast Asia Resource Action Center Communities
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSPol) -- The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center issued the following news release:
On May 28, President Biden released his proposed $6 trillion fiscal year 2022 budget, following his initial $1.5 trillion discretionary funding proposal in April. The proposal largely includes requests that were reflected in the American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan, and also includes funding requests for:
* The caregiving economy;
* Increased Pell grants;
* Free public commun more
Rep. Lamb Votes to Advance Bipartisan Surface Transportation Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) passed the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) with bipartisan support. The legislation is a five-year, $547 billion investment that reauthorizes key surface transportation infrastructure legislation and contains several key provisions authored by Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17), a member of the T&I Committee. The legislation wou more
Salt River Valley Water Users' Association Issues Public Comment on USDA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Bruce Hallin, director for water supply at the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, Phoenix, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture notice entitled "Request for Comments: Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad". The comment was written on April 29, 2021, and posted on June 1, 2021:
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The Salt River Valley Water Users' Association ("Association") and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement a more
Sen. Feinstein Statement on Biden Decision to Donate 500 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement on June 10, 2021:
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Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement after President Biden announced the United States will donate 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to countries that need them.
"I strongly support President Biden's decision to donate 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to countries that need help controlling the spread of this deadly virus.
"If the U more
Sen. Marshall Appears on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following text of an interview on June 10, 2021, on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo:
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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. was on FOX Business today to talk with Maria Bartiromo about the latest on infrastructure and the labor shortage particularly as it relates to Kansas.
On infrastructure, Senator Marshall said in part, "President Biden has turned down Senator Capito's great effort, he's turned down the Problem Solvers Cau more
Sen. Marshall on Border Crisis: Administration's Policies Enrich Cartels, Encourage Violence, Harm Central American Economies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following floor statement on June 10, 2021:
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U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. spoke on the Senate floor today about the crisis at the southern border, addressing the root causes of an influx of migrants, and calling for Vice President Harris to take this issue seriously and visit the border.
You may click here to watch Senator Marshall's speech in its entirety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=763eeEtAfR0
Background:
In M more
Senate Minority Leader McConnell: Both Sides of Border Still Waiting for Administration to Take Charge of Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement on June 10, 2021:
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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the crisis at the border:
"The latest data from Customs and Border Protection show that the current fiscal year has seen the highest number of migrant apprehensions since 2006.
"Let me say that again. We're eight months into FY 2021, but t more
Senate Minority Leader McConnell: Democrats Need to 'Get Serious' on Infrastructure Spending to Achieve Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement on June 10, 2021:
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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding infrastructure:
"This morning, the Labor Department announced that it had observed the largest uptick in prices since the depths of the Great Recession in 2008. And core inflation had reached a nearly three-decade high.
"The latest data re more
Senate Minority Leader McConnell: Democrats' Exclusion of Unborn Protections Breaks With Commonsense, Bipartisan Precedent
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement on June 10, 2021:
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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding protections for the unborn:
"Unfortunately, the Administration's radical left turn touches much more than just infrastructure policy. In fact, it includes an unprecedented new threat to the basic dignity of human life.
"On the campaign tra more
Senate Publishes Executive Communication on June 9 From President Biden
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Senateon June 9, 2021, published an executive communication from President Biden:
EC-1158. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the issuance of an Executive Order declaring additional steps to be taken concerning the national emergency with respect to the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies that was declared in Executive Order 13959 of November 12, more
Sens. Burr, Collins Press CDC Director on Inconsistencies About Teachers' Union Influence on School Reopening Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), the Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Susan Collins (R-ME), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, sent a letter pressing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky to clarify apparent inconsistencies in her recent Senate test more
Sens. Collins, Burr Press CDC Director on Inconsistencies About Teachers' Union Influence on School Reopening Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Richard Burr (R-NC), the Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky to clarify apparent inconsistencies in her recent Senate testimony about the influence teachers' unions had on the CDC's school reopening guidance.
At a Senate HELP more
Statement by Mercy Corps CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna on the Biden Administration's Purchase of 500 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses to Donate Globally
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 11 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement by CEO Tjada D'Oyen McKenna on June 10, 2021:
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"The purchase of 500 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses on top of 80 million doses already committed shows the Biden Administration is walking the walk when it comes to leading efforts to boost vaccine access for the entire world. Just months ago, U.S. leadership was nowhere to be seen as the glaring gaps between vaccine haves and have-nots came starkly into focus. more
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO Issues Public Comment on DOT Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Greg Regan, president of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, has issued a public comment on the Department of Transportation proposed rule entitled "Regulatory Review". The comment was written on June 4, 2021, and posted on June 7, 2021:
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On behalf of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD), I am pleased to respond to the Department of Transportation's request for comment on its notice entitled Notification of Regulatory Review. TTD consists o more
U.S. Embassy in Brazil: Statement by U.S. Ambassador Chapman on Retirement
BRASILIA, Brazil, June 11 -- The U.S. Embassy in Brazil issued the following statement by Ambassador Todd Chapman on retirement:
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I am immensely proud to be a citizen of the United States and to have the opportunity to serve and represent my country. Having spent over 12 years in Brazil over my lifetime, this beautiful nation too is also forever etched in my in my heart. And this has made serving as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil since March 2020 an especially tremendous honor. It has given me more
Western Environmental Law Center: Groups to Biden - Halt New Oil Drilling, Cancel Trump Leases on Public Lands
EUGENE, Oregon, June 11 (TNSRep) -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following joint news release on June 10, 2021:
Climate, indigenous and conservation groups today called on the Biden administration to halt new drilling permits and to cancel unlawful Trump-era oil and gas leases on public lands.
The letter (https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public_lands/energy/dirty_energy_development/pdfs/Final-10-June-Interim-actions-letter.pdf) urges the Interior Department to en more
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Issues Public Comment on VA Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Victoria Kitcheyan, chairwoman of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, has issued a public comment on the Department of Veterans Affairs notice entitled "Meetings: Documentation Required for Identification of Veterans Who Are Members of an Indian Tribe; Tribal Consultation". The comment was written on May 28, 2021, and posted on June 2, 2021:
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On behalf of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (the "Tribe"), please find our comments on the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Im more
House Haiti Caucus Issues Statement on Postponement of Haiti's Constitutional Referendum
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on behalf of the House Haiti Caucus:
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The House Haiti Caucus co-chairs released the following statement following news that the Haitian government will postpone the planned June 27 constitutional referendum to an unannounced date:
"This proposed constitutional referendum, widely considered to be illegal, should not be held at all.
"It will only enable government abuses of power and accelerate Haiti's pat more
Sen. Barrasso Issues Statement on Border Security
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 9, 2021:
Mr. President, today I come to the floor to talk about the crisis that is occurring at our southern border.
Joe Biden has been President now for about 4 months. In this time, illegal immigration at the southern border has more than doubled. We are now on a pace this year--this year alone--for the most illegal immigration in two decades. Th more
Sen. Collins Issues Statement on Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 8, 2021:
Madam President, I rise today to applaud the swift, unanimous Senate passage last night of the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act, or the HAVANA Act. This bill will provide much needed assistance to the employees of the Intelligence Community, the State Department, and other Federal Agencies who have suffered fr more
Sen. Scott Issues Statement on Federal Debt Emergency Control Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 9, 2021:
Mr. President, America is in a debt crisis. It appears, for Joe Biden and my colleagues across the aisle, reckless spending has only just begun. If left unchecked, this spending will be devastating for families in my State of Florida and all across our great Nation.
Washington's insane spending has our Federal debt rocketing toward $30 trilli more
ACLU: Comment on Biden Revoking Trump Executive Orders Targeting TikTok and WeChat
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement:
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The Biden administration revoked executive orders targeting the TikTok and WeChat apps, which were signed by former President Donald Trump.
President Biden signed a new order requiring security reviews of these apps, which are owned by Chinese companies, as more
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Amid COVID-19, University at Buffalo Researchers Improve Air Safety for BPO
BUFFALO, New York, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
It's not every day that University at Buffalo researchers help ensure that beautiful music plays on at Kleinhans Music Hall. Still, that's precisely what happened this spring.
With the pandemic raging, Kleinhans went quiet. However, as more people received vaccinations, and the number of local infections began to fall, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) broug more
Barnard College: Professor Eduardo Moncada Publishes Research on the Efficacy of Social Distancing Policies in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSJou) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
On May 21, 2021, Eduardo Moncada, assistant professor of political science, published new research in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law, which he co-authored with five professors from Brown University and American University.
"Who Stays at Home? The Politics of Social Distancing in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic" is part of a special journal issue that focuses on subnationa more
Health Systems Resilience in Managing COVID-19
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 (TNSJou) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged health systems and communities across the globe and continues to shed light on the inequities that exist among many populations. National strategies to curb the spread of the virus have varied widely, revealing the limitations of even high-performing health systems.
A new paper co-led by a School of Public Health researcher argues that there is an more
Imperial College-London: Next Generation Vaccine Tech Offers Post-COVID-19 Opportunities - Global Experts
LONDON, England, June 12 (TNSRes) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:
By George Hope
The Imperial-led Future Vaccine Manufacturing Research (FVMR) Hub co-hosted an event with the Vax-Hub on what we have learnt from COVID-19.
The event, entitled 'Vaccine manufacturing during a global pandemic: what have we learnt from COVID-19?' explored the role of academia in vaccine manufacturing research and innovation, the UK's position in global health research and international develop more
UC-San Diego: AI Predicts How Patients With Viral Infections, Including COVID-19, Will Fare
LA JOLLA, California, June 12 (TNSJou) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to sift through terabytes of gene expression data -- which genes are "on" or "off" during infection -- to look for shared patterns in patients with past pandemic viral infections, including SARS, MERS and swine flu.
Two telltale signatures em more
University of Manchester: Numbers of General Practitioners Wanting to Leave Already High Before COVID, Finds Survey
MANCHESTER, England, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release on June 10, 2021:
The number of GPs who say they were likely to quit direct patient care within five years was 37%, even before the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey carried out by University of Manchester researchers.
The figure was 63% in GPs over 50.
Even among younger GPs (under the age of 50), more than one in every ten (11%) said they were planning to leave.
These figur more
University of Tartu: Coronavirus Concentration in Waste Water Continues Decrease
TARTU, Estonia, June 12 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tartu issued the following news release:
The latest results of the waste water study led by the University of Tartu show that the amount of coronavirus in waste water samples has further decreased over the last week. Only Ida-Viru County and southern Estonia show higher readings than the index characterizing the average situation in Estonia.
The indexes describing the average coronavirus concentration in waste water in different regions of more
University of Washington's School of Medicine: Community Study Compares COVID-19 in Children and Adults
SEATTLE, Washington, June 12 (TNSJou) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release on June 11, 2021:
Children and adults infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have similar levels of the virus if they have symptoms, and similar levels if they do not, University of Washington School of Medicine researchers have found.
"We found that in terms of viral levels, children are similar to adults," said Dr. Erin Chung, a pediatric infectious more
University of Wisconsin-Madison: Combating Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 12 (TNSOps) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
By Katie Ginder-Vogel
"These dialogues are just the beginning," says Mark Moua, a PharmD student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy.
Moua has been volunteering in several initiatives through the School to increase vaccination rates among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities, which often means having conversations to address questions and co more
