Ahead of International Climate Conference, Rep. Omar, Sens. Markey and Van Hollen Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
In three weeks, President Joseph R. Biden will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of Parties (COP26), where he will be expected to advocate for global climate cooperation, secure additional emission reduction commitments, and catalyze bold action from world leaders to prevent a global temperature rise greater than 1.5 degrees Celsius. Ahead of CO more
Ahead of International Climate Conference, Sens. Markey, Van Hollen, Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
In three weeks, President Joe Biden will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of Parties (COP26), where he will be expected to advocate for global climate cooperation, secure additional emission reduction commitments, and catalyze bold action from world leaders to prevent a global temperature rise greater than 1.5 degrees Celsius. Ahead o more
American Action Forum: U.S. Retaliatory Tariffs to Digital Services Taxes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSRes) -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:
The United States has reached an agreement to terminate tariffs it had threatened against five European countries in exchange for those countries to eventually remove digital services taxes on large U.S. technology firms. In a new insight, Data and Policy Analyst Tom Lee notes the costs these tariffs would have imposed on the U.S. economy. He further warns that the use of retaliatory tariffs harms relat more
Center for Biological Diversity: Biden's Forest Service Poised to Facilitate Quadrupling of Crude Oil Production in Utah's Uinta Basin Days Before Glasgow Climate Summit
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
In a massive blow to U.S. efforts to address the climate crisis, the Biden administration is poised to approve a right-of-way through the Ashley National Forest that would take the climate-damaging Uinta Basin Railway one step closer to being built.
The railway would enable crude oil production in the basin to quadruple to 350,000 barrels a day. Over a year, that mu more
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget: Don't Take Reconciliation Offsets Off the Table
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSRes) -- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget issued the following statement:
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As lawmakers continue to negotiate their Build Back Better reconciliation plan, reports indicate growing objections to a number of offsets, including rate increases, addressing stepped up basis of capital gains at death, and drug pricing reform.
Our illustrative Build Back Better for Less plans discuss each of these offsets as a way to help finance new spending. The following i more
Dallas ISD: Talented & Gifted Students Receive Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2021:
Isabelle and Katherine Adams are not your average high school students. These sisters, a senior and a sophomore, respectively, at School for the Talented and Gifted, are co-CEOs of their own nonprofit, co-authors of their own book, and now co-recipients-the first teenagers ever-of the Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award.
Isabelle and Katherine started thei more
Friends of the Earth: Biden's 'Whole of Government' Approach to Climate Change Has a Gaping Hole
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TSNPol) -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release:
Responding to the great threat climate change poses to the financial system and to national security, the Biden Administration recently released multiple climate adaptation and resilience plans. These include a list of 20 climate adaptation and resilience plans for agencies across the federal government released by the White House earlier this month.
But while President Biden purports to take a "whole of go more
Government Accountability Project: Federal Court Issues Devastating Decision for Medically Vulnerable Immigrants in ICE Detention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSRep) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Yesterday, a federal court in California issued a devastating blow to immigrants seeking critical medical and mental health services in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. The Ninth Circuit reversed a lower court's issuance of a preliminary injunction in Fraihat v. ICE which had mandated the release of thousands of immigrants at heightened medical more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Emily Hamilton, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, as part of a virtual hearing on Sept. 22, 2021, entitled "Zoned Out: Examining the Impact of Exclusionary Zoning on People, Resources and Opportunity":
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I am Emily Hamilton, a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Lawyers' Committee Associate Director Silverstein
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance issued the following testimony by Thomas Silverstein, associate director of the Fair Housing and Community Development Project at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, as part of a virtual hearing on Sept. 22, 2021, entitled "Zoned Out: Examining the Impact of Exclusionary Zoning on People, Resources and Opportunity":
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify today more
Human Rights Campaign, National Advocacy Partners Galvanize 10,000 Plus Supporters Urging Biden-Harris Administration to Protect LGBTQI Afghans
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSPol) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release:
In a powerful demonstration of public concern, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) along with the Council for Global Equality, Immigration Equality, IRAP, Rainbow Railroad, and ORAM presented the Biden-Harris Administration with 10,500 signatures on a petition urging the adoption of a 10-point action plan to expedite and ease the refugee process for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex ( more
In Coalition With National Organizations, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers Urges Congress, President Biden Include Medicare Expansion, Drug Price Negotiation, Tax Fairness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSPol)(TNScapV) -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers issued the following news release:
This week, IFPTE joined other labor unions and and national organizations representing a cross-section of American people and communities in requesting lawmakers and President Biden maintain key priorities in the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill.
On Wednesday, IFPTE and over 60 organizations sent a letter organized by Public Citizen to more
LeadingAge: Millions of Older Adults are Invisible in the Build Back Better Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSRep) -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, issued the following news release:
As Congress moves closer to a reconciliation deal, a new data analysis "The Invisible Americans," shows that less than six percent of media stories and less than one percent of Congressional tweets about the Build Back Better plan even mentioned older adults.
The analysis shows that older Americans are yet again missing from policy mak more
Maine Delegation, Gov. Mills Urge Commerce Secretary to Rescind Right Whale Rule and Protect Lobster Fishery
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Following the U.S. District Court of Maine's order blocking the Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1 restricted area closure, which is a component of the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) flawed and unfair Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Rule, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gin more
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Statement on Conversations With the White House on Issues Critical to Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement:
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after high-level conversations with key decisionmakers in Washington, DC on Michigan's priorities.
"This week, I had an opportunity to meet with national leaders to advance Michigan's priorities. Our conversations centered on growing the economy, creating good-paying jobs, and building up our roads, bridges, and water infrastructure. W more
Mont. A.G. Knudsen Asks Federal Court to Toss Meritless Lawsuit Against Montana's Vaccine Passport Ban
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 23 -- Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following news release:
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen asked federal courts to toss the meritless lawsuit attempting to overturn legal protections for Montanans from discrimination based on their vaccination status. The plaintiffs' lawsuit argues they need and desire to discriminate against fellow Montanans, but they fail to meet the requirements to even bring the lawsuit or state any legally valid claims.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee: 'President Biden Has Lost Support Across All Groups of Americans - But Especially Independents and Hispanics'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Hispanic voters are running away from Democrats as fast as they can. Joe Biden and the Democrats seem to be puzzled about why Hispanic voters are moving away from their party in droves, but the reasons could not be clearer. They support the Republican agenda of smaller government, capitalism, and secure borders. And they reject the Democrats' agenda of big government, socialism, and open borde more
National Republican Senatorial Committee: Biden Administration Shrugs at Americans' Inflation Fears
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
There is one thing every American can agree on: The cost of everyday goods has skyrocketed, and paychecks seem to be shrinking. While workers, families, and job creators clamor for answers about when these astronomical prices will come back down to earth and when the supply chain woes will end, Joe Biden and his administration are simply shrugging their shoulders.
Jake Tapper: Do Americans ne more
National Republican Senatorial Committee: President Biden Approval in Freefall in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Democrat hopes of recapturing North Carolina are looking bleaker than ever as new polling shows President Joe Biden's approval rating in freefall.
According to the survey of likely voters (https://e.nrsc.org/t/j-l-zlkuhlk-ikdkiihrud-y/?_ga=2.119728200.1365584666.1634963500-1470703289.1634194859), only 38% say they approve of the job he is doing while 56% say they do not. These numbers bleed i more
National Republican Senatorial Committee: President Biden Has Time for the Beach, Not the Border
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Joe Biden can't be bothered to visit the Southern Border. Last night, when asked if he plans to visit the border, Biden said: "I haven't had a whole hell of a lot of time to get down [to the Southern Border]." Click the screenshot below to watch.
Joe Biden has plenty of time to ride bikes at his Delaware beach house but doesn't have time to address the unprecedented border crisis he created. more
Nearly 100 Civil Rights, Policy Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Biden's Harmful Sentencing Proposal
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 (TNSPol) -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Nearly 100 leading civil rights organizations, community organizers, and policy groups issued a joint letter to congressional leaders opposing President Biden's proposal to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs. A permanent classification would worsen racial inequities in the criminal justice system while failing to reduce overdose deaths or promote pub more
Neb. A.G. Peterson Response to Nebraskans' Concerns About Federal Vaccine Mandates
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 23 -- Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson issued the following news release:
In the last several weeks, the Attorney General's Office has received a number of phone calls asking about the federal vaccine mandates announced by the Biden administration. Nebraskans want to know whether these federal mandates are enforceable. This is understandable since many Nebraskans are facing the loss of their livelihood and are exploring ways to maintain employment without being re more
Pa. Gov. Wolf Outlines Plan to Improve Worker Pay, Sick Leave and Protections
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Governor Tom Wolf believes that hardworking Pennsylvanians deserve fair wages, paid sick leave, safe workplaces and quality jobs. Today, the governor visited Delaware County to outline his workforce plan to benefit workers across the state, including an executive order issued yesterday, and a call on the legislature to finally pass several bills that help working families.
"With our economy o more
Planned Parenthood: Biden-Harris Administration Establishes 1st-Ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSPol) -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
The Biden-Harris administration announced the first-ever national strategy to advance gender equity and equality in the U.S. and around the world. The White House Gender Policy Council will manage the comprehensive effort that requires actions from various agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Depa more
President Biden Issues Memorandum on Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- President Biden issued the following memorandum for the Secretary of State on Oct. 22, 2021, 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
President Biden Issues Proclamation Honoring U.N. Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Oct. 22, 2021, honoring United Nations Day:
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Seventy-six years ago, emerging from the ashes of a devastating World War, countries around the world embarked on a shared mission: creating a rules-based international order, grounded in democratic values, to advance universal human rights, promote the peaceful settlement of disputes, and ensure adherence to international law. The United Nations was -- and remains -- t more
Rep. Bourdeaux Leads 37 Members in Calling for a Permanent, Comprehensive Solution to the Medicaid Coverage Gap
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07), joined by Reps. Suzan DelBene, Terri Sewell, and Kathy Manning led 34 colleagues in a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to prioritize including a permanent, comprehensive fix for the Medicaid coverage gap in the final reconciliation bill.
In the letter, Members wrote, "We must finally fulfill the promise Congress made when it passed more
Rep. Bush, Progressives Urge President Biden to End Fossil Fuel Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Member of the House Oversight Committee's Subcommittee on the Environment, led her progressive colleagues in calling on President Biden to live up to his campaign promises to protect our environment & mitigate the worst effects of the climate crisis.
"We write to you to express our grave concern that ongoing actions by your administration threaten to undermine more
Rep. Bustos Joins Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Announce $1.15 Billion for Rural Broadband Expansion
GENESEO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce the availability of $1.15 billion in loans and grants to expand broadband availability in rural areas through the ReConnect Program.
"In the district I serve, one in four families lack access to high-speed internet. This has a significant impact on our schools, health ca more
Rep. Fitzgerald Questions A.G. Garland at Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Yesterday, Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee in an oversight hearing to provide updates on the work of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and to answer questions Committee Members have regarding the mission and actions of the DOJ.
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) used his allotted time to ask the Attorney General important questions about more
Rep. Gallagher: Why Is Our Government Covering for CCP on Wuhan?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement on a new NIH letter that provides evidence the US government funded gain-of-function research through the EcoHealth Alliance and that Dr. Fauci likely lied to Congress.
"If there was any doubt left in any sane person's mind that Dr. Fauci needs to be fired and investigated for possible perjury, that doubt was removed more
Rep. Golden: Maine Delegation and Gov. Mills Urge Commerce Secretary to Rescind Right Whale Rule and Protect Lobster Fishery
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Following the U.S. District Court of Maine's order blocking the Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1 restricted area closure, which is a component of the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) flawed and unfair Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Rule, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina R more
Rep. Herrera Beutler Joins Effort to Prevent IRS From Surveilling Americans' Bank Accounts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
In response to a proposal that would require the federal government to track new information about Americans' bank accounts, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) is supporting legislation, the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, to block the plan and protect Americans' privacy.
Herrera Beutler this week also joined over 200 of her colleagues in a letter to Treasury Secretary Yelle more
Rep. Hinson Leads Opposition to IRS Snooping Scheme on House Floor
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following floor statement:
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Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) called for the House to take up legislation that would block the Biden Administration's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from having unprecedented access to Americans' financial transactions.
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"President Biden and Speaker Pelosi are moving full steam ahead with their big government, big spending vision for this country.
"One of the most egregious propo more
Rep. Jacobs Calls for Changes to President Biden's Nov. 22 Vaccine Mandate on TSA Agents
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Chris Jacobs, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) led a letter this week to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske highlighting the impact of the upcoming vaccine mandate on holiday travel.
"While I believe the vaccines are safe and effective, I ardently oppose mandates - the administration has vastly overstepped its authority, and now it is causing real-world problems," Jacobs said. "We h more
Rep. Maloney: House Judiciary Committee to Markup Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
On Wednesday, October 27th at 10:00 AM EDT, the House Judiciary Committee will markup H.R. 4777, the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021, legislation introduced by Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) that prohibits the use of nonconsensual, nondebtor relea more
Rep. McCollum Statement on Designation of Palestinian Civil Society Groups as Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement today after the Israeli Defense Ministry issued a military order declaring six Palestinian civil society organizations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory to be "terrorist organizations":
"I condemn this action to shut down legitimate civil society organizations advocating for Palestinian human rights.
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Rep. Nadler: House Judiciary Committee to Markup Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
On Wednesday, October 27th at 10:00 AM EDT, the House Judiciary Committee will markup H.R. 4777, the Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021, legislation introduced by Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) that prohibits the use of nonconsensual, nondebtor releases that more
Rep. Salazar Blasts Speaker Pelosi for Abandoning the Nicaraguan People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing her refusal to bring the bipartisan Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
"With Nicaragua's sham presidential election set to take place on November 7, more
Rep. Simpson Tells Treasury to Abandon IRS Monitoring Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined 201 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Yellen voicing serious concern over the proposal to mandate and expand financial data collection on the American public.
"The Biden administration's latest proposal to require this level of monitoring and reporting by financial institutions is absolutely absurd," said Congressman Simpson. more
Rep. Smith Column: President Biden's Tax Police
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following Capitol Report column:
Washington Democrats want to add trillions of dollars in new spending, and they are getting creative to fund portions of their proposal. They claim they don't want to raise taxes on working-class families - but their policies would do the exact opposite. One of their worst proposals would weaponize the IRS with the tools needed to scrutinize working families' finances. President Biden's initial prop more
Rep. Smith Column: Prioritizing Our Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
It's alarming to see half-built, new farm equipment sitting idle, car dealerships vacant, and store shelves empty, but this is the harsh reality behind President Biden's current supply chain crisis. Across the country we are seeing bottlenecks and cargo backups at ports and terminals, as well as an abundance of workforce shortages causing massive delays throughout our supply chain. It is critical we take action n more
Rep. Smith: Numbers Show Biden's Socialist Tax & Spending Agenda is Making Inflation Worse
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, ranking Republican member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Since early Spring, President Biden and Washington Democrats have insisted that inflation is merely transitory while piling on trillions in new spending and debt. Today, inflation is skyrocketing as the prices of everyday household items continue to rise, threatening the livelihoods of millions of American families.
With inflation on more
Rep. Spanberger Receives More Than 1,500 Responses to USPS Survey, Shares Personal Impacts of Mail Delays on Central Virginians
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today announced the initial results of her relaunched survey focused on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail and delivery service delays. The delays constituents are facing are unacceptable, and Spanberger will use these responses to push for effective action and reforms at USPS.
Since Thursday, October 7, Spanberger's office has received more than 1 more
Rep. Stefanik Discusses New York's Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates on Fox and Friends
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today joined Ainsley Earhardt on Fox and Friends to discuss the negative implications of vaccine mandates on New York communities, healthcare workers, and first responders.
Some highlights from the interview include:
On New York state vaccine mandates:
"We have seen in New York State the consequence of these unconstitutional mandates with Governor Hochul's more
Rep. Webster and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Drop Socialist Policies That Will Worsen Supply Chain Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Florida Congressman Daniel Webster (R-Clermont) and more than 150 House Republican Members of Congress wrote President Biden urging him to immediately reconsider radical partisan policies that are making already growing U.S. supply chain issues significantly worse.
The letter, led by members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, on which Rep. Webster serves states, "The policies of you more
Rep. Wittman, Members Urge Reconsideration of Contractor Vaccine Mandates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter with his colleagues on the Committee to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin voicing their grave concerns surrounding the impending vaccination deadlines for Department of Defense contractors.
The letter points to the serious long-term costs that a vaccine man more
Reps. Escobar and Torres Lead Letter Urging Treasury and State Departments to Impose Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals Responsible for Human Rights Abuses of Environmental Defenders
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Norma J. Torres (CA-35) led a group of lawmakers in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen and Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken urging them to use existing authorities to impose targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights abuses of indigenous and local environmental activists - often referred to as "environmental defend more
Reps. Kelly, Underwood, Adams, Sens. Booker, and Beatty Urge President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Schumer to Include Critical Investments to Advance Maternal Health Equity in Final Build Back Better Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
In a letter to President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Representatives Robin Kelly, (IL-02), Alma Adams (NC-12), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) pushed to ensure that extended postpartum Medicaid coverage, based on Rep. Kelly's MOMMAs Act, and investments from the Black Maternal more
Reps. Lowenthal, Barragan Call on House Speaker to Retain Critical Emissions Reduction Funding in Build Back Better Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
In light of recent surges in cargo volumes through the neighboring ports of Long Beach (POLB) and Los Angeles (POLA), today Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) and Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44), called on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to retain critical components of the Build Back Better (BBB) Act that would help address the environmental impact of the goods movement indust more
Reps. Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, Herrera Beutler React to Gov. Inslee - Sen. Murray's Dam-Breaching Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following joint statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and Jamie Herrera Beutler (R-WA) released the following joint statement in reaction to Governor Inslee and Senator Patty Murray's joint statement on their plans to breach the lower Snake River dams:
"It is becoming more and more clear that the public and stakeholders who rely on the Columbia Snake River System have been more
Reps. Obernolte, Lucas Request Clarification on COVID Booster Shot Recommendations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, ranking Republican member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Following an announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that individuals can mix and match booster shots, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas joined Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jay Obernolte in a letter requesting clarifi more
Reps. Underwood, Adams, Kelly, Beatty and Sen. Booker, Urge President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Schumer to Include Critical Investments to Advance Maternal Health Equity in Final Build Back Better Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
In a letter to President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty (OH-03) pushed to ensure that investments from the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act are included in full in the final Build Back Better p more
Sen. Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Letter Calling For Job Training Investments in Build Back Better Bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues in a letter to President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urging them to invest in job training in the upcoming Build Back Better bill, as negotiations on the legislation continue in Congress. In the letter, the Senators stress the need to grow a workforce with the necessary skills to match the jobs that will be created more
Sen. Blunt, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.), Tim Scott (S.C.), and their Republican colleagues introduced the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"Democrats' proposal to vastly expand the reach of the IRS to help pay for their misguided t more
Sen. Boozman Backs Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and their Republican colleagues to introduce the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, a bill to prevent the implementation of Democrats' plan to give the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) access to the banking transaction information of virtually every American.
"The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats more
Sen. Capito Joins Stuart Varney to Discuss Border Crisis, Reckless Spending Spree
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today joined Varney and Co. on Fox Business Network to discuss the ongoing crisis at the southern border, and the reckless tax and spending spree Democrats are attempting to push through Congress.
HIGHLIGHTS:
ON DEMS' COMMITMENT TO UNNECCESARY SPENDING: "I don't think we need to spend another $2 trillion. I was sort of chuckling a l more
Sen. Capito, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Democrats' Attempted IRS Spying Scheme
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and other Republican colleagues in introducing the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act," legislation to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"Whether it's $600 or $10,000, the IRS should more
Sen. Cotton Issues Commentary Entitled 'Biden's National Emergency at Border - The U.S. Needs Real Leadership to Tackle This Crisis'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following commentary:
Joe Biden has created the worst border crisis in American history. In the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic, soaring inflation, and skyrocketing street crime, the border isn't just open, it's the most open it has ever been.
It is time for President Biden to face the reality of what he has created: a national emergency.
The Border Patrol has encountered an all-time record of more than 1.7 million illegal more
Sen. Cotton: Biden Administration Wrong About Evacuation Numbers, Must Do More
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement:
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Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after the State Department said that 363 US citizens remain in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave. Previously, the Biden administration said that only approximately 100 Americans remaining in Afghanistan wanted to evacuate.
"Unsurprisingly, the administration either miscalculated, didn't care, or outright lied about the number of Americans more
Sen. Crapo, Rep. Brady: Biden Administration Retreated by Failing to Demand Immediate Repeal of Competitors Discriminatory Taxes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following joint statement on Oct. 22, 2021, with Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho:
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In a joint statement, Congress's top Republican tax writers, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and House Committee on Ways and Means Republican Leader Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) blasted the Biden Administration's surrender to foreign competitors' discriminatory digital se more
Sen. Grassley Renews Inquiry Into Politics in DOJ's Domestic Terrorism & Violent Crime Strategy Ahead of AG Testimony at Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Ahead of Attorney General Merrick Garland's scheduled testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week, Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is renewing questions about inappropriate political influence in the Biden administration's recent changes to the nation's strategy to combat domestic terrorism and violent crime.
Grassley initially raised questions about the policy changes in July. Desp more
Sen. Grassley: Q&A - OTC Hearing Aids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following Q&A:
Q: Will more affordable hearing aids approved by the FDA be available soon?
A: I've got good news for Iowans who've been waiting too long for less expensive, over-the-counter hearing aids to reach the marketplace. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), nearly 38 million American adults have hearing loss. Having difficulties with hearing make it harder to socialize and easier to become isolated, esp more
Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues to Introduce Bill Blocking Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
On Thursday, Sen. Ron Johnson joined Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 47 other Republican colleagues in introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency unduly broad access to Americans' transaction information.
The Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act would block the Biden administration's more
Sen. King: Maine Delegation and Governor Mills Urge Commerce Secretary to Rescind Right Whale Rule and Protect Lobster Fishery
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
Following the U.S. District Court of Maine's order blocking the Lobster Management Area (LMA) 1 restricted area closure, which is a component of the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) flawed and unfair Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Rule, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, and Governor Janet Mills sent a letter to Commerce Secretary G more
Sen. Lankford Slams Chaos at the U.S.-Mexico Border as CBP Encounters Highest Number of Illegal Crossers Ever
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) responded after the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told the public that it has encountered the highest number of illegal border crossers in recorded history. CBP stated that it encountered 1.7 million people in FY 2021 from 149 countries, the majority of which crossed the border after Biden's inauguration. This year alone, CBP set 20-year records for encountering the hig more
Sen. Padilla Joins Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues in Calling for Comprehensive National Paid Leave Program in Build Back Better Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and a group their Senate colleagues to reinforce the critical need for a federal paid family and medical leave program in the Build Back Better package. The United States is the only industrialized country in the world without a national paid leave policy, and investing in a national paid leave program is long overd more
Sen. Portman, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Scheme
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) joined his Republican colleagues in introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to Americans' transaction information.
"The Biden administration's plan to give the IRS the ability to monitor Americans' bank accounts is a concerning intrusion into taxpay more
Sen. Portman: Customs & Border Protection Operational Stats Show All-Time High Number of Border Arrests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics showing an all-time high number of border arrests and the worst September on record as the U more
Sen. Risch Issues Statement on Biden Administration Mixed Messages Regarding Taiwan
BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 22, 2021:
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement after President Biden's remarks last night regarding Taiwan and the White House's subsequent clarification:
"The administration is sending confusing messages on Taiwan. Words are important, and we can't more
Sen. Risch Joins Crapo, Scott in Introducing Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to introduce legislation to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"It's madness that Democrats' proposal granting the IRS the power to spy on everyday Idahoans' lawful, private banking transactions i more
Sen. Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), member of the Senate Banking Committee, Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and colleagues introduced the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"I have heard from more than 5,000 South Dakotans who are opposed to the pro more
Sen. Sasse Cosponsors Legislation to Block Democrats' IRS Forever Audit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, cosponsored the introduction of the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act." The legislation would stop the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"The federal government and the IRS have no business running a forever audit on your f more
Sen. Sasse Statement on Americans Stranded in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after the Biden Administration admitted to Congress that more than three hundred American citizens are still in Afghanistan, contrary to the administration's persistent lie that only "about a hundred" Americans remain.
"The Biden Administration has shamelessly and repeatedly lied about the numb more
Sen. Schatz Leads Bipartisan Group of 14 Senators In Calling on President Biden to Strengthen U.S. Leadership on Global Vaccinations, Efforts to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), John Thune (R-S.D.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today called on President Joe Biden to provide more U.S. leadership and st more
Sen. Scott Issues Weekly Update on President Biden's Inflation Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation, and continued his call for President Joe Biden to reverse his decision to implement unconstitutional vaccine mandates on America's private businesses that's killing the U.S. economy and further fueling rising inflation. This week, following a recent report by the Federal Reserve confirming Senator more
Sen. Scott to HHS Inspector General: American Families Demand Answers on COVID-19 Origins
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Senator Rick Scott wrote a letter to Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), demanding answers on what the Biden administration knows regarding the origins of COVID-19. Senator Scott is also requesting the status of any Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation into COVID origins and the role that HHS, or its agencies, may have had.
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Sen. Scott to Secretary Blinken: Investigate PAHO for Human Trafficking Charges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information about the Biden administration's efforts to investigate charges into the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Last year, a federal judge ruled PAHO could be held liable in a human-trafficking lawsuit brought by Cubans who were victims of human trafficking. In 2018, four Cuban doctors, who were traf more
Sen. Wicker, Colleagues to President Biden: Stop the Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, criticizing President Joseph R. Biden for implementing federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The senators argued the mandates, which lack precedent, threaten the jobs and livelihoods of millions of hardworking Americans without allowing for reasonable public input.
"The Executive Branch does not have the constit more
Sens. Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Stop Biden's IRS Invasion Into Americans' Privacy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and other Republican members in introducing the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act." This bill will prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing the Biden administration's plan to spy on the transactions of private and law-abiding Americans.
"Joe Biden wants to give even more power to th more
Sens. Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Stop Biden's IRS Invasion Into Americans' Privacy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and other Republican members in introducing the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act." This bill will prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing the Biden administration's plan to spy on the transactions of private and law-abiding Americans.
"Joe Biden wants to give even more power to the IR more
Sens. Blackburn, Sullivan, Colleagues to President Biden: Stop the Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden criticizing the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandates, which threaten the jobs and livelihoods more
Sens. Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) led a bipartisan group of 12 senators today urging improved U.S. leadership to increase global access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
"We urge you in the strongest possible terms to do more to lead global efforts to end this pandemic and increase global vaccine access. We also encourage you to place a stronger focus on development of and access to C more
Sens. Hagerty, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Unites States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and several of his GOP colleagues in introducing the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act," a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"Allowing the IRS to mo more
Sens. Kaine, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Letter Calling for Job Training Investments in Build Back Better Bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) led 14 of their colleagues in a letter to President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urging them to invest in job training in the upcoming Build Back Better bill, as negotiations on the legislation continue in Congress. In the letter, the more
Sens. Kennedy, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block IRS From Violating Louisianians' Privacy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Pat Toomey (R-Penn.) and more than 40 other Republican senators in introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act to stop the Biden administration's plan to give the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) access to the personal banking information of virtually every American.
"The Biden administration seems determined to more
Sens. Marshall, Moran Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Proposal to Snoop on Kansans' Bank Accounts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 45 colleagues in introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act.This bill would prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"Requiring financial institutions to comply with this IRS reporting p more
Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Proposal to Snoop on Kansans' Bank Accounts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) joined Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and 45 colleagues in introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act. This bill would prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
"President Biden and the Democrats' invasive IRS proposa more
Sens. Rubio, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Republican colleagues in introducing the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to the financial transaction information of virtually every American.
"The Biden Administration's total disregard for privacy should be concerning to eve more
Sens. Van Hollen, Markey, Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
In three weeks, President Joe Biden will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 26th Conference of Parties (COP26), where he will be expected to advocate for global climate cooperation, secure additional emission reduction commitments, and catalyze bold action from world leaders to prevent a global temperature rise greater than 1.5 degrees Celsius. Today, ahead of COP26, Senato more
Sens. Wicker, Hyde-Smith Support Move to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., on Thursday helped introduce the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats' plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American.
The legislation (S.3056) would stop an effort by Democrats to give the IRS access to every w more
Trout Unlimited: Murray / Inslee Salmon Recovery Planning Moves Forward as Urgency Builds for Snake River Dam Removal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 (TNSPol) -- Trout Unlimited issued the following news release:
Northwest decision-makers and the Biden Administration are making urgent moves to save Snake River salmon and steelhead as fish populations in the iconic river basin teeter on the verge of extinction. On Friday, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Washington Governor Jay Inlsee announced a joint federal-state plan to evaluate the removal of the lower four Snake River dams.
Over the next eight months, in c more
Va. A.G. Herring Commits to Fighting for Abortion Rights at Supreme Court
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Attorney General Mark R. Herring today announced his commitment to fighting Texas's unconstitutional abortion ban when the Supreme Court hears two cases involving the ban in just ten days.
"Women in Texas and across the country are counting on the Supreme Court to uphold its unbroken, fifty years of precedent recognizing the constitutional right to an abortion," said Att more
Western Environmental Law Center: Fishing, Recreation Advocates Topple Critical Trump-Era Clean Water Act Federal Power Grab
EUGENE, Oregon, Oct. 23 (TNSPol) -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
Late last night, fishing and recreation advocates won a significant victory for clean water when a federal district court threw out (vacated) a critical Trump Clean Water Act rule. Today's order from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California restores state and Tribal authority to ensure federally permitted activities in rivers and lakes comply fully more
What North Carolina Voters Saw This Week - N.C. Democratic Party Concludes Statewide Tour Touting President Biden & Democrats' Investing in Working People, Despite GOP Opposition
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 23 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news:
This week, the North Carolina Democratic Party hosted a five-day, across the state tour to reach voters in Greenville, Greensboro, Charlotte, Asheville and Raleigh to localize President Biden and Democrats' work over the last nine months to deliver for North Carolina's working class and hold Republicans accountable for their opposition.
Throughout the week, elected officials, labor leaders and sm more
White House Fact Sheet: 'National Strategy on Gender Equity & Equality'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 22, 2021, entitled "National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality":
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President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that advancing gender equity and equality is fundamental to every individual's economic security, safety, health, and ability to exercise their most basic rights. It is also essential to economic growth and development, democracy and political stability, and the security of nations across the more
White House Issues Readout of Meeting With Black Leaders of Civil Rights Organizations on Police Reform
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The White House issued the following readout of a meeting with Black leaders of civil rights organizations on police reform on Oct. 22, 2021:
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Yesterday, senior officials from the White House and the Department of Justice met with Black leaders of Civil Rights organizations to discuss police reform. The meeting is part of broader outreach and engagement by the Biden-Harris Administration with members of the civil rights and law enforcement communities, members of Co more
White House Issues Readout of President Biden Call With French President Macron
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The White House issued the following readout of President Biden's call on Oct. 22, 2021, with French President Emmanuel Macron:
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The two leaders reviewed ongoing efforts by their teams to support stability and security in the Sahel and to enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
They also discussed efforts to enable a stronger and more capable European defense while ensuring compl more
White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing by COVID-19 Response Team, Public Health Officials on Oct. 22
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing via teleconference on Oct. 22, 2021, by the White House COVID-19 response team and public health officials with COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients:
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MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us.
It's been a week of important progress in our fight against the virus. We rolled out our operational plan to protect kids ages 5 through 11, pending FDA and CDC's determination of Pfizer's vacc more
White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing By Press Secretary Psaki on Oct. 22
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on Oct. 22, 2021, by Press Secretary Jen Psaki:
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MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Friday. Okay. Just an overview of the week ahead for all of you: Throughout the week, President Biden will continue to meet and call members of Congress about his transformative Build Back Better Agenda and Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal.
On Monday, he will travel to New Jersey, where he will visit a school and one of th more
ALGOP Encourages Lawmakers to Take Action Against President Biden Vaccine Mandates
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 22 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following news release:
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl announced the party is strongly recommending state legislation opposing Joe Biden's vaccine mandates on the basis of discrimination, and the clear violation of citizens' constitutional right to privacy.
Statement from Chairman John Wahl
"Vaccine mandates are fundamentally flawed. No entity has the right to spy on a citizen's personal health information, a more
CubicPV Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Laureen Sanderson, chief communications officer of CubicPV, Bedford, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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CubicPV ("Cubic") respectfully submits its comments concerning the August 30, 2021 Request for Comments on U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy from t more
Democratic Party of Ga.: Georgia College Students Blast Republicans for Opposing President Biden's American Rescue Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2021:
College students from across Georgia are condemning Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans for unanimously opposing the critical relief President Biden's American Rescue Plan delivered for Georgians. Students also praised President Biden and Democrats for delivering funding for HBCUs, helping to cut child poverty in half, and making vaccines available for every Georgian.
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DNC: President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda Is a BFD
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
Last night, President Biden did what he does best -- cutting through the noise and talking directly to Americans about the issues that matter most to them. He shared his plan to lower costs, lower taxes, and improve the lives of families, workers, children, seniors, and more. Not only will the president's Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better agenda provide historic, transformational chang more
DNC: Shameless - Mike Pence Whitewashes Jan. 6 to Cash a Check
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release:
In the nine months since January 6, Republican leaders have made it clear they're willing to do anything to protect Donald Trump and the others who incited a violent attack on our Capitol. Now Mike Pence is getting in on the action, attempting to whitewash the insurrection so he can collect lucrative checks from speaking engagements and a new book deal, and do everything he can to stay in Trump's good gr more
Malta Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Ramya Swaminathan, CEO of Malta Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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Malta Inc. (Malta) welcomes the International Trade Administration's (ITA) request for public comments on clean technologies' export competitiveness. We appreciate the effort by ITA and the more
Portland Cement Association Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sean O'Neill, senior vice president for government affairs at the Portland Cement Association, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) appreciates the opportunity to submit the following comments on the Request for Comments on the International Trade Admi more
Renewable Fuels Association Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Kelly Davis, vice president of regulatory affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, Ellisville, Missouri, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the request for the U.S. Clean Technologies E more
Ripon Society: 'We're Trying to Modernize and Personalize Medicine and Create a Healthier America'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release:
The Ripon Society held a dinner discussion on Tuesday evening with a leader on Capitol Hill working to craft innovative, patient-focused health care policy solutions.
That leader is U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-2), who serves as the co-chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus and is a member of House Republican Healthy Future Task Force. He opened his remarks by outlining the mission of the Task Force.
"We're going to try and g more
Sen. Cardin Issues Statement on Pandora Papers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 21, 2021:
Mr. President, I rise today to sound the alarm on the national security threat that corruption represents and to echo the determination President Biden made earlier this year that corruption constitutes a core national security threat to the United States.
Along with many of my colleagues in this body, I have worked long and hard to fi more
Sen. Cassidy Issues Statement on Internal Revenue Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 21, 2021:
Madam President, the IRS should not have the right to spy on American bank accounts, period.
We all know the list of reasons why the Democrats' $3.5 trillion tax and-spend spree is a disaster. It will bury the American people in a mountain of debt, crushing inflation, and require new taxes. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, more
Sen. Cornyn Issues Statement on Border Security
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 21, 2021:
Mr. President, earlier this week, one of President Biden's nominees for a very important office testified before the Finance Committee. Actually, I was a little surprised. It is the nominee for Customs and Border Protection, but, apparently, according to the arcane rules of the Senate, rather than the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs more
University of Colorado Denver Issues Sociology Professor Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Esther Sullivan, professor of sociology at the University of Colorado Denver, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing; Notice of supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment". The comment was posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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I am a Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver that has studi more
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
President Biden, Democrats in Congress, and Gov. Evers have continued to work hand-in-hand to build back better. Their partnership, which has resulted in billions in federal relief to Wisconsin, comes in sharp contrast to the failed Walker-Kleefisch administration, which rejected critical federal aid for partisan reasons.
Shot: Former GOP Gov. Scott Walker and Radical Rebecca Kleefisch refused to accept mi more
Wis. Democratic Party: Up North News Wisconsin - Against It Before They Were For It - Some Wisconsin Politicians Are Busy Promoting American Rescue Plan Funds
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Yesterday, Up North News Wisconsin blasted the Wisconsin GOP for promoting the American Rescue Plan, despite the fact that the Republican Party voted against the critical federal relief.
Republicans in Congress stood in unified partisan opposition to the American Rescue Plan, and Wisconsin Republicans in the state legislature went as far as attempting to slow down relief distribution across the state. Now, more
Reps. Estes, Arrington, Hern Introduce Bill to Protect Small Energy Producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the Marginal Well Protection Act that prevents the EPA from levying excessive methane emission fees for wells that produce less than 15 barrels of oil and less than 90 Mcf (90,000 cubic feet) of natural gas per day.
"Kansas has a rich history in powering our world, and independent oil and gas producers fuel economic growth and innovation in our state," said Rep. Estes. "This more
350.org: 40,000 Petitioners Urge US Treasury Secretary Yellen to Lead Strong Climate Action Plan in Upcoming Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 (TNSRep) -- The 350.org issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2021:
Public Citizen, Sierra Club, 350.org, Americans for Financial Reform, Evergreen Action, and Action Center on Race and the Economy delivered more than 40,000 petition signatures to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding that an upcoming report highlight the gravity of climate threats to our financial system and identify concrete steps that financial regulators should take to address more
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Haiti
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a U.N. Security Council arria-formula meeting on Haiti:
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Thank you very much, Rhonda. And let me start by also thanking all of the A3+1 for organizing today's event, as well as today's briefers for sharing your invaluable perspectives. And I think it goes without saying that we must commend and thank the Prime Minister of SVG and the Prime Mini more
American Immigration Lawyers Association Welcomes Planned Lift of Travel Restrictions at Land Border Points of Entry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The American Immigration Lawyers Association issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021:
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) welcomed the announcement that U.S. land border and ferry crossing points of entry would reopen to travelers who are fully vaccinated, in addition to all air travelers, next month.
AILA continues to urge the White House to lift the "Title 42" order, a policy of the previous administration that has essentially cut off access more
Americans for Financial Reform: 40,000 Petitioners to Yellen - Time for Bold Climate Action in New Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSRep)(TNSCapV) -- The Americans for Financial Reform issued the following news release:
Public Citizen, Sierra Club, 350.org, Americans for Financial Reform, Evergreen Action, and Action Center on Race and the Economy today delivered more than 40,000 petition signatures to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding that an upcoming report highlight the gravity of climate threats to our financial system and identify concrete steps that financial regulators should take more
Environmental Integrity Project: EPA Agrees to Investigate Texas for Alleged Civil Rights Violations Caused by Air Pollution From Port Arthur Plant
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSPol) -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2021:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today agreed to investigate whether Texas violated the civil rights of a mostly African-American community in Port Arthur by allowing dangerous amounts of air pollution to pour from an industrial plant for years, without any modern pollution controls.
The Port Arthur Community Action Network, through its attorneys at Lone Star Legal more
ITI Highlights Importance of Clarity and Industry Engagement in Security Labeling
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSOps) -- ITI issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2021:
Global tech trade association ITI highlighted the importance of clearly defined and streamlined security labeling schemes to ensure effective security and resiliency of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. In comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) White Paper on IoT Draft Baseline Security Criteria for Consumer IoT Devices of the Labeling Program, ITI advises that any labeli more
Okla. Gov. Stitt Addresses President Biden's Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement:
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I've heard from many Oklahomans who have concerns about President Biden's vaccine mandate for businesses.
I want to address those directly.
This action is not just federal overreach.
It's unconstitutional.
I've talked about this with our Attorney General, John O'Connor.
And I know he's on our side.
He's ready to take President Biden to court the second the rules are made public.
Presi more
Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration: Coalition of 500 Plus College and University Leaders Calls On Administration and Congress to Address Criminalization, Exclusion, Separation of Black Migrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSPol) -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following statement:
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This week, the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration joins in solidarity and support of Black immigrants and migrants as part of the National Week of Action in Support of Black Migrants. Anti-Blackness in immigration policy and advocacy has a significant impact on our campuses--24 percent of all Black students in higher education are first or sec more
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Responds to State of Texas Seeking to Intervene in the Huisha-Huisha Lawsuit That Challenges Title 42
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 16 (TNSPol) -- The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services issued the following statement:
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Statement from Tami Goodlette, Director of Litigation at RAICES:
"The State of Texas has set out to become a party in the Huisha-Huisha case in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals that challenges Title 42. The ACLU, RAICES and other organizations filed the lawsuit in January to challenge the use of Title 42 to block families from seeking asylum in the U more
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Mississippi State Researchers' Rapid COVID-19 Antibody Test Recognized With TechConnect Innovation Award
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 23 (TNSRes) -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
A Mississippi State University research team's patent-pending method for rapidly detecting COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies is being recognized this week at a leading global technology conference.
A team of researchers led by Keun Seok Seo, associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, was recognized with an Innovation Award at the Te more
University of Birmingham: A Third of Leukaemia Patients Do Not Generate Any Antibody Response to Two Doses of COVID-19 Vaccination, Study Shows
BIRMINGHAM, England, Oct. 23 (TNSRes) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
A University of Birmingham-led study has shown that a third of patients with the most common type of leukaemia fail to generate any measurable antibody response following two doses of COVID-19 vaccination.
Furthermore, the research showed that in the two thirds of patients who do develop antibodies, levels are much lower than compared to healthy people and also have a profoundly reduced abi more
University of Bristol: Can Portable Air Filters Prevent Respiratory Infections and COVID-19 in Care Homes?
BRISTOL, England, Oct. 23 (TNSRes) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2021:
A major new randomised controlled trial will investigate the effectiveness of air filtration systems in preventing respiratory infections (such as coughs, colds and flu) and COVID-19 among care home residents in England. The AFRI-c (Air Filters to Prevent Respiratory Infections including COVID-19 in Care Homes) study, which received funding from the National Institute for Health R more
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3M Issues Public Comment on EPA Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- 3M Co., Saint Paul, Minnesota, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency notice entitled "Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15". The comment was written on Oct. 14, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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3M Company ("3M" or the "Company") appreciates the opportunity to comment on EPA's Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 ("Plan"). 86 Fed Reg. 51155 (September 14, 2021). As a science-based company with substantial experien more
Appliance Standards Awareness Project, Natural Resources Defense Council Issue Joint Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Kanchan Swaroop, technical advocacy associate at the Appliance Standards Awareness Project, Boston, Massachusetts, and Joe Vukovich, energy efficiency advocate at the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, have issued a joint public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Prerinse Spray Valves; Notification of proposed determination and request for c more
Audubon of Kansas, Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society Issue Joint Public Comment on Fish & Wildlife Service Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Jacqueline Augustine, executive director of Audubon of Kansas Inc., Manhattan, Patricia Yeager, president of Northern Flint Hills Audubon Society, Manhattan, Kansas, have issued a public comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service notice entitled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Enhancement of Survival Permit Application; Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement and Candidate Conservation Agreement With Assurances for 14 Aquatic Species and Associated Categorical Exc more
Boston Patent Law Association Issues Public Comment on Patent & Trademark Office Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Boston Patent Law Association, Quincy, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Patent and Trademark Office notice entitled "Request for Information: Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence Study". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
The comment was co-signed by Matthew R. Van Eman, Nicole A. Palmer and Jonathan B. Roses, co-chairs of the Patent Office Practice Committee.
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The Boston Patent Law Association ("BPLA") wishes t more
Community Bankers Association of Illinois Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of the Currency Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- David G. Schroeder, senior vice president for federal governmental relations at the Community Bankers Association of Illinois, Springfield, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency notice entitled "Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management". The comment was written and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Community Bankers Association of Illinois ("CBAI"), which proudly represents nearly 300 Illinois community banks, more
CrossState Credit Union Association Issues Public Comment on National Credit Union Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Patrick C. Conway, president and CEO of the CrossState Credit Union Association, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment on the National Credit Union Administration proposed rule entitled "Capital Adequacy: The Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; Risk-Based Capital". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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CrossState Credit Union Association (CrossState) appreciates this opportunity to provide comments on the National C more
CubicPV Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Laureen Sanderson, chief communications officer of CubicPV, Bedford, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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CubicPV ("Cubic") respectfully submits its comments concerning the August 30, 2021 Request for Comments on U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy from t more
Dartmouth Hitchcock Issues Public Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Kyle Madigan, director for the advanced response team at Dartmouth Hitchcock, Lebanon, New Hampshire, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule entitled "Requirements Related to Air Ambulance Services, Agent and Broker Disclosures, and Provider Enforcement". The comment was written on Oct. 18, 2021, and posted on Oct. 19, 2021:
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health ("D-HH") is pleased to have the opportunity to submit comments more
Dell Technologies Issues Public Comment on Patent & Trademark Office Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Krish Gupta, senior vice president for intellectual property and litigation at Dell Technologies Inc., Hopkinton, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Patent and Trademark Office notice entitled "Request for Information: Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence Study". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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On behalf of Dell Technologies Inc., thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the state of the law on patent eli more
Indiana Credit Union League Issues Public Comment on National Credit Union Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Indiana Credit Union League, Indianapolis, Indiana, has issued a public comment on the National Credit Union Administration proposed rule entitled "Capital Adequacy: The Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; Risk-Based Capital". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Indiana Credit Union League (ICUL) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) proposed rule on the Comple more
Lutron Electronics Issues Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Stephen Irving, standards development leader at Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Definitions for General Service Lamps; Notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of public meeting". The comment was written and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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Lutron thanks you for the opportunity to provide the attached comments o more
Malta Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Ramya Swaminathan, CEO of Malta Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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Malta Inc. (Malta) welcomes the International Trade Administration's (ITA) request for public comments on clean technologies' export competitiveness. We appreciate the effort by ITA and the more
Microsoft Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of the Currency Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- David J. Dadoun, managing director for global regulatory compliance worldwide financial services at Microsoft Corp., Richland, Washington, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency notice entitled "Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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David J. Dadoun Microsoft welcomes the decision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OC more
Minn. Credit Union Network Issues Public Comment on National Credit Union Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Tim Tacheny, general counsel of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, Saint Paul, has issued a public comment on the National Credit Union Administration proposed rule entitled "Capital Adequacy: The Complex Credit Union Leverage Ratio; Risk-Based Capital". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) represents Minnesota's 98 credit unions and their more than 2 million members. Please accept this r more
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) submits these comments to the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce ( more
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Issues Public Comment on NHTSA Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Thomas J. Karol, general counsel for federal at the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Indianapolis, Indiana, has issued a public comment on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice entitled "Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Event Data Recorders". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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On August 26, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrati more
Portland Cement Association Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sean O'Neill, senior vice president for government affairs at the Portland Cement Association, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) appreciates the opportunity to submit the following comments on the Request for Comments on the International Trade Admi more
Renewable Fuels Association Issues Public Comment on International Trade Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Kelly Davis, vice president of regulatory affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, Ellisville, Missouri, has issued a public comment on the International Trade Administration notice entitled "U.S. Clean Technologies Export Competitiveness Strategy". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the request for the U.S. Clean Technologies E more
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner Issues Public Comment on Patent & Trademark Office Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Steven W. Lundberg, managing principal at Schwegman Lundberg and Woessner P.A., Minneapolis, Minnesota, has issued a public comment on the Patent and Trademark Office notice entitled "Request for Information: Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence Study". The comment was written on Oct. 15, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. ("SLW") thanks the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("the Office") for the opportunity to provide comme more
Shared Assessments Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of the Currency Notice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Catherine A. Allen, founder, Chairman and interim CEO of Shared Assessments, Santa Fe, New Mexico, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency notice entitled "Proposed Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management". The comment was written and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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Shared Assessments is pleased to respond to the July 13, 2021, request for comment on the third party relationships guidance from the Board of Governors of the more
University of Colorado Denver Issues Sociology Professor Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Esther Sullivan, professor of sociology at the University of Colorado Denver, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing; Notice of supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment". The comment was posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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I am a Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver that has studi more
Urban Habitat Initiatives Issues Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Kimberly Vermeer, president of Urban Habitat Initiatives Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing; Notice of supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment". The comment was written on Oct. 17, 2021, and posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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I write to strongly object to DOE's propose more
Wash. State Commerce Department Issues Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Michael Furze, assistant director of the Energy Division at the Washington State Commerce Department, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Definitions for General Service Lamps; Notice of proposed rulemaking and announcement of public meeting". The comment was written on Oct. 18, 2021, and posted on Oct. 19, 2021:
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On behalf of Washington state, I would like to express o more
Wis. Housing Alliance Executive Director Issues Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Amy Bliss, executive director at the Wisconsin Housing Alliance, Madison, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing; Notice of supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comment". The comment was posted on Oct. 18, 2021:
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On behalf of the Wisconsin Housing Alliance, I am writing to share our concerns about more
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Sens. Murkowski, Sullivan Secure Extension on COVID Relief Dollars for Alaska Natives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) welcomed the Senate's passage last night of S.3011, the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act, legislation that includes a provision the senators authored granting an extension until December 31, 2022 for tribes--including Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs)--to spend Coronavirus Re more
