ACLU Statement on Pentagon's Response to U.S. Drone Strike That Killed Civilians in Kabul
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Gen. McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, announced today that a U.S. drone strike in Kabul on August 29, 2021 killed 10 civilians, including seven children, and was a "tragic mistake." He also apologized for the strike and stated th more
After Russia's Major Military Exercise Along NATO's Borders, Inhofe Calls on President Biden to Do More to Support Our Eastern European Allies and Partners
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today after the Russian Federation concluded Zapad, its largest military exercise that takes place every four years:
"Putin has twice before used the Zapad exercise--simulating a Russian fight with NATO--to set the stage for invasions: Georgia in 2008 and Crimea in more
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Appears on Politico's 'Global Insider' Podcast
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following transcript of an interview by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield with Ryan Heath on Politico's "Global Insider" podcast:
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AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Can you hear me?
QUESTION: Yeah, I can hear you loud and clear.
AMBASSADOR THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Okay, all right.
QUESTION: But here's an offer for you, Ambassador. I'll cook you gumbo. We will flip the script, and I'll cook gumbo for y more
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Issues Remarks at U.N. News Briefing Previewing U.S. Participation, Priorities for Next General Assembly
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- 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. news briefing previewing the U.S. participation and priorities for 76th UN General Assembly:
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Eight decades ago, great nations came together, in the words of the UN Charter, "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war ... [and] reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights." Beginning with the UN Charter and the Universal Decla more
American Institute of Architects Advocating to Prevent Future Federal Design Mandates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The American Institute of Architects issued the following news release:
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is advocating for legislation re-introduced in Congress today that will prevent future administrations and the federal government from mandating preferred design styles for federal buildings.
"I'm pleased to introduce this important bipartisan legislation that is essential to guaranteeing the future integrity of the Design Excellence Program," said more
Amnesty International: Afghanistan - U.S. Drone Strike Admission a Positive First Step, But Full Investigation and Accountability Now Needed
LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- Amnesty International issued the following statement:
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Responding to the United States military's admission that it killed 10 people, including seven children, in a drone strike in Kabul on 29 August, Brian Castner, Senior Crisis Advisor with Amnesty International's Crisis Response Programme, said.
"This admission is an important step towards accountability for the killings in Kabul, but much more remains to be done.
"The US must now commit to a full, transp more
As Deadline to Reopen U.S.-Canada Border Looms, Rep. Kuster Leads Letter Urging Action From Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) was joined by Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging the safe and responsible reopening of the land border between the United States and Canada to vaccinated, non-essential Canadian travelers. Reps. Kuster and Pappas have been leading national calls to safely reopen the U.S.-Canada border since June. The border is scheduled more
Axios: Sen. Padilla - Extreme Weather Events Can Change Political Discourse
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) joined Axios ahead of U.N. Climate Week to discuss the opportunity and the urgency of incorporating bold climate action into the reconciliation process. The Senator reflected on his own history of climate leadership in California and how many of the key policies being proposed at the federal level to mitigate carbon emissions are inspired by similar e more
Better World Campaign: Ahead of UNGA, Americans Want U.N. to Provide Humanitarian Support in Afghanistan, Lead Global COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Better World Campaign issued the following statement:
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Better World Campaign President Peter Yeo issued the following statement ahead of the 76th United Nations General Assembly.
"Next week, the eyes of the world will turn to the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). On the minds of most Americans will undoubtedly be the state of the fight against the COVID-19 virus and what's next following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
"A new poll conducted thi more
British P.M. Johnson's Address to Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate
LONDON, England, Sept. 18 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate this afternoon.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate this afternoon, convened by the President of the United States Joe Biden.
Ahead of the UN General Assembly next week and with weeks to go until the major climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, t more
California Reinvestment Coalition: Lawsuit Paused After OCC Moves To Fully Rescind Disastrous 2020 CRA Rule Changes
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The California Reinvestment Coalition issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposed to fully rescind its 2020 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule, revert to previous rules and then work on new rules jointly with the two other agencies that enforce the law, the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
In response to the OCC's previous announcem more
CDC to Invest $2.1 Billion to Protect Patients and Healthcare Workers From COVID-19 and Future Infectious Diseases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $2.1 billion investment to improve infection prevention and control activities across the U.S. public health and healthcare sectors. The Biden-Harris Administration, working through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is investing American Rescue Plan funding to stre more
Center for Biological Diversity: Tribes, Indigenous Groups, Conservation Organizations File Petition to Strengthen Federal Mining Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2021:
Tribes, Indigenous groups and conservation organizations filed a rulemaking petition today with the U.S. Department of the Interior to improve and modernize hardrock mining oversight on public lands. The proposed revisions aim to safeguard critically important lands across the West and Alaska, including sacred lands and their cultural resources, vital wildlife habitat and in more
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies Urges Administration to Halt Removals to Haiti
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
This week the Biden administration resumed deportation and expulsion flights to Haiti, just one month after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and tropical storm ravaged the country. The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) is outraged by this decision, which will result in untold suffering and death. Haiti was highly dangerous for deportees even prior to more
Center for Gender and Refugee Studies Urges Administration to Halt Removals to Haiti
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
This week the Biden administration resumed deportation and expulsion flights to Haiti, just one month after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and tropical storm ravaged the country. The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) is outraged by this decision, which will result in untold suffering and death. Haiti was highly dangerous for deportees even prior to more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is taking a number of steps that will make it easier for the American people to sign up for quality, affordable health coverage and reduce health disparities in communities across the country. Beginning this year, consumers wil more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Fact Sheet: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet entitled "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond Final Rule":
In the Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond more
Ceres Applauds World Leaders for Bold New Pledge to Slash Potent Methane Pollution
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Ceres applauds today's announcement from President Biden that he will work with other world leaders to craft a Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions worldwide by 30% from 2020 levels b more
CodePink Says New AUKUS Alliance to Confront China Threatens Regional Stability & Global Peace
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 18 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following news release:
CODEPINK condemns the new trilateral security and military alliance between the United States, Britain, and Australia (AUKUS). As part of this historic alliance, which will bind the three nations' security for generations to come, the U.S. and the U.K. will assist Australia in acquiring more
Colo. Gov. Polis Statement on BLM Decision to Keep and Grow Western Headquarters in Colo.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and the Biden administration's decision to keep and grow the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters in Grand Junction as one of two official headquarters, while also maintaining a headquarters in Washington, D.C. for select leadership staff and to provide clarity to existing staff. Gove more
Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Newhouse Blasts Decision to Move BLM Headquarters Back to D.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 17:
The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced they would relocate the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Headquarters from Grand Junction, CO, to Washington, D.C., a move that disadvantages communities on or surrounded by BLM land throughout the West. Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement in response:
"Putting management of lands in the Wes more
Consumer Bankers Association, ABA Lead Coalition Opposing New IRS Reporting Regime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSOps) -- The Consumer Bankers Association issued the following joint news release with 39 organizations on Sept. 17, 2021:
More than 40 associations representing a broad cross-section of financial and business interests led by the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) and American Bankers Association (ABA) today sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them not to more
CSIS Issues Transcript Entitled 'Previewing the High-Level General Debate at UNGA 76'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of a news briefing with five panelists:
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The panelists are Anthony H. Cordesman, Emeritus Chair in Strategy, CSIS; Jacob Kurtzer, Director and Senior Fellow, Humanitarian Agenda, CSIS; J. Stephen Morrison, Vice President and Director, Global Health Policy Center, CSIS; Joseph Majkut, Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, CSIS and Paige Montfort, Media Relatio more
Del. Gov. Carney Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration After Flooding Caused by Tropical Depression Ida
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 18 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Governor John Carney on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration following flooding caused by Tropical Depression Ida. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) in conjunction with the City of Wilmington and other partners, have spent the previous two weeks surveying damage in neighborhoods affected by the storm, to support the request for federal ass more
Democratic Party of Ga. Responds to Attorney General Carr Using the Pandemic as a Political Prop
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Yesterday, Attorney General Chris Carr followed Brian Kemp's lead in turning measures to keep Georgians safe from the spread of COVID-19 into political theater as he pledges to actively work against defeating the pandemic. While President Biden and Democrats take bold action to get our communities vaccinated and put our economy back on track, Georgia Republicans continue to stand i more
Democratic Party of Ga.: Working Families Receive 3rd Round of President Biden Tax Cuts
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
On Wednesday, September 15, 91% of Georgia families with children began receiving the third installment of tax cuts from the Child Tax Credit program thanks to President Biden and Democrats' American Rescue Plan -- and no thanks to Georgia Republicans, who unanimously opposed the tax cuts. Across Georgia, these tax cuts are helping families fend off eviction, pay utility bills and more
Department of Education Issues Sept. 17 Education Review Newsletter
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter:
On September 9, President Biden outlined a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy to fight COVID-19. This plan employs the same science-based approach that was used successfully to address previous variants earlier this year. It will ensure that the country is using every available tool to combat COVID-19 and save more lives in the months ahead, while also keeping schools open and sa more
Development Finance Corp Approves More Than $1.4 Billion in New Investments for COVID-19 Response, Global Health, Gender Equity, Technology, and Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors has approved nine investments totaling $925 million this quarter, advancing the agency's development mission and bolstering President Biden's Build Back Better World (B3W) Initiative. The agency has also approved 32 smaller investments totaling more than $500 million since the last quarterly more
DNC: In the States - President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda Dealing Working People Back in
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
President Biden laid out what's at stake for the future of our economy: Do we keep an economy that serves the wealthiest and biggest corporations - or finally give middle class families a fair shot? Local news outlets covered the speech, noting that President Biden's economic plan would "create jobs, grow the economy and lessen inflation...It would lower the cost of day care and help p more
Earthworks Statement on U.S. Entry Into the Global Methane Pledge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- Earthworks issued the following statement:
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Within the next few weeks the Biden Environmental Protection Agency will propose new rules to cut methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. Unlike oil and gas leasing on public lands which has been complicated by a court decision, these EPA rules are entirely within Biden's control.
Statement of Lauren Pagel, Earthworks Policy Director:
"The Global Methane pledge marks the first international government more
Education Secretary Cardona Congratulates 2021 President's Education Awards Program Recipients
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today congratulated the 2021 President's Education Awards Program (PEAP) recipients, recognizing nearly 1.85 million elementary, middle, and high school graduates on their educational accomplishments. The students come from more than 18,750 public, private, and military schools from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, an more
Emory University's School of Law: Emory Professor and Graduates Nominated to Federal Posts
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- Emory University's School of Law issued the following news release:
This week, President Joseph Biden nominated both an Emory Law professor and an alumna for important financial and regulatory posts within the administration. Also, Emory Law's associate dean of enrollment management and student services recently joined the U.S. State Department as a deputy assistant secretary, where he will focus on international education initiatives including the Fulbrig more
Environmental Defense Fund: U.S., EU Methane Pledge Cements Key Role for Methane on Climate Agenda
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSOps) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, by President Fred Krupp:
President Joe Biden announced today the United States and European Union have launched a global pledge to cut methane pollution 30% by 2030 as a key part of their strategy to reach the climate goals spelled out in the Paris Climate Agreement. The new Global Methane Pledge is central to diplomatic efforts for achieving international cooperation on methane befor more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of Sept. 13-17, 2021
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest for Sept. 13-17, 2021:
Commission meetings and hearings
On September 14, the Commission met in executive session.
Enforcement
The Commission made public 14 closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Enforcement Query System.
MUR 6828
COMPLAINANT: George Alfaro
RESPONDENTS: Cal Voters for Honest Government and Johnny Diaz Jr., in his official capacity as treasurer ( more
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Fried Calls on White House to Maintain Current Antibody Allotments for Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wrote to President Joe Biden requesting that any changes to Florida's allotment of monoclonal antibody therapy doses be delayed until COVID-19 cases in the state are further reduced.
Florida has seen the number of new cases and hospitalizations decline over recent weeks as the state's vaccination rate has more
Government Accountability Project Commends Special Report on Medical Abuse of Immigrants Detained at the Irwin County Detention Center
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Yesterday, members of the immigration justice community released a special report on the detention facility that our whistleblower client, Dawn Wooten, disclosed abuses about last year. "Medical Abuse of Immigrants Detained at the Irwin County Detention Center," written and coordinated by Project South, Georgia Detention Watch, the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, more
Hawaii A.G. Connors Joins Coalition Calling on Congress to Prioritize Funding for Programs to Address Climate Crisis, Environmental Injustice
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 18 -- Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general urging Congress to respond to the climate crisis and advance environmental justice by funding critical programs in budget reconciliation legislation. In a letter to Democratic Congressional leaders, the coalition, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, calls on Congress to pa more
HHS Announces $350 Million to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health Across the Nation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced nearly $350 million in awards to every state across the nation to support safe pregnancies and healthy babies. Funding will expand home visiting services to families most in need, increase access to doulas, address health disparities in infant deaths, and improve data reporting on maternal mortality. The He more
HHS Extends Open Enrollment Period and Launches Initiatives to Expand Health Coverage Access Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is taking a number of steps that will make it easier for the American people to sign up for quality, affordable health coverage and reduce health disparities in communities across the country. Beginning this year, consumers will have an extra 30 days to review and choose health p more
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces Actions to Protect Patients and Providers in Response to Texas' S.B. 8
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced new resources and actions to protect reproductive health care for Texans, in response to President Joe Biden's directive. Following the passage of SB 8, President Biden launched a whole-of-government response and directed HHS to explore options to bolster access to safe and legal abortions in Texas. Secre more
House Minority Leader McCarthy: Southern Border Is a National Security Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) released the following statement on the national security crisis at the southern border.
"Immediately after President Biden was sworn into office, he dismantled many policies in place that had kept our border safe and illegal border crossings low. President Biden's dangerous immigration orders immediately led to a hi more
Human Rights Watch: Dispatches U.S. Authorizes Sanctions in Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
United States President Joe Biden signed an executive order that allows the US government to impose sanctions against those responsible for a range of serious human rights abuses in northern Ethiopia.
The order establishes a sanctions regime that allows the US government to deny visas to and freeze the assets of individuals and entities responsible for or complicit in serious abuses and obstructing ac more
Idaho Gov. Little Leaders Detail Legal Issues With Federal Vaccine Mandate, Threaten Biden With Legal Action
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Governor Brad Little, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder, and House Speaker Scott Bedke sent a letter to President Joe Biden today detailing the flaws with the President's federal vaccine mandate on private business and threatened legal action if he does not rescind the directive.
"One size fits all federal solutions are unproductive and do not appr more
Idaho Leaders Send Biden Administration Letter Detailing Vaccine Mandate Concerns
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden issued the following joint letter:
To: President Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Biden:
We, the undersigned constitutional and legislative officers of the State of Idaho, write in opposition to your recent directive that the Department of Labor issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) mandating that all privat more
Independent Women's Forum: Biden Administration's Failure to Take the Border Crisis Seriously Is Making Americans Less Safe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release:
This week, U.S. Customs and Borders Protection announced 209,000 migrants were apprehended at the southern border in August 2021, a 371% increase over August 2020.
At the current rate, close to two million illegal immigrants are likely to be apprehended at the border by the end of this year.
Alyssa Farah, former Pentagon press secretary and visiting fellow at Independent Women's Forum, released more
Infectious Diseases Society Response to Federal Response to Antimicrobial Resistance
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is encouraged by today's announcement from the Biden Administration on the allocation of more than $2 billion of American Rescue Plan funds to support infection prevention and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance.
This investment serves as an important down payment to build the necessary infrastructure to effe more
Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy: U.S., E.U. Methane Pledge Positive First Step, Lacks Consideration of Industrial Agriculture's Emissions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2021:
The United States and the European Union announced a joint pledge to reduce methane emissions 30% by 2030. According to the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), the agreement is an encouraging sign that the U.S. and EU recognize the urgent need to cut potent methane emissions, but the pledge is missing a strong commitment to take on a major source of more
International Franchise Association Requests Additional Information on White House COVID-19 Action Plan Vaccination Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
On September 16, International Franchise Association (IFA) President and CEO Matt Haller issued a letter to President Biden seeking additional information on the administration's recent COVID-19 Action Plan and its vaccination requirements for United States employers and workers. The letter also urges President Biden to consider the unique needs of the franchising sector as the Department more
International Refugee Assistance Project Celebrates Court Order Blocking Expulsions of Migrant Families
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Yesterday, a United States federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the expulsion of migrant families from U.S. borders under Title 42. In place since March 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rule has denied migrant families access to the U.S. asylum system under specious public health grounds opposed by leading health experts more
League of Conservation Voters: Racial and Environmental Justice Leaders - We Must Invest in Our Communities and Pass Full Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release:
Since President Biden first introduced his Build Back Better agenda, environmental justice leaders and racial justice organizations across the country have called on Congress to pass bold climate action. In op-ed pieces, at events, and in statements they have repeatedly made clear that climate disasters and a legacy of pollution brought on by environmental racism are devastating frontline commu more
Mich. A.G. Nessel, Education Leaders Visit Lincoln Park Elementary School Showcasing Resilient Schools Project
LINCOLN PARK, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spent part of the afternoon with Michigan Education Association (MEA) President Paula Herbart and National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle at Raupp Elementary School to learn about Lincoln Park Public Schools' (LPPS) Resilient Schools Project.
The program is a shining example of restorative justice programs that reinforce equitab more
Mich. Democratic Party Weekly Roundup: James Craig, Tudor Dixon's Audit Insanity, and Ryan Kelley's Marketing Tragedy
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Well folks, the primary season for Michigan Republicans is afoot. Here's what you missed this week in the race for governor.
Congratulations are in order for James Craig on completing what has to be his third rollout in as many months at this point. But this particular reboot tour should've stayed in the drafts. MDP has extensively highlighted what a disaster this week was for the Detroit Dodger, bu more
NARAL Applauds Department of Health and Human Services' Response to Texas Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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In response to Texas' abortion ban (SB 8) and as part of President Biden's whole-of-government response, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will allocate additional Title X family planning funds to providers and take key actions including enforcement of nondiscrimination protections for providers and enforcement of the Emergency Medical Treatment and more
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Confident in U.S. Cattle Record, Urges Open Dialogue on Methane Target
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) urged the Biden administration to maintain an open dialogue with experts in agriculture as the President today announced the Global Methane Pledge as part of an international effort to curb global methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030. To achieve this goal, the administration will need the voluntary participa more
National Immigration Law Center Issues Statement on President Biden 'Status Update' on Remain in Mexico Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021, by Executive Director Marielena Hincapie:
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Marielena Hincapie, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration's District Court filing about its "good faith" efforts to resume the Remain in Mexico policy:
"By failing to take immediate, concrete steps to terminate the Remain in Mexico policy, the more
National Republican Senatorial Committee Weekly Roundup
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
This week, Senate Democrats pushed their radical tax and spending spree that hurts Americans and helps America's enemies. This reckless spending spree will hike taxes, kill American energy jobs, raise consumer prices, give amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants, and put the government in charge of Americans' healthcare decisions.
Here's a recap of the Democrats' expensive week:
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National Republican Senatorial Committee: Mark Kelly's Reelection Problems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
With Joe Biden in the White House, D.C. Darling Mark Kelly is facing an uphill battle to hold on to his Senate seat. Why? Because Arizona job creators and families know that Mark Kelly is a rubber stamp for Joe Biden's radical policies, and Kelly is to blame for the rising cost of everything from gas to groceries as well as the worsening crisis along the Southern Border.
In case you missed i more
National Republican Senatorial Committee: Senate Democrats Play Politics With Americans' Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Joe Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal is facing criticism from members of Congress. Even Democrats have slammed Biden for leaving Americans behind to fend for themselves against the Taliban. But some Senate Democrats still refuse to criticize the Biden Administration's abandonment of Americans. Why? Because they are playing politics with the lives of Americans stranded in Afghanistan.
A more
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Highlights Resiliency and Recovery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that this year's National Small Business Week (NSBW) Virtual Summit drew more than 47,000 participants for the three-day virtual summit. Attendees heard from celebrity business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and lead advisors from across the small business community, and connected with fellow small business owners from across th more
National Women's Law Center Applauds Biden Administration's Action Against Texas' Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following statement:
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The following is a statement by Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC) in response to actions announced by the Department of Health and Human Services to protect abortion access in Texas:
"Brutal attacks on our health and lives call for bold action.This is a necessary and important step from the Department of Health and Human Services, helping to fulf more
Natural Resources Defense Council: U.S.-E.U. Methane Pledge Invites Countries to Rein in a Major Climate Pollutant
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, by David Doniger, senior strategic director, Climate and Clean Energy program:
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President Biden announced today that the United States and the European Union have pledged to reduce emissions of methane, a powerful but short-lived pollutant arising from livestock, waste, and oil, gas and coal operations--all contributing to climate change.
The following is a statement from David more
New Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy Report Reveals a Trove of Data That Support the Case for a Higher Corporate Tax Rate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy issued the following news release:
A new report from ITEP highlights multiple data sets that reveal how U.S.-based multinational corporations are avoiding taxes and debunks claims that that a higher tax rate would make firms less globally competitive.
The report, Why Congress Should Reform the Federal Corporate Income Tax (https://itep.org/why-congress-should-reform-the-federal-corporate-income-tax/), comes as Cong more
Ohio A.G. Yost Joins States Demanding President Biden Drop Vaccine Mandate or Risk Legal Action
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release:
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 23 other attorneys general sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private sector employees to either get a COVID-19 shot, submit to weekly testing, or be fired.
The coalition of AGs outlined their legal and policy concerns with the mandate, which will be carried out through an Occupa more
Okla. A.G. O'Connor and 23 Other State Attorneys General Demand President Biden Drop Vaccine Mandate or Risk Legal Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Attorney General O'Connor and 23 other state attorneys general sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private sector employees to either get a COVID-19 shot, submit to weekly testing, or be fired. The coalition of AGs outlined their legal and policy concerns with the mandate, which will be carried more
ONE Campaign Welcomes Biden Global COVID-19 Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- ONE Campaign issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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The ONE Campaign issued the below statement today in response to the announcement that the Biden administration will host a virtual global COVID-19 summit during the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week. According to the WHO, less than 2% of adults are fully vaccinated in most low-income countries compared to almost 50% in high income countries.
Jenny Ottenhoff, Senior Policy Director, Globa more
Pa. Democratic Party: Economists Across the Country Agree - Time to Build on the Success of the Enhanced Child Tax Credit by Making It Permanent
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news:
The expanded Child Tax Credits enacted by President Biden and Democrats is already delivering thousands of dollars to working Pennsylvania families has been a success, and activists and economists agree that it's time for Congress to make the CTC permanent.
Just yesterday, 450 economists signed an open letter urging Congress to pursue a permanent extension of President Biden's child tax credit pr more
Pa. Democratic Party: How the President Biden Agenda Delivered for Pa. This Week
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021:
Thanks to President Biden's Build Back Better agenda, including the life-changing tax cut for working families and the historic investments set to come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Pennsylvania's economy is coming back. This week, more than 2 million families across the commonwealth received their third round of Child Tax Credit payments. Pennsylvanians are reading ab more
PFLAG: 10 Years After Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- PFLAG issued the following news release:
For the years I worked in the White House to help bring an end to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' I had the privilege of meeting hundreds of courageous servicemembers and their families. Make no mistake. The 18 years of the discriminatory practice of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' are a dark mark on our shared American history. It's a time when dedicated patriots like Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, Maj. Maggie Witt, and literally thousand more
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Adding Measles to List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden issued the following executive order on Sept. 17, 2021, on adding measles to the list of quarantinable communicable diseases:
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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 264(b) of title 42, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Executive Order 13295. Based upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, i more
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to Humanitarian & Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden Issues issued the following executive order on Sept. 17, 2021, on imposing sanctions on certain persons with respect to the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Ethiopia:
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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 the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), sections 212(f) more
President Biden Issues Letter to Congress Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to Humanitarian & Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden issued the following letter to Congress on Sept. 17, 2021, relating to the executive order imposing sanctions on certain persons with respect to the humanitarian and human rights crisis in Ethiopia:
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Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Madam President:)
Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nat more
President Biden Issues Proclamation Honoring Minority Enterprise Development Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Sept. 17, 2021, honoring Minority Enterprise Development Week:
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For many families, a business is more than a job -- it is the fulfillment of a dream: a better life, a family legacy, a place in the community. Minority businesses in particular are the heart and soul of so many communities across our Nation. From Wall Street to Main Street, over 9.2 million minority business enterprises (MBEs) support jobs and gener more
President Biden Issues Proclamation Honoring National Farm Safety & Health Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Sept. 17, 2021, honoring National Farm Safety and Health Week:
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In every generation, America's farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers have fed and fueled our Nation, nurturing the strength and health of our people, our communities, and our economy. Since 1944, we have celebrated these critical workers during National Farm Safety and Health Week -- a time for all of us to recommit ourselves to advancing the safety and more
President Biden Issues Remarks in Virtual Meeting of Major Economies Forum on Energy & Climate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden issued the following remarks in a virtual meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate on Sept. 17, 2021:
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THE PRESIDENT: It's good to see you all. Good morning. Thank you, Secretary Blinken. And a special thanks to Special Envoy Kerry. John has been a friend for a long time, and I have absolute trust in his leadership on this issue.
We're honored to host all of you today as a -- as a follow up to the Leaders Summit on Climate we host more
President Biden Issues Statement on Executive Order Regarding Crisis in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- President Biden issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, on executive order regarding the crisis in Ethiopia:
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The ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia is a tragedy causing immense human suffering and threatens the unity of the Ethiopian state. Nearly one million people are living in famine-like conditions, and millions more face acute food insecurity as a direct consequence of the violence. Humanitarian workers have been blocked, harassed, and killed. I more
Project 21: President Biden Mandates Harm the Integrity of the Presidency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- Project 21, an initiative of the National Center for Public Policy Research, issued the following news release:
Wondering where a president finds "the power to dictate" policies affecting private employers such as the currently pending vaccine mandates, Steve Gruber asked Project 21 Co-Chairman Horace Cooper to explain the fate of equal justice under the law in the Biden era.
Horace told Gruber, host of the "America's Voice Live" program on the Real America's more
Rep. Arrington Issues Statement on Botched Kabul Drone Strike
LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Rep. Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the Department of Defense's announcement regarding the August 29th drone strike in Kabul.
"Just when we thought the situation in Afghanistan couldn't possibly get worse, we learned this afternoon that the August 29th drone strike killed 10 civilians - including 7 children - and not a single ISIS-K terrorist."
"This d more
Rep. Baird Demands Border Security in the Wake of Disastrous Afghanistan Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
This week, Congressman Jim Baird visited the U.S. Southern Border to survey the current conditions after President Biden halted construction efforts and issued the following statement:
"President Biden's open-door policies at our southern border have made it unquestionably one of the biggest threats to our national security that our enemies stand ready to exploit," said Congressman Baird.
"For months, we h more
Rep. Biggs Condemns FAA Restricting Drones From Flying Over Del Rio Bridge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Congressman Andy Biggs made the following statement condemning the FAA's action to restrict drone access over the worsening illegal alien encampment at the Del Rio bridge:
"We know what they're doing and they are not getting away with it," said Congressman Andy Biggs. "Restricting and blocking the media's drones over the Del Rio bridge proves that the Administration is fully aware of the crisis they have cre more
Rep. Bilirakis Helps Lead Charge to Prevent More Government Overreach
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Washington, D.C.: Congressman Gus Bilirakis and a group of his colleagues wrote a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal, Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig imploring them to protect Americans' privacy and prevent new overly burdensome regulations for financial institutions. The letter is in response more
Rep. Bowman Introduces National Defense Authorization Act Amendment to Limit U.S. Military Presence in Syria
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) this week submitted an amendment in the House Rules Committee to the annual National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit the U.S. military from maintaining a presence in Syria. The amendment, co-sponsored by War Powers Caucus founders Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), comes a week before the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the fiscal year 2 more
Rep. Bowman, U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Adeyemo, Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Highlight Success of Expanded Child Tax Credit in Lifting Millions Out of Poverty
NEW YORK, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on Friday held a roundtable at the Nepperhan Community Center in Yonkers to celebrate the progress of the Child Tax Credit in reducing child poverty across the country and to discuss further pathways for federal partners to in more
Rep. Brady: Dems' Dangerous Expansion of the Welfare State Will Kill Jobs, Drive Up Bidenflation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined Fox News and CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss Democrats are not finished . He also warned against Democrats' handouts to the wealthy and their push for a more invasive, supercharged IRS.
Rep. Brady said:
"This could get worse before it gets better. I don more
Rep. Calvert Issues Statement on Kabul Airstrike
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42), the Ranking Republican on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the August 29th airstrike in Kabul.
"Today, the Pentagon confirmed more death and tragedy as a result of President Biden's disastrously executed withdrawal from Afghanistan.
"The mistaken drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians, including more
Rep. Cheney: Wyoming's Effective State Management Proves the Grizzly Bear Should Be Delisted
WILSON, Wyoming, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement in support of Gov. Mark Gordon's petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear and give the state of Wyoming management over the population.
"I commend Governor Gordon for filing a petition to require the Biden Administration to delist the GYE grizz more
Rep. Demings, Colleagues Urge DHS to Halt Deportations to Haiti, Support Diaspora Following Earthquake
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Val Demings, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Rep. Val Demings (FL-10), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, joined 55 of her colleagues to call on the Biden Administration to immediately halt deportations to Haiti and take urgent action to address the concerns of the Haitian Diaspora after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti last month. The lawmakers' letter follows the Administration's resumption of deportation flig more
Rep. Escobar Leads Members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Urging President Biden to Support Legislation to Protect Women's Reproductive Freedom
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), a Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus, led members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to publicly support the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) and asking the administration to issue a Statement of Administration Policy in support of the bill.
The letter, which was signed by ten memb more
Rep. Feenstra Wraps Up 39 County Tour for 2021
HULL, Iowa, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) completed the final stop on his 39 County Tour for 2021, officially visiting all 39 counties in Iowa's 4th District at least twice this year. After taking office, Feenstra committed to visiting all 39 counties at least twice every year.
"I always tell folks that 'we are government together,' meaning I am here to serve Iowans in the 4th District and be their voic more
Rep. Grijalva Welcomes Afghans to Arizona
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Rep. Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03) today issued a statement welcoming the resettlement of Afghan evacuees to Arizona. This comes following the notification by the Biden administration this week to state authorities on the number of Afghan refugees each state may receive in the coming weeks as part of the first phase of the resettlement operation.
"Our nation was built by immigrants f more
Rep. Higgins, Sen. Kennedy, Western New York Laborers & Building Trades Workers Press for Significant Federal Investment in Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Senator Tim Kennedy and Western New York laborers, builders, transit and construction trade workers came together to emphasize that now is the time to rebuild America.
Higgins said, "Infrastructure investment has a proven rate of economic return. Where public infrastructure goes, private investment follows, good-paying jobs are supported, and regional economic opportuni more
Rep. Hill to RealClearMarkets: 'The IMF Should Cease Writing Checks to Rogues, or to the Rich'
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following commentary to the RealClearMarkets:
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In an op-ed in RealClearMarkets, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) outlined his concerns with the International Monetary Fund's allocation of $650 billion in Special Drawing Rights that went live on August 23, 2021. Rep. Hill argues that it's time to stop providing a blank check to wealthy nations, authoritarian regimes, and state sponsors of terror, and instead protect the na more
Rep. Houlahan Travels to Oxford, Downingtown, Modena, and Coatesville in 2-Day Hurricane Ida Aftermath Survey
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) concluded a two-day Hurricane Ida aftermath survey where she crisscrossed the county, visiting the hardest hit areas. She met with homeowners in Oxford whose neighborhood was decimated by a tornado, resulting in nearly a dozen homes being uninhabitable; the Chief of Police in Downingtown whose station is under reconstruction due to more
Rep. Kim Presses President Biden for Action and Accountability in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-39), who serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee and as Vice Ranking Member of the Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation Subcommittee, led a letter with 18 of her colleagues to President Joe Biden demanding more briefings and answers to Congress as Americans and partners remain behind enemy lines following the Biden administration's withdraw more
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Supports Biden Administration's New Vaccine Donation Promise, But Calls for More
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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In response to the news that the Biden Administration is buying hundreds of millions of additional doses of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine to donate around the world, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement.
"As founder and co-chair of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus, I am encouraged by the news that President Biden intends to donate hundreds more
Rep. Larson Announces Nearly $2 Million in Funding to Combat Substance Abuse
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that Intercommunity, Inc., Community Renewal Team (CRT), the Wheeler Clinic, and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services were awarded grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to combat the opioid epidemic.
"I applaud the Biden Administration's initiative to connect res more
Rep. McCaul Issues Statement on Russia Parliamentary Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement as voting begins in Russia's parliamentary election and in response to Google and Apple's decision to remove an app created by jailed Russian activist Alexei Navalny's network to facilitate its "smart voting" campaign afte more
Rep. McCaul Supports Executive Order on Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul has released the following statement in support of the Biden Administration's Executive Order providing for sanctions targeting people and entities responsible for perpetrating violence, blocking humanitarian access, and prolonging the conflict in Tigray.
"F more
Rep. McCollum Statement on Pentagon's Acknowledgement of Error in Deadly Drone Strike
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense (HAC-D), issued the following statement today.
"The Pentagon has acknowledged that the August 29, 2021 drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed 10 people, including 7 children, was an error. In fact, it was an unacceptable catastrophic military failure. The target of the strike, M more
Rep. Meeks Issues Statement on Biden Administration Executive Order on Ethiopia Sanctions Regime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, regarding the Biden administration's imposed sanctions in response to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia:
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"I strongly support President Biden's executive order establishing a new sanctions regime against those responsible for the atrocities and prolonged conflict in Ethiopia. This action imposes targeted measures against culpable actors more
Rep. Meijer Cosponsors Rep. Kildee Resolution Opposing Proposed Canadian Permanent Nuclear Storage Site Near Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Peter Meijer (R-MI) this week cosponsored Rep. Dan Kildee's (D-MI) resolution opposing Canada's new plan to build a permanent nuclear waste storage site in the Great Lakes Basin.
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), a non-profit established by the Canadian government, has unveiled new plans to build a facility (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/12/06/lak more
Rep. O'Halleran Joins EPA Administrator, Navajo Nation President to Tour Abandoned Uranium Mine Site, Advocate for Action
CAMERON, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Yesterday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan and Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez to visit an abandoned uranium mine site in the Navajo Nation and discuss the environmental impacts of such sites with Navajo leadership.
"Dating back to the 1940s, the U.S. government conducted unsafe and mostly unr more
Rep. Rogers: Airstrike Ordered By President Biden Was Tragic Mistake
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Lead Republican of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement today regarding the news the August 20th airstrike killed Afghan civilians, including children.
"The news today that the August 29th airstrike ordered by President Biden killed Afghan civilians, including ch more
Rep. Smith Issues Column on Constant Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following Capitol Report column:
This Administration can be summed up in one word: Crisis.
In less than a year, as a direct result of his own policies, Joe Biden has turned our country from an economic powerhouse into a perpetual inflation state. Our country is less secure than ever before: our borders have been overrun, our country is dependent on foreign countries for our energy needs, and America's enemies have been emboldened more
Rep. Smith: Family Farms for the Next Generation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
As Nebraskans know, I serve on the Ways and Means Committee in the House of Representatives. The Third District is both an economic powerhouse and one of the most rural districts in our country. I initially sought to join the committee to provide a voice for Nebraska on tax and trade issues which are critical to our rural communities. These issues are still front and center now.
Earlier this year, I made clear more
Rep. Trone Urges President Biden to Commute Sentences of Individuals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Congressman David Trone (MD-06), along with Reps. Cori Bush (MO-01), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and over 20 of their colleagues sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging the President to commute the sentences of the more than 4,000 people who were released on home confinement in 2020 as part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. In their letter, t more
Rep. Wagner, Sen. Blunt Announce Legislation to Honor Ulysses S. Grant
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) announced their bicameral Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act. The legislation requests President Biden to posthumously promote Grant to General of the Armies of the United States, the highest rank in the US Army.
Rep. Ann Wagner: "At a time when our nation was the most divi more
Rep. Westerman: BLM Headquarters Belongs Out West
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, ranking Republican member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced it will be relocating the main Bureau of Land Management (BLM) headquarters from Grand Junction, Colo. to Washington, D.C. and establishing a second headquarters in Colorado.
"Today's misguided, partisan decision has nothing to do with executing good land management and e more
Rep. Wexton Statement on Return of Bureau of Land Management Headquarters to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
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Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) released the following statement on the announcement that the headquarters of the Bureau of Land Management would be moving back to Washington, DC.
"The return of the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Washington, DC will enable the agency to best carry out its mission.
"The hastily executed relocation by the previous administration forced hundreds of ex more
Rep. Williams Leads Push for Justice With Transportation and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Last week, I joined the National Resources Defense Council & Southern Environmental Law Center for a virtual roundtable on September 8 where I heard how our lack of transit justice is hurting people throughout the Fifth District. I heard ALL OF YOU loud and clear and I am your voice in Congress as we build a Fifth District that is safer, more just, and easier to get around.
I cente more
Rep. Zeldin Statement on Continued Crisis at Southern Border, Biden Administration's Inaction
PATCHOGUE, New York, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) released the following statement on the continued crisis at the southern border after images surfaced of thousands of migrants under a bridge in Del Rio, Texas, after illegally entering the United States.
"There is a massive, full blown crisis at our southern border. With the policies, statements, and feckless leadership of the Biden Administration, there is a 1 more
Reps. Doyle, Evans, Advocates Outline Major Gains for Affordable Housing in House Build Back Better Bill, Urge Senate to Match It
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Congressmen Mike Doyle (PA-18) and Dwight Evans (PA-3) joined with housing advocates today to outline major gains for affordable housing in the "Build Back Better" reconciliation bill that's pending in the House of Representatives, and called on the Senate to match that funding.
Doyle and Evans had proposed $63 billion for affordable housing in their Housing Is Essentia more
Reps. Lee, Bush Urge President Biden to Commute Sentences of Individuals Released Due to COVID-19 Without Immediate Executive Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), along with Reps. Cori Bush, Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), David Trone (MD-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and over 20 of their colleagues, sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging the President to commute the sentences of the more than 4,000 people who were released on home confinement in 2020 as part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Reps. Meijer, Correa Press Biden Administration on Afghan Resettlement Specifics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representatives Peter Meijer (R-MI) and Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability, this week sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pressing him for specifics about the resettlement of Afghan evacuees. The lawmakers underscored the need for congressional ove more
Reps. Pressley, Velazquez, Colleagues Urge DHS to Halt Deportations to Haiti, Support Diaspora Following Earthquake
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, and Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (NY-07) led 54 of their colleagues calling on the Biden Administration to immediately halt deportations to Haiti and take urgent action to address the concerns of the Haitian Diaspora after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti last month. The lawmakers' letter fol more
S.D. A.G. Ravnsborg Joins 24 State Coalition Demanding President Biden Drop Vaccine Mandate or Risk Legal Action
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2021:
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg has joined with 23 other state attorneys general to send a letter to President Joe Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private sector employees to either get a COVID-19 shot, submit to weekly testing, or be fired. The coalition of AGs outlined their legal and p more
Secretary of State Blinken Issues Remarks at One Year Anniversary of Abraham Accords: Normalization Agreements in Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Sept. 17, 2021, by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at the one year anniversary of the Abraham Accords - Normalization Agreements in Action:
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning, everyone, or good evening, good afternoon, depending on where everyone is. Minister Bourita, Minister Lapid, Dr. Gargash, Ambassador al-Khalifa, friends, it's very, very good to see all of you, and thank you for being here. And to our Is more
Sen. Barrasso: BLM Doesn't Need Two Headquarters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration's announcement that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will have a national headquarters in Washington, D.C. in addition to the headq more
Sen. Blunt, Rep. Wagner Announce Legislation to Honor Ulysses S. Grant
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and U.S. Representative Ann Wagner (Mo.), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, announced their bicameral Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act. The legislation requests President Biden to posthumously promote Grant to General of the Armies of the United States, the highest rank in the U.S. Army.
"I'm proud to join Congresswoman Ann Wagner in this effort to honor Ulysses S. more
Sen. Cassidy Tours Hurricane Damage in Grand Isle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) toured hurricane damage in Grand Isle to assess damages and learn what the island needs to recover.
"Good tour of Grand Isle. We saw what works and what needs to be worked on," said Dr. Cassidy. "Areas of the island with breakwaters, beach restoration, and housing built to code survived. Those areas of the island without those things did extremely poorly. We have to more
Sen. Grassley: Q&A - Afghan Drug Trade and Fentanyl
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following Q&A:
Q: Why is it important to strengthen enforcement of synthetic fentanyl?
A: Deaths and illnesses from COVID-19 have caused immeasurable pain and suffering among American families for more than a year. The pandemic is distressing our economy, supply chains and schools, causing continued anguish and uncertainty for U.S. households across the country. It's impacting every facet of American life, including the deadl more
Sen. Hickenlooper Statement on BLM Western Headquarters in Grand Junction
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper today responded to the Department of the Interior's announcement that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will establish a permanent Western Headquarters in Grand Junction, Colorado. The dual headquarters should restore a fully-functioning BLM while ensuring the agency has strong, lasting ties to the West.
"A Western BLM Headquarters in Colorado more
Sen. King Pushes White House to Open Northern Border to Vaccinated Canadians by Oct.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today announced that Senator King and a group of his colleagues are urging President Joe Biden to begin allowing vaccinated Canadians to travel to the U.S. through land ports of entry in the coming weeks. Noting the economic and familial strains caused on states like Maine by the continued restrictions at the U.S.-Canada border, the Senators more
Sen. Marshall Applauds FDA Committee for Prioritizing Seniors in COVID Booster Rollout
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today issued the following statement on the heels of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously approving COVID-19 booster shots for seniors and those at high risk. This announcement by the FDA follows a letter sent by Senator Marshall to U.S. Department of Health and Human Service more
Sen. Marshall Calls on Administration to Remain Vigilant and Protect Americans From Infectious Diseases as They Admit Evacuees Into U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
On the heels of Afghanistan evacuees arriving in the U.S. with measles and the Administration announcing 490 Afghan refugees are slated to be resettled in Kansas, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. - a longtime Rotarian -called on the Administration to double down on efforts to ensure refugees are properly tested and held for diseases such as COVID-19 and tuberculosis as well as vaccinated from vaccine-prev more
Sen. Marshall Demands Answers on Biden Administration's Drone Restrictions Over Southern Border
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding answers about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to implement a two-week Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the international bridge in Del Rio, Texas. The letter says in part,
"As you well know, the border crisis triggered by your policy decisions has spiraled out co more
Sen. Marshall Discusses COVID Origins With Maria Bartiromo
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. appeared on FOX Business this morning to discuss the Origins of COVID-19 with Maria Bartiromo. The Senator said in part,
"We did a timeline that takes us back to September of 2019 when Dr. Shi took a genetic lab bank offline, and that was the first part of the cover-up... What we need is all of Congress on multiple committees to take a deep dive into this. Why the Democra more
Sen. Murphy Welcomes Afghan Refugees to Connecticut
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, on Friday released the following statement as Connecticut prepares to welcome as many as 310 Afghan refugees to the state.
"Connecticut has always welcomed refugees with open arms, and I'm proud to see our st more
Sen. Risch: There Must Be Accountability for Tigray War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, in response to the Biden administration's announcement of an executive order authorizing sanctions on those responsible for perpetrating human rights violations in Tigray:
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"After months of threatening action, I'm glad the administration has finally established a program to impose financial sanctions on certain persons and entities pe more
Sen. Rubio, Florida Republicans Urge HHS to Reverse Decision to Ration Antibody Treatments
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) led members of the Florida congressional delegation in urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to reverse course on the department's sudden decision to ration monoclonal antibody (mAb) drugs for the outpatient treatment of COVID-19, which will cause the State of Florida to face a severe deficit of doses.
"This decision was made witho more
Sen. Scott Issues Weekly Update on President Biden's Inflation Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation. As the wasteful, reckless spending of the Biden administration and congressional Democrats leads to growing inflation and rising prices of every day goods, Senator Scott is urging the president to end his failed economic policies and address rising inflation on American families. more
Sen. Shaheen: In Response to N.H. Executive Council Vote to Defund Granite State Family Planning Organizations
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a letter with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra calling on HHS to award supplemental grants directly to the New Hampshire family planning providers that were recently defunded by the New Hampshire Execu more
Sen. Smith Urges President Biden to Ramp Up Global Vaccine Production for Low- and Middle- Income Countries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) led a group of her colleagues in calling on President Joe Biden to expand the United States' global vaccine production and delivery for low- and middle- income countries.
Ahead of the upcoming international summit on global COVID-19 vaccine access, Sen. Smith urged the Biden Administration to make firm commitments to expand global COVID-19 vaccine access. Sen. Smith more
Sen. Tester Leads Letter to President Biden to Urge Opening of U.S.-Canada Border to Vaccinated Canadians by October
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Jon Tester today sent a letter to President Biden urging the administration to allow vaccinated Canadians to travel to the U.S. through land ports of entry. Noting the economic and familial strains caused by the continued restrictions at the U.S.-Canada border, Tester and seven of his colleagues from states along the Northern Border asked the President to ease travel restriction more
Sen. Wicker Questions Drone Flight Restriction at Mexican Border
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent a letter requesting Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Steve Dickson to explain the implementation of the two-week Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the international bridge into more
Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen, Rep. Trone Announce More Than $1.4 Million for Frostburg State University to Accelerate Regional Clean Energy Jobs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2021:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $1,480,979 in federal funding to advance clean energy, information technology and biotech training at Frostburg State University through the Western Maryland Advanced Technology Center (ATC).
"This new funding for Frostburg State University will be a driving force for new job opportun more
Sens. Coons, Menendez on POTUS' Executive Order Sanctioning Perpetrators of Human Rights Abuses in Tigray Conflict
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, on Sept. 17, 2021:
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U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Chairman of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement announcing new forthcoming legislation r more
Sens. Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Administration to Increase Federal Firefighter Pay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) are joining Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in urging the Biden administration to implement provisions related to wildland firefighters in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act following its expected enactment. Amid historic wildfires across the West, federal firefighting agencies are facing major staf more
Sens. Duckworth, Durbin, Rep. Bustos Announce Approval of Retention Bonus for USP Thomson to Address Staffing Shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) today announced that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has approved a 25 percent retention bonus for nearly all staff at USP Thomson that the lawmakers have been advocating for since August 2020. The approval comes amid an understaffing more
Sens. Menendez, Coons Issue Joint Statement on POTUS Executive Order Sanctioning Perpetrators of Human Rights Abuses in Tigray Conflict
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement on Sept. 17, 2021, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware:
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U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Chairman of the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement a more
Sens. Shaheen, Hassan Lead Letter to President Biden to Urge Opening of U.S.-Canada Border to Vaccinated Canadians by Oct.
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today sent a letter to President Biden with Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), Angus King (I-ME), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) urging his administration to allow vaccinated Canadians to travel to the U.S. through land ports of entry. Noting the economic more
Sens. Shaheen, Hassan Lead Letter to President Biden to Urge Opening of U.S.-Canada Border to Vaccinated Canadians by Oct.
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today sent a letter to President Biden with Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT) Angus King (I-ME), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) urging his administration to allow vaccinated Canadians to travel to the U.S. through land ports of entry. Noting the economic a more
Sierra Club Calls for Immediate International Action to Heed United Nations's New Warning
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
The United Nations climate body announced that despite climate commitments released to date by the 191 nations in the Paris Agreement, the world is on track to catastrophically warm by more than 2.7 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. This far exceeds the limit put forth by the IPCC to limit warming by 1.5 C, and follows on the IPCC's most recent findings that even if the world cuts all carbon pollution i more
Sierra Club: U.S., EU Commit to Reduce Methane Pollution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Today President Joe Biden and leaders from the European Union committed to reduce methane pollution by 30 percent by 2030, a positive near-term step toward combating the climate crisis. However, much more can and must be done to reduce these and other harmful pollution from the oil and gas industry.
Methane is a greenhouse gas at least 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide over a 20-year period more
State Department: Issuance of New Executive Order Establishing Sanctions Related to the Crisis in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken:
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In the midst of ongoing violence, abuses against civilians, and growing humanitarian plight in Ethiopia, President Biden today signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a new sanctions regime in response to the crisis. With it, the United States will be able to impose financial sanctions on individuals and entities in connection with the conflic more
Texas Democratic Party: Who Does Abbott Think He Is?
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news:
This week, failed and flailing Gov. Greg Abbott is doing what he always does when his approval ratings are underwater: attempting to distract from his catastrophic failures by stoking fear around immigration.
On Friday, Abbott signed into law Republicans' new bill allocating almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to further militarizing the border and making life harder for Texans who live there -- a political stunt more
Treasury: New Blog Post by Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Centering American Rescue Plan Implementation on Racial Equity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Today U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo published a new blog post detailing the department's work to put racial equity front and center in its first six months of implementing the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan represents an unprecedented opportunity for both immediate recovery efforts and lasting, generational investments in vulnerable co more
Treasury: U.S. Issues New Executive Order With Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
In response to the growing conflict and humanitarian and human rights crisis in northern Ethiopia, which has threatened the peace, security, and stability of Ethiopia and the greater Horn of Africa region, President Biden signed an Executive Order (E.O.), "Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons with Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights Crisis in Ethiopia." The E.O. declares a more
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Remarks at Major Economies Forum on Energy & Climate
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate:
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President [Joseph R.] Biden, thank you for inviting me. Excellencies, you represent the world's leading economies. And the world now needs your leadership more than ever.
The recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was a code red for humanity. But, it also made clear that it is not too late to meet the [Par more
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million in Awards Under the New Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Demonstration Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has selected five recipients to receive a total of $5 million under the new Regional Infrastructure Accelerators (RIA) program. The RIA program will help accelerate project delivery through a variety of ways, including project planning, studies and analysis, and preliminary engineering more
U.S. Embassy in Indonesia: U.S.' Donation of 4.6 Million Pfizer Vaccines to Indonesia Begins to Arrive
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Embassy in Indonesia issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The United States Government and the American people stand with the people of Indonesia in the fight against COVID-19. Following President Biden's pledge, the United States is donating 4.6 million doses of Pfizer vaccines to Indonesia to fight COVID-19 in partnership with COVAX. Today, the second tranche of these 4.6 million doses arrived in Indonesia, with the remainder set to arr more
United We Dream: In a Day Marked to Celebrate Immigrants, Biden Moves to Expel Thousands More of Them
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSPol) -- United We Dream issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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The Biden administration announced an appeal to a federal court ruling asking them to allow them to continue using the Trump-era Title 42 policy. This news comes as over 50 lawmakers are calling on President Biden to halt deportations of Black immigrants to Haiti.
Juliana Macedo do Nascimento, Senior Advocacy Manager of United We Dream, said:
"Did I blink and Trump suddenly become Preside more
USAID Administrator Power Issues Statement on Executive Order for Crisis in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021, by Administrator Samantha Power:
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"President Biden signed an Executive Order (E.O.) establishing a new sanctions regime that authorizes the United States to target any party responsible for or complicit in actions or policies that are prolonging the conflict in northern Ethiopia, and those that commit human rights abuses, or obstruct humanitarian access and a ceasefire. more
Utah Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson, State Senate President Adams, Speaker Wilson Respond to Federal Government Vaccine Mandates
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following joint statement on Sept. 17, 2021, with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, State Senate President J. Stuart Adams and State House Speaker Brad Wilson:
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson stand united with legislative leadership and join President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Brad Wilson against the egregious federal mandates and overreach regarding President Biden's mandate on COVID-19 vaccines:
"Th more
Virginia Tech: Unexplored Region of the Atmosphere That Could Help Predict Climate Change
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
About 17 kilometers above the Earth's surface, the first layer of the atmosphere meets the second one. At a boundary called the tropopause, the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins. Straddling this interface, for about five kilometers on either side, is a band of the atmosphere labeled, matter-of-factly, the "upper troposphere/lower stratosphere" -- the UTLS.
This chilly slice of dust and gases doesn't more
White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Actions in Response to Ongoing Crisis in Northern Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 17, 2021, entitled "Biden-Harris Administration Actions in Response to Ongoing Crisis in Northern Ethiopia":
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President Biden is taking further steps to respond to the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia. This conflict has sparked one of the worst humanitarian and human rights crises in the world, with over 5 million people requiring humanitarian assistance and nearly one million living in famine-like condi more
White House Issues Readout of President Biden Meeting With Major Economies Forum on Energy & Climate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following readout of President Biden's meeting on Sept. 17, 2021, with the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate:
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President Biden convened the U.S.-led Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate to urge fellow leaders of major economies to commit to faster climate action in this critical decade, with just 44 days left to the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The President was joined by Leaders from Ar more
White House Issues Transcript of Background News Call By Senior Administration Officials on Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a of background news call on Sept. 17, 2021, by senior administration officials regarding Ethiopia:
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MODERATOR: Thanks, and greetings to everyone. I would like to welcome you all to an on-background call to discuss Ethiopia.
Today we are joined by [senior administration officials]. This call is on background, and therefore, at this point, our speakers should be referred to as "senior administration officials." The more
White House Press Secretary Psaki Issues Statement on COVID-19 Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021, by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the COVID-19 Summit:
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On Wednesday September 22 President Biden will convene a virtual COVID Summit on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
This meeting is about expanding and enhancing our shared efforts to defeat COVID-19, building out from previous gatherings of world leaders and ministers in fora like the G7, G20, and Act Accelerator to rally civil society, more
White House: Meeting of Major Economies on Energy & Climate - Chair Summary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The White House issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
On September 17, 2021, President Biden convened the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF), as a follow-up to the convening of that group during his Leaders Summit on Climate in April. Participants underscored the urgency of strengthening climate ambition ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow and beyond, and many announced their support for a Global Methane more
American Iron & Steel Institute Issues Public Comment on Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Kevin M. Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "China's Compliance with World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 15, 2021, and posted on Sept. 16, 2021:
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In response to a request from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR),/1 the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) hereby submits comments to t more
BlueGreen Alliance Issues Public Comment on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Jason Walsh, executive director of the BlueGreen Alliance, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has issued a public comment on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Proposed Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Project Offshore North Carolina". The comment was written on Aug. 30, 2021, and posted on Sept. 16, 2021:
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On behalf of the BlueGreen Alliance, our partners, and the millions of members and supporters they represe more
Congressional Research Service Report: 'Israel - Background & U.S. Relations in Brief'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44245) on Sept. 16, 2021, entitled "Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jim Zanotti:
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SUMMARY
Israel has forged close bilateral cooperation with the United States in many areas. U.S. law requires the executive branch to take certain actions to preserve Israel's "qualitative military edge," or QME, and expedites aid and arms sales to Israel more
Congressional Research Service Report: 'Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant - Responses to Frequently Asked Questions'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32760) on Sept. 14, 2021, entitled "The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions" by social policy specialist Gene Falk and social policy analyst Patrick A. Landers:
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SUMMARY
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds a wide range of benefits and services for low-income families with children. TANF was more
Congressional Research Service Report: 'USDA Rural Broadband, Electric & Water Programs - FY2022 Appropriations'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46912) on Sept. 16, 2021 entitled "USDA Rural Broadband, Electric and Water Programs: FY2022 Appropriations" by agricultural policy analyst Lisa S. Benson:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's(USDA's) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) programs build and enhance infrastructure in rural areas. RUS programs provide grants, loans, loan guarantees, and technical assistance that help deve more
International Intellectual Property Alliance Issues Public Comment on Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Kevin M. Rosenbaum, executive director at the International Intellectual Property Alliance, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "China's Compliance with World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 15, 2021, and posted on Sept. 16, 2021:
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The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA)--a coalition of five member associations each of which represents a significant segment of the U more
National Association of Manufacturers Issues Public Comment on Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Ken Monahan, vice president for international economic affairs at the National Association of Manufacturers, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "RULE". The comment was written on Sept. 15, 2021, and posted on Sept. 16, 2021:
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The National Association of Manufacturers appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on China's compliance with its World Trade Organizatio more
Oceana Issues Public Comment on Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Beth Lowell, deputy vice president for U.S. campaigns at Oceana, has issued a public comment on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notice entitled "Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.: Proposed Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Project Offshore North Carolina". The comment was written on Aug. 30, 2021, and posted on Sept. 16, 2021:
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Oceana is the largest international ocean conservation organization solely focused on protecting the world's oceans, with mo more
Pa. State Sen. Flynn, Pa. State Reps. Kosierowski, Mullins Highlight Impact of Democrats' Tax Cut for Middle Class Families
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021:
Earlier today, PA State Senator Marty Flynn, Rep. Bridget Malloy Kosierowski and Rep. Kyle Mullins joined NEPA families for a virtual press conference to highlight the local impact of Democrats' tax cut for middle class families, which hit bank accounts for the third time this week. Over the last 3 months, these Child Tax Credits have slashed hunger rates across the country, kept more
Rep. Sewell Votes to Advance Congressional Democrats' and President Biden's Build Back Better Act Out of House Ways and Means Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted to pass the Build Back Better Act out of the House Ways and Means Committee. This historic $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package will level the playing field for working families, expand opportunity, and rebuild our economy to be more equitable and inclusive. Passage follows nearly 40 hours of debate by members of the House Ways and Means Committee during which Rep more
California A.G. Bonta Calls on Congress to Take Bold Action on Environmental Justice, Climate Change-Related Priorities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, called on Congressional leaders to prioritize funding for an array of legislation and initiatives related to environmental justice and climate change. Already this year, the West has battled record-breaking wildfires, unprecedented drought, and extreme heat - and these climate-fueled disasters have only exace more
Rep. Levin Announces Mich.-09th Congressional District Restaurants and Venues Receive Over $109 Million From American Rescue Plan
WARREN, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
During National Small Business Week, Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), member of the House Education and Labor Committee, announced the Small Business Administration (SBA) has reported over $109 million in grants to restaurants, bars and entertainment venues in Michigan's Ninth District. Representative Levin voted to provide this funding through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) and the Shuttered more
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Boston University School of Public Health: Research Fellow Advised WHO's Independent Panel on Global COVID-19 Response
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 (TNSJou) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
By Jillian McKoy
Research Fellow and Doctoral Student
Last May, leading health experts on the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response released a comprehensive report declaring that current systems at the international and national level are "clearly unfit to prevent another novel and highly infectious pathogen, which could emerge at any time, from developing into more
Medical University of S.C. Health Biweekly COVID-19 Report
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following health weekly COVID-19 report on Sept. 16, 2021:
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues regular COVID-19 updates on Monday and Thursday of each week. If a federal or state holiday falls on a Monday, then a report will be issued more
South Dakota State University: Disagreements Over COVID-19 Prevention Measures Strain Relationships With Friends and Family
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
The South Dakota Covid-19 Family Impact Survey 2021 was conducted from July 31st to August 14th, 2021 by The SDSU Poll, a research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. This survey builds upon similar surveys conducted by The SDSU Poll in October 2020 and April 2021. In this poll, a total of 573 registered voters in South Dakota completed o more
Texas A&M International University Sanchez, School of Business Doctoral Students Publish Paper on Country-Level COVID-19 Death Determinants
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSJou) -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2021:
An academic paper authored by three Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business doctoral students exploring critical determinants of death rates in pandemics such as COVID-19 has been published in the prestigious International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.
TAMIU Ph.D. in International more
University of Maryland School of Public Health: COVID-19 Virus is Evolving to Get Better at Becoming Airborne, New Study Shows
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Sept. 18 (TNSJou) -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2021:
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Findings suggest need for better ventilation and tight-fitting masks, in addition to widespread vaccination, to help stop spread of the virus
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Results of a new study led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health show that people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 exhale infectious virus in their breath - and thos more
University of Washington's School of Medicine: Volunteers Sought for Vaccine Trial of COVID-19 Booster
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 18 (TNSJou) -- The University of Washington's School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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The study will test the safety and tolerability of different doses and whether they elicit an immune response.
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Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine are enrolling volunteers for a COVID-19 booster vaccine trial. Volunteers will participate in the second stage of a phase 1 vaccine trial. Phase 1 vaccine trials are designed to test more
Regis College: Responding to Spikes in COVID-19, Nursing Shortages in Hawaii, Reichhardt Prompted State to Waive Licensure Requirements for Graduates
WESTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 (TNSOps) -- Regis College issued the following news:
"If we had a COVID surge, where would we get our nurses from?" This was the most pressing question on the mind of Laura Reichhardt, MS, AGPCNP, RN, Director of the Hawaii State Center for Nursing. Recognizing the unique geographic, economic and demographic challenges in her adopted state, the Arizona native developed the Governor's Emergency Proclamation, waiving licensure requirements for new AD, BS and NP-DNP more
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Adelphi University: How Are We Responding to Pandemic Stress?
GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Adelphi University issued the following news:
Damian Stanley, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at Adelphi, believes his large-scale, longitudinal study of the COVID-19 pandemic's unseen psychological effects can help us learn to mitigate its psychological impact, on both an individual and societal level.
When the coronavirus emerged at the end of 2019, the ensuing lockdown that began in March 2020 confined millions of people in the United State more
American Bird Conservancy: Mass Bird Deaths in New York City Due to Storm, Lights, and Glass
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The American Bird Conservancy issued the following news release:
Hundreds of migrating birds died during the night and early morning of September 14 and 15 after colliding with buildings at the World Trade Center complex (WTC) in New York City. American Bird Conservancy (ABC), New York City Audubon, and other partners are already working to engage with managers of the buildings at the WTC complex to remediate their glass, making the area safer for birds.
As man more
American Council of Engineering Companies Honored for Advocacy and Research Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The American Council of Engineering Companies issued the following news release:
This week, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) held its annual Global Infrastructure Conference virtually from its headquarters in Geneva Switzerland and announced the winners of the Member Association Excellence Awards. The American Council of Engineering Companies was honored with two awards: Best Advocacy Campaign for its work on PPP loan fairness for the more
American Property Casualty Insurance Association Releases White Paper Highlighting Recent Significant Increases in Costs Impacting Auto Insurance
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release:
Rising auto accident frequency and severity in the U.S. auto insurance market, combined with the challenges of balancing supply and demand for vehicles and vehicle parts following COVID-19, are resulting in increased claims costs and delays, according to a new white paper by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA).
"This new study highlights recen more
Boston University School of Public Health: Student Manages Clinical Trials on Tuberculosis Treatment
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news:
By Mallory Bersi
Clinical Trial Director in the Department of Global Health
With a strong background in biology and the medical sciences, Pawandeep Kaur (SPH'15) discovered a love for clinical research after graduating college. While working in an endocrinology clinic early in her career, she found a new interest she wanted to explore: public health.
"I didn't have the vocabulary more
Buckeye Institute: August Jobs Report Shows Ohio Holding Steady as More People Enter Job Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy in the states, issued the following news release:
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center at The Buckeye Institute and vice president of policy, commented on newly released employment data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
"In August, Ohio saw workers return to the job ma more
Chesapeake Bay Foundation: August Dead Zone Is Bad News for the Bay
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release:
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation raised concerns about Bay restoration efforts following the August dead zone report. The report, from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University, found that dissolved oxygen conditions in Maryland and Virginia were worse than average this August following two better-than-average months. The report attributed the increased size of more
College of Wooster: Professor Clayton Co-Authors Major Study on Climate Anxiety Among Young People
WOOSTER, Ohio, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The College of Wooster issued the following news:
Susan Clayton, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology at The College of Wooster, is a contributor on a major paper that studies climate anxiety among young people. The study surveyed 10,000 young people, aged 16-25, in 10 countries, and found that nearly half of respondents said their feelings about climate change negatively affect their daily lives.
The study, titled "Young People's Voices on Climate Anxi more
Cornell: New Project Aims to Prevent Abuse in Encrypted Communication
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news:
Mitigating abuses of encrypted social media communication, on outlets such as WhatsApp and Signal, while ensuring user privacy is a massive challenge on a range of fronts, including technological, legal and social.
A five-year, $3 million National Science Foundation grant to a multidisciplinary team of Cornell researchers aims to take early but significant steps on that arduous journey toward safe, secure online communicati more
Government Accountability Project Commends Special Report on Medical Abuse of Immigrants Detained at the Irwin County Detention Center
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Yesterday, members of the immigration justice community released a special report on the detention facility that our whistleblower client, Dawn Wooten, disclosed abuses about last year. "Medical Abuse of Immigrants Detained at the Irwin County Detention Center," written and coordinated by Project South, Georgia Detention Watch, the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights, more
Greenpeace International: New United Nations Report Shows Endless NDC Nightmare
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
The latest announcement from the UNFCCC on the NDC Synthesis Report shows that the planet continues on a pathway to a nightmarish climate crisis.
Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director, Greenpeace International said:
"The transformational climate action needed for a safe, green future means radical collective collaboration and authentic commitments now. The report today more
Hamilton College: Yordan Endowment Supports Humanities Faculty
CLINTON, New York, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
Brent Rodriguez-Plate, professor of religious studies by special appointment, and Kasia Stempniak, a visiting assistant professor of French and Francophone Studies, will be supported in their research by the newly established Dr. Edgardo Yordan Humanities Faculty Endowment.
Former trustee Jaime Yordan '71 created the fund, which honors his father, Edgardo Yordan, to provide resources for humanities-related ende more
Humboldt State University: Kelp Is on the Way
ARCATA, California, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Humboldt State University issued the following news:
Humboldt State University (HSU) is expanding and diversifying its seaweed research farm in Humboldt Bay to include bull kelp this summer. With the help of HSU students, researchers aim to inform future decisions about commercial aquaculture and conservation efforts.
Researchers will add 0.33 acres to its existing seaweed farm and create a kelp hatchery onshore at the Humboldt State Marine Lab. The far more
Kennesaw State Program Positions Students to Generate Positive Impact Through Research
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
What some may see as the standard class project, Susan Hardy sees an opportunity to positively impact society.
A senior lecturer in Kennesaw State University's School of Data Science and Analytics, she is among the faculty responsible for mentoring students through research projects in the School's Minor in Applied Statistics and Analytics. Having guided more than 50 projects and accompanying s more
Lewis and Clark College: Computer Science Students Tackle Real-World Problems
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news:
In Professor Peter Drake's software development course, computer science students apply the skills they have learned to real-life problems, such as earthquake preparedness and biology research.
For those who don't often communicate through code, it can be difficult to imagine how to bridge the gap between brackets and numbers to real-world application. But in Associate Professor of Computer Science Peter more
MD Anderson Research Highlights: ESMO 2021 Special Edition
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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Key presentations to focus on novel cell therapies, antibody-drug conjugates and neoadjuvant immunotherapy
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent studies in basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. This special edition features oral presentations by MD Anderson more
Medical University of S.C. Health Biweekly COVID-19 Report
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following health weekly COVID-19 report on Sept. 16, 2021:
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues regular COVID-19 updates on Monday and Thursday of each week. If a federal or state holiday falls on a Monday, then a report will be issued more
Michigan State: Shape of News - How News Can Affect Perception of Protests
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021:
Ongoing studies by a researcher and journalism educator at Michigan State University reveal that public support and perception of the Black Lives Matter movement is affected by the way reporters cover BLM protests.
While journalists are key to U.S. democracy, Assistant Professor of Journalism Rachel Mourao said they also shape attitudes toward Black civil rights protests based on more
Morehead State University: Craft Academy Students Conduct Research in Conjunction With International Space Station
MOREHEAD, Kentucky, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Morehead State University issued the following news:
Students and recent graduates of the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics recently presented the findings of research they did in conjunction with the International Space Station (ISS).
The ExoLab-8 research project aims to study the effects of microgravity on the nitrogen-fixation process and the symbiotic relationship between Rhizobia bacteria and red clover. While Magnitude, the more
National Waste & Recycling Association Recognized as 'Great Place to Work'
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release:
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is now a Great Place to Work (R) Certified company. NWRA staff recently completed the Trust Index Survey from the Great Place to Work. This certification is based on employee feedback and validates the employee experience at NWRA.
"It is important to me that our employees enjoy working for NWRA. Based on the results of the s more
New Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy Report Reveals a Trove of Data That Support the Case for a Higher Corporate Tax Rate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy issued the following news release:
A new report from ITEP highlights multiple data sets that reveal how U.S.-based multinational corporations are avoiding taxes and debunks claims that that a higher tax rate would make firms less globally competitive.
The report, Why Congress Should Reform the Federal Corporate Income Tax (https://itep.org/why-congress-should-reform-the-federal-corporate-income-tax/), comes as Cong more
Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Program Is World-Renowned for Its Quality
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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From Qatar to Kansas City, OSU's Bermudagrass has an impact on champions
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The Kentucky Derby, World Cup, Olympics, PGA Championship and the U.S. Capitol don't seem to have much in common on the surface -- or do they?
Some of the ground surfaces at these locations have used or will use a bermudagrass created at Oklahoma State University.
On a plot of land just off of Virginia Avenue in more
Oklahoma State University's Unmanned Systems Research Institute Patrols the Skies
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
The future of engineering innovation now has a name: OSU DISCOVERY.
In late July 2020, Oklahoma State University announced a partnership between the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology and Baker Hughes.
As part of that partnership, Baker Hughes donated its research and innovation center in the Oklahoma City Innovation District to the university to develop a research and learning env more
Oklahoma State University: Researchers Aim to Prevent Harmful Algae Blooms
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
Harmful algal blooms are a growing problem in water across the nation, but OSU researchers may have one piece of the solution thanks to groundbreaking research and new funding.
A pair of researchers are focusing on developing novel materials that could prevent the growth of algae blooms and recycle the nutrients, creating an environmentally friendly cycle.
"The objective of the research is to devel more
Purdue Technology for Downscaling Transistors Could Advance Semiconductor Design
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
An innovation by Purdue University researchers could help the semiconductor industry design transistors that are smaller, use less power and switch from on to off at smaller applied voltages. As a result, the innovation could lead to better and more powerful central processing unit generations, which can compute more operations with less energy.
Tillmann Kubis is the Katherine Ngai Pesic & Silvac more
Rice University: HISD Students Struggle to Manage Stress, New Research Shows
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) struggled to manage stress, reporting low levels of stress resistance that could have a lasting impact on their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
Rice University's Houston Education Research Cons more
South Dakota State University: Disagreements Over COVID-19 Prevention Measures Strain Relationships With Friends and Family
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
The South Dakota Covid-19 Family Impact Survey 2021 was conducted from July 31st to August 14th, 2021 by The SDSU Poll, a research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. This survey builds upon similar surveys conducted by The SDSU Poll in October 2020 and April 2021. In this poll, a total of 573 registered voters in South Dakota completed o more
Texas A&M University: Carlos Bertulani to Serve as AccelNet Co-Principal Investigator
COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Texas A&M University's Commerce Campus issued the following news on Sept. 17, 2021:
A&M-Commerce Professor Carlos Bertulani is co-leading a new physics research project. The project is lead by principal investigator Tapia Takaki from the University of Kansas. Bertulani is a co-principal investigator alongside Jean Delayen of Old Dominion University, Christine Aidala from the University of Michigan, and Abhay Deshpande of Stony Brook University.
Acceleratin more
UK Research & Innovation: Global Coronavirus Research, Innovation Network Launched
SWINDON, England, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, a part of the UK Research and Innovation, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
A new global coronavirus research and innovation network has launched to bring together researchers from animal and human coronavirus communities.
The network has been funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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Universities of Technology Drive Transition Acceleration in Techrede
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2021:
Students from the four Dutch universities of technology presented, among other things, the so-called 'Waterstofschap' to accelerate the implementation of hydrogen applications.
The so-called Aanjagers van Technologie ('Boosters of Technology'), a group of students selected by the 4TU.Federation from TU Eindhoven, Delft, Twente and Wageningen University & Research, pronou more
University of Calgary: Workplace Incivility Harms Marginalized Employees More Than Others
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Calgary issued the following news release:
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Haskayne researcher finds the way victims respond to bad behaviour at work can help or hurt
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It seems anyone who has ever had a job has encountered workplace incivility -- someone belittling your ideas, being condescending, or doubting your expertise. This "low-intensity deviant or rude behaviour" is very common.
"Research shows that virtually 100 per cent of employees have exper more
University of Liverpool: Major Funding Boost for UK's Open Research Agenda
LIVERPOOL, England, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:
The University of Liverpool is to benefit from a significant funding boost to help drive uptake of open research practices across the sector.
As a member of the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), Liverpool is part of a new pound sterling8.5M consortium project involving 18 universities to help further the UK's position at the forefront of rigorous and reproducible research.
The five-year pr more
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Polls - Pandemic Affected Nebraskans' Mental Health, Finances, Consumerism
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
Residents across the state have felt the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year in terms of their physical health, mental health, work, and consumer habits, according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 2021 Nebraska Rural and Metro Polls.
The majority of Nebraskans surveyed, 61%, indicated the pandemic affected life overall a fair amount or great deal. Poll res more
University of Texas Dallas: Team's Online Project Aims to Expand Scope of Psychology Research
RICHARDSON, Texas, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
When the COVID-19 pandemic limited ways to conduct in-person developmental psychology studies, researchers pivoted to create an innovative solution that now, with new National Science Foundation (NSF) support, could transform the field into a more collaborative science with more diverse research participants.
Dr. Candice Mills, associate professor of psychology in The University of Texas at more
University of Virginia to Play Leading Role in New NSF Center to Study the Ocean, Climate Change
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
This month, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced that researchers in the University of Virginia's Department of Environmental Sciences, along with researchers from 11 other universities and research institutes, will take a leadership role in The Center for Chemical Currencies of a Microbial Planet, or C-CoMP, a virtual center coordinated through an administrative hub based at more
University of Wisconsin Enrolling Expectant Mothers, Families for Childhood Asthma and Food Allergies Studies
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are recruiting expectant mothers and families to join two new studies designed to help experts better understand the causes of two of the most common chronic diseases in children: childhood asthma and childhood food allergies.
Both studies are funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and led by re more
Virginia Tech: Unexplored Region of the Atmosphere That Could Help Predict Climate Change
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
About 17 kilometers above the Earth's surface, the first layer of the atmosphere meets the second one. At a boundary called the tropopause, the troposphere ends and the stratosphere begins. Straddling this interface, for about five kilometers on either side, is a band of the atmosphere labeled, matter-of-factly, the "upper troposphere/lower stratosphere" -- the UTLS.
This chilly slice of dust and gases doesn't more
Yale Medicine School Cancer Center Study Shows New Drug Combinations Improve Outcomes for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 18 (TNSRes) -- Yale School of Medicine issued the following news:
New findings from a large study led by researchers at Yale Cancer Center shows the addition of the drugs oleclumab or monalizumab to durvalumab improved progression-free survival for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The data is part of the COAST trial and will be presented on September 17, 2021 at the annual meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) more
University of Western Australia: New Collaboration to Help Save Lives and Deliver Scientific Breakthroughs
PERTH, Australia, Sept. 17 (TNSRes) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:
A new chair of cardiovascular research at The University of Western Australia will focus on delivering new research and treatments to tackle Australia's biggest killer.
The collaboration by The University of Western Australia, Wesfarmers and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute will fund a new centre for heart research, led by Professor Livia Hool.
Professor Livia Hool from UWA's School of more
Wright State University: Where Do We Go From Here?
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 17 (TNSRes) -- Wright State University issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2021:
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Wright State experts ponder the future as world emerges from COVID restrictions
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a beastly tidal wave, turning the practices, values, and rhythms of society upside-down.
It has changed the way students learn and workers work. It has shaken up the supply chain, put the squeeze on small businesses, and altered the way entertainment is delivered and co more
Australian Banking Association: Hardship Assistance Triples as Deferrals Continue to Rise
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 15 (TNSRes) -- The Australian Banking Association issued the following news release:
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More than 57,000 customers have received hardship assistance during recent lockdowns across Australia, including more than 30,000 loan payment deferrals on home and business loans.
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New statistics released by the Australian Banking Association today show hardship assistance, which includes deferring credit card payments and waiving fees and charges, has almost tripled over more
Eindhoven University of Technology: Electrolyzer Enigma - How Solving It Could Enable the Energy Transition
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 15 (TNSRes) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
TU/e is working with partners and companies on the production of electrolyzers that could enable large-scale use of green hydrogen.
They have been around for a hundred years, but still, we barely understand electrolyzers. Significantly though, these devices can be used to produce green hydrogen, therefore playing an essential role in the energy transition. That's more than enough reason t more
Eindhoven University of Technology: How Chatbots Could Train Our Mental Condition
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 14 (TNSRes) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
Technology will play an increasingly social and even emotional role in our lives. The Korean Minha Lee - digital designer, information scientist, philosopher and world citizen - is fascinated by this fact. The assistant professor develops chatbots that can help people create a more positive self-image.
In her thesis, Minha Lee writes about a Japanese man who married the popular (animated) more
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology: Prehistoric Humans Rarely Mated With Their Cousins
LEIPZIG, Germany, Sept. 14 (TNSRes) -- The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology issued the following news release:
At present-day, more than ten percent of all global marriages occur among first or second cousins. While cousin-marriages are common practice in some societies, unions between close relatives are discouraged in others. In a new study, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, and the University of Chicago investigated more
Eindhoven University of Technology: Jaime Gomez Rivas - 'Get Ready for the Terahertz Revolution'
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 13 (TNSRes) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
In the latest episode of our podcast Science is here, Jaime Gomez Rivas talks about the future of terahertz technology at TU/e.
Terahertz technology looks set to play a significant role in many future applications such as sensing, communication, and healthcare. But what is terahertz technology? And how are our researchers advancing this technology? Physicist and professor in Surface Photo more
Eindhoven University of Technology: How Pioneering a Blueprint for Chips Made Eindhoven a Leader in Photonics
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Sept. 12 (TNSRes) -- Eindhoven University of Technology issued the following news:
Photonic integration researchers Meint Smit and Weiming Yao talk about the challenges, the future and Eindhoven's success in photonics.
One has been pioneering for forty years and is considered among the founders of the photonic chip. The other, a pioneer of the present time, is at the forefront of innovation in photonics today. We brought them together, emeritus professor Meint Smit and more
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Rep. Hoyer Statement on Maryland Surpassing 10,000 COVID Deaths
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Sept. 17, 2021:
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after Maryland surpassed 10,000 coronavirus deaths.
"Today is a devastating day for the state of Maryland as we mark over 10,000 lives lost to COVID-19. My heart is with all those who have suffered unimaginably during this pandemic, especially those who have lost loved ones, friends, and neighbors.
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Reps. Lee, Bush Urge President Biden to Commute Sentences of Individuals Released Due to COVID-19 Without Immediate Executive Action
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), along with Reps. Cori Bush, Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), David Trone (MD-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and over 20 of their colleagues, sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging the President to commute the sentences of the more than 4,000 people who were released on home confinement in 2020 as part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Sen. Marshall Applauds FDA Committee for Prioritizing Seniors in COVID Booster Rollout
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2021:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today issued the following statement on the heels of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously approving COVID-19 booster shots for seniors and those at high risk. This announcement by the FDA follows a letter sent by Senator Marshall to U.S. Department of Health and Human Service more
