Construction Employers Issue Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Construction Employers of America has issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 24, 2020, and posted on Aug. 5, 2020:
The members of the coalition are FCA International, International Council of Employers of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, National Electrical Contractors Associati more
2 Organizations Issue Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Two organizations have issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 30, 2020, and posted on Aug. 6, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Natural Resources Director Jayni Hein and Law Clerk Jessica Rollen at the Institute for Policy Integrity, General Counsel Vickie Patton and Michael Panfilm, director of federal energy policy and senior att more
Commercial Vehicle Training Association Issues Public Comment on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Don Lefeve, president and CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's notice entitled "Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Commercial Driver's License Skills Testing Delays Annual Survey". The comment was written on Aug. 10, 2020, and posted on Aug. 11, 2020:
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The Commercial Vehicle Training Association/1 ("CVTA" more
George Washington University Law School Professor Issues Public Comment on Comptroller of Currency Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Arthur E. Wilmarth Jr., professor emeritus at George Washington University Law School, has issued a public comment on the Comptroller of the Currency's proposed rule entitled "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders". The comment was written and posted on Aug. 11, 2020:
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Thank you for giving the public an opportunity to submit comments on the referenced proposed rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC"). The proposed rul more
Inclusive Capital Partners Issues Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Lynn Forester de Rothschild, chairman and co-founder at Inclusive Capital Partners, San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 30, 2020, and posted on Aug. 6, 2020:
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We write to provide comments in response to the Department of Labor's proposed rule, "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" more
Lower Colorado River Authority Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Patti Hershey, vice president for environmental affairs and environmental law at the Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process". The comment was written on Aug. 3, 2020, and posted on Aug. 6, 2020:
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I. Introduction
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) more
National Pawnbrokers Association Issues Public Comment on FTC Notice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Kerry Rainey, president of the National Pawnbrokers Association, Keller, Texas, has issued a public comment on the Federal Trade Commission's notice entitled "Postponement of Public Workshop Related to Proposed Changes to the Safeguards Rule". The comment was written on Aug. 10, 2020, and posted on Aug. 11, 2020:
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The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) is pleased to have this opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to the Safeguards Rule, 16 C.F.R. Par more
Reps. Foxx, Walberg Issue Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, and Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, have issued a joint public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 30, 2020, and posted on Aug. 6, 2020:
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We write in response to the June 30, 2020, notice of proposed rulemaking on "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments."/1
The Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed more
Teamsters Issues Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Ken Hall, general secretary-treasurer at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 29, 2020, and posted on Aug. 5, 2020:
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (the "Teamsters") is pleased to submit the following comments on the proposed rule (the "Proposal") to amend the ESBA' more
Texas Trucking Association Issues Public Comment on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Texas Trucking Association, Austin, has issued a public comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's notice entitled "Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Commercial Driver's License Skills Testing Delays Annual Survey". The comment was posted on Aug. 11, 2020:
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The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) is the nation's second-largest trucking association with approximately 1000 members. Our membership was polle more
Wagner Law Group Issues Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Marcia S. Wagner, managing director of the Wagner Law Group, Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 30, 2020, and posted on Aug. 6, 2020:
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Pursuant to the Request for Comments published by the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") in the Federal Register, 85 Fed. Reg. 39113 (June 30, 2020), The Wagner Law more
Wellington Management Issues Public Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Mary Pryshlak, head of investment research at Wellington Management Co. LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 30, 2020, and posted on Aug. 6, 2020:
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Wellington Management Company LLP ("Wellington Management") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor's (the "Department") more
Ex-Colo. State Rep. Hudson Issues Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Ex-Colorado State Rep. Miller Hudson, Denver, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Clean Air Act Rulemaking Process". The comment was posted on Aug. 4, 2020:
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Four months ago, which feels as though it must have been two or three years before stay-athome orders, I discussed the merits of retooling the National Environmental Policy more
HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute Issues Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Carl E. Schmid II, executive director of HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services's proposed rule entitled "Medicaid Program: Establishing Minimum Standards in Medicaid State Drug Utilization Review and Supporting Value-Based Purchasing for Drugs Covered in Medicaid, Revising Medicaid Drug Rebate and Third Party Liability Requirements". The comment was written on July 20, 2020, and posted on Aug. 4, 202 more
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners Issues Comment on Employee Benefits Security Administration Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Douglas J. McCarron, general president of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, has issued a public comment on the Employee Benefits Security Administration's proposed rule entitled "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments". The comment was written on July 29, 2020, and posted on Aug. 5, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America ("UBC") in response to the proposal to amend certain provis more
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Chairman Scott: Independent Watchdog Report Reveals Administration is Improperly Denying Workers Paid Leave During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement:
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Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) released the following statement in response to a report from the Department of Labor's Inspector General that found the Department's implementation of the paid leave provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act needlessly excluded too many workers. The report also finds the Department has not d more
Chief Executive Officer of Louisiana Compounding Pharmacy Used to Defraud State Health Benefits Programs Pleads Guilty
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Craig Carpenito, issued the following news release:
The chief executive officer of Central Rexall Drugs Inc., a Louisiana pharmacy used by numerous individuals to defraud New Jersey health benefits programs and other insurers out of more than $50 million, has admitted her guilt, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Hayley Taff, 37, of Hammond, Louisiana, pleaded guilty by video conference before U.S. District more
Rep. Maloney Visits the U.S. Postal Service Morgan Processing and Distribution Center
NEW YORK, New York, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, visited the U.S. Postal Service Morgan Processing and Distribution Center to tour the facility and speak with employees. Joined by USPS staff and National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 300 members, the Congresswoman released the following statement:
"I am deeply grateful to the U.S. Postal S more
Social Security I.G.: Oregon Man Allegedly Received and Used Deceased Relative's Social Security Benefits for Over Four Decades
WOODLAWN, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Aug. 11:
Federal criminal charges were filed against George Doumar, 76, of Klamath Falls, Oregon for cashing social security checks issued in the name of his deceased aunt for more than 40 years. Based on a joint investigation with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon announced yesterday, Au more
Sen. Tester Delivers Nearly $2 Million for Butte Early Head Start
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 12:
As part of his continued efforts to increase access to childcare and early education for families across Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced $1,870,634 in Early Head Start funding for AWARE in Butte.
"As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact folks across our state, we've got to ensure we're looking out for the most vulnerable among us--low-income families and their children," Te more
The Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Will Encourage Important Shifts Away From Police Officers in Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release:
Every child deserves access to high-quality and equitable educational opportunities without fear of discrimination or criminalization. In July, Senators Murphy and Warren and Representatives Pressley and Omar introduced the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act (S. 4360/H.R. 7848), which takes a critical first step toward this equity by re-prioritizing support for students rather than criminalization a more
White House Issues Transcript of Discussion on Getting America's Children Safely Back to School
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a discussion on Aug. 12 on getting children safely back to school:
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. And we're here to talk about a very important subject -- education -- but also opening our schools. And we have some of our great teachers and parents and a very representative group, and we also have some extraordinary experts with us. I'd like to maybe start off by asking our Vice President to say a few words. An more
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Campaign for Accountability: TTP Investigation - Facebook's Crackdown on the Boogaloo Movement Leaves Major Holes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Aug. 12:
Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a nonprofit watchdog group that runs the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), released a report detailing Facebook's continued failure to stop members of the "boogaloo" movement from organizing on the platform. TTP first highlighted Facebook's boogaloo problem in April, documenting how extremists are using the social network to plan for what they see as a coming more
Insights Association, MRS & the Research Society Formalize Partnership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Insights Association issued the following news release:
Having worked cooperatively on various projects in recent years, the leading market research associations in the US, UK, and Australia have formalized their close ties with a partnership agreement that will bring increased information, access, and influence to members of the respective organizations.
MRS (Market Research Society), the UK professional body for research, insight and analytics; The Research Society more
NASW Statement on Arrest of Michaela Hatton
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Association of Social Workers issued the following statement:
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) national office in Washington, D.C. and the NASW Virginia Chapter on August 11 received numerous emails and social media messages regarding the June 14 arrest of Michaela Hatton, a recent BSW graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University.
According to the public messages, Ms. Hatton was arrested while leading a Black Lives Matter demonstration aga more
CAIR Joins NAACP in Calling for Firing of S.C. Employee After Noose Incident, Condemns Indiana Vandalism of Black Lives Matter Mural
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Aug. 10:
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined the NAACP in calling for the firing of an employee after a noose was found in a county vehicle in Georgetown County, S.C., and condemned the vandalism of a Black Lives Matter mural in Indianapolis.
A noose was found hanging in a county-owned vehicle at the more
