Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on FY2022 Appropriations for Forest Service & Interior Department
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on Fiscal 2022 appropriations for the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior (No. IF11978) on June 16, 2022, by natural resources policy specialist Katie Hoover.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (FS) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) are responsible for wildfire response and management across the federal lands within their r more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on 2022 Presidential Elections in Columbia
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on 2022 Presidential Elections in Columbia (No. IN11955) on June 16, 2022, by Latin American affairs analyst June S. Beittel:
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On June 19, 2022, Colombia, long a close U.S. ally in Latin America, is scheduled to hold a presidential runoff vote. Whatever the outcome of the election, the new government may seek to reshape Colombia's relations with the United States; both candidates fa more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Calculation & Use of Disaster Relief Allowable Adjustment
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on calculation and use of the Disaster Relief Allowable Adjustment (No. IF10720) on June 15, 2022, by William L. Painter, homeland security and appropriations specialist.
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The Budget Control Act (P.L. 112-25, hereinafter the BCA) established mechanisms to limit federal spending, as well as ways to adjust those limits to accommodate certain priority spending. One more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Federal Role in Orphan Oil & Gas Well Reclamation
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Federal Role in Orphan Oil and Gas Well Reclamation (No. IF12134) on June 15, 2022, by environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson:
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Production of oil and gas in the United States began in the late 19th century and continues to contribute to meeting U.S. fuel and petrochemical demands. Over time, federal and state requirements were put in place to manage such aspects of oil more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (No. IF11313) on June 15, 2022, by military manpower specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview and Mission
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) is a voluntary high school program of instruction administrated by the Department of Defense (DOD) through the military departments. A key purpose of JROTC, ac more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Judicial Review of Fact Findings for Certain Discretionary Immigration Relief
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Judicial Review of Fact Findings for Certain Discretionary Immigration Relief (No. LSB10762) on June 15, 2022, by legislative attorney Kelsey Y. Santamaria:
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On May 16, 2022, the Supreme Court decided Patel v. Garland, a case concerning the scope of an Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provision barring judicial review of decisions denying certain forms of discretio more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Federal Reserve (No. IF10054) on June 14, 2022, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
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The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 (12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) created the Federal Reserve (Fed) as the nation's central bank. The Fed is composed of 12 regional Federal Reserve banks overseen by a Board of Governors in Washington, DC. Figure 1 illustrates the city more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Overview of Romania
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on overview of Romania (No. IF11801) on June 14, 2022, by european affairs analyst Sarah E. Garding.
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With a population of almost 20 million, Romania is the largest country in southeastern Europe. After the end of communist rule in 1989, Romania adopted a Euro-Atlantic orientation, joining NATO in 2004 and the European Union (EU) in 2007. Romania's strategic Bla more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Social Security - Selected Findings of 2022 Annual Report
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Social Security - selected findings of the 2022 Annual Report (No. IF12133) on June 14, 2022, by social policy analyst Barry F. Huston.
Here are excerpts:
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According to the recent report of the Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Funds, the program's finances are in a similar, albeit marginally better, position in 2022 relative to what they were in 2021. This rel more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on ZIP Codes & Boundary Review Process
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the ZIP codes and boundary review process (No. IF12132) on June 14, 2022, by Michelle D. Christensen, government organization and management analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) establishes postal ZIP codes to assist in the efficient sorting and routing of mail. As of March 5, 2022, there were 41,683 ZIP codes in the United States.
This In Focus more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Summary of Selected Biden Administration Actions on Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the summary of selected Biden Administration actions on supply chains (No. IN11927) on June 14, 2022, by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock:
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This CRS Insight presents selected Biden Administration actions on supply chains. The U.S. economy has faced many supply disruptions and bottlenecks since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. These supply issues have contribu more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Political Question Doctrine, Part 1 - Introduction
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the political question doctrine, Part 1 - Introduction (No. LSB10756) on June 14, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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This Legal Sidebar is the first in a six-part series that discusses the Supreme Court's political question doctrine, which instructs that federal courts should forbear from resolving questions when doing so would require the judiciary to make pol more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Political Question Doctrine, Part 2 - Historical Background
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the political question doctrine, Part 2 - Historical Background (No. LSB10757) on June 14, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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This Legal Sidebar is the second in a six-part series that discusses the Supreme Court's political question doctrine, which instructs that federal courts should forbear from resolving questions when doing so would require the judiciary t more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Political Question Doctrine, Part 3 - Doctrine in Modern Era
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the political question doctrine, Part 3 - Doctrine in the Modern Era (No. LSB10758) on June 14, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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This Legal Sidebar is the third in a six-part series that discusses the Supreme Court's political question doctrine, which instructs that federal courts should forbear from resolving questions when doing so would require the judicia more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Political Question Doctrine, Part 4 - Foreign Affairs as Political Question
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the political question doctrine, Part 4 - Foreign Affairs as a Political Question (No. LSB10759) on June 14, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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This Legal Sidebar is the fourth in a six-part series that discusses the Supreme Court's political question doctrine, which instructs that federal courts should forbear from resolving questions when doing so would requi more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Political Question Doctrine, Part 5 - Congressional Governance & Impeachment
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the political question doctrine, Part 5 - Congressional Governance and Impeachment as Political Questions (No. LSB10760) on June 14, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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This Legal Sidebar is the fifth in a six-part series that discusses the Supreme Court's political question doctrine, which instructs that federal courts should forbear from resolving questions wh more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Political Question Doctrine, Part 6 - Political Process, Elections & Gerrymandering
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the political question doctrine, Part 6 - Political Process, Elections and Gerrymandering (No. LSB10761) on June 14, 2022, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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This Legal Sidebar is the sixth in a six-part series that discusses the Supreme Court's political question doctrine, which instructs that federal courts should forbear from resolving questions when doing so woul more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on National Volcano Early Warning System
WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the National Volcano Early Warning System (No. IF11987) on June 13, 2022 by natural resources policy analyst Linda R. Rowan.
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In 2019, Congress authorized a National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (NVEWS; Section 5001 of P.L. 116-9; 43 U.S.C. 31k). The law directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish NVEWS to monitor volcanoes, warn U.S. ci more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Audits of Earned Income Tax Credit Returns
WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on audits of earned Iincome tax credit returns (No. IN11952) on June 13, 2022 by public finance specialist Margot L. Crandall-Hollick.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits taxpayers to determine whether they are in compliance with tax law and have accurately reported tax liability. Some policymakers are concerned that the IRS is auditing low-income taxpayer more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, June 6-June 12, 2022
WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the recent appellate decisions of interest to lawmakers, June 6-June 12, 2022 (No. LSB10755) on June 13, 2022 by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and assistant director Sanchitha Jayaram:
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The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be of p more
Congressional Research Service: 'Paid Family & Medical Leave in U.S.' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44835) on June 13, 2022, entitled "Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S." by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Paid family and medical leave (PFML) refers to partially or fully compensated time away from work for specific and generally significant family caregiving needs, such as the arrival of a new child or serious illness of a close family membe more
Congressional Research Service: 'Paid Family & Medical Leave in U.S.' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44835) on June 13, 2022, entitled "Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S.":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Research on Paid Family and Medical Leave
A relatively small literature examines relationships between U.S. workers' access to and use of paid family and medical leave and related labor market and social outcomes. Much of this research emphasizes experiences and outcomes related t more
Congressional Research Service: 'Arms Sales - Congressional Review Process'
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on June 10, 2022, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr.
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SUMMARY
This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and servic more
Congressional Research Service: 'Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting - FERC Policy and Issues for Congress' (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45239) on June 9, 2022, entitled "Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting: FERC Policy and Issues for Congress" by energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
Growth in U.S. natural gas production has driven the development of new pipelines from producing regions to consuming markets. Over 300,000 miles of transmission pipeline already transport natural gas acro more
Congressional Research Service: 'Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting - FERC Policy and Issues for Congress' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45239) on June 9, 2022, entitled "Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting: FERC Policy and Issues for Congress":
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Gas Pipeline Siting Challenges
Over the last decade, proposals for new interstate natural gas pipelines have become increasingly controversial. Many certificate applications have been subjected to heavy public scrutiny, and some have faced signific more
Congressional Research Service: 'Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting - FERC Policy and Issues for Congress' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45239) on June 9, 2022, entitled "Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting: FERC Policy and Issues for Congress":
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Recent Executive Orders
The development of energy pipelines has been a focus of the last four presidents. The Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations issued a series of executive orders directed at the federal permitting of infrastructure pro more
Congressional Research Service: 'Loan Limits for Government-Backed Mortgages'
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44826) on June 9, 2022, entitled "The Loan Limits for Government-Backed Mortgages".
The report was written by housing policy analyst Katie Jones, housing policy specialist Katie Jones and financial economics analyst Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
The federal government supports homeownership in different ways. One of the main ways is through programs or support from quasi- more
Congressional Research Service: 'FY2022 Defense Appropriations Act - Context & Selected Issues' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47154) on June 9, 2022, entitled "FY2022 Defense Appropriations Act: Context and Selected Issues" by Pat Towell, defense policy and budget specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022, enacted as Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471; P.L. 117-103), provided $719.6 billion in discretionary budget authority for the more
Congressional Research Service: 'FY2022 Defense Appropriations Act - Context & Selected Issues' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47154) on June 9, 2022, entitled "FY2022 Defense Appropriations Act: Context and Selected Issues":
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Selected Acquisition Issues
Strategic Nuclear Forces
With relatively minor reductions, the enacted legislation funded the Administration's budget request to continue across-the-board modernization of the U.S. triad for long-range nuclear weapon delivery. As re more
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American Civil Liberties Union Issues Report Entitled 'How ICE's 287(g) Program Empowers Racist Sheriffs and Civil Rights Violations'
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSrep) -- The American Civil Liberties Union issued a 63-page report June 2022 entitled "License to Abuse: How ICE's 287(g) Program Empowers Racist Sheriffs and Civil Rights Violations."
The report was written by Naureen Shah, senior legislative counsel and advisor at the National Political Advocacy Department, with assistance from researcher Brian Tashman, deputy director at NPAD's Equality Division and Kyle Berlin, an NPAD postgraduate intern.
Here are excerpts:
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House Conducted 15 Committee Hearings on June 14
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 15 committee hearings on June 14, 2022:
A 2022 REVIEW OF THE FARM BILL: STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES ON NON-SNAP USDA NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Committee on Agriculture: Full Committee held a hearing entitled "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Non-SNAP USDA Nutrition Programs". Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
HOW THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SAVED LIVES AND THE U.S. ECONOMY
Committee on the Budget: Full more
House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Maloney Applauds Disciplinary Reforms at DHS Following Committee Investigation
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement:
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, issued the following statement after Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reform the Department's employee misconduct discipline processes. The reforms follow an Oversight Committee investigation and staff report showing that most more
La. U.S. Attorney: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Fined $1M for Causing Oil Spill
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 18 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Duane A. Evans, posted the following news release:
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK COMPANY, LLC ("GREAT LAKES"), a Texas company, was sentenced on June 14, 2022 for violating the Clean Water Act in connection with an oil spill and ordered to pay a $1 million fine.
According to court documents, GREAT LAKES admitted to negligently causing the discharge of a h more
National Safety Council Issues Public Comment to OSHA
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The National Safety Council, Itasca, Illinois, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The comment was written on June 13, 2022, and posted on June 15, 2022:
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To: Doug Parker, Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210
Docket No. OSHA-2021-0006
Dear Assistant Secretary Parker:
Thank you for allowing the National Safety Council (NSC) to res more
Sen. Tuberville Champions Alabama's Defense Priorities as NDAA Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (FY23 NDAA) was reported out of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). During the committee's markup process, Senator Tuberville championed Alabama's defense priorities and offered amendments that focused on strategic risk-taking, resources to counter Chinese aggression more
Sens. Grassley, Warren Statement on Formal Recommendation From the American National Standards Institute's Accredited Standards Committee to Include Device Identifier Information on Medicare Claims Forms
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following joint statement and letters:
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Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) issued a bipartisan statement following new action by the American National Standards Institute's Accredited Standards Committee (X12) to include the device identifier (DI) portion of a medical device's unique device identifier (UDI) on Medicare claims forms:
"Following years of our engagement, the formal recommendation f more
Sens. Young, Grassley Demand Answers After DOJ Declines to Charge FBI Agents Who Botched Nassar Investigation
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release and letter on June 17, 2022:
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, are pushing the Justice Department to explain its justification for opting not to charge two former FBI officials who failed to properly respond to information about abuse of young gymnasts, then sought to cover up their dereliction of duty.
The delayed response enabled more
Va. U.S. Attorney: Government Official Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 18 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jessica D. Aber, issued the following news release on June 17, 2022:
A General Services Administration (GSA) Contracting Official pleaded guilty today to accepting bribes.
According to court documents, beginning in approximately December of 2015 and continuing through August 2019, Charles W. Jones, 59, of Staunton, accepted bribes from government contractors in return for awarding federal contracts to Cont more
9 Biden Nominees, Including NHTSA Administrator, Confirmed by Senate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Senate confirmed the nominations of nine individuals for positions in the federal government on May 26, 2022:
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Steven Scott Cliff, of California, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat, of New Jersey, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of the Minister-Counselor, to be Director General of the Foreign Service.
Andrew Fois, of the District of Columbia, to be Chairman of the Admin more
Accountability Counsel, Inclusive Development International Issue Public Comment to State Department
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Accountability Counsel, San Francisco, California, and Inclusive Development International, Asheville, North Carolina, have issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of State. The comment was posted on June 14, 2022:
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To: U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20520, Office of Investment Affairs (EB/IFD/OIA), Room 4669
To whom it may concern:
On behalf of Accountability Counsel and Inclusive Development International, we more
Ark. Gov. Hutchinson Announces Tax Appeals Commission to Resolve State Tax Disputes
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 17 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
In the 2021 Regular Session of the 93rd General Assembly, legislators passed Act 586 "The Tax Appeals Commission Act". This new act directed the state to create, within the Department of Inspector General, an independent agency with tax expertise to hear and resolve disputes between the Department of Finance and Administration and taxpayers before requiring the payments of the amount in issue.
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Backed by Sen. Warnock, Bipartisan Bill to Help Georgia Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits, Chemical Toxins Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to expand VA health care eligibility to 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxins while they were deployed abroad. The Honoring Our PACT Act, which passed the Senate 84-14 returns to the House, then heads to the White House; President Biden says he will sign it. The bill builds on Senator Warnock's previous work to secur more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Coral Springs Police Officer Charged With COVID Relief Fraud, Using Loan Money to Service and Repair His Vintage Car
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Juan Antonio Gonzalez, issued the following news release:
A South Florida federal grand jury has charged a Coral Springs police officer with fraudulently applying to the U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") for a COVID-19 relief advance grant and low-interest loan.
According to the Indictment unsealed today in federal district court, Jason Scott Carter, 44, of Boca Raton, submitted a fraudulent Economic In more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Owner, Operator of Telemedicine, Telemarketing Companies Sentenced to 14 Years for $20M Fraud Scheme, $4M Tax Evasion
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Juan Antonio Gonzalez, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022:
A Florida man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for health care and wire fraud that cost Medicare more than $20 million dollars, and for evading taxes.
According to court documents, Marc Sporn, 59, of Delray Beach, owned and operated several telemarketing and telemedicine companies, including CPL Media Group Inc. Medipak, LLC, Rea more
Justice Department: Former University of Arkansas Professor Sentenced to a Year and a Day for Lying to Federal Agents About Patents in China
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 16, 2022:
An Arkansas man and former University of Arkansas professor was sentenced today to 12 months and a day in prison followed by one year of supervised release on one count of making a false statement to the FBI about the existence of patents for his inventions in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
According to court documents, Simon Saw-Teong Ang, 64, of Fayetteville, filed 24 patents in t more
Justice Department: Owner, Operator of Telemedicine, Telemarketing Companies Sentenced to 14 Years for $20M Fraud Scheme, $4M Tax Evasion
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 16, 2022:
A Florida man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for health care and wire fraud that cost Medicare more than $20 million dollars, and for evading taxes.
According to court documents, Marc Sporn, 59, of Delray Beach, owned and operated several telemarketing and telemedicine companies, including CPL Media Group Inc. Medipak, LLC, Real Time Physicians LLC, 24 HR Virtual MD LLC, Medtech more
Minn. U.S. Attorney: St. Paul Man Sentenced to Prison for $841,000 COVID-Relief Scheme to Defraud Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, Andrew M. Luger, issued the following news release:
A St. Paul man was sentenced to 81 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft in connection to a more than $840,000 covid-relief fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
According to court documents, Kyle William Brenizer, 33, was the owner and manager of True more
Pa. U.S. Attorney: Ky. Psychiatrist Sentenced for Health Care Fraud Related to Referrals for Drug Testing at Greensburg Lab
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Cindy Chung, issued the following news release:
A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, was sentenced in federal court yesterday for one count of health care fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced.
United States District Judge David S. Cercone sentenced Varanise C. Booker, 67, to 36 months of probation and ordered that she pay restitution totaling $24,217.26 to the Kentucky Medicaid pro more
Rep. Maloney Advocates for Combatting Pandemic Fraud and Investigating Failures in PPP and EIDL Programs at Select Subcommittee on Coronavirus Crisis Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 16, 2022:
At today's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing titled "Examining Federal Efforts to Prevent, Detect, and Prosecute Pandemic Relief Fraud to Safeguard Funds for All Eligible Americans," Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, examined how law enforcement is holding accountable those who fraudulently applied for and/or more
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release on June 16, 2022:
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that he has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to reform its employee misconduct discipline processes following the conclusion of the DHS General Counsel's review of the discipline processes currently in effect throughout the Department. In April, it was reported that senior officials working for the DH more
USA Strong Issues Public Comment to OMB
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- USA Strong Inc., New York, has issued a public comment to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The comment was written on May 23, 2022, and posted on June 13, 2022:
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To: Office of Management and Budget, Attn.: Tim Soltis, 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503
Re: Request for information (87 FR 23888)
We appreciate the opportunity to provide USA STRONG's (usastrong.IO's)/1 comments in response to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) request f more
Breakaway Health Solutions Patient Advocate Nelson Issues Public Comment to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Janet Beesting Nelson, registered nurse and board certified patient advocate at Breakaway Health Solutions, Ormond Beach, Florida, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The comment was written and posted on June 3, 2022:
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To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, MPP, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Baltimore, MD
RE: RIN 0938-AU8 more
Justice Department Sues American Health Foundation, Its Affiliates for Providing Grossly Substandard Nursing Home Services
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
The Justice Department has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against American Health Foundation (AHF), its affiliate AHF Management Corporation, and three affiliated nursing homes -- Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cheltenham), The Sanctuary at Wilmington Place (Wilmington Place) and Samaritan Care Center and Villa (Samaritan) -- for providing grossly substandard skilled nursing servi more
Justice Department: Deputy U.S. Marshal Charged With Unlawfully Obtaining Cell Phone Location Information
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
A Deputy U.S. Marshal has been charged by indictment with unlawfully obtaining cell phone location information by misusing a law enforcement service, and later making false statements about his use of that service.
Adrian Pena, 48, of Del Rio, Texas, made his initial appearance in federal court yesterday in the Western District of Texas.
According to court documents, Pena allegedly unlawfully used a law e more
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc., headquartered in Houston, and three other companies have agreed to a settlement of $13.67 million to resolve a lawsuit seeking damages and penalties for alleged violations of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Act, and for breach of contract. The four named defendants are: Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc., Kellogg Brown & Root Inc., Kellogg Brown & Root LLC, and more
Md. U.S. Attorney: Frederick County Businessman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, issued the following news release:
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Joseph Liberto, age 47, of New Windsor, Maryland, to 18 months in federal prison, followed by 12 months of home detention, and three years of supervised release, for a wire fraud conspiracy in connection with his company's contract to perform repairs at U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facilities. Judge Bennett also ordered more
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Issues Public Comment to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The comment was written on May 27, 2022, and posted on May 31, 2022:
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To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20201
RE: File Code CMS- more
Mich. Health & Hospital Association Issues Public Comment to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Lansing, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The comment was written on May 27, 2022, and posted on May 31, 2022:
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To: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G, Washington, DC 20201
RE: CMS-1767-P, Medicare Proposed Rule to more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney Charges Nurse Practitioner in $10.5M Disability Loan Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, June 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, issued the following news release on June 15, 2022:
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and Terry Harris, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Eastern Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General ("ED-OIG"), more
Pa. House Republicans: State Government Committee Moves Bills to Combat Unparallel Unemployment Compensation Fraud, Restore Checks, Balances
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release:
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The House State Government Committee advanced several bills, including legislation to give law enforcement the tools to combat rampant unemployment fraud and another to improve the system of checks and balances, during its meeting this morning, Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) said.
House Bill 2648 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2021&sInd=0&body=H&typ more
Rep. Burgess Gives Opening Remarks at Hearing on Combatting Gun Trafficking and Criminal Violence
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following opening remarks on June 15, 2022:
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX),Republican Leader of the Rules Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, delivered the following opening remarks during today's hearing: "Tools to Combat Gun Trafficking and Reduce Gun Violence in Our Communities."
As Prepared for Delivery:
Thank you, Mr. Morelle, for holding this hearing today to address gun trafficking and reduce crim more
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2022:
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Homeland Security funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies, offices, and programs in the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the more
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks at a fiscal year 2023 legislative branch subcommittee markup:
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Thank you, Chairman Ryan, for presenting the fiscal year 2023 Legislative Branch appropriations bill. I also want to recognize Ranking Member Herrera Beutler for her work on this subcommittee. Both of you are dedicated to addressing priorities of all Members of Congress, and I will sta more
Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Oversight Subcommittee Report Reveals EPA Failed to Protect Pets, Owners From Dangerous Flea, Tick Collar
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSres) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, issued the following news release:
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, released a staff report entitled "Seresto Flea and Tick Collars: Examining Why a Product Linked to More than 2,500 Pet Deaths Remains on the Market," which details the findings of the Subcommittee's 16-month investig more
Rep. Wittman Leads House Companion Bill to Establish Special Inspector General for Ukraine Aid
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 15, 2022:
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Vice Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, along with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced legislation to establish a Special Inspector General to oversee the humanitarian, economic, and security assistance funding that the U.S. Congress had provided to Ukraine to ensure the funds are appropriately spent and more
Sen. Blumenthal Calls on HHS Inspector General to Investigate Previously Unreported Infant Deaths as Part of FDA Review
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release and letter on June 15, 2022:
Amid alarming reports that illnesses and deaths related to the infant formula recall were higher than originally disclosed, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspe more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Brennan Center for Justice Fellow German
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Michael German, a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice in New York University Law School, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Domestic Extremism in America: Examining White Supremacist Violence in the Wake of Recent Attacks":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding white supremacist violence following the deadly attack on the Tops Friendly Market more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Therapist Ex-Wife Charged With Defrauding Medicaid, Stealing Patient Information
HOUSTON, Texas, June 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Jennifer B. Lowery, issued the following news release:
A 47-year-old Katy resident has been indicted for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600,000, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Authorities took Kay Le Farmer into custody today. She is expected to make her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Dena Hanovice Palermo at 1 p.m.
On June 9, a federal grand jury returned the 22-count indictment which more
Conn. U.S. Attorney: West Haven City Employee Admits Role in Scheme to Steal COVID Relief Funds
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 15 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHN BERNARDO, 66, of West Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to a conspiracy charge stemming from his role in a scheme to steal COVID relief funds from the City of West Haven.
According to court docu more
House Select Coronavirus Crisis Subcommittee Chairman Clyburn Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Examining Federal Efforts to Prevent, Detect, Prosecute Pandemic Relief Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
Below is Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Chairman James E. Clyburn's opening statement, as delivered, for today's hearing with federal officials on "Examining Federal Efforts to Prevent, Detect, and Prosecute Pandemic Relief Fraud to Safeguard Funds for All Eligible Americans."
Click here (https://ww more
McKesson Issues Public Comment to FDA
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- McKesson Corp., Irving, Texas, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration. The comment was written and posted on June 13, 2022:
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To: Lola Fashoyin-Aje, MD, Deputy Division Director & Associate Director, Science & Policy to Address Disparities, Oncology Center of Excellence for Drug Evaluation and Research (HFD-150), Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 more
N.Y. A.G. James Announces Felony Guilty Plea of Long Island Man for Fraudulently Obtaining Disability Benefits
ALBANY, New York, June 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the guilty plea of Anthony Ragusa, 52, formerly of Huntington, NY, for fraudulently collecting more than $200,000 in disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) charged that from 2013 to 2020, Ragusa falsely represented to the New York State Office of Tempor more
Rep. Clyburn: At Hearing, Federal Watchdogs Explain Early Deficiencies in Pandemic Relief Programs, Stress Importance of Continuing Investment in Whole-of-Government Approach
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, issued the following news release:
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, chaired by Rep. James E. Clyburn, held a hearing with federal watchdogs involved in preventing, detecting, and prosecuting fraud in pandemic relief programs. The hearing highlighted how the Trump Administration left pandemic relief programs highly vulnerable to fraud early in their more
Rep. Clyburn: Select Subcommittee Report Details Trump Administration Failure to Prevent Fraud in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSres) -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, issued the following news release:
In advance of a hearing on fraud in federal pandemic relief programs, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, chaired by Rep. James E. Clyburn, released a new staff report on the Trump Administration's mismanagement of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program more
Rep. DeLauro: Appropriations Committee Releases FY 2023 Defense Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Defense funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community, including the Services, Central Intelligence Agency, and the National Security Agency.
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WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Legislative Branch funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides annual funding for the Legislative Branch of the United States government, including the United States House of Representatives, the Capitol Police, the Congre more
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Presents New Report on Trump Administration Failure to Prevent COVID Aid Fraud as It Disbursed $86B to Potentially Fraudulent Applications
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
In today's hearing of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis (SSCC) titled "Examining Federal Efforts to Prevent, Detect, and Prosecute Pandemic Relief Fraud," Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presented the subcommittee's new report documenting the Trump Administration's failure to protect critical pandemic relief funds from fraud. The subcommittee's analysis found that nea more
Rep. McCollum, Appropriations Committee Release FY 2023 Defense Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
The House Appropriations Committee and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Defense funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation funds agencies and programs in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community, including the Services, Central Intelligence Agen more
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
House Republican Whip and Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Steve Scalise's (R-La.) opening statement at today's Select Subcommittee's hearing calls out Democrats for turning a blind eye to pandemic unemployment insurance fraud. Whip Scalise highlights that more
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From U.S. Forest Service Chief Moore
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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Thank you for inviting me here today to testify on the President's fiscal year (FY) 2023 Budget request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service.
The FY 2023 President's Budget for the USDA Forest Service discretionary appropriations totals $9 billion, more
Va. U.S. Attorney: St. Paul Woman Sentenced for Role in $499,000 Fraudulent Pandemic Benefits Scheme
ROANOKE, Virginia, June 15 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Christopher R. Kavanaugh, issued the following news release on June 14, 2022:
A Saint Paul, Virginia woman, who was found guilty in February 2022 of conspiracy to defraud the United States, fraud in connection with emergency benefits, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud in connection with emergency benefits, and aggravated identity theft, was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison.
Marissa Lea more
ACLU-N.M.: Advocacy Group Sues ICE to Obtain Records Relating to Dangerous Conditions at Torrance County Detention Facility
ESTANCIA, New Mexico, June 14 (TNSpol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release on June 13, 2022:
On behalf of Innovation Law Lab, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico and the law firm of Coyle & Benoit, PLLC today filed a complaint, as well as a motion for a preliminary injunction, with the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, related to a records request seeking to shed light on dangerous conditions at the Torrance more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues May Revision of 2022-2023 State Budget (Part 13 of 18)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 14 (TNSrep) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a 175-page May revision of the 2022-2023 state budget:
(Continued from Part 12 of 18)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) incarcerates people convicted of the most serious and violent felonies, supervises those released to parole, and provides rehabilitation programs to help them reintegrate into the community. The more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Audits of Earned Income Tax Credit Returns
WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on audits of earned Iincome tax credit returns (No. IN11952) on June 13, 2022 by public finance specialist Margot L. Crandall-Hollick.
Here are excerpts:
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits taxpayers to determine whether they are in compliance with tax law and have accurately reported tax liability. Some policymakers are concerned that the IRS is auditing low-income taxpayer more
Ga. U.S. Attorney: 5 People Face Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funding
SAVANNAH, Georgia, June 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgi, David H. Estes, issued the following news release:
Five people face charges including bank and wire fraud for allegedly using false information to secure thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.
The charges, via indictments or informations, accuse the defendants of applying for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding by using false financial information, said David H. Estes, U.S more
N.C. Gov. Cooper Announces Four Judicial Appointments
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 14 (TNSper) -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to District Courts across the state.
"These appointees bring years of experience and knowledge to the bench," Governor Cooper said. "I am grateful for their dedication to their communities over the years, and grateful for their willingness to serve."
Governor Cooper made the following appointments:
Jennifer Bedford as Dist more
Rep. Clyburn: Select Subcommittee Releases New Pandemic Relief Fraud Figures in Advance of Hearing With Federal Watchdogs
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, issued the following news release on June 13, 2022:
Tomorrow, June 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, chaired by Rep. James E. Clyburn, will hold a hybrid hearing on federal efforts to address fraud in pandemic relief programs. In advance of tomorrow's hearing, the Select Subcommittee released a staff memorandum with new da more
Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Continue to Call for Answers on Border Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in sending a follow up letter to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) reiterating their call for a comprehensive review of the decisions by the Biden Administration which caused the worst border crisis in United States history.
This is a follow up more
Sen. Crapo: Why Did the IRS Destroy 30M Paper Returns?
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column on June 13, 2022:
Americans spend millions of hours and billions of dollars filing their taxes. At the very least the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should open, read, process and protect what Americans send them. Unfortunately, a recent report by the IRS watchdog, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), tells us the IRS destroyed an estimated 30 million paper-filed tax documents without processi more
Sen. Rubio, Colleagues Demand DHS Provide Comprehensive Review Of Biden's Policy Decisions Affecting The Southern Border
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release and letter:
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a follow-up letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting a comprehensive investigation of the Biden Administration's decisions at the southern border. The lawmakers first requested this investigation in January but continue to demand answers in light of the Department's unsatisfactory res more
White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing By Press Secretary Jean-Pierre on June 13
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on June 13, 2022:
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MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, good afternoon, everyone.
Q: Hello.
MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello, hello. You guys will be very excited: I do not have anything at the top for all of you. So we're going to go straight to questions.
Darlene, want to kick us off?
Q: Thanks. Yep, I would. On the gun framework that was announced over the weekend, can you talk a more
Army Inspector General Announces New Website
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
By Thomas Ruyle, Department of the Army Inspector General
Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin, the 67th Inspector General of the Army has launched a new flagship website that highlights the ongoing modernization/strategic efforts of the Inspector General system and can be found at https://ig.army.mil.
"I want the entire Army to understand the purpose of the IG system and this new website will be the hub of our outreach efforts as IG more
Congressional Research Service: 'Arms Sales - Congressional Review Process'
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on June 10, 2022, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and servic more
Congressional Research Service: 'Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting - FERC Policy and Issues for Congress' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45239) on June 9, 2022, entitled "Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Siting: FERC Policy and Issues for Congress":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
Gas Pipeline Siting Challenges
Over the last decade, proposals for new interstate natural gas pipelines have become increasingly controversial. Many certificate applications have been subjected to heavy public scrutiny, and some have faced signific more
House Transportation Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 117-347) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 7776), which aims to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, on June 7, 2022.
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND CONSIDERATION
H.R. 7776, the "Wate more
DOT IG: Florida Moving Company & Its Owner Ordered To Pay Over $21M for Deceptive Practices
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General's Office of Investigations issued the following investigation report summary:
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On May 20, 2022, the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida, entered a final judgment as to liability and an order of permanent injunction against All USA Van Lines (d/b/a Top Movers Inc.) and its owner Ohad Guzi. The judgment totaled $21,789,306, including about $5.28 million in restitution imposed under Florida's D more
Energy IG: Prospective Considerations for Loan Authority Supported Under Loan Programs Office
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Energy Inspector General issued the following special report (DOE-OIG-22-34) on June 7, 2022, regarding the prospective considerations for the loan authority supported under the Loan Programs Office to improve internal controls and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
Here are excerpts:
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Under the Infrastructure Law, the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management is to receive $2.1 billion to implement the new Carbon Dioxide Transp more
Energy IG: Unclassified Cybersecurity Program - 2021
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Energy Inspector General issued the following report (No. DOE-OIG-22-33) on June 6, 2022, regarding the Unclassified Cybersecurity Program - 2021.
Here are excerpts:
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The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 requires the Office of Inspector General to conduct an annual independent evaluation to determine whether the Department of Energy's unclassified cybersecurity program adequately protected its data and information systems during more
NASA IG: 'Management of Mobile Launcher 2 Contract'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- NASA Inspector General issued the following audit report (IG-22-012) on June 9, 2022, entitled "Management of the Mobile Launcher 2 Contract".
Here are excerpts:
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Results in Brief
WHY WE PERFORMED THIS AUDIT
Key to NASA's goals of sustaining a human presence on the Moon and future exploration of Mars is development of the Space Launch System (SLS) - a two-stage, heavy-lift rocket that will launch the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (Orion) into space. N more
NRC IG Audit: FY 2021 Compliance With Improper Payment Laws
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspector General issued the following audit report (OIG-22-A-08) on June 6, 2022 regarding Fiscal 2021 Compliance with Improper Payment Laws.
Here are excerpts:
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TO: Chairman Christopher T. Hanson
FROM: Robert J. Feitel, Inspector General
SUBJECT: AUDIT OF THE NRC'S FISCAL YEAR 2021 COMPLIANCE WITH IMPROPER PAYMENT LAWS (OIG 22-A-08)
Attached is the Office of the Inspector General's (OIG) report titled Audit of the NR more
Postal Service IG: 'Competitive Outbound International Negotiated Service Agreement Pricing & Revenue Commitments'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep)-- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 21-232-R22) on June 6, 2022, entitled "Competitive Outbound International Negotiated Service Agreement Pricing and Revenue Commitments".
Here are excerpts:
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Background
A Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) is a customized and mutually beneficial contractual agreement between the U.S. Postal Service and a specific mailer, customer, or organization to retain price-sensitive custo more
Postal Service IG: 'Mail Delivery, Customer Service & Property Conditions Review - Kent Main Post Office, Kent, Wash.'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep)-- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 22-096-R22) on June 7, 2022, entitled "Mail Delivery, Customer Service and Property Conditions Review - Kent Main Post Office, Kent, Washington".
Here are excerpts:
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Background
This interim report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of mail delivery, customer service, and property conditions at the Kent Main Post Office (MPO) in Kent, WA (Project Number 22-096). T more
Postal Service IG: 'Mail Delivery, Customer Service & Property Conditions Review - Lacey Branch, Lacey, Wash.'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep)-- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 22-098-R22) on June 7, 2022, entitled "Mail Delivery, Customer Service, and Property Conditions Review - Lacey Branch, Lacey, Washington".
Here are excerpts:
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Background
This interim report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of mail delivery, customer service, and property conditions at the Lacey Branch in Lacey, WA (Project Number 22-098).
The Lacey Branch is more
Postal Service IG: 'Mail Delivery, Customer Service & Property Conditions Review - Parkland Branch, Tacoma, Wash.'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep)-- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 22-095-R22) on June 7, 2022, entitled "Mail Delivery, Customer Service and Property Conditions Review - Parkland Branch, Tacoma, Washington".
Here are excerpts:
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Background
This interim report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of mail delivery, customer service, and property conditions at the Parkland Branch in Tacoma, WA (Project Number 22-095). The Parkland Br more
Postal Service IG: 'Mail Delivery, Customer Service & Property Conditions Review - Renton Main Post Office, Renton, Wash.'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep)-- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 22-097-R22) on June 7, 2022, entitled "Mail Delivery, Customer Service and Property Conditions Review - Renton Main Post Office, Renton, Washington".
Here are excerpts:
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Background
This interim report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of mail delivery, customer service, and property conditions at the Renton Main Post Office (MPO) in Renton, WA (Project Number 22 more
VA IG: 'Contract Medical Exam Program Limitations Put Veterans at Risk for Inaccurate Claims Decisions'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following review (No. 21-01237-127) on June 8, 2022, entitled "Contract Medical Exam Program Limitations Put Veterans at Risk for Inaccurate Claims Decisions".
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
When veterans file claims for disability benefits, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) may request medical exams of those veterans before making decisions on the claims. Results of medical exams are criti more
VA IG: 'Suicide Prevention Coordinators Need Improved Training, Guidance & Oversight'
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following review (No. 20-02186-78) on June 6, 2022, entitled "Suicide Prevention Coordinators Need Improved Training, Guidance and Oversight".
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Suicide is a national health crisis. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) fiscal year (FY) 2018-2024 Strategic Plan, its prevention is VA's highest clinical priority. VA established the Veterans Crisis Line to pr more
Mass. U.S. Attorney: Steward Health Care System Agrees to Pay $4.7M to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Rachael S. Rollins, issued the following news release:
Steward Health Care System LLC (Steward) and several related corporate entities have agreed to pay approximately $4.735 million to resolve allegations that its relationships with several physicians and physician practice groups violated federal law, including the False Claims Act. Despite its public denials, in the signed settlement agreement, Steward "ad more
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of State Leaf
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Barbara Leaf, assistant secretary of State for near eastern affairs, involving a hybrid hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Path Forward on U.S.-Syria Policy: Strategy and Accountability":
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Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, distinguished members of the Committee, for the past year this Administration has led our allies and partners in crafting a common diplomatic approach to Syria and more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Professor
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Milena Sterio, a professor at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, involving a hybrid hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Path Forward on U.S.-Syria Policy: Strategy and Accountability".
Sterio is also the managing director of the Public International Law and Policy Group.
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It is an honor to testify before you today. It is also a privilege to share this platform with the other individuals more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Stroul
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Dana Stroul, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for the Middle East, involving a hybrid hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Path Forward on U.S.-Syria Policy: Strategy and Accountability":
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It is an honor to testify before you today, alongside Assistant Secretary Leaf, to discuss the Department of Defense (DoD) mission in Syria and how DoD's activities align with the United States' whole- more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Witness to Mass Graves in Syria
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by a witness to mass graves in Syria involving a hybrid hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Path Forward on U.S.-Syria Policy: Strategy and Accountability":
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I am honored to give my testimony before this storied committee. Thank you for giving me a chance to bring my voice to the United States Congress, government, and most importantly to the American people whose democracy inspired our revolut more
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Presidential Coordinator Hochstein
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation issued the following testimony by Amos Hochstein, presidential coordinator for the State Department, involving a hybrid hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "European Energy Security: America's Role in Supporting Europe's Energy Diversification Agenda":
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Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Administration's efforts to support Europe's energy security.
Putin's war of choice a more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Brennan Center for Justice Fellow German
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Michael German, a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice in New York University Law School, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Domestic Extremism in America: Examining White Supremacist Violence in the Wake of Recent Attacks":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding white supremacist violence following the deadly attack on the Tops Friendly Market more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Chainalysis Cyber Threat Intelligence Head Koven
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jacqueline Koven, head of cyber threat intelligence at Chainalysis Inc., involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Rising Threats: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency":
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My name is Jacqueline Koven and I am the Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence for the blockchain data platform Chainalysis. In this role, I track ransomware operators and more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Coveware CEO Siegel
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Coveware Inc. CEO Bill Siegel involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Rising Threats: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency":
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Thank you for the opportunity to share Coveware's perspective on ransomware attacks and the role of cryptocurrency in ransom payments.
My testimony today is derived from Coveware's experience which spans thousa more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Ex-Coordinator for Counterterrorism Sales
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Nathan Sales, ex-ambassador-at-large and coordinator for counterterrorism at the State Department, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Domestic Extremism in America: Examining White Supremacist Violence in the Wake of Recent Attacks".
Sales is also the founder and principal of Fillmore Global Strategies LLC; nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council; and se more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Human Rights First Senior Researcher Yates
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Elizabeth Yates, senior researcher on antisemitism at Human Rights First, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Domestic Extremism in America: Examining White Supremacist Violence in the Wake of Recent Attacks":
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Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this critical discussion on examining white supremacist violence in the United States. My name is Eliza more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Institute for Security & Technology Chief Strategy Officer Stifel
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Megan H. Stifel, chief strategy officer at the Institute for Security and Technology, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Rising Threats: Ransomware Attacks and Ransom Payments Enabled by Cryptocurrency":
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify about the importance of relevant information related to ransomware attacks and associated payments in combating th more
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Western States Center Executive Director Ward
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Western States Center Executive Director Eric K. Ward involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Domestic Extremism in America: Examining White Supremacist Violence in the Wake of Recent Attacks":
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you about the danger of white nationalism as a domestic terrorism threat. I commend you for using this bipartisan forum to add more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From Brennan Center for Justice Fellow German
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Michael German, a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Examining the Metastasizing Domestic Terrorism Threat After the Buffalo Attack":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding the metastasizing threat of white supremacist violence following the deadly attack on the Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York. more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From Ex-U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Ohio Herdman
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Justin E. Herdman, ex-U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Examining the Metastasizing Domestic Terrorism Threat After the Buffalo Attack":
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Thank you Chairman Durbin and thank you Ranking Member Grassley for the invitation to speak before the Committee on the vital issue of domestic terrorism. I have spent nearly twenty years of my professiona more
Senate Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From University of Chicago Professor
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Robert A. Pape, political science professor at the University of Chicago, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Examining the Metastasizing Domestic Terrorism Threat After the Buffalo Attack".
Pape is also the director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats.
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Violent populism is rising in America. Events like the Buffalo shooting that target minority populations and January 6th that t more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Brookings Institution Fellow Goger
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Brookings Institution fellow Annelies Goger involving a hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Small Business Workforce Challenge: Causes, Impacts and Solutions":
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I am honored to testify before you this afternoon about the causes, impacts, and solutions to the workforce challenges facing small businesses and entrepreneurs. My name is Annelies Goger. I am a Fellow at Brookings more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Small Business Majority CEO Arensmeyer
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Small Business Majority CEO Arensmeyer involving a hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Small Business Workforce Challenge: Causes, Impacts and Solutions":
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My name is John Arensmeyer, and I am the founder and CEO of the national small business organization Small Business Majority./1 As a leading representative of America's 32 million small businesses, Small Business Majorit more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From University of Maryland Professor
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Michael Faulkender, finance professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, involving a hearing on June 8, 2022, entitled "The Small Business Workforce Challenge: Causes, Impacts and Solutions":
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today on the challenges America's small businesses are confronting as they look to meet their workfo more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Colorado State University Professor
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry and Natural Resources issued the following testimony by Courtney Schultz, professor in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "The Western Water Crisis: Confronting Persistent Drought and Building Resilience on our Forests and Farmland":
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you to more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ducks Unlimited
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry and Natural Resources issued the following testimony by Ducks Unlimited Senior Scientist Ellen Herbert involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "The Western Water Crisis: Confronting Persistent Drought and Building Resilience on our Forests and Farmland":
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I am Dr. Ellen Herbert, Senior Scientist for Ducks Unlimited. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today on be more
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade issued the following testimony by North Dakota Wheat Commission Administrator Neal Fisher involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America's Farmers":
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I am the Administrator of the North Dakota Wheat Commission, and I am pleased to have this opportunity to offer testimony on behalf of the Wheat Commission and t more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Milk Producers Federation
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade issued the following testimony by Sheryl Meshke, co-president and CEO of the Associated Milk Producers Inc., on behalf of the National Milk Producers Federation, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America's Farmers":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify at this hearing on priorities and issues facing Amer more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From T&O Farms Owner Willis
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry and Natural Resources issued the following testimony by T&O Farms owner and operator Tom Willis, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "The Western Water Crisis: Confronting Persistent Drought and Building Resilience on our Forests and Farmland".
Willis serves on the board of the National Sorghum Producers and Growth Energy and is also the president and CEO of Conestoga more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Peanut Federation
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade issued the following testimony by Karla Baker Thompson, vice president of JET Farms Georgia and Integrity Farms, on behalf of the U.S. Peanut Federation, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America's Farmers":
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as you review trade priorities for U.S. more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From University of Georgia Professor
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management and Trade issued the following testimony by Gopinath Munisamy, distinguished professor of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Georgia, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Agricultural Trade: Priorities and Issues Facing America's Farmers":
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I would like to begin by saying there is much to celebrate in American agriculture. Our farm and food prod more
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Western States Water Council
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry and Natural Resources issued the following testimony by Earl Lewis, chief engineer of the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources, on behalf of the Western States Water Council, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "The Western Water Crisis: Confronting Persistent Drought and Building Resilience on our Forests and Farmland":
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Chairman Bennet more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From DOEd Secretary Cardona
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies issued the following testimony by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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I am pleased to join you today, and I am proud to testify on behalf of President Biden's fiscal year 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Education. This request reflects President Biden's deep belief in the importan more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Alliance for Retired Americans
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following statement by Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Saving Social Security: Expanding Benefits and Demanding the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share or Cutting Benefits and Increasing Retirement Anxiety":
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I am Robert Roach, President of the Alliance for Retired Americans. On behalf of the Alliance, I would like to thank Chairman Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member Lin more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Bipartisan Policy Center Economic Policy Project Director Akabas
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Shai Akabas, director of the Economic Policy Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Saving Social Security: Expanding Benefits and Demanding the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share or Cutting Benefits and Increasing Retirement Anxiety":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify today about the long-run sustainability and efficacy of Social Security. I commend the comm more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Committee for Responsible Federal Budget President MacGuineas
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following statement by Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Saving Social Security: Expanding Benefits and Demanding the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share or Cutting Benefits and Increasing Retirement Anxiety":
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Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the importance of making Social Security solvent and the various options to do so.
I am more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Goss
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Stephen C. Goss, chief actuary at the Social Security Administration, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Saving Social Security: Expanding Benefits and Demanding the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share or Cutting Benefits and Increasing Retirement Anxiety":
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Thank you for the invitation to speak with you today on the current financial status and future prospects for the Old-Age and Survivors Insuranc more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Social Security Works President Altman
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following statement by Social Security Works President Nancy J. Altman involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, entitled "Saving Social Security: Expanding Benefits and Demanding the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share or Cutting Benefits and Increasing Retirement Anxiety":
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Chairman Sanders, Ranking Member Graham, and Members of the Committee: Thank you, Chairman Sanders, not only for holding this crucially important hearing on Social Se more
Senate Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Global Business Travel Association CEO Neufang
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade and Export Promotion issued the following testimony by Suzanne Neufang, CEO of the Global Business Travel Association, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Reviving Conventions and Tourism Through International Travel":
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My name is Suzanne Neufang, and I am Chief Executive Officer of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Thank you for the opportunity to testify regardin more
Senate Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Miami International Airport Director Cutie
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade and Export Promotion issued the following testimony by Ralph Cutie, director and CEO of Miami International Airport, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, entitled "Reviving Conventions and Tourism Through International Travel":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify before you today along with this distinguished panel of travel and tourism professionals on this very important issue.
My na more
Senate Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Telecommunications & Information Administrator Davidson
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband issued the following statement by National Telecommunications and Information Administration Alan Davidson involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, on the oversight of the agency.
Davidson is also the assistant secretary of Commerce for communications and information.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today at this historic moment for NTIA.
By law, NTIA s more
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Issues Testimony From U.S. Forest Service Chief Moore
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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Thank you for inviting me here today to testify on the President's fiscal year (FY) 2023 Budget request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service.
The FY 2023 President's Budget for the USDA Forest Service discretionary appropriations totals $9 billion, more
Senate Environment Committee Issues Testimony From Copiah Water Association General Manager Boone
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following testimony by Copiah Water Association General Manager David Boone involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, on the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (S. 4244):
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It is an honor to testify before the subcommittee regarding one of the most significant public health concerns affecting every person in the country: the public's drinking water safety.
I am David Boone, the General Manager of the Copiah Wa more
Senate Environment Committee Issues Testimony From International Association of Fire Fighters Chief Medical Officer Whu
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following testimony by Danny Whu, chief medical officer of the International Association of Fire Fighters, involving a hearing on June 9, 2022, on the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act (S. 4244):
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today about the hazards that asbestos poses to fire fighters and the need to ban it from future construction and renovation projects. The International Associ more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Dubowitz (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, involving a hybrid hearing on May 25, 2022, entitled "The JCPOA Negotiations and United States' Policy on Iran Moving Forward".
The JCPOA is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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On behalf of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am honored to present my analysis and recommendat more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Dubowitz (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, involving a hybrid hearing on May 25, 2022, entitled "The JCPOA Negotiations and United States' Policy on Iran Moving Forward".
The JCPOA is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
Thus, an FTO designation brings far greater criminal exposure for a wider range of violators than an SDGT designation, more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Dubowitz (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, involving a hybrid hearing on May 25, 2022, entitled "The JCPOA Negotiations and United States' Policy on Iran Moving Forward".
The JCPOA is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
Given Russia's invasion of Ukraine and war crimes against its neighbors, no deal with Iran should reward Moscow by enri more
Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From BLM Deputy Director Culver (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining issued the following testimony by Nada Wolff Culver, deputy director for policy and programs at the Bureau of Land Management in the Interior Department, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, on public land-related legislation:
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on the following bills related to Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
The BLM manages approximately 245 more
Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From BLM Deputy Director Culver (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining issued the following testimony by Nada Wolff Culver, deputy director for policy and programs at the Bureau of Land Management in the Interior Department, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, on public land-related legislation:
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
The BLM notes some of the eligible projects described in S. 4062 can already be achieved under existing authorities provide more
Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Desert Research Institute Executive Director McKenna
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining issued the following testimony by Sean McKenna, executive director of the Division of Hydrologic Sciences at the Desert Research Institute, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, on the Open Access Evapotranspiration Data Act (S. 2568):
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Thank you, Chairwoman Cortez-Masto, Ranking Member Lee, and members of the Subcommittee for inviting me to testify today on behalf of the Desert more
Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Forest Service Deputy Chief French
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining issued the following testimony by U.S. Forest Service Deputy Chief Christopher French involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, on public land-related legislation:
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on several bills that includes provisions related to the USDA Forest Service.
S. 1750, Wyoming Public La more
Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Deputy Director Garfield
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining issued the following testimony by Jake Garfield, deputy director for Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, involving a hearing on June 7, 2022, on public land-related legislation:
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My name is Jake Garfield, I am the Deputy Director for the State of Utah's Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office. The role of our agency is to coordinate interactions with the Federal land m more
Senate Transportation Committee Issues Testimony From Assistant Secretary of Commerce Nominee Morgan
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Michael C. Morgan, President Biden's nominee to be assistant secretary of Commerce for environmental observation and prediction, at a June 8, 2022, confirmation hearing:
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My name is Michael Cottman Morgan, and I am honored to be nominated by President Biden for the position of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observat more
Senate Transportation Committee Issues Testimony From Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Nominee Hutcheson
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Robin Hutcheson, President Biden's nominee to be administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, at a June 8, 2022, confirmation hearing:
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I am honored to appear before you today as the nominee for Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. I am grateful to President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg for selecting me to serve in this impor more
Senate Transportation Committee Issues Testimony From Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board Member Nominee Burton
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Sean Burton, President Biden's nominee to be a board member of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, at a June 8, 2022, confirmation hearing:
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I want to thank you for this opportunity to appear before you today as the nominee to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). I am grateful to the President from nominat more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Senior Fellow Sadjadpour
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following written testimony by Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, involving a hybrid hearing on May 25, 2022, entitled "The JCPOA Negotiations and United States' Policy on Iran Moving Forward".
The JCPOA is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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A U.S. Strategy for Iran
Thank you Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Risch, and members of the committee.
Our national more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Malley
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following testimony by U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley involving a hybrid hearing on May 25, 2022, entitled "The JCPOA Negotiations and United States' Policy on Iran Moving Forward".
The JCPOA is the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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Thank you for this opportunity to talk about the Biden Administration's strategy toward Iran.
Let me begin with some basic facts upon which I am sure we agree, and which a more
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Council of the Americas VP Farnsworth
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues issued the following testimony by Council of the Americas Vice President Eric Farnsworth involving a hybrid hearing on May 26, 2022, entitled "Ninth Summit of the Americas":
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this opportunity to share my views with you and the Subcommittee on the upcoming Ninth Summit of the Americas, more
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Inter-American Dialogue President Chavez
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights and Global Women's Issues issued the following testimony by Inter-American Dialogue President and CEO Rebecca Bill Chavez involving a hybrid hearing on May 26, 2022, entitled "Ninth Summit of the Americas":
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the upcoming Ninth Summit of the Americas to be held in Los Angeles.
My name is Re more
Senate Housing Subcommittee Issues Testimony From USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Small
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development issued the following statement by Xochitl Torres Small, under secretary of Agriculture for rural development, involving a hybrid hearing on May 25, 2022, entitled "Examining the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service":
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Thank you for the opportunity to come before you today to discuss the state of the Rural Housing Service and its role in s more
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Issues Testimony From Center for Security & Emerging Technology Director Murdick
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence issued the following testimony by Dewey Murdick, director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University, at a May 11, 2022, entitled "Countering the People's Republic of China's Economic and Technological Plan for Dominance":
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China is keenly aware of its gaps and is using every means available to close them In 2018, a Chinese state-run newspaper identified nearly three dozen crucial technolog more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist Program Facilitator Klasen
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Jim Klasen, a facilitator of the Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist Program, involving a hearing on May 19, 2022, entitled "Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Raising Awareness, Addressing Stigma, and Providing Support".
Thank you for allowing me to testify here today on the issue of older adults and mental health. It is an honor to be here. My name is Jim Klasen. I am an older adult, 73 years ol more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Rush Center for Excellence in Aging Co-Director Tiburcio
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Erin Emery-Tiburcio, co-director of the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging, involving a hearing on May 19, 2022, entitled "Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Raising Awareness, Addressing Stigma, and Providing Support".
Emery-Tiburcio is also an associate professor in psychiatry, behavioral sciences and geriatric medicine at Rush University Medical Center.
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Thank you so much for the opportu more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From S.C. Mental Health Dept. Director Rogers
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Kenneth M. Rogers, director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, involving a hearing on May 19, 2022, entitled "Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Raising Awareness, Addressing Stigma, and Providing Support":
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The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is a comprehensive, statewide health system that is comprised of 16 mental health centers that provide whole person c more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Issues Testimony From Vibrant Emotional Health President Williams
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Kimberly Williams, president and CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health, involving a hearing on May 19, 2022, entitled "Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Raising Awareness, Addressing Stigma, and Providing Support":
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on this important topic of mental health care for older adults. My name is Kimberly Williams and I am the President and Chief Executi more
Journals Political
Rethinking Marxism Journal Issues Research Articles in Vol. 34, No. 2
LONDON, England, June 17 -- Rethinking Marxism, a peer-reviewed journal that says it stimulates interest in and debate over the power and social consequences of Marxian economic, cultural and social analysis, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 34, No. 2 edition:
Research Article:
* Utopia against Abstraction: Raymond Williams, Communication, and the Desire of the Common
SYMPOSIUM: REVISITING THE CALCULATION DEBATE:
* Revisiting the Calculation Debate: A Call fo more
Contention Issues Research Articles in June 2022 Edition
BROOKLYN, New York, June 15 -- Contention, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features social protest, collective action and contentious politics, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2022 edition:
Articles:
* Using the Authority of Science in Activism
* From Colonial Extractivism to Hearting and Feelthinking
* Teaching and Writing (as) Academic Activism
* Slowness as a Mode of Attention and Resistance
The June 2022 edition of Contention can be viewed at https more
Political Science Research & Methods Journal Issues Research Articles in July 2022 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, June 15 -- Political Science Research and Methods, a journal that says it features politics, economics and sociology from the European Political Science Association, published research articles on the following topics in its July 2022 edition:
Original Articles:
* The durable differential deterrent effects of strict photo identification laws
* Misattributed blame? Attitudes toward globalization in the age of automation
* Interest group lobbying and partisan polarization more
International Political Science Review Journal Issues Research Articles in June 2022 Edition
MONTREAL, Quebec, June 14 -- The International Political Science Review, a peer-reviewed journal from the International Political Science Association that says it features concepts and methodologies in political science, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2022 Special Issue on The Brexit Effect - Political Implications of the Exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union:
Research Articles:
* The Brexit effect: Political implications of the exit of the United more
Journal of Political Economy Issues Research Articles in July 2022 Edition
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 14 -- The Journal of Political Economy, a journal that says it features research and scholarship in economic theory and practice, published research articles on the following topics in its July 2022 edition:
ARTICLES:
* Estimating an Equilibrium Model of Horizontal Competition in Education
* The Origins of Firm Heterogeneity: A Production Network Approach
* Bail-Ins and Bailouts: Incentives, Connectivity, and Systemic Stability
* Measuring the Private and Social Ret more
Political Science & Politics Journal Issues Research Articles in July 2022 Edition
WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Political Science and Politics, a journal from the American Political Science Association, published research articles, including the following topics, in its July 2022 edition:
Politics:
* On Laws of Politics and How to Establish Them
* Trump and Trust: Examining the Relationship between Claims of Fraud and Citizen Attitudes
* The 2021 John Gaus Award Lecture: Public Administration and the War Against COVID
* Why US Democracy Trumps Populism: Comparative Lessons Reco more
