Congressional Research Service: '"Hacktivists" & Ukraine-Russia Conflict - Legal Considerations'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10743) on May 13, 2022, entitled "'Hacktivists' and the Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney:
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Since Russia's February 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine, a growing number of nongovernmental hackers motivated by social or political objectives - so-called "hacktivists" - have conducted offensive cybersp more
Congressional Research Service: 'Cuba - U.S. Policy Overview'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10045) updated on May 13, 2022, entitled "Cuba: U.S. Policy Overview" by Latin American affairs specialist Mark P. Sullivan:
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Cuban Political and Economic Developments
Cuba remains a one-party authoritarian state with a government that has sharply restricted freedoms of expression, association, assembly, and other basic human rights since the early years more
Congressional Research Service: 'D.C. Statehood - Constitutional Considerations for Proposed Legislation'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47101) on May 12, 2022, entitled "D.C. Statehood: Constitutional Considerations for Proposed Legislation" by legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz:
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SUMMARY
Legislative proposals to create a new state from land previously designated as the seat of federal government raise constitutional questions that have not been directly answered by the judicial branch. The Distric more
Congressional Research Service: 'Executive Privilege & Presidential Communications - Judicial Principles' (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47102) on May 12, 2022, entitled "Executive Privilege and Presidential Communications: Judicial Principles" by legislative attorney Todd Garvey:
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SUMMARY
The presidential communications privilege (Communications Privilege) derives implicitly from the President's powers under Article II of the U.S. Constitution and the separation of powers, and has been justified by the more
Congressional Research Service: 'Executive Privilege & Presidential Communications - Judicial Principles' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47102) on May 12, 2022, entitled "Executive Privilege and Presidential Communications: Judicial Principles":
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The Nixon Era
The years during and immediately following the Nixon Administration are arguably the defining era of the Communications Privilege's judicial development. It was during that time period (1972-1977) that the courts first confirmed the Commu more
Congressional Research Service: 'Executive Privilege & Presidential Communications - Judicial Principles' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47102) on May 12, 2022, entitled "Executive Privilege and Presidential Communications: Judicial Principles":
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Post-Nixon: Lower Courts Filling in the Gaps
Judicial decisions addressing presidential assertions of the Communications Privilege since the Nixon era have been relatively rare./131 Indeed, while executive privilege disputes between Congress and the ex more
Congressional Research Service: 'Introduction to Budget Authority'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12105) on May 13, 2022, entitled "Introduction to Budget Authority" by James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialist:
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Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress exercises the "power of the purse." This power is expressed through the application of several provisions, particularly Article I, Section 9, which states that funds may be drawn from t more
Congressional Research Service: 'Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) on May 13, 2022, entitled "Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Background
Iran's nuclear program has generated widespread concern that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran has the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some point, but has halted its nuc more
Congressional Research Service: 'Lebanon's 2022 Parliamentary Elections'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11924) on May 12, 2022, entitled "Lebanon's 2022 Parliamentary Elections" by Middle Eastern affairs analyst Carla E. Humud:
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Lebanon plans to hold parliamentary elections on May 15, the first since the emergence in 2019 of a protest movement calling for the removal of the country's ruling political elite. Parties allied with the March 14 political coalition - which seeks close more
Congressional Research Service: 'Online Content Moderation & Government Coercion'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10742) on May 13, 2022, entitled "Online Content Moderation and Government Coercion" by legislative attorneys Valerie C. Brannon and Whitney K. Novak:
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In recent years, there has been growing concern about the power of social media companies to control online speech. Some users have tried to assert that online platforms violated users' constitutional more
Congressional Research Service: 'Russia's 2022 Invasion of Ukraine - Related CRS Products'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47054) updated on May 13, 2022, entitled "Russia's 2022 Invasion of Ukraine: Related CRS Products" by research planning coordinator Zoe Danon and research librarian David A. Blum:
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Contents
Conflict Developments and Background Issues ... 1
U.S. and International Policy Responses ... 1
Sanctions Policy ... 1
Security and Defense Policy Areas ... 2
Foreign and Eco more
Congressional Research Service: 'Social Security Administration FY2022 Annual Limitation on Administrative Expenses Appropriation - In Brief'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47103) on May 13, 2022, entitled "Social Security Administration FY2022 Annual Limitation on Administrative Expenses Appropriation: In Brief" by income security analyst William R. Morton:
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Introduction ... 1
Background on SSA ... 1
Overview of the Annual LAE Appropriation ... 1
FY2022 Budget Requests for the Annual LAE ... 2
Commissioner of Social Secur more
Congressional Research Service: 'Summary of Selected Biden Administration Actions on Supply Chains'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11927) on May 13, 2022, entitled "Summary of Selected Biden Administration Actions on Supply Chains" 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 suppl more
Congressional Research Service: 'Supply Disruptions & U.S. Economy'
WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11926) on May 13, 2022, entitled "Supply Disruptions and the U.S. Economy" by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock:
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the production of many goods and services. Although those disruptions have waned since spring 2020, some continue to constrain production, exacerba more
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10765) updated on May 11, 2022, entitled "Federal Crop Insurance: Fruits, Vegetables and Specialty Crops" by agricultural policy specialist Renee Johnson:
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For decades, Congress has sought to expand federal crop insurance coverage for fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops--starting with changes enacted in the 1990s through farm bill legislation in more
Congressional Research Service: 'Federal Role in Voter Registration - National Voter Registration Act of 1993 & Subsequent Developments' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45030) updated on May 11, 2022, entitled "Federal Role in Voter Registration: The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and Subsequent Developments" by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman:
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SUMMARY
Historically, most aspects of election administration have been left to state and local governments, resulting in a variety of practices across jurisdictio more
Congressional Research Service: 'Federal Role in Voter Registration - National Voter Registration Act of 1993 & Subsequent Developments' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45030) updated on May 11, 2022, entitled "Federal Role in Voter Registration: The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and Subsequent Developments":
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Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA)/83 was enacted in 2002 and serves as another key piece of federal election policy, addressing a number of election administration elements more
Congressional Research Service: 'Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Sinks in U.S. Agriculture'
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11404) updated on May 11, 2022, entitled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks in U.S. Agriculture" by agricultural policy specialist Genevieve K. Croft:
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Agriculture and land-use activities continue to play a central role in the broader debate about energy and climate policy options in the United States and abroad. Such activities offer opportunities to rem more
Congressional Research Service: 'Membership of the 117th Congress - Profile'
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46705) updated on May 11, 2022, entitled "Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile" by senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning:
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SUMMARY
Membership of the 117th Congress: A Profile
This report presents a profile of the membership of the 117th Congress (2021-2022) as of May 11, 2022, or at the beginning of the 117th Congress (January 3, 2021), where noted. Stat more
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11922) on May 11, 2022, entitled "Northern Ireland's 2022 Assembly Election: Outcome and Implications" by European affairs specialist Kristin Archick:
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On May 5, 2022, voters in Northern Ireland - a part of the United Kingdom (UK) - went to the polls in elections for Northern Ireland's Assembly, its regional legislature. In a landmark outcome, the all-Irela more
Congressional Research Service: 'Supporting Semiconductor Fabrication With Investment Tax Credit'
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11923) on May 11, 2022, entitled "Supporting Semiconductor Fabrication with an Investment Tax Credit" by public finance specialist Molly F. Sherlock:
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The Biden Administration has identified semiconductors as a "critical good" and has urged Congress to pass legislation supporting additional domestic investment in the industry to counter recent supply chain more
WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12102) on May 10, 2022, entitled "Federal Advisory Committee Act: Committee Establishment and Termination" by Meghan M. Stuessy, government organization and management analyst:
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Federal advisory committees are created by Congress, Presidents, and executive branch agencies to gain expertise and policy advice from individuals outside the federal government. more
Congressional Research Service: 'Is Unauthorized Dissemination of Draft Supreme Court Opinion Federal Crime?'
WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10741) on May 10, 2022, entitled "Is Unauthorized Dissemination of a Draft Supreme Court Opinion a Federal Crime?" by legislative attorney Michael A. Foster:
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On May 2, 2022, it was first reported that a news organization had obtained a draft Supreme Court majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and received confirmation from more
Congressional Research Service: 'Congressional Court Watcher - Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, May 2-May 8, 2022'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10740) on May 9, 2022, entitled "Congressional Court Watcher: Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, May 2-May 8, 2022" by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia:
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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 more
Congressional Research Service: 'Farm Bill Primer - Disaster Assistance'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12101) on May 9, 2022, entitled "Farm Bill Primer: Disaster Assistance" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist:
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A number of federal programs help agricultural producers recover from the effects of natural disasters, including the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), livestock and fruit tree disaste more
Congressional Research Service: 'Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Air Pollution & Climate Change'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12043) updated on May 9, 2022, entitled "Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Air Pollution, and Climate Change" by environmental policy specialist Richard K. Lattanzio:
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On August 5, 2021, the Biden Administration announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other air pollutants from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and engines through a series of rulemaki more
Congressional Research Service: 'U.S. International Climate Finance - FY2023'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12036) updated on May 9, 2022, entitled "U.S. International Climate Finance: FY2023" by environmental policy specialist Richard K. Lattanzio:
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Over the past several decades, to varying degrees, the United States has delivered financial and technical assistance for climate change activities in the developing world through a variety of bilateral and multilateral channels with a more
Congressional Research Service Fact Sheet: 'Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Under Arms Export Control Act'
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47094) on May 6, 2022, entitled "Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Under the Arms Export Control Act" by research librarian Sofia Plagakis:
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Introduction ... 1
Tables
Table 1. Concurrent Resolutions under the AECA ... 2
Table 2. Joint Resolutions of Disapproval under AECA ... 11
Contacts
Author Information ... 20
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Introduction
Under the Foreign Military Sales Act (FMSA) o more
Congressional Research Service: 'Defense Primer - Quantum Technology'
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11836) updated on May 6, 2022, entitled "Defense Primer: Quantum Technology" by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security analyst:
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Quantum technology translates the principles of quantum physics into technological applications. In general, quantum technology has not yet reached maturity; however, it could hold significant implications for the future of militar more
Congressional Research Service: 'European Parliament & U.S. Interests'
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11211) updated on May 6, 2022, entitled "The European Parliament and U.S. Interests" by European affairs specialist Kristin Archick:
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A Key EU Institution
The European Parliament (EP) is the only directly elected institution of the 27-country European Union (EU). The EP's 705 members represent the EU's roughly 445 million citizens. The most recent EP elect more
Congressional Research Service: 'Supplemental Funding for Ukraine - Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs'
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11877) updated on May 6, 2022, entitled "Supplemental Funding for Ukraine: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs" by Emily M. Morgenstern, foreign assistance and foreign policy analyst:
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As of April 28, 2022, the Biden Administration had submitted to Congress two emergency supplemental funding requests to address the crisis caused by Russia's invasion of more
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11850) updated on May 6, 2022, entitled "The U.S. Geological Survey: FY2022 Appropriations and Background" by natural resources policy analyst Anna E. Normand:
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Background
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - a scientific agency housed with the Department of the Interior (DOI) - aims to provide unbiased scientific information to describe and understand the geological processes more
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12097) on May 6, 2022, entitled "The U.S. Geological Survey: FY2023 Appropriations and Background" by natural resources policy analyst Anna E. Normand:
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Background
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - a scientific agency housed with the Department of the Interior (DOI) - aims to provide unbiased scientific information to describe and understand the geological processes of the more
Congressional Research Service: 'Internal Revenue Service Appropriations, FY2023'
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12098) on May 6, 2022, entitled "Internal Revenue Service Appropriations, FY2023" by public finance analyst Gary Guenther:
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Overview of the IRS Budget
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has two primary responsibilities: (1) collecting most of the revenue to fund federal government agencies and programs, and (2) enforcing taxpayer compliance with federal tax laws through taxpa more
GOVERNMENT - Inspectors General
Acting Ohio U.S. Attorney: Toledo Area Physician Charged With Fraudulently Billing More Than $8.4M to Medicare
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 14 -- The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Michelle M. Baeppler, issued the following news release:
Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Ankita Singh, 39, formerly of Maumee, Ohio, with fraudulently billing Medicare $8.4 million.
According to the indictment, the defendant was a state-licensed physician practicing in Maumee and Toledo. From June 2018 through May 2021, it more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of May 9-13, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
Commission meetings and hearings
On May 10 and 12, the Commission met in executive session.
On May 12, the Commission held an open meeting.
Status of FEC operations
Beginning this month, the FEC's headquarters at 1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002, is reopening to visitors and members of the public on a limited basis. Please see the FEC's Contact page for more information, including current C more
Ga. U.S. Attorney: Marietta Man Charged in Massive Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scheme
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Ryan K. Buchanan, issued the following news release:
Carl Delano Torjagbo, a/k/a Karl Lucius Delano, has been arrested on federal bank fraud and money laundering charges arising from a scheme to defraud a bank by obtaining a $9.5 million Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan in the name of a fictitious company and then allegedly using the loan proceeds to upgrade his personal lifestyle. The PPP is a federal l more
Iowa U.S. Attorney Office: Court Orders D.C. Man, His 2 Companies to Cease, Desist From Engaging in Fraudulent N95 Mask Scheme
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release:
A Washington, D.C. man and his two companies have been ordered to stop engaging in fraud and transferring fraud proceeds in an N95 mask scheme. He must also return over $2.4 million to his victims. In a civil judgment filed in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 12, 2022, Alex St. James Railey Cisco, also known as "Alex St. James" and "William Sir Knight Ale more
Justice Department: Woman Convicted of Laundering Over $750,000 From Health Care Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 13, 2022:
A federal jury convicted a Florida woman today for laundering approximately $786,000 in money stolen from Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurers as part of a sprawling health care fraud scheme in Miami.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Jesmina Ramirez, 50, of Miami Gardens, laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud proceeds by cashing checks w more
Mass. U.S. Attorney: Stoneham Woman Sentenced for Identity Theft, Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Rachael S. Rollins, issued the following news release on May 13, 2022:
A Stoneham woman was sentenced today in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance using stolen identities.
Lilly Nguyen, 25, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to two years in prison and 18 months of supervised release. Nguyen was also ordered to pay more
Sen. Tuberville on GAO Space Command Report
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following video message after his office was briefed on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report regarding the site selection process for U.S. Space Command headquarters (SPACECOM HQ). The GAO confirmed that during the U.S. Air Force's comprehensive process, Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From SBA Administrator Guzman
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of the Small Business Administration, involving a hearing on April 27, 2022, on the oversight of the agency:
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the U.S. Small Business Administration--and our intent to apply the resources and leadership provided by Con more
U.S. Pacific Air Forces: Wild Weasels Agile Combat Employment Exercise at Misawa, Yokota
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan, May 14 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news:
Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing showcased their Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities during readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-04, at Misawa Air Base, and Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 7-13, 2022.
Exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-04 tested real-world contingency operations capabilities, significantly focusing on ACE by physically moving personnel and F-16 Fighting Falcons to Yokota AB, a task th more
University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management: Analytics for Good Hackathon Offers Insights Into DHS Background Study Data
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 14 (TNSRes) -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
Data analysis uncovered during the inaugural Analytics for Good Hackathon may help inform policy changes in the Minnesota Department of Human Services background check process.
Background studies are required for certain jobs including child care, substance abuse counseling, and personal home care. A percentage of applicants are disqualified from such jobs following more
Wash. U.S. Attorney: Construction Company Agrees to Pay $2.8M to Resolve Allegations of Small Business Subcontracting Fraud
SPOKANE, Washington, May 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa R. Waldref, issued the following news release:
Hensel Phelps Construction Company (Hensel Phelps), a large construction company headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, has agreed to pay $2,804,110, to resolve allegations that it improperly manipulated a federal subcontract designated for a business owned and operated by a service-disabled veteran announced Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney more
American Academy of Ophthalmology Commends Congress for Reaching Significant Milestone on Prior Authorization Reform Bill
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 13 (TNSRes) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Ophthalmology commends the U.S. House of Representatives for surpassing the 290-cosponsor milestone in support of H.R. 3173, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2021. Attaining this significant two-thirds majority of bipartisan support in Congress makes the bill eligible for inclusion on the Consensus Calendar under new rules established more
American Health Care Association & National Center for Assisted Living: New Report From ASPE Confirms Disproportionate Workforce Shortage Among Long Term Care Facilities
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSRes) -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living issued the following news release:
In case you missed it last week, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), released a new report that provided additional evidence that long term care facilities have been impacted by the workforce shortage to a larger degree than other sectors within the health care indust more
House Oversight Chairwoman Maloney Seeks Documents Regarding Postal Service Acquisition of Electric Vehicles
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy of the United States Postal Service, requesting information about the Postal Service's acquisition of its Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) and urging the Postal Service to take steps to rapidly transition to an electric flee more
Interagency Report Issued Entitled 'Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World' (Part 11 of 15)
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSRep) -- A 134-page Interagency Report on the Implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on "Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World" was issued in April, 2022.
(Continued from Part 10 of 15)
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Peace Corps
Executive Summary
The Peace Corps is working to advance the Presidential Memorandum by actively supporting its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) Peace Corps staff and Volunteers and ensuring the agency's more
Israel: P.M. Bennett Convenes Discussion on Establishing the National Civil Guard
JERUSALEM, Israel, May 13 -- The government of Israel issued the following remarks on May 12, 2022:
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Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, today, convened a discussion on the establishment of a national guard. Following are his remarks at the start of the discussion.
"I would like to briefly comment on the investigation into the death of the Al Jazeera journalist.
Unfortunately, the Palestinian Authority is, at this stage, preventing any possibility of a joint investigation or even access to more
Justice Department: District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Shutting Down Fake CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card Operation
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio entered a consent decree permanently enjoining a Columbus-area woman from producing and selling fake Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination cards.
In a civil complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the government alleged that Tiffany Keller, 39, of Junction City, Ohio, produced and sol more
Rep. DeLauro: House Appropriations Committee to Hold Hearings on Infant Formula Recall, Nationwide Shortage
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2022:
House Committee on Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02) today announced that the House Appropriations Committee will be holding two hearings to examine the recall of infant formula more
Reps. Maloney, Nadler Call on Mayor Adams to Disclose City Records on Governmental Knowledge of the Scope of the Health Threats to Sept. 11 Responders and Survivors
NEW YORK, May 13 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressmembers Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) and Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) sponsors of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, its reauthorization, the Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act, and the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, asked New York City Mayor Eric Adams t more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From IRS Commissioner Rettig (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government issued the following testimony by Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles P. Rettig involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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Taxpayer service remains the most significant IRS priority, and we have implemented many new, innovative strategies in an effort to improve our overall level of service and processing of our unprecedented current and projecte more
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Student Borrower Protection Center Executive Director Pierce (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, involving a hybrid hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Examining Student Loan Servicers and Their Impact on Workers":
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My name is Mike Pierce and I am the executive director of the nonprofit Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) and co-founder of the Student Loan Law Initiative at the University of Cali more
Senate Conducted 12 Committee Hearings on May 11
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 12 committee hearings on May 11, 2022:
APPROPRIATIONS: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2023 for the Indian Health Service, after receiving testimony from Elizabeth A. Fowler, Acting Director, Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
APPROPRIATIONS: AOC, SA more
White House Issues Report Entitled 'Small Business Boom Under the Biden-Harris Administration'
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSRep) -- The White House issued a 23-page report in April 2022 entitled "The Small Business Boom Under the Biden-Harris Administration."
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Table of Contents
The Small Business Boom Under the Biden-Harris Administration...1
Historic Levels of Business Creation...2
Small Businesses are Creating Jobs at the Highest Rate on Record...3
A Day One Focus on Recovery and Growth...4
Provided Millions of Americans with a Financial Lifeline Through the American Rescue Plan.. more
White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing By Press Secretary Psaki on May 12
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on May 12, 2022, by Press Secretary Jen Psaki:
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MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. All right. Just wanted to start with one topper for all of you.
President Biden has directed the administration to work urgently to ensure that infant formula is safe and available for families across the country during the Abbott Nutrition voluntary recall. This has been -- this is work that's been underway for months.
Today, more
American Physical Therapy Association: New Fed Report Points to a Pattern of Improper Denials in Medicare Advantage
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 (TNSRes) -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news:
The problems with Medicare Advantage have been called out by APTA and other provider and patient organizations for some time -- now a new federal report underscores those concerns by uncovering a pattern of denials for services that should've been covered.
The study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General focused on 15 of the largest Medi more
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a rule (49 CFR Part 107, 190), published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2022, entitled "Administrative Rulemaking-Criminal Referrals".
The rule was issued by Deputy Administrator Tristan H. Brown.
DATES: Effective May 11, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeremy Henowitz, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Chief Counsel, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admi more
GAO Issues Report: Border Security - CBP Could Improve How It Categorizes Drug Seizure Data and Evaluates Training
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report (GAO-22-104725) entitled "Border Security - CBP Could Improve How It Categorizes Drug Seizure Data and Evaluates Training".
Here are excerpts of summaries associated with the report.
What GAO Found: "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and agents follow a multi-step process when seizing drugs. This process includes collecting seizure data such as the drug type and concealment method in CBP data systems more
House Oversight Chairwoman Maloney Issues Statement After Trump Hotel Sale Is Completed Despite Lack of Complete Transparency
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement on May 11, 2022:
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Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after the Trump Organization and CGI Merchant Group, a Miami-based investment firm, finalized the sale of the Trump Hotel's lease for Old Post Office Building:
"Today's sale is the latest in a long line of questionable deals, more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Construction Company Agrees to Pay $2.8M to Resolve Allegations of Small Business Subcontracting Fraud
SYRACUSE, New York, May 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, Carla B. Freedman, issued the following news release:
Hensel Phelps Construction Company (Hensel Phelps), a large construction company headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, has agreed to pay $2,804,110 to resolve allegations that it improperly manipulated a federal subcontract designated for a business owned and operated by a service-disabled veteran, announced Carla B. Freedman, the United States Attorney for more
Rep. Davids Works to Root Out Fraudulent Pandemic Relief Loans
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Representative Sharice Davids voted to ensure law enforcement agencies have the time and resources to fully investigate fraud cases involving pandemic relief programs. A member of the House Small Business Committee, Davids voted to advance two bipartisan bills that extend the statute of limitations on certain fraud cases related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster L more
Rep. Jacobs Presides Over House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Implementation of Global Fragility Act
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) chaired a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact hearing on the implementation of the Global Fragility Act. The hearing featured testimony from officials from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Departm more
Sen. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Establish Special I.G. to Oversee Use of American Taxpayer Aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on May 11, 2022:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced the Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act to establish a Special Inspector General (IG) for Ukraine. The Special IG would oversee the humanitarian, economic and security assistance funding that the U.S. Congress has provided to the country, and make sure that the funds are appropriately spent.
Kennedy is introducing the bi more
Sen. Leahy: Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Massacre at Ahuas, Honduras
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following statement on May 11, 2022:
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"Mr. LEAHY. Ten years ago today a joint counter-narcotics team of Honduran security agents and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officers opened fire on a water taxi as it approached Ahuas, a small town located in the remote Mosquitia region of northeastern Honduras.
"The canoe-like taxi was carrying families traveling between the indigenous Miskito villages that populate the more
Sen. Manchin Questions VA Officials on Clarksburg VAMC Murders
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 11, 2022:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), questioned U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The Joint Commission officials on the horrific murders of multiple Veterans at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center (VAMC) in 2017 and 2018. At the request of Senator Manchin, this is the first comprehensive hearing on the systemic issues uncovered d more
Sen. Sullivan: Despite President Biden's Varying Explanations This Past Year, Inflation Is President Biden's Fault
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on May 11, 2022:
On the Hugh Hewitt Show today, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) called out President Joe Biden for refusing to accept responsibility for the record-setting inflation that is "crushing middle-class and working-class families." Sullivan said the sky-high prices Americans are paying are "Joe Biden's fault...the Federal Reserve's fault...Biden's anti-energy policies' fault." Sullivan also discu more
Sen. Tester Presses Veterans' Affairs Officials on Increased Oversight of Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on May 11, 2022:
Chairman Jon Tester led a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today to evaluate the quality of veterans' health care within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and in the community, where he pressed Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks Dr. Carolyn Clancy on VA's steps to prevent veteran abuse a more
Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper Statement on the Department of Defense Inspector General's Report on U.S. Space Command Basing Decision
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense Inspector General's report on the decision to move U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama:
"We are reviewing the findings of the report, and will have more to share in the coming days. Our position remains that the previous administration used a basing process for U.S. S more
Sens. Hickenlooper, Bennet Statement on the Department of Defense Inspector General's Report on U.S. Space Command Basing Decision
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following joint statement:
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U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense Inspector General's report on the decision to move U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama.
"We are reviewing the findings of the report, and will have more to share in the coming days. Our position remains that the previous administration used a basing process for U.S. more
Sens. Lankford, Cruz, Colleagues Defend Service Members From Vaccine Punishment
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and 12 of their colleagues to introduce the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2022. The bill counters the Biden Administration's efforts to coerce and punish service members who decline the COVID-19 vaccine and introduces accountability measures in response to DOD efforts to undermine more
Army Inspector General Team Visits Joint Base San Antoni May 18-21 as Part of New Soldier Experience Inspection
LACKLAND AFB, Texas, May 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
An inspection team assigned to the Department of the Army Inspector General, or DAIG, will visit Joint Base San Antonio from May 18-21 to conduct Soldier surveys as part of the New Soldier Experience inspection.
The New Soldier Experience inspection will assess the Army's ability to transform civilian volunteers into professional Soldiers with common core values, ethica more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Embezzlement, Unemployment Fraud
SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, Phillip A. Talbert, issued the following news release on May 9, 2022:
Aaron Ashcraft, 42, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud and one count of bank fraud in a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program of over $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, U more
For a 3rd Time, Sen. Hagerty Seeks Update From Secretary Yellen on the Promised Investigation of Taxpayer Information
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release on May 10, 2022:
United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today pressed U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen--for the third time in the last year--for an update on the promised investigation into the ProPublica leak of confidential taxpayer information that occurred over a year ago.
Hagerty's last two demands for transparency from Yellen and the Department of T more
Government Accountability Project: Vital Role of Whistleblower Protections for Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSRes) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following news release:
A new report published by Government Accountability Project entitled "Breaking The Blue Wall of Silence: The Vital Role of Whistleblower Protections for Law Enforcement Officers," provides a comprehensive overview of whistleblowing in the law enforcement community and seeks to begin a productive dialogue around this crucial, though often overlooked, aspect of police reform. This report is lau more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From FCC Commissioner Carr
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr involving a hybrid hearing on March 31, 2022, entitled "Connecting America: Oversight of the FCC".
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The issues that this Subcommittee and the FCC focus on have never been more important. Over the last two years in particular, Americans experienced in an unprecedented way the power and opportunity pro more
House Space Subcommittee Issues Statement From NASA IG Martin
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following statement by NASA Inspector General Paul K. Martin involving a video conference hearing on March 1, 2022, entitled "Keeping Our Sights on Mars Part 3: A Status Update and Review of NASA's Artemis Initiative":
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is committed to providing independent, objective, and comprehensive oversight of NASA programs and projects, and we welcome more
House Transportation Committee Issues Report on Coast Guard Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 117-282) on the Coast Guard Authorization Act (H.R. 6865) that aims to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard. The report was advanced by Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, on March 29, 2022.
Excerpts of the report follow (with changes to the law omitted, and available at https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/117th-congress/house-report/282/1?s=1&r=31)
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Purpose of Legislation
The more
Justice Department: 2 Men Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
Two Florida men were sentenced Friday for leading a nationwide scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for millions of dollars in loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio sentenced Phillip J. Augustin, 53, of Coral Springs, to 78 months in prison, more
Mich. U.S. Attorney: Farmington Hills Resident Sentenced in Pandemic Fraud, Credit Card Scheme
DETROIT, Michigan, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Dawn N. Ison, issued the following news release:
Farmington Hills resident Andre Taylor Jr. was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison yesterday on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft arising out of a pandemic fraud and credit card scheme, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Joining in the announcement were Acting Special Agent in Charge Felicia George, US Postal Insp more
Mich. U.S. Attorney: Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty to Role in Stealing More Than $2.2M in Pandemic Assistance Benefits
DETROIT, Michigan, May 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Dawn N. Ison, issued the following news release on May 10, 2022:
A current Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate (and former Michigan resident) pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to defraud multiple state workforce agencies and the Small Business Administration out of more than $2,200,000 in Covid-19 pandemic assistance, announced United States Attorney D more
N.J. U.S. Attorney Office: Managers of Arizona Telemedicine Company Admit Roles in $64M Nationwide Kickback, Health Care Fraud Schemes
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 11 -- The office U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey issued the following news release on May 10, 2022:
Two owners of a nationwide telemedicine company today admitted their roles in conspiracies to bribe doctors and to commit health care fraud, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.
Stephen Luke, 54, of Phoenix, Arizona, and David Laughlin, 48, of Buckeye, Arizona, each pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal cou more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Texas, Md. Women Arrested for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
BUFFALO, New York, May 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York, Trini E. Ross, issued the following news release on May 10, 2022:
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Brandie S. Williams, 41, of Dallas, Texas, and Brittany L. Herbert, 35, of Brandywine, Maryland, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and one count of bank fraud. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fi more
Reps. Maloney, Thompson Request Information From DHS IG on Efforts to Conceal Department Employee Misconduct
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 10, 2022:
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, requesting documents and information related to reported efforts by the Inspector General's offic more
ACLU-N.M. Advocacy Groups File Records Requests Seeking Transparency in Troubled Torrance Detention Center
ESTANCIA, New Mexico, May 10 (TNSPol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release:
On behalf of Innovation Law Lab, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico this week filed records requests under the federal Freedom of Information Act and New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act regarding the operation, conditions and inspections of the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF).
TCDF, in Estancia, detains individuals on behalf of To more
Calif. U.S. Attorney Office: Orange County Man Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.5M in COVID-Relief Loans
LOS ANGELES, California, May 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on May 9, 2022:
An Orange County man was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) COVID-relief loans that he used for personal expenses and stock market trading.
William Nicoloff Jr., 51, of Mission Viejo, was sentenced by United States District Judge James V. Selna, w more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Southern Calif. Center for Autistic Children Pays $650,000 to Resolve Allegations of Fraudulent Billing
SAN DIEGO, California, May 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, Randy Grossman, issued the following news release:
Prism Behavioral Solutions has paid $650,000 to resolve allegations that it billed the state's Medicaid Program, known as Medi-Cal, for services to autistic children without actually providing care to the children, according to a settlement agreement signed by Prism Behavioral Solutions, the United States, and the State of California.
Prism Behavioral S more
Congressional Research Service: 'Farm Bill Primer - Disaster Assistance'
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12101) on May 9, 2022, entitled "Farm Bill Primer: Disaster Assistance" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist:
Here are excerpts:
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A number of federal programs help agricultural producers recover from the effects of natural disasters, including the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), livestock and fruit tree disaste more
CPSC IG: Evaluation of Compliance With Payment Integrity Information Act for FY 2021
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 22-A-05) on May 4, 2022, regarding the evaluation of the compliance with the Payment Integrity Information Act for fiscal 2021:
Here are excerpts:
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TO: Alexander Hoehn-Saric, Chair; Dana Baiocco, Commissioner; Peter A. Feldman, Commissioner; Richard Trumka, Jr., Commissioner
FROM: Christopher W. Dentel, Inspector General
SUBJECT: Report on the Evaluation of the CPSC's more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Home Health Company Operating in Fla. Pays $2.1M to Resolve False Claims Allegations
MIAMI, Florida, May 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Juan Antonio Gonzalez, issued the following news release:
SHC Home Health Services of Florida, LLC and its related entities (collectively "Signature HomeNow") have paid $2.1 million to the United States government to settle claims of improperly billing the Medicare Program for home health services provided to beneficiaries living in Florida.
Signature HomeNow operated home healthcare services in Florida and its more
Homeland Security IG: Actions Related to Intelligence & Analysis Office Product Deviated From Standard Procedures
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The Homeland Security Inspector General issued the following report (No. OIG-22-41) on April 26, 2022, regarding actions related to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis product deviated from standard procedures:
Here are excerpts:
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Melissa Smislova, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Office of Intelligence and Analysis
FROM: Joseph V. Cuffari, Ph.D., Inspector General
SUBJECT: DH more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Yale School of Medicine Physician Ramachandran
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Reshma Ramachandran, a physician and researcher in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale School of Medicine, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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My name is Reshma Ramachandran. I am a physician and researcher in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale School of more
Major Accident Response Exercises, Davis-Monthan AFB is Always Prepared
DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, Arizona, May 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber
Major Accident Response Exercises are held quarterly at DM and incorporated into the 355th Wing's readiness training. These exercises are also scheduled before air shows and the annual Heritage Flight Training Course, so personnel are primed for any base emergency.
"The importance of these exercises is that it gives the entities more
Rep. Gottheimer Announces New Senior Security Strategy to Combat Robocalls, Financial Scams
HACKENSACK, New Jersey, May 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his new Senior Security Strategy at a Bergen County senior center -- to help end financial scams targeting our seniors, including stopping the unending stream of robocalls and unwanted texts.
Bergen County has the largest population of people aged 60 and over in the state -- with more than 200,000, accounting for more than 20% of the county' more
Rep. Grijalva Applauds Elimination of Border Patrol Critical Incident Units
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Rep. Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03) issued the following statement following Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Chris Magnus' announcement that Border Patrol would disband its critical incident teams. The teams had been the focus of significant scrutiny in recent months because of its abuse of power and attempted cover ups during internal investigations.
"The decision to disband the Border Patrol's more
Sen. Casey: 1 in 5 Facilities on Poor-Performing Nursing Homes List Overdue for Inspections
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, raised concerns about the timeliness of inspections at the Nation's poorest performing nursing homes in a letter sent to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. The letter, which detailed disturbing instances of sub-standard care collected from inspection reports, requested more
Sen. Casey: 1 in 5 Facilities on Poor-Performing Nursing Homes List Overdue for Inspections
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on May 9, 2022:
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, raised concerns about the timeliness of inspections at the Nation's poorest performing nursing homes in a letter sent to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. The letter, which detailed disturbing instances more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Sets May 11 Hearing on Examining Quality of Care in VA and Private Sector
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Examining Quality of Care in VA and the Private Sector" at 3 p.m. on May 11, 2022, at 418 Russell Senate Office Building:
WITNESS LIST
Panel One
* Carolyn M. Clancy, MD, Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Accompanied by:
* Erica M. Scavella, MD, FACP, FACHE, Ass more
State Department IG Audit: Management & Monitoring of Federal Assistance Awards to For-Profit Organizations
WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSRep) -- The State Department Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. AUD-CGI-22-26) on management and monitoring of federal assistance awards to for-profit organizations:
Here are excerpts:
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HIGHLIGHTS
What OIG Audited
From FY 2018 through FY 2020, the Department of State (Department) reported approximately $358 million in active grants and cooperative agreements to for-profit organizations in the State Assistance Management System (SAMS). In 201 more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: 'Policymakers Should Expand and Simplify Supplemental Security Income'
WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSRep) -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 4, 2022, entitled "Policymakers Should Expand and Simplify Supplemental Security Income".
The report was written by Kathleen Romig, director of social security and disability policy, and ex-staff Sam Washington.
Here are excerpts:
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which policymakers created in 1972, provides monthly cash assistance to people who are at least age 65 or are disab more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'American Rescue Plan Act - Implementation of Premium Tax Credit Provisions'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2022-47-034) on May 2, 2022, entitled "American Rescue Plan Act: Implementation of Premium Tax Credit Provisions":
Here are excerpts:
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Highlights
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
This audit was initiated to evaluate the IRS's implementation strategy of the expanded premium tax credit eligibility rules and ensure the accuracy of Tax Year 2020 recovery adjustments.
This is more
Treasury IG for Tax Administration: 'Interim Results of 2022 Filing Season'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2022-40-035) on May 2, 2022, entitled "Interim Results of the 2022 Filing Season":
Here are excerpts:
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Highlights
Why TIGTA Did This Audit
The annual tax return filing season is a critical time for the IRS because this is when most individuals file their income tax returns and contact the IRS if they have questions about specific tax laws or filing procedures.
Th more
VA IG: 'Deficiencies in Behavioral Health Provider's Documentation, Assessments & Oversight of Nurse Practitioners at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pa.'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following healthcare inspection report (No. 21-01712-144) on May 3, 2022, entitled "Deficiencies in a Behavioral Health Provider's Documentation and Assessments, and Oversight of Nurse Practitioners at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania":
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to evaluate OIG-identified concerns relate more
VA IG: 'Facility Leaders' Response to Inappropriate Mental Health Provider-Patient Relationships at VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, Ill.'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following healthcare inspection report (No. 19-08364-140) on May 3, 2022, entitled "Facility Leaders' Response to Inappropriate Mental Health Provider-Patient Relationships at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Illinois":
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a healthcare inspection to evaluate leaders' response to the knowledge of inappropriate more
VA IG: 'Inadequate Discharge Coordination for Vulnerable Patient at Portland VA Medical Center, Ore.'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following healthcare report (No. 21-02209-147) on May 4, 2022 entitled "Inadequate Discharge Coordination for a Vulnerable Patient at the Portland VA Medical Center in Oregon":
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inspection to evaluate allegations that Portland VA Medical Center (facility) staff "inappropriately discharged" a patient with "severe cognit more
VA IG: 'Processing of Post-9/11 GI Bill School Vacation Breaks Affects Beneficiary Payments & Entitlement'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 21-02437-120) entitled "Processing of Post-9/11 GI Bill School Vacation Breaks Affects Beneficiary Payments and Entitlement":
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
As part of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 (Post-9/11 GI Bill), veterans, their spouses, and their children receive benefits to help pay for school or job training, including tuition, a monthly more
VA IG: 'Purchases of Smartphones & Tablets for Veterans' Use During COVID-19 Pandemic'
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSRep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following review (No. 21-02125-132) on May 4, 2022, entitled "Purchases of Smartphones and Tablets for Veterans' Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic":
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
A growing part of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) strategy to care for veterans has focused on using modern technology to provide health care beyond traditional doctors' office visits./1
Telehealth supports a vet more
Merit Systems Protection Board: Board Decisions
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Merit Systems Protection Board issued the following case report for May 6, 2022:
BOARD DECISIONS
Appellant: Dwyne Chambers
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Decision Number: 2022 MSPB 8
Docket Number: PH-1221-17-0161-W-1
Issuance Date: May 2, 2022
Appeal Type: Individual Right of Action (IRA)
EXHAUSTION
CONTRIBUTING FACTOR
NONFRIVOLOUS ALLEGATIONS
The appellant filed a complaint with OSC, alleging that the agency took various actions against him in repri more
Sens. Barrasso, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Social Security Benefits for Terminally Ill
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to expedite the payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to individuals with terminal illnesses by eliminating the five-month waiting period.
"The last thing Americans facing end-of-life decisions should be concerned with is navigating Washington red tape," said Senator Barrasso. "We need to m more
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Senate Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Brookings Institution Center for Technology Innovation Director Lee
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety issued the following testimony by Nicol Turner Lee, senior fellow in governance studies and director of the Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution, involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, entitled "Connecting Workers and Communities: Preparing and Supporting the Broadband Workforce".
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Thank you for the invitation to testify on the important issue of how more
Senate Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship Training Director Hendricks
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety issued the following testimony by Dan Hendricks, training director for the Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and the Western Colorado Electrical Joint Apprenticeship, involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, entitled "Connecting Workers and Communities: Preparing and Supporting the Broadband Workforce":
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I would like to introduce you to a debate that has gone on for years more
Senate Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From LightStream President Gillum
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety issued the following testimony by LightStream President and CEO Brent Gillum involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, entitled "Connecting Workers and Communities: Preparing and Supporting the Broadband Workforce":
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Thank you for this opportunity to testify about workforce development in the telecommunications industry. I am Brent Gillum, President and CEO of LightStream, a sm more
Senate Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Tipmont Wintek President Holcomb
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety issued the following testimony by Tipmont Wintek President and CEO Ron Holcomb involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, entitled "Connecting Workers and Communities: Preparing and Supporting the Broadband Workforce":
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My name is Ron Holcomb, and I am the President and CEO of Tipmont Wintek.
It is an honor to be invited to provide testimony to the United States Senate Subcommi more
Senate Public Works Committee Issues Testimony From Elevate Water Programs Strategist Gore
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following testimony by Anthena Gore, strategist for water programs at Elevate, involving a hearing on April 21, 2022, entitled "Implementation of the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act: State Planning for Full Lead Service Line Replacement":
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The short bio about me tells the story of what I represent and who I am today. I would like to add a small bit about where I'm from. I am from North Lawn more
Senate Public Works Committee Issues Testimony From State Sen. Moran
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following testimony by State Sen. Moran, involving a hearing on May 6, 2022, entitled "Issues Facing Communities With Decommissioning Nuclear Plants":
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Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to provide a community perspective of the HOLTEC decommissioned power plant in Plymouth.
I am here as the State Senator representing many of the communities that are impacted by the Holtec/Pilgrim Power Plant. My co more
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From SBA Administrator Guzman
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of the Small Business Administration, involving a hearing on April 27, 2022, on the oversight of the agency:
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the U.S. Small Business Administration--and our intent to apply the resources and leadership provided by Con more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Veterans Benefits Administration Executive Director Rawls
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Cheryl Rawls, executive director for outreach, transition and economic development service at the Veterans Benefits Administration, involving a hearing on April 21, 2022, entitled "Supporting Service Members During Their Transition to Civilian Life":
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify today at this hearing about "Support for Service Members During Their Transition to Civilian Life" at the more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From DOD Secretary Austin
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense issued the following testimony by Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of the President's Department of Defense budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.
On behalf of myself, Deputy Secretary Hicks, the leadership of the Department of Defense, and the men and women of our Department and their famil more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From IRS Commissioner Rettig (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government issued the following testimony by Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles P. Rettig involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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Taxpayer service remains the most significant IRS priority, and we have implemented many new, innovative strategies in an effort to improve our overall level of service and processing of our unprecedented current and projecte more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From IRS Commissioner Rettig (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government issued the following testimony by Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles P. Rettig involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
These successes have increased the need to sustain critical IT operations to maintain optimum network performance and functionality. The IRS continues to deploy and incorporate new, modernized to more
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Milley
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense issued the following testimony by Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, involving a hearing on May 3, 2022, on the fiscal 2023 budget request:
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I am privileged to represent the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardians of the United States Joint Force. Our troops are the best led, best equipped, best trained, most lethal and capable military force in the world. Alongside our allies and par more
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Student Borrower Protection Center Executive Director Pierce (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, involving a hybrid hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Examining Student Loan Servicers and Their Impact on Workers":
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My name is Mike Pierce and I am the executive director of the nonprofit Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) and co-founder of the Student Loan Law Initiative at the University of Cali more
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Student Borrower Protection Center Executive Director Pierce (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center, involving a hybrid hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Examining Student Loan Servicers and Their Impact on Workers":
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(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
Shadow Student Debt
Hiding in the penumbra of America's $1.75 trillion mountain of federal and mainstream private student loan debt sits a massive, opaque, an more
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Villanova University Professor
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Jalil Mustaffa Bishop, assistant professor at Villanova University, involving a hybrid hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Examining Student Loan Servicers and Their Impact on Workers".
Bishop is also a co-founder of the Equity Research Cooperative.
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I want to thank the Chairman, Ranking Member, and the rest of the committee for inviting me here today.
My goal is to make it clea more
Senate Banking Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Klein
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection issued the following testimony by Aaron Klein, senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, involving a hybrid hearing on May 4, 2022, entitled "Examining Overdraft Fees and Their Effects on Working Families":
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Thank you for holding this timely hearing examining the impacts of overdraft fees. Overdraft fees, developed as a convenience servic more
Senate Banking Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Consumer Bankers Association General Counsel Pommerehn
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection issued the following testimony by Consumer Bankers Association General Counsel David Pommerehn involving a hybrid hearing on May 4, 2022, entitled "Examining Overdraft Fees and Their Effects on Working Families":
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I am David Pommerehn, General Counsel at the Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) and I appreciate the opportunity to testify at today's hearing. In m more
Senate Banking Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Dave CEO Wilk
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection issued the following testimony by Dave Founder and CEO Jason Wilk involving a hybrid hearing on May 4, 2022, entitled "Examining Overdraft Fees and Their Effects on Working Families":
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The topic of the hearing aligns closely with the story of Dave. First and foremost, Dave is a technology company building financial solutions to serve everyday Americans and wor more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Amazon Labor Union President Smalls
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Amazon Labor Union President Christian Smalls involving a hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies That Violate Labor Laws?":
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I come to you in my capacity as President of the Amazon Labor Union to speak humbly on behalf of the 8,300 newly organized Amazon workers in Staten Island, as well as the hundreds of thousands of workers across the country who are in the process of more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Good Jobs First Executive Director LeRoy
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Good Jobs First Executive Director Greg LeRoy involving a hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies That Violate Labor Laws?":
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My name is Greg LeRoy and I direct Good Jobs First (GJF), a non-profit, non-partisan research center on economic development incentives and corporate accountability. I founded GJF 24 years ago and have written, trained, consulted and advised on thes more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Greszler
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Rachel Greszler, senior research fellow in economics, budgets andand tntitlements at the Heritage Foundation, involving a hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies That Violate Labor Laws?":
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My name is Rachel Greszler. I am Senior Research Fellow in Economics, Budgets, and Entitlements at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimony are my own and should n more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From Teamsters General President O'Brien
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien involving a hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies That Violate Labor Laws?":
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My name is Sean O'Brien. I serve as the General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss Amazon, its labor and business practices, and its re more
Senate Budget Committee Issues Testimony From U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior VP Spencer
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following testimony by Glenn Spencer, senior vice president of employment policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, involving a hearing on May 5, 2022, entitled "Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies That Violate Labor Laws?":
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce directly represents 300,000 businesses and represents approximately 3 million more through our federation partners. These businesses take seriously their obligations to follow more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Advanced Bioenergy & Bioproducts Innovation Director Leakey
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Andrew D.B. Leakey, director of the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "Bioenergy Research and Development for the Fuels and Chemicals of Tomorrow":
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Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important discussion on the research and devel more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Michigan State University Professor
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Eric L. Hegg, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Michigan State University, involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "Bioenergy Research and Development for the Fuels and Chemicals of Tomorrow".
Hegg is also the associate dean for budget, planning, research and administration at the College of Natural Science.
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I am grateful to Rep. Meijer f more
Senate Commerce Committee Issues Testimony From DOT Secretary Buttigieg
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg involving a May 3, 2022, hearing on fiscal 2023 budget priorities:
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Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Wicker, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the Department of Transportation's Fiscal Year 2023 budget and priorities.
I first want to thank the Members on both sides of the aisle who delivered the Bipart more
Senate Commerce Committee Issues Testimony From Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Maffei
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei involving a March 3, 2022, hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act:
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I am grateful for the opportunity to appear this morning with my colleague Rebecca Dye to discuss the authorities of the Federal Maritime Commission, and how current legislative proposals could strengthen to better address disruptions to container shippin more
Senate Commerce Committee Issues Testimony From Federal Maritime Commissioner Dye
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following testimony by Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye involving a March 3, 2022, hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act:
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear with my colleague Chairman Maffei and discuss issues relevant to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, and ongoing actions at the Commission to address supply chain issues.
I also want to thank you for your strong support more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel involving a hybrid hearing on March 31, 2022, entitled "Connecting America: Oversight of the FCC".
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While I have been before you many times, this is the first time as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission. It is an honor to serve in this role at a time when the connections that uni more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From FCC Commissioner Carr
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr involving a hybrid hearing on March 31, 2022, entitled "Connecting America: Oversight of the FCC".
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The issues that this Subcommittee and the FCC focus on have never been more important. Over the last two years in particular, Americans experienced in an unprecedented way the power and opportunity pro more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From FCC Commissioner Simington
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan Simington involving a hybrid hearing on March 31, 2022, entitled "Connecting America: Oversight of the FCC".
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Serving on a divided Commission has taught me the fundamentally non-partisan nature of the work of an expert agency. Working on fair allocation of regulatory fees or construction of spectrum auctio more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Bp Chairman Lawler
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Bp Chairman and President David Lawler involving a hybrid hearing on April 6, 2022, entitled "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump":
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My name is David Lawler. I am the chairman and president of bp America. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I appreciate the Subcommittee's attention to the significant hardship more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Chevron CEO Wirth
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following written testimony by Chevron Chairman and CEO Michael K. Wirth involving a hybrid hearing on April 6, 2022, entitled "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump":
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I. Introduction
Chairs DeGette and Pallone, Ranking Members Griffith and McMorris Rodgers, Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is M more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Devon Energy President Muncrief
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following opening statement by Devon Energy President and CEO Rick Muncrief involving a hybrid hearing on April 6, 2022, entitled "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump":
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Chair DeGette, Ranking Member Griffith, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the current state and importance of U.S. energy production before you toda more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From ExxonMobil Chairman Woods
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Darren Woods involving a hybrid hearing on April 6, 2022, entitled "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump":
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I'm Darren Woods, Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil.
I welcome the opportunity to share my views on fuel pricing, the subject of today's hearing.
But first, speaking for all of us at ExxonMobil, I w more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Sheffield
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott D. Sheffield involving a hybrid hearing on April 6, 2022, entitled "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump":
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Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the important topic of the role of U.S. energy producers in providing reliable, low-cost energy to American families, and the increased supply chall more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Stanford University Senior Fellow McMaster
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations issued the following testimony by H.R. McMaster, a senior fellow at Hoover Institution in Stanford University, involving a hybrid hearing on April 6, 2022, entitled "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump":
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With the unprovoked Russian reinvasion of Ukraine on February 24, our post-Cold War holiday from history officially ended. The brutalization of Ukraine at the ha more
House Science Committee Issues Testimony From DOE Office of Management Director Kolb
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Ingrid Kolb, director of the Office of Management at the Energy Department, involving a video conference hearing on March 8, 2022, entitled "Federal Climate Adaptation and Resilience for the 21st Century":
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It is an honor to appear before you today to discuss the Department of Energy's ("the Department" or "DOE") approach to addressing the threat of climate change to the Department's more
House Science Committee Issues Testimony From GAO Director Gomez
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued the following testimony by Alfredo Gomez, director of natural resources and environment at the Government Accountability Office, involving a video conference hearing on March 8, 2022, entitled "Federal Climate Adaptation and Resilience for the 21st Century":
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Thank you for the opportunity to discuss our work on climate resilience and federal agency climate adaptation planning and implementation. The rising numb more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Agricultural Research Service Supervisory Civil Engineer
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment issued the following testimony by Sherry Hunt, supervisory civil engineer for the Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit of the Agricultural Research Service in the Agriculture Department, involving a video conference hearing on March 2, 2022, entitled "Time Change: From Gray to Green - Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure":
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I am Dr. Sherry Hunt, Supervisory Civil Engineer of the U.S. D more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NOAA Director Thur
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment issued the following testimony by Steven Thur, director of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, involving a video conference hearing on March 2, 2022, entitled "Time Change: From Gray to Green - Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure":
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My name is Dr. Steven Thur, and I am the Director of the National Centers for Coastal more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center Senior Research Scientist Bridges
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment issued the following testimony by Todd Bridges, senior research scientist for environmental science at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, involving a video conference hearing on March 2, 2022, entitled "Time Change: From Gray to Green - Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure":
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I am the U.S. Army's Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science and my duties in more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Association of State Drinking Water Administrators President Mathieu
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following written testimony by Lori J. Mathieu, president of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, involving a hybrid hearing on March 29, 2022, entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure".
Mathieu is also the public health branch chief of the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch at Connecticut Department of Public Health.
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House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From BlueGreen Alliance Midwest Regional Field Organizer Diaz
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following testimony by Richard Diaz, Midwest regional field organizer with the BlueGreen Alliance, involving a hybrid hearing on March 29, 2022, entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure":
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My name is Richard Diaz, and I am the Midwest Regional Field Organizer with the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA), a national partnership of labor unions and environm more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following testimony by James P. McGoff, chief Ooperating officer and director of environmental programs for the Indiana Finance Authority, on behalf of the Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities, involving a hybrid hearing on March 29, 2022, entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure":
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On behalf of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fun more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Association of Convenience Stores Senior VP Beckwith
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce issued the following testimony by Lyle Beckwith, senior vice president of government relations at the National Association of Convenience Stores, involving a hybrid hearing on March 9, 2022, entitled "Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back":
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Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to testify today on U.S. law regarding changing between standard and daylight saving ti more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Natural Resources Defense Council Senior Strategic Director Olson (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following written testimony by Erik D. Olson, senior strategic director for health and food at the Natural Resources Defense Council, involving a hybrid hearing on March 29, 2022, entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure":
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SUMMARY
* The good news is that the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law--the BIL or formally the Infrastructure Investment more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Natural Resources Defense Council Senior Strategic Director Olson (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following written testimony by Erik D. Olson, senior strategic director for health and food at the Natural Resources Defense Council, involving a hybrid hearing on March 29, 2022, entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure":
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XIII. Major Recommendations
We envision a day when every person in this great nation--wheth more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Newark Water & Sewer Utilities Dept. Director Adeem
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change issued the following testimony by Kareem Adeem, director of Newark Department of Water and Sewer Utilities, involving a hybrid hearing on March 29, 2022, entitled "Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America's Drinking Water Infrastructure":
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As you may know, Newark completed a significant infrastructure project, replacing all the City's 23,000 lead service lines in three years. No other city has re more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From University of Washington Law Professor
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce issued the following testimony by Steve P. Calandrillo, law professor at the University of Washington, involving a hybrid hearing on March 9, 2022, entitled "Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back":
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In my research on daylight saving time (DST), I have found that Americans don't like it when Congress messes with their clocks. In an effort to avoid the biannual clock switch in more
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Vanderbilt University Medical Center Neurologist Malow
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce issued the following testimony by Beth A. Malow, a practicing neurologist and sleep medicine researcher at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, involving a hybrid hearing on March 9, 2022, entitled "Changing Times: Revisiting Spring Forward, Fall Back":
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My name is Dr. Beth Malow. I am a practicing neurologist and sleep medicine researcher at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I receiv more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Advanced Medical Technology Association
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Janet Trunzo, senior executive vice president for technology and regulatory affairs at the Advanced Medical Technology Association, involving a hybrid hearing on March 30, 2022, entitled "FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices":
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Thank you for inviting the Advanced Medical Technology Association, or AdvaMed, to testify on the reauthorization of th more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From American College of Cardiology Chief Medical Officer Kovacs
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Richard Kovacs, chief medical officer and past president of the American College of Cardiology, involving a hybrid hearing on March 30, 2022, entitled "FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices":
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I am Dr. Richard Kovacs, Chief Medical Officer and past President of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). I am a practicing cardiologist, a Professor more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Association for Accessible Medicines Senior VP Gaugh
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by David R. Gaugh, senior vice president for sciences and regulatory affairs at the Association for Accessible Medicines, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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Thank you for holding today's hearing, "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight." more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Chairwoman Eshoo on Medicine Legislation
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, chairwoman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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Our Subcommittee examines 22 mostly bipartisan bills to speed the discovery of more cures, improve patient representation in clinical trials, and enhance the FDA's ability to fulfill its vital mission of more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Cisco Systems Senior Director Brown
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Cisco Systems Senior Director Mary L. Brown involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier":
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My name is Mary L. Brown and I am here to provide you with views from a leading technology vendor, Cisco Systems, Inc., on the future of wireless and the key spectrum policies and government decisions that more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From CTIA Senior VP Bergmann
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by CTIA Senior Vice President Scott Bergmann involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier":
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On behalf of CTIA and the wireless industry, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
CTIA commends the Committee, Congress, the FCC, and the Administration for their ongoing leadership in identifying more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health Director Shuren
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Jeff Shuren, director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at the Food and Drug Administration, involving a hybrid hearing on March 30, 2022, entitled "FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices":
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I'm Jeff Shuren, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH or the Center) at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Friends of Cancer Research President Allen
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Jeff Allen, president and CEO of Friends of Cancer Research, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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I am Dr. Jeff Allen, President and CEO of Friends of Cancer Research, a cancer research advocacy organization dedicated to accelerating science & technology from bench to bedside. I more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Horry Telephone Cooperative
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Von Todd, chief executive of corporate strategy and analytics at Horry Telephone Cooperative, involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier":
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I am testifying on behalf of Horry Telephone Cooperative, Inc., or HTC, the nation's largest telecommunications cooperative, where our owners are our local more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Intel Global Executive Director Stancavage
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Jayne Stancavage, global executive director of product and digital infrastructure policy at Intel, involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier":
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Thank you for inviting me today to provide a global perspective on policies to enable the deployment of 5G, next-generation Wi-Fi, and 6G. I serve as G more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Mays Cancer Center Executive Director Mesa
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Ruben Mesa, executive director of Mays Cancer Center at the University of Texas Health San Antonio MD Anderson, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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I am Dr. Ruben Mesa. Cancer is a thief that steals from cancer patients and their loved ones both length of life and quality of lif more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Medical Device Manufacturers Association President Leahey
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Mark Leahey, president and CEO of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association, involving a hybrid hearing on March 30, 2022, entitled "FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices":
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My name is Mark Leahey and I am the President and CEO of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association ("MDMA"), a national trade association representing hundreds of medic more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Diane Wurzburger, executive of regulatory affairs for General Electric Healthcare, on behalf of the Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance, involving a hybrid hearing on March 30, 2022, entitled "FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices":
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Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the FDA's Medical Device and User Fee prog more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers VP Vereshchagina
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Lucy Vereshchagina, vice president for science and regulatory advocacy at Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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My name is Lucy Vereshchagina, Vice President, Science and Regulatory Advocacy at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Public Knowledge Director Guice
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Greg Guice, director of government affairs for Public Knowledge, involving a hybrid hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "5G and Beyond: Exploring the Next Wireless Frontier":
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My name is Greg Guice and I am the Director of Government Affairs for Public Knowledge, an organization that is dedicated to promoting freedom of expression, an open internet, and acces more
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Yale School of Medicine Physician Ramachandran
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Reshma Ramachandran, a physician and researcher in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale School of Medicine, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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My name is Reshma Ramachandran. I am a physician and researcher in the National Clinician Scholars Program at Yale School of more
House Energy Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chief Scientific Officer Esham
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following testimony by Cartier Esham, chief scientific officer of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, involving a hybrid hearing on March 17, 2022, entitled "The Future of Medicine: Legislation to Encourage Innovation and Improve Oversight":
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My name is Cartier Esham, and I am the Chief Scientific Officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, or BIO. BIO appreciates the opportunity to spea more
Journals Political
Politics & Religion Journal Issues Research Articles in June 2022 Edition
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Politics and Religion, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features relationship between religion and politics around the world from the American Political Science Association, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2022 edition:
Articles:
* Making America Exceptional Again: Donald Trump's Traditionalist Jeremiad, Civil Religion, and the Politics of Resentment
* Racial Limitations on the Gender, Risk, Religion, and Politics Model
* The Partisa more
Journal of Peace Research Issues Research Articles in May 2022 Edition
OSLO, Norway, May 10 -- The Journal of Peace Research, a journal that says it encourages a wide conception of peace, but focuses on the causes of violence and conflict resolution from the Peace Research Institute Oslo, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2022 edition:
Regular Articles:
* Terrorism and emergency constitutions in the Muslim world
* Greed, grievance, or graduates? Why do men rebel?
* Adjustments to gang exposure in early adolescence
* How war-relate more
Journal of Political Ideologies Issues Research Articles in Vol. 27, No. 2
LONDON, England, May 9 -- The Journal of Political Ideologies, a journal that says it serves as a discipline-developing vehicle for an innovative, growing and vital field in political studies, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 27, No. 2 edition:
Research Articles:
* The region as cognition: an alternative analysis of regionalism
* What's in a name? Political antagonism and critiquing 'neoliberalism'
* From populism to democratic legitimism: towards a radical rec more
