Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers President Prout Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries released the following testimony by Gabriel Prout, president of the Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Finding Nemo's Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources":
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Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee.
Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the devast more
American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division Director Lyle Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following written testimony by Cole Lyle, director of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Division of the American Legion, from a June 12, 2025, hearing on veterans programs and services-related legislation:
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Chairman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, on behalf of National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr., and more than 1.5 million dues-paying me more
Center for Strategic & International Studies Senior Fellow Poling Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Gregory B. Poling, a senior fellow and director of the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Finding Nemo's Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources":
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Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, dis more
Deputy Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services Shappell Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Antoinete V. Shappell, deputy assistant under secretary for health for patient care services at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Health Administration, from a June 12, 2025, hearing on veterans programs and services-related legislation:
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Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and other Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting us here today to p more
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow Benson Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Caira Benson, a caregiver fellow at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, from a June 12, 2025, hearing on the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs Children's Care Protection Act (H.R. 1404):
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Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, Members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, thank you for inviting me to testify today. As the wife a more
Ferrovial Airports Global Corporate Development & Strategy Director Kinder Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by Shawn Kinder, global corporate development and strategy director at Ferrovial Airports, from a June 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Match Ready: Oversight of the Federal Government's Border Management and Personnel Readiness Efforts for the Decade of Sports":
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Chairman Lankford, Ranking Member Fetterman, an more
Fisher House Foundation President Coker Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Fisher House Foundation President David A. Coker, from a June 12, 2025, hearing on the Fisher House Availability Act (H.R. 3726):
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Thank you, Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, and good afternoon to the members of the Committee.
My name is David Coker, and I have the privilege of serving as President of Fisher House Foundation.
The Fisher House program was founded in 1990 by Zachary Fishe more
IXpressGenes CEO Schmitt Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by iXpressGenes CEO John Schmitt from a June 12, 2025, hearing on trauma care:
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Good afternoon Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
I want to begin today not with science, but with intention behind the science--because when it comes to the lives of veterans, as one myself, I believe intenti more
LA28 CEO Hoover Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce and Regulatory Affairs released the following testimony by LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover from a June 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Match Ready: Oversight of the Federal Government's Border Management and Personnel Readiness Efforts for the Decade of Sports":
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Chairman Lankford, Ranking Member Fetterman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to t more
National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology & Education Center Director Ligon Testifies Before Senate Homeland Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce and Regulatory Affairs released the following written testimony by Gina Ligon, director of the National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology and Education Center, from a June 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Match Ready: Oversight of the Federal Government's Border Management and Personnel Readiness Efforts for the Decade of Sports":
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Chairman Lankford, Ranking M more
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries released the following testimony by Nathaniel Rickard, co-managing partner of Picard Kentz and Rowe LLP, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Finding Nemo's Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources":
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Mister Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to participate in this hearing. I am Nathaniel Rickard, co-managing partner of the law firm o more
Stephenson Ocean Security Project Director Saumweber Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Whitley Saumweber, a professor of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island and director of the Stephenson Ocean Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Finding Nemo's Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources":
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Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Blu more
Treasury Secretary Bessent Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "The President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the Department of Treasury and Tax Reform":
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Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and members of the committee--I'm grateful to join you today. Treasury is committed to working with Congress to improve our nation's finances, create new jobs, and strengthen the economy. We look forward t more
USMC Veteran Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Randy T. Johnson from a June 12, 2025, hearing on the Territorial Response and Access to Veterans' Essential Lifecare Act (H.R. 3400):
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Thank you, Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and members of this Committee.
My name is Randy Johnson. I am a resident of the Northern Mariana Islands, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and for the past dec more
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Regulatory Reform Needed To Protect Lawful Sport-Hunting Trophy Imports
WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Conservation Force and the Dallas Safari Club have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, urging regulatory reforms to protect lawful sport-hunting trophy imports. The organizations assert that recent policies have eroded fair treatment for hunters, particularly concerning the seizure and forfeiture of hunting trophies due to technical mistakes in documentation during the import process.
The letter highlights that changes prompted by the more
USARK Urges Federal Agency to Repeal Salamander Import Ban
WASHINGTON, July 6 -- The U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the ongoing regulations that ban the importation of certain salamander species. In their correspondence, USARK contends that the basis for the current regulations contradicts both statutory authority and the interests of small businesses that specialize in the care and sale of these amphibians.
The letter, from President Phill Goss, discusses the i more
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Issues Commentary: AI and Climate Justice - Balancing Risk With Opportunity
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following commentary on July 2, 2025:
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AI and Climate Justice: Balancing Risk With Opportunity
As AI expands its global reach, how can we ensure its just and inclusive use when applied to climate science?
By Marco Tedesco
When we think of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate justice, we can imagine two stars in an orbital waltz; each with its own gravity, sometimes in harmony, while other times in t more