AFL-CIO: Biden's 'Buy American' Executive Order Will Boost Economy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following statement:
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Statement from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on President Joe Biden's executive order on tightening "Buy American" provisions:
The concept of Buy American is simple: Our tax dollars should be used to create jobs and advance production here at home.
For far too long, America's workers have suffered as many corporations wrap themselves in the American flag and simultaneously seek out loopholes to qualify for Buy Americ more
After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Sens. Duckworth, Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe From COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today lauded President Biden's decision to order the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to take steps toward implementing an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers across America from contracting COVID-19. The Biden Administration move comes on the first full day of President Biden's term after Donald Trump more
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Lathan Statement on Transmission of Articles of Impeachment to Senate
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 26 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement:
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Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement following the transmission of Articles of Impeachment against former President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Senate:
"This is the greatest display of abject partisanship by the Democrats I have ever witnessed during my political lifetime. During his Inaugural address, President Biden spoke repeatedly of the need to unite more
Alliance for American Manufacturing Statement on President Biden's 'Made in America' Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Alliance for American Manufacturing issued the following statement:
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The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden will issue an Executive Order designed to strengthen Buy America, with the goal of ensuring that "our future is made in all of America by all of America's workers."
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul said:
"We strongly support efforts to strengthen Buy America and other domestic content preference policies, and more
American Action Forum: Estimating the Costs of President Biden's COVID-19 Paid Leave Proposal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release:
President Biden is proposing to extend and expand paid sick, family, and medical leave, which is estimated to cover an additional 68 to 106 million private-sector workers plus 2 million federal workers. In a new analysis, AAF's Director of Human Welfare Policy Tara O'Neill Hayes calculates how much these benefits would cost to the federal government and large employers.
An excerpt:
The paid leave proposal incl more
American Lung Association Issues Statement on Safeguarding Lung Health on First Day of Presidency
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement on Jan. 21:
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In response to the Biden Administration's initial executive actions on first day of his presidency to require masks on federal property; to re-engage in the World Health Organization; to establish a federal COVID-19 Response Coordinator; to direct agencies to reduce methane and vehicle emissions and review the Trump Administration's environmental rollbacks; to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreemen more
American Property Casualty Insurance Association: Latest Data Reaffirms Roadway Safety Imperative
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following statement:
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America's insurers remain committed to eradicating roadway fatalities as recent data continues to show increases in automobile deaths. David A. Sampson, president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement on auto safety during the pandemic:
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that tr more
Arizona Democrats Applaud President Biden's Lift of Ban on Transgender Troops, Restoring Ability for All Willing and Able Americans to Serve
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In 2017, the Trump Administration cruelly blocked individuals who had been diagnosed with a condition known as gender dysphoria from serving in the military with limited exceptions. It also specified that individuals could only serve if they did so according to the sex they were assigned at birth. But today, President Biden reversed this policy.
President Biden's reversal of the ban is similar to one m more
As RI National Guard Returns Home, Sen. Reed Says More Federal Dollars Returning to RI to Cover Guard's COVID-19 Response Costs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
With members of the Rhode Island National Guard returning home over the weekend from their deployment to our nation's capital, where they successfully helped facilitate the inauguration of President Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says more federal dollars will also be heading to Rhode Island to cover the costs of the Guard's COVID-19 response costs.
The Rhode Island National Guard more
Association of European Journalists: Remembering a Legend of Turkish Journalism Who Died for Revealing the Truth
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 26 -- The Association of European Journalists issued the following news:
A legend of Turkish journalism who died for revealing the truth: Will Europe defend journalists at risk today?
This article is slightly adapted from a piece published in Turkey's BirGun newspaper on 24 January; the text in Turkish can be read here: https://www.birgun.net/haber/basin-ozgurlugu-krizde-avrupa-degerlerine-sahip-cikacak-mi-331574
Ugur Mumcu, the renowned Turkish investigative journalis more
Biden Nominee for Defense Secretary Confirmed by Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate confirmed the nomination of an individual for a position in the federal government on Jan. 22:
Lloyd James Austin, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Defense. more
CARE International: Aid Agencies Make Unprecedented and United Call for Biden Administration to Revoke Ansar Allah Terrorist Designation
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 26 -- CARE International issued the following joint statement:
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Twenty-two aid organisations working in Yemen remain extremely concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) which came into effect on 19 January. This designation comes at a time when famine is a very real threat to a country devastated by six years of conflict, and it must b more
Center for American Progress Winnie Stachelberg Applauds President Biden Decision to Rescind Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
On Monday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order reversing the previous administration's discriminatory ban on transgender Americans serving in the military.
The 2017 directive was not made in consultation with top U.S. Department of Defense officials and was in fact met with widespread condemnation from within the military community itself. In contrast, President Biden's decision was endorsed by more
Center for Biological Diversity: Federal Bill Proposes Fracking, Drilling Halt on California's Central Coast, Bay Area
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) reintroduced legislation today to create a moratorium on fracking and drilling along California's Central Coast and in the Bay Area.
The bill would stop the Bureau of Land Management from acting on the Trump administration's 2019 decision to allow fracking and drilling on 725,500 acres of public lands and mineral estate.
It would require the agency to com more
Center for Liquefied Natural Gas Announces Methane Principles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Center for Liquefied Natural Gas issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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The Center for LNG (CLNG) today announced its adoption of principles to address methane emissions. CLNG's members represent all aspects of the U.S. LNG supply chain, including all six large-scale LNG export facilities in the United States, shippers, and multinational developers.
Charlie Riedl, Executive Director of the Center for LNG (CLNG), said:
"As part of their commitment to build more
Chair DeFazio Cheers President Biden Actions to Promote, Protect American Jobs, Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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Rep. Peter DeFazio, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced a new executive order to bolster American manufacturing and job creation by strengthening Buy America requirements, among other things.
"With today's White House o more
Climate Group: Celebrating Renewable Electricity Success in the US
LONDON, England, Jan. 26 (TNSRep) -- The Climate Group issued the following news release:
RE100, led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, is a global initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity. Our members operate around the world, spanning sectors from manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to fashion and technology. Together, they send a powerful signal to markets and governments about the demand for renewable elec more
Colo. Gov. Polis Renews Call for More Vaccines to Be Distributed as State, Providers Continue to Exhaust Supply
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Governor Polis renewed his call for more vaccines to be distributed to Colorado as the state and providers continue to exhaust the supply allocated by the federal government.
Colorado has received a total of 376,920 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as of January 24. Of that, 147,420 were Pfizer first doses and 229,500 were Moderna first doses. The State has also received 217,520 second doses, of w more
Colo. Gov. Polis: State COVID-19 Advisor to Join Biden Administration
DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
The Polis administration announced that Kacey Wulff, Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Response, Resilience, and Recovery will join the Biden administration
"Kacey has answered the call of duty and has been instrumental in the state's response to the unique challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic," said Governor Polis. "We will miss her passion and problem-solving skills and wish Kacey well as she emba more
CWA Applauds Appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as Interim FCC Chair
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Communications Workers of America issued the following news release:
With the appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel as the interim chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Joe Biden has turned to an experienced leader with a steady hand.
As an FCC Commissioner, she has been a persistent advocate for greater access to telecommunications services for all Americans.
She understands the needs and concerns of the people who are most affected by the FCC's decisions -- more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
President Joseph R. Biden signed an executive order overturning the previous administration's ban on the service of transgender individuals in the military.
"America is stronger, at home and around the world, when it is inclusive," states a White House news release. "The military is no exception."
The order affects the Defense Department and the Department of Homeland Security for actions with the U.S. Coast Guar more
Earthjustice: Trump's Last-Minute Attack on Clean Air Faces Legal Challenge
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 26 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
Earthjustice, on behalf of California Communities Against Toxics, Natural Resources Defense Council, and the Sierra Club, filed a challenge to an eleventh-hour Trump administration rule that undermines the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to protect air quality and public health. Under the regulation, the EPA will be required to prepare an extensive cost-benefit analysis before proposing any significa more
Environmental Organizations File Lawsuit to Reverse Trump's Last Minute Polluting Pass to Automakers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
The Sierra Club and NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) filed a lawsuit in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals challenging NHTSA's interim final rule -- finalized just days before President Joe Biden's inauguration -- that delays stiffer penalties for new cars and trucks that violate fuel-economy standards.
Under the Obama Administration, NHTSA had adjusted the fines for inflation--from $5.50 to $14.00--for the firs more
Equality California: Plaintiffs, Advocates Applaud President Biden's Reversal of Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 26 -- Equality California issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
The White House announced Monday that President Biden has signed an executive order lifting the discriminatory ban on transgender military service -- fulfilling a key campaign promise less than a week after his inauguration. Since the Trump-Pence Administration began to enforce the ban in April 2019, dedicated transgender service members have been threatened with discharge, and qualified transg more
Fact Sheet: President Biden Signs Executive Order Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following news release:
President Biden signed today an Executive Order that sets the policy that all Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States should be able to serve. The All-Volunteer Force thrives when it is composed of diverse Americans who can meet the rigorous standards for military service, and an inclusive military strengthens our national security.
President Biden believes that gender identity shoul more
Family Research Council: President Biden Diverts Military Away From Its Mission, Forces It to Pay for Gender Reassignment Surgeries
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release:
President Joe Biden, in one of his first official acts, reinstated President Obama's military transgender policy. The president did so without any kind of systematic study of the consequences of allowing men and women in the military to live as the opposite sex and even obtain gender reassignment procedures paid for by the military. This stands in stark contrast to the DoD review that was conducted of Presiden more
FDP, Cuban Leaders Call Out Senators Rubio and Scott as Republicans Delay Confirming Cuban-American Alejandro Mayorkas as DHS Secretary
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
In response to news that Senate Republicans are blocking a swift confirmation vote on DHS Secretary-designate Alejandro Mayorkas, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz and Juan-Carlos Planas, a Cuban-American lawyer and former Republican Florida legislator released the following statement pushing Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott to quickly confirm Mayorkas. If confirmed, Mayorkas would be the first L more
Federal Trade Commission Acting Chair Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Announces Interim Leadership Appointments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, designated Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission by President Joseph R. Biden on January 21, today unveiled a number of interim leadership changes.
"I am enormously grateful to these talented members of the FTC team for being willing to offer their services as we work through this transition period," said Acting Chair Slaughter.
The interim appointments are:
Reill more
Following Advocacy From Rep. Manning, President Biden to Sign 'Buy America' Executive Order
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Over the weekend, Rep. Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent a letter to the Biden Administration urging the prioritization of American manufacturing to help bolster domestic production of PPE. Today, after receiving that letter, President Biden announced his intention to sign an Executive Order strengthening "Buy America" provisions.
"The Sixth District is home more
Following Bipartisan Call With Biden Administration Officials, Sen. King Emphasizes Need to Strengthen Vaccine Distribution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on Jan. 24:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) issued the following statement following a call with top Biden Administration officials and a bipartisan group of Senators on the need for legislation to support the American people during the coronavirus pandemic:
"Today's meeting was a cordial, bipartisan conversation focused on identifying the best policies to support the American people during this crisis more
Food & Water Watch: As Biden Prepares to Issue New Rules for Oil & Gas Drilling on Public Lands, Millions of Americans, Hundreds of Groups Call for Permanent Ban on Fracking
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release:
With the Biden administration expected to issue new rules for fossil fuel extraction on federal lands this Wednesday, environmental, Indigenous, climate and conservation groups from across the country announced today that they have delivered more than two million petitions and public comments to recent administrations calling for a permanent ban on all drilling and fracking on federal lands.
Biden has promised t more
Food & Water Watch: New Research Shows Stopping Water, Utility Shutoffs Would Have Prevented Thousands of COVID Deaths
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (TNSRep) -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release:
In a new working paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research, researchers from Duke University found that moratoria on utility disconnections reduced COVID-19 infections by 4.4 percent, and mortality rates by 7.4 percent.
The research paper goes on to estimate that a nationwide moratorium on shutoffs between March and November of last year would have reduced infection rates by 8.7 percent and de more
Freedom for All Americans: President Biden Overturns Military Ban on Transgender Service Members
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Freedom for All Americans issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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President Biden issued an executive order overturning the ban on transgender Americans serving in the U.S. military.
Kasey Suffredini, CEO and national campaign director of Freedom for All Americans, the bipartisan campaign to secure LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections nationwide, issued the following statement:
"President Biden's executive order restoring the ability of worthy and qualified tra more
Friends of the Earth: As Biden Prepares to Issue New Rules for Oil & Gas Drilling on Public Lands, Millions of Americans, Hundreds of Groups Call for Permanent Ban on Fracking
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Friends of the Earth issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
With the Biden administration expected to issue new rules for fossil fuel extraction on federal lands this Wednesday, environmental, Indigenous, climate and conservation groups from across the country announced today that they have delivered more than two million petitions and public comments to recent administrations calling for a permanent ban on all drilling and fracking on federal lands.
Biden has pro more
Georgia Tech to Award Dr. Anthony S. Fauci the 2021 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, one of the nation's leading infectious disease experts and a steadfast voice of science, facts, and medical best practice during one of the most significant public health challenges in U.S. history, is this year's recipient of the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage.
An annual award from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Ivan Allen Jr. prize honors individuals who have stood more
GSA Names Key Senior Advisors to Focus on COVID-19 Relief and Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
The U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Acting Administrator Katy Kale named Zoe Garmendia as the Senior Advisor to the Administrator on COVID and Josh Sawislak as the Senior Advisor to the Administrator focusing on implementing executive actions.
"We are thrilled to have Zoe Garmendia and Josh Sawislak on board to support GSA's coordinated response to President Biden's critical ex more
Harper Named National Credit Union Administration Board Chairman
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has designated National Credit Union Administration Board Member Todd M. Harper as the twelfth Chairman of the NCUA Board.
Harper succeeds Rodney Hood, who was designated Board Chairman in April 2019. Hood continues to serve as an NCUA Board Member.
"I have received the greatest honor of my career. I am deeply humbled by the trust and faith placed in me b more
Harvard Law School: Draining the Swamp
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 26 -- Harvard Law School issued the following news:
When Joe Biden began presidential duties last week, he issued an ethics pledge for his administration. And the students in the Harvard Law School January Term course Legal Profession: Government Ethics--Scandal and Reform were paying especially close attention.
Robert Rizzi '78 first taught the class 15 years ago at Georgetown University; he and Charles Borden '01 have taught it at Harvard for the past decade. A more
Hawaii Gov. Ige's 2021 State of the State Address
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 26 -- Gov. David Ige, D-Hawaii, issued the following State of the State Address:
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Thank you, Speaker Saiki, President Kouchi, members of the Legislature, and everyone who is joining us virtually today.
Good morning and aloha.
Twelve months ago, we met in the House Chambers planning for what we thought would be a very bright and promising year.
* State revenues were at a high of $8 billion,
* Our unemployment rate was the lowest in the nation, and
* We had our b more
Heeding Pappas's Calls, Biden Removes Transgender Military Ban
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
President Biden signed an Executive Order repealing the Trump Administration's policy to bar transgender Americans from openly serving in the military. This action follows years of advocacy from Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) who serves as a Co-Chair of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus.
"Since the day that the Trump Administration enacted its cruel and bigoted ban on transgender m more
HIV Medicine Association Chair Gandhi Issues Comment on President Biden Lifting Ban on Transgender Individuals Serving in Military
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The HIV Medicine Association issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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President Biden's actions to prevent and address discrimination against LGBTQ individuals are important steps forward for equality and for public health.
The executive order signed that lifts the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military will recognize the service and the rights of the estimated 15,000 transgender individuals currently serving in the military.
As frontli more
Homeland Security: Statement From Acting Secretary Pekoske on Strengthening Buy American Provisions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following statement by Acting Secretary David Pekoske:
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The Acting Secretary released the following statement in support of the Presidential Executive Order titled "Strengthening Buy American Provisions, Ensuring Future of America is Made in America by All of America's Workers."
"In keeping with our commitment to protect the American people, our homeland, and our values, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security we more
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Joe Biden reversing the Trump Administration's discriminatory transgender military service ban:
"No Americans should be turned away from serving in defense of their country simply because they are transgender. The Trump Administration's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform more
House Minority Leader McCarthy: Republican Mission During Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement:
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We're hearing a lot about the word unity lately. After the past year, there's no doubt a more unified nation will be better for all Americans. But unifying requires more than just words. We have to act on the job our constituents sent us to Congress to do, and that job should be undisputed across party lines: create opportunities for all Americans to pursue prosperous and free lives more
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Exploiting Veterans Through Disinformation on Social Media (Part 2 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-657) entitled "Hijacking Our Heroes: Exploiting Veterans Through Disinformation on Social Media". The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, on Dec. 16.
(Continued from Part 1 of 5)
HOW SPOOFING AFFECTS VETERANS
While anyone using the internet is subject to the risks of spoofing, the veterans' community is particularly targeted and exploited by these scammers as previously discussed. Spoof more
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Exploiting Veterans Through Disinformation on Social Media (Part 5 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-657) entitled "Hijacking Our Heroes: Exploiting Veterans Through Disinformation on Social Media". The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, on Dec. 16.
(Continued from Part 4 of 5)
DISSENTING VIEWS
[F]oreign nations continue to use influence measures in social and traditional media in an effort to sway U.S. voters' preferences and perspectives, to shift U.S. policies, to increase discord more
Human Rights Campaign on Biden's Reversal of the Ban on Transgender Military Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Human Rights Campaign responded to the announcement from the Biden administration that it will be issuing an executive order to reverse the ban on transgender military service.
For years, transgender patriots were forced to continue to hide their identity while serving in our military. But today, thanks to President Joe Biden, Secretary Lloyd Austin, and pro-equality voters across America, they may l more
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Hoffa - Union Praises Biden Order Restoring Federal Workers' Union Rights
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following statement:
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The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the issuance of an executive order by President Biden that rescinds Trump administration directives which curtailed the collective bargaining, due process and workplace representation rights for federal workers, while also putting forward a plan to raise the minimum wage for federal government workers and contractors more
Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America Applauds President's Repeal of Military Transgender Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) applauds President Biden for repealing by Executive Order, the ban on transgender people from serving in the military established by former President Trump, sending a strong message that the U.S. military is inclusive to all those who wish to serve.
"IAVA has strongly opposed the ban since its enactment in 2017, and as the leading post-9/ more
ITI Issues Statement on Buy American Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- ITI issued the following statement:
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Global tech trade association ITI's President and CEO Jason Oxman issued the following statement on President Biden's Executive Order, Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers:
"The tech industry employs millions of Americans who develop products and services that drive productivity and growth across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
"Our industry fully shares the Biden-Harris Administration's go more
ITI: Tech Industry Outlines Agenda to Drive U.S. Global Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- ITI issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Global tech trade association ITI released a comprehensive, pro-innovation policy agenda the Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Congress can adopt to help the country compete globally. U.S. policies that promote research and development (R&D), digital trade, and technological innovation reverberate through all sectors of the U.S. economy and society. The measures outlined in ITI's agenda, Advancing Innovation to Make the more
Lambda Legal Applauds as President Biden Rescinds Transgender Military Ban
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- Lambda Legal issued the following news release:
President Biden honored a commitment he made during the 2020 campaign and announced the rescission of the discriminatory ban on open military service by transgender people. Lambda Legal and Modern Military Association of America (MMAA) have been fighting for three years to block the ban, filing a lawsuit more than three years ago on behalf six currently serving servicemembers, two transgender clients seeking to enlist, and thr more
LGBTQ Victory Fund Praises President Biden for Ending Ban on Trans Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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Today LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office, praised President Joe Biden for repealing Donald Trump's discriminatory ban on transgender people joining the military and on trans servicemembers transitioning.
Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, released the following statement about the repeal:
"Trans s more
Los Angeles LGBT Center Commends President Biden's Reversal of Transgender Military Ban, Still Vital Work to Be Done to Enshrine Equality
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 26 -- The Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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In response to President Biden's Executive Order today reversing the ban on transgender people serving openly in the U.S. military, the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Director of Policy and Community Building Terra Russell-Slavin issued the following statement:
"In July 2017 this ban signaled the start of the Trump Administration's years-long efforts to legislate transgender Americans out more
Machinists Union: Biden's 'Buy American' Executive Order is Critical First Step Toward Bringing Our Jobs Home
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following statement:
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Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), released the following statement on the Biden administration's "Buy American" executive order:
"The Machinists Union applauds the Biden administration's executive order to strengthen Buy American laws, a key step in creating more
Members of TSA Workforce From Upstate NY Deployed to Washington to Provide Security for the 59th Presidential Inauguration
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release:
Thirteen Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials from across Upstate New York played a vital role in supporting security measures for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
Volunteers from the TSA workforce from six airports across northern New York flew to the National Capital Region to work alongside U.S. Secret Service officers and hun more
Mercy Corps: Aid Agencies Make Unprecedented and United Call for Biden Administration to Revoke Ansar Allah Terrorist Designation
PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 26 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following joint news release:
Twenty-two aid organisations working in Yemen remain extremely concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) which came into effect on 19 January. This designation comes at a time when famine is a very real threat to a country devastated by six years of conflict, and it must be revoked more
Michael M. Kubayanda Designated Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Postal Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
The Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has designated Commissioner Michael M. Kubayanda chairman of the Commission, succeeding Robert G. Taub.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as chairman and look forward to serving all Americans, working with my colleagues in the Commission and throughout the Federal government, and connecting more
Military Officers Association: Executive Order Will Delay Department of Veterans Affairs Debt Collections
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was asking the Department of Veterans Affairs once again to delay collecting debts from veterans.
According to the White House, an economic relief executive order signed Friday "will help approximately 2 million veterans maintain their financial footing by asking the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to consider pausing federal collections on overpayment more
Mortgage Bankers Association Statement on Confirmation of Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following statement:
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MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement commending the Honorable Janet Yellen's swift confirmation to serve as the next Secretary of the Treasury.
"MBA is heartened by the broad, bipartisan support Janet Yellen received to be the next Treasury Secretary and congratulates her on her confirmation. Our members are focused on several key issues she will have the oppor more
N.J. Gov. Murphy: Coronavirus Briefing Media Briefing on Jan. 25
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Governor Phil Murphy: Joining me to my right is the woman who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. To her right, the Department of Health's Communicable Disease Service Medical Director, another familiar face, Dr. Ed Lifshitz. Great to have you both. The guy to my left who needs no introduction, the Superintendent of the State Police, Colonel Pat C more
National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions Statement on President Biden Naming Harper NCUA Chair
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions issued the following news release:
The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) President and CEO Dan Berger issued the following statement after President Joe Biden named Todd Harper as National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board chair:
"NAFCU congratulates Todd Harper on being named NCUA Board chairman," said NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger.
"Over the years, NAFCU has enjoyed more
National Association of Social Workers: President Biden Takes Swift, Transformative Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Association of Social Workers issued the following news release:
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is thrilled with the immediate, decisive steps the Biden-Harris administration has taken to address head-on the many challenges facing our nation.
Within just three days of his inauguration, President Biden issued 30 executive actions that will not only dismantle devastating policies of the prior administration but accelerate our recovery from t more
National Center for Lesbian Rights: Advocates, Plaintiffs Applaud President Biden's Reversal of the Transgender Military Ban
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 26 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
President Biden issued an executive order lifting the ban on transgender military service. Since the outgoing administration began to enforce the ban in April 2019, dedicated transgender service members have been threatened with discharge, and qualified transgender Americans have been barred from enlisting, participating in ROTC, or attending military academies.
From its a more
National Center for Transgender Equality: President Biden Keeps Promise to End Ban on Military Service for Transgender Americans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Center for Transgender Equality issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
President Joe Biden moved quickly to deliver on his promise to end the ban on transgender people serving openly in the military. Today, he ended the ban and transgender service members can now serve openly and honestly.
"We knew when President Biden was elected that transgender people would have a friend and ally in the White House," said Mara Keisling, executive director of the Na more
National Fair Housing Powerhouse Backs Housing Policy Playbook for Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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Lisa Rice, President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), released the following statement in support of a comprehensive policy document -- New Deal for Housing Justice: A Housing Playbook for the New Administration. The 158-page document was created to help guide the Biden-Harris administration as it embarks on a national conversation about housing and begins work to ens more
National Labor Relations Board: Peter Sung Ohr Named Acting General Counsel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following news release:
President Joseph R. Biden has designated Peter Sung Ohr to serve as Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.
"As a career employee of the NLRB, I am especially proud to continue my work with the smart and dedicated agency staff to vigorously enforce the mission of the NLRA," Ohr said. "I look forward to actively engaging the public to ensure workers' fundamental rights of associat more
National Ocean Industries Association: Biden Administration, Congress Should Restore Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Ocean Industries Association issued the following news release:
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement in response to action taken by the outgoing Trump Administration to limit funding for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership:
"In six short years, the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) has demonstrated its immense value to economically distressed urban areas by building or repairing do more
Natural Resources Defense Council Sues to Block Trump's Air Pollution Loophole
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) and partners late Friday sued the Environmental Protection Agency to block a Trump-era policy allowing industrial facilities to significantly increase air pollution that endangers public health, including in communities of color overburdened by exposure to pollution.
This egregious policy would allow large industrial polluters to expand their facilities witho more
NCTO Issues Statement on President Biden's 'Made in America' Executive Order, Launches Video Campaign in Support of Strengthening American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The National Council of Textile Organizations issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
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National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement today on the White House announcement that President Biden will sign an executive order today, "ensuring the future of America is Made in America by all of America's workers." Further, NCTO launched a new industry video campaign today that outlines steps the Biden administration an more
New York City Bar Association Salutes Lifting of Transgender Ban in Military
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following agency statement:
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The New York City Bar Association salutes President Biden and his administration for lifting the previous administration's ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the military.
As we noted in 2017, transgender people have served in the U.S. military since the nation's inception, and transgender people are more likely than the U.S. population as a whole to have served in the armed force more
New York University School of Law: WHO and COVID-19 - Jose E. Alvarez Looks at Why the Global Health Regime's Pandemic Response Has Been an 'Abject Failure'
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (TNSJou) -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news:
"If we did not know it before, COVID-19 makes it abundantly clear that no state can expect to go it alone when it comes to pandemics," Herbert and Rose Rubin Professor of International Law Jose E. Alvarez writes in an essay published in the American Journal of International Law.
In fact, he notes, the experience with COVID validates premises in the constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO): more
Norwegian Refugee Council: Aid Agencies Make Unprecedented and United Call for Biden Administration to Revoke Ansar Allah Terrorist Designation
OSLO, Norway, Jan. 26 -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following news release on Jan. 24:
Twenty-two aid organisations working in Yemen remain extremely concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the designation of Ansar Allah as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT), which came into effect on 19 January.
This designation comes at a time when famine is a very real threat to a country devastated by six years of conflict, and it more
NYSBA President Karson Applauds President Biden's Decision to Lift Restrictions on Transgender Service Members
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 26 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following statement on Jan. 26:
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Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to President Joseph Biden's executive order lifting restrictions on transgender military service members:
"Today we celebrate a decision that brings us another step closer to a stronger and more inclusive armed forces.
"The New York State Bar Association embraces diversity more
Oil Change International: EU Foreign Ministers Commit to Push for End to Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Finance
BRUSSELS, Jan. 26 -- Oil Change International issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
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In a move to put climate change at the center of its foreign policy, today European Union ministers adopted new priorities on climate and energy diplomacy.
Specifically, the EU committed to: "[D]iscourage all further investments into fossil fuel based energy infrastructure projects in third countries, unless they are fully consistent with an ambitious, clearly defined pathway towards climate neut more
Oil Change International: Hundreds of Groups Support Halting Fossil Fuel Leasing, Permitting on U.S. Public Lands, Oceans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Oil Change International issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Environmental justice, Indigenous, climate and conservation groups from across the country announced today that they have delivered millions of petitions and public comments, and letters from hundreds of organizations, supporting a halt on new fossil fuel leasing and permitting on public lands and oceans.
The Biden administration is expected to order a leasing ban Wednesday.
Biden has promised to 'ba more
OMB Issues Memo on COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace - Agency Model Safety Principles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following memorandum (No. M-21-15):
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Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
FROM: Aviva Aron-Dine Executive Associate Director
SUBJECT: COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace: Agency Model Safety Principles
This memo provides guidance to agencies following the release of the President's Executive Order (EO) on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing. This EO, which is part more
Positive Women's Network-USA's Memo to the Biden-Harris Administration
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 26 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following letter by Co-Executive Director Naina Khanna and Co-Executive Director Venita Ray:
Positive Women's Network-USA (PWN) is the only national organization truly led by and for women living with HIV (WLHIV), inclusive of women of transgender experience. Our mission is to prepare and involve all women living with HIV, in all our diversity, in all levels of policy and decision-making. We utilize four primary strategies more
President Biden Boosts Rep. Beatty's Bipartisan Push for Tubman Twenty
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus, is introducing this week the Woman on the Twenty Act of 2021, a bipartisan bill to honor the legacy of one of America's most historically significant female figures, Harriet Tubman, and follow through on the American people's choice to replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Specifically, the bill wou more
President Biden to Sign Executive Order Strengthening Buy American Provisions, Ensuring Future of America is Made in America by All of America's Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
While many American businesses are on the brink of having to close their doors because of the crises that our country faces, President Biden will sign an Executive Order to support manufacturers, businesses, and workers to ensure that our future is made in all of America by all of America's workers.
With this order, President Biden is ensuring that when the federal government spends taxpayer dollars they are s more
Public Citizen: Buy American Order Good First Step - Enacting EO's Goals Requires President Biden to End 60 Nations' Trade-Pact Buy American Waivers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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President Joe Biden signed an executive order to start the process of strengthening Buy American policies. Lori Wallach director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch issued the following statement.
"Today's order is a good first step that can help rebuild our nation's economic and health resilience, promote innovation and create American jobs if it leads to the many Buy American loopholes and waivers actu more
Ranking Members McCaul, Katko Seek Answers to Shocking Insider Threat in U.S. Refugee Admissions Process
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
Representatives Michael McCaul (TX-10) and John Katko (NY-24), the lead Republicans on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Homeland Security, launched an oversight inquiry into an unprecedented insider threat that has compromised the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
These revelations were first brought to light b more
Rep. Axne to Continue Serving on House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Cynthia Axne, D-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) announced that she will return to the House Financial Services Committee for the 117th Congress to continue her work for Iowa's families, small businesses, and local industries.
"Whether it was tackling COVID-19 fraud, ensuring stimulus checks were distributed fairly, protecting Iowa jobs from outsourcing, keeping roofs over the heads of our families, or supporting rural entrepreneurs - more
Rep. Brown: Transgender Americans are Just As Capable and as Willing to Serve - Now They Will Be Able to Do So Freely
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee and a 30-year Army veteran, released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's reversal of the Trump Administration's ban on transgender people serving openly in the military:
"All Americans should be allowed to serve their country no matter who they are or who they love. By reversing former President more
Rep. Buchanan Urges Biden to Crack Down on Big Tech
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Vern Buchanan sent a letter today to President Joe Biden urging him to crack down on Big Tech abuses that have stifled competition and censored freedom of speech.
Buchanan said the President should make it a priority of his administration by appointing the right people to head the two federal agencies that oversee the industry.
"The next permanent heads of the Federal Trade Commissi more
Rep. Buck Reintroduces the BRICKS Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ken Buck (R-Colo.) reintroduced the Blocking Rioters and Insurrectionists from our Cities to Keep us Safe (BRICKS) Act. This bill increases penalties for inciting, organizing, aiding, abetting, or funding rioting (18 USC, Sec. 2021) from five years to 10 years. The BRICKS Act also adds an escalator clause in which penalties may increase to 25 years in prison if serious bodily injury is inflicted, an more
Rep. Budd Announces Bill Preserving 1776 Commission
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Following President Biden's executive order to disband the 1776 Commission, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) announced that he will introduce legislation to codify the commission into law.
Rep. Budd said in a statement:
"Preserving the principles that the United States was founded upon has to be at the core of our education system.
"The 1776 Commission was pushing back against an insidious movement to undermine more
Rep. Castro Reintroduces Immigration Bills for New Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced three pieces of legislation to restore dignity and protections for immigrants in the United States. All three bills had previously been introduced in the 116th Congress. The reintroduced immigration legislation includes:
* The Jakelin Caal Death in Custody Reporting Act. Named in honor of Jakelin Caal, a 7-year-old girl who died in U.S. government cu more
Rep. Cicilline: Equality Caucus Applauds Biden Administration for the Reversal of Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus today expressed its appreciation for the steps taken by the Biden Administration to reverse the harmful ban on transgender people serving openly in the military. This policy, which has harmed both the individuals impacted and the nation's security, is overdue for reversal.
"Anyone willing to serve our country in the Armed Forces should be treated w more
Rep. Cohen Demands Answers About Vaccine Distribution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee after press accounts indicated Shelby County's rate of coronavirus vaccination is the lowest in the state. With Black Americans suffering a disproportionately high share of coronavirus infections, Shelby County mirrors the national situation with 673 of its1,169 COVID-19 deaths being Black Memphians.
Congressman Cohen's letter asks more
Rep. Cole: Unity Requires Bipartisan Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following column:
Last week's inauguration of President Joe Biden marked the peaceful transfer of power, symbolizing that our unique government institutions and systems are still intact. During the next four years, I hope to cooperate with the Biden Administration when and where possible, but I will certainly not withhold criticism of damaging policies that will further divide the country or circumvent bipartisan debate and action in more
Rep. DeFazio Cheers President Biden's Actions to Promote and Protect American Jobs and Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Rep. Peter DeFazio, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced a new executive order to bolster American manufacturing and job creation by strengthening Buy America requirements, among other things.
"With today's White House order to support American workers and boost American manufacturing, Preside more
Rep. DeLauro Praises President Biden for Strengthening Worker Protections and Expanding Pathways to the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement:
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House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement on the executive orders President Biden is expected to sign today, among them the fulfillment of the President's promise to make Buy American a reality:
"The federal government should set the standard for protecting workers and strengthening the middle class, and President Biden is taking critical steps to more
Rep. Garamendi Reintroduces American Food for American Schools Act to Support Biden Administration's Buy American Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) reintroduced the American Food for American Schools Act to strengthen "Buy American" requirements under the National School Lunch Program. Garamendi's bipartisan bill would also increase transparency so that parents are informed when students are served foreign-produced foods paid for by taxpayers.
Original cosponsors: Marcy Kaptur (D-OH09), Jeff Fortenberry more
Rep. Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter With G-7 Partners Holding Chinese Communist Party Accountable
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congressman Anthony Gonzalez along with Chairman of the German Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee Norbert Rottgen, and nearly 70 other bipartisan legislators across the international Group of Seven (G7) led an interparliamentary letter to newly elected U.S. President Joseph Biden, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and the other heads of state across the G7 urging increased cooperation and partnership more
Rep. Higgins Announces Over $306,000 for Community Health Centers in WNY to Address Racial Disparity in Heart Health
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $306,420 in federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded to Community Health Center of Buffalo and Jericho Road Community Health Center to help reduce hypertension among high-risk populations. The grants will support an increased use of self-measured blood pressure technology (SMBP) to address racial health dispariti more
Rep. Higgins Applauds President Biden's Executive Order Reversing Ban on Transgender Individuals Serving in U.S. Military
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) applauded President Biden's executive order revoking President Trump's actions banning transgender troops from serving in the United States Military. Higgins released the following statement:
"Americans who sign up to serve and protect deserve nothing less than equal protections from the country they bravely defend. It is an incredibly selfless act to commit oneself t more
Rep. Hudson Releases Statement on Buy American Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on an Executive Order signed today by President Joe Biden to promote buying American products:
"Rebuilding our economy remains my top priority and I'm encouraged by the Executive Order signed today by President Biden to promote buying American-made goods and products," said Rep. Hudson.
"I supported tax reform more
Rep. Joyce Op-Ed: In Biden Era, Pro-Life Americans Must Stand United
SOMERSET, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following op-ed published in the Somerset Daily American:
In the Somerset Daily American, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) recently reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to protect all human life. In the face of President Joe Biden's radical pro-abortion agenda, Dr. Joyce supports a strong legislative campaign to defend the sanctity of life, including the preservation of long-standing Hyde Amendment protections an more
Rep. Kaptur Selected to Chair House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement:
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Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), released the following statement after she was selected by her Democratic colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee to again serve as Chairwoman of the influential House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. Rep. Kaptur first assumed the Subcommittee's gavel in 2019, the first woman in the history of the House to serve in the position.
"Servi more
Rep. Katko Applauds Biden Administration's Pledge to Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. John Katko, R-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today released the following statement applauding the Biden Administration for moving forward on efforts to place Harriet Tubman's likeness on the $20 bill:
"It's welcome news that the Biden Administration is committed to placing Harriet Tubman's likeliness on the $20 bill.
"This is a fitting and overdue tribute to a woman who escaped slavery and devoted her entir more
Rep. Lee Statement on President Biden Executive Order Reversing Trump Transgender Service Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following statement:
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement on President Biden's Executive Order to reverse the Trump transgender military ban:
"President Biden's executive action to reverse the discriminatory and hateful transgender military ban is an important step toward ensuring that all who are qualified can serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. This action also reaffirms that our country more
Rep. Lee to Chair Powerful Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, was named the new Chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS).
Chairwoman Lee will be the first African American Member of Congress to serve as Chair of the subcommittee, which funds many of the nondefense international affairs activities of the United States. The subcommittee funds t more
Rep. Maloney Applauds Biden Administration's Push to Bolster Manufacturing and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement:
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) applauds the Biden Administration's Made in America Executive Order, which is designed to increase investments in American manufacturing and create good-paying, meaningful jobs. The plan, released this morning and signed this afternoon, will ensure taxpayer dollars and federal spending goes to American companies, bolstering our economy during this econ more
Rep. Maloney Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-New York, issued the following statement:
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The United States Senate confirmed Janet Yellen to be the new United States Secretary of the Treasury. Secretary Yellen is the first woman to lead the Treasury Department. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) released the following statement:
"Throughout her distinguished career, Secretary Yellen has made history as the first woman to Chair the Federal Reserve and has been a preeminent v more
Rep. McEachin: Statement on President Biden Executive Order Reversing Trump Transgender Service Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) today released the following statement regarding the reversal of the Trump administration's transgender military ban announced by the Biden-Harris administration:
"The discriminatory, transphobic barrier to military service under the Trump administration was an affront to thousands of openly transgender service members who have fought to defend Am more
Rep. Meeks Presses for Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military Force
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today joined Representative Barbara Lee, Jim McGovern, Chair of the House Rules Committee, Adam Schiff, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, and Anthony Brown, Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, in sending a letter to President Joe Biden on his f more
Rep. Pallone Hosts Virtual Roundtable on Energy and Environment Priorities, Expects More Action on Climate Change
LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a virtual roundtable with local stakeholders to discuss his energy and environmental accomplishments in the omnibus package signed into law in December. Pallone led the effort to pass landmark legislation included in the omnibus package that phases down the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons - an extremely potent greenhou more
Rep. Panetta Reintroduces Legislation to Prohibit New Oil Drilling on Federal Lands on Central Coast of California
SALINAS, California, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) reintroduced the California Central Coast Conservation Act, which establishes a moratorium on all new oil and gas leasing on federal public land on the central coast of California. This is the first bill Congressman Panetta has introduced in the 117th Congress. Congressman Panetta originally introduced this legislation in December 2019 in direct respo more
Rep. Pappas Applauds Biden Administration's 'Buy American' Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the Biden Administration's executive order directing government agencies to strengthen requirements to acquire goods and services from American businesses and workers. Since taking office Rep. Pappas has been a leader in Congress advocating for American manufacturing and Buy American provisions to help strengthen America's economy and support our workers.
"To more
Rep. Pascrell Calls on Biden to Fire Entire USPS Board of Governors
PATERSON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today wrote to President Joe Biden calling on him to fire the entire United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors for their silence and complicity in Donald Trump and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's deliberate campaign to subvert vote-by-mail elections and destroy the Post Office.
"After several years of unprecedented sabotage, t more
Rep. Pfluger Selected as Assistant Whip for Republican Whip Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that he has been selected by Republican Whip Steve Scalise to serve as an Assistant Whip on the Republican Whip Team for the 117th Congress. The Whip Team is a hand-picked group of leaders who assist Republican leadership in managing the party's legislative program on the House floor.
Representative August Pfluger (TX-11): "Conservatives have our work cut out for more
Rep. Pocan Praises President Biden's 'Buy American' EO
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following statement:
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Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden signing an executive order strengthening the federal government's "Buy American" rules.
"At a time when American businesses, manufacturing, and workers are facing an economic crisis, our government has a duty to invest in their futures. President Biden's executive order promoting a "Buy American" a more
Rep. Scalise: Biden Admin Continues to Lie About Vaccine Distribution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
President Biden's administration claimed that vaccine distribution plans "did not really exist" when he took office. This is false. Vaccinations topped one million per day within two days of Biden's swearing-in, putting his "100 Million Shots in 100 Days" plan on track to succeed solely by leaning on the Trump administration's efforts.
Soon after COVID-19 arrived in the United States, the Trump administr more
Rep. Smith Applauds Biden Administration's Reversal of Unconstitutional Trans Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following statement:
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Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden signed an executive order to reverse the unconstitutional, discriminatory ban on transgender Americans serving in the military.
"In just the first week of the Biden administration, the President has delivered on a number of promises that will help cre more
Rep. Smith: Ever-Expanding Power of the Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
On January 20, we witnessed the transition of power from one President to the next - a hallmark of our democracy. I congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris as we move forward as a country to tackle the challenges we have in front of us. I look forward to working with the Biden administration on important issues such as rural health care, increasing trade opportunities, and fixing our nation's infra more
Rep. Stauber Introduces First Bill of 117th Congress to Save Mining Jobs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced Saving America's Mines Act, legislation that will prohibit any Administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible. Stauber introduced this legislation with President Joe Biden and his Administration specifically in mind, as a politically motivated mineral withdrawal in the Sup more
Rep. Takano Statement on President Biden Reversing the Trans Military Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following statement:
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Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement after President Biden signed an executive order reversing the discriminatory trans military ban.
"By reversing the discriminatory trans military ban, President Biden is signaling to all of our troops that their service is welcome and appreciated in the United States of America.
"To have this be one of his first acts as Commander in Chief is a relief more
Rep. Takano: Equality Caucus Applauds Biden Administration for the Reversal of the Transgender Military Ban
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus today expressed its appreciation for the steps taken by the Biden Administration to reverse the harmful ban on transgender people serving openly in the military. This policy, which has harmed both the individuals impacted and the nation's security, is overdue for reversal.
"Anyone willing to serve our country in the Armed Forces should be treated with re more
Reps. Crow, Panetta, Underwood, Phillips Introduce Legislation to Create 'Health Force,' 'Resilience Force,' Expand Public Health Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced legislation to create the Health Force. The Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act (Health Force Act) would recruit, train, and employ Americans to expand our public health workforce to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, aid the country's lagging vaccine d more
Reps. Sires and Torres Support President Biden's Plan to Address Root Causes of Migration From Central America
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (D-CA) sent a letter to President Biden, expressing their commitment to working with his administration to implement its plan to build security and prosperity in partnership with the people of Central America. The letter highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricanes Eta and Iota have exacerbated the conditions of poverty, insecurity, an more
Ripon Society: President Biden Knows What the Drill Is. To Get Something Done, He's Going to Need Republicans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news:
With the 46th President inaugurated and the 117th Congress officially underway, The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion this past Thursday with three Members of the U.S. House from Michigan, who shared their thoughts on some of the key challenges facing America and the prospect of bipartisan cooperation in the coming year.
The Members were U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (MI-6), U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-10), and U.S. Rep. Peter Mei more
SEIU California Members Laud Appointment of Julie Su as Deputy U.S. Labor Secretary
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 26 (TNSPer) -- SEIU California issued the following statement:
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The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California released the following statement from David Huerta, President of SEIU-USWW (United Service Workers West) and Executive Board member of SEIU California;
"SEIU workers congratulate Julie Su on her appointment to serve in the Biden Administration as Deputy Labor Secretary. We know Su well as a fierce advocate for workers and equity, who has more
Sen. Baldwin Supports President Biden's Executive Action to Strengthen Buy American Policies to Support American Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced that he will take executive action to strengthen Buy American policies to support manufacturers, businesses and workers to ensure that our future is made in America by all of America's workers.
"I strongly believe that when we are using U.S. taxpayer dollars, we should be investing in American more
Sen. Brown & Rep. Manning Call on Biden Administration to Prioritize American Manufacturers, Help Bolster Domestic PPE Production
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 24:
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Representative Kathy Manning (D-NC) wrote to President Biden calling on the Administration to prioritize purchasing fully made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The lawmakers outline four steps the Administration can take now to ensure our frontline workers have products needed to effectively carryout their critical responsibilities and to sup more
Sen. Brown Applauds President Biden's Executive Order to Strengthen Buy American Standards, Support American Workers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) applauded an Executive Order signed by President Joe Biden to strengthen Buy American standards and help American businesses and workers. Biden had promised to make Buy American an early priority, and this order directs agencies to strengthen requirements for procuring goods and services from sources that will support U.S. businesses and workers.
Brown has lon more
Sen. Duckworth Applauds President Biden Appointment of National Council on Disability Chair Gallegos Following Her Recommendation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today commended President Biden for designating Andres J. Gallegos as Chairman of the National Council on Disability (NCD). Duckworth wrote to then-President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris in December recommending Gallegos, of Chicago, to lead NCD. At Duckworth's recommendation, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) appointed Gallegos to s more
Sen. Duckworth Votes to Confirm Yellen as Treasury Secretary
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today voted to confirm Janet Yellen as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Yellen was confirmed with an 84-15 vote to serve as Treasury Secretary under President Biden.
"Secretary Yellen is a uniquely-qualified, crisis-tested leader whose expertise will be essential as President Biden takes on the economic challenges facing our country, and I more
Sen. Durbin Discusses COVID-19, Trade, Census With Gina Raimondo, President Biden Nominee for Secretary of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Governor Gina Raimondo (D-RI), President Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Commerce. During their Zoom call, Durbin and Raimondo discussed the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, trade policies that level the playing field for American workers and manufacturers, and ensuring an apolitical count of the 2020 Census. Durbin also spoke abo more
Sen. Durbin: Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role in Trump's Scheme to Overturn 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Following a report from The New York Times that detailed a plot between then-President Donald Trump and then-Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division Jeffrey Bossert Clark to use the Department of Justice (DOJ) to further Trump's efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committ more
Sen. Feinstein, Colleagues to Biden Administration: Help States Combat Unemployment Benefits Fraud
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (all D-Calif.) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to create a federal task force to help states combat organized criminal unemployment benefits fraud.
"California and many other states are experiencing fraud at a much greater rate than previously understood--perpetrated by international and more
Sen. Fischer: A New Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Jan. 25:
When Joe Biden was inaugurated on January 20, he became our 46th president. Forty-six presidents isn't many for a country that's nearly 250 years old - presidential elections only come around once every four years, and many presidents hold office for two terms.
A new Congress, on the other hand, convenes every two years. Every other January, regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, new s more
Sen. Hassan Meets With Education Secretary Nominee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, met virtually today with President Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted schools across the country, making it more difficult for schools to provide the high-quality education that all students deserve," Senator Hassan said. "The next more
Sen. Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), incoming Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today was joined by incoming Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in introducing the Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Act of 2021, legislation to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Venezuelans fleeing the more
Sen. Murphy Praises President Biden's Executive Order Strengthening Buy American Laws
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, on Monday released the following statement praising President Joe Biden's Executive Order to strengthen opportunities to Buy American:
"As a long time champion for the Buy American movement with the introduction of the 21st Century Buy American Act, the actions taken by President Biden today are a more
Sen. Reed Backs President Biden's Reversal of Trump's Discriminatory & Restrictive Policy That Weakened National Security & Blocked Transgender Troops From Serving
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
After the Biden Administration announced it will repeal the Trump Administration's discriminatory and restrictive policy that blocked transgendered individuals from serving in the U.S. military, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a West Point graduate and the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:
"Every American with the skills and qualifications who m more
Sen. Romney Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) joined his colleagues, led by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), in reintroducing a constitutional amendment that would limit the Supreme Court of the United States to nine justices. The legislation, cosponsored also by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Todd Young (R-IN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Pat Toomey (R-PA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Rob Portm more
Sen. Romney, Colleagues Push Yellen for Forceful China Approach
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
As the Senate confirms Dr. Janet Yellen to be Treasury Secretary, U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) sent a letter to Dr. Yellen expressing concern for her assessment of risks to national security posed by the financial and technological interdependence between the U.S. and China. Senator Romney voted in favor of her confirmation.
"As a key a more
Sen. Rubio Statement on Yellen Confirmation
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a statement after the Senate voted to confirm Dr. Janet L. Yellen to be Secretary of the Treasury. Rubio was unable to travel to Washington to vote in person, but would have opposed her confirmation.
"Congress has given the Secretary of the Treasury powerful tools to counter the economic and national security threats posed by hostile actors like the Chinese Commun more
Sen. Sasse: Senators Push Yellen for Forceful China Approach
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
As the Senate confirms Dr. Janet Yellen to be Treasury Secretary, U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE), joined by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Mitt Romney (R-UT), sent a letter to Dr. Yellen expressing concern for her assessment of risks to national security posed by the financial and technological interdependence between the U.S. and China.
"As a key advisor to President Biden on n more
Sen. Scott Proposes First Bills of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Senator Rick Scott outlined a number of his priorities for the 117th Congress, which include re-filing several of his bills to reform Washington, protect Floridians and their businesses against the threat of Communist China, and hold dangerous dictators in Latin America who threaten the security of Florida and the United States accountable.
Senator Rick Scott said, "Two years ago, I began my servic more
Sen. Scott: 'Buy American' Puts American Interests First
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
In 2020, the U.S. Senate passed Senator Rick Scott's bipartisan "Buy American" resolution calling on all Americans to support American jobs and manufacturing and build our supply chain by purchasing American-made products, from any American manufacturer. Today, Senator Rick Scott offered his support of President Joe Biden's "Buy American" executive order, which directs agencies to strengthen require more
Sen. Shaheen Highlights Need for Additional COVID Relief During Virtual Meeting With NH Child Care Providers & Advocates
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a virtual meeting with New Hampshire child care providers and advocates to discuss the challenges the child care sector continues to face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Granite State working parents rely on child care providers to provide high-quality care and education for their children so they can maintain employment and support th more
Sen. Shaheen Statement on President Biden's Reversal of Trump Era Policy Banning Transgender Americans From Serving in Military
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after President Joe Biden reversed a Trump era policy that prohibited transgender Americans from serving in the US military:
"I applaud President Biden for taking decisive action to reverse this shameful policy that was rooted in bigotry and compromised our military readiness. E more
Sen. Wicker Encourages President Biden to Unify America
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report:
On January 20, my wife Gayle and I joined dozens of other lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol to observe the orderly transfer of power. I had attended multiple inaugurations before, but this year's occasion was unlike any I had ever seen. The National Mall, which is normally packed with visitors from across America, was closed because of health restrictions. At the same time, more than 25,000 National Guard t more
Sens. Durbin, Sanders, Rep. Garcia, Colleagues Call on Treasury to Support IMF Assistance for Developing Nations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), and ten of their Senate colleagues sent a letter to Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen regarding the urgent importance of helping stem the devastating economic impact of the COVID pandemic on the world's developing countries and America's trading partners. more
Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Announce More Than $375M in Federal Funding to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award the Minnesota Department of Health more than $375 million to support the state's efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding is part of the $22 billion being provided to states by the federal government through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement more
Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Announce More Than $375M in Federal Funding to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award the Minnesota Department of Health more than $375 million to support the state's efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding is part of the $22 billion being provided to states by the federal government through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplem more
Sens. Murray, Cantwell Recommend Two Highly-Qualified, Historic Candidates for Washington State U.S. Attorney Positions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) released the following statements after sending recommendations to the Biden-Harris Administration to appoint Nick Brown as U.S. Attorney in the Western District and Vanessa Waldref as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.
"I am proud to put forward these two highly qualified and historic candidates for Washington's We more
Sens. Rubio, Sasse, Cotton, Romney Push Yellen for Forceful China Approach
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
As the Senate confirms Dr. Janet L. Yellen to be Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Mitt Romney (R-UT) sent a letter to Dr. Yellen expressing concern for her assessment of risks to national security posed by the financial and technological interdependence between the U.S. and China.
"As a key advisor to President Biden on national more
Sierra Club Launches New Report and Tools Showing Need for Urgent Utility Action on Climate Crisis
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 (TNSRep) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
The Sierra Club released a groundbreaking national report and research tool today, which grades the 50 largest investor-owned utilities across the country based on their current plans for the next decade for retiring coal plants, investing in clean energy, and canceling plans for construction of new gas plants -- allowing readers to judge each utility's climate progress and how it compares to what science more
Speaker Pelosi Announces Agreement on Committee Jurisdiction Regarding DHS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that the House Committee on Homeland Security and other House Committees have reached an agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding on jurisdictional issues regarding the Department of Homeland Security:
"Reform of the Department of Homeland Security is urgently needed to ensure that it can achieve its more
Statement by Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges President and CEO Henry Stoever on President Biden's Recent Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges issued the following statement by President and CEO Henry Stoever:
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"We stand in support of President Biden's directive to the attorney general and the secretary of homeland security to take all actions 'to preserve and fortify' the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) guidance. This action will allow for more than 700,000 DACA recipients to remain in the United States and advance their educat more
Texas Democratic Party: Close to 100 Texas Groups Are Now Calling on Ted Cruz, Ken Paxton and 16 Congressional Republicans to Resign for Their Role in Inciting the Deadly January 6 Right-wing Terror Attack on the US Capitol
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document:
A collection of grassroots groups has joined the Texas Democratic Party's call for Senator Ted Cruz, indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and 16 House and Senate Republicans who incited a violent right-wing terror into attacking the US Capitol on January 6.
ICYMI: Houston Chronicle: Texas groups call for Cruz, Paxton, other House members to resign: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas more
Third Way: New NRC Chairman Reinforces President Biden's Whole of Government Approach to Climate Action
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Third Way issued the following statement:
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Third Way released the following statement on the announcement of Chris Hanson as Chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Council from Josh Freed, Senior Vice President for the Climate and Energy Program.
Naming Chris Hanson chair of the NRC reinforces Biden's whole of government approach to climate action.
NRC's role in addressing climate change, as well as being the regulator and safety agency, is overlooked.
Hanson strikes ex more
To Improve Statewide Vaccinations, Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Actions to Simplify, Standardize and Address Supply Needs
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a series of improvements to the state's vaccination plan. Incorporating lessons learned from efforts to increase the pace of vaccination, these new steps will make it easier for people to know when they are eligible for vaccination and how to make an appointment, accelerate the administration of vaccines on hand and improve the state's ability t more
Treasury Announces Appointment of Key Members of Staff
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
The United States Department of the Treasury announced new members of staff who will serve in key roles. These qualified, tested, and skilled leaders will join a team prepared to deliver results by getting the economy back on track, strengthening the financial system, and restoring jobs. These appointees represent diverse and varied communities and will put service to the American people at more
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Remarks at Davos Agenda
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- The United Nations issued the following remarks on Jan. 25 by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the Davos Agenda:
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I thank you very much for this opportunity to address the Davos Agenda. Humanity has just endured a year of tragedy and crisis that we never want to repeat. If there is one word that characterizes today's world, it is fragility.
We see it in the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency. More than 2 million people have died, and we are in the worst economic more
U.S. Mission to U.N. Political Coordinator Hunter Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Briefing on Maintenance of International Peace, Security
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks by Political Coordinator Rodney Hunter at a U.N. Security Council briefing on maintenance of international peace and security: post-COVID-19 global governance:
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And thank you to Tunisia for convening today's discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic and for the leadership you have shown on this critical issue. It has been over a year since the world became aware of this terrible virus, and none of us have b more
UFW: Leading Organizations Join Forces, Launch Nationwide Campaign for Immigrant Justice
KEENE, California, Jan. 26 -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Leading organizations from diverse sectors - local, statewide, and national - are launching the We Are Home campaign to win bold immigration policy changes for millions of undocumented immigrants in the U.S.
The We Are Home coalition urges both executive and legislative changes to America's immigration system. Our three major goals: 1) Stop the Pain Caused by Trump's Cruelty; 2) Build a Fair, Hu more
United Steelworkers Commends Executive Order Supporting Domestic Manufacturing
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 -- The United Steelworkers issued the following statement on Jan. 25:
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United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway issued the following statement in response to the announcement that President Joe Biden would today sign an executive order tightening domestic content requirements and narrowing exceptions to existing domestic preference rules for federally funded projects:
"Manufacturing is the backbone of our economy and remains essential more
United We Dream: Leading Organizations Join Forces, Launch Nationwide Campaign for Immigrant Justice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- United We Dream issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Today leading groups from diverse sectors - local, statewide, and national - are launching the We Are Home campaign to win bold immigration policy changes that transform millions of lives.
The campaign will spend eight figures. The campaign begins with a 6-figure digital media push in Washington D.C. and targeted states to reach Members of Congress and encourage the Biden-Harris Administration. Leveraging the more
University of Kansas: Reversal of Transgender Military Ban More Than 'Reopening of Door of Opportunity,' Discrimination Law Expert Says
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news on Jan. 25:
President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday ending a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. The order reverses a policy put in place by the Trump administration. Kyle Velte, associate professor of law at the University of Kansas and expert in sexual orientation and gender identity and the law, employment discrimination and related areas, is available to speak with media more
USA Rice Federation: New Biden Administration Among Key Issues at California Rice Commission Grower Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news:
This year's California Rice Commission (CRC) Annual Grower Meeting was carried out virtually late last week, as COVID-19 restrictions did not allow in person meetings.
Updates were provided on key subjects impacting the rice industry, from trade prospects and the water outlook to the fast-moving political landscape at the state and national levels.
"We really missed meeting in person," said CRC Chair, Sean Doherty more
USMI Joins Black Homeownership Collaborative Calling the Biden Administration to Include a Housing Assistance Fund in the American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Mortgage Insurers issued the following letter:
To: The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, The White House, Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Biden,
Congratulations on your inauguration. We appreciate your leadership addressing the health and economic impact of COVID-19, and your announcement of comprehensive emergency assistance for the millions of Americans impacted by this crisis. Our organizations have formed a collaborative, o more
Virginia Union University: Inaugural Report From Center for the Study of HBCUs: Biden/Harris Education Agenda Must Support Funding Equity for HBCUs Evaluates Biden/Harris Education Priorities, Areas of Greatest Impact for HBCUs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 26 (TNSRep) -- Virginia Union University issued the following news on Jan. 25:
The Center for the Study of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Virginia Union University released "A Pledge of Allegiance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Key Priorities of the Biden/Harris Administration." The first of its kind, this new report is designed to synthesize the new administration's education priorities that will most directly impact HBCUs and more
VVA National President John Rowan: On Inauguration of the 46th President of the U.S.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 26 -- Vietnam Veterans of America issued the following news release:
"On January 21, we witnessed the peaceful transfer of power between administrations. Since our founding in 1978, we have worked with seven U.S presidents--three Democrats and four Republicans. With the inauguration of the 46thPresident to the United States, Joseph Biden, we have evened the score. As usual, we wish the new President well.
"As the new administration unpacks and gets to work, we m more
White House Issues Executive Order on Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following executive order on Jan. 25 on enabling all qualified Americans to serve their country in uniform:
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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. All Americans who are qualified to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States ("Armed Forces") should be able to serve. The All-Volunteer Force thrives when it is compo more
White House Issues Executive Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following executive order on Jan. 25 on ensuring the future is made in all of America by all of America's workers:
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By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of my Administration that the United States Government should, consistent with applicable law, use terms and conditions of Federal financial assista more
White House Issues Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants, Non-Immigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation on Jan. 25 on the suspension of entry as immigrants and non-immigrants of certain additional persons who pose a risk of transmitting coronavirus disease:
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The Federal Government must act swiftly and aggressively to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States continues to pose a grave threat to our health and security. As of January 20, 20 more
White House Issues Readout of President Biden Call With British P.M. Johnson
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following readout of President Joe Biden's call with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Jan. 23:
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President Joseph R. Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom. The President conveyed his intention to strengthen the special relationship between our countries and revitalize transatlantic ties, underscoring the critical role of NATO to our collective defense and shared values.
President Biden also noted more
White House Issues Readout of President Biden Call With French President Emmanuel Macron
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following readout of President Joe Biden's call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Jan. 24:
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France to express his desire to strengthen bilateral ties with our oldest ally.
President Biden also stressed his commitment to bolstering the transatlantic relationship, including through NATO and the United States' partnership with the European Union.
The leader more
White House Issues Readout of President Biden Call With Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The White House issued the following readout of President Joe Biden's call with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Jan. 23:
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President Biden spoke with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador yesterday to review bilateral cooperation on a range of bilateral and regional issues, particularly regional migration.
The President outlined his plan to reduce migration by addressing its root causes, increasing resettlement capacity and lawful alternati more
WildEarth Guardians: Millions of Americans, Hundreds of Groups Support Halting Fossil Fuel Leasing, Permitting on Public Lands, Oceans
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 26 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Environmental justice, Indigenous, climate and conservation groups from across the country announced today that they have delivered millions of petitions and public comments, and letters from hundreds of organizations, supporting a halt on new fossil fuel leasing and permitting on public lands and oceans.
The Biden administration is expected to order a leasing ban Wednesday.
Biden has promised t more
Wisconsin GOP Congressmen Fight Back Against Job-Crushing Keystone Pipeline Cancellation
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 26 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news:
On Friday, three Wisconsin Republican Congressmen called on Joe Biden to immediately reconsider his job-crushing cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline, which will eliminate the livelihoods of "hundreds" of Badger State workers.
Congressman Bryan Steil, Congressman Glenn Grothman and Congressman Scott Fitzgerald cited the immediate repercussions cancelling the pipeline will have on both blue collar jobs and more
House Majority Leader Hoyer Statement Applauding President Biden on His 'Buy American' Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement:
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House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today applauding President Joe Biden on his 'Buy American' executive order to help support American manufacturers and workers:
"For the past eleven years, I have been leading House Democrats' plan to create jobs and expand access to economic opportunity, which we call the Make It In America plan. It is based on t more
Sen. McConnell Issues Statement on 59th Inauguration Ceremonies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 20:
Mr. President, today, before the American people and the world, the peaceful transfer of power that has helped define our Nation for more than 230 years was carried out. We swore in the 46th President and the 49th Vice President of the United States.
President Biden and Vice President Harris are both alumni of the U.S. Senate. They are well more
Sen. Rubio Issues Statement on Biden Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 20:
Mr. President, at noon today, Joe Biden was sworn in as our new President. I never served with President Biden when he was a Senator, but I can tell you, from direct and firsthand experience, that he is a man of tremendous empathy. I have witnessed it. And so I pray that God will bless him with strength, with health, and with wisdom, because I don more
Sen. Feinstein: Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role in Trump Attempt to Overturn 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) joined Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and the Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a letter to Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson calling on him to preserve and produce all relevant materials in the DOJ's possession, custody, or control related to reports that President Trump conspired with DOJ officials to overturn the 2020 election. A report more
Following Sen. Tester Efforts, President Biden Signs Executive Order Utilizing Defense Production Act to Bolster COVID-19 Vaccine & Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
President Joe Biden signed an executive order yesterday authorizing agencies to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) to boost production of COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and supplies following sustained efforts from U.S. Senator Jon Tester.
"I'm glad that President Biden is taking swift and necessary measures to ensure that Montana and states across the country are well-equipped to weather this ongoing pandemic more
Reps. Comer, Hice Chastise Biden for Empowering Bureaucracy, Not the American People
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-Ky.) and Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Jody Hice (R-Ga.) today called out President Biden for rescinding the Trump Administration's executive order creating a new Schedule F for federal employees.
"Transparency and accountability within every branch more
Reps. Maloney, Connolly Commend President Biden Action to Reverse Damaging Trump Orders on Federal Workforce
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and senior Committee Member Gerald E. Connolly expressed strong support for President Biden's executive order rescinding several Trump-era actions that weakened the federal workforce and undermined the collective bargaining rights of federal employees.
Chairwom more
Reps. Meeks, McCaul Call for Investigation of Alexey Navalny Poisoning
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks and Lead Republican Michael McCaul sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing outrage over the poisoning of leading Russian political activist Alexey Navalny on August 20, 2020. In the letter, the lawmakers call for the administration to investigate the poisoning and to hold those accountable w more
Reps. Meeks, McCaul, Kaptur, Kinzinger, Keating on Threats to U.S. International Broadcasting
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Meeks joined Lead Republican Michael McCauland Reps. Kaptur, Kinzinger, and Keating in sending a letter to the Biden Administration urging it to prioritize the growing external and internal threats to U.S. international broadcasting at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Most troublingly, the Putin regime is thr more
Sen. Brown Joins Senators in Filing Ethics Committee Complaint Regarding Colleagues' Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tina Smith (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) lodged a complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee concerning the behavior of Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), related to the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. As the senators note, the Senate has the exclusive more
Sens. Romney, Manchin, Capito Introduce Resolution Requesting State Funeral for Last Surviving WWII Medal of Honor Recipient
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced a resolution requesting a state funeral and authorizing the use of the Capitol rotunda for the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient. There are only two living Medal of Honor recipients remaining from WWII, including West Virginia native and Iwo Jima veteran, Woody Williams. This state funeral wo more
Chairman Neal Urges Biden Administration to Halt Discriminatory, Eleventh-Hour Trump Regulations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) urged the Biden Administration to immediately delay the effective dates of harmful "midnight regulations" that the Trump Administration hastily finished as part of their last-ditch effort to impart their will on the American people. In a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Service more
Chairwoman Johnson Applauds President Biden First Day of Action
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement:
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Yesterday, following the inaugural events, President Joe Biden signed 15 executive orders on a range of issues, including COVID-19 response, climate change and the environment, and economic relief. The Biden Administration also released their National Action Plan for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic earlier today.
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Rep. Scalise: Biden's Vaccine Plan is Trump's Plan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement:
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Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.) today responded to comments made by Jeff Zients, the coordinator of President Biden's COVID-19 task force, claiming the vaccine supply is "so much worse" than expected.
"Comments made about vaccine supply and distribution by the Whi more
Reps. Luetkemeyer, Comer Issue Statements on President Biden Revoking Executive Order 13771, Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri, ranking Republican member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Small Business Ranking Member Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) and House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) released the following statements on President Biden revoking Executive Order 13771, Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs.
"By revoking Executive Order13771on day one of more
Center for Democracy and Technology Files Lawsuit Against DHS for Information on Social Media Monitoring at Border
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The Center for Democracy and Technology issued the following news release:
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is suing the Department of Homeland Security for failure to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests about how the government monitors and uses social media data in its immigration and naturalization work.
"The public deserves to know how the government scrutinizes social media data when deciding who can enter or stay in the country," says C more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, ranking Republican member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) issued the following statements in response to President-elect Joe Biden's announce more
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Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Issues Public Comment on Department of State Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Genie Miller Gillespie, president, and Kelly Dempsey, fellow, of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Greenwood, Indiana, have issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of State proposed rule entitled "Intercountry Adoptions: Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry Adoption". The comment was written on Jan. 15, 2021, and posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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The Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) submits th more
Alaska Forest Stewardship Committee Issues Public Comment on Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Alaska Forest Stewardship Committee has issued a public comment on the Natural Resources Conservation Service notice entitled "Guidance for Identification of Nonindustrial Private Forest Land". The comment was written on Jan. 19, 2021, and posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
The comment was co-signed by Will Putman of Tanana Chiefs Conference; Clare Doig of Forest and Land Management Inc.; Clay Hoyt of Chugachmiut; Julia Nave of the Nature Conservancy; Meg Burgett of Wasilla Soi more
Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Issues Public Comment on EPA Notice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Austin, Texas, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency notice entitled "Public Notice of State of Texas' Submittal to EPA of Request for Partial National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Authorization for Oil and Gas Discharges". The comment was posted on Jan. 20, 2021:
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1. EPA's own report not only outlined concerns from scientists and environmentalists about more
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Issues Public Comment on Department of State Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of State proposed rule entitled "Intercountry Adoptions: Accreditation and Approval Regulations in Intercountry Adoption". The comment was written on Jan. 15, 2021, and posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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CCAI is one of the largest intercountry adoption service providers in the United States and has placed more than 13,000 children from China, Haiti, Latvia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Tai more
Environmental Review Issues Public Comment on Fish & Wildlife Service Notice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Environmental Review Inc. has issued a public comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service notice entitled "Notice of availability of documents; request for comment and information. Bluff Point Wind Energy Center". The comment was written on Jan. 14, 2021, and posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from NextEra Energy Bluff Point LLC (applicant), for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Ac more
Environmental Review Workshop Issues Public Comment on Fish & Wildlife Service Notice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Environmental Review Workshop, San Jose, California, has issued a public comment on the Fish and Wildlife Service notice entitled "Notice of availability and request for public comment. Draft Recovery Plan for the Ozark Hellbender". The comment was posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
The comment was co-signed by Tom Price, executive director; Laura Macklin and Janet Fox, senior reviewers.
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The Environmental Review Workshop has reviewed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. more
Necternal Issues Public Comment on EPA Notice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Steven J. Milloy, on behalf of Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Necternal Inc. has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency notice entitled "Guidance: Pesticides; Registrants on Plant Regulator Products and Claims, Including Plant Biostimulants". The comment was written on Dec. 28, 2020, and posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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Necternal, Inc. (Necternal), an Idaho-based manufacturer and distributor of plant biostimulants, is submitting these comments per EPA's r more
Passport All-Star Issues Public Comment on Department of State Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Guillermina Licon of Passport All-Star, Houston, Texas, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of State proposed rule entitled "Passports; Procedures for Passport Couriers". The comment was posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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On behalf of Passport-All Star, please accept this letter in response to the proposed changes to the Hand-Carry Passport Processing Program as listed on Docket Number DO-2020-0045 / RIN (1400-AE37).
As a registered agent with the U.S. Depart more
Texas Gulf Link Issues Public Comment on Maritime Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- James K. Cole and Joseph E. Parker of Texas Gulf Link, Houston, have issued a public comment on the Maritime Administration notice entitled "Deepwater Port License Application: Texas GulfLink LLC; Extension of Draft Environmental Impact Statement Comment Period". The comment was posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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Texas Gulf Link (TGL) will be a major step forward for United States crude oil exports and a driving factor toward a low-carbon future. Gulf We are in favor of the more
Track Fast Courier Services Issues Public Comment on Department of State Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Maria Paz of Track Fast Courier Services, Houston, Texas, has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of State proposed rule entitled "Passports; Procedures for Passport Couriers". The comment was posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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Track Fast Courier Services appreciates your time in reviewing our comments to the proposed changes listed within Docket Number DO-2020-0045 / RIN (1400-AE37). We are a family-owned business and for many years have worked with the Houston P more
Travel Document Systems Issues Public Comment on Department of State Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Steven LeTellier of Travel Document Systems has issued a public comment on the U.S. Department of State proposed rule entitled "Passports; Procedures for Passport Couriers". The comment was posted on Jan. 21, 2021:
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A business license should indeed be required to maintain registration in each relevant location and we would concur with this and any other reasonable requirements relating to proof of an established business in the city where the company is registered. more
After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Sens. Duckworth, Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe From COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today lauded President Biden's decision to order the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to take steps toward implementing an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers across America from contracting COVID-19. The Biden Administration move comes on the first full day of President Biden's term after Donald Trump more
As RI National Guard Returns Home, Sen. Reed Says More Federal Dollars Returning to RI to Cover Guard's COVID-19 Response Costs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
With members of the Rhode Island National Guard returning home over the weekend from their deployment to our nation's capital, where they successfully helped facilitate the inauguration of President Joe Biden, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says more federal dollars will also be heading to Rhode Island to cover the costs of the Guard's COVID-19 response costs.
The Rhode Island National Guard more
Rep. Cohen Demands Answers About Vaccine Distribution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today wrote to Governor Bill Lee after press accounts indicated Shelby County's rate of coronavirus vaccination is the lowest in the state. With Black Americans suffering a disproportionately high share of coronavirus infections, Shelby County mirrors the national situation with 673 of its1,169 COVID-19 deaths being Black Memphians.
Congressman Cohen's letter asks more
Sens. Durbin, Sanders, Rep. Garcia, Colleagues Call on Treasury to Support IMF Assistance for Developing Nations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), and ten of their Senate colleagues sent a letter to Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen regarding the urgent importance of helping stem the devastating economic impact of the COVID pandemic on the world's developing countries and America's trading partners. more
Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Announce More Than $375M in Federal Funding to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award the Minnesota Department of Health more than $375 million to support the state's efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This funding is part of the $22 billion being provided to states by the federal government through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement more
Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $300K in FEMA Funding for New York Firefighters Responding to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that $306,624.52 in federal funding will be administered to twelve counties across New York to support COVID-19 emergency response preparedness measures. This funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) second round of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant - COVID more
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DOD I.G. Issues Memorandum on Evaluation of Central Command & Special Operations Command Implementation of DOD's Law of War Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following memorandum on "Evaluation of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command Implementation of the DoD's Law of War Program" (Project No. D2021-DEV0PD-0045.000):
MEMORANDUM FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF; UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY; COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND; COMMANDER, U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND; GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPE more
DOD I.G. Issues Memorandum on Special Operations Command's Supply Chain Risk Management for Security, Acquisition & Delivery of Specialized Equipment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following memorandum on "Evaluation of U.S. Special Operations Command's Supply Chain Risk Management for the Security, Acquisition, and Delivery of Specialized Equipment" (Project No. D2021-DEV0PD-0052.000):
MEMORANDUM FOR UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT COMMANDER, UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
SUBJECT: Evaluation o more
House Transportation Committee Issues Report on GSA Lease Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-655) on the GSA Lease Transparency Act (H.R. 5047), which aims to require the Administrator of General Services to conduct an annual audit of properties leased to private parties. The report was advanced by Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, on Dec. 16.
Excerpts of the report follow (with changes to the law omitted, and available at https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/116th-congress/hou more
Michael M. Kubayanda Designated Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Postal Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
The Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) is pleased to announce that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. has designated Commissioner Michael M. Kubayanda chairman of the Commission, succeeding Robert G. Taub.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as chairman and look forward to serving all Americans, working with my colleagues in the Commission and throughout the Federal government, and connecting more
Rep. Pascrell Calls on Biden to Fire Entire USPS Board of Governors
PATERSON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today wrote to President Joe Biden calling on him to fire the entire United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors for their silence and complicity in Donald Trump and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's deliberate campaign to subvert vote-by-mail elections and destroy the Post Office.
"After several years of unprecedented sabotage, t more
South Florida U.S. Attorney's Office, IRS-CI Warn Taxpayers About New Wave of COVID-19 Scams as Second Round of Economic Impact Payments are Delivered
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Ariana Fajardo Orshan, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), Miami Field Office, are warning taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments.
In the last several months, IRS-CI has seen a variety of more
Tenn. U.S. Attorney: 5 New Guilty Pleas in Nationwide Telemedicine Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
GREENEVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, J. Douglas Overbey, issued the following news release:
Larry Everett Smith, 50, of Tampa, Florida, pleaded guilty before Senior District Judge Ronnie Greer to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Sentencing has been set for October 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., in United States District Court in Greeneville. Smith faces a term of up to 10 years in prison.
The First Superseding Indictment, retu more
Warning Issued by U.S. Attorney, IRS Criminal Investigation Pertaining to New Wave of COVID-19 Scams as Second Round of Economic Impact Payments are Delivered
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Virgin Islands, Gretchen C.F. Shappert, issued the following news release on Jan. 25:
Gretchen C.F. Shappert, United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands, and Tyler R. Hatcher, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Miami Field Office, made the announcement today in an effort to prevent taxpayers from falling victim to criminals engaged in fraud more
Heart of Downtown: Whiteman AFB Military Family Earns Warrensburg Main Street Community Volunteer Award
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
When military members think of community, they may think of their immediate surroundings, like base housing and their coworkers and wingmen.
Despite a year of shutdowns, masks and social distancing, however, one Air Force family at Whiteman Air Force Base was determined to reach out to community neighbors beyond Whiteman's Spirit Gate. This month, their year-long efforts were recognized whe more
Labor I.G.: 'Management Advisory Comments Identified in Audit of Consolidated Financial Statements for Year Ended September 30, 2020'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Labor Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 22-21-005-13-001) on Dec. 18 entitled "Management Advisory Comments Identified in an Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Year Ended September 30, 2020." Here are the excerpts:
Executive Summary
KPMG LLP (KPMG), under contract to the United States Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Inspector General (OIG), audited DOL's consolidated financial statements and its sustainability financia more
State I.G.: 'International Boundary & Water Commission, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Section, FY 2020 Financial Statements'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The State Department Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. AUD-FM-21-09) on Jan. 15 entitled "Independent Auditor's Report on the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, U.S. Section, FY 2020 Financial Statements":
To the United States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, U.S. Section, and the Deputy Inspector General
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audite more
Treasury IG: 'Audit of Department of Treasury's Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2020 & 2019'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Treasury Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-21-019) on Dec. 30 entitled "Audit of the Department of the Treasury's Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019." Here are the excerpts:
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY MNUCHIN
FROM: Richard K. Delmar /s/, Deputy Inspector General
SUBJECT: Audit of the Department of the Treasury's Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2019
INTRODUCTION
The Chief more
