WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSRep) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report entitled "Data Protection or Data Utility?". The report was written by Alexander Kersten, deputy director and fellow of the Renewing American Innovation Project. * * * Despite the economic upheaval wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States is now poised to enter a new period of productivity growth with the widespread deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following fact sheet: * * * Clean Electricity Opportunities From Build Back Better: New Jersey The electric power system is undergoing a transformation that is driving large new investments in renewables and other non-emitting generation in all states across the country. The Build Back Better bill has the potential to significantly accelerate this investment, economic activity, and job growth in New Jersey. Clean energy re  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following commentary to the Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. 20, 2022: * * * In an op-ed today for the Charleston Gazette-Mail, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) outlined her opposition to President Biden's nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin to be the Federal Reserve's top banking regulator, a position she would serve in for 10 years if confirmed. "Ms. Raskin's contempt for energy jobs is clear  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement on Feb. 17, 2022: * * * U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding energy security: "Washington Democrats' inflation is slamming consumers with the highest prices in 40 years. One of the toughest blows has been the soaring cost of a trip to the gas station. "A gallon of regular costs a full dollar more t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Monday, February 21, 2022 - 41st Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SCR 49: Establishing Honor Guard in each National Guard unit * SR 31: Designating February 21, 2022, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day THIRD READING * Eng. Rev. Com. Sub. for SB 221: Establishing occupational therapy compact (original similar to HB 4731) * Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 274:  more