NEW YORK, March 7 (TNSeve) -- The American Arbitration Association has scheduled a webinar on May 20, 2022, entitled "Direct and Cross Examination in Labor Arbitration": According to the agency website: This program is designed to teach participants the do's and don'ts for witness preparation and examination to present to an arbitrator. With the use of lectures, facilitated discussions, and practical exercises, the experienced faculty will discuss: * Selecting witnesses * Preparing witnesses  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSRep) -- The Center for Global Development issued the following policy paper (No. 254) on March 4, 2022, entitled "East Asian Cities: Past Development and Onrushing Challenges". The policy paper was written by non-resident fellow Shahid Yusuf. * * * Here are excerpts: Abstract The East Asian export-led development model has served as a beacon for decades. For the many urbanized and rapidly urbanizing countries, the East Asian experience with and response to emerging c  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Governor Jared Polis signed the following bills into law administratively to support good-paying jobs for Coloradans, provide affordable and equitable health care to Coloradans, power the transition to clean energy, and strengthen the behavioral health workforce, to ensure all Coloradans can thrive for generations to come. * HB22-1173, Department of Health Care Policy & Financing Supplemental - Repre  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act to prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquified natural gas, and coal. Co-Chairs Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) were joined by Problem Solvers Members Representatives Ed Case (HI-01), Peter Meijer (MI-03), Jared Golden   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee introduced the Ban Russian Energy Imports Act which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal. They were joined by Senators John Tester (D-MT)  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Monday, March 7, 2022, the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives, led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1). The bill will ban the United States from importing Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the compa  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced he has cosponsored legislation to strengthen America's energy independence and weaken one of Vladimir Putin's most significant streams of income. Titled the American Energy Independence from Russia Act, this bill would require the Biden Administration to create an energy security plan within 30 days and take action to unleash America's oil and natural gas production to off  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. David McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) introduced a bill, the Regaining Energy Freedom and Undeniable Security and Preserving U.S. Trade Interests Now Act or REFUSE PUTIN Act, to ban Russian energy exports to the U.S., while at the same time, taking important steps to regain American energy independence. "Energy security is national security. Following Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine, it ha  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: The bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and cosponsored by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and 45 Representatives. The bill will ban the United States from importing Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and coal. Senators Jo  more

SAINT-NAZAIRE, France, March 7 (TNSOps) -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release on March 5, 2022: Greenpeace France activists have taken action at sea to highlight the historical responsibility of fossil fuels in triggering and financing international conflict and to call on Europe to divest from Russian oil and gas and push for investment in renewable energies. On board an inflatable, the activists displayed a banner reading "Fossil Fuels War" in front of a LNG tanker pre  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Ukraine Caucus, issued the following statement after a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Today we heard a direct appeal from President Zelensky to do more to aid the freedom-loving people of Ukraine in Vladimir Putin's war. At a minimum, the United States needs to be doing everythi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today announced that he will cosponsor the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act, which was introduced earlier this week by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), senior member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 7 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) joined over 200 Members of Congress on a Zoom with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Senator Manchin asked President Zelensky about banning Russian energy imports to America. "It was an honor to hear directly from President Zelensky this morning as he continues to lead his nation in defense against a senseless and illegal invasion by Vladimir Putin.   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced she is co-sponsoring the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal. "The entire world is watching in horror as Vladimir Putin wages a cruel and unprovoked war on Ukraine," said Senator Rosen. "The United States must stand firm against Putin, and that i  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 7, 2022: U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on the recently announced bipartisan, bicameral agreement from the Senate Committee on Finance that provides  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced their support for bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LN  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced their support for bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), which would prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG  more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, March 8 (TNSOps) -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following statement: * * * United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: "I applaud Sens. Sharrod Brown (D-OH) and Bob Casey (D-PA) and all co-sponsors for introducing the Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act., which would require employers to continue to provide health insurance coverage for striking workers and their families. "U  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 8 (TNSOps) -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: The University of Virginia Investment Management Co., which manages and invests the University's endowment, released a new framework to invest University funds more responsibly by evaluating the environmental and social impacts of future investment decisions. The new investor responsibility framework is the next step in UVA's ongoing efforts to invest more responsibly and sustainably. I  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 7 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Monday, March 7, 2022 - 55th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SCR 55: Respectfully urging current presidential administration to open federal lease sales onshore and offshore * SR 50: Designating March 7, 2022, as WV Library Day at Legislature THIRD READING * Eng. HB 2817: Donated Drug Repository Program * Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4065: Allowing the D  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 8 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 56th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS * SCR 56: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study effect of Kenney v. Liston * SCR 57: Requesting WV Insurance Commission study options for coverage and cost of dental procedures that result from cancer related dental and oral health procedures THIRD READING * Eng. Com.   more