WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on March 23, 2022: At a press conference earlier today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) joined his fellow Republicans in discussing the actions taken by the Biden administration that have led to increasing gas prices and rising inflation across the country. While the administration blames Russia for rising gas prices, Portman pointed out 68 percent of the rise in the cost of oil and gas came before the invasion   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on March 22, 2022: The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit today against the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to assess harms to endangered species before nearly tripling the levels of dangerous cadmium pollution that are allowed in U.S. waters. Cadmium is a heavy metal that bioaccumulates at all levels of the food chain and is a carcinogen that is toxic to wildlife and  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 24 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on March 22, 2022: In a reversal of a previous "threatened" listing that exempted destruction of the northern long-eared bat's habitat from protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today issued a proposal to list the bat as endangered. This change in legal status will afford the species far greater protection under the Endangered Species Act as it struggles to survive in the face o  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 23 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Cole Finegan, issued the following news release: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces an agreement with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and its parent company, American Heritage Railways (together, the "Railroad"), under which the Railroad will pay $20 million to compensate the United States for damages caused by a 2018 fire near Durango, Colorado, and will also modif  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following in focus(No. IF12064) on March 23, 2022, entitled "Crude Oil Windfall Profits Taxes: Background and Policy Considerations" by public finance specialist Molly F. Sherlock and economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle: * * * Recent increases in gasoline prices and reports of high profits from large oil companies have contributed to congressional interest in a crude oil windfall profits tax. What Ar  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following insight (No. IN11897) on March 23, 2022, entitled "Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: European Union Responses and Implications for U.S.-EU Relations" by European affairs specialist Kristin Archick: * * * The 27-member European Union (EU) has responded with unprecedented unity and speed to Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. EU policy responses and ongoing coordination with the United States, especially  more

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, March 24 (TNSPol) -- The Dairyland Power Cooperative issued the following news release: American Transmission Co., ITC Midwest and Dairyland, the co-owners of the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line Project, are appealing the Federal District Court's recent ruling that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) may not approve the proposed crossing of the project in the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and that the environmental impact stateme  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 24 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on March 23, 2022: Following up rapidly on the REPowerEU Communication and the Versailles Declaration, the Commission has set out ideas today for collective European action to address the root causes of the problem in the gas market and ensure security of supply at reasonable prices for next winter and beyond. Leaders will continue the discussion on these options at this week's European Council. Commission  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release: Greenpeace activists from Germany and the Nordics continue protests in the Baltic Sea, urging the EU to get away from imports of oil, gas and coal from Russia as quickly as possible. In week four of Putin's war, there are still ships arriving into Europe from Russia, carrying oil that is financing Putin's war in Ukraine. Earlier this morning swimmers braved the cold waters and swam in front of a supertanker and   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment issued the following written testimony by land conservation advocate Carole King involving a hearing on March 16, 2022, entitled "Fighting Fire with Fire: Evaluating the Role of Forest Management in Reducing Catastrophic Wildfires": * * * I moved to Idaho in 1977 and have lived there for 44 years. From 1978-1981 I lived in a cabin in the backcountry with no running water or electricity. After that, I moved to a   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following opening statement on March 23, 2022: * * * The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing about promoting American energy security while reducing emissions. Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery. "Thank you, Chairman Carper. "I also want to thank our witnesses for coming here today. It's nice to see my former col  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 23, 2022: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Bloomberg TV's Balance of Power today to discuss her recent trip to Eastern Europe, how the U.S. can continue to support Ukraine and penalize Russia, and how President Biden's energy policies have failed the American people. HIGHLIGHTS: ON THE FEELING ON THE GROUND IN POLAND, GERMANY: "When we stepped foot in Germany to beg  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 23, 2022: At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) responded to the false assertion that U.S. energy production does not have an impact on global prices while highlighting the need for increased domestic energy production and innovative solutions like North Dakota's carbon capture projects. The United States produces energy wit  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on the amendment to revoke Russia's trade status and ban oil imports: * * * Madam President, reserving the right to object, I rise to address Ukraine's perilous situation. There is broad agreement in this Chamber, and in the House of Representatives, that America's response--in all areas--to Russia and Belarus's aggression against Ukraine must be comprehensive and   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 23, 2022: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $80,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the Snowshoe Resort Community District in West Virginia to conduct a feasibility study to assess the employment market available to the District. The funding is part of the EDA's Assistance to Coal Communities (ACC) program, which supports business development, economic growth and   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing about promoting American energy security while reducing emissions. Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), as prepared for delivery. "Thank you, Chairman Carper. "I also want to thank our witnesses for coming her  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on March 23, 2022: Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), today led a letter to President Joseph R. Biden urging him to employ his existing executive authorities to advance the development and widespread adoption of clean energy and energy-efficient electric technol  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) unanimously approved a petition by utility company Atlantic City Electric to modify the power purchase agreements for the Logan and Chambers coal-fired power plants, paving the way for retirement of the last two coal plants in New Jersey by the end of May. The owner of the plants, Starwood Energy, plans to decommission the plants and work with a clean energy develop  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 24 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: By Chris Malina Television: It's not just for people anymore. These days, programming created specifically for dogs is more frequently popping up on our screens. YouTube offers a nearly endless supply of dog-centered videos, and there's a growing number of television and streaming channels promising 24/7 content to keep pups entertained or even alleviate stress or separation anxiety   more

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, March 24 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan while en route Brussels, Belgium: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Okay. We have National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan here. And he's going to say a few words, take a couple of questions, and then I'll take over after that and take any other questions you might have. Go ahead, Jake. MR. SUL  more