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350 Action Responds to Georgia Runoff Results

Dec 07, 2022 01:16 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

The results from Georgia's Senate runoff election show that Senator Raphael Warnock has won reelection, beating GOP challenger Herschel Walker.

350.org on Senator Manchin’s Fossil Fuel Fast-Tracking Bill

Sep 21, 2022 10:33 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Today Senator Joe Manchin is expected to release the text of his fossil fuel fast-tracking bill.

Twitter Whistleblower To Testify About Social Media's Cybersecurity Concerns in Congress

Sep 12, 2022 11:08 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Former Twitter cyber security chief Peiter Zatko, also known for his hacker name "Mudge," has accused his former employer of having security flaws, privacy threats, and lax controls.

Donald Trump Tried Undermining FDA by Pushing Discredited COVID-19 Treatment, House Panel Says

Aug 25, 2022 12:01 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released a new report that revealed details on the efforts of the Donald Trump White House in trying to override the FDA's decisions.

ICYMI: AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins Joined The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to Discuss Celebrities’ Influence on Politics

Aug 11, 2022 09:41 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Last week, AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins appeared on The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to discuss how celebrities can influence policy and voters, and the importance of utilizing one's platform.

Donald Trump Endorses House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for Reelection in Congress

Jun 06, 2022 02:12 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has included House minority leader Kevin McCarthy on his list of endorsements for the 2022 midterm elections.

Pres. Joe Biden Appears to Rule out Possibility of Taking Major Executive Action on Guns, Says He Will Defer to Congress on Gun Control

May 31, 2022 02:54 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden said Monday that gun control is up to Congress as he cannot "dictate this stuff."

ICYMI: AAPI Victory Alliance's Executive Director Varun Nikore Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with Cheddar News

May 29, 2022 08:09 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Last week, Cheddar News released a segment with AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month by offering AAPI communities messages of hope amidst the rising hate and violence.

Revamped Proposal Positions Child Care for Inclusion in Reconciliation

May 17, 2022 04:46 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

As negotiations on a budget reconciliation bill evolve on Capitol Hill, HELP Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray and Senator Tim Kaine have unveiled a streamlined child care proposal that fits within the parameters of the narrower reconciliation package currently under consideration from what was originally introduced as part of the Build Back Better Act.

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Modernize Antiquated Mining Law

Apr 28, 2022 10:33 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act, legislation to modernize the nation's severely antiquated hardrock mining law.

AAPI Victory Alliance Commemorates Anniversary of Indianapolis Murders and Calls for Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

Apr 17, 2022 02:50 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

To mark the one year anniversary of the murder of eight workers at a shipping facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, AAPI Victory Alliance issued a statement commemorating the anniversary and calling for gun violence prevention legislation.

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)

Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans

Apr 10, 2022 11:16 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined a group of twelve bipartisan senators calling on President Joe Biden to consult with Congress and local stakeholders on a state-by-state basis about the potential impacts the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission recommendations would have, especially on elderly Veterans.

Sen. Martin Heinrich Urges Pres. Joe Biden to Deploy Clean Energy and Energy-Efficient Electric Technologies in Response to Russia’s Energy Market Disruption

Mar 26, 2022 12:28 AM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Sen. Martin Heinrich urged Pres. Joe Biden to advance the development and widespread adoption of clean energy and energy-efficient electric technologies to reduce demand for Russia's fossil fuels and save money for consumers.

Heinrich Statement on VA’s Recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission

Mar 16, 2022 09:27 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

“Closing down community-based outpatient clinics that New Mexico veterans rely on is not an option – and it will not happen without a fight.”

Congress’ Final Appropriations Bill Falls Short on Funding for Endangered Species Protections, Legacy Roads and Trails

Mar 11, 2022 05:37 AM EST By Jessel Thomas

Congress recently released the long-delayed final appropriations bill for fiscal year 2022, the spending period that started on October 1, 2021 and ends on September 30, 2022.