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Environmental Litigation Group Endorses PFAS Fund Legislation Introduced by Senator Booker and Representative Soto

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. (ELG), a leader in legal representation for individuals harmed by toxic chemical exposure, is proud to endorse the proposed federal Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program and Fund and calls on the United States Congress and President Joe Biden to implement and fund it as swiftly as possible.

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Introduced by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Darren Soto (D-FL), this critical fund will provide full compensation to any firefighter, and their families, who have been physically injured or killed because of exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
I thank Senator Booker and Representative Soto for their sponsorship and support."
ELG worked alongside Senator Booker, Representative Soto, and firefighters across the country to bring this legislation to Congress.
"We're grateful for Senator Booker and Representative Soto's partnership in proposing this crucial legislation," said ELG Attorney Kevin McKie.

One million human deaths linked to factory farming, set to double by 2050

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Friday, April 7, 2023

NEW YORK, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The excessive use of antibiotics in factory farming is causing the premature deaths of nearly one million people and $400 billion in global economic losses each year, according to a report titled Global Public Health Cost of Antimicrobial Resistance Related to Antibiotic Use on Factory Farms published today by World Animal Protection.

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In the first study of its kind, World Animal Protection has found that four superbugs common in factory farming – Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, and non-typhoidal Salmonella – were linked to 975,000 human deaths and 35 million illnesses in 2019.
The report details how the human death toll linked to factory farming superbugs is on course to double by 2050 to 2 million if no immediate action is taken.
World Animal Protection is calling for a global moratorium on factory farming to safeguard animal welfare, human health, and the environment.
National governments must outlaw building new factory farms and expanding current farms to protect public health and farmed animals.

World Animal Protection names JBS Foods worst offender in new scorecard ranking meat industry's climate impact

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS Foods, the giant global meat producer, ranks highest in Greenhouse Gas emissions in World Animal Protection's new Factory Farming Climate Culprits Scorecard.

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NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JBS Foods, the giant global meat producer, ranks highest in Greenhouse Gas emissions in World Animal Protection's new Factory Farming Climate Culprits Scorecard.
Annette Manusevich, Farming Campaign Manager, World Animal Protection, US, states, "This scorecard highlights the immense impact a handful of factory-farmed meat producers have on the climate.
Companies like JBS are some of the largest contributors to the climate crisis, yet they are rarely held accountable.
World Animal Protection is calling on companies, particularly JBS, to halt the expansion of factory farming operations, especially those threatening and destroying habitats to grow animal feed.

National Social Justice Journalist, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Multi-Hyphenate Media Maker, Lisa Durden To be Honored By Women in Media - Newark

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 4th, Newark NJ native, Lisa Durden, social justice journalist, award-winning filmmaker, content creator and multi-hyphenate media maker will be honored during the Women in Media-Newark's (WIM-N) 13th annual Women's International Film Festival, for her tireless commitment to giving a voice to the underserved and overlooked in our community. Lisa Durden is the founder of Lisa Durden Unlimited Productions, a multi-media company, specializing in developing content for film, television, streaming and live audiences, with a focus on telling compelling stories. She recently earned her Master In Fine Arts degree in Social Documentary film, from New York's School Of Visual Arts, with her sights set on teaching the next generation of media-makers.

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Lisa Durden is the founder of Lisa Durden Unlimited Productions, a multi-media company, specializing in developing content for film, television, streaming and live audiences, with a focus on telling compelling stories.
Lisa is also a national media contributor, committed to shaping narratives that speak to the diversity of underserved communities, not just the trauma.
Lisa has committed her life's work, to holding those in power accountable for highlighting varied perspectives and experiences within the Black community.
The award program will take place Thursday, August 4, 2022 at ODR Studios located at 89 Madison street, Newark, NJ at 4pm.

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Hosts From Pandemic to Progress Event Featuring US Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand

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Friday, June 18, 2021

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It will feature all star keynote speakers Senator Cory Booker , Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Natalie Madeira Cofield , SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership.

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It will feature all star keynote speakers Senator Cory Booker , Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Natalie Madeira Cofield , SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership.
The event will conclude with attendees participating in an all-hands brainstorming session to develop a working plan of action to grow their businesses.
WCEC Board President, Alyce Hackett adds, "Small business owners hit hardest by the pandemic are looking for key resources and relief.
As a Small Business Administration Resource Partner and Women's Business Center, the WCEC's mission is to help small businesses succeed.

Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Launches at AJC Global Forum

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Senators jointly announced today, at the 2021 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum, the launch of the bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.

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Senators jointly announced today, at the 2021 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum, the launch of the bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.
"We are going to show real leadership on this issue," said Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada, who was joined by Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina and Cory Booker of New Jersey at the AJC Global Forum as the co-founders of the new caucus.
The mission of the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations is to raise awareness of each community's challenges and needs around the country, to confront antisemitism, racism, and bigotry and tobring Black and Jewish communities together.
Creation of the Senate caucus comes two years after the bipartisan House Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations was launched at the 2019 AJC Global Forum in Washington, D.C.

Association of Black Cardiologists Announces Support for 2021 Black Maternal Health Momnibus

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Association of Black Cardiologists is proud to endorse the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, a historic legislative package introduced by Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Association of Black Cardiologists is proud to endorse the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, a historic legislative package introduced by Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus.
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act will build on existing maternal health legislation, like policies to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, with 12 bills to comprehensively address every dimension of America's maternal health crisis.
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act makes investments in social determinants of health, community-based organizations, the growth and diversification of the perinatal workforce, improvements in data collection, and support for moms and babies exposed to climate change-related risks.
"The ABC applauds Congresswomen Underwood and Adams and Senator Booker for using the full weight of elected office to improve maternal health and eliminate racial inequities through the introduction of The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021," said Michelle A. Albert, MD, President, Association of Black Cardiologists.

End Citizens United and Let America Vote Statement on Re-Introduction of H.R. 1, the For the People Act

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Monday, January 4, 2021

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Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- End Citizens United//Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement on the re-introduction of H.R.

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Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- End Citizens United//Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller released the following statement on the re-introduction of H.R.
1 as the For the People Act.
It will restore the promise of our democracy and make government work better for all Americans.
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and End Citizens United and Let America Vote Action Fund President Tiffany Muller recently wrote an op-ed calling on Congress to pass the For the People Act to safeguard our elections and protect the right to vote.

Senator Cory Booker & Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Speak at The Fortune Society's "Hope & Justice Gala"

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Monday, November 9, 2020

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Senator Cory Booker (D - NJ) and Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee will be featured guest speakers at Hope & Justice , The Fortune Society's annual gala taking place virtually on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

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Senator Cory Booker (D - NJ) and Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee will be featured guest speakers at Hope & Justice , The Fortune Society's annual gala taking place virtually on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Senator Booker and Mr. Holder, both stalwart champions of justice reform, will address a virtual crowd of business and civic leaders, philanthropists, criminal justice advocates, and other Fortune supporters.
JoAnne Page, Fortune's President and CEO said, "Our honorees and special guests have an enduringcommitment to justice and humanity.
Each works to tear down barriers that thwart equal justice, while working to rebuild lives through a fairer justicesystem."

U.S. Senator Cory Booker and Former Governor Jeb Bush Headline Final Day of National Charter Schools Conference

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today marks the final day of the 2020 Virtual National Charter Schools Conference ( NCSCvirtual ).

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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today marks the final day of the 2020 Virtual National Charter Schools Conference ( NCSCvirtual ).
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), represent the bi-partisan support that charter schools have held for nearly three decades, and the across-aisle unity Americans are looking for in our public leaders.
"Today's line-up of keynote speakers sends a clear message about the roots of charter schools, as well as our future.
Next year's National Charter Schools Conference will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana from June 20 June 23, 2021.