Caucuses of the United States Congress

International Forum Explores End Goal of a Free and Unified Korea; Fresh Start to US-ROK Alliance

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Saturday, February 27, 2021

Forum discussions considered a bold, new "free and unified Korea framework" calling for a comprehensive, end-game approach to the resolution of longstanding Korean peninsula issues encompassing security and denuclearization, economic development, and human rights.

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  • Forum discussions considered a bold, new "free and unified Korea framework" calling for a comprehensive, end-game approach to the resolution of longstanding Korean peninsula issues encompassing security and denuclearization, economic development, and human rights.
  • One focal point for the discussion was President Joseph Biden's remarks last October during the U.S. presidential campaign to the Korean news agency Yonhap.
  • U.S. congressional leadersincluding Korean Americans Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA), Rep. GK Butterfield (D-NC) and Rep.
  • This would provide a clear end goal for Korea policy and a framework for all negotiations with the North.

AAFA Is Proud to Support Major Legislative Package Addressing America’s Black Maternal Health Crisis

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Monday, February 8, 2021

It is a legislative package introduced today 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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  • It is a legislative package introduced today 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 of 2021 will build on existing maternal health legislation.
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
  • We are encouraged to see meaningful legislation aimed at addressing the maternal health crisis in the U.S. which is disproportionately impacting Black women and their families.

CCAGW PAC Endorses Maryland Rep. Andy Harris for Re-election to the House of Representatives

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Friday, October 2, 2020

Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement of Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.)

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  • Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement of Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.)
  • CCAGW PAC based its endorsements on the candidates lifetime score in CCAGWs 2019 Congressional Ratings.
  • During his tenure in the House, Rep. Harris has been a strong and reliable vote to curb government waste and reform Washington, said CCAGW PAC Chairman Tom Schatz.
  • I urge his constituents to re-elect Rep. Harris to the House of Representatives.

CCAGW PAC Endorses Reps. Ken Buck and Doug Lamborn for Re-election

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement of Reps. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) and Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.).

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  • Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement of Reps. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) and Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.).
  • CCAGW PAC based its endorsements on the candidates lifetime score in CCAGWs 2019 Congressional Ratings.
  • Rep. Buck has a lifetime rating of 97 percent and Rep. Lamborn has a lifetime rating of 95 percent.
  • During their tenures in the House, Reps. Buck and Lamborn have been strong and reliable votes to curb government waste and reform Washington, said CCAGW PAC Chairman Tom Schatz.

Beer Institute Names Representative Dan Newhouse as 2020 Beer Champion

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) as one of its 2020 Beer Champions for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) as one of its 2020 Beer Champions for his instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.
  • The Beer Institute recognized Rep. Newhouse alongside Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
    Millions of Americans owe their livelihood to our nations beer industry, and I want to thank Rep. Dan Newhouse for his leadership in supporting legislation that aids U.S. brewers and beer importers, said Jim McGreevy, President and CEO of the Beer Institute.
  • The beer industry supports nearly 5,000 beer industry jobs and more than $771 million in economic output in Washingtons Fourth Congressional District.
  • Alex Davidson Beer Institute [email protected] Elizabeth Daniels Rep. Newhouse [email protected]

Award-Winning Respect My Vote! Campaign Re-Launches for 2020 Election

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Monday, August 3, 2020

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote!

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote!
  • non-partisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election.
  • is the longest running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign.
  • The campaign is targeting states such as AL, CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NV, PA, TX, VA, and WI.

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Writes to Senator Booker, Rep. Jackson Lee to Express Support for Their Legislation on Reparations

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Monday, July 13, 2020

1083), introduced by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).

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  • 1083), introduced by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).
  • It was one of the first acts of the USCM under new President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
  • The mayor has pledged to put forward an ambitious agenda entitled American Breakthrough, and this reparations legislation is an important building block of that effort.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors--The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Tim Ryan and Rep. Ro Khanna May 2020 Porkers of the Month

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) our May 2020 Porkers of the Month for trying to trick Americans into thinking they are getting free money.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) our May 2020 Porkers of the Month for trying to trick Americans into thinking they are getting free money.
  • On April 14, 2020, Reps. Ryan and Khanna introduced H.R.
  • Rep. Ryan himself admitted that the new proposal would cost the government in the trillions more each month.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Presents Combating COVID-19 VIRTUAL Town Hall

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

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    Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Chair, Bipartisan Congressional Coronavirus Task Force
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  • PRESS: We are asking media to connect in ZOOM at 6:45PM EST | 5:45PMCST to hold your place.
  • To RSVP and if there are questions, please email [email protected]
    On April 15, 2020 the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, National Bar Association and the National Medical Association jointly released "Joint Statement on the Response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic: A Public Health Manifesto."
  • Tonight's conversation speaks to many of these issues, particularly as they relate to the African American community.

iAnthus Announces Conclusion of Special Committee's Investigation

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Monday, April 27, 2020

In response, the Board determined that it was in the best interests of the Company to form the Special Committee and retain outside counsel to conduct a detailed investigation.

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  • In response, the Board determined that it was in the best interests of the Company to form the Special Committee and retain outside counsel to conduct a detailed investigation.
  • The Special Committee's investigation examined all material allegations against the Company included in the Online Report.
  • Mr. Maslow is the co-founder of iAnthus and has served as the President and a director of the Company since its inception.
  • iAnthus currently has a presence in 11 states, and operates 33 dispensaries (FL-14, AZ-4, MA-1, MD-3, NY-3, CO-1, VT-1 and NM-6 where iAnthus has minority ownership).