Legislators

Lord Ashcroft announces the publication date of 19 August 2021 for his latest book, Red Knight: The Unauthorised Biography of Sir Keir Starmer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
British MPs, Labour Party, Socialist International, Legislators, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Leaders of the Labour Party, Official Opposition, Brexit, Keir Starmer

LONDON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Read the two-part serialisation of Red Knight in the Mail on Sunday here (part 1) and here (part 2).

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  • At Westminster, he was swiftly elevated to the shadow Cabinet, and in April 2020 he became the leader of the Labour Party.
  • Starmer was the architect of Labour's second-referendum Brexit policy, which was considered a major factor in its worst electoral defeat for nearly a century.
  • Is he the voice of competence and moderation who can put his party back on the political map?
  • His books include Victoria Cross Heroes: Volumes I and II; Call Me Dave: The Unauthorised Biography of David Cameron; White Flag?

Latest news - Statement by TLD Co-Chairs - Delegation for relations with the United States

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Sunday, July 25, 2021
European Parliament, Miapetra Kumpula-Natri, Legislators, Germany, David McAllister, Bernd Lange

"On response to the coronavirus pandemic, we applaud the remarkable scientific breakthroughs that have allowed safe and effective vaccines to be developed so quickly.

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  • "On response to the coronavirus pandemic, we applaud the remarkable scientific breakthroughs that have allowed safe and effective vaccines to be developed so quickly.
  • The European side called for reciprocity from the United States in lifting coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
  • We agreed that the European Union and the United States must lead together.
  • The European Parliament delegation consisted of Radosaw Sikorski (TLD Co-Chair, Poland, EPP), Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Finland, S&D), Nicolae tefnu (Romania, RENEW), David McAllister (Germany, EPP) and Bernd Lange (Germany, S&D).

Media Advisory: Governor Polis, Speaker Garnett to Dedicate Memorial Statue of Colorado General & State Hero Maurice Rose

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Philanthropy, Public policy, Government, Defense, State, Local, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Defense, Jerry Sonnenberg, Leroy Garcia, Maurice Rose, Military personnel, State government in the United States, Legislators

State and local Colorado media are invited to join Colorado officials at a dedication ceremony of Colorado General Maurice Roses memorial statue.

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  • State and local Colorado media are invited to join Colorado officials at a dedication ceremony of Colorado General Maurice Roses memorial statue.
  • WHAT: A 10 ft bronze statue to honor Colorados 2-star General Maurice Rose, became a reality due to the support of Colorado Speaker of the House Alec Garnett, Senate President Leroy Garcia, Representative Patrick Neville, and Senator Jerry Sonnenberg.
  • HJR21-1012 , the Resolution to approve the installation of the statue on Capitol grounds, kicks off the effort to build, erect, and maintain the memorial of General Rose.
  • For more information: Please contact Paul Shamon (303.757.0399, [email protected] ) and visit the official website of the General Rose monument at RoseMonument.org .

Highlights - Vote on the General budget of the EU for 2022 - all sections - 14 July 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Antonio Tajani, Constitutional amendment, European Parliament, Legislatures, European Union, Legislators, Politics of the European Union, Committees of the European Parliament

AFCO will vote on the three budgetary amendments to the EU 2022 budget proposed by the Chair and AFCO's rapporteur for the 2022 budget Antonio Tajani and four proposals for Pilot Projects in form of budgetary amendments tabled by the AFCO Members.

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AFCO will vote on the three budgetary amendments to the EU 2022 budget proposed by the Chair and AFCO's rapporteur for the 2022 budget Antonio Tajani and four proposals for Pilot Projects in form of budgetary amendments tabled by the AFCO Members.

ACRO Applauds Release of Cures 2.0 Draft Legislation

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Public policy, Government, Healthcare reform, Health, Public policy, Clinical trials, General Health, Diana DeGette, 21st Century Cures Act, Fred Upton, Legislatures, Acro, Members of the United States Congress, Legislators

The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) congratulates Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) on the release of the Cures 2.0 discussion draft, an update to the landmark 21st Century Cures Act.

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  • The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO) congratulates Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Fred Upton (R-MI) on the release of the Cures 2.0 discussion draft, an update to the landmark 21st Century Cures Act.
  • The Cures Act took significant steps to modernize the clinical trial ecosystem, and ACRO welcomes this effort to build upon that progress.
  • Representing companies that provide services and technologies for a majority of clinical trials worldwide, ACRO was pleased to be an information resource for the 21st Century Cures Act in 2015, and we congratulate Representatives DeGette and Upton on the release of the Cures 2.0 discussion draft, said Doug Peddicord, ACROs Executive Director.
  • ACRO looks forward to working with Reps. DeGette and Upton, and their colleagues in the Senate, on advancing these solutions into law.

Biz2Credit to Host Forum with U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen on PPP Successes and Lessons Learned on Wednesday, June 23

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democratic Party, Shahin, Legislatures, State government in the United States, Legislators

Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a leading advocate in the U.S. Senate for small business owners.

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  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a leading advocate in the U.S. Senate for small business owners.
  • The second round of the PPP, which closed on May 28, was a success for millions of small businesses across the country.
  • To register for the online forum on Wednesday, June 23, at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) / 8:30 a.m. (PDT), visit the Biz2Credit COVID-19 Webcast Center .
  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen is the first woman in American history to be elected both a governor and a U.S.

Highlights - Contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act) - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Andreas Schwab, Rapporteur, Digital Markets Act, Politics of the European Union, European Union, Legislators

On 21 June, IMCO will hear a presentation of the draft report by Mr Andreas Schwab (EPP) on the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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  • On 21 June, IMCO will hear a presentation of the draft report by Mr Andreas Schwab (EPP) on the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  • In his draft report, the Rapporteur supports the Commission proposal and suggests strengthening some of its main elements.
  • Furthermore, the Rapporteur proposes changes in order to clarify the self-executing nature of the obligations and prohibitions foreseen in the Regulation and to strengthen the anti-circumvention prohibition.
  • The Rapporteur also submits that the Commission should be allowed to request national authorities to support market investigations for the designation of gatekeepers.

Highlights - Structured dialogue with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Legislatures, Italian nobility, Paolo Gentiloni, Government of Italy, Legislators, Climate change policy, European Green Deal, European Union directives

On Monday 21st June, 14:45-15:45, the Members of the ECON Committee will hold a structured dialogue with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni in order to discuss the next coming Commission work programme in the tax area, in particular the proposals on a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, an EU digital levy and the review of the Energy Tax Directive.

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On Monday 21st June, 14:45-15:45, the Members of the ECON Committee will hold a structured dialogue with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni in order to discuss the next coming Commission work programme in the tax area, in particular the proposals on a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, an EU digital levy and the review of the Energy Tax Directive.

Rasmussen University Gives Back During 13th Annual Community Service Day

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Education, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, University, Rasmussen University, Rasmussen, Legislatures, Legislators

Rasmussen University, a regionally accredited private university, will give back to its local communities during its 13th annual Community Service Day on Fri., June 11.

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  • Rasmussen University, a regionally accredited private university, will give back to its local communities during its 13th annual Community Service Day on Fri., June 11.
  • During this years Community Service Day, Rasmussen University employees will share their volunteer experience on social media using the hashtag #RasCommunity.
  • Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs.
  • Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.

Highlights - Highlights from the AFCO meeting of 25 May 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Charles Goerens, Government of Luxembourg, Government, Legislators

AFCO members elected Mr. L. Vincze (PPE) as Vice-Chair.

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  • AFCO members elected Mr. L. Vincze (PPE) as Vice-Chair.
  • The other candidate was Ms. L. Huhtasaari (ID).
  • The hearing on European political parties & political foundations was organised in the context of the upcoming report by Mr. R. Wieland (PPE) & Mr. C. Goerens (Renew).
  • In the next meeting, the discussion will continue with members of European parties & the Director of the said Authority.