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International Conservation Caucus Foundation Honors Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, the Bezos Earth Fund and Chairwoman Kay Granger for Conservation Leadership at Congressional Awards Gala

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday evening, the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF) presented Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, and the Bezos Earth Fund with the Good Steward Award and Chairwoman Kay Granger with the Teddy Roosevelt® International Conservation Award at its U.S. Congressional International Conservation Leadership Awards Gala at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.

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  • Other prominent speakers included Paraguay President Santiago Peña, House Speaker Emeritus Kevin McCarthy, and CEO of the Global Environment Facility Carlos Manuel Rodríguez.
  • Nature feeds our spirit and brings us together," said Jeff Bezos, chair of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • The United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus includes more than a third of the U.S. Congress and over a fourth of the U.S. Senate.
  • Chairwoman Kay Granger — introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham — was presented with the ICCF Teddy Roosevelt® International Conservation Award, which recognizes outstanding conservation leadership in government.

Delaware State University Returns To Wilmington

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Friday, February 25, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delaware Congressional Delegation joined Delaware State University trustees, faculty, staff, and students as well as Delaware Governor John Carney, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, and other civic leaders at an event unveiling "Delaware State University Riverfront," a $4.7MM facility donated by Capital One to the University last summer.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Delaware Congressional Delegation joined Delaware State University trustees, faculty, staff, and students as well as Delaware Governor John Carney, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, and other civic leaders at an event unveiling "Delaware State University Riverfront," a $4.7MM facility donated by Capital One to the University last summer.
  • Delaware State University President Tony Allen, who serves as Chair of President Biden's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities , was proud: "It's about time Delaware State University returned to the state's metropolitan center a city so many of our current students and alumni call home and a corporate hub for world-class employers like Capital One."
  • In addition to formally opening the facility, Capital One and Delaware State University shared a series of updates related to their expanded recruitment partnership.
  • Today's event featured products from local, small, minority-owned vendors and Delaware State University alumni-owned businesses, including Wilmington Green Box, a healthy food and cold-pressed juice business, that focuses on providing at-risk teens with entrepreneurial jobs.

Capitol Counsel Adds Former Manchin, Coons Senior Advisor And Communications Director As Partner, Expanding Offerings

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Capitol Counsel Partner Shannon Finley announced today that Joe Manchin and Chris Coons Alum, Jonathan Kott, will join the firm.

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  • Capitol Counsel Partner Shannon Finley announced today that Joe Manchin and Chris Coons Alum, Jonathan Kott, will join the firm.
  • "Jon was a very effective Communications Director and trusted senior advisor for seven years.
  • Kott served as communications director and senior advisor to Senator Manchin for seven years.
  • Senator Coons commented, "Jonathan Kott has served as a trusted advisor and close confidant, helping shape and steer my communications and relationships in Washington.

Members of Congress Head Back to Ye Olde England for a Good Cause: Shakespeare Theatre Company's Will on the Hill Fundraiser

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b"WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, June 7, Members of Congress and distinguished Washington influencers from both sides of the aisle will travel back to Shakespeare's day for one evening only!

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  • b"WASHINGTON, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, June 7, Members of Congress and distinguished Washington influencers from both sides of the aisle will travel back to Shakespeare's day for one evening only!
  • This year's Virtual Will on the Hill will be online with pay-what-you-will pricing that benefits Shakespeare Theatre Company's education and community engagement programs.
  • Yonatan Gebeyehu(Timon of Athens), Christopher Michael Richardson (Macbeth), Tom Story (Peter Pan and Wendy), Holly Twyford (Old Times)and Gregory Wooddell (The School for Lies) will join with members of Congress on the (virtual) stage for this outrageously funny fundraiser.
  • Chris Coons(D-DE) andSen.

Fourteen Leaders Receive National Recognition from America's Service Commissions

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Friday, September 25, 2020

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fourteen community leaders from across the nation were recognized at the 2020 America's Service Commissions (ASC) Innovation and Leadership Awards last night at the first ever virtual iteration of the event.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fourteen community leaders from across the nation were recognized at the 2020 America's Service Commissions (ASC) Innovation and Leadership Awards last night at the first ever virtual iteration of the event.
  • Congratulations to the following awardees:
    2020 ASC Innovation & Leadership Award Recipients:
    Friend of America's Service Commissions: Senator Chris Coons (Delaware)
    Friend of America's Service Commissions: Senator Roger Wicker (Mississippi)
    Friend of America's Service Commissions: Congressman Dave Loebsack (Iowa)
    "It's an honor to celebrate these fourteen national service leaders and champions right now at this critical juncture in our nation's history," said Kaira Esgate, CEO of America's Service Commissions.
  • America's Service Commissions (ASC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing and promoting the 52 state service commissions across the United States and territories with the mission to lead and elevate the state service network.
  • State service commissions are governor-appointed public agencies or nonprofit organizations made up of more than 1,200 commissioners, private citizens leading the nation's service movement and administering 80 percent of the federal AmeriCorps funds to address pressing community needs.

The Nature Conservancy Congratulates Senator Braun on Creation of Bipartisan Senate Climate Caucus

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Indiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy today applauds the actions taken by United States Senator Mike Braun (R-Jasper) in the formulation of a bipartisan Senate Climate Caucus, and the commitment to finding solutions to tackle climate change with co-chair Chris Coons (D-Del.).

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Indiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy today applauds the actions taken by United States Senator Mike Braun (R-Jasper) in the formulation of a bipartisan Senate Climate Caucus, and the commitment to finding solutions to tackle climate change with co-chair Chris Coons (D-Del.).
  • The Senate caucus would be the counterpart of the House Climate Solutions Caucus that reached nearly 100 members in the last Congress and proposed bipartisan measures that included a price on carbon.
  • The Nature Conservancy in Indiana is dedicated to fostering bipartisan support in Washington for durable solutions, including the creation of carbon markets, natural climate solutions and demonstrated climate leadership.
  • "The Nature Conservancy in Indiana has had a rich history with Sen. Braun," said Indiana State Director Larry Clemens.

Linde to partner with Delaware City Refining Company to establish new hydrogen production facilities

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Chris Coons (D-DE); Delaware City Mayor Stanley E. Green; and other dignitaries joined executives from Linde, PBF Energy, and DCRC in the groundbreaking ceremony.

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  • Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Chris Coons (D-DE); Delaware City Mayor Stanley E. Green; and other dignitaries joined executives from Linde, PBF Energy, and DCRC in the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • Also in attendance were Kevin Herbein, Presidentof United Steelworkers Local 4-898, and James Maravelias, President of the Delaware State AFL-CIO and Delaware Building Trades Council.
  • "Our partnership with Linde has allowed us to progress this attractive project, which will make our Delaware City Refinery even more competitive," added Tom Nimbley, PBF Energy's Chairman and CEO.
  • Dr. Raghu Menon, Vice President of Onsite Investment Projects for Linde Americas, remarked, "Linde is committed to development and delivery of exceptional value for our customers.

Linde to partner with Delaware City Refining Company to establish new hydrogen production facilities

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Linde and PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) are pleased to jointly announce that the companies and their guests broke ground yesterday for a new hydrogen plant that is being built in Delaware City, DE, in partnership with PBF subsidiary Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC).

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  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J.and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Linde and PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) are pleased to jointly announce that the companies and their guests broke ground yesterday for a new hydrogen plant that is being built in Delaware City, DE, in partnership with PBF subsidiary Delaware City Refining Company (DCRC).
  • Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Chris Coons (D-DE); Delaware City Mayor Stanley E. Green; and other dignitaries joined executives from Linde, PBF Energy, and DCRC in the groundbreaking ceremony.
  • Also in attendance were Kevin Herbein, Presidentof United Steelworkers Local 4-898, and James Maravelias, President of the Delaware State AFL-CIO and Delaware Building Trades Council.
  • "Our partnership with Linde has allowed us to progress this attractive project, which will make our Delaware City Refinery even more competitive," added Tom Nimbley, PBF Energy's Chairman and CEO.