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Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Calls for Transparency and Open Access in Upcoming TransPerfect Court Case

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Legal, Other Government, Other Communications, Courts, Communications, Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Other Professional Services, Regions of the United States, Articles, Geography of the United States, Free software, Humanities, Transparency, Zoom, DELAWARE

The lack of transparency follows years of advocacy for more transparency on the Chancery Court by Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware (CPBD).

Key Points: 
  • The lack of transparency follows years of advocacy for more transparency on the Chancery Court by Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware (CPBD).
  • CPBD is calling on Bouchard and the court to provide a public Zoom link to remedy the disturbing lack of transparency on display.
  • Chris Coffey, Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Campaign Manager, said of the decision not to allow open access, How can employees ensure fair treatment when there is no access to the court?
  • Especially when the means for transparency is already being used for other cases in the court.

CGTN: What Are Generations of Chinese Communists Striving For?

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Saturday, February 27, 2021
Other Government, Public policy, Government, Countries, East Asia, Political ideologies, Politics of China, Chinese society, Confucian thought, Confucianism, Moderately prosperous society, China, Xi, Chinese Communist Party

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210227005021/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210227005021/en/
    "The original aspiration and the mission of Chinese Communists is to seek happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation," General Secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC Central Committee said in his report to the 19th CPC National Congress in October 2017.
  • "This founding aspiration, this mission, is what inspires the Chinese Communists to advance," Xi said.
  • China, in recent years, has been striving to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects and pursuing more balanced development.
  • As China embarks on a new journey to fully build a modern socialist country, today's Chinese Communists putting the people's and the nation's interests above those of themselves are gearing up to take on their responsibilities as the older generations did.

The Prime Minister of India, Hon. Shri Narendra Modi to Deliver Keynote Remarks at CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2021 and Receive the CERAWeek Global Energy and Environmental Leadership Award

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Other Government, Environment, Technology, Finance, Public policy, Government, Professional services, Alternative energy, Software, Energy, Articles, States and union territories of India, CERAWeek, Writers, Daniel Yergin, Narendra Modi, IHS Markit, Modi, Markit, Narendra

Shri Narendra Modi, will deliver a keynote address at CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2021, to be held virtually March 1-5.

Key Points: 
  • Shri Narendra Modi, will deliver a keynote address at CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2021, to be held virtually March 1-5.
  • Prime Minister Modi will participate in a special plenary with Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of IHS Markit and conference chair on Friday, March 5.
  • He will also receive the prestigious CERAWeek Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award in recognition of his commitment to sustainability in energy and the environment.
  • We are pleased to warmly welcome the Honorable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to CERAWeek by IHS Markit 2021, Yergin said.

CGTN: Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping: Why Do the People Support the CPC?

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Public policy, Government, Other Energy, Public policy, Environment, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Energy, Articles, Sustainable development, Contemporary history, United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals, Communism in Canada, Communist Party of Canada, COVID-19 pandemic, Extreme poverty

CPC member's acting as the vanguard in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a telling example of staying with the people.

Key Points: 
  • CPC member's acting as the vanguard in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic serves as a telling example of staying with the people.
  • Facing the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 39 million CPC members fought the virus on the frontline, and more than 13 million CPC members volunteered their services.
  • Nearly 100 million people were lifted out of extreme poverty over the last eight years, that's about 1,500 people per hour.
  • It also means China has reached the targets of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead of schedule.

Delays and Discord are Sinking COVAX, says AHF

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Other Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Philanthropy, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Foundation, AIDS, Health, Public policy, Government, Software, Operating systems, Computing, Universal Windows Platform apps, Instagram, Mobile software, Video software, Facebook, Twitter

High-income countries now have a confirmed 4.2 billion doses, whereas low- and middle-income countries have only 670 million total .

Key Points: 
  • High-income countries now have a confirmed 4.2 billion doses, whereas low- and middle-income countries have only 670 million total .
  • Fewer than 100 doses had been administered in low-income countries, as of Feb. 8.
  • Developing countries are tired of waiting on COVAXits dysfunction has pushed many to seek their own deals with pharma companies.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare
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FVCbank Expands Team With New Government Contracting Leadership

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Professional services, Public policy, Government, Other Professional Services, Other Government, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Primary dealers, Finance, Banks of the United States, Banks, Bank of America, Merrill, BofA Securities

FVCbank today announced Eric Pietras as its new SVP, Director, Government Contractor Banking Group, adding new strategic talent and expertise to augment the Banks leadership and lending teams.

Key Points: 
  • FVCbank today announced Eric Pietras as its new SVP, Director, Government Contractor Banking Group, adding new strategic talent and expertise to augment the Banks leadership and lending teams.
  • Eric has the expertise to support FVCbanks growth in government contract-focused community banking, said David W. Pijor, chairman and CEO of FVCbank.
  • Pietras also held positions as senior vice president and senior client manager for government contracting at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
  • "Eric possesses the knowledge and skill set needed to navigate the complexities of government contracting financial services for our customers," said Patricia Ferrick, president of FVCbank.

Grant Thornton names Beatrix Bernauer as chief risk and compliance officer

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Professional services, Public policy, Government, Legal, Other Government, Human resources, Accounting, Service companies, Grant Thornton, Grant Thornton International, Grant Thornton LLP, Consulting, Thornton, Companies, Regulatory compliance, Limited liability partnership, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton LLP has named Beatrix Bernauer as its chief risk and compliance officer, a new role at the firm.

Key Points: 
  • Grant Thornton LLP has named Beatrix Bernauer as its chief risk and compliance officer, a new role at the firm.
  • Bernauer, a principal in the firm, has served as Grant Thorntons chief compliance officer for the past three years establishing standards, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, as well as the firms own requirements.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Port Houston Weathers Historic Winter Storm

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Other Transport, Other Government, Trucking, Maritime, Engineering, Transport, Public policy, Government, Manufacturing, State, Local, Logistics, Supply chain management, Greater Houston, Geography of Texas, Galveston Bay Area, Texas, La Porte, Texas, Geography of Houston, Gulf of Mexico, Bayport Terminal, Port of Houston, Bayport, Houston

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday, following the unprecedented winter storm that hit Texas last week.

Key Points: 
  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met virtually in regular session on Tuesday, following the unprecedented winter storm that hit Texas last week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210224006211/en/
    Bayport Container Terminal - Port Houston temporarily suspended operations at its eight public terminals due to historic sub-freezing temperatures in Texas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Many Texans, including Port Houston employees and partners, suffered from the loss of electricity, heat, and water and damage to their homes during the record-breaking sub-freezing temperatures, as Port Houston suspended operations temporarily at its public facilities.
  • Roughly 80% of Port Houston employees experienced impacts from the winter storm, according to an internal survey.

$1 Trillion Pandemic Fund – A Modest Cost for Health Security, says AHF

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
General Health, Philanthropy, White House, Federal Government, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, AIDS, Health, Public policy, Government, Global health

Following the success of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, where governments, the private sector, civil society and communities are all interconnected and engagedthis new model of funding for global public health is urgently required.

Key Points: 
  • Following the success of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, where governments, the private sector, civil society and communities are all interconnected and engagedthis new model of funding for global public health is urgently required.
  • The world cannot afford to live in denial any longerwe are now seeing firsthand the consequences of failing to prepare.
  • And the $1 trillion price tag might seem steep until you consider that the U.S. has lost $16 trillion in wealth in the last year alone, said AHF President Michael Weinstein.
  • It is imperative that world leaders engage with the G20 Global Health Summit and World Health Assembly , along with any other suitable forums as a top global development priority.

Tetra Tech Wins $38.8 Million USAID Sustainable Energy Services Contract

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Public policy, Government, Alternative energy, Energy, Consulting, Other Government, Engineering, Professional services, Manufacturing, Tetra Tech, United States Agency for International Development, Terrestrial Trunked Radio, Industry economics), Tetra, Sustainable energy, Articles, Service industries

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Company a five-year, $38.8 million, single-award Sustainable Energy for Indonesias Advancing Resilience (USAID SINAR) contract to support Indonesia in delivering reliable and sustainable energy services.

Key Points: 
  • Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded the Company a five-year, $38.8 million, single-award Sustainable Energy for Indonesias Advancing Resilience (USAID SINAR) contract to support Indonesia in delivering reliable and sustainable energy services.
  • Through USAID SINAR, Tetra Tech energy specialists will develop innovative solutions to accelerate the deployment of sustainable energy systems, promote transparent and consistent policies, and modernize utility services.
  • Tetra Tech will also work with USAID and the Government of Indonesia to achieve its sustainable development goals in the energy sector, including expanding and improving energy services and increasing use of renewable energy resources.
  • Tetra Tech has supported USAIDs sustainable energy programs in Indonesia for more than 10 years, said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.