Members of the United States Congress

New Jersey Launches Mobile App to Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with Path to Reentry

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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The partnership will provide all formerly incarcerated New Jersey citizens with a step-by-step guide to navigate the resources and support needed during their first three months in society.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will provide all formerly incarcerated New Jersey citizens with a step-by-step guide to navigate the resources and support needed during their first three months in society.
  • Now more than ever, our partner organizations need every tool available to direct people to employment opportunities while providing training to maximize employees' potential."
  • "With 3,000 people soon to be released from New Jersey prisons, we knew we had to do something to help," said Bob Menendez, U.S.
  • About New Jersey Reentry Corporation:
    The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) is a non-profit agency with a social mission to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from incarceration.

New Mexico extends successful partnership to get students back on track after education interruption

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Monday, October 5, 2020
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Participants in the ENGAGE New Mexico program are connected to a personal academic coach to help the students develop plans for success in challenging times, answer questions about technology and curriculum, and connect students to community support.

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  • Participants in the ENGAGE New Mexico program are connected to a personal academic coach to help the students develop plans for success in challenging times, answer questions about technology and curriculum, and connect students to community support.
  • The ENGAGE New Mexico program is a partnership between New Mexico's Public Education Department and Graduation Alliance, an organization that provides academic and social-emotional support to help create equitable learning experiences for students who might otherwise struggle in school.
  • Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is pleased that New Mexico has taken a national leadership role in providing this kind of support.
  • "Right now, however, it is important to recognize the fact that this crisis has made many more students vulnerable.

CCAGW PAC Endorses Arizona House Candidates

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement of four Arizona candidates for re-election to Congress: Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), and David Schweikert (R-Ariz.).

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement of four Arizona candidates for re-election to Congress: Reps. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), and David Schweikert (R-Ariz.).
  • CCAGW PAC bases its endorsements of incumbents on a candidates lifetime score as listed in CCAGWs 2019 Congressional Ratings.
  • During their tenures in the House, Reps. Biggs, Gosar, Lesko, and Schweikert have been strong and reliable votes to curb government waste and reform Washington, said CCAGW PAC Chairman Tom Schatz.
  • CCAGW PAC is affiliated with the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, a 501(c)(4) organization.

Beer Institute Names Representative Kathleen RIce as 2020 Beer Champion

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) as one of its 2020 Beer Champions for her instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Representative Kathleen Rice (D-NY) as one of its 2020 Beer Champions for her instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.
  • The Beer Institute recognized Rep. Rice alongside Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
    Millions of Americans owe their livelihood to our nations beer industry, and I want to thank Rep. Kathleen Rice for her 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 operates in every corner of our nationemploying our neighbors, friends and family.
  • Im honored to be recognized as a 2020 Beer Champion by the Beer Institute, and I will continue working to support the industrys sustained success through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Beer Institute Names Representative Dan Newhouse as 2020 Beer Champion

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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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.

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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]

Beer Institute Names Senator Debbie Stabenow as 2020 Beer Champion

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) as one of its 2020 Beer Champions for her instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) as one of its 2020 Beer Champions for her instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.
  • The Beer Institute recognized Sen. Stabenow alongside Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
    Millions of Americans owe their livelihood to our nations beer industry, and I want to thank Senator Stabenow for her 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 operates in every corner of our nationemploying our neighbors, friends and family.
  • Thank you to the Institute for this special recognition, said Senator Stabenow.

Beer Institute Names Senator Steve Daines as 2020 Beer Champion

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) 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.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced United States Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) 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 Sen. Daines alongside Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
    Millions of Americans owe their livelihood to our nations beer industry, and I want to thank Senator Daines and 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 operates in every corner of our nationemploying our neighbors, friends and family.
  • Im grateful to the Beer Institute for honoring me with the 2020 Beer Champion award, said Senator Daines.

Beer Institute Names Senators Daines and Stabenow and Representatives Newhouse and Rice 2020 Beer Champions

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced it named United States Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) as well as Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) as the 2020 Beer Champions for their instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute announced it named United States Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) as well as Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) as the 2020 Beer Champions for their instrumental leadership in supporting federal policies that aid the success of U.S. brewers and beer importers.
  • Millions of Americans owe their livelihood to our nations beer industry, and I want to thank Senators Daines and Stabenow as well as Representatives Newhouse and Rice for their leadership in supporting legislation that aids U.S. brewers and beer importers, said Jim McGreevy, president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
  • Im grateful to the Beer Institute for honoring me with the 2020 Beer Champion award, said Senator Daines.
  • Alex Davidson Beer Institute [email protected] Miles Novak Senator Daines [email protected] Robyn Bryan Senator Stabenow [email protected] Elizabeth Daniels Rep. Newhouse [email protected] Stuart Malec Rep. Rice [email protected]

AARP Spotlights Importance of 50+ Voters in New Presidential and Senate State Polls

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP released a series of battleground state polls of likely voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today AARP released a series of battleground state polls of likely voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
  • The window is closing, so candidates need to address concerns of 50-plus voters now."
  • The polls also surveyed key U.S. Senate races, which found:
    In Arizona, Democrat Mark Kelly (48%) leads incumbent Republican Sen. Martha McSally (45%).
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Khaled Salem Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate in New York State

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Monday, August 17, 2020
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Khaled Salem today announced that he is running for the U.S. Senate, challenging four-term incumbent Chuck Schumer in the 2022 election.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Khaled Salem today announced that he is running for the U.S. Senate, challenging four-term incumbent Chuck Schumer in the 2022 election.
  • "New York State is one of the most diverse places in the country, perhaps even in the entire world," remarked Khaled.
  • "For this reason, it needs representation in the Senate that can deliver legislative outcomes reflecting its unique cultural and religious needs.
  • Khaled will be running inthe next regular United States Senate elections, which will be held on November 8, 2022.