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BET News Presents “State of Our Union: Vice President Kamala Harris” Hosted by Soledad O’Brien, Premiering Friday, July 9 at 8 PM ET/PT

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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BET News presents State of Our Union: Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by Soledad OBrien an exclusive half-hour primetime news special filmed at the White House featuring a one-on-one conversation between OBrien and Vice President Harris.

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  • BET News presents State of Our Union: Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by Soledad OBrien an exclusive half-hour primetime news special filmed at the White House featuring a one-on-one conversation between OBrien and Vice President Harris.
  • State of Our Union: Vice President Kamala Harris premieres Friday, July 9 at 8/7c on BET.
  • So, the thing that I just want to remind folks of is that you have the power.
  • State of Our Union: Vice President Kamala Harris is executive produced by Jason Samuels for BET; Steven Ramey serves as Supervising Producer.

U.S. Senators And Congressmen Respond To Byron Allen's Call To Action To Revise And Update Federal Civil Rights Law

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Friday, June 25, 2021
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Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT), Cory Booker (NJ), and Ron Wyden (OR) along with Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Mondaire Jones (NY-17) introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 -- legislation that would amend and strengthen Section 1981, the nation's oldest federal civil rights law enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

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  • Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT), Cory Booker (NJ), and Ron Wyden (OR) along with Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Mondaire Jones (NY-17) introduced the Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 -- legislation that would amend and strengthen Section 1981, the nation's oldest federal civil rights law enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
  • This is the same civil rights statute that was at issue in the case Allen litigated to a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • A wide range of stakeholders from academia, business, and law voice strong support for the measure.
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CRES: Growing Climate Solutions Act One Step Closer to Becoming Law, Giving Free-Market Win to Farmers, Businesses, the Climate

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded the U.S. Senate passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) by a vote of 92 to 8.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded the U.S. Senate passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) by a vote of 92 to 8.
  • The bipartisan legislation was originally sponsored by Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).
  • The Growing Climate Solutions Act is exciting because it would allow valuable carbon credits to be harvested along with any crops farmed using climate-friendly practices.
  • I commend Senators Braun, Stabenow, Graham and Whitehouse for their continued leadership on this legislation and for prioritizing commonsense clean energy and climate policy.

Merck Appoints Michael Klobuchar Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Michael Klobuchar has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy officer, a newly created role, effective July 5, 2021.

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  • Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Michael Klobuchar has been appointed executive vice president and chief strategy officer, a newly created role, effective July 5, 2021.
  • As chief strategy officer, Klobuchar will become a member of Mercks Executive Committee and lead the advancement and execution of the companys strategy.
  • I am honored to become Mercks chief strategy officer, and I look forward to working closely with Rob and the Executive Committee to advance our companys strategy and amplify the impact of our companys remarkable scientific capabilities in an evolving industry, Klobuchar said.
  • Klobuchar is currently senior vice president, Merck Research Laboratories Finance and Global Project and Alliance Management.

Clark Atlanta University Welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris To CAU And Accepts The White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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ATLANTA, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vice President Kamala Harris and other top officials paid a visit to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the Atlanta University Center today as part of the Department of Health and Human Services "We Can Do This Bus Tour" and to issue the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.

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  • ATLANTA, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Vice President Kamala Harris and other top officials paid a visit to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the Atlanta University Center today as part of the Department of Health and Human Services "We Can Do This Bus Tour" and to issue the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.
  • Harris acknowledged Clark Atlanta's president George T. French Jr., the presidents of other Atlanta University Center colleges, AUC students, and other special guests during the tour stop at CAU.
  • "It is an absolute honor to meet and welcome Vice President Kamala Harris to our beautiful campus during the "We Can Do This Bus Tour" and to accept the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge.
  • Vice President Harris' overall role is to learn more about Clark Atlanta University's COVID-19 efforts.

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Hosts From Pandemic to Progress Event Featuring US Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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It will feature all star keynote speakers Senator Cory Booker , Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Natalie Madeira Cofield , SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership.

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  • It will feature all star keynote speakers Senator Cory Booker , Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Natalie Madeira Cofield , SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership.
  • The event will conclude with attendees participating in an all-hands brainstorming session to develop a working plan of action to grow their businesses.
  • WCEC Board President, Alyce Hackett adds, "Small business owners hit hardest by the pandemic are looking for key resources and relief.
  • As a Small Business Administration Resource Partner and Women's Business Center, the WCEC's mission is to help small businesses succeed.

Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Launches at AJC Global Forum

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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Senators jointly announced today, at the 2021 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum, the launch of the bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.

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  • Senators jointly announced today, at the 2021 American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum, the launch of the bipartisan Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.
  • "We are going to show real leadership on this issue," said Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada, who was joined by Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina and Cory Booker of New Jersey at the AJC Global Forum as the co-founders of the new caucus.
  • The mission of the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations is to raise awareness of each community's challenges and needs around the country, to confront antisemitism, racism, and bigotry and tobring Black and Jewish communities together.
  • Creation of the Senate caucus comes two years after the bipartisan House Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations was launched at the 2019 AJC Global Forum in Washington, D.C.

SkyWater Applauds Senate Action and the White House 100-Day Supply Chain Review Report

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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The developing piece of legislation is expected to provide $52 billion to fund semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing initiatives.

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  • The developing piece of legislation is expected to provide $52 billion to fund semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing initiatives.
  • Additionally, the Biden Administrations intense, thorough 100-day review studying supply chain challenges in critical industries, including semiconductors, has resulted in a comprehensive report identifying gaps and suggested solutions from across industries on how best to address this challenge.
  • Last week, SkyWater hosted Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips at its Minnesota facility to discuss challenges and opportunities for increasing domestic capabilities for microelectronics manufacturing.
  • SkyWater is ready to do our part once the House passes, and President Biden signs, the U.S.

Advocates Mobilize To Ask President To Fund Colorectal Cancer Research

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones will be taking to Twitter for the first ever #PrioritizeCRC Twitter Takeover .

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  • Colorectal cancer survivors, caregivers, and loved ones will be taking to Twitter for the first ever #PrioritizeCRC Twitter Takeover .
  • Advocates will be tweeting at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris urging them to prioritize colorectal cancer in their efforts to end cancer as we know it .
  • Advocates also have the opportunity to add their name to a petition urging President Biden and Vice President Harris to prioritize colorectal cancer research efforts.
  • Every March since 2005, Fight CRC advocates have met in Washington D.C. for Call-on Congress to urge legislators to support greater funding for colorectal cancer research and prevention efforts.

SkyWater Hosts Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips on June 1, 2021 for a facility tour and press conference to review challenges and opportunities for increasing domestic capabilities and capacities for microelectronics and related technologies.

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  • Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Dean Phillips on June 1, 2021 for a facility tour and press conference to review challenges and opportunities for increasing domestic capabilities and capacities for microelectronics and related technologies.
  • Klobuchar and Phillips joined SkyWater president and CEO Thomas Sonderman and other staff for a fab tour.
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    Rep. Dean Phillips, SkyWater president & CEO, Thomas Sonderman and Sen. Amy Klobuchar during Bloomington, Minnesota fab tour and press conference on June 1, 2021.
  • We are grateful to have hosted Senator Klobuchar and Representative Phillips at our Minnesota facility.