Politics of the United States

Family Research Council Welcomes Andrew Brunson as Special Advisor for Religious Freedom

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Monday, July 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council is pleased to announce that Pastor Andrew Brunson has joined FRC as Special Advisor for Religious Freedom.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council is pleased to announce that Pastor Andrew Brunson has joined FRC as Special Advisor for Religious Freedom.
  • In October 2016, Andrew Brunson was falsely accused of terrorism and held for two years in Turkish prisons.
  • We are honored to welcome Andrew Brunson to the FRC team to help us in our vital mission of protecting and advancing religious freedom both at home and abroad."
  • Andrew Brunson, FRC's Special Advisor for Religious Freedom, added:
    "During my imprisonment in Turkey, Family Research Council advocated for my release and encouraged many to pray for me.

Cerence to be Added to the S&P MidCap 400 Effective July 7, 2021

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Friday, July 2, 2021

BURLINGTON, Mass., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced the company will be added to the S&P MidCap 400, effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC), AI for a world in motion, today announced the company will be added to the S&P MidCap 400, effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
  • We are thrilled to be added to this prestigious stock index, said Sanjay Dhawan, CEO, Cerence.
  • Since becoming a public company in October 2019, weve been intensely focused on creating shareholder value and driving growth for Cerence.
  • Cerence (NASDAQ: CRNC) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the mobility world.

Trump Could Win in 2024: Will our Democracy Survive? New book examines "moment of truth" for American democracy.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

"How do you govern when you [Biden] lost", said Donald Trump on various radio shows.

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  • "How do you govern when you [Biden] lost", said Donald Trump on various radio shows.
  • Will our democracy survive if Trump gets another shot at the presidency?
  • Author Donald A. Collins considers this the moment of truth for America and our democracy in his new book " Trump Becoming Macbeth ."
  • Collins has a no holds barred perspective of close to four generations of progress in America.

Chelsea Financial Services Installs New ADA Compliance Software to Make Their Website CHFS.com More Accessible for Those with Disabilities

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

"We recently updated our website with the express goal of making our site compliant with the laws and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)."

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  • "We recently updated our website with the express goal of making our site compliant with the laws and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)."
  • After extensive research comparing various vendors and software solutions, Chelsea Financial Services purchased and installed an ADA Compliance software solution from Nth Degree Media and Management Group, Inc. (Nth Degree Group / nthdegreegroup.net ).
  • Nth Degree Media and Management Group, Inc. ( nthdegreegroup.net ) is a Digital Marketing Agency, Software Sales and Software Developer based in Miami, Florida.
  • Their ADA CompliaSite ( adacompliasite.com ) software is an affordable option to help ensure a site's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Family Research Council Welcomes Jennifer Bauwens as Director of the Center for Family Studies, Releases New Publication on Ethical Principles for the Helping Profession

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council is pleased to announce Dr. Jennifer Bauwens has joined the FRC team as Director of the Center for Family Studies.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council is pleased to announce Dr. Jennifer Bauwens has joined the FRC team as Director of the Center for Family Studies.
  • In her role at Family Research Council, she researches and advocates for policies that will best serve the health and well-being of families and communities.
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins stated:
    "We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Bauwens to the FRC team to direct our Center for Family Studies.
  • Jennifer Bauwens, Director of the Center for Family Studies at Family Research Council, added:
    "I'm delighted to join FRC at this critical time in history.

No Labels Launches Delaware Ad Campaign to Boost 2-Party Infrastructure Deal

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

It's part of a broader No Labels campaign to boost the emerging bipartisan infrastructure proposals from the G-21 Senate group and House Problem Solvers Caucus and to help President Biden deliver on his enduring promise of bipartisanship.

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  • It's part of a broader No Labels campaign to boost the emerging bipartisan infrastructure proposals from the G-21 Senate group and House Problem Solvers Caucus and to help President Biden deliver on his enduring promise of bipartisanship.
  • The ad, which is running nationally via digital platforms asks viewers to visit nolabels.orgto sign a letter urging bipartisan action on infrastructure.
  • VOICEOVER: Now our president has a chance to reach a consensus deal on our nation's infrastructure.
  • VOICEOVER: Now our president can reach an historic deal with Republicans and Democrats on our nation's infrastructure.

Supreme Court Gives Victory To Religious Liberty, Children, Says Family Research Council

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council praised the 9-0 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court inFulton vs. Philadelphia today, which unanimously upheld the First Amendment right ofCatholic Social Services (CSS).

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  • WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Research Council praised the 9-0 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court inFulton vs. Philadelphia today, which unanimously upheld the First Amendment right ofCatholic Social Services (CSS).
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement:
    "The decision today by the Supreme Court is a substantial win for religious liberty.
  • Katherine Beck Johnson, Research Fellow for Legal and Policy Studies at Family Research Council, stated:
    "Today's unanimous decision is a clear win for religious liberty.
  • Mary Beth Waddell, Director of Federal Affairs for Family and Religious Liberty at Family Research Council, stated:
    "Today's victory is a victory for the most vulnerable women, children, and families in our society.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Mike Turner June 2021 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Mike Turner (R-Ohio) our June 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the push to add more money for the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Mike Turner (R-Ohio) our June 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the push to add more money for the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.
  • In fiscal year (FY) 2021, $1.7 billion in earmarks were added for 17 unrequested F-35 aircraft, bringing the total to $10.6 billion since FY 2001.
  • For wanting to add more money for the F-35, he is an obvious choice for CAGWs June Porker of the Month.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

American Voters, including Republicans and Swing Voters, Support President Biden Helping Global Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts and Look to America to Lead

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

79% of American voters, including Republicans and Trump voters, support the U.S. helping global vaccination efforts.

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  • 79% of American voters, including Republicans and Trump voters, support the U.S. helping global vaccination efforts.
  • In fact, 79 percent of voters (including Republicans and Independents) support the U.S. helping global vaccination efforts and 76 percent support the U.S. being the leader to help vaccinate countries around the world.
  • "After four years of Trumpism and absence from the world stage, we find national voters strongly support America leading global efforts to distribute coronavirus vaccines.
  • This support notably transcends partisan lines and should give the Biden Administration clear approval of their current and future humanitarian vaccine efforts."

New National Survey Shows Voters Want Bipartisan Agreement on Spending Bills, Oppose COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waivers and Reject Government Setting Prices for Health Care

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The survey shows that more than six in ten voters (62%) do not want new federal government spending bills, like President Biden's Jobs and Family plans, passed without reaching a compromise with and getting bipartisan support from Republicans in Congress.

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  • The survey shows that more than six in ten voters (62%) do not want new federal government spending bills, like President Biden's Jobs and Family plans, passed without reaching a compromise with and getting bipartisan support from Republicans in Congress.
  • More than seven in ten voters are concerned that waiving COVID-19 vaccine IP could have significant negative implications on the safety and efficacy of supply.
  • Looking specifically at health care, the most important issue for majorities of voters across party continues to be the cost of health insurance coverage (53%).
  • Public Opinion Strategies conducted the national online survey among N=1,000 registered voters from May 13 - 19, 2021.