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Unfunded Calls for Community Action Against Possible Education Budget Cuts

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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DENVER, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unfunded, a proactive crowdfunding platform for school infrastructure, recently asked for intensified community action in response to the House Republican leadership's call for drastic cuts to public education. The billions in proposed cuts threaten to exacerbate existing disparities in school facilities, particularly in poor and minority communities.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unfunded, a proactive crowdfunding platform for school infrastructure, recently asked for intensified community action in response to the House Republican leadership's call for drastic cuts to public education.
  • The billions in proposed cuts threaten to exacerbate existing disparities in school facilities, particularly in poor and minority communities.
  • "Over the years, it's a sad fact that crowdfunding efforts have had to become ubiquitous in schools fighting for survival," said Vaishali McCarthy, Unfunded founder.
  • "And now, recent budget proposals by the U.S. House paint a troubling picture for the future of public education in America again.

Lev Parnas Unveils Explosive Memoir, SHADOW DIPLOMACY, in Highly Anticipated Black Friday Book Launch

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Pre-sales for the highly anticipated book commenced on Black Friday, November 24, 2023.
  • As a key figure with unique access to corridors of power who acted as a shadow presidential envoy, Parnas provides readers with a compelling narrative.
  • In a statement, Lev Parnas remarked, "I'm thrilled to share my experiences with readers in Shadow Diplomacy.
  • Pre-sales for Shadow Diplomacy began on Black Friday, November 24, 2023, allowing readers to secure copies before the official release date.

Why was the US House speaker just ousted from his job? And what does it mean for the Republican Party?

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted – by his own Republican Party – from the second-most important post in the American government.

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  • US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted – by his own Republican Party – from the second-most important post in the American government.
  • It was the first time in US history a speaker had been voted out in this way.
  • In the next few days, the House of Representatives will attempt to elect a new speaker.
  • The next few days will be a not-very-subtle reminder to the world that American politics remain divided and divisive.

CAGW Names House Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann August 2023 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) our August 2023 Porker of the Month for receiving $273.3 million in pork-barrel earmarks.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Energy-Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) our August 2023 Porker of the Month for receiving $273.3 million in pork-barrel earmarks.
  • Rep. Fleischmann has received almost 90 percent more in earmarks for fiscal year (FY) 2024 than the second highest member of the House of Representatives.
  • The $273.3 million in earmarks is also 10 times the amount that Rep. Fleishmann secured in FY 2023.
  • For more than two decades, Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers and government officials who have shown a blatant disregard for the taxpayers.

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - New Debt Ceiling Deal Cuts Budget for the IRS but not Expected to Affect Near-Term Enforcement Action

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The IRS budget cuts came as a surprise over Memorial Day weekend because of the debt ceiling deal.

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  • The IRS budget cuts came as a surprise over Memorial Day weekend because of the debt ceiling deal.
  • The total impact of this budget cut on the IRS's enforcement and modernization plans is uncertain at this time.
  • Regardless of your business or estate needs, the professionals at the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing are here for you.
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FAIR Calls for Swift Passage of House Immigration Bill that Would Deter Mass Illegal Immigration and End Asylum Abuse

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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The comprehensive Border Security and Enforcement Act is slated for a mark up by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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  • The comprehensive Border Security and Enforcement Act is slated for a mark up by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
  • Additional legislation is expected to be introduced by the House Homeland Security Committee later this week.
  • This bill would reassert control of our borders," said Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
  • Among the key provisions of the bill:
    Requires illegal aliens to make asylum claims at official ports of entry.

THE AMERICAN FREE ENTERPRISE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES 'CENTER FOR LEGAL ACTION'

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa , April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce (AmFree Chamber) launched a new project called "The Center for Legal Action."

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  • "The American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce creating the Center for Legal Action is welcome news to House Republicans," stated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA).
  • "I am honored to support Governor Branstad and the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce in fighting for the American free enterprise system and beating back this destructive regulatory excess."
  • General Barr will advise CLA on expanding its advisory board to include the nation's top legal talent, and on developing the group's legal strategy.
  • "Through CLA, we will stop the regulatory overreach holding this country back and reinforce the foundations of American free enterprise: the freedom to innovate, grow, and prosper."

APCI Endorses the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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BESSEMER, Ala., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) announced today that it heartily endorses the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week that seeks to end significant pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) excesses affecting prescription drug pricing in Medicaid managed care.

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  • BESSEMER, Ala., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) announced today that it heartily endorses the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week that seeks to end significant pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) excesses affecting prescription drug pricing in Medicaid managed care.
  • The Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act will put an end to spread pricing practices in Medicaid, saving taxpayer dollars while at the same time reimbursing pharmacies transparently and fairly while caring for state Medicaid patients across the country.
  • "This legislation is a win for taxpayers, patients, pharmacies, and advocates of transparency in the prescription drug marketplace," said APCI CEO Tim Hamrick.
  • APCI is committed to aggressively fighting for the passage of this legislation and calls on community pharmacists and other stakeholders to mobilize and support the passage of the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act.

Ankura Appoints Dana White to Lead Global Strategic Advisory Group

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.
  • Dana has spent more than 20 years working in government, media, and global business.
  • Her experience as a trusted advisor to top U.S. government officials and C-suite executives makes her uniquely qualified to lead and expand our global strategic advisory group," said Kevin Lavin , CEO of Ankura Consulting Group.
  • With experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, Dana has worked at the nexus of business, media, and government.

Ankura Appoints Dana White to Lead Global Strategic Advisory Group

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.
  • Dana has spent more than 20 years working in government, media, and global business.
  • Her experience as a trusted advisor to top U.S. government officials and C-suite executives makes her uniquely qualified to lead and expand our global strategic advisory group," said Kevin Lavin , CEO of Ankura Consulting Group.
  • With experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, Dana has worked at the nexus of business, media, and government.