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U.S. Secretary of Energy tours ABB E-mobility EV Charging Facility

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Secretary Granholm visited ABB E-mobility's production operations as part of her "People Powered Summer Road Trip," accompanied by longtime U.S. Representative and current Assistant Democratic Leader, James E. Clyburn.

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  • Secretary Granholm visited ABB E-mobility's production operations as part of her "People Powered Summer Road Trip," accompanied by longtime U.S. Representative and current Assistant Democratic Leader, James E. Clyburn.
  • ABB E-mobility's DC fast chargers made in Columbia, South Carolina enable the transition to an e-mobility economy and support a number of transformational federal and state government policies and programs.
  • Production began early this year and Terra 184 DC fast chargers produced in South Carolina have already been installed along American highways.
  • The state-of-the-art operations are another example of ABB E-mobility's leadership and commitment to a sustainable transportation future.

Deloitte's Washington National Tax Practice Names Capitol Hill Tax and Policy Veteran Anna Taylor as Deputy Managing Principal of Tax Policy Group

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte announced today that Anna Taylor — former tax and economic policy principal advisor to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) — has joined Deloitte's Washington National Tax practice as the deputy managing principal of the Tax Policy Group. With nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, Taylor has a keen understanding of current legislative dynamics, as well as factors and barriers to legislative success.

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  • With nearly two decades of Capitol Hill experience, Taylor has a keen understanding of current legislative dynamics, as well as factors and barriers to legislative success.
  • "Deloitte's capabilities will be enhanced now that Anna Taylor has joined our team as the deputy managing principal of the Tax Policy Group," said Banks Edwards , managing partner, Washington National Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP.
  • "Anna's experience and perspective will provide our clients with timely insights into the tax policy making process on Capitol Hill.
  • "While 2023 promises a divided government, tax policy will not be dormant," commented Jon Traub , managing principal, Tax Policy, Washington National Tax, Deloitte Tax LLP.

House Minority Leader James Beverly Delivers Democratic Response to State of the State

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly delivered the Democratic Response to Governor Kemp's State of the State.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly delivered the Democratic Response to Governor Kemp's State of the State.
  • Full text of Leader Beverly's speech:
    My fellow Georgians, I am Dr. James Beverly optometrist, father, and State Representative from Macon.
  • I serve as the Democratic Leader in the Georgia House, and I am honored to offer the Democratic Response to the Governors State of the State address today.
  • Our state leadership has not taken the basic steps that would prevent COVID in our homes, our workplaces, and our schools.