United States Capitol

Preservationists, Environmentalists, and Small Businesses Protest Demolition of State Capitol

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星期一, 三月 22, 2021
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and Public Accountability for Our Capitol are urging the governor and legislative leadership to stop the demolition and to restore the historic Capitol Annex through a transparent process as required by law.

Key Points: 
  • and Public Accountability for Our Capitol are urging the governor and legislative leadership to stop the demolition and to restore the historic Capitol Annex through a transparent process as required by law.
  • In addition, the Historic State Capitol Commission, required by law to review and advise the Legislature on any changes to the Capitol, was denied information and kept out of the development process.
  • Thousands of Californians and small businesses have joined Save Our Capitol!
  • The U.S. Capitol hides its visitor entrance, so it doesn't distract from the original historic Capitol the Capitol Annex Project does the opposite.

DoubleVerify Study: Online Hate Speech Tripled Following the Capitol Riot on January 6th

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星期五, 二月 19, 2021
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According to DVs analysis, inflammatory and misleading news increased 83%, year-over-year, during this past November and the U.S. Presidential Election.

Key Points: 
  • According to DVs analysis, inflammatory and misleading news increased 83%, year-over-year, during this past November and the U.S. Presidential Election.
  • Key events DV analyzed include:
    The Capitol riot Content related to hate speech tripled in the 10 days following the Capitol riot compared with the 10 days preceding the riot.
  • During the week of January 10th, in the wake of the Capitol riot, the volume of inflammatory politics and news content increased 21% week-over-week.
  • Black Lives Matter movement growth During the two months following George Floyds death, DV saw the rate of content related to hate speech nearly triple compared with May 2020.

Nation's Capital Welcomes Fifth D.C. Area Cambria Hotel

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星期四, 二月 18, 2021
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The nine-story, 154-room hotel is the brand's fifth property in the greater Washington, D.C. area, among Cambria hotels in College Park, Maryland; Rockville, Maryland; Arundel Mills, Maryland; and in D.C. near the Convention Center.

Key Points: 
  • The nine-story, 154-room hotel is the brand's fifth property in the greater Washington, D.C. area, among Cambria hotels in College Park, Maryland; Rockville, Maryland; Arundel Mills, Maryland; and in D.C. near the Convention Center.
  • Located at 69 Q Street SW, the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront is situated in the heart of the District's growing Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.
  • The hotel is managed by Donohoe Hospitality Services, a leading hotel management company dedicated to excellence in service while providing outstanding performance for its owners and partners.
  • Additionally, Cambria guests can limit their interactions with hotel staff by using the Cambria Contactless Concierge Service, a text messaging service for housekeeping requests, to-go food orders, meeting room requests and more.

John Fenzel Joins Task Force 1621 to Help Lead a 9/11-Like Commission Investigating the Siege on the Capitol

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星期三, 二月 17, 2021
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"I am honored and excited to have John on the team," said Heath Gross, TF1621's Team Lead.

Key Points: 
  • "I am honored and excited to have John on the team," said Heath Gross, TF1621's Team Lead.
  • John Fenzel is a senior Army Special Forces officer who served for over 30 years on our nation's battlefields around the world.
  • Following the events of January 6th, Fenzel created the first publicly available timeline of the Capitol occupation.
  • The task force commission is also mandated to provide both tactical and strategic recommendations designed to guard against future acts of extremist violence and domestic terrorism.

USIP Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol, Calls for Recommitment to America's Democratic Principles

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星期二, 一月 12, 2021
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"The assault on the U.S. Capitol was a dark, terrifying moment in our history," said Lise Grande, president and CEO, USIP.

Key Points: 
  • "The assault on the U.S. Capitol was a dark, terrifying moment in our history," said Lise Grande, president and CEO, USIP.
  • "Nothing is more sacred than our shared responsibility as Americans to promote democracy and build peace."
  • "Russia, China, and Iran are already using the attack on the U.S. Capitol to undermine democratic principles and justify their own authoritarian practices," said Stephen J. Hadley, chair, USIP Board of Directors.
  • More information on Passing the Baton: Securing America's Future Together is forthcoming to USIP's website: www.USIP.org
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Capitol Counsel Expansion Accelerates

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星期二, 一月 12, 2021
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"We are thrilled that John, Martie, and Jim are joining Capitol Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled that John, Martie, and Jim are joining Capitol Counsel.
  • Their expertise and skills will greatly complement our team," Capitol Counsel Partner, Shannon Finley, said this morning.
  • Capitol Counsel is a full-service, bipartisan and bicameral advocacy firm recognized for its expertise in tax, health care, financial services, energy, commerce, and trade.
  • For more information on Capitol Counsel, please visit our website at www.capitolcounsel.com or contact John D. Raffaelli at (202) 861-3200.

Dallas National Security Attorney Nick Oberheiden Representing Individuals Involved in the Capitol Building Breach

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星期五, 一月 8, 2021
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DALLAS, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Oberheiden P.C., a national security and federal defense law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has announced that founding attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden is representing several individuals who entered the Capitol building during the Electoral College certification on January 6, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Oberheiden P.C., a national security and federal defense law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has announced that founding attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden is representing several individuals who entered the Capitol building during the Electoral College certification on January 6, 2021.
  • Furthermore, as Mr. Oberheiden explains, the simple fact that individuals were able to enter the Capitol building without authorization and by overwhelming the local police forces might raise significant national security concerns as well.
  • "The events that transpired at the Capitol building on January 6 were shocking, unprecedented, and they exposed critical shortcomings in the physical security preparation at the Capitol," says Mr. Oberheiden.
  • "The fact that individuals were able to infiltrate the Capitol building while Congress was in sessionand even access individual Representatives' and Senators' officesclearly raises fundamental national security concerns.

Got Freedom?: Video Shows Police Preventing GOP Electors In Michigan From Performing Lawful Duties

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星期二, 十二月 15, 2020
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today shows a police officer preventing GOP elected officials and presidential electors from entering the State Capitol building while Governor Whitmer and Democrat electors were allowed in the building.

Key Points: 
  • today shows a police officer preventing GOP elected officials and presidential electors from entering the State Capitol building while Governor Whitmer and Democrat electors were allowed in the building.
  • State police, called out by Governor Whitmer, even prohibited delivering paperwork and messages relating to the work of the elected officials and electors.
  • This shutting down of the capitol prohibited Republicans legislators from expressing concerns about the manner in which the 2020 election was conducted.
  • And today, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer prohibited legislators from expressing these concerns at the capitol while allowing Democrat electors and others inside the capitol.

Obama-Biden Vet, Robert Diamond, Merges with Capitol Counsel

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星期四, 十一月 12, 2020
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Diamond brings a unique mix of two decades of private sector, government and political experience to Capitol Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • Diamond brings a unique mix of two decades of private sector, government and political experience to Capitol Counsel.
  • "I am excited to join the Capitol Counsel team and lead its executive branch practice at this important moment of transition for our country.
  • Capitol Counsel is a full-service, bipartisan and bicameral advocacy firm recognized for its expertise in tax, health care, financial services, energy, commerce and trade.
  • For more information on Capitol Counsel, please visit our website at www.capitolcounsel.com or contact John D. Raffaelli at (202) 861-3200.

California Preservationists, Environmentalists, and Small Business Supporters Call for a Stop to the Extravagant and Unnecessary Capitol Annex Demolition

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星期五, 十月 30, 2020
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The Legislative Analyst's Office estimates an increase of 33% above base cost of a project using revenue bonds.

Key Points: 
  • The Legislative Analyst's Office estimates an increase of 33% above base cost of a project using revenue bonds.
  • is urging Governor Newsom and lawmakers to stop the demolition and to restore the historic Capitol Annex instead.
  • The project is slated to destroy as many as 100 historic trees in Capitol Park some of which are more than a century old.
  • The governor recently directed his Department of General Services to rehabilitate instead of destroying three other historic state buildings.