Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

Diversified Search Group Names Two New Managing Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group , one of the nation's top executive search firms, has announced that experienced and highly respected executives Kira Anderson and Andrew Tarsy have joined the firm as managing directors.

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  • Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group , one of the nation's top executive search firms, has announced that experienced and highly respected executives Kira Anderson and Andrew Tarsy have joined the firm as managing directors.
  • Kira Anderson has joined Diversified Search Group's Industrial practice as Managing Director.
  • "Kira and Andy bring exceptional highly sought-after expertise in rapid growth areas," said Aileen K. Alexander , CEO at Diversified Search Group.
  • Before joining Diversified Search Group, Kira Anderson was a senior partner at True Search focused on the Frontier Tech industry and recruiting Product, Data and Technology leaders.

FOX News Media Extends Bret Baier’s Multi-Year Deal

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Additionally, Baier will continue to co-anchor 2024 election coverage and host The Bret Baier Podcast on FOX News Audio.

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  • Additionally, Baier will continue to co-anchor 2024 election coverage and host The Bret Baier Podcast on FOX News Audio.
  • Additionally, he hosts The Bret Baier Podcast, which encompasses the Common Ground and All-Star Panel audio offerings under one umbrella.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.
  • Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month.

FOX News Channel’s Bret Baier to Interview Former President Donald Trump on Monday June 19

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday, June 19th.

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  • FOX News Channel’s (FNC) chief political anchor and executive editor of Special Report Bret Baier will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday, June 19th.
  • The interview marks Baier’s first with the former president since 2018 and will air during FNC’s Special Report at 6 PM/ET with a focus on the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
  • His program, Special Report with Bret Baier, has averaged over 2.2 million viewers a night this year, routinely ranking in the top five most-watched shows in all of cable news.
  • Owned by Fox Corporation, FNC is available in nearly 80 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top 10 programs.

Kennedy Institute Opens Civic Education Spring Program Reservations for K-12 Students Nationwide

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221020005222/en/
    LEARNING BY LEGISLATING: K-12 students from all 50 states can enjoy a uniquely engaging civic education experience online and in-person at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston this school year.
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    In 60- and 120-minute sessions, students can learn about government and the legislative process by becoming U.S.
  • Highly trained, non-partisan instructors from the Kennedy Institute lead sessions that are available at no charge to public-school students in all 50 states.
  • For students in grades 3-5, the Kennedy Institute is pleased to announce the return of the Future Senator program.

The Senate Project Debate Series Moves Ahead with Sen. Rob Portman and Sen. Chris Murphy August 1

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) will headline a one-hour debate at George Washington Universitys Jack Morton Auditorium carried live and on demand across the C-SPAN platforms, including streamed on C-SPAN Now .

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  • Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) will headline a one-hour debate at George Washington Universitys Jack Morton Auditorium carried live and on demand across the C-SPAN platforms, including streamed on C-SPAN Now .
  • Senator Portman has been an important legislative partner in the Senate, and I look forward to our lively discussion next month.
  • The goal of The Senate Project debate series is to reintroduce the culture of seeking common ground and consensus that has been the essence of the Senate since it was conceived in 1789.
  • Senators Murphy and Portman were critical leaders in this Congress signature achievements - investing in American infrastructure and confronting gun violence.

Global Film Studio Appoints Hawaii State Senator from USA, Mr. William Espero, As New Board Member

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Before his retirement from state government in 2018, William "Will" Espero served in the Hawaii State Legislature for 19 years, three years in the House of Representatives, and 16 years in the State Senate. Senate Leadership positions he held included Senate Vice-President and Majority Floor Leader. He was also chairman of the Senate Housing Committee and the Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs.

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  • The series is currently streaming on Global Film Studio's paid channel, available to viewers worldwide at globalcinema.online .
  • Since 2012, Global Film Studio has also organized the annual Global Nonviolent Film Festival , which went fully online in 2016.
  • Global Film Studio has six divisions including the Global Nonviolent Film Festival (founded in 2012), Global Film Actors Agency (founded in 2012) and Global Cinema Online (founded in April 2021): globalfilmstudio.com
    Will Espero is a Filipino-American born in Yokosuka, Japan at the U.S.
  • In 2003, she opened her first film company, Adhara Properties, that financed and produced the critically acclaimed feature film Punctured Hope.

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Bernie Sanders Debate Live June 13 on FOX News Media Streaming Service FOX Nation

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

While this debate series will showcase sharp political disagreements, it will also foster areas of common purpose moving forward.

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  • While this debate series will showcase sharp political disagreements, it will also foster areas of common purpose moving forward.
  • Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) engaging in a one-hour policy debate.
  • The debate, moderated by FOX News Channels Bret Baier, will be held in the Kennedy Institutes full-size replica of the U.S. Senate Chamber and streamed on FOX Nation.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

Civic Education: Learning by Legislating at the Kennedy Institute

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Educational experiences at the Kennedy Institute use immersive role-play and simulation to teach civics and inspire our countrys next generation of leaders.

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  • Educational experiences at the Kennedy Institute use immersive role-play and simulation to teach civics and inspire our countrys next generation of leaders.
  • A two-minute video showing Kennedy Institute virtual education programs can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVr99Jq4toA .
  • Since it opened in 2015, the Kennedy Institute has welcomed more than 100,000 students for in-person and online civic education programs and classes.
  • In the coming year, the Kennedy Institute is particularly focused on welcoming more students and teachers from the 44 states outside New England for online programming.

Tusk Strategies Launches First of Its Kind Crypto + FinTech Practice, Led by Eric Soufer

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Monday, January 10, 2022

In recent years, Tusk Strategies has advised industry leaders such as Paxos, Circle, eToro, Tezos, Apex Crypto, Dibbs, Melio, and MoneyLion, among many others.

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  • In recent years, Tusk Strategies has advised industry leaders such as Paxos, Circle, eToro, Tezos, Apex Crypto, Dibbs, Melio, and MoneyLion, among many others.
  • Prior to joining Tusk, Eric Soufer served as a top adviser to two New York Attorneys General, the New York State Assembly Speaker and Senate Majority Leader.
  • Tusk Strategies has been advising some of the biggest names in the Crypto and FinTech space since 2014.
  • Tusk Strategies was founded by venture capitalist, philanthropist and political strategist Bradley Tusk and is now led by co-CEOs Chris Coffey and Matt Yale.

Sen. Gounardes & Families Host Rally to End the Inequity in Funding For Schools Serving New York's Most Vulnerable Students

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Because of a decade-long lack of investment in special education in New York, students with disabilities are at risk of being left behind.

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  • Because of a decade-long lack of investment in special education in New York, students with disabilities are at risk of being left behind.
  • Not-for-profit schools face a critical teacher shortage with a vacancy rate now as high as 30 percent according to a recent survey by IAC.
  • Since 2012, not-for-profit schools serving children with disabilities who cannot be served by their local school districts have received significantly less aid than local districts.
  • By signing the bill into law, the Governor would put an end to funding discrimination for schools serving thousands of children and families across New York.