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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Hopes of Replenishing RRF Dashed by Senate

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 (S. 4008), ending the possibility of replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The vote is a devastating blow to the restaurant industry and small business operators.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the SmallBusinessCOVID Relief Act of 2022(S. 4008), ending the possibility of replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).
  • "When Congress offered these restaurants the RRF lifeline, restaurant owners and operators made business decisions based on those commitments.
  • "Today, a Senate filibuster dashed the promise made to more than 177,000 small business owners in communities across the country" said Sean Kennedy, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association.
  • The American Rescue Plan established the RRF with $28.6 billion that Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) called a down payment to restaurants.

USA-IT Applauds Senate Resolution to Combat Illegal Trade & Money Laundering Crimes

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Senate Resolution 610 urging Congress to step up efforts to combat illegal trade, international criminal organizations and trade-based money laundering (TBML).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Senate Resolution 610 urging Congress to step up efforts to combat illegal trade, international criminal organizations and trade-based money laundering (TBML).
  • USA-IT has put forward a set of policy recommendations to help dismantle illicit marketplaces and disrupt illegal trade.
  • United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) is a public education initiative to combat black-market trade.
  • Tackling illegal trade requires cooperation and public-private partnerships, making full use of existing expertise, information sharing, innovative solutions, and evolving technologies.

New Study: Utility Water Conservation Programs Save Water, Lower Customer Bills

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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This study, The Economic Value of Water Efficiency, is yet another proof point showing that water conservation promotes affordability.

Key Points: 
  • This study, The Economic Value of Water Efficiency, is yet another proof point showing that water conservation promotes affordability.
  • Because of its commitment to both water conservation and affordability for customers, Cal Water supports SB 1469 (Sens.
  • Our study shows that conservation practices work to not only save water, but also save customers money.
  • Passage of SB 1469 is needed to ensure water agencies arent penalized for water efficiency programs that address Californias water crisis and lower water bills.

Eco Innovation's Next-Gen Cannabis Extraction Technology on Track for Full Commercial Launch as U.S. House Considers Federal Cannabis Legalization

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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The bill essentially aims to remove cannabis from the list of federally controlled substances, which could open the door for true federal legalization of cannabis in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • The bill essentially aims to remove cannabis from the list of federally controlled substances, which could open the door for true federal legalization of cannabis in the United States.
  • However, the bill would not require states to legalize cannabis but would leave regulatory discretion up to states.
  • The GET system's plant extraction method promises to reduce waste from vaping cannabis and to provide better standardization of extracts in products.
  • Unlike current technology in the marketplace, this technology utilizes a non-CO2 solvent and cofactors to extract selected bioactive compounds from plant materials.

New Resources Educate Decisionmakers on Insurance Coverage of Rx Digital Therapies

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 29, at 1 p.m. ET, Aimed Alliance will host a free webinar on HR.com to educate human resources (HR) professionals on the advantages of providing health insurance coverage of prescription digital therapies.

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  • ET, Aimed Alliance will host a free webinar on HR.com to educate human resources (HR) professionals on the advantages of providing health insurance coverage of prescription digital therapies.
  • Tuesday's one-hour webinar is entitled "Covering Prescription Digital Therapeutics: A Win-Win for Employers and Employees."
  • The program will explore the FDA clearance process for digital therapies, how the products enhance health care, and how employers can add PDTs to their formularies.
  • The webinar builds upon recent coalition efforts to educate policy makers on the need for patient access to PDTs.

America's Leading App-Based Companies Launch Flex, A New Industry Association

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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The association will advocate for commonsense solutions on a range of issues affecting workers, consumers, businesses, and other stakeholders who comprise the app-based economy.

Key Points: 
  • The association will advocate for commonsense solutions on a range of issues affecting workers, consumers, businesses, and other stakeholders who comprise the app-based economy.
  • Flex will give a voice to an industry driving the new American economy forward," said Kristin Sharp, CEO of Flex.
  • Together, we advocate for policies that enable our industry to continue delivering for the people who count on our platforms.
  • He served as President of the US Conference of Mayors from 2018-2019 and as President of the African American Mayors Association from 2015-2016.

Catholics for Choice Applauds Historic Senate Abortion Vote as Continued Progress Remains Essential

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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While the motion did not achieve the 60 votes necessary to proceed, it marked the Senate's first standalone vote on proactive abortion rights legislation in decades.

Key Points: 
  • While the motion did not achieve the 60 votes necessary to proceed, it marked the Senate's first standalone vote on proactive abortion rights legislation in decades.
  • Here is a statement from Catholics for Choice President Jamie L. Manson:
    "For the 68% of U.S. Catholics who support the legal abortion protections in Roe v. Wade, today's vote is an important amplification of our Catholic social justice values.
  • We thank the 46 members of the Senate, including 13 Catholics like Sens.
  • Compelled by our faithfully-formed consciences and guided by our Catholic values, Catholics for Choice will not stop until our elected officials do just that."

ATA Hails Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Red Tape for Professional Drivers

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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"With a shortage of roughly 80,000 drivers, we should be making the process of becoming a professional truck driver as user friendly as possible," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.

Key Points: 
  • "With a shortage of roughly 80,000 drivers, we should be making the process of becoming a professional truck driver as user friendly as possible," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear.
  • "Since 9/11, the federal government has created a number of secure credentials for commercial drivers to ensure the safety and security of our country," Spear said.
  • "However, with multiple credentials comes increased bureaucracy and costs that professional drivers must navigate.
  • Making these waivers permanent will reduce regulatory burdens in the CDL testing process without compromising the safety of our roadways.

Toyota Material Handling Introduces 22 New Electric Models in Historic Product Launch

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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Toyota Material Handling announced the release of 22 new electric products as part of the company's growing portfolio of world-class material handling products and solutions.

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  • Toyota Material Handling announced the release of 22 new electric products as part of the company's growing portfolio of world-class material handling products and solutions.
  • Warehouses and distribution centers everywhere need material handling equipment that can help them keep pace with the speed of commerce.
  • This historic product release puts Toyota in a position to lift up customers with the material handling solutions they need to be successful in today's demanding market."
  • Toyota's historic product introduction includes a range of new warehousing solutions, including 12 new reach truck models giving Toyota the industry's most expansive reach truck lineup .