Executive (government)

NSSF HONORS U.S. REP. JIM JORDAN AS 2023 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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Congressman Jordan is the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee and is a member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Congressman Jordan is the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee and is a member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
  • In these roles, Chairman Jordan has exposed the abusive policies forced by the Biden administration through the DOJ and ATF to attack the firearm and ammunition industry.
  • Chairman Jordan chastised ATF Director Steven Dettelbach for overstepping his authority when the bureau imposed new regulations on "stabilizing braces" in a 2023 hearing.
  • It's based on political beliefs and if you've got the wrong political beliefs, well, you're a potentially violent domestic extremist."

ManTech Appoints Christopher Copeland as Chief Digital Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer.
  • Reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Joseph Cubba, Copeland will lead ManTech’s strategic approach to delivering digital transformation for clients in the Defense, Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian sectors.
  • “That quality makes him the perfect match for ManTech.”
    Copeland joins ManTech from Accenture Federal Services where he most recently served as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer.
  • “At ManTech he will play an instrumental role in directing and developing next generation technology solutions that solve our clients’ toughest challenges today.

Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient consumer organization in the U.S., is raising public awareness on April 5, National Phosphorus Awareness Day, about the devastating impacts of unmanaged phosphorus levels in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Key Points: 
  • Kidney patients are at an increased risk for high phosphorus (termed hyperphosphatemia) due to their decreased kidney function and an inability to excrete excess nutrients, including phosphorus.
  • Kidney patients are medically complex and typically manage multiple co-related health conditions including hyperphosphatemia , hyperkalemia , CKD associated pruritis (CKD-aP) , and more .
  • Kidney patients and all people of goodwill involved in the fight to improve kidney health are making their voices heard by contacting their U.S.
  • Since 1969, The American Association of Kidney Patients has been a patient-led organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient care choice and medical innovation.

Nine Major Proposals for Government Regulating Artificial Intelligence Favored by Very Large Bipartisan Majorities of Voters

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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They endorse seven proposals currently under consideration in Congress and the Executive Branch for regulating AI-generated deepfakes and AI making decisions with the potential for harm.

Key Points: 
  • They endorse seven proposals currently under consideration in Congress and the Executive Branch for regulating AI-generated deepfakes and AI making decisions with the potential for harm.
  • (National 84%, Republicans 83%, Democrats 86%)
    Prohibit the public distribution of any pornographic deepfake made without the consent of the person being depicted.
  • (National 83%, Republicans 83%, Democrats 85%)
    Large bipartisan majorities also favor three proposals for closely regulating AI programs that make decisions which can significantly impact people's lives, including in healthcare, banking, hiring, and welfare.
  • A large bipartisan majority (81%) favors the US working to establish such a treaty and creating an international agency to enforce it (Republicans 77%, Democrats 85%).

Biden Administration's Abuse of Parole for Illegal Aliens Now Outpaces Admission of Legal Immigrants, Finds New Report by FAIR

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Biden administration has paroled in at least 1.8 million individuals in two years, giving these illegal aliens nearly the same benefits as green card holders.

Key Points: 
  • The Biden administration has paroled in at least 1.8 million individuals in two years, giving these illegal aliens nearly the same benefits as green card holders.
  • This widespread abuse of parole authority has been carried out in order to make the unprecedented influx of illegal aliens under the Biden administration less visible to the American public.
  • "This week Congress is holding hearings to examine the scope and impact of the Biden administration's flagrant abuse of parole.
  • FAIR's full report, Immigration Parole: The Executive Branch's Shadow Immigration System, can be found here .

HawkEye 360 Welcomes Jamal Ware as New Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in radio frequency (RF) data analytics, is thrilled to announce Jamal Ware's appointment as the new Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in radio frequency (RF) data analytics, is thrilled to announce Jamal Ware's appointment as the new Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.
  • "We are excited to welcome Jamal Ware to the HawkEye 360 team," said John Serafini, CEO of HawkEye 360.
  • Ware comes to HawkEye 360 with a distinguished background in government affairs.
  • I'm proud to join the HawkEye 360 team and help tell the story of the difference it's making to Congress and across the government."

NCLA Brief Asks High Court to Restore Law Forbidding Congress from Divesting Legislative Power

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Congress may not divest to an executive agency legislative power that Article I of the Constitution vests in it, a principle known as the nondelegation doctrine.

Key Points: 
  • Congress may not divest to an executive agency legislative power that Article I of the Constitution vests in it, a principle known as the nondelegation doctrine.
  • The Supreme Court should review the Sixth Circuit’s erroneous decision and deem unrestricted divestment of power impermissible.
  • NCLA’s amicus brief details how the nondelegation doctrine developed to prevent Congress from divesting legislative power to outside parties, but its modern application actually enables constitutional violations, wrongly legitimizing statutes that effectively grant power to the Executive Branch.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    “The nondelegation doctrine purports to prohibit Congress from delegating any lawmaking power to executive agencies.

Baldrige Foundation Supports Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance and Creation of New U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Futures Day, the Baldrige Foundation proudly celebrates the launch of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA), a new collective endeavor of leading foresight and strategy experts dedicated to the creation of a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight to navigate the 21st century's myriad threats, complexities, and opportunities. FFAA's mission aligns seamlessly with the Baldrige Foundation's emphasis on building resilience and long-term success across American organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The establishment of a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight would equip government leaders with robust capacities to enhance American resilience, adaptability, innovative capacity, and ability to lead through change.
  • "At the heart of our mission at the Baldrige Foundation lies a commitment to advancing performance excellence and resilience across all sectors, including the federal government," remarked Al Faber, President and CEO of the Baldrige Foundation.
  • The Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance's effort to establish an Office of Strategic Foresight aligns perfectly with this vision."
  • For more information on the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance (FFAA), visit their website where you can find their Case Statement .

Guidehouse Names Brian Gagnon Public Sector Financial Services Leader

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has appointed Brian Gagnon to serve as the firm's Public Sector Financial Services leader.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, has appointed Brian Gagnon to serve as the firm's Public Sector Financial Services leader.
  • With more than 25 years of experience, Gagnon has worked at the intersection of public sector consulting, commercial financial services, and the government.
  • "Brian is an exceptional leader with proven strengths in problem solving and analyzing critical situations," said Jessica Stallmeyer, Financial Services segment leader at Guidehouse.
  • "It's a very exciting time of digital transformation and innovation in financial services, and I am thrilled to be leading the immensely talented and passionate Public Sector Financial Services team as we work alongside our clients to navigate the road ahead," said Gagnon.

Union Pacific Announces Appointment of Andrew Brady to Vice President-External Relations, Retirement of Printz Bolin

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad has appointed Andrew Brady to vice president-External Relations, following Printz Bolin's retirement at the end of February.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad has appointed Andrew Brady to vice president-External Relations, following Printz Bolin's retirement at the end of February.
  • He previously served as Union Pacific's assistant vice president-External Relations.
  • Prior to joining the railroad five years ago, Brady was assistant vice president-Government Affairs at the Association of American Railroads.
  • "Printz's experience and relationship-building with elected officials and regulators were invaluable to Union Pacific," said Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena.