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Big tech loves this arrangement: Congressman Riley writes to DHS for ending OPT; claims 450,000 jobs 'stolen' from Americans

GOP Congressman Riley M Moore has written to new DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin to end OPT, STEM-OPT and CPT programs to save jobs for American graduates. He is not the first one to raise the demand amid the ongoing H-1B controversy but he detailed how these programs that allow foreign…

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Former House member David McKinley dies at 79

Former Rep. David B. McKinley, a West Virginia Republican who made support of the coal industry one of his highest priorities, died Friday at his home in Wheeling, W.Va. He was 79. Born in Wheeling on March 28, 1947, McKinley was a seventh-generation West Virginian whose ancestors settled in the…

Roll Call

'America-first' pricing: Higher fees for foreigners at US national parks stoke tourism concerns

The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.

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Higher fees for foreigners visiting US national parks stokes tourism concerns

A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses

The Independent UK

Republican Lawmaker Ridiculed for Suggesting Ditching China's 'Cheap Goods' Will Help Families: 'Kids Don't Need Toys, They Need Tariffs'

Rep. Riley Moore defended Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China, claiming higher prices on imported goods will be worth it for American families.

Latin Times

Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students

US congressional panel asks six universities to share data on students enrolled in science and technology programmes.

Al Jazeera

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US

A group of House Republicans has put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, citing national security concerns

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House Republicans Introduce Bill To Support Trump's Tariff Plans

House Republicans introduce U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act to support Trump's tariff agenda, sparking debate over economic impacts.

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Experience abounds among newcomers to House and Senate - Roll Call

As the 119th Congress kicks off Friday, some new members enter office with more prominent resumes in the politics or business worlds.

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11 fun facts and miscellanies about the 119th Congress - Roll Call

Scuba instructors, movie producers and a lot of 30-somethings are set to join the 119th Congress. A few fun facts about incoming lawmakers.

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Angling for open Appropriations seats set to ratchet up - Roll Call

There could be four vacant House Appropriations Committee positions for Republicans, and six open seats for Democrats.

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Justice tops Mooney in West Virginia Senate primary - Roll Call

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice won the Republican nomination for Senate in West Virginia, beating Rep. Alex X. Mooney.

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Economy and Society April 16, 2024: ESG approaches diverge in U.S. and Europe

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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West Virginia adds four banks to restricted institution list over ESG policies

West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore (R) announced April 8 that four large banks and financial services firms—Citigroup, TD Bank, HSBC, and The Northern Trust Company—were ineligible to do business with the state under a 2022 state law prohibiting contracts with businesses that boycott fossil fuel companies. The announcement came after…

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At the Races: Fiscal fun - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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West Virginia treasurer sends letter to financial institutions over ESG practices

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Tennessee joins open letter opposing ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

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MAGA rule will be ruinous for earth

MAGA seems intent on driving this country and our world all too literally to hell in a handbasket

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States sue Biden administration over ESG in retirement plans

As the new Republican House majority prepares to push back against ESG investing, some House Democrats have launched their own ESG-related caucus to counter Republicans’ efforts:

The Independent UK

Political spat over climate risks in investments gets hotter

The political fight is only getting fiercer over whether it’s financially wise or “woke” folly to consider a company’s impact on climate change, workers’ rights and other issues when making investments

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Economy and Society, August 9, 2022: NYC newspapers differ over ESG and its opponents

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Economy and Society, August 2, 2022: Governor DeSantis bans ESG criteria in state pension fund management

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: The GOP is now complaining about environmentally conscious investing

In May, Elon Musk went on the warpath against the investment model known by the initials ESG, short for "environmental, social and governance" principles.

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Economy and Society: Passive fund ownership of US stocks overtakes active—for first time

The Independent UK

GOP directs culture war outrage toward green investing craze

Red state officials are coming out swinging against growing Wall Street efforts to consider environmental risk in investment decisions

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