Opinion · 117th Congress
America deserves a pro-jobs climate plan
Through innovation and the strength of our workers, the United States has once again become the world’s No. 1 producer of oil, natural gas and renewables in the world.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Though never adopted, the ‘Green New Deal’ left its mark
[jwp-video n=”1″] Climate summit The resolution’s reintroduction comes before Biden is scheduled to host a two-day international climate summit, with heads of state appearing and speaking virtually
Policy · 117th Congress
Change of government and political turmoil keep lobbyists busy, disclosures show
to federal voting rights legislation” as well as congressional Democrats’ major overhaul of elections, voting, campaign finance and lobbying laws, a bill given the ceremonial top-priority number of HR 1.
Congress · 117th Congress
Tech tools help deepen citizen input in drafting laws abroad and in U.S. states
[jwp-video n=”1″] Although some U.S. states are taking small steps toward engaging their citizens more through technology, democracies such as Taiwan and Brazil are making greater strides in
Opinion · 117th Congress
Cooperation: The opportunity is there for the taking
In 2020, the Senate passed five major COVID-19 relief bills by wide margins: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, passed 96-1 on March 5.Families First Coronavirus
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden weaves climate crisis throughout his budget outline
Within Energy, the proposal calls for $1.9 billion to create an emissions-free electricity network by 2035, $8 billion for “clean energy” technologies, $7.4 billion for science and $1 billion to
It’s Time to Think Differently: Developing the Future Sustainable Package
Comparative studies often show that carton packages like ours have a lower carbon footprint than alternative packages[1] because they are made of about 70% paperboard from responsibly managed forests,
White House · 117th Congress
What’s in Biden’s infrastructure investment, corporate tax plan
The one-time investment is sweeping, covering everything from climate change to workforce development, and would amount to an investment of about 1 percent of the GDP per year over eight years, according
Congress · 117th Congress
Schumer lays out ambitious spring, early summer agenda
[jwp-video n=”1″] Schumer’s “Dear Colleague” was just one of three communication tools he used Thursday to talk about the upcoming legislative agenda.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sanders rolls out nearly $3 trillion in tax increase proposals
A Biden campaign plan to raise taxes on multinationals would raise somewhere between $500 billion and $1 trillion over a decade, according to independent estimates, while his proposed 10-percent tax credit
Policy · 117th Congress
Democrats offer priorities via stand-alone infrastructure bills
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Congress · 117th Congress
Biden support for ‘talking’ filibuster adds to debate among Senate Democrats
The bill will be designated as S 1 to highlight its importance; the House-passed companion is HR 1.
Policy · 117th Congress
Yes, the pandemic crushed carbon emissions. Now they’re back
accomplishment is pretty remarkable,” said Ethan Zindler, head of Americas at BloombergNEF, of emissions cuts and renewables growth, adding that lowering emissions from the transportation sector, the No. 1
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP critics unlikely to let up on Haaland after confirmation
[jwp-video n=”1″] Haaland supporters also suggested critics crossed the line by tossing out words like “radical” to describe her attitude toward the environment. Conservative Rep.
Policy · 117th Congress
Pandemic demanded plastics, but not the recycled kind
[jwp-video n=”1″] While the pandemic has increased plastic use, Hoover said it also might have increased public awareness of the issue as people see just how much packaging is coming into their
Congress · 117th Congress
Top Democratic tax writers differ on clean energy breaks
The transportation credit would apply to fuel sources averaging at least 25 percent cleaner than other fuels and scale up to $1 per gallon for zero-emission fuels and eliminate the per-manufacturer
Congress · 117th Congress
‘I still don’t feel safe’: House lawmakers adjust to metal detectors, new normal
[jwp-video n=”1″] Republicans who once made a scene, shouting at Capitol Police or dodging the screenings, are now complying as quietly as they would at the airport.
Congress · 117th Congress
House Agriculture gets second spending cardinal as member
The reconciliation package before the Senate would provide an estimated $4 billion for debt relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and $1 billion to expand a network of nonprofits, educational
Congress · 117th Congress
Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms in wake of Capitol attack
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Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping climate bill aims for zero carbon emissions by 2050
While China emits the most greenhouse gases of any nation now, the U.S. remains the No. 1 historical emitter.