Legislators
As the world grapples with the evolving economic and geopolitical landscape, the US House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at revising China's classification as a "developing country" in international organizations. The move, seen as part of a broader rivalry between the US and China,
Legislators
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks led the introduction of the Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill aimed at reinforcing Congress' role in reviewing proposed arms sales and exports to prevent human rights
Legislators
U.S. Representative Paul Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09) has been a vocal critic of the COVID-19 national emergency declaration, which he believes has been misused by the executive branch. After the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res 7 on February 1, 2023, the Senate followed suit, ending the
Legislators
Rahul Gandhi, a leader of India's Congress party, was disqualified as a Member of Parliament on March 24, 2023, following his conviction in a defamation case. The move has sparked a strong backlash from the opposition parties, with several leaders labeling it as a "political vendetta"
Legislators
Rahul Gandhi, leader of India's opposition party, was convicted of defamation and sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday, amidst growing concerns about free speech and the rule of law in the country. The conviction is widely seen as a blow to Gandhi and his party, the
Legislators
The U.S. SIF, the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, has announced the launch of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Sean Casten (D-IL). The caucus aims to educate lawmakers about the benefits of sustainable investing, using environmental, social, and
Legislators
The Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus was launched in Washington D.C. to raise awareness and promote sustainable investing practices, leveraging environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Co-chaired by Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA) and Sean Casten (D-IL), the caucus aims to educate members of Congress on the market-driven benefits of sustainable
Cabinet officials
Infrastructure Canada, in conjunction with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Director of Education at Inner City High School, Dr. Joe Cloutier, announced a significant investment to upgrade the school's energy efficiency and sustainability. The $2.9 million federal funding will
Cabinet officials
Edmonton, Alberta-based Inner City High School is set to undergo significant energy conservation efforts thanks to a $2.9 million investment from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, and Dr. Joe Cloutier, Director of Education at Inner City High School,
Legislators
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement after the Senate passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The FY 2023 NDAA was named in honor of Senator Inhofe (R-OK) to commemorate his
Legislators
In a critical move to protect federal judges and their families, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) secured the inclusion of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation, originally introduced by Congresswoman Sherrill and Senator Robert
Cabinet officials
The Government of Canada has taken steps to further advance gender equality and women's economic empowerment by announcing an increase in funding for the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund. Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Mary Ng, revealed that Evol will provide loans of
