M-2 POLITI-FILES
-James P McGovern - Henry McMaster - Cathy McMorris - Fred Medina - Bob Menendez - Grace Meng- Juan Merchan - Jeff Merkley - Mary Miller -
==James P Mcgovern======
Reps. Pressley, Omar Introduce Long COVID Moonshot Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10). (Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10). (Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==henry mcmaster======
Feb 1, 2023: NBC News: Sen. Tim Scott heading to Iowa amid 2024 buzz
Scott's events come as multiple Republicans have been openly considering challenging former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Trump held his first major campaign events in New Hampshire and South Carolina last week, where he was endorsed by high-ranking Republicans in the Palmetto State, including Gov. Henry McMaster and GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Scott's events come as multiple Republicans have been openly considering challenging former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination. Trump held his first major campaign events in New Hampshire and South Carolina last week, where he was endorsed by high-ranking Republicans in the Palmetto State, including Gov. Henry McMaster and GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham.
==Cathy McMorris======
BILL: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act Bill Overview Title: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) Purpose: To enhance transparency and regulate costs in the healthcare sector. Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-G.A.) expressed his support for the bill, emphasizing its role in restoring patient-centered, cost-effective healthcare solutions, reducing unexpected medical bills and hidden fees, and ensuring price transparency.(Causes) READ MORE>>>>>
H.R. 5378 - Lower Costs, More Transparency Act Bill Overview Title: Lower Costs, More Transparency Act Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) Purpose: To enhance transparency and regulate costs in the healthcare sector. Rep. Rick W. Allen (R-G.A.) expressed his support for the bill, emphasizing its role in restoring patient-centered, cost-effective healthcare solutions, reducing unexpected medical bills and hidden fees, and ensuring price transparency.(Causes) READ MORE>>>>>
==Fred medina======
Beto O’Rourke makes surprise A&M visit
Politician Beto O’Rourke paid an impromptu visit to Texas A&M’s campus Wednesday. Visiting as a part of the political action committee Powered by People, he and his staff were in Rudder Plaza encouraging students to register to vote. Fred Medina, who is running for Texas House District 14, accompanied the PAC in the plaza.“I want to make sure that anyone who wants to be registered to vote, gets registered to vote,” O’Rourke said. “The issues that are going to be decided, whether it’s reproductive healthcare, access to a doctor, cost of tuition at A&M, that’s going to affect this generation that goes to school here, more than it’s going to affect any other generation." (The Battalion 8/21/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Politician Beto O’Rourke paid an impromptu visit to Texas A&M’s campus Wednesday. Visiting as a part of the political action committee Powered by People, he and his staff were in Rudder Plaza encouraging students to register to vote. Fred Medina, who is running for Texas House District 14, accompanied the PAC in the plaza.“I want to make sure that anyone who wants to be registered to vote, gets registered to vote,” O’Rourke said. “The issues that are going to be decided, whether it’s reproductive healthcare, access to a doctor, cost of tuition at A&M, that’s going to affect this generation that goes to school here, more than it’s going to affect any other generation." (The Battalion 8/21/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==bob menendez=====
Feb 15, 2023: Roll Call: DHS chief Mayorkas talks immigration with Latino Senate Democrats
The group, which met in the Senate Foreign Relations committee room for nearly an hour, included Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez of New Jersey, Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the Judiciary Committee’s immigration panel, and Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico.
The group, which met in the Senate Foreign Relations committee room for nearly an hour, included Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez of New Jersey, Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the Judiciary Committee’s immigration panel, and Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico.
==grace meng======
Reps. Meng and AOC secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens
Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by U.S Representatives Grace Meng, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. While they secured $120 million in 2022, this year, an additional $70.8 million was allocated for Queens. (PoliticsNY 8/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by U.S Representatives Grace Meng, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. While they secured $120 million in 2022, this year, an additional $70.8 million was allocated for Queens. (PoliticsNY 8/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==juan merchan======
Mar 31, 2023: Politico: ‘Unlawful political interference’: Bragg defends Trump indictment against GOP attacks
State judge Juan Merchan is expected to preside over the arraignment and may ultimately be called upon to preside over the criminal proceedings, according to a person familiar with the process.
State judge Juan Merchan is expected to preside over the arraignment and may ultimately be called upon to preside over the criminal proceedings, according to a person familiar with the process.
==jeff merkley======
Tammy Baldwin
Feb 10, 2023: Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, colleagues: Introduce No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would repeal offshoring incentives by:
The legislation is led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) and cosponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ed Markey (D-MA), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
The No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act would repeal offshoring incentives by:
- Equalizing the tax rate on profits earned abroad to the tax rate on profits earned here at home. This legislation would end the preferential tax rate for offshore profits by eliminating the deductions for “global intangible low-tax income” (GILTI) and “foreign-derived intangible income” and applying GILTI on a per-country basis.
- Repealing the 10 percent tax exemption on profits earned from certain investments made overseas. In addition to the half-off tax rate on profits earned abroad, the Trump tax exempts from taxation entirely a 10 percent return on tangible investments, such as plants and equipment, made overseas. Our bill would eliminate this offshoring incentive.
- Treating “foreign” corporations that are managed and controlled in the U.S. as domestic corporations. Ugland House in the Cayman Islands is the five-story legal home of over 18,000 companies, many of them really American companies in disguise. This section would treat corporations worth $50 million or more and managed and controlled within the U.S. as the U.S. entities they in fact are, and subject them to the same tax as other U.S. taxpayers.
- Cracking down on inversions by tightening the definition of expatriated entity. This provision would discourage corporations from renouncing their U.S. citizenship. It would deem certain mergers between U.S. companies and smaller foreign firms to be U.S. taxpayers, no matter where in the world the new companies claim to be headquartered. The combined company would continue to be treated as a domestic corporation if the historic shareholders of the U.S. company own more than 50 percent of the new entity. If the new entity is managed and controlled in the U.S. and continues to conduct significant business here, it would continue to be treated as a domestic company regardless of the percentage ownership.
- Combating earnings stripping by restricting the deduction for interest expense for multinational enterprises with excess domestic indebtedness. Some multinational groups reduce or eliminate their U.S. tax bills by concentrating their worldwide debt, and the resulting interest deductions, in its U.S. subsidiaries. This section would disallow interest deduction for U.S. subsidiaries of a multination corporation where a disproportionate share of the worldwide group’s debt is located in the U.S. entity, a tactic commonly known as “earnings stripping.” The limit for each U.S. subsidiary would equal the sum of the subsidiary’s interest income plus its proportionate share of the corporate group’s net interest expense.
- Eliminating tax break for foreign oil and gas extraction income. Oil and gas extraction income earned abroad gets a further break on the already half-off rate other industries pay on their offshore profits. This provision would eliminate this special tax break for big oil and gas companies.
The legislation is led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) and cosponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ed Markey (D-MA), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
==mary miller======
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Rep. Mary Miller Says Christians Are "The Best People" To Hold Elected Office Right Wing Watch condemns bigotry and other threats to democratic values. We expose this content to help Americans understand and respond to antidemocratic forces. Right Wing Watch is a project of People For the American Way, whose members are committed to promoting freedom, equality, opportunity, and justice for all. In this clip, Rep. Mary Miller encourages right-wing Christians to run for office because "we need people that fear God, that believe they can't hide from God, and ultimately they're going to give account to God; those are the best people to hold [elected] positions." (Right Wing Watch 1/2/24) |
Republican rep accuses FBI of focusing on ‘identity politics’ over its LGBTQIA+ acronym adoption policy
Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) accused the FBI of focusing on “identity politics” after the office announced it would be adopting the acronym LGBTQIA+ in place of LGBT+. “The FBI is focused on leftwing identity politics while we face the greatest threat of domestic terrorism since 9/11 because Biden opened our southern border,” Miller posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. (Lauren Irwin/The Hill 12/26/23)
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Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) accused the FBI of focusing on “identity politics” after the office announced it would be adopting the acronym LGBTQIA+ in place of LGBT+. “The FBI is focused on leftwing identity politics while we face the greatest threat of domestic terrorism since 9/11 because Biden opened our southern border,” Miller posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. (Lauren Irwin/The Hill 12/26/23)
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Tennessee Republican’s 16-minute holiday party draws bipartisan crowd: ‘Christmas brings everyone together!’
Attendees included: Reps. Mary Miller (R-Ill.), Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Laurel Lee (R-Fla.)
(Emily Brooks/The Hill 12/12/23)
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Attendees included: Reps. Mary Miller (R-Ill.), Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.), Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Laurel Lee (R-Fla.)
(Emily Brooks/The Hill 12/12/23)
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After losing to Pritzker, Bailey using Miller playbook in attempt to join her in Congress
Our local Congresswoman, Mary Miller (R-15), is supporting Bailey over her colleague Bost. After Illinois lost a U.S. House seat via redistricting in 2022, Miller decided to not run against Bost (despite living in his district) and ran instead against Congressman Rodney Davis of Taylorville. Rep. Miller issued a statement to Illinois Review offering her support for Bailey: “Chris and I have been close friends of Darren and Cindy Bailey for many years, and I have seen firsthand how Darren is guided by his faith to serve God and help others. Darren is MAGA to his core, and I was so honored when President Trump came to Illinois last year for a rally to endorse me and Darren as pro-Trump, America First candidates in 2022.”
(Robert Gough/Muddy River News 12/12/23)
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Our local Congresswoman, Mary Miller (R-15), is supporting Bailey over her colleague Bost. After Illinois lost a U.S. House seat via redistricting in 2022, Miller decided to not run against Bost (despite living in his district) and ran instead against Congressman Rodney Davis of Taylorville. Rep. Miller issued a statement to Illinois Review offering her support for Bailey: “Chris and I have been close friends of Darren and Cindy Bailey for many years, and I have seen firsthand how Darren is guided by his faith to serve God and help others. Darren is MAGA to his core, and I was so honored when President Trump came to Illinois last year for a rally to endorse me and Darren as pro-Trump, America First candidates in 2022.”
(Robert Gough/Muddy River News 12/12/23)
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