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Government, Public Sector Governance, Political Information, News, Articles, Research – Accountability CentralIn a representative democracy, men and women serving in public office – whether elected or appointed – must view their service as a public trust. Each day, men and women raise their right hands to be sworn in as executives, legislators and administrators, agreeing to protect and defend the constitutions of the United States and of their home States, and the laws, rules and regulations of their governmental subdivisions.
News & UpdatesMarch 3, 2021 Jamie Dimon warns too much COVID-19 relief could pose threat to US economy, says Dems should be 'cautious'
Source: Fox Business
Democratic lawmakers should be cautious about spending too much money on coronavirus relief efforts, according to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who warned this week that "overdoing it" on fiscal stimulus could lead to runaway... March 3, 2021 Fed policy changes could be coming in response to bond market turmoil, economists say
Source: CNBC
While the Federal Reserve may not raise its benchmark interest rate for years, there are growing expectations it may tweak policy soon to address some of the recent tumults in the bond market. March 2, 2021 Warren bill would impose wealth tax on $50M households
Source: The Hill
The bill, called the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, would create an annual tax of 2 percent on the net worth of households and trusts between $50 million and $1 billion and a tax of 3 percent on net worth above $1 billion. The rate... Research & InsightsFebruary 26, 2021 Electric Grid of the Future Should Prioritize Sustainability, Resiliency, Equity, Reliability, and Security, Says New Report
Source: National Academies
A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provides comprehensive recommendations for improving the U.S. electric power system so that it can adequately provide... February 16, 2021 New Global “Wind Atlas” Propels Sustainable Energy for All Parts of the World
Source: Sci Tech Daily
Wind energy scientists at Cornell University have released a new global wind atlas – a digital compendium filled with documented extreme wind speeds for all parts of the world – to help engineers select the turbines in any given... February 11, 2021 People should be alarmed': air pollution in US subway systems stuns researchers
Source: The Guardian
People traveling on subway systems in major US cities are being exposed to unsafe amounts of air pollution, with commuters in New York and New Jersey subjected to the highest levels of pollution, research has found. Commentary & OpinionFebruary 25, 2021 Michael Shank: USDA far more open now to sustainability practices - Commentary
Source: VT Digger
Since receiving President Joe Biden’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack is indicating that he’s newly committed to a USDA that prioritizes sustainability, regenerative and climate-resilient... February 17, 2021 Opinion: Congress is key to sustainable environmental action
Source: The Hill
In his first few weeks in office, President Biden aggressively used his executive powers to advance his environmental agenda. From blocking the Keystone XL pipeline to rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, Biden has won a number... February 17, 2021 Opinion - Why waning business confidence raises red flags over global economic recovery
Source: South China Morning Post
t’s a worry now because the latest batch of world business confidence indicators seems to be showing signs of global economic activity starting to flag. Maybe it is a feature of the latest wave of lockdowns, or it could be... |
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