BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSPol) -- The Center for Popular Democracy issued the following statement: * * * In response to Sen. Manchin (D-WV) saying today that he won't support the Build Back Better bill, Ana Maria Archila, Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy, issued the following statement: "We are devastated that Sen. Manchin has chosen to work with Republicans to kill a lifesaving bill that would provide working families support they desperately need, especially d  more

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following article as part of its Southwest Economy 2nd quarter publication by senior business economist Jesse Thompson: * * * It may take the Texas petrochemical industry until year-end 2021 to fully recover from the record cold that triggered power outages and supply disruptions in mid-February. Production of basic petrochemical products used in a range of intermediate and consumer goods was interrupted, breaking supply c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: In 2021, U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-Ind.-08) fought for Indiana's best interests by sponsoring legislation, letters, and more to support Hoosiers in Southwest and West Central Indiana. Beyond his legislative work, Dr. Bucshon has the privilege of being able to help Hoosiers who are struggling with federal agencies and has helped nearly 700 constituents navigate the bureaucratic red tape of our  more

CHIPPENDALE, Australia, Dec. 20 -- The Nature Conservation Council issued the following statement: * * * Nature Conservation Council Acting Chief Executive Jacqui Mumford said: "I heartily welcome the appointment of James Griffin as the state's next Environment Minister and urge him to continue to build on the solid foundations laid by his predecessor. "Mr Griffin clearly has a strong interest in the portfolio. In his maiden speech to parliament, he declared his commitment to protecting and   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2021: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland demanding answers on the recommendations contained in the Department of the Interior's "Report on the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program." In the letter, Barrass  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2021: U.S. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today joined a bicameral effort supporting petitioners from 20 states, including North Dakota, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to issue burdensome, sector-wide regulations that force states to change their fuel sources for electricity generation. Specifically, the memb  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSRep) -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 021: * * * The Biden administration released a report updating Americans on the progress towards the 'America the Beautiful' plan, also known as 30x30, a framework to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. lands, freshwater, and ocean areas by 2030 and ensure all people have access to the outdoors. In response, Chris Hill, Senior Director of the Sierra Club's Our Wild America campaign, released the follo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSPol) -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following statement: * * * Following the news that Sen. Manchin will not vote for Biden's Build Back Better Act, Varshini Prakash, Executive Director of Sunrise Movement, released the following statement: "We do not live in a democracy when Joe Manchin, a coal baron with clear conflicts of interest, can kill life-saving climate legislation that is backed by the American people, President Biden, and 49 other Senators. This is disg  more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, Dec. 21 (TNSPol) -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 2021: * * * United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: "The United Mine Workers and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) have a long and friendly relationship. We remain grateful for his hard work to preserve the pensions and health care of our retirees across the nation, including thousands in West Virginia. H  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 21 (TNSPol) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement: * * * After working with the president and congressional leadership for months, it is unconscionable that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin suddenly declared that he cannot support the Build Back Better Act, according to Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) President Johanna Chao Kreilick. The legislation would substantially reduce heat-trapping emissions that cause climate change, ad  more