FTC Integrity Act, Jordan Cove Pipeline, Privacy for Federal Judges, Mount Vernon PD, Vaccine Mandate

Today's News for the Week Prior and Up to December 6, 2021

BLUNT, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP GHOST VOTES FROM IMPACTING FTC RULES
Source: Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO)
December 6, 2021
“To a cast a vote in the Federal Trade Commission, you ought to actually be on the commission,” said Blunt. “This zombie voting completely ignores the important role of the Senate in the confirmation process, and it’s totally inconsistent with how federal agencies should operate. I’m proud to join my colleagues in supporting this bill to eliminate this unacceptable practice.”
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s Statement on the Justice Department’s Civil Investigation into the Mount Vernon Police Department
Source: U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY, 16th)
December 6, 2021
On Friday, the Justice Department announced an investigation into the Mount Vernon Police Department following years of ignored claims of planted evidence, illegal body cavity searches, excessive force, abusive tactics and targets on residents and youth, primarily Black, of Mount Vernon, New York.
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Senator Bob Dole of Kansas died on December 5, 2021. The Ponder would like to remember him with a quote:

“For greatness lies not in what office you hold, but in how honest you are, in how you face adversity, and in your willingness to stand fast in hard places.”
Bob Dole

Rep. Boebert Blasts Leftist Environmental Extremists for Killing the Jordan Cove Natural Gas Pipeline
Source: U.S. House Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO, 3rd)
December 3, 2021
Rep. Lauren Boebert stated: “Under the Trump administration, America was a net energy exporter, but under the Biden regime, we have been begging OPEC for energy. American natural gas is some of the cleanest-burning fuel in the world, and to improve the environment, provide American jobs, secure American economic and national security, and project an image of strength to the world, America should pursue energy independence. The cancellation of the Jordan Cove Pipeline is a tragedy for Coloradans and for American energy independence. American energy policy should not hinge on a few radical, well-funded environmentalists on the West Coast.”
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Booker, Menendez Applaud Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill To Protect Privacy, Safety of Federal Judges and Their Families
Source: Senator Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
December 2, 2021
“I am grateful that Senators of both parties came together today to support the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act— urgently needed legislation that will help protect the privacy and safety of federal judges and their families,” said Senator Booker, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “No person who takes on the responsibility of serving as a federal judge should ever have to live in fear that they or their family could be targeted by someone who is able to access their personal information easily online. As we continue to grieve and stand with the Salas family in honoring the memory of their son Daniel, we must never forget that tragic day, and we must ensure that this legislation is passed by the full Senate.”
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Senator Joe Manchin joins vaccine mandate challenge, expected to pass next week in Senate
Source: Senator Mike Braun (R-IN)
December 3, 2021
“President Biden’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate for private businesses is not a partisan issue: it jeopardizes the freedoms and livelihoods of Americans in all 50 states, and I hope that more Democratic Senators and Representatives will follow Senator Manchin’s strong lead and stand up against this federal overreach that will wreak havoc on our recovering economy and trample on the rights of millions of Americans.” - Senator Mike Braun
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