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The state of democracy: How to bridge the divide in today’s hyper-partisan climate
/in Gloria's Column, Inside Story /by Gloria Story DittusThe Washington where I began my career was a community where people held on tightly to their political party and fought the good fight, but there was pride in making a deal at the end of the day. Back then, the guiding political philosophy was Jeremy Bentham’s principle that legislators “should aim for producing the […]
Bipartisan Solutions to Climate Change
/in Climate Change /by Gloria Story DittusFrom rising temperatures to an increase in extreme weather events both here in the U.S. and globally, the effects of climate change have been seen more frequently in recent years. In the most comprehensive review of mortality and economic losses from weather, water and climate extremes to date, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a U.N. […]
A Solution to Address the Climate Crisis & Create Jobs
/in Climate Change /by Gene KarpinskiCommunities across the country are regularly feeling the impacts of the climate crisis, from wildfires, to extreme heat, to drought, flooding, and high-intensity hurricanes. In fact, 1 in 3 people living in the U.S. experienced climate-fueled weather disasters this summer. Simultaneously, far too many people have not recovered from this pandemic, leaving families across the […]
America’s Farmers, Partners in Sustainability
/in Climate Change /by Zippy DuvallAs a third-generation farmer, I am committed to leaving my family’s land better than we found it. My sustainability story is not unusual, either. Today, America’s farmers and ranchers lead the world in climate-smart practices as we dedicate ourselves to reducing our footprint and responsibly producing the food, fiber, and renewable fuel our neighbors at […]
Carbon Fee with Cash Back Needed to Meet U.S. Emissions Goal
/in Climate Change /by Mark ReynoldsWith the urgency to address climate change becoming clearer with each extreme weather disaster, President Biden earlier this year announced the U.S. would do its part by committing our nation to slash carbon pollution 50% below 2005 levels by the end of this decade. To facilitate those emissions reductions, the Biden Administration proposed — and […]
A Clear, Bipartisan Path for Climate Change
/in Climate Change /by Rich PowellWhen you hear that climate change is real, and industrial activity around the globe is the dominant contributor, you may assume the messenger is a Democrat or environmental organization. But, today, it’s also coming from leaders in the Republican party and most oil and gas companies. Climate change is not partisan, and the challenge it […]
Addressing the Truck Driver Shortage Will Help Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions
/in Supply Chains /by Chris SpearAs we continue to recover from pandemic backlogs, there is an increased pressure on our nation’s supply chain, especially ahead of the busy holiday season. Moving our nation’s goods to local communities has never been more important to Americans, and the trucking industry has been working hard to prevent any disruptions in deliveries to your […]
Congress Can Fix the Cargo Shipping Supply Chain Problem
/in Supply Chains /by Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) & John Garamendi (D-CA)American exporters are facing a serious imbalance when it comes to foreign trade. Dozens of agricultural exporters and manufacturers have contacted our Congressional offices expressing frustration with shipping delays and exorbitant surcharges, known in maritime parlance as “detention and demurrage” fees. Even more concerning are the reports of ocean carriers declining cargo bookings of American […]