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  • MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER – WITH WESTERN NY RELIGIOUS LEADERS & FOOD BANKS – SOUNDS ALARM THAT UNDER GOP PLAN TO CUT SNAP – AMERICA’S LARGEST ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM – THOUSANDS OF KIDS, SENIORS, & FAMILIES COULD GO…

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer
    Already 8,000 Cases Of Food For FeedMore WNY Have Already Been Canceled Due To Trump’s Cruel USDA Cuts – Now GOP Wants To Steal Up To $230 Billion From SNAP To Fund Trump’s Tax Breaks For Corporations & Billionaires
    Schumer, With Church Leaders & Advocates, Say This Double Whammy Could Hurtle Families To A Hunger Crisis, Impacting 208,000+ In WNY, Millions Nationwide; Demands GOP Block Cruel Cut To SNAP And Protect Anti-Hunger Programs
    Schumer: No Child Should Go To Bed Hungry. This Is Not A Partisan Issue; This Is A Moral Issue
    As Congressional Republicans look to advance the largest potential cut to the anti-hunger program SNAP in American history this week, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer stood with Western NY religious leaders, food banks, & farmers to issue a stark warning and demand action against the devastating proposed $230 billion SNAP cut to fund Trump’s tax cuts for corporations & billionaires, that would leave thousands of seniors, families and children hungry. The senator joined with church leaders and hunger advocates to say how this is a moral issue that we should all unite to stop, and Schumer called on the administration to reverse its hunger program cuts and for the NY House Republicans to stand against stealing from SNAP, which over 208,000 in Western NY rely on for food.
    “No child should ever go to bed hungry. But Trump’s slashing of anti-hunger programs at the USDA has already cancelled 8,000 cases of food for FeedMore Western NY.  Now, House Republicans are trying to rush through the budget process and make the largest cut to SNAP in history. With food insecurity on the rise, this is a double whammy that could hurtle families to a hunger crisis,” said Senator Schumer. “Stealing from SNAP to pay for Trump’s tax breaks for corporations & billionaires is as backwards as it gets, and will result in thousands of kids, seniors, and families going hungry. It is not a partisan issue, it is a moral issue. That is why I am here to show what these cuts mean for the nuns, priests, and food banks on the frontlines of fighting against hunger. Together we are demanding a stop to this all-out assault on our federal anti-hunger programs and to protect SNAP for our children, veterans, seniors, and families.”
    “We need to recognize that food insecurity is not just a problem for someone else—it’s our problem. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, alongside FeedMore WNY and others, is committed to addressing it. But we cannot do it alone and we are grateful for the efforts of Senator Schumer and those of his colleagues who truly understand this problem,” said Deacon Steve Schumer, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo.
    Schumer added, “It only takes a few NY House Republicans to join us to stop this cruel cut to SNAP. We need NY Republicans to show us which side they are on with their actions. For feeding corporate & billionaires’ greed or for feeding hungry families here in Western NY. We need them to join us in demanding the USDA reverse all of Trump’s cuts to our farmers, food banks, and anti-hunger programs and keep their hands off SNAP to fund Trump’s tax breaks.”
    Schumer explained how Trump’s USDA has already cruelly canceled $1 billion in food assistance, hurting Western New York’s FeedMore WNY, and if these SNAP cuts move forward it would be a double whammy, hurtling us to a hunger crisis. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for nearly 3 million NY seniors, veterans and families who rely on the critical funding to purchase groceries. Schumer said that we should be investing more not less in anti-hunger programs, but under the Republican proposal, the average family would be reduced to just $5.00 per day per person. A breakdown of SNAP recipients in Western NY from the Center for American Progress can be found below:

    County

    SNAP Recipients

    % of County on SNAP

    Cattaraugus

    10,959

    14.4%

    Chautauqua

    23,926

    19.1%

    Erie

    147,427

    15.5%

    Niagara

    26,650

    12.7%

    TOTAL

    208,962

     
    Schumer explained the Republican proposal to cut up to $230 billion from SNAP would inevitably mean costs of feeding families shift to states, who simply do not have the capacity to absorb this massive increase in expenses, risking families going hungry. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, mandating New York State to cover even a modest share of SNAP benefits would shift astronomical costs to the state with even just 5% increasing New York State’s costs by nearly $3.5 billion from FY2026 to FY2034. The senator said it is impossible to cut this much from federal SNAP funding without ripping food away from hungry children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and more.
    These agonizing decisions would be amplified even further at the local level, with non-profits, many of whom have already had their funding cut, unable to fill in the gap. Counties could even be forced to shoulder the burden of increased costs in SNAP, using more local dollars to provide coverage because less federal funding will be coming in.
    According to New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, in New York’s 26th Congressional District – which represents parts of Erie and Niagara counties – nearly 77,000 households receive an estimated $337 million in annual benefits. 35% of SNAP recipients are children, 14% are elderly, and 10% are people with disabilities. In New York’s 23rd Congressional District over 51,000 households receive an estimated $200 million in annual benefits. 31% of SNAP recipients are children, 17% are elderly, and 12% are people with disabilities.
    Schumer said, “SNAP is a lifeline that helps uplift everyone, from the NY farms who get direct assistance from the program to Western NY families’ kitchen tables. NY Republicans are tying themselves in knots to try to justify these SNAP cuts, but the math shows you cannot make the massive cuts the House’s tax bill proposes without risking the food security for thousands of families. I’m all for reducing any waste or fraud to make the program more efficient, but rushing to pass these massive damaging cuts with no plan while they slash our food banks is a recipe for disaster.”
    The proposed SNAP cuts would be a blow to Western NY food banks which have already been hit hard by Trump’s funding freezes and canceled payments. Earlier this year, the USDA canceled $1 billion in food assistance for organizations to purchase locally grown food. USDA programs provide food banks, schools, and other organizations with federal support to purchase local food products from NY farms.
    FeedMore WNY is facing a projected $3.5M loss in food for 2025, as 12 critical orders of protein, dairy, and produce scheduled for delivery between May and August have already been canceled, resulting in the loss of over 8,000 cases of food, including thousands of dozens of eggs. In 2024, TEFAP CCC purchases accounted for 13% of all food distributed by FeedMore WNY. This loss comes as hunger continues to surge across the region, with FeedMore experiencing a 46% increase in demand since 2021, serving tens of thousands of children, seniors, and working families each year.
    Schumer said these proposed cuts will limit food banks’ ability to keep shelves stocked as more people have been forced to rely on food banks to feed their families. Food bank workers and religious leaders across Upstate New York are concerned about the impact of potential cuts to SNAP on the people they serve, and farmers are worried there will be nowhere to sell their food if SNAP funding levels drop.
    “No matter which way you slice it, this Congressional Republican plan will screw Western New York families, food banks and farmers from farm to table. We need everyone to stand up to these cuts that would take away food from our neighbors in need,” added Schumer.
     “Deeply embedded in many religious traditions is the call to care for the vulnerable, forgotten, and poor in our midst. Offering them as we do, not just charity, but also justice that upholds their dignity and worth as human beings. And what is more basic in providing human dignity and worth for people, than providing them with the food they need? For 16 years I have pastored in WNY, and during that time I have witnessed over and over again the injustices that exist around our food system.  I have seen people who depend on programs like SNAP for their survival, especially the elderly and the children in my congregation, torn down and made to feel like they are unworthy because they cannot afford to eat. We cannot let the people we call our neighbors, our family, and our friends, go hungry in order to save those who already have more than what they need. That is why I am proud to stand with Senator Schumer, and other leaders in our community, to demand justice. To demand that our leaders uphold the dignity of all people, instead of choosing to take the food off their plates,” said Pastor Rebecca Mentzer, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
    “As the director of Primera’s Food Pantry, I see firsthand how many of our neighbors have to make impossible choices—between paying bills or putting food on the table,” said Pastor Cesar Galarza, Community Church Jehovah Jireh. “In recent months, we have seen a 50% increase in individuals who come to our pantry because they can no longer afford groceries. We are grateful to Senator Schumer for being here today and hearing about the nutritional insecurity that many people in our community face, and we urge more lawmakers to follow his lead. Our communities are struggling—not in theory, but in real life—and they need meaningful support to access the basic nutrition every person deserves.”
    “We hope for a day when we do not need millions of dollars in funding because the need in the community is lower – but that day is not today. Food insecurity remains a massive and growing problem across the country, including Western New York. Last year alone, more than 165,700 individuals relied on FeedMore WNY for food assistance, which was a 46 percent increase in just three years’ time. The federal government plays a critical role in alleviating food insecurity, and we appreciate the work Senator Chuck Schumer is doing to fight for this mission critical funding. In 2024, FeedMore WNY received more than $14.9 million in federal funding to purchase food for our food bank distribution network, offer community outreach with SNAP assistance, and provide prepared meals for our community dining sites and home-delivered meal clients. It is imperative that the federal government continue to fund and support food assistance programs including SNAP, TEFAP and Meals on Wheels. Any reduction or elimination of these vital funds would has a devastating effect on the charitable food assistance network and further exacerbate the already massive problem of hunger in WNY and throughout the nation,” said Collin Bishop, Chief Communications Officer FeedMore WNY.
    Proposed rollbacks to the country’s most widely utilized nutrition assistance program would strain budgets for Western NY families. Schumer said decimating funding for SNAP right as costs at grocery stores across the country are skyrocketing will hit the Western NY hard. According to the New York State Community Action Association, more than 14% of people in Erie County live in poverty, including more than 20% of children. According to No Kid Hungry, over half of New Yorkers reported going into debt in the past year due to rising food costs, with over 60% of families with children.
    SNAP not only supplements families’ food budgets, it has also generated great economic benefits for New York State and NY-26 specifically. According to the National Grocers Association, grocery stores across New York State sold over $2.1 billion in groceries to people using SNAP benefits, including $146.1 million in NY-26. This created more than 18,500 New York jobs in the grocery industry, including 1,288 in NY-26, and generated more than $820.8 million in grocery industry wages, including $356.9 million in NY-26.
    Schumer has been a strong advocate for addressing food insecurity in Western New York. Schumer last year secured $3 million for FeedMore WNY to build a new, 197,700-square-foot facility in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 spending bill. The senator secured $2 million to expand FeedMore WNY’s facility in the omnibus end-of-year spending package for FY2023. Additionally, in November 2023, Schumer announced over $40 million for food organizations across the state through the USDA funded New York Food for New York Families program with Governor Hochul, including $2 million for FeedMore and millions more for other Western NY food organizations and school districts.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Hassan Participates in AARP Telephone Town Hall, Takes Questions from Granite Staters

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan

    NEW HAMPSHIRE – Answering questions on a number of issues – especially the Trump Administration’s attacks on Social Security – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan participated in a telephone town hall of Granite Staters hosted by AARP on Friday.

    “It is clear that Granite Staters are deeply concerned by the Trump Administration’s ongoing threats to Social Security, and I appreciated hearing directly from my constituents about these important issues,” said Senator Hassan. “At a time when Social Security is under threat from the Trump Administration, I remain committed to protecting the benefits that Granite Staters have earned through a lifetime of hard work.”

    Senator Hassan answered questions from Granite Staters on a range of issues. She expressed her strong opposition to any proposals from the Trump Administration that would reduce Social Security benefits or make it harder for seniors to access them, including the potential closure of the Littleton Social Security office. Senator Hassan also highlighted bipartisan legislation that she recently introduced to improve Social Security’s customer service to victims of identity theft. The legislation would create a streamlined process for these victims by requiring a single point of contact for them at the Social Security Administration.

    Senator Hassan has been speaking out against President Trump’s attacks on Social Security, including the administration’s moves to close Littleton’s Social Security office and to fire employees across the country who help provide telephone customer service to seniors. In March, she met with North Country seniors to hear their concerns and explore what can be done to avert closure. Earlier this year, Senators Hassan and Shaheen sent a letter calling on the leaders of the General Services Administration and Social Security Administration to stop any efforts to close the Littleton office as well as stop broader attacks on Social Security.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Statement on House Republicans’ Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood, Slash Medicaid and Kick 13.7 Million Americans Off Their Health Care

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    Former HELP Chair Murray has successfully beaten back Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood going back decades

    Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on House Republicans’ actions to undermine access to quality health coverage, including through provisions to “defund” Planned Parenthood and make deep cuts to Medicaid in their reconciliation bill that would result in at least 13.7 million people losing health insurance by 2034, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Republicans are aiming to enact their legislation via the budget reconciliation process, which only requires a simple majority to pass each chamber of Congress.

    “Defunding Planned Parenthood means ripping away millions of people’s ability to get cancer screenings, birth control, and lifesaving reproductive health care. Despite what Republicans try to claim, women cannot just ‘go somewhere else’ if Planned Parenthood shuts down—Planned Parenthood provides care to more than 2 million people every single year and for many people, those centers are their only source of health care. Defunding Planned Parenthood is defunding basic health care.

    “Americans have made clear time and again that they do not want politicians interfering in their health care—but Republicans are so hell-bent on ripping away reproductive freedom at any cost that they are refusing to listen to their own constituents. House Republicans’ attack on Planned Parenthood is part of their catastrophic proposal to pass the largest Medicaid cut in history, kick nearly 14 million Americans off their health insurance, and raise health care premiums on millions of Americans—all to create room in the budget to pass more tax cuts for billionaires.

    “Republicans tried and failed to defund Planned Parenthood in their last reconciliation bill and you can be sure that Democrats will be fighting with everything we’ve got to stop Republicans from ripping away access to care through Planned Parenthood this time around.”

    Senator Murray is a longtime leader in the fight to protect and expand access to reproductive health care and abortion rights and is widely credited with holding the line against any budget deal that would cut funding for Planned Parenthood in 2011 and leading the fight to uphold President Obama’s policy requiring insurers to cover birth control as part of the Affordable Care Act. Murray has led Congressional efforts to fight back after the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision overturning Roe v. Wade, introducing more than a dozen pieces of legislation to protect reproductive rights from further attacks, protect providers, and help ensure women get the care they need; Murray has led efforts to push for passage of these bills on the floor multiple times. Last year, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Murray led her colleagues in hosting a “State of Abortion Rights” briefing with women who have suffered firsthand from Republican abortion bans, and last June, she chaired a HELP Committee hearing titled “The Assault on Women’s Freedoms: How Abortion Bans Have Created a Health Care Nightmare Across America.” Murray helped lead efforts to force Republicans on the record on votes to protect access to contraception and access to IVF (twice), and led her colleagues in raising the alarm about the threat a second Trump administration poses to reproductive rights and abortion access in every state, as outlined in Project 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Colleagues Fight to Protect Head Start, Meals on Wheels from Republican’s Budget Cuts

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado

    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with the rest of the Senate Democratic Caucus, called out congressional Republicans’ plan to slash crucial programs Americans depend on, like Meals on Wheels and Head Start, to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy.

    “Congress should not give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans by ripping away programs that almost 25 million Americans – close to 50% of whom are children – rely on for basic needs,” the senators wrote. “These devastating cuts will rip away access to child care and early education for close to 40,000 children, taking away programs that help set them up for successful lives.”

    Republicans have targeted two essential funding sources for social services programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) – putting nearly 25 million children, seniors, and families at risk across the country. Their extreme budget proposal also calls for Medicaid cuts of up to $880 billion, which would take away people’s health benefits; make it harder for them to see their health care providers; and prevent seniors from receiving nursing home care.

    Hickenlooper recently raised alarm about the latest estimate for how the proposed Republican budget to gut Medicaid would lead to millions of Americans losing health care. He also voted against the Republican budget resolution on the Senate floor and offered amendments to prevent cuts to Medicaid.

    Full text of the letter available HERE and below.

    An open letter to the public:

    The Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans are planning to give another round of tax handouts to the ultra-wealthy and corporations that are paid for by gutting funding that supports Meals on Wheels, Head Start, and other essential programs that seniors, children, and working families rely on. While Republicans maintain that they are not cutting benefits for people, they have zeroed-in on two essential funding sources for these programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) – putting children, seniors, and families at risk across the country.

    We write to make our position on this legislation perfectly clear: Congress should not give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans by ripping away programs that almost 25 million Americans – close to 50% of whom are children – rely on for basic needs.

    Earlier this month, Congressional Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate passed a budget that sets the stage for existential cuts to the safety net. Republican leaders claim they have no plans to eliminate essential services, but tens of billions in catastrophic cuts to these programs appeared on Republicans’ published wish list, alongside cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. State and local leaders confirm that eliminating SSBG and TANF would reduce programs that serve our most vulnerable as states and localities are already operating under tight budget constraints.

    These devastating cuts will rip away access to child care and early education for close to 40,000 children, taking away programs that help set them up for successful lives. This will force working parents to walk an even tighter economic tightrope and make impossible choices about whether to cut back their hours or leave their jobs altogether to take care of their children. Moreover, these funding cuts will disproportionately impact kinship families – families in which grandparents or other family members raise children – as TANF is often their sole federal support outside of Social Security and the foster care system.

    Along with children, seniors will bear the brunt of these cuts. For example, in South Carolina, the state’s adult protective services is funded entirely by SSBG, raising questions about how the state will be able to effectively identify and prevent elder abuse without these dollars. SSBG is also a critical funding source for Meals on Wheels programs across the country. If Congressional Republicans get away with eliminating SSBG, the local Meals on Wheels program in Abilene, Texas will be forced to cut services for over half of the 1,700 seniors and people with disabilities across 15 rural communities it currently feeds. It doesn’t get crueler than going after a program that seniors rely on to eat what is often their only meal of the day, and there are programs like these in every community.

    Right now, Republicans are writing the most consequential legislation contemplated in decades entirely behind closed doors. That’s because Trump and Congressional Republicans must hide the ugly truth – their legislation feeds corporate and wealthy individuals’ greed by abandoning vulnerable children, starving seniors, and cutting off families in need. You, your family, and your neighbors deserve far better.

    Democrats are fighting to protect your communities from Republican cuts.

    Join us and keep up the fight.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Oklahoma Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Spring Storms

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Oklahoma small businesses, nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe storms and flooding beginning April 19. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Kevin Stitt on May 9.

    The disaster declaration covers the Oklahoma counties of Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Kiowa, Stephens and Tillman.

    Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include insulating pipes, walls and attics, weather stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows to help protect property and occupants from future disasters.

    SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

    EIDLs are for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. They may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills not paid due to the disaster.

    Interest rates are as low as 4% for businesses, 3.62% for nonprofits, and 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    Beginning May 13, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help individuals complete their applications. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

    “When disasters strike, SBA’s Disaster Loan Outreach Centers play a vital role in helping small businesses and their communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “At these centers, SBA specialists assist business owners and residents with disaster loan applications and provide information on the full range of recovery programs available.”

    The DLOC hours of operations are listed below.

    COMANCHE COUNTY
    Disaster Loan Outreach Center
    Patterson Community Center
    Library Room
    4 NE Arlington Dr.
    Lawton, OK  73507

    Opens at 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 13

    Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is July 11. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Feb. 12, 2026.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 23rd District

    Source: US Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the winner of the annual Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, Camryn Battaglia of Clymer High School. Her winning artwork, titled “Concord,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the remainder of the year.

     

    “Congratulations to Camryn Battaglia, our winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for her piece, ‘Concord,’” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “I thought her artwork truly represents NY-23 since we are home to the largest Concord grape belt in the U.S. and I’m pleased that it is representing our district in the Capitol.  My office received numerous outstanding entries, showcasing the incredible talent of our high school students in Western New York and the Southern Tier. Thank you to all who submitted artwork, and a special thank you to the faculty of St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for lending their expertise and judging this competition.”

     

    “Concord” by Camryn Battaglia

     

     

    Overall Winner:

    Camryn Battaglia, 10th grade, Clymer High School

    Artwork: “Concord”

    Kaylee’s piece will be displayed in the Capitol Cannon Tunnel in Washington, D.C. for one year, representing the artistic talent of NY-23 on a national stage.

     

    Runner-Up:

    Wendy Coleman, 11th grade, Watkins Glen High School

    Artwork: “Stronger with You”

     

    Finalists:

    Rayne Bruyer, 11th grade, Pine Valley Central School

    Artwork: “Lady and Cat”

     

    Emma Lewis, 12th grade, Iroquois High School

    Artwork: “Tea Time”

     

    Emelia Prey, 11th grade, Salamanca High School

    Artwork: “Teens Enjoying Swings”

     

    Jack Hayden, 11th grade, Watkins Glen High School

    Artwork: “Sunlit Valley”

     

    Abigayl White, 12th grade, Watkins Glen High School

    Artwork: “Lady Justice”

     

    Naja Radoja, 12th grade, Watkins Glen High School

    Artwork: “Lady Liberty”

     

     

    A full gallery of the finalists can be found here. This competition is open to all high school students and is sponsored by the Congressional Institute. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

     

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Knockro Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Bonya Yogurt Parfaits

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    May 12, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    May 12, 2025
    Product Type:
    Food & BeveragesYogurt/Yogurt ProductAllergens
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Undeclared Allergen – Tree Nuts (almonds)

    Company Name:
    Knockroe Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Bonya

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Low Fat Yogurt Parfaits

    Company Announcement
    Knockro Inc., PA, is recalling its Bonya-branded yogurt parfait products due to an undeclared almond. Specifically, the granola component in some of these products contains almonds, which were not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
    The recalled yogurt parfaits were distributed nationwide in retail stores. They come in a 12-ounce, clear plastic cup and expire on May 5th, 2025.
    No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.
    Consumers who have purchased Bonya-branded yogurt parfaits are asked to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 914-313-6905.

    Company Contact Information

    Consumers:
    914-313-6905

    Product Photos

    Content current as of:
    05/12/2025

    Regulated Product(s)

    Topic(s)

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  • MIL-OSI USA: During National Police Week, Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
    WASHINGTON, DC – During National Police Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce a resolution recognizing the contributions of law enforcement officers and honoring the memories of officers killed in the line of duty.
    “Nevada’s law enforcement officers put their lives on the line day in and day out to protect our communities and keep Nevadans safe,” said Senator Rosen. “During National Police Week, I’m proud to work across the aisle to help introduce a bipartisan resolution to recognize the sacrifices of law enforcement and honor the memory of those heroic officers who were killed in the line of duty. I’ll always support Nevada’s police officers and make sure they have the resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”
    Senator Rosen has been working to support Nevada’s law enforcement community and ensure it has the resources needed to fight crime effectively and safely. Last year, bipartisan legislation she helped pass in the Senate to address the police officer shortage was signed into law. A bipartisan bill Rosen backed to fund family support and mental health services for law enforcement officers passed the Senate last year. Senator Rosen also introduced bipartisan legislation that would help determine best practices for identifying and treating post-traumatic stress and combating suicide among police and first responders.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Graham Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to lower prescription drug prices for Americans and incentivize other nations to pay for the research and development costs associated with U.S.-made prescription drugs.
    “I am very pleased that President Trump is standing up for American consumers when it comes to purchasing prescription drugs.
    “Under the current system, the United States pays on average three times more for prescription drugs than other developed nations because other countries set price limits on prescription drugs, creating a situation where Americans pay more because pharmaceutical companies are trying to recoup the research and development costs for these medications.
    “President Trump’s executive order stipulates that American consumers will receive ‘Most-Favored-Nation’ treatment by telling pharmaceutical companies they cannot charge Americans more than they are charging people in other developed nations. This will result in reduced prescription drug prices and will shift the cost of research and development to other countries.
    “U.S.-based companies conduct more than half of the research and development for all pharmaceutical products, including prescription drugs. It’s time for the rest of the developed world to share in the costs of making that happen, instead of only reaping the benefits of American innovation.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Warren, DeLauro Push for Congressional Trade Transparency, Warn of Trump Admin Corruption

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
    May 12, 2025
    Text of Letter (PDF)
    Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) wrote to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, calling out the Trump administration for withholding information on its supposedly ongoing bilateral “negotiations” from Congress—who retains the Constitutional authority to “regulate commerce with foreign nations.” 
    “The Trump administration’s chaotic and opaque tariff policies are causing layoffs; uncertainty for workers, businesses, and consumers; and the most extreme stock market collapse and volatility since the early days of COVID-19,” wrote the lawmakers. “These policies, levied indiscriminately on nearly every country in the world, are an abuse of the president’s power and will severely damage the U.S. economy if left unchecked.”
    Trump attempts to distract from this economic chaos by asserting that his on-and-off, indiscriminate tariffs were actually a bargaining chip meant to entice other countries to the negotiating table. However, the administration has provided almost no information on these trade talks, creating concern that the behind-closed-doors talks will only result in trade deals that line the pockets of Trump’s billionaire friends, leaving Americans to foot the bill for Trump’s “negotiating tactics.” 
    “The Trump administration has created additional economic uncertainty with these so-called negotiations: we do not know who the administration is negotiating with, what its strategic goals are, whether it will offer any concessions, and what it is specifically asking for,” wrote the lawmakers. 
    This concern is particularly acute in light of the fact that the administration has not provided any indication that it will obtain congressional approval of the resulting trade deals, despite Congress’s authority “to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations” and “lay and collect Taxes, Duties.” The lawmakers point out that this lack of transparency is a sharp deviation from historic practice. The lack of congressional oversight only increases the likelihood that Trump and his allies are using these trade talks for their own enrichment, as it allows the administration to actively engage with powerful industries, corporations, or sovereign states to seek quid-pro-quo deals, knowing that they are not being held back by Congress or the public. Already, there are reports that may be happening.
    “Congress should end Trump’s disastrous reciprocal tariffs once and for all, but in the meantime, we must ensure that any negotiated trade deals do not result in additional economic chaos and corruption or further undermine Congress’s constitutional authority to regulate trade,” continued the lawmakers. “As the administration officials charged with leading these negotiations, we ask that you provide additional information on these talks.”
    The lawmakers are demanding information, including the list of countries the administration is negotiating with, details of each meeting, clarification of the administration’s strategy, and assurances that the administration is bargaining on behalf of the American people, not Trump’s billionaire friends, from the administration officials by May 20, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: The Intercept: Trump Army Appointee Should Sell His Anduril Stock, Sen. Warren Demands

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
    May 08, 2025
    Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling for President Trump’s pick for Under Secretary of the Army to sell his stock in a defense contractor that experts say would pose a clear conflict of interest.
    In a federal ethics agreement first reported by The Intercept, Michael Obadal, Trump’s pick  for the second most powerful post at the Army, acknowledged held equity in Anduril Industries, where he has worked for two years as an executive. Obadal said that contrary to ethics norms, he will not divest his stock, which he valued at between $250,000 and $500,000.
    In a letter shared with The Intercept in advance of Obadal’s confirmation hearing Thursday, Warren, D-Mass., says Obadal must divest from Anduril, calling the current arrangement a “textbook conflict of interest.”
    Warren, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, writes that Obadal’s stock holdings “will compromise your ability to serve with integrity, raising a cloud of suspicion over your contracting and operational decision.”
    “By attempting to serve in this role with conflicts of interest, you risk spending taxpayer dollars on wasteful DoD contracts that enrich wealthy contractors but fail to enhance Americans’ national security,” Warren writes.
    …
    Read the full article here.
    By:  Sam BiddleSource: The Intercept

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ABC News: Bipartisan pair of senators applaud DOJ investigation into egg producers

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
    May 09, 2025
    A bipartisan pair of senators applauded the Justice Department’s ongoing investigation into major egg producers over rising prices and called on the department to look even further into the issue in a letter to Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater late Thursday evening.
    “We write to express support for the Department of Justice’s reported investigation into anticompetitive practices in the U.S. egg industry,” Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Republican Sen. Jim Banks wrote. “As you are aware, the sustained increase in egg prices has placed a significant financial strain on American families, particularly workingclass households. While egg producers and trade associations point to recent avian flu outbreaks as the cause of high prices, we are concerned that record high egg prices reflect noncompetitive behavior among large producers.”
    ABC News reported in March that the Department of Justice was in the early stages of investigating major egg producers over soaring egg prices. Sources told ABC News at the time that department investigators were looking into whether the major egg companies were sharing information about supply and pricing, possibly contributing to price increases.
    …
    Read the full article here.
    By:  Allison Pecorin and Katherine FauldersSource: ABC News

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Chinenye Anyanwu Named the 2025 School of Pharmacy Faculty Service Award Recipient

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    A 2009 graduate of UConn School of Pharmacy, Chinenye Anyanwu returned to Husky Nation to provide the same empowerment she once felt as a student. After serving as an Adjunct Pharmacy Professor, she joined UConn full-time in the Fall of 2021 as an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Pharmacy Practice department.  

    Since returning to UConn, Anyanwu has served as the co-chair of the School’s Diversity Committee, where she led the committee’s efforts to conduct a climate assessment project to better understand the school’s climate and culture as it relates to inclusion and belonging. This work helped to inform the development of key priorities in the school’s strategic plan. She also mentored student members of the committee in their efforts to revive the Diversity Week Celebration, a weeklong series of educational and social events aimed at showcasing diverse backgrounds, fostering inclusion, and cultivating a sense of belonging among all members of the school community. 

    Anyanwu’s research focuses on understanding the root causes of health disparities, and she strives to improve the provision of pharmaceutical care for marginalized communities through community-based interventions, policy change, and advocacy. These passions were sparked during her time as a UConn student, “I think that was the time when a lot of seeds were planted for me. As a pre-professional student, I joined the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and remained involved in the organization until I graduated. There were a lot of challenges we faced in just trying to establish an SNPhA chapter and get students involved, but I’m glad we didn’t give up. In my third year of pharmacy school, I participated in the Urban Service Track Program. Both SNPhA and UST taught me so much about health disparities, community outreach, and advocacy for marginalized communities.” Anyanwu developed a new service-learning opportunity opportunity for pharmacy students that aims to strengthen students’ capacity to educate community members on the safe use of medications while promoting health and wellness. The unique aspect of this service-learning opportunity (the Keney Park Summer Pop Up Wellness Series) is its use of an asset-based, community-driven approach, centering the efforts of various community organizations serving residents of the North End of Hartford. Anyanwu was awarded the Service Learning Preceptor of the Year Award for her efforts.   

    Headshot of Chinenye Anyanwu (UConn Photo)

    Anyanwu’s impact extends beyond the School of Pharmacy, especially notable in her position as the founding Faculty Director of the BSOUL House (Black Sisters Optimizing Unity and Leadership) Learning Community in the Office of First Year Programs & Learning Communities (FYP). BSOUL House officially launched as a living learning community in Fall 2023 and is designed to support the scholastic efforts of female students who identify as African American/Black through academic and social/emotional support, access to research opportunities, and professional development.   

    “I absolutely love working with the young women in BSOUL, they inspire me so much. As a UConn alum, being able to support a learning community that I didn’t have as a student is one of my greatest joys.” 

    Anyanwu is also active in various professional organizations, including the National Pharmaceutical Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and American Public Health Association. 

    Receiving the Robert L. McCarthy Faculty Service Award is a full-circle moment for Anyanwu. As once an active student leader to now an active faculty member, her service to the school community has not wavered. “I’m grateful for receiving the award – this is something that I share with several individuals who were instrumental in my journey. I’m grateful for their vision, their mentorship, and their encouragement,” she says. 

    Anyanwu will receive her award during commencement weekend in May. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: UConn School of Nursing Celebrates its 2025 Graduates

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    The UConn School of Nursing (SoN) held its commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts this past Saturday, May 10, 2025. The school celebrated 217 graduates with friends and families gathering from all over to congratulate their loved ones.

    Dean Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Ph.D., RN, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN, opened the ceremony with heartfelt remarks to the graduates.

    “As UConn Nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, leaders and scientists, you are essential to the future of nursing and the future of healthcare,” Dickson said. “You are well-prepared to care for individuals, families and communities from diverse backgrounds in ways that alleviate suffering, promote health and optimize well-being.”

    Graduates of the UConn School of Nursing stand in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts after having their degrees conferred to them during the school’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Sydney Herdle/UConn Photo)

    This year, the Honorary Degree Recipient was Dr. Joan Y. Reede, dean for diversity and community partnership at Harvard Medical School. Reede is a graduate of Brown University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and a fellowship in child psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital. She holds a master’s degree in public health, a master’s in health policy management from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, and an MBA from Boston University.

    “You’re all connected in your commitment to helping others, to using your gifts and talents, in the service of others,” said Reede. “Today, you embark on the next part of your journey, of finding your path, your calling, your ability to actualize and reenvision what is possible, and then to make that possible happen, not alone, but with others.”

    The ceremony also included student speakers from each area of study: Sean Flaherty (bachelor’s graduate), John Sklepinski (master’s graduate), Nancy Dupont (DNP graduate), and Anne Reeder (Ph.D. graduate).

    Flaherty reminded the graduates of what it took to get to where they are today with help from all of those around them.

    “None of us got here alone. Today is a celebration not just of our accomplishments, but of the professors who challenged us, the preceptors who guided us, and the family and friends who supported us,” Flaherty said.

    School of Nursing graduates and their families gather outside the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts following the school’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Sydney Herdle/UConn Photo)

    Reeder shared her journey as a student, nurse, wife, and mother. Passing on her wisdom as Ph.D. graduate, she imparted advice for her fellow 2025 graduates.

    “As you enter the next phase of your nursing journey, be open to the rich possibilities this profession has to offer you. You never know when the right job, at the right time, is going to shift your world on its axis, change your career trajectory, and transform your life and the lives of others,” Reeder remarked.

    Sklepinski and Dupont reflected on their UConn experience, telling everyone to never forget why they started this journey.

    “To my fellow graduates: Let’s continue to be the eyes and the ears for our patients and stay committed in making healthcare better, safer, and more equitable,” Sklepinski said. “And never forget the courage it took to get to this moment.”

    “This truly is an exciting time to be embarking on your nursing career. Achieving graduation means that you have earned one of the most treasured gifts one can have, being professionally and personally involved with those who need you at the most vulnerable and necessary times of their live,” said Dupont. “Please always remember in difficult and happy times that this is an honor and please keep that close to your heart.”

    Graduates of the UConn School of Nursing sit in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts during the school’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Sydney Herdle/UConn Photo)

    A Bachelor of Science was given to 110 students and there were four valedictorians: Katherine DeVito, Khadija Ibrahim, Luke Maynard, and Madison Sastram. The Regina M. Cusson Healthcare Innovations Award went to Amy Setesak. The Carolyn Ladd Widmer Undergraduate Leadership Award was presented to Molly Brett. The Clara Williams Holistic Nurse Award went to Abigail Schwartz, and the Sigma Theta Tau undergraduate honor was presented to Katherine DeVito.

    Two students graduated with a Doctor in Philosophy degree (Ph.D.): Ashwag Saad Alhabodal and Anne Reeder. Reeder received the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Award for Outstanding Research and Sigma Theta Tau Ph.D. honor.

    There were 19 Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) recipients. The Josephine Dolan Award for the Scholarship of Application went to Rachel Butler. The Sigma Theta Tau honor went to Bryan Frankovitch, and the Eleanor K. Gill Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice was presented to Catherine Reilly.

    A Master’s of Science degree was given to 86 students. The degrees were divided into nine categories: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (19), Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (9), Family Nurse Practitioner (14), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (19), Post-Graduate Certificate NNP (2), Post-Graduate Certificate FNP (1), Post-Graduate Certificate AGACNP (5), Nursing Administration and Leadership (3), and Nurse Educator (14).

    The Eleanor K. Gill Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice was presented to three master’s students: Kelly Ho (Primary Care), Abigail Davis (FNP), and Kimberly Davis (Acute Care). Melody LoPreiato received the Sigma Theta Tau Master’s honor.

    Three faculty members also received awards. The E. Carol Polifroni Scholarship of Praxis Award went to Associate Clinical Professor Carrie Eaton, Ph.D., RNC-OB, C-EFM, CHSE. Dawn Sarage, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, CHSE, a clinical instructor, received the John McNulty Excellence in the Scholarship of Clinical Education Award. Assistant Professor Christina Ross, Ph.D., RN, received the Regina M. Cusson Healthcare Innovations Award.

    Faculty and staff of the School of Nursing award degrees to graduate in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts during the school’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025. (Sydney Herdle/UConn Photo)

    Lastly, three faculty members were presented with the Pellegrina (Peggy) Lacovella Stolfi Clinical Teaching Award: Joseph Fetta, Ph.D., RN, CNRN, Carla Plourde, MSN, RN, and Kara Parker, MSN, RN.

    Congratulations to all award recipients, and an even bigger congratulations to the School of Nursing’s class of 2025. As Dickson said in her remarks “…take the spirit of inquiry that has brought you to us and fueled your academic success out into the world that trusts you and needs you. You are the future of health care, the future of Nursing! You are UConn Nurses!”

    You may not be students any longer, but you are and always will be huskies forever!

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation to Make Georgia the Top State for Talent

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by Speaker Jon Burns and members of the Georgia General Assembly, today signed four important pieces of legislation into law that build on his administration’s commitment to strengthening Georgia’s workforce, expanding opportunity, and supporting hardworking students and families across the state.

    The bills signed today include HB 192, HB 38, HB 172, and SB 85. Together, they represent targeted investments in Georgia’s talent pipeline and critical updates to the tools and programs already helping Georgians succeed.

    “We’re proud Georgia has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business for an unprecedented 11 consecutive years,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “To build on that success, I announced at last year’s Workforce Summit that we would make Georgia not only the best state for business, but the Top State for Talent! Today, I am proud to sign the Top State for Talent Act, further aligning our education pipeline with the knowledge and skills that job creators are looking for.”

    Top State for Talent Act (HB 192)

    Sponsored by Representative Matthew Gambill and carried in the Senate by Senator Drew Echols, HB 192 codifies the Georgia MATCH program and reflects the work of the Governor’s Workforce Strategy Team in state law.

    College Completion Grant Extension (HB 38)

    Sponsored by Representative Chuck Martin and carried in the Senate by Senator Max Burns, HB 38 extends the sunset for the college completion grant program through 2029. The bill also lowers degree completion thresholds, increasing eligibility for students in both the University System of Georgia (USG) and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). These updates ensure more students can finish their degrees and enter the workforce job-ready.

    Rural Veterinary Loan Program Update (HB 172)

    Sponsored by Representative David Huddleston and carried in the Senate by Senator Matt Brass, HB 172 increases the loan purchase amount for veterinarians practicing food animal specialties in a rural part of the state from $80,000 over four years to $90,000 over three years.

    Georgia Foster Care Scholarship Program (SB 85)

    Sponsored by Senator Matt Brass and carried in the House by Representative Trey Kelley, SB 85 establishes the Georgia Foster Care Scholarship Program, which will provide up to $30,000 per year for eligible foster and former foster youth pursuing postsecondary education after all other federal or state grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers are applied.

    Governor Kemp expressed his gratitude to the bill sponsors and stakeholders who helped make these policies a reality, including:

    • HB 192: Rep. Matthew Gambill, Sen. Drew Echols, Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Max Burns, and members of the Workforce Strategy Team
    • HB 38: Rep. Chuck Martin, Sen. Max Burns, and Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Presidents Lynne Riley and Chris Green
    • HB 172: Rep. David Huddleston, Sen. Matt Brass, Rep. Chuck Martin, and Sen. Max Burns
    • SB 85: Sen. Matt Brass, Rep. Trey Kelley, LG Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Rep. Chuck Martin, and Sen. Max Burns

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Columbia men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* chargesRead More

    Source: US State of South Carolina

    (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Cecil Dewayne Keys, 58, and Jamal Rasheed Brown, 31, both of Columbia, S.C., on nine total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office made the arrests in these unrelated cases. Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations, both also members of the state’s ICAC Task Force, assisted with these investigations.

     

    Investigators received CyberTipline reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which led them to Brown. Investigators state Keys distributed and possessed files of child sexual abuse material, and Brown possessed files of child sexual abuse material.  

     

    Keys was arrested on May 7, 2025. He is charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree (§16-15-405), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count; and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree (§16-15-410), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment.

     

    Brown was arrested on May 6, 2025. He is charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree (§16-15-410), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count.

     

     

    These cases will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.

     

    Attorney General Wilson stressed all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in a court of law.

     

     

     

    * Child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, is a more accurate reflection of the material involved in these heinous and abusive crimes. “Pornography” can imply the child was a consenting participant.  Globally, the term child pornography is being replaced by CSAM for this reason.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Attorney General Alan Wilson demands accountability from Chinese messaging app WeChat about fentanyl trafficking, money launderingRead More

    Source: US State of South Carolina

    (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson and five bipartisan attorneys general today demanded accountability from WeChat over concerns that the Chinese messaging app is a key enabler of fentanyl trafficking and illegal money laundering in the United States. Fentanyl has contributed to hundreds of thousands of deaths in the United States.  

    “WeChat has become a digital safe haven for fentanyl traffickers and money launderers, and they know it,” said Attorney General Wilson. “This Chinese-owned app is helping cartels push poison into our communities and move blood money across the globe. Enough is enough. If WeChat won’t shut down these criminal operations on their platform, we’ll use every legal tool available to expose them and stop them. South Carolina will not stand by while American lives are destroyed for profit.”

    WeChat is a messaging and payment app used by over a billion people in China and over 19 million people in the United States, including in South Carolina. Several law enforcement and financial crime investigations have revealed that WeChat allows for fentanyl traffickers to communicate about how to launder the money from fentanyl and other drug sales. WeChat is encrypted, so traffickers use the app to move millions of dollars in cash from the United States through a complicated set of transactions to China, and then to Mexico, where the bulk of fentanyl is produced.  

    In South Carolina and in the United States, it’s illegal to launder drug money. The attorneys general are demanding that WeChat provide specific answers to the states in the next 30 days about what steps WeChat is taking to stop this dangerous and unlawful activity from taking place on their platform.  

    Across the country, WeChat has played a key role in several criminal prosecutions targeting fentanyl trafficking operations, including:  

    • The 2021 conviction of money launderer Xizhi Li for running a transnational criminal ring using WeChat to move bulk cash between Chinese financial operations and drug cartels.  
    • Operation Chem Capture, a 2023 incident where eight companies and 12 people were indicted for using apps, including WeChat, to sell the chemicals used to make fentanyl.  
    • Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel and Chinese money laundering organizations use WeChat to launder the proceeds of fentanyl sales in the United States.  
    • Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice arrested and charged three members of an international money laundering ring in South Carolina for allegedly using WeChat to launder money from fentanyl sales. 

    Yet, despite this pattern of misuse, WeChat has not taken any action to address the issues in its app that facilitate fentanyl trafficking and money laundering.  

    North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, and New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin joined together on this letter to WeChat.  

    You can read the letter here.

    You can watch the press conference here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson urges Court to reject overreach by federal workforce against Trump orderRead More

    Source: US State of South Carolina

    (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of attorneys general urging a federal court to reject a lawsuit that would dramatically impede on the President’s ability to oversee and manage the Executive Branch. 

    The case, filed by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), seeks a court order that would halt federal workforce reforms across more than 20 agencies. The states argue that the request is an extreme overreach that would undermine the President’s constitutional authority to manage the Executive Branch. 

    “This isn’t about real, urgent harm; this is about politics,” said Attorney General Wilson. “We cannot allow speculation or policy disagreements to tie the hands of the President, who was given a mandate by the American people to fix decades of federal inefficiency and mismanagement. This case protects the President’s ability to lead the federal government with efficiency. The Constitution prescribes that responsibility to the President; not the courts, and not outside interest groups.” 

    The amicus brief argues that AFGE is unlikely to succeed because the Constitution clearly places federal personnel management within the President’s Article II powers. The brief also points to existing federal laws, including the Civil Service Reform Act, which already provides a clear process for addressing employment disputes, one that does not involve federal district courts.  

    The attorneys general also argue that the plaintiffs haven’t shown the kind of serious and immediate harm that justifies emergency court intervention. They also emphasize that the alleged harm still tilts in favor of allowing the Trump administration to continue its work, and blocking reforms now would not only interfere with the President’s constitutional role but could also undermine public confidence in a government that’s already viewed by many as bloated and inefficient. 

    In addition to South Carolina, attorneys general from the following states joined the brief: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, West Virginia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. 

    You can read the brief here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Sullivan Applauds “Big and Bold” Upgrades to Alaska Aviation Safety

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan

    05.12.25

    WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Sullivan (R-Alaska) welcomed the announcement of upgrades to air traffic control systems with Alaska-specific provisions from the Department of Transportation (DOT) in an interview on Friday with Alaska’s News Source. The federal overhaul includes top-to-bottom reforms to the U.S. air traffic control system and the addition of 174 new weather stations specifically for Alaska. Sen. Sullivan emphasized the transformative potential of these upgrades for Alaska aviation safety.

    The planned upgrades follow Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy’s commitment to Sen. Sullivan to strongly support Alaska aviation safety, especially as Alaska faces an aviation accident rate 2.35 times higher than the national average.

    Click here or the image above to watch Sen. Sullivan’s interview.

    ‘It is big and it is bold’: safety upgrades could improve flying in Alaska

    By: Rebecca Palsha

    May 9, 2025

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Alaska is getting much-needed upgrades to improve the safety of flying in Alaska.

    That news was hailed as a major win for a state with the highest crash and fatality flying rates in the country.

    “It is big and it is bold and it is needed,” Sen. Dan Sullivan said Friday morning.

    “This is a giant announcement. I am very, very excited,” Sullivan went on to say.

    Sullivan said the state will get 174 new weather stations, which is part of Department of Transportation air traffic control and safety infrastructure upgrades across the country.

    “We’ve got to look at the details,” Sullivan said. “Some of them will be new, some of them will be updated.”

    According to Sullivan’s office, the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities — among other upgrades in the United States — will replace antiquated telecommunications with new fiber, wireless, and satellite technologies at over 4,600 sites, with 25,000 new radios and 475 new voice switches as well as replacing 618 radars which have gone past their life cycle.

    …

    “174 — that is a huge number,” Sullivan said. “Even I was shocked, and I’ve been pressing this issue for 10 years.”

    The plan will need approval from Congress.

    Click here to read the full article.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Energy Department Slashes 47 Burdensome and Costly Regulations, Delivering First Milestone in America’s Biggest Deregulatory Effort

    Source: US Department of Energy

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first step in the Energy Department’s largest deregulatory effort in history, proposing the elimination or reduction of 47 regulations.

    Energy.gov

    May 12, 2025

    WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first step in the Energy Department’s largest deregulatory effort in history, proposing the elimination or reduction of 47 regulations that are driving up costs and lowering quality of life for the American people. Once finalized, these actions will save the American people an estimated $11 billion and cut more than 125,000 words from the Code of Federal Regulations. These actions, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order, “Zero-Based Regulation to Unleash American Energy,” advance President Trump’s promise to restore consumer freedom, lower costs, and unleash American energy dominance. 

    “While it would normally take years for the Department of Energy to remove just a handful of regulations, the Trump Administration assembled a team working around the clock to reduce costs and deliver results for the American people in just over 110 days,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, we are bringing back common sense — slashing regulations meant to appease Green New Deal fantasies, restrict consumer choice and increase costs for the American people. Promises made, promises kept.”

    The 47 actions include the proposed elimination or modification to dozens of consumer appliance standards, regulations limiting building and energy production and unscientific DEI requirements for grant recipients. The full list of actions is available below:

    47 Deregulatory Actions

    1. Rescinding Requirements for Exempt External Power Supplies Under the EPS Service Parts Act of 2014
    2. Streamlining Administrative Procedures with Respect to the Import and Export of Natural Gas
    3. Streamlining Application for Presidential Permit Authorizing the Construction, Connection, Operation, and Maintenance of Facilities for Transmission of Electric Energy at International Boundaries
    4. Rescinding Collection of Information Under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974
    5. Rescinding Regulations for Loans for Minority Business Enterprises Seeking DOE Contracts and Assistance
    6. Streamlining Applications for Authorization to Transmit Electric Energy to a Foreign Country
    7. Rescinding the Production Incentives for Cellulosic Biofuels
    8. Rescinding Reporting Requirements, Certification, Independent Verification, and DOE Review for Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting
    9. Rescinding the Grant Programs for Schools and Hospitals and Buildings Owned by Units of Local Government and Public Care Institutions
    10. Rescinding the Renewable Energy Production Incentive  
    11. Streamlining the Procedures for Acquisition of Petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
    12. Rescinding Energy Conservation Standards for Automatic Commercial Ice Makers
    13. Rescinding Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Prerinse Spray Valves
    14. Rescinding the Energy Conservation Standards for Microwave Ovens
    15. Rescinding the Water Use Standards for Faucets
    16. Rescinding Energy Conservation Standards for External Power Supplies
    17. Rescinding in Part the Amended Energy Conservation Standards for Dehumidifiers
    18. Rescinding the Amended Design Requirements for Conventional Cooking Tops
    19. Rescinding the Amended Design Requirements for Conventional Ovens
    20. Rescinding the Amended Water Conservation Standards for Commercial Clothes Washers
    21. Rescinding the Amended Water Use Standards for Residential Clothes Washers
    22. Rescinding the Amended Water Use Standards for Residential Dishwashers
    23. Rescinding the Efficiency Standards for Battery Chargers
    24. Rescinding the Efficiency Standards for Compact Residential Clothes Washers
    25. Rescinding Floodplains and Wetlands Environmental Review Requirements
    26. Ending Requirements for Members of One Sex to Be Able to Try Out for Sports Teams of the Opposite Sex
    27. Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities
    28. Rescinding Obsolete Financial Assistance Rules
    29. Rescinding Obsolete Transfer of Proceedings Regulations
    30. Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
    31. Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (General Provisions)
    32. Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age)
    33. Rescinding Unnecessary Regulation Encouraging Alternative Dispute Resolution
    34. Withdrawing Air Cleaners as a Covered Consumer Product
    35. Withdrawing Compressors as a Covered Equipment
    36. Withdrawing Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products as a Covered Consumer Product
    37. Withdrawing Portable Air Conditioners as a Covered Consumer Product
    38. Withdrawal of Fans and Blowers as Covered Equipment
    39. Rescinding Test Procedures for Small Electric Motors
    40. Rescinding Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces
    41. Rescinding Unnecessary ADR Regulations for DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program
    42. Request for Information on Lowering the Efficiency Standards for Furnace Fans
    43. Notice Rescinding 10 Unlawful and Burdensome Guidance documents
    44. Rescinding the Definition of Showerhead to Unleash Better Shower Pressure
    45. Withdrawing Portable Electric Spas as a Covered Product
    46. Withdrawing Miscellaneous Gas Products as a Covered Product
    47. Delaying Compliance Date for Federal Agencies to Meet the Clean Energy Federal Building Rule

    NNSA issues Notice of Intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for its plutonium pit production mission

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Booker Statement on Passing of Sharpe James

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker
    Newark, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:
    “Sharpe James was a beloved pillar of our shared community, serving the City of Newark for two decades as mayor and giving nearly four decades of his life to public service. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and I extend my most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him throughout Newark.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senators Peters, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters
    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), co-chairs of the Senate Motorcycle Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” to promote safe driving practices for the millions of motorcycle riders in America. 
    “I firmly believe there is no better way to see the beauty of our state than on a motorcycle and keeping our roadways safe for both riders and drivers is extremely important to me,” said Senator Peters. “I’m proud to once again introduce this resolution recognizing the millions of riders in Michigan and across our country and encouraging everyone to use best practices that will keep folks safe on our roads.”
    “From delivering messages as a young girl to my dad while he was working out in the fields to riding through the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa with family and friends, some of my most cherished memories include motorcycles,” said Senator Ernst. “As the weather warms up and folks hit the road, I’m excited to share my love of riding while highlighting safety and rider education this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”
    U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) is leading the resolution in the House of Representatives. 
    “Across the country, and in Michigan, we have a passionate riding community, which I am proudly a member of,” said Rep. Walberg. “The start of spring means a growing number of riders in Michigan are enjoying the open road and the benefits motorcycles bring. However, in 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 6,335 motorcycle fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for collaborative efforts to enhance motorcycle awareness and safety. This bipartisan, bicameral resolution serves as an important opportunity to encourage all road users to share the road, stay aware, and drive smart.”
    “Senators Peters and Ernst have long been champions of the motorcycle industry and we thank them for highlighting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by authoring this resolution,” said Scott Schloegel, Senior Vice President of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and the Motorcycle Industry Council. “As riders themselves, the Senators have surely encountered instances of car & truck drivers encroaching on motorcycles when changing lanes or vehicles turning in front of motorcyclists due to a lack of attention.  May is a time when many riders are returning to the roads after the winter season and it is the perfect time to remind all road users to lookout for motorcycles as we share the roads.”

    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6,335 motorcyclists were killed in 2023, accounting for 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. This is the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities on record since the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) began data collection in 1975. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month aims to address these safety concerns by promoting roadway education, safety training opportunities, and the use of proper gear for motorcycle operation. 
    The text of the resolution can be found here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Amid Potential Army Budget Cuts, Senator Peters Presses Army Undersecretary Nominee on the Impact to Michigan’s Defense Facilities

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters
    Published: 05.12.2025

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) underscored the importance of Michigan’s defense production assets during a confirmation hearing in the Armed Services Committee for Michael A. Obadal, President Trump’s nominee to be Under Secretary of the Army. Obadal’s nomination comes as the Army has begun to implement its “Army Transformation Initiative” – an effort to reduce its top-line budget. During the hearing, Peters emphasized the significance of the work carried out at the Detroit Arsenal and the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, and raised concerns about the impact of potential cuts to these critical defense and economic assets. 
    “I enjoyed our conversation in my office prior to today’s hearing. As we were sitting in the office, the Army Transformation Initiative had just come out. We had an opportunity to talk about that some in the office. But I wanted to follow up because I know you needed more time to take a look at that,” said Senator Peters, a member of the Armed Services Committee and former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. “We talked, if you recall, about the Detroit Arsenal and the Ground Vehicle Systems Center, which are really the center and the heart of the Army’s research and development acquisition and supply chain issues. So, I’m concerned about what impact this could have, and I want to reach out to you again and ask if you’ve had a chance to review it? And what sort of impact do you think it will have on the Detroit Arsenal and GVSC? And is it something we can certainly work on together?”
    In his response, Obadal acknowledged Michigan’s key role as a vehicle hub for the Army and committed to working with Peters on the issue moving forward. 

    To watch the full video of Senator Peters’ questioning, click here.
    Through his role on the Armed Services and Appropriations Committees, Peters has strongly advocated for the Detroit Arsenal and the GVSC as a hub for the development of new cutting-edge technologies that will continue to play a critical role in our national defense and help create good paying jobs in Michigan. 
    Last year, Peters secured $37 million for the construction of a manned/unmanned tactical vehicle lab in Macomb County in the annual defense bill that was signed into law. This builds on funding Peters previously secured for the planning and design of this lab. This space will allow for more efficient testing of these technologies in a System Integration Lab at the Detroit Arsenal located on Macomb County’s Defense Industrial Corridor. The work of this new center will be critical to the Army’s efforts to develop the next generation of unmanned ground vehicle technologies. In recent government funding legislation that was signed into law, Peters also secured $72 million in funding to create research and development laboratory space at the Detroit Arsenal to support its advanced tactical and combat system mission functions.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Trump Signs Ricketts’ Consumer Payment CRA into Law

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the weekend, President Donald Trump signed a congressional review act resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) into law. The resolution nullifies a Biden-era rule governing digital payment applications from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This CFPB rule stifled innovation and made financial transactions more difficult. Now, it will be easier for consumers to send and receive money among family and friends.
    “Following their election loss, the Biden-Harris CFPB rushed an eleventh-hour rule to attack non-bank digital consumer payment applications,” said Ricketts. “I am happy President Trump signed my resolution into law to reverse this regulation and support American consumers. These are widely popular applications among consumers. President Trump is continuing to pass common sense measures by reversing this Biden-era rule.”
    BACKGROUND 
    On November 21, 2024, the CFPB finalized a rule entitled “Defining Larger Participants of a Market for a General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications.” The rule was one of the Biden Administration’s many midnight rulemakings at the end of the year. Effective Jan. 9, 2025, the rule stretched CFPB’s powers to establish new supervision and examination authority. It claimed new authority over nonbank entities identified as “larger participants” in the general-use digital consumer payment applications market. These entities include payment apps, digital wallets, peer-to-peer payment apps, and other entities. “Larger participants” are entities that facilitate at least 50 million consumer payment transactions annually.
    Many payment companies are already regulated at the federal and state level. Consumers are having positive experiences in engaging with these services. Despite minimal consumer complaints about payment services—accounting for only 1% of the CFPB’s 1.3 million complaints in 2023—the CFPB chose to layer additional oversight on an already well-regulated industry.
    This one-size-fits-all solution in search of a problem expands CFPB’s authority without properly identifying a specific market it seeks to supervise. It fails to identify the risks within a specific market that pose harm to consumers that existing regulation doesn’t already mitigate. It also layers overreaching, duplicative regulation that could stifle innovation and lead to fewer services and increased costs. Further, the cost-benefit analysis supporting the rule is insufficient, unrealistic, and notably underestimates a CFPB exam to cost just $25,001.

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  • MIL-OSI: Constellation Software Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) (“Constellation” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and declared a $1.00 per share dividend payable on July 11, 2025 to all common shareholders of record at close of business on June 20, 2025. This dividend has been designated as an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Please note that all dollar amounts referred to in this press release are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

    The following press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and the accompanying notes, our Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and with our annual Consolidated Financial Statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and our annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024, which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on the Company’s website www.csisoftware.com. Additional information about the Company is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com

    Q1 2025 Headlines:

    • Revenue increased 13% (0.3% organic growth, 2% after adjusting for changes in foreign exchange rates) to $2,654 million compared to $2,353 million in Q1 2024.
    • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $115 million for Q1 2025 ($5.44 on a diluted per share basis), compared to net income attributable to common shareholders of $105 million ($4.95 on a diluted per share basis) in Q1 2024.
    • A number of acquisitions were completed for aggregate cash consideration of $94 million (which includes acquired cash).   Deferred payments associated with these acquisitions have an estimated value of $39 million resulting in total consideration of $133 million.
    • On January 31, 2025, the Company purchased 8,300,029 shares in Asseco Poland S.A. (“Asseco”) representing approximately 9.99% of the issued shares in Asseco. The shares were acquired at a price of 85 PLN per share for total consideration of $174 million.   During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recorded a gain of $157 million within other comprehensive income reduced by transaction costs of $2 million.
    • Cash flows from operations (“CFO”) were $827 million, an increase of 12%, or $90 million, compared to $737 million for the comparable period in 2024.
    • Free cash flow available to shareholders1 (“FCFA2S”) were $510 million, an increase of 14%, or $64 million, compared to $446 million for the comparable period in 2024.

    Total revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $2,654 million, an increase of 13%, or $300 million, compared to $2,353 million for the comparable period in 2024. The increase is primarily attributable to growth from acquisitions as the Company experienced organic growth of 0.3% in the quarter, 2% after adjusting for the impact of changes in the valuation of the US dollar against most major currencies in which the Company transacts business. For acquired companies, organic growth is calculated as the difference between actual revenues achieved by each company in the financial period following acquisition compared to the estimated revenues they achieved in the corresponding financial period preceding the date of acquisition by Constellation. Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers.

    The net income attributable to common shareholders of CSI for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $115 million compared to $105 million for the same period in 2024. On a per share basis this translated into net income per basic and diluted share of $5.44 in the quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to $4.95 for the same period in 2024.   There was no change in the number of shares outstanding.

    For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, CFO increased $90 million to $827 million compared to $737 million for the same period in 2024 representing an increase of 12%.

    For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, FCFA2S increased $64 million to $510 million compared to $446 million for the same period in 2024 representing an increase of 14%.

    1. See Non-IFRS measures.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements herein may be “forward looking” statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Constellation or the industry to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the results discussed in the forward looking statements. These forward looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events and operating performance and are made as of the date hereof and Constellation assumes no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.

    Non-IFRS Measures

    Free cash flow available to shareholders ‘‘FCFA2S’’ refers to net cash flows from operating activities less interest paid on lease obligations, interest paid on debt, debt transaction costs, payments of lease obligations, the IRGA / TSS membership liability revaluation charge, and property and equipment purchased, and includes interest and dividends received, and the proceeds from sale of interest rate caps. The portion of this amount applicable to non-controlling interests is then deducted. We believe that FCFA2S is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the uncommitted cash flow that is available to shareholders if we do not make any acquisitions, or investments, and do not repay any debts. While we could use the FCFA2S to pay dividends or repurchase shares, our objective is to invest all of our FCFA2S in acquisitions which meet our hurdle rate.

    FCFA2S is not a recognized measure under IFRS and, accordingly, readers are cautioned that FCFA2S should not be construed as an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities.

    The following table reconciles FCFA2S to net cash flows from operating activities:

        Three months ended March 31,    
        2025   2024    
      ($ in millions)  
               
    Net cash flows from operating activities   827     737      
    Adjusted for:          
    Interest paid on lease obligations   (4 )   (3 )    
    Interest paid on debt   (62 )   (41 )    
    Proceeds from sale of interest rate cap   –     –      
    Debt transaction costs   (0 )   (11 )    
    Payments of lease obligations   (31 )   (29 )    
    IRGA / TSS membership liability revaluation charge   (94 )   (81 )    
    Property and equipment purchased   (15 )   (10 )    
    Interest and dividends received   11     6      
               
        631     568      
    Less amount attributable to          
    Non-controlling interests   (121 )   (122 )    
               
    Free cash flow available to shareholders   510     446      
               
    Due to rounding, certain totals may not foot.          
               

    About Constellation Software Inc.

    Constellation’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CSU”. Constellation acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses.

    For further information:

    Jamal Baksh
    Chief Financial Officer
    (416) 861-9677
    info@csisoftware.com
    www.csisoftware.com

    SOURCE: CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.

     
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
    Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position
    (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
             
    Unaudited      
        March 31, 2025     December 31, 2024     March 31, 2024  
             
    Assets      
             
    Current assets:      
      Cash $ 2,477     $ 1,980     $ 2,078  
      Accounts receivable   1,363       1,291       1,205  
      Unbilled revenue   406       369       361  
      Inventories   58       56       56  
      Other assets   637       596       575  
          4,942       4,293       4,276  
             
    Non-current assets:      
      Property and equipment   222       223       142  
      Right of use assets   346       328       322  
      Deferred income taxes   237       219       157  
      Equity securities   353       13       14  
      Other assets   318       316       291  
      Intangible assets   7,477       7,465       6,746  
          8,954       8,565       7,671  
             
    Total assets $ 13,896     $ 12,857     $ 11,946  
             
    Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity      
             
    Current liabilities:      
      Debt with recourse to Constellation Software Inc. $ 419     $ 303     $ 276  
      Debt without recourse to Constellation Software Inc.   365       319       348  
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,449       1,590       1,304  
      Dividends payable   21       21       21  
      Deferred revenue   2,511       1,967       2,272  
      Provisions   23       22       8  
      Acquisition holdback payables   216       219       172  
      Lease obligations   119       115       115  
      Income taxes payable   130       111       135  
          5,254       4,667       4,653  
             
    Non-current liabilities:      
      Debt with recourse to Constellation Software Inc.   1,865       1,855       1,832  
      Debt without recourse to Constellation Software Inc.   1,687       1,689       1,470  
      Deferred income taxes   692       673       634  
      Acquisition holdback payables   145       133       105  
      Lease obligations   266       252       244  
      Other liabilities   346       300       257  
          5,001       4,903       4,542  
             
    Total liabilities   10,255       9,569       9,195  
             
             
    Shareholders’ equity:      
      Capital stock   99       99       99  
      Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   (63 )     (224 )     (145 )
      Retained earnings   3,010       2,919       2,358  
      Non-controlling interests   595       493       439  
          3,641       3,288       2,752  
             
             
             
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 13,896     $ 12,857     $ 11,946  
             
     
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
    Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (loss)
    (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
             
           
    Unaudited      
        Three months ended March 31,
          2025       2024  
             
             
    Revenue      
    License $ 96     $ 88  
    Professional services   487       470  
    Hardware and other   74       59  
    Maintenance and other recurring   1,996       1,737  
          2,654       2,353  
             
    Expenses      
    Staff   1,412       1,293  
    Hardware   40       35  
    Third party license, maintenance and professional services   254       215  
    Occupancy   17       14  
    Travel, telecommunications, supplies, software and equipment   131       112  
    Professional fees   47       38  
    Other, net   53       50  
    Depreciation   46       44  
    Amortization of intangible assets   272       242  
          2,272       2,042  
             
             
    Foreign exchange loss (gain)   32       (18 )
    IRGA/TSS Membership liability revaluation charge   94       81  
    Finance and other expense (income)   (45 )     (9 )
    Bargain purchase gain   –       (2 )
    Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets   3       10  
    Redeemable preferred securities expense (income)   –       58  
    Finance costs   71       67  
          154       186  
             
    Income (loss) before income taxes   227       125  
             
    Current income tax expense (recovery)   136       127  
    Deferred income tax expense (recovery)   (49 )     (75 )
    Income tax expense (recovery)   87       52  
             
    Net income (loss)   140       74  
             
    Net income (loss) attributable to:      
    Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.   115       105  
    Non-controlling interests   24       (31 )
    Net income (loss)   140       74  
             
    Earnings per common share of Constellation Software Inc.      
      Basic and diluted $ 5.44     $ 4.95  
             
             
     
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
    Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Income (loss)
    (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
             
             
    Unaudited        
      Three months ended March 31,
      2025   2024
             
    Net income (loss) $ 140     $ 74  
             
    Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to net income (loss):        
             
    Foreign currency translation differences from foreign operations and other, net of tax   79       (48 )
             
    Items that will not be reclassified to net income (loss):        
             
    Changes in the fair value of equity investments at FVOCI   155       –  
             
    Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax   234       (48 )
             
    Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 374     $ 25  
             
    Total other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:        
    Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.   161       (40 )
    Non-controlling interests   74       (8 )
    Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ 234     $ (48 )
             
    Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:        
    Common shareholders of Constellation Software Inc.   276       65  
    Non-controlling interests   98       (40 )
    Total comprehensive income (loss) $ 374     $ 25  
                   
     
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
    Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
    (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
                   
    Unaudited            
    Three months ended March 31, 2025            
        Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders of CSI
    		      
        Capital
    stock
    		     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    		   Retained
    earnings
    		     Total
    		     Non-controlling
    interests
    		     Total
    equity
    		  
                   
    Balance at January 1, 2025 $ 99     $ (224 )   $ 2,919     $ 2,795     $ 493     $ 3,288  
                   
    Total comprehensive income (loss):            
                   
    Net income (loss)   –       –       115       115       24       140  
                   
    Other comprehensive income (loss)            
                   
    Foreign currency translation differences from            
      foreign operations and other, net of tax and            
      changes in the fair value of equity investments at FVOCI   –       161       –       161       74       234  
                   
                 
    Total other comprehensive income (loss)   –       161       –       161       74       234  
                   
    Total comprehensive income (loss)   –       161       115       276       98       374  
                   
    Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity            
                   
    Other movements in non-controlling interests   –       –       (4 )     (4 )     4       (0 )
                   
    Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   –       –       –       –       (0 )     (0 )
                   
    Dividends to shareholders of the Company   –       –       (21 )     (21 )     –       (21 )
                   
    Balance at March 31, 2025 $ 99     $ (63 )   $ 3,010     $ 3,046     $ 595     $ 3,641  
                   
     
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
    Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity
    (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
                   
    Unaudited            
    Three months ended March 31, 2024            
                   
        Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders of CSI
    		      
        Capital
    stock
    		     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    		   Retained
    earnings
    		     Total
    		     Non-controlling interests
    		     Total
    equity
    		  
                   
    Balance at January 1, 2024 $ 99     $ (99 )   $ 1,876     $ 1,877     $ 85     $ 1,961  
                   
    Total comprehensive income (loss):            
                   
    Net income (loss)   –       –       105       105       (31 )     74  
                   
    Other comprehensive income (loss)            
                   
    Foreign currency translation differences from            
      foreign operations and other, net of tax   –       (40 )     –       (40 )     (8 )     (48 )
                   
    Total other comprehensive income (loss)   –       (40 )     –       (40 )     (8 )     (48 )
                   
    Total comprehensive income (loss)   –       (40 )     105       65       (40 )     25  
                   
    Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity            
                   
    Non-controlling interests arising from business combinations   –       –       –       –       (0 )     (0 )
                   
    Conversion of Lumine Special Shares to subordinate voting shares of Lumine and settlement of accrued dividend on Lumine Special Shares through the issuance of subordinate voting shares of Lumine   –       –       –       –       872       872  
                   
    Conversion of Lumine Preferred Shares to subordinate voting shares of Lumine and settlement of accrued dividend on Lumine Preferred Shares through the issuance of subordinate voting shares of Lumine   –       (6 )     400       394       (394 )     –  
                   
    Other movements in non-controlling interests   –       –       (1 )     (1 )     1       0  
                   
    Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   –       –       –       –       (85 )     (85 )
                   
    Dividends to shareholders of the Company     –       (21 )     (21 )     –       (21 )
                   
    Balance at March 31, 2024 $ 99     $ (145 )   $ 2,358     $ 2,313     $ 439     $ 2,752  
                   
     
    CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC.
    Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows
    (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts. Due to rounding, numbers presented may not foot.)
               
               
    Unaudited      
          Three months ended March 31,
            2025       2024  
               
    Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:      
      Net income (loss) $ 140     $ 74  
      Adjustments for:      
        Depreciation   46       44  
        Amortization of intangible assets   272       242  
        IRGA/TSS Membership liability revaluation charge   94       81  
        Finance and other expense (income)   (45 )     (9 )
        Bargain purchase (gain)   –       (2 )
        Impairment of intangible and other non-financial assets   3       10  
        Redeemable preferred securities expense (income)   –       58  
        Finance costs   71       67  
        Income tax expense (recovery)   87       52  
        Foreign exchange loss (gain)   32       (18 )
        Depreciation of third party costs   5       –  
      Change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities      
        exclusive of effects of business combinations   231       208  
      Transaction costs associated with equity securities classified as FVOCI   (2 )     –  
      Income taxes paid   (107 )     (68 )
      Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities   827       737  
               
    Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:      
      Interest paid on lease obligations   (4 )     (3 )
      Interest paid on debt   (62 )     (41 )
      Increase (decrease) in CSI facility   –       (578 )
      Increase (decrease) in Topicus revolving credit debt facility without recourse to CSI   31       114  
      Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes   –       1,000  
      Proceeds from issuance of debt facilities without recourse to CSI   27       112  
      Repayments of debt facilities without recourse to CSI   (30 )     (18 )
      Other financing activities   (1 )     (2 )
      Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   (0 )     (85 )
      Debt transaction costs   (0 )     (11 )
      Payments of lease obligations, net of sublease receipts   (31 )     (29 )
      Distribution to the Joday Group   –       (64 )
      Principal repayments to the Joday Group pursuant to the Call Notice   –       (22 )
      Dividends paid to common shareholders of the Company   (21 )     (21 )
      Net cash flows from (used in) in financing activities   (91 )     351  
               
    Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:      
      Acquisition of businesses   (94 )     (223 )
      Cash obtained with acquired businesses   11       35  
      Post-acquisition settlement payments, net of receipts   (16 )     (76 )
      Purchases of investments and other assets   (175 )     (0 )
      Proceeds from sales of other investments and other assets   –       4  
      Decrease (increase) in restricted cash   7       (11 )
      Interest, dividends and other proceeds received   11       5  
      Property and equipment purchased   (15 )     (10 )
      Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities   (271 )     (277 )
               
    Effect of foreign currency on      
      cash   33       (17 )
               
    Increase (decrease) in cash   497       794  
               
    Cash, beginning of period $ 1,980     $ 1,284  
               
    Cash, end of period $ 2,477     $ 2,078  
               

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: Presidential Message on the National Women’s Health Week, 2025

    Source: The White House

    During National Women’s Health Week, we promote and support the health and well-being of our Nation’s mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and friends.  
     
    From my first day in office, my Administration has worked to protect women and girls from gender extremism and has brought common sense and biological reality back to America. Moreover, the Make America Healthy Again Commission was established to address the root causes of our Nation’s health crisis—from poor nutrition and chronic diseases to preventable conditions – issues impacting women across the nation.  By advancing food transparency, promoting physical fitness, and restoring health education, we are working to give women, and all Americans, stronger futures and better quality of life.
     
    My Administration is confronting the high cost of healthcare, which places a tremendous toll on American families.  We are working to improve price transparency, stop surprise billing, and ensure patients have clear information about their coverage before receiving care.  Historic steps have been taken to lower prescription drug prices, including capping the cost of insulin and expanding access to low-cost generics.  By holding providers accountable and putting patients first, we are lowering costs, improving care delivery, and restoring fairness to the American healthcare system. 
     
    This week, we reaffirm our commitment to improve women’s health so that they may live fuller and healthier lives, ensuring that all generations of American women thrive and continue to drive the success of our Nation.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal, Ezell Introduce Bill to Modernize Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing Exam

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24)

    This week, U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) introduced the Mariner Exam Modernization Act, which directs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop and implement a plan to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing exam, aiming to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency within 270 days of receiving recommendations from a dedicated working group.

    “The men and women pursuing careers in the maritime industry shouldn’t be held back by an antiquated credentialing system,” said Rep. Carbajal. “The Mariner Exam Modernization Act is a commonsense step to ensure our licensing process reflects the skills mariners actually need on the job—eliminating redundancy, updating outdated requirements, and making the path to certification more efficient. This legislation is about strengthening our maritime workforce and ensuring the Coast Guard’s processes keep pace with the needs of the 21st century.”

    “Our mariners deserve a credentialing system that reflects the realities of today’s maritime industry—not outdated exams and unnecessary hurdles. I’m proud to co-lead the Mariner Modernization Act to bring transparency, accountability, and real-world input to the process. This is about building up America’s maritime workforce and supporting the professionals who keep America’s maritime commerce moving safely and efficiently,” said Rep. Ezell. 

    “USA Maritime supports the effort to modernize the licensing exam for merchant marine officers through the Mariner Exam Modernization Act.  The maritime industry continues to evolve and change, but the Coast Guard’s licensing exam hasn’t.  The Mariner Exam Modernization Act will remove redundancies, ensure testing isn’t duplicative with other licensing requirements, and align testing with the realities of serving in the 21st century merchant marine. We look forward to working with Congress to pass this bill and remove one more impediment to creating new Merchant Marine officers,” said Brian Schoeneman, Chairman, USA Maritime.

    “Transportation Institute supports the Mariner Exam Modernization Act and applauds Congressman Carbajal for his leadership in solving the mariner workforce crisis.  His dedication to the American mariner is remarkable, and we are grateful to have his support as we address this challenge together,” said Sara Fuentes, Vice President, Government Affairs, Transportation Institute.

    “The Navy League of the United States has long championed the importance of the American mariner to our national and economic security.  We are proud to support Congressman Carbajal’s Mariner Exam Modernization Act as part of the effort to grow our maritime workforce,” said Mike Stevens, Navy League CEO and 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.

    “The Consortium of State Maritime Academies strongly supports the “Mariner Exam Modernization Act“. This legislation will reduce the redundancy between The STCW Code and the National Exam. It will also eliminate the requirement for the Academies to dedicate time in the academic program on subjects that are outdated, and not currently used by professional mariners.  Additionally, it will substantially increase the value of the exam review teams (working groups).  Collectively, these efforts will allow us to assist with the goal of alleviating the current mariner shortage,” said G. P. Achenbach, Ed. Rear Admiral, U.S. Maritime Service, President, Consortium of State Maritime Academies.

    The current Coast Guard licensing exam process for Merchant Mariner Credentials is outdated, redundant, and unnecessarily burdensome for aspiring mariners. Candidates must repeatedly demonstrate the same competencies, first through years of hands-on assessments and then again on a seven-part written exam—discouraging new entrants and diverting time from more relevant modern training like cybersecurity. 

    Additionally, the exam includes obsolete content and lacks a modern review system, leaving graduates underprepared for the realities of today’s maritime industry.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Patient Care and Save Taxpayers Billions

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto
    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the bipartisan Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act to modernize Medicare’s imaging oversight process. This legislation would remove a key barrier that has delayed implementation of Medicare’s Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program.
    “When the right imaging is used at the right time, it can lead to better health outcomes and reduce costs for patients and the health care system,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This commonsense, bipartisan legislation supports evidence-based care and reduces unnecessary scans, saving Medicare billions of dollars while ensuring safer, more personalized care.”
    The Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) established the AUC program to ensure appropriate ordering of advancing diagnostic imaging. The AUC program was designed to guide clinicians in real-time selection of diagnostic imaging services and reduce unnecessary imaging costs. Full implementation of AUC was supposed to have happened on January 1, 2017, but CMS has been unable to fully launch the program due to challenges incorporating AUC with existing systems. Evidence shows the AUC program improves imaging decisions, reduces unnecessary utilization, and cuts costs for both Medicare and its beneficiaries. Data from CareSelect Imaging revealed $178 million in inappropriate allowed charges in 2023 could have been avoided with AUC consultation.
    The ROOT Actwould remove real-time claims reporting, the primary barrier to the implementation of the AUC program. Instead, this legislation would require providers to attest that they reviewed AUC at the point of care. CMS would conduct retrospective audits based on this data to ensure compliance and inform provider education. An additional carveout reduces administrative burden, exempting those participating in clinical trials and those in small rural practices.
    The ROOT Act could save American taxpayers billions of dollars:
    $2.2 billion reduction in federal spending from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 – FY 2034.
    $1.6 billion in savings for Medicare beneficiaries from reduced cost-sharing over the same period.
    The full text of the legislation can be found here.
    Senator Cortez Masto has been a champion of affordable, quality health care, including mental and behavioral care. Cortez Masto has pushed pharmacy benefit managers to help lower prescription drug costs. She passed legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and cap the cost of insulin at $35-a-month for Medicare recipients through the Inflation Reduction Act. To lower health care costs for all Nevadans, Cortez Masto worked to expand health care subsidies for individuals and families getting health care through the exchange. She recently introduced bipartisan legislation to provide patients with transparent and timely access to prescription medications and treatments.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Colleagues Demand Answers from Department of Education on Mental Health Funding Cuts

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto
    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led 20 of her Senate colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding answers on recent reports that the Department had cut approximately $1 billion in federal mental health grants to help schools hire more psychologists, counselors, and other mental health workers. The Senators also expressed concern about how these cuts will affect schools’ ability to support students and their behavioral health needs and questioned how the Department plans to address the youth mental health crisis.
    “This abrupt decision to cut critical funding that was enacted into law under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and annual appropriations acts and already planned to be used in states, communities, and schools is deeply troubling and not consistent with our intent of providing these funds to support the health and wellbeing of children across the nation,” wrote the Senators. “We are requesting more information on the Department of Education’s decision and the Department’s plan to re-envision and re-compete its mental health program funds.”
    Senator Cortez Masto has been a leader in fighting for critical mental health dollars for students in Nevada and across the country. In 2022, Senator Cortez Masto helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and fought to ensure the bill included $1 billion for the Mental Health Services Professional Demonstration Grant and the School-Based Mental Health Services Program.
    These grants have shown to be extremely effective at addressing the shortage of school mental health professionals and increasing access to comprehensive school mental health services. School-based mental health professionals have been proven to improve staff retention, help keep students in school, and promote learning environments where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
    “The uncertainty that is being created by the Department of Education is jeopardizing the work that has been done to increase comprehensive youth mental and behavioral health services, and the availability of school-based mental health professionals across the country,” continued the Senators.
    Additional signatories include Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
    Read the full letter here.
    Senator Cortez Masto has pushed multiple Departments under the Trump Administration for detailed, public information regarding the impacts of President Trump’s federal funding freeze, hiring freeze, and terminations on Nevada – including to the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Agriculture, General Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.  

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  • MIL-OSI Video: President Trump Signs Executive Order: “Drug Prices Will Come Down”

    Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

    “The United States will no longer subsidize the health care of foreign countries and will no longer tolerate profiteering and price gouging. For the first time in many years, we’ll slash the cost of prescription drugs, and we will bring fairness to America. Drug prices will come down. We’re gonna cut out the middlemen and facilitate the direct sale of drugs at the most favored nation price directly to the American citizen.” –President Donald J. Trump

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFzwTtdRywo

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