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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Kyrgyzstan, the growth of prices and tariffs since the beginning of the year amounted to 2.2 percent.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BISHKEK, May 15 (Xinhua) — In January-April 2025, the growth of consumer prices and tariffs in Kyrgyzstan compared to December 2024 amounted to 2.2 percent, the country’s National Statistical Committee reported on Thursday.

    At the same time, prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 3.9%, for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products by 2.3%, tariffs for services provided to the population by 1.1%, while prices for non-food products, on the contrary, decreased by 0.3%.

    An increase in consumer prices and tariffs in January-April of this year compared to December of the previous year was observed in all regions of the republic.

    As noted, in April of this year, compared to the previous month, the growth of consumer prices and tariffs in the country amounted to 0.4 percent. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Real School of Life”: HSE Students Take Part in BRICS Youth Summit

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Photo: Higher School of Economics

    In April, the next BRICS Youth Innovation Summit was held in Cape Town, South Africa. Our country was again represented by students from the Higher School of Economics. The event was organized by the South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA).

    The BRICS Youth Summit 2025 was held under the theme “Innovating the Future: Technologies for Sustainable Development and Social Well-being”. It provided a new generation of innovators with the opportunity to address global challenges through collaborative technological solutions that promote sustainable development and social equality in the BRICS countries and the entire Global South. The summit was attended by over 50 delegates from 12 countries, as well as 50 observers from various institutions and organizations in South Africa.

    As in the previous year, the selection of HSE delegates was carried out by the Centre for International Student Mobility and Educational Projects of the Internationalisation Directorate. The organisers not only provided HSE students with a unique opportunity to participate in the summit free of charge, but also covered all expenses for their stay in Cape Town during the event.

    The delegation included the following students:

    Diana Fakhritdinova, OP “Economics and statistics“;

    Mary Oganesyan, OP “Economics and statistics“;

    Anna Danilova, OP “Pharmaceutical law and healthcare“.

    The participants shared their impressions of the summit, communication with representatives of different countries and African nature.

    Diana Fakhritdinova and Meri Oganesyan presented their joint project Just.Display in the category “Digital Transformation for Economic Growth” and won a prize.

    “Mary and I were lucky enough to attend the BRICS Youth Summit, which this year took place in the bright and memorable Cape Town. Sending our application rather at random, we did not expect to receive a positive response from the selection committee. But as soon as it arrived, we immediately started preparing the presentation of our project,” said Diana Fakhritdinova. “We have been developing the Just.Display project since school. It is an effective solution for managing advertising and information screens. It is a modern platform that provides instant content updates on any digital media — from single screens to large-scale networks. The system combines a simple interface, mobility in management and technology at the level of high corporate standards. Today, our solution is used in such organizations as the Skolkovo Technopark, the Donstroy development company, and others. We continue to improve the product and develop our name in the market, offering clients a reliable, scalable and intuitive solution for operational management.

    We are proud that we were able to present our project at such a representative event. A lot of effort and energy was invested in the preparation, and it was completely justified. Finding ourselves surrounded by proactive participants and organizers, we immediately felt how serious the level of the summit was. Everyone shared ideas and stories of their projects – useful, thoughtful and truly significant. It was cool to see how startups created by the same students are already bringing tangible benefits and striving for more.

    On the day of the presentations, the atmosphere became calmer: everyone had already met, the excitement had subsided a little. We presented our project, showing what our team is capable of, confidently answered the jury’s questions and eagerly awaited the results. Third place was a real surprise for us, especially considering that we were the youngest participants of the summit.

    Mary and I would like to sincerely thank HSE and Center for International Student Mobility and Educational Projects Directorates of Internationalization for the support, knowledge and opportunities that give us self-confidence and help us develop not only in our studies but also in real projects. Special thanks to the director of the center Valeria Vadimovna Sokolova for her support and assistance at all stages of preparation and participation in the summit.

    Such events are a real school of life. We returned home with an incredible amount of insights, connections, skills and knowledge. We were lucky to meet a huge number of proactive people, and we have already started developing collaborations with some of them.”

    Anna Danilova presented her project in the category “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Social Good”. “My project was dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Its main goal is to ensure the availability of the system for any segment of the population and the population of any territorial remoteness in order to improve the level of health and well-being,” says the student. – According to our idea, the algorithm works together with a medical specialist and currently acts only as an auxiliary element, not the main one. We are setting up the algorithm in order to increase the accuracy of diagnostics and the objectivity of the assessment, and would like to further track whether artificial intelligence can replace medical specialists in general and in which specific areas this is possible.

    I really liked the projects of Chinese colleagues who propose using artificial intelligence to automate the harvesting of fruits and vegetables. I also heard from my roommate from South Africa about interesting projects in the field of technological support for food security. It was interesting to listen to the ideas of guys from different countries, taking into account the peculiarities of their mentality and the culture of the country in which they live and implement their ideas.

    My project was positively received by the participants, some even wrote and learned details and opportunities for cooperation after the summit. For me, this trip was a real discovery, as it is a completely different country and culture. I made many new acquaintances from the BRICS countries, with some of them we exchanged numbers to continue communication in the future.

    What I also liked about the summit was that there were guys who were just starting to implement their project, and there were those who had already implemented it and were implementing new ideas. It turned out to be a kind of mutual work: newcomers share fresh ideas with those who are more experienced, and the more experienced share useful comments and recommendations on project implementation.

    The section winners got the opportunity to go to St. Petersburg for the International Economic Forum in June. I hope that I will be able to meet the guys who took first place at the summit again, but this time in Russia.

    In addition to the event itself, our trip to the Cape of Good Hope with the girls created a huge layer of impressions for us. On the way there, we stopped by boat to look at Cape fur seals, saw penguins, ostriches and other representatives of the fauna. We also managed to visit several local restaurants and try local fish. But most of all, we were amazed by the cape itself, from where a magnificent view opened up that cannot be compared with anything else.”

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Libya

    Source: United Nations – English

    he Secretary-General takes note of the truce reached in Tripoli yesterday and calls on all parties to take urgent steps to sustain and build upon it through dialogue.

    The rapid nature of the escalation, which drew armed groups from outside the city and subjected heavily populated neighborhoods to heavy artillery fire, was alarming. The Secretary-General is deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of at least 8 civilians in the recent clashes.

    The Secretary-General reminds all parties of their obligation to protect civilians and calls on them to engage in serious dialogue in good faith to address the root causes of the conflict.

    The United Nations stands ready to provide its good offices to facilitate agreement on a path towards lasting peace and stability in Libya.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLICE WEEK

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

    Know Your Immigration Rights

    If you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.

    Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. You do not have to open your door until you see a valid warrant to enter your home or search your belongings.

    Your right to remain silent: The Fifth Amendment protects your right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself. You are not required to share any personal information such as your place of birth, immigration status or criminal history.

    Always consult an attorney: You have a right to speak with an attorney. You do not have to sign anything or hand officials any documents without speaking to an attorney. Try to identify and consult one in advance.

    The New York City Office of Civil Justice and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) support a variety of free immigration legal services through local nonprofit legal organizations. To access these resources, dial 311 and say “Action NYC,” call the MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or visit MOIA’s website.

    Learn more here: KNOW YOUR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS  – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Huizenga, Foster, Moolenaar, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce the Chip Security Act to Detect and Prevent Illegal AI Chip Smuggling

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02)

    Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party John Moolenaar (R-MI), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR), House Intelligence Committee Member Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), House Intelligence Committee Member Darin LaHood (R-IL), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Ted Lieu (D-CA), introduced the Chip Security Act.

    The Chip Security Act would require advanced chip manufacturers to implement technical security measures to detect and prevent smuggling to unauthorized countries and end-users. This legislation responds to ongoing reports of AI chips being smuggled into China, where they are used to power state-controlled AI projects. Despite export controls, smuggling networks and front companies continue to move U.S.-made chips into restricted countries.

    “American innovation and AI computing technology has the potential to change everything from how we complete daily tasks to unlocking the next era of scientific breakthroughs” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “In order for the United States to maintain our technological advantage, we must employ safeguards to help ensure these advanced AI chips are not being shipped to bad actors who would use them for nefarious purposes. The Chips Security Act is a bipartisan solution that strengthens our ability to protect American interests as well as our technological advances.”

    “As Congress’ chip designer, AI programmer, and PhD physicist, I know that we have the technical tools to prevent powerful AI technology from getting into the wrong hands. With advanced AI chips being smuggled into China and posing a national security risk, Congress must act,” said Congressman Bill Foster. “I’m proud to lead the effort on this bipartisan legislation, which is an important step in protecting our exports and ensuring that U.S. technology is not used to undermine democracy and global stability.”

    “For too long, the Chinese Communist Party has exploited weaknesses in our export control enforcement system—using shell companies and smuggling networks to divert sensitive U.S. technology, fuel the PLA’s military advancement, and extend its surveillance capabilities to further its repression,” said Congressman John Moolenaar, Chairman of the China Select Committee. That puts our national security and our leadership in artificial intelligence at risk. This bipartisan bill closes those gaps with real safeguards to keep our most advanced chips out of the wrong hands. I’m proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and we’re committed to getting this legislation across the finish line and signed into law.”

    “This bipartisan legislation will help ensure our most advanced technologies don’t end up in the wrong hands,” said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the China Select Committee. “I’m proud to join my colleagues, including Congressman Foster—whose deep expertise and leadership on science and national security issues continue to strengthen our country—in introducing this commonsense measure.”

    The bill would require:

    • Location Verification: High-end AI chips must have the ability to identify their location before they are exported.
    • Mandatory Reporting: Companies exporting these products must report any credible information about the diversion of the product, including if the location has changed.
    • Additional Technical Requirements: Requires the Secretary of Commerce to assess second-level security mechanisms to prevent misuse or diversion of these chips.
    • Enforcement: Provides the Secretary of Commerce enforcement capabilities to verify that the exported chips have not been diverted.

    This issue was highlighted in the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s recent report on DeepSeek.

    The Chip Security Act legislative text is available here. Companion legislation to the Chip Security Act has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Huizenga Announces Federal Affordable Housing Funding for Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage Through HUD

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02)

    Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced that communities across Southwest Michigan will receive federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations legislation.  Specifically, the communities of Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage will receive federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).  CDBG provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by improving housing and providing a better living environment. Additionally, CDBG expands economic opportunity, principally for low- and moderate-income residents.

    Furthermore, the communities of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo will receive federal funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use – often in partnership with local nonprofit groups – to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.

    “I am glad to see the Trump Administration prioritize the communities of Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage,” said Congressman Bill Huizenga. “This funding will improve housing affordability as well as increase economic opportunity for lower and moderate-income families across Southwest Michigan.”

    CDBG Funding Allocations

    Battle Creek              $1,205,390   

    Benton Harbor          $382,893

    Holland                      $333,432

    Kalamazoo                $1,583,632   

    Portage                      $209,148

    HOME Funding Allocations

    Battle Creek              $254,254

    Kalamazoo                $456,817

    The State of Michigan also received a direct allocation totaling $34,090,474 for CBDG and $16,080,261 for HOME. This funding is on top of the funding distributed to municipalities across Michigan.

    Here is the full list of Michigan communities who recently received funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development:

    Battle Creek, Bay, Benton Harbor, Canton Twp, Clinton Twp, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, East Lansing, Farmington Hills, Flint, Genesee County, Grand Rapids, Holland, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent County, Lansing, Lincoln Park, Livonia, Macomb County, Midland, Monroe, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Niles, Norton Shores, Oakland County, Pontiac, Port Huron, Portage, Redford, Roseville, Royal Oak, Saginaw, Southfield, St Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Taylor, Traverse City, Warren, Washtenaw County, Waterford Township, Wayne County, Westland, and Wyoming.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Osnabruck Square to fully reopen later this summer

    Source: City of Derby

    Following a significant transformation as part of the stunning £35.1 million refurbishment of Derby Market Hall, the full reopening of Osnabruck Square has been set for later this summer.

    The refurbished Grade II-listed Market Hall will reopen on Saturday 24 May with a spectacular week-long celebration packed with music, creative workshops, and family-friendly activities.

    Access to the Market Hall from Osnabruck Square will be maintained throughout the remainder of the works to transform the square. Hoardings around the square will be updated and repositioned, with windows being introduced so the public can see the progress of the square during the final stages of the project.

    The enhanced Osnabruck Square, a vital connecting space within the city centre, will be a flexible area for events and entertainment, with outdoor café seating, and artistic installations, providing a lively hub for local markets and homegrown talent. It will also feature a vibrant green space, featuring carefully selected new raised planting beds, trees, and shrubs designed to be visually appealing.

    The design of the square prioritises accessibility, with enhancements such as free-standing inclusive benches, improved access through re-aligned crossings, and dedicated blue badge parking.

    Featuring a new main entrance to the refurbished Derby Market Hall, Osnabruck Square will enhance city centre accessibility, seamlessly connecting the Market Hall with Exchange Street, Albion Street, and the Derbion shopping centre, drawing people through the area.

    Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said: 

    The transformation of Osnabruck Square, together with the revitalised Market Hall, will breathe new life into this key city centre location. The square will not only look beautiful but will also improve accessibility and help draw more people into the heart of our city.

    This is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and planning, and I look forward to seeing the area become a vibrant destination for shopping, eating, and entertainment.

    The Derby Market Hall redevelopment is a £35.1m project part funded with £9.43m from the Government’s Future High Street Fund (FHSF).

    Located at the heart of the city centre, linking Derbion and St Peter’s Quarter with the Cathedral Quarter and Becketwell, the redeveloped Market Hall will play a key role in widening the diversity of the city centre and is expected to generate £3.64m for the local economy every year.

    Follow Derby Market Hall on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with what’s going on. Full details of the programme of events are available on the Derby Market Hall website.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Get ready for business

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    Our focus

    New businesses sometimes make mistakes with their registration, reporting and recordkeeping responsibilities. It’s important new business owners understand their obligations to ensure they’re getting it right from the start.

    If your hobby has turned into a profit-making business, you are responsible for your tax, super and registration obligations. Setting up your business correctly from the start will make it easier to meet these obligations.

    How to get it right

    If you’re planning on starting, or have recently started a new business, we have Ready for business information to help you navigate your obligations.

    Here are the top 7 things you need to know when starting a business.

    1. Use digital tools and maintain accurate records to help you manage daily activities and cash flow. Explore our key rules and free resources to strengthen your business practices.
    2. There are some registrations you will need to complete when you start a business, for example registering for an ABN or a business name.
    3. You can claim a tax deduction for most business expenses if they are directly related to earning your income. Remember to keep records and only claim the business portion of mixed-use expenses.
    4. The type of business structure you set up will affect your tax and registration requirements. It’s important to choose the right business structure and understand your obligations.
    5. If you’re an employer, it’s important you know you have extra responsibilities and obligations.
    6. You need to lodge and pay your taxes on time. You can prepay your estimated income tax liability, through pay as you go (PAYG) instalments. You can voluntarily enter PAYG instalments to help you smooth out your cashflow and avoid a large tax bill when you lodge your tax return.
    7. Businesses that maintain accurate records, lodge and pay on time and avoid errors not only steer clear of penalties and general interest charge but also become more resilient when facing challenges.

    Example: Barry’s photography hobby takes flight

    Barry works an office job Monday to Friday and enjoys taking photos of birds in his spare time. Barry has become well known by members of his local community as a talented photographer.

    Over the past 12 months Barry has been approached to photograph local events and demand for his skills is increasing. Barry charges a fee for each event and is now earning money from his photos.

    With the growing interest, Barry cuts back on his office work and starts to invest more time into photography. Barry sets up a website, sets up a booking system and starts advertising his services online. He also buys more photography equipment to improve his production quality, so he can earn more from each event.

    Barry wants to know if his photography side hustle is a business. He looks at all his activities together and determines he is running a business because he:

    • intends to make a profit to supplement his salary and wage income
    • set up a regular schedule for these activities
    • operates in a business-like way (he has a plan and system for making a profit).

    End of example

    Know your responsibilities as an employer

    Whether you’re hiring your first worker, or you’re an experienced employer, it’s important you understand and meet your employer obligations. This includes:

    Keep up to date

    Learn more by taking our free self-paced online courses at Essentials to strengthen your small businessExternal Link.

    You can also:

    • subscribe to our free Small business newsletter to get updates that might impact your business
    • contact your tax professional to obtain advice specific to your business needs.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: During National Police Week, Reps. Pettersen, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan ‘They’re Fast, We’re Furious’ Bill to Curb Illegal Street Racing

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brittany Pettersen (Colorado 7th District)

    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the They’re Fast, We’re Furious Act of 2025 to address reckless speeding and illegal street racing impacting communities across the country. This bipartisan bill would establish a Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force under the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to coordinate local, state, and federal strategic responses to street racing and unlawful organized street shows. The task force would address the impacts of street racing and develop best practices to combat the problem, creating safer communities and potentially saving lives.

    “I’ve heard from constituents across Broomfield and Jefferson Counties who are concerned by the illegal street racing on the rise in our communities, including the death of a college student in Westminster caused by a street racing incident” said Pettersen. “As a mom, I’m committed to making sure our communities are a safe place for our kids and neighbors. That’s why I’m working with Congressman Valadao during National Police Week to ensure law enforcement has the tools they need to crack down on reckless driving and save lives.”

    “In the Central Valley, street racing is an epidemic that puts our communities in danger,” said Valadao. “Kern County’s fatal hit-and-run accident rate is over 151% higher than the national average, and deadly crashes are a direct result of reckless driving at high speeds. Illegal street racing in our neighborhoods puts the lives of other drivers, first responders, and innocent bystanders at risk, and I’m proud to join Congresswoman Pettersen to give law enforcement the tools they need to combat this dangerous trend.”

    Rep. Pettersen first introduced this bill following concerns from communities across her district, including those voiced at a town hall she hosted in Westminster. In 2021, a street racing incident in Westminster caused the death of a 21-year-old student at the University of Colorado Boulder. This incident rocked the community and is unfortunately a common occurrence in the United States, as speeding and street racing continue to rise in prevalence since the global pandemic.

    Between 2021 and 2023, Colorado lost 751 lives due to speeding, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. In 2023 alone, speeding was the leading cause of traffic fatalities in the state—contributing to 258 deaths, surpassing fatalities caused by impaired driving and unrestrained passengers.

    Click HERE for the full text of the bill. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rescheduled: Community Conversations with Congressman Frank Mrvan

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN)

    Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced the rescheduled Community Conversations that will be held throughout Indiana’s First Congressional District on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

    Congressman Mrvan stated, “I invite residents to attend one of my rescheduled Community Conversations that I will be holding on May 29, 2025.  I believe these opportunities allow me to hear directly from constituents and better represent our collective interests in our nation’s capital.  Additionally, I will provide a brief update on the 119th Session of Congress and my work on the House Appropriations Committee.”

    Thursday – May 29, 2025

    • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Michigan City – City Hall Council Chambers, 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360
    • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
    • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Indiana University Northwest, Bergland Auditorium in the Savannah Center, 65 West 33rd Avenue, Gary, IN 46408

    Please note that all times listed are Central Time.  

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Tenney Calls for the Department of Justice to Investigate New York State’s Unconstitutional Gun Laws

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22)

    Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today penned a letter to the U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to investigate New York State’s infringement of New Yorker’s Second Amendment rights. 

    This letter was also signed by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21).

    Rep Tenney’s letter comes in response to New York’s restrictions that violate the Supreme Court precedents set in DC v. Heller, McDonald v. City of Chicago, and NYSRPA v. Bruen. These restrictions include a categorical ban on commonly owned semi-automatic rifles, licensing and registration of constitutionally protected arms, and an arbitrary cap on magazine capacity.

    “The Second Amendment is not a suggestion; it is a Constitutional guarantee. Yet Albany Democrats have orchestrated an all-out assault on our Second Amendment rights by enacting and enforcing a sweeping regime of laws that strip law-abiding citizens of their firearms. Today, I am calling on the Department of Justice to swiftly investigate New York’s unconstitutional gun laws and uphold New Yorkers’ Second Amendment rights. I will continue working with the Trump administration to defend this Constitutional Right for all law-abiding citizens,” said Congresswoman Tenney. 

    Read the full text of the letter here. 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: 2025 Camping Season Starts this Weekend

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on May 15, 2025

    Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are ready to welcome visitors back for another memorable summer, with the 2025 camping season officially kicking off on Friday, May 16.  

    “We are excited to welcome visitors for another incredible season in our beautiful provincial parks,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said. “Whether you want adventure, relaxation or time with family and friends, our parks create lasting memories while highlighting the beauty of Saskatchewan’s natural environment.”

    New Ways to Stay and Play:

    • This year, there are additional glamping domes at Blackstrap, and new domes will open soon at Echo Valley;  
    • Also opening soon are tipi-style cabins at Buffalo Pound and tipis in Meadow Lake;
    • There are additional marina slips at Elbow Harbour Recreation Site on Lake Diefenbaker; and
    • The new Trailhead Cafe is opening May 15 at the Buffalo Pound Visitor Centre.

    Things to Do

    From guided hikes and paddle programs to live music and cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone this season. Full event listings, including pre-registration details, can be found at saskparks.com under the “Things to Do” section.  

    Discovery Packs are refreshed for the 2025 season. They offer families and visitors of all ages a self-use activity to learn about our parks, conservation, wildlife and park lands with themes such as Soil Scientist and Marvelous Mammals.

    Family favourites like SaskExpress and Summer Cinema are returning for another season along with new experiences such as Festival in the Forest at Meadow Lake, Prairie Day at Buffalo Pound and new guided hiking events such as Hike the Heights at Cypress Hills and Into the Pines at Candle Lake. These events and other Sask Parks programs are free with a valid Park Entry Permit.

    For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, please respect the current fire bans and restrictions that can be found by visiting SaskParks.com or by calling the park before arrival.  

    Plan your trip at Saskparks.com.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Honor Ursula Kennedy

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39)

    Tustin, CA – This week, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) introduced a bill to honor Ursula Ellen Kennedy, who made history as the first woman elected to the Tustin City Council and first woman Mayor of Tustin. 

    Rep. Kim’s bill would rename the U.S. Postal Office at 340 East 1st St in Tustin, CA, as the “Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building.”  

    “At a time when women were expected to stay at home, Ursula challenged societal limits, defied odds time and time again, and showed that women and girls can do anything we set our minds to. Her legacy of kind, intelligent leadership lives on in our community,” said Rep. Young Kim. “I am proud to honor her service to Tustin and appreciate her family working with me on this initiative.” 

    “Our family is deeply honored that Ursula E. Kennedy is being recognized in her beloved city of Tustin. Ursula broke barriers in many areas, she was a published writer and attended law school and passed the bar in her forties. (Her children believe she was motivated partially by an avoidance to housework.) She was the first woman elected to the Tustin City Council and then became the city’s first female mayor. She served with vision, humor and heart, fairness, and intelligence. We are profoundly grateful to Representative Kim for ensuring that her legacy of public service and leadership will continue to inspire generations to come. We’re over the moon to see her legacy honored in the city she helped shape,” said the Kennedy family.   

    Read the bill HERE. 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government Continues to Deliver for Saskatchewan Residents as Spring Sitting Concludes

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on May 15, 2025

    With the Spring sitting of the Legislature concluding today, Premier Scott Moe highlighted the Government of Saskatchewan’s balanced 2025-26 Budget and how it is delivering for you.

    “Our government continues to prioritize safety in our communities and ensuring services are available to all residents when and where they need them,” Moe said. “Saskatchewan is a growing and vibrant province that continues to benefit from a strong economy even in uncertain times. Record investments were made this year to keep Saskatchewan an affordable place to live, work and raise a family.”

    In this year’s budget, record investments continue to be made in health care, education and community safety, in addition to delivering more affordability measures than ever before. 

    New affordability measures include:

    • The Fertility Treatment Tax Credit, helping individuals or couples cover costs associated with fertility treatments.
    • Doubling the Active Families Benefit tax credit and raising the qualifying income threshold to $120,000 will make accessing children’s sports, arts, cultural and recreational activities more affordable. 
    • Seniors receive an increase in the senior supplement amount by $500 annually for the next four years, starting in 2025 – over and above the impact of indexation.
    • An increase to the Personal Care Home Benefit will help more than 2,000 low-income seniors with the cost of living in a licensed personal care home. 
    • The Graduate Retention Program has also increased, with a maximum benefit of $24,000 for students who live and work in Saskatchewan after graduating from a post-secondary institution.
    • The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship provides up to $3,000 for Grade 12 students who will be attending post-secondary institutions in the province. 
    • All education property tax mill rates have been reduced to absorb the increase in property assessment values and ensure this assessment year is revenue neutral for the province. This change will save property owners in the province more than $100 million annually.
    • Reinstating the Home Renovation Tax Credit saves residents up to $420 and seniors $525 annually in provincial income tax.
    • The First-Time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit maximum benefit increased to $1,575, making homeownership more attainable for first-time homebuyers, and the PST Rebate on New Home Construction was made permanent. 
    • The Disability Tax Credit and the Disability Tax Credit supplement for children under 18 both increase by 25 per cent, in addition to indexation.
    • The Caregiver Tax Credit also increases by 25 per cent, in addition to indexation, which provides financial support for families who care for adult children or parents with physical or mental impairments.
    • The Small Business Tax Rate permanently remains at one per cent, which benefits more than 35,000 small businesses and saves them over $50 million annually in corporate income taxes.
    • The Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Tax Credit provides a non-refundable tax credit for individuals or corporations that invest in the equity of eligible Saskatchewan small and medium enterprise, while the Saskatchewan Class 1 Truck Driver Training Rebate Program supports individuals seeking their commercial driving license. 

    Additionally, legislation introduced and passed this year aims to promote community safety. Amendments to The Construction Codes Act allow the development of a pilot framework intended to help eligible municipalities dispose of these structures as well as provide a training opportunity for local volunteer fire departments. Amendments to The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act include fentanyl, methamphetamine and hypodermic needles as categories of street weapons recognizing the significant risks these items present to public safety. New regulations under The Trespass to Property Amendment Regulations, 2025, will allow police to immediately enforce the Act against individuals partaking in activities such as public intoxication and drug use as it will be automatically considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses.

    This April, the Government of Saskatchewan was pleased to reach a new agreement between the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) and the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee. This new agreement recognizes the important role of teachers and provides certainty for teachers, students and their families.

    Health care continues to be a priority for the government with continued investment into new and enhanced services and the Health Human Resources Action Plan to ensure services are staffed. The new Regina Breast Health Centre started welcoming patients this spring offering a co-location of essential services to streamline care, reduce wait times and improve patient experiences in what can often be a challenging time. Success continues to be made with recruitment guided by the Health Human Resources Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more staff in the province. To continue that work, Saskatchewan’s Rural and Remote Recruitment

    Incentive (RRRI) program has been expanded to an additional 16 communities for a total of 70. This incentive of up to $50,000 for a three-year return-in-service is offered to new, permanent full-time employees in nine high-priority health occupations in rural and remote communities experiencing or at risk of service disruptions due to staffing challenges. A recruitment campaign also launched recently encouraging physicians from the United States to consider practicing in Saskatchewan.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: COVID-19 activity hits 1-year high

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) today said the major surveillance indicators of COVID-19 reached a one-year high, urging all sectors of the community to heighten their vigilance and enhance personal hygiene and protection measures.

    In addition to advising citizens to receive the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, the CHP also recommended people at high risk to receive a booster dose in a timely manner to minimise the risk of serious complications or death after infection.

    CHP Controller Dr Edwin Tsui pointed out that after the resumption of normalcy, Hong Kong experienced cycles of active periods of COVID-19 in every six to nine months.

    “Taking into account local and global epidemiological data in recent years, the CHP is of the view that COVID-19 has evolved into an endemic disease with a periodic pattern.”

    The CHP’s analysis suggested that the active periods are associated with the changes in the predominant circulating strains and declining herd immunity in Hong Kong.

    In early 2024, the predominant strains circulated locally changed from XBB to JN.1.

    In the third quarter of 2024, the strains changed from JN.1 to KP.2 and KP.3.

    Since late March this year, they have further changed to XDV.

    Dr Tsui said there is no evidence suggesting that XDV will cause more severe disease. 

    According to the latest surveillance data as of the week ending May 10, the viral load of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from sewage surveillance, the test positivity rate and the cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests in the laboratory have continued to rise over the past four weeks.

    In particular, the percentage of respiratory samples testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus gradually increased to 13.66% from 6.21% four weeks ago, marking a record high in the past year.

    For sewage surveillance, the per capita viral load of SARS-CoV-2 virus was around 710,000 copy/litre, which was also significantly higher than that of about 390,000 copy/litre four weeks ago.

    During the same period, the consultation rate of COVID-19 cases at Accident & Emergency departments, general outpatient clinics and sentinel private medical practitioner clinics also recorded a significant increase.

    “Based on previous statistics, we expect the activity level of COVID-19 to remain at a higher level for at least the next few weeks,” Dr Tsui added.

    Regarding severe and fatal cases, the CHP recorded a total of 81 COVID-19 severe cases involving adults in the past four weeks, among which 30 were fatal cases.

    Epidemiological investigations showed that 83% of the patients were aged 65 or above.

    For children, the CHP has recorded five severe cases so far this year. Of which, two have underlying illnesses and three cases have not received the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

    Dr Tsui noted that the currently prevalent XDV strain is a related variant of JN.1.

    “Therefore, the JN.1 vaccine used in Hong Kong is effective in preventing the disease, reducing the risk of severe illness and death, and enhancing herd immunity.”

    He urged high-risk groups, especially the elderly and those with underlying illnesses, to receive an additional booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

    Meanwhile, parents should also bring their children to complete the initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Secretary Kennedy to Senator Marshall During HELP Committee Hearing: We’re Going to Make HHS Accountable to the American People

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall

    Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) questioned the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., today during a hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP).
    During the hearing, Senator Marshall asked Secretary Kennedy about the chronic disease epidemic in America, efforts to make HHS more efficient, and vaccines.
    Senator Marshall has been a long-time ally of Secretary Kennedy and was heavily involved in his confirmation process. As an OB-GYN of over 25 years, Senator Marshall is also the Chairman of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus.

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    Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall’s full line of questioning.
    Highlights from the hearing include:
    On Making America Healthy Again:
    Senator Marshall: “This was going to be a question. I’m just going to make a statement. All the research that we do on MAHA, on soil health, on nutrition, in my heart, that’s research on cancer. It’s research on Alzheimer’s, at the end of the day… We should be spending as much money at the front side of this as we are trying to cure the end of it. We’re seeing epidemics of colorectal cancer, young age Alzheimer’s, all these things. And I think the research at the front end is every bit as important at the hind end.” 
    Secretary Kennedy: “…NIH made all these extraordinary breakthroughs, and particularly in treating cancer and, you know, reducing mortalities for colorectal cancer. But my question is, isn’t it as important to find out why kids are getting colorectal cancer?
    “When you and I were kids, there were zero kids with colorectal cancer. It’s an epidemic now, so it’s not really a badge for us when we say, ‘Oh, we can make it less lethal.’ Why don’t we go figure out what’s causing it and eliminate that exposure with all of these with Alzheimer’s, with heart disease? There’s something making Americans very, very sick, and our response should not be just ‘okay, we’ll develop a pharmaceutical fix for it, or medical fix.’ Let’s figure out what it is and get rid of it so we can have healthy kids again.”
    On efforts to make HHS more efficient:
    Senator Marshall: “Isn’t it true that under Joe Biden’s White House, they added 20,000 employees to HHS? When you were nominated, there were 28 divisions with HHS, 100 communication offices, 40 IT departments, and nine HR units as well? Can you answer that question?”
    Secretary Kennedy: “Yes, that’s right. There are dozens of IT departments. There’s eight senior finance officials. There are nine separate offices on women’s health, eight separate offices for minority health, 27 separate offices for HIV, 59 behavioral health programs, [and] 40 opioid programs.”
    “What we’re trying to do is consolidate, streamline, eliminate the redundancies, eliminate all those administrative costs for each one of those little departments, consolidate them and make them make sense, and make them accountable to the American people.
    “… As you point out, there’s 40 procurement departments with four separate computer systems that don’t talk to each other… [HHS] grew like 38% of the last four years. I would say that’s great if Americans got healthier, but they didn’t. They got worse.
    “So what we’re trying to do is go back to the pre-COVID levels and to start making the department function as it would… in a rational universe, and to bring in, you know, modern AI and telemedicine, and all the opportunities we have now, these new efficiencies and for medical delivery to the American people and for patient care.
    “And we’re not able to take advantage of any of them because there’s so much chaos and disorganization in this department, and everybody who’s gone up against it in the past has thrown their hands up and given up. What we’re saying is, let’s organize it in a way that I can quickly adopt and deploy all these opportunities we have to really deliver high-quality health care to the American people.”
    On vaccines:
    Senator Marshall: “Let’s stay on the measles vaccine, just for a second… I’m an obstetrician. If a 25-year-old pregnant woman asked me if she should take the measles vaccine, the MMR… I would give her the answer, ‘No, you shouldn’t.’ But if she was 25 and trying to get pregnant, I would give her different advice.
    “I’ve always valued the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship. I went to medical school for four years. I did four years of residency. I delivered thousands of babies. It’s my job to give that recommendation. What’s the role of the Secretary of HHS as far as recommendations of vaccines?”
    Secretary Kennedy: “Well, the vaccine recommendations, Senator, are normally made through ACIP, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which is an outside consulting committee at CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]. There’s another committee called VRBPC [the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee], which is within the FDA [Food and Drug Administration], that actually recommends whether the vaccines get licensed or not, and so that’s where the recommendations come from.
    “… Traditionally, they have not done evidence-based medicine. They only adopted evidence-based medicine about 12 years ago, and what we’ve said during our administration is we want to have safety studies prior to the licensure and recommendation of vaccines.
    “Vaccines are the only medical product that is exempt from pre-licensing safety testing. So the only vaccine that has been tested in a full-blown placebo trial against an inert placebo was the COVID vaccine. Of the other 76 shots that children in this country received between birth and 18 years old, none of them have been safety tested in pre-licensing studies against the placebo, which means we don’t understand the risk profile for those products, and that’s something that I intend to remedy.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: AFSCME’s Saunders: Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will devastate working families and our communities

    Source: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees voted to move forward with a budget that will hurt public services nationwide:

    “Anti-worker extremists in Congress have shamefully voted to strip 13.7 million people of their health insurance and take food off the tables of families all to fund tax breaks for billionaires. These extreme cuts will impact everyone — not just those who receive health insurance through Medicaid or food through SNAP. Hospitals, nursing homes and clinics — particularly in rural areas — will be forced to close. More people going to the doctor without insurance means health care costs will go up for everyone, and emergency departments will be overwhelmed as people only go to the doctor when in crisis.

    “These examples merely scratch the surface of the harm our communities will face. As costs continue to rise, working people will have even less to spend, hurting small businesses, resulting in layoffs and devastating Main Streets across the country. From child and home care providers to sanitation workers and corrections officers, AFSCME members are essential in providing the public services that keep our nation safe and healthy. Without federal funding, our jobs are at risk as states, cities and towns struggle to afford these lifesaving services. Clearly, the intention of those voting for this budget package isn’t to put people to work and stimulate our economy; it’s to give the wealthiest among us a handout at the expense of working people.

    “As this bill heads to the House floor, AFSCME members will continue to speak out to protect our communities. Tens of thousands of us have called, written and even traveled to D.C. from across the country to ensure that elected officials know how cuts will hurt our families, communities and jobs. Now, we’ll be even louder as we fight this cruel, anti-worker budget tooth and nail.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IP Bryant Visits IAM Union Strike Lines at Pratt & Whitney as Public Pressure Mounts on Company

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    Amidst soaking rains in Connecticut, IAM Union International President Brian Bryant delivered strong messages of solidarity to 3,000 IAM Local 1746 and Local 700 (District 26) members on strike for a fair contract at Pratt & Whitney.

    “You are absolutely right on the reasons you are on strike,” Bryant told striking workers on picket lines in East Harford and Middletown. “This company would not be here if it wasn’t for the IAM and our members. It’s high time this company realizes that!”

    VIDEO: International President Bryant visits strike line

    IAM members at Pratt & Whitney voted overwhelmingly to reject the contract and strike the company on May 4 after the company’s offer failed to protect their jobs, wages and retirement security. The strike comes amidst the company reporting a $580 million profit in the first quarter of 2025, a 41% rise since last year.

    PHOTOS: International President Bryant visits strike line

    Pratt & Whitney management is under mounting pressure from its dedicated IAM workforce, as well as a growing list of elected officials, to come back to the bargaining table and negotiate a fair contract. 

    US Pratt engine strikers press for jobs commitment, union says Reuters

    IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan visited picket lines and allies like the Connecticut AFL-CIO have been a mainstay outside Pratt & Whitney gates.

    Blumenthal, DeLauro, Larson visit striking Pratt & Whitney machinists in E. Hartford and Middletown CT Post

    IAM members continue to feel support on the picket lines from the likes of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Rep. John Larson, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes, Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, as well as many other state and local officials.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE and partners train Moldovan and Ukrainian border officers to combat vehicle document fraud

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE and partners train Moldovan and Ukrainian border officers to combat vehicle document fraud

    OSCE training helps Moldova and Ukraine strengthen document fraud detection as well as cross-border efforts to prevent vehicle theft, smuggling and trafficking. (Denis Livitchi) Photo details

    The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with Beruku Identity, an expert group on digital identity, personal data and cybersecurity and forensic experts from Greece, trained 40 officers from the Border Police of Moldova and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on detecting and preventing vehicle document fraud at land border crossing points during an online training course from 12 to 15 May.
    Strengthening cross-border co-operation between the two countries through joint training is of particular importance given that both Ukraine and Moldova face shared threats stemming from the war in Ukraine, namely, illicit trafficking, illegal migration and other transnational crimes, among others. A key aspect of this co-operation is detecting forged vehicle documents and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) to prevent vehicle theft, smuggling and trafficking.
    Led by experts from Greece and Beruku Identity, the participants discussed various topics, including international vehicle document standards, VIN falsification techniques and the use of biometric technology at borders. The training featured real-world case studies and virtual exercises to enhance the officers’ ability to identify forged vehicle registration plates, counterfeit driving licenses and fraudulent identity documents.
    The participants also explored the role of open-source intelligence in combating transnational crime such as the sale of forged documents via social media or the dark web, focusing on strategies for information gathering and sharing at jointly controlled border control posts.
    “We are proud to work with the OSCE to strengthen institutional capacities, improve border and identity management systems, and promote secure and inclusive governance across its participating States. Specialized training courses like this one on examining vehicle documents and gathering intelligence from open sources and social media platforms are increasingly vital, as they enable frontline personnel and investigators to detect fraudulent activity, identify trafficking networks and respond more effectively to transnational threats,” says Alastair Treharne, expert advisor on digital identity and co-founder of Beruku Identity.
    This training course is part of an ongoing OSCE project supporting the Organization’s participating States and Partners for Co-operation in reducing the illegal crossing of borders with a fake or stolen identity, funded by the United States.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Make do and create this half term at The D-Day Story

    Source: City of Portsmouth

    The D-Day Story has a range of activities this half term the whole family can experience together.

    During the Second World War toys and games were often handmade. Come and make your own toy aeroplane, peg doll and pinwheel to take home.

    Or why not create VE Day inspired paper flowers, flags and bunting.

    There will be toys and games for little ones under five, and Second World War uniforms for all the family to try on.

    These events run Tuesday 27 – Thursday 29 May, 11am until 3pm. No need to book but events can be very popular, so visitors are advised to come early.

    Operation: Spies and Lies also returns to the museum (Saturday 24 – Monday 26 May, Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June), do you have what it takes to complete the challenges to find the mystery object hidden in the museum?

    The challenge will take you around the museum, learning more about the objects and people involved in D-Day. You also get an exclusive free D-Day backpack to take home.

    All activities are included in the admission price.

    You can also take part in our family trail Resist!, which is inspired by the French Resistance and their role during D-Day. Work together as a team to find and solve clues and puzzles on board LCT 7074 and throughout the museum. The trail is perfect for family groups and is included in the entrance fee to the museum. It is available every day just ask at the front desk.

    Portsmouth City Council leader Cllr Steve Pitt said:

    “Our incredible D-Day Story museum has so much going on, especially during the half-term. It’s a truly unique and educational family day out not to miss, especially during this 80th anniversary year of the end of the Second World War, for which D-Day played such a pivotal part.”

    Families can also experience the family audio guide together to learn more about the objects in the museum and the stories behind those impacted by the events of June 1944. It has been created to engage with a younger audience but can be experienced by all the family and is included in the museum admission price.

    For the full list of events and more information about The D-Day Story, visit www.theddaystory.com

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Seminar for Central Asian Educators Opens in Urumqi

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) — A seminar for teachers from Central Asian countries has opened at Xinjiang Normal University, the university’s website reported.

    This is the first event held at the Central Asian branch of the Global Institute for Teacher Education. The seminar was announced at the 1st China-Central Asia Education Ministers’ Meeting.

    The workshop is designed to enhance participants’ ability to understand and apply artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and promote the deep integration of digital and intelligent technologies and pedagogy.

    The seminar was attended by 30 teachers from Central Asian countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sitora Khisorieva, a teacher from Tajikistan, said that she was interested in mastering methods of applying the latest achievements in digital and intellectual technologies in pedagogical practice.

    On the same day, Professor Song Jihua of Beijing Normal University gave a lecture at the seminar entitled “The Age of Artificial Intelligence and International Education and Teaching.”

    Founded in 1978, Xinjiang Normal University is located in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. So far, it has helped establish three Confucius Institutes in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Pillen Appoints Long as District Court Judge in the 7th Judicial District

    Source: US State of Nebraska

    . Pillen Appoints Long as District Court Judge in the 7th Judicial District

     

    LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Michael L. Long of Norfolk as district court judge in the 7th Judicial District. The district consists of Antelope, Cuming, Knox. Madison, Pierce, Stanton and Wayne counties.

     

    Long has been a county court judge in the 7th Judicial District since 2013. Prior to that, he served as county attorney in Antelope County and was a deputy county attorney in both Madison and Scotts Bluff counties. Long was previously a criminal justice instructor at Northeast Community College and provides regular training to law enforcement officers with the city of Norfolk and Madison County on a variety of legal topics. 

     

    Long attended Kearney State College and earned his juris doctor at Creighton University School of Law.

     

    This vacancy is due to the retirement of Judge Mark A. Johnson.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Video and Photos: Rep. Dan Goldman Joins Rep. Kennedy and Gun Violence Advocates to Observe Third Anniversary of Buffalo Tops Supermarket Mass Shooting With Introduction of Body Armor Ban

    Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10)

    Goldman Co-Sponsors Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act of 2025, Which Bans Sale of Military Body Armor to Civilians 

     

    Legislation Named in Honor of Retired Police Lieutenant Salter Jr., Security Guard Whose Bravery Saved Countless Lives During the Shooting 

     

    See Videos and Photos from the Press Conference Here 

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today joined Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) to mark the third anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at the Tops Supermarket on May 14, 2022, and to announce the introduction of the Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act of 2025, which would ban the sale of body armor to civilians. 

    The Buffalo Tops shooter deliberately targeted the supermarket because of its location in a historically Black neighborhood. Wearing body armor, he was able to shoot 13 people and kill 10—all of whom were black. When the shooter began firing on the store, retired police lieutenant and supermarket security guard Aaron Salter Jr. rapidly responded and returned fire in an attempt to stop the attack. The shooters’ body armor deflected Lt. Salter’s shots, and Salter Jr. was killed. 

    “Three years ago today, 10 New Yorkers were tragically killed in the Buffalo Tops supermarket by a bigoted individual who was motivated by racism, antisemitism, and white supremacy,” Congressman Dan Goldman said. “This tragedy could have been avoided if civilians were not permitted to use weapons of war, including an assault weapon and military-grade body armor. I am proud to support Congressman Kennedy’s Aaron Salter Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, which would block civilians from obtaining military-grade bulletproof vests. While we mourn the victims of this senseless act of bigoted violence, we must continue pushing Republicans across the country to protect our communities and pass commonsense gun safety legislation. Our constituents deserve nothing less.” 

    Enhanced body armor, generally designed to withstand rifle ammunition, is specifically defined as armor meeting or exceeding the National Institute of Justice’s RFI ballistic resistance standard. Currently, this kind of body armor is legal for civilians in most states to purchase online without federal restrictions. This legislation seeks to change this by prohibiting its sale, transfer, or possession by civilians, while exempting law enforcement and military personnel.  

    In addition to Buffalo, shootings by gunmen wearing body armor have taken place in Sutherland Springs, Texas; Aurora, Colorado; Boulder, Colorado; San Bernardino, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and many other communities.  

    Last Congress, Goldman cosponsored a package of legislation that both establishes a federal “red flag” program and strengthens state and local efforts to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws and the ‘End Gun Violence Act’ to prohibit individuals convicted of a violent misdemeanor from purchasing handguns or ammunition for five years after conviction. 
    Additionally, Goldman supports the ‘Gun Trafficker Detection Act’ which would require gun owners to report if their privately-owned gun is lost or stolen within 48 hours and help law enforcement identify potential gun traffickers.  

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI – Congressman Issa Testifies at Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on No Track, No Tax Act

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50)

    Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he urged his fellow Members to support legislation to prevent the establishment of a punitive mileage tax on American drivers. Rep. Issa has previously introduced the No Track, No Tax Act to prevent the funding of both a tax on every mile Americans drive and mileage tracking devices that would calculate that distance. 

    “The establishment of a mileage tax is more than an attack on the freedom to drive. It targets those who need to drive the most for work, school, and on behalf of their families,” said Rep. Issa. “Even worse, the mileage tax is only enabled by a mileage tracker – a device that shadows drivers and captures everywhere they go. The potential for abuse and the exposure of personal data may be limitless.” 

    While the San Diego Regional Transportation Agency (SANDAG) has abandoned plans to implement the tax plan, California’s state government in Sacramento is now weighing a statewide option. And federal pilot projects show many communities are testing similar plans. 

    Read the full text of No Track, No Tax Act here. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: The NATO Internship Programme is now open for applications!

    Source: NATO

    Are you passionate about making a difference? Are you a citizen of a NATO country? Would you like to work for the world’s most successful political and military alliance, which protects the freedom and security of one billion people?

    Apply now for a six-month paid internship at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, starting in March or September 2026.

    Whether your interests lie in political affairs, defence and security, innovation, operations, communications, human resources, finance, science and technology, or infrastructure and facilities, NATO is the place for you to gain invaluable hands-on experience in your chosen field.

    An internship placement at NATO is an opportunity to acquire skills, become part of a community of international professionals, work alongside experts, share ideas and contribute to the goals of the Alliance.

    If you are ready to embark on a journey that will not only shape your career, but also enable you to contribute to NATO’s mission of safeguarding one billion people, we encourage you to apply for an internship.

    The deadline to apply for the NATO Internship Programme is 22 June 2025. 

    For more information about the NATO Internship Programme, including eligibility criteria, compensation and benefits, and the full application process, please visit the NATO Internship Programme page.

    For any questions, please visit our frequently asked questions page.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ninepoint Partners LP Expands Access to Crypto and AI Leaders Strategy With Mutual Fund Series; Announces Risk Rating Change for Global Infrastructure Fund

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (Ninepoint or the Manager) is pleased to announce the expected launch of four new mutual fund series of Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF, being Series S, Series SF, Series A and Series F. Subject to regulatory approval, each such new series will be available under both Canadian and US dollar purchase options.

    Offering a mutual fund series of Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF provides Canadian financial advisors with additional flexibility and accessibility, enabling such advisors to hold the fund in client accounts that do not support trading in exchange-traded funds. This also allows for easier integration with pre-authorized contribution plans, systematic withdrawal plans, and dollar-cost averaging strategies—tools that many advisors rely on to help clients build wealth over time.

    Each new mutual fund series of Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF will be reflected in the fund’s simplified prospectus and fund facts, each of which will be filed with Canadian securities regulators in connection with the fund’s 2025 annual renewal. Subject to regulatory approval, it is anticipated that each new mutual fund series will be available for purchase on or about May 21, 2025 under the following fund codes:

    Fund Code
    (CAD Purchase Option)    		 Fund Code
    (USD Purchase Option)    		 Mutual Fund Units Management Fee
    NPP5604 NPP 5600 Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF – Series A 1.70%
    NPP5605 NPP 5601 Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF – Series F 0.70%
    NPP5606 NPP 5602 Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF – Series S 1.35%
    NPP5607 NPP 5603 Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF – Series SF 0.35%

    Series S and Series SF securities are lower management fee versions of Series A and Series F securities, available to all investors until the aggregate net asset value for the fund’s Series S securities and Series SF securities exceeds $10 million.

    Risk Rating Change – Ninepoint Global Infrastructure Fund

    Ninepoint also announced a risk rating change for Ninepoint Global Infrastructure Fund (the Fund). The Manager determines the risk rating for the Fund in accordance with the methodology required by the Canadian securities regulators. As a result of its annual review of the investment risk level of the Fund, the Manager has determined the risk rating change as follows:

    Fund Previous Risk Rating New Risk Rating
    Ninepoint Global Infrastructure Fund Low to Medium Medium

    This change will be reflected in the Fund’s fund facts, which will be filed with Canadian securities regulators in connection with the Fund’s 2025 annual renewal.

    There are no changes to the investment objectives or strategies of the Fund.

    The investment objective of the Fund is primarily to maximize risk adjusted long-term returns and secondarily to achieve a high level of income. The Fund focuses on achieving growth of capital through securities selection and pursues a long-term investment program with the aim of generating capital gains. The Fund seeks to provide a moderate level of volatility and a low degree of correlation to other asset classes through diversifying across a relatively concentrated group of global infrastructure stocks.

    About Ninepoint Partners LP

    Based in Toronto, Ninepoint Partners LP is one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms overseeing approximately $7 billion in assets under management and institutional contracts. Committed to helping investors explore innovative investment solutions that have the potential to enhance returns and manage portfolio risk, Ninepoint offers a diverse set of alternative strategies spanning Equities, Fixed Income, Alternative Income, Real Assets, F/X and Digital Assets.

    For more information on Ninepoint Partners LP, please visit www.ninepoint.com or please contact us at (416) 943-6707 or (866) 299-9906 or invest@ninepoint.com.

    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the Prospectus before investing. Mutual fund securities are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. There can be no assurances that the Fund will be able to maintain its NAV per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the Fund will be returned to you. Past performance may not be repeated.

    Sales Inquiries:
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    Neil Ross
    416-945-6227
    nross@ninepoint.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Karolinska Development’s Annual General Meeting 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – May 15, 2025. Karolinska Development AB (publ) (“Karolinska Development” or the “Company”) held the Annual General Meeting on May 15, 2025. The shareholders have had the right to exercise their voting rights in advance through postal voting pursuant to item 13 in the articles of association. Therefore, shareholders have had the choice to exercise their voting rights at the AGM by attending in person, by postal voting or through a proxy. The following resolutions were passed by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting:

    Profit and loss statement and the balance sheet: It was resolved to adopt the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet and the consolidated profit and loss statement and the consolidated balance sheet.

    Appropriation of the Company’s result: It was resolved to approve the allocation of the result, proposed by the Board of Directors and the CEO, in total SEK 1,235,972,877 to be carried forward.

    Discharge from liability of the directors and the CEO: It was resolved to grant the directors and the CEO discharge from liability for the financial year 2024.

    Resolution regarding the number of directors and auditors and deputy auditors to be appointed: It was resolved that the number of directors shall be five without deputies and that the number of auditors shall be one. No deputy auditor shall be appointed.

    Resolution in respect of the fees for the Board of Directors and for the auditor: It was resolved that the chairman will be paid a fixed amount of SEK 400,000 to be paid out in proportion to board meetings attended; that all other directors will be paid a fixed amount of SEK 200,000 to be paid out in proportion to board meetings attended; that the auditor will be paid as per invoice.

    Election of Chairman of the Board of Directors, directors and auditors and deputy auditors: It was resolved to re-elect the directors Ben Toogood, Anna Lefevre Skjöldebrand, Philip Duong and Will Zeng, and to elect Anders Härfstrand as director, and it was resolved to re-elect Ben Toogood as Chairman of the Board of Directors. It was resolved to, in accordance with the audit committee’s recommendation, re-elect Ernst & Young Aktiebolag as auditor, currently with Oskar Wall as auditor in charge, for the time until the end of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

    Principles for appointing members and instruction for the Nomination Committee: It was resolved that the Nomination Committee shall have five members. Every year, the five largest owners (voting power, as set forth in the share register kept by Euroclear Sweden AB as of the last banking day in August) shall appoint one member each. The chairman of the Board of Directors shall convene the first meeting. If a shareholder does not exercise its right to appoint a member, the shareholder next in order of voting power, who has not already appointed a member or has a right to appoint a member, shall have the right to appoint a member to the Nominating Committee. The members of the Nomination Committee shall be made public as soon as the members have been appointed, and in no case later than six months prior to the Annual General Meeting. The members shall among themselves appoint the chairman of the Nomination Committee. If a member resigns or is prevented from pursuing his/her assignment, the shareholder that has appointed such member shall appoint a new member. In the event that the shareholding in the Company is materially changed, before the Nomination Committee has completed its assignment, the Nomination Committee may decide to change the composition of the Nomination Committee, as determined by the Nomination Committee (considering the principles applicable for the appointment of the Nomination Committee). Any change in the composition of the Nomination Committee shall be announced as soon as possible. No fees shall be paid to the members of the Nomination Committee. Out of pocket expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company. The mandate of the committee shall be until the members of the succeeding committee have been announced.

    The Nomination Committee is to make proposals to the Annual General Meeting regarding the election of Chair of the Annual General Meeting, number of directors, Chair of the Board of Directors and other directors and remuneration to the directors. The Nomination Committee is also to make proposals regarding the company’s auditor, remuneration to the company’s auditor and election of members of the Nomination Committee or principles for the selection of a Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee shall conduct an annual evaluation of this instruction and when necessary propose to amend it to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee shall otherwise carry out the tasks that, according to the Swedish Corporate Governance Code, are the responsibility of the Nomination Committee.

    Resolution on approval of the Board of Directors’ Remuneration Report 2024: It was resolved to approve the Board of Directors’ remuneration report for 2024 in accordance with Chapter 8, Section 53 a of the Swedish Companies Act.

    The Board of Directors’ proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on transfer of own shares: It was resolved to authorize the Board of Directors, for the period until the next Annual General Meeting, on one or more occasions, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, to resolve on transfer of all shares of series B held by the Company at any given time. Transfer may take place on Nasdaq Stockholm or otherwise. Transfer on Nasdaq Stockholm shall be made at a price per share within the registered price interval at any given time, being the interval between the highest bid and lowest ask price. Otherwise, transfer shall be made on market terms. Payment for shares shall be made in cash, in kind or by set-off.

    The Board of Directors’ proposal regarding authorization for the Board of Directors to resolve on new issues of shares: It was resolved to authorize the Board of Directors, for the period until the next Annual General Meeting to resolve, on one or more occasions, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, and for payment in cash, by set-off or in kind, to issue new shares of series B up to a number that, at the time of the first resolution under the authorization, corresponds to twenty (20) per cent of the total share capital; provided however that any such issue must not result in the Company’s share capital exceeding the Company’s maximum allowed share capital as set out in the articles of association.

    Complete information regarding each resolution of the Annual General Meeting can be found on www.karolinskadevelopment.com.

    For further information, please contact:

    Viktor Drvota, CEO, Karolinska Development AB
    Phone: +46 73 982 52 02, e-mail: viktor.drvota@karolinskadevelopment.com

    Johan Dighed, General Counsel and Deputy CEO, Karolinska Development AB
    Phone: +46 70 207 48 26, e-mail: johan.dighed@karolinskadevelopment.com

    The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact persons set out above on May 15, 2025 at 16:45 CEST.

    TO THE EDITORS

    About Karolinska Development AB

    Karolinska Development AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: KDEV) is a Nordic life sciences investment company. The company focuses on identifying breakthrough medical innovations in the Nordic region that are developed by entrepreneurs and leadership teams. The Company invests in the creation and growth of companies that advance these assets into commercial products that are designed to make a difference to patients’ lives while providing an attractive return on investment to shareholders.

    Karolinska Development has access to world-class medical innovations at the Karolinska Institutet and other leading universities and research institutes in the Nordic region. The Company aims to build companies around scientists who are leaders in their fields, supported by experienced management teams and advisers, and co-funded by specialist international investors, to provide the greatest chance of success.

    Karolinska Development has a portfolio of eleven companies targeting opportunities in innovative treatment for life-threatening or serious debilitating diseases.

    The Company is led by an entrepreneurial team of investment professionals with a proven track record as company builders and with access to a strong global network.

    For more information, please visit www.karolinskadevelopment.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Dingell Fights for 26 Hours Against Republican Efforts to Gut Medicaid

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

    Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) just concluded 26 hours of fighting against Republican efforts to gut Medicaid and strip health coverage from millions of Americans, including 700,000 Michiganders.

    “Republicans have spent this markup trying to convince the American people that Medicaid is rife with wasteful spending and is providing care to those who don’t actually need it. Here are the facts: Medicaid coverage costs 45 percent less than private insurance, and provides more comprehensive benefits than private insurance with significantly lower out-of-pocket costs for patients,” Dingell said. “Medicaid covers seniors, people with disabilities, children, pregnant women, and low-income people who rely on the program for care that keeps them healthy to provide for their family. This is critical care – not a luxury. The idea that there are millions of people on Medicaid who ‘don’t actually need’ it is flatly untrue. The provisions in this bill will kick millions of Americans off their health care plans, and people will die. It’s wrong, and I will continue to fight it.”

    Congresswoman Dingell offered amendments to the bill to:

    • ensure Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) would not be cut or reduced under current law;
    • prevent the implementation of bureaucratic burdens that would kick eligible individuals off Medicaid and CHIP; and
    • ensure Medicaid beneficiaries aren’t forced out of their homes to qualify for long-term care services;

    Republicans’ budget proposal will:

    • cut $700 billion from Medicaid to give billionaires a $4 trillion tax cut
    • result in 13.7 million Americans losing their health coverage
    • make it harder for eligible individuals to receive Medicaid with burdensome paperwork requirements
    • force dozens of rural hospitals to close
    • raise premiums for millions of people

    View Dingell’s remarks in committee here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse, Republican Colleagues Issue Joint Statement on Clean Energy Tax Credits

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

    Headline: Newhouse, Republican Colleagues Issue Joint Statement on Clean Energy Tax Credits

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) joined Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Mark Amodei (NV-02), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Gabe Evans (CO-08), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Nick LaLota (NY-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Young Kim (CA-40), Don Bacon (NE-02), and David Valadao (CA-22) in issuing a joint statement regarding the clean energy tax provisions in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

    “We commend the Ways and Means Committee for including reasonable phase-out schedules for certain clean energy tax credits. While many of these provisions reflect a commitment to American energy dominance through an all-of-the-above energy strategy, we must ensure certainty for current and future energy investments to meet the nation’s growing power demand and protect our constituents from higher energy costs. 

    To fully realize the intent of these phase-out schedules, we ask House leadership to consider three thoughtful changes to the energy tax credits section. 

    First, the Foreign Entity of Concern provisions are overly prescriptive and risk undermining U.S. competitiveness—particularly against China—by restricting domestic energy production. These provisions should be revised to allow companies additional time to reorganize their supply chains, ensuring a strategic and successful transition.  

    Second, the current “placed in service” standard does not align with the Committee’s thoughtful phase-out schedule. Replacing it with a “start construction” standard is essential to supporting the energy development needed to meet the growing power demand and protect thousands of high-quality American jobs in communities across the country.  

    Finally, the transferability of energy tax credits should remain available throughout the entire phase-out period established by the Committee, providing businesses with the flexibility necessary to make long-term investments in American energy. 

    We appreciate the Ways and Means Committee putting America first by investing in American energy dominance, but the last thing any of us want is to provoke an energy crisis or cause higher energy bills for working families. We urge the Committee to consider these important changes in this critical part of our One Big Beautiful Bill.” 

    This was first reported today as an exclusive by POLITICO.  

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Introduces Legislation Strengthening U.S. Seaports

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

    Headline: Newhouse Introduces Legislation Strengthening U.S. Seaports

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced legislation to close a loophole exploited by foreign shippers who circumvent United States seaports and divert cargo to ports in Canada and Mexico to avoid paying the U.S. harbor maintenance tax (HMT). 

    “We have an opportunity to expand the United States’ position as a leader in global trade, and we can only achieve that by strengthening and modernizing our port infrastructure.” said Rep. Newhouse. “Foreign shippers have been circumventing U.S. seaports, especially on the west coast, in order to avoid paying the harbor maintenance tax, resulting in a depleted maintenance fund. My legislation eliminates this costly loophole, ensures foreign shippers are paying their fair share, and strengthens our seaport infrastructure to deliver goods to consumers more efficiently.” 

    The legislation is supported by the Northwest Seaport Alliance and SSA Marine. 

    Toshiko Hasegawa, Northwest Seaport Alliance Co-Chair and Port of Seattle Commission President, said, “For decades, the Harbor Maintenance Tax has created a competitive disadvantage for U.S. ports like Seattle and Tacoma to other ports in North America. We are deeply grateful for Congressman Newhouse’s leadership in championing this issue and introducing this legislation to level the playing field by eliminating the incentive to divert U.S.-bound cargo through non-U.S. ports.” 

    John McCarthy, Northwest Seaport Alliance Co-Chair and Port of Tacoma Commission President, said, “Washington is one of the most trade-dependent states in the nation, and maintaining the NWSA’s position as a competitive, top-tier cargo gateway is critical to providing market access to agricultural producers. We thank Congressman Newhouse for working to uphold a strong, competitive supply chain by ensuring taxes are applied fairly to all US-bound cargo regardless of port of entry.” 

    Uffe Ostergaard, CEO of Carrix, said, “For over 30 years, Pacific Northwest ports have been disadvantaged by the Harbor Maintenance Tax, which has made these U.S. ports less competitive and has driven cargo volumes to alternative gateways. We are grateful to Congressman Newhouse for his leadership on this critical legislation to provide a more level playing field, support U.S. jobs, and bolster key export communities in Washington State.” 

    The fee would be 0.125% of the value, equal to the HMT, of U.S.-bound cargo that is discharged from an ocean-going vessel in Canada or Mexico and subsequently enters the U.S.  

    The HMT is an ad valorem tax that funds Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) activities to maintain U.S. seaports. U.S.-bound cargo from overseas trading partners that arrives at Canadian or Mexican ports and then enters the U.S. is not subject to paying the HMT. 

    The U.S. Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund lost nearly $600 million in revenue over the last ten years due to the $466 billion in imports that avoided the HMT by moving through a Canadian or Mexican seaport before entering the U.S. 

    Bringing these circumvented imports back to U.S. ports is critical for USACE’s duty to keep America’s harbors and rivers maintained and support economic growth. 

    Earlier this year, the Congressman visited the Port of Seattle and saw firsthand the impact circumvented cargo has on port operations.

    See full bill text here. 

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