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Senators will be held accountable for Tillerson vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State. Tillerson’s confirmation now moves to the Senate floor. Fr…
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Donald Trump endangers American Democracy
Hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets fighting for morality by calling for rights for women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants and people of every religion. Friends of the…
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USDA proposal for biotech regulations falls short
It’s good to see that the USDA is considering regulating certain plants that are genetically engineered, via gene editing, to act like pests. However, the proposal is riddled with loopholes that cou…
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Consumer and environmental groups praise Klobuchar, question if Sessions can be trusted on antitrust enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, questioned Sen…
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Rick Perry uniquely unqualified to lead Department of Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee is holding its hearing on Donald Trump’s nominee for the Department of Energy, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Friends of t…
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Trumps pick for USDA would prioritize agribusiness profits over farmer livelihoods
Given Perdue’s position with a global agribusiness trading company and his actions as governor, we are concerned that Perdue will use his position at the USDA to prioritize the profits of big agribu…
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Pruitt confirmation a display of polluter influence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is testifying before the Environment and Public Works Committee in his confirmation to head the Environmental Protection Agency. P…
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Friends of the Earth praises U.S. contribution to Green Climate Fund despite congressional obstacles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Obama administration’s announcement of a $500 million contribution to the Green Climate Fund, Friends of the Earth U.S. Deputy Director of Economic Policy…
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10 banks financing Dakota Access Pipeline decline meeting with Tribal Leaders
One month after the pipeline was effectively put “on hold” by the Army Corps of Engineers, major commercial banks are still banking on the project — and losing thousands of customers a week…
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Costco urges suppliers to limit use of bee-killing pesticides on garden plants
Friends of the Earth urges retailers to address bee-killing pesticides in food supply WASHINGTON, D.C. — Costco (NYSE: COST) debuted the news that it will take steps to address bee-killing pesticid…