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Congress Must Investigate Senator Lindsey Graham’s Conduct

     “Our democracy hinges on one fundamental principle — counting every vote. It is an obligation, a moral imperative, and a duty that upholds our sacred right to choose our leaders. We urge the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics, the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and the Committee on House Administration to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into Senator Graham’s conduct in this matter.” […]

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Standing On The Promises:  The Need For Black Representation In Agriculture

Each election cycle we hear about the importance of the Black vote. Black voters, particularly, have been the standard-bearers for the Democratic Party. We have carried the tremendous weight and responsibility of upholding our democracy through each and every voting cycle. Yet, we find ourselves inadequately included or represented in the government we’ve worked so tirelessly to support and protect. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is no exception. […]

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Biden-Harris Transition Team Presses Ahead

     President-elect Biden also announced nominations for his foreign policy and national security team, including Linda Thomas-Greenfield (right) to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield led the Bureau of African Affairs in the Obama administration, and she has served as ambassador to Liberia. […]

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Neste RE enables a future where all plastic products can be made of renewable and recycled materials – and the future starts today

       Neste is launching a new product, Neste RE, a 100% renewable and recycled raw material for plastics and chemicals production. It is a product for tackling climate change through reducing the need to use virgin fossil resources, while it also provides a new solution to the end-of-life related challenges the polymers and chemicals industries are facing today. Neste RE can be used in a wide range of plastics applications, from sports gear to toys, even in sensitive applications such as high-performing medical equipment. Neste RE makes it possible to use bio-based waste and residues and waste plastic in the manufacture of high-quality products. […]