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Sens. Cornyn, King Introduce Bill to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of Organizations Bankrolling Terrorists
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on April 17, 2024:
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) today introduced legislation that would terminate the tax-exempt status of groups who provide material support, such as finances, services, or training, to terrorist organizations:
"As tensions rise across the globe, terrorism must be rooted out at its source: money," said Sen. Cornyn. "This commonsense legislation would revoke the tax-exempt status of groups who provide financial support or resources to designated terrorist organizations, ensuring
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on April 17, 2024:
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) today introduced legislation that would terminate the tax-exempt status of groups who provide material support, such as finances, services, or training, to terrorist organizations:
"As tensions rise across the globe, terrorism must be rooted out at its source: money," said Sen. Cornyn. "This commonsense legislation would revoke the tax-exempt status of groups who provide financial support or resources to designated terrorist organizations, ensuringno one who stands for evil receives a tax break."
"Across the world, we are witnessing terrorist groups, fueled by intolerance and financial support, use violence and intimidation against civilians to sow chaos and disrupt the geopolitical order," said Sen. King. "This bill will ensure that groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Al Qaeda are cut off from critical resources as organizations and individuals looking to support these extremist organizations will no longer receive tax-exempt status. Thanks to Senator Cornyn, and my colleagues in the House, for choosing good over evil."
Introduced by Representatives David Kustoff (TN-08) and Brad Schneider (IL-10), companion legislation passed the House of Representatives this week 382-11.
Background:
Under current U.S. tax code, an entity's tax-exempt status is suspended if it is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a terrorist organization, which includes groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Al Qaeda. This legislation would extend the current prohibition to include organizations that provide material support or resources, such as finances, services, or training, to a terrorist organization within the past three years.
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Original text here: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-king-introduce-bill-to-revoke-tax-exempt-status-of-organizations-bankrolling-terrorists/
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Crapo: President Biden Trade Agenda Lacks Ambition, Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on the President's 2024 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai, Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) expressed concern with the President's lack of negotiating real trade agreements and weak record on enforcement of existing trade agreements--the weakest of any Administration in 25 years.
Senator Crapo pressed Ambassador Tai to expand market access and level the playing field for
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing on the President's 2024 Trade Policy Agenda with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai, Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) expressed concern with the President's lack of negotiating real trade agreements and weak record on enforcement of existing trade agreements--the weakest of any Administration in 25 years.
Senator Crapo pressed Ambassador Tai to expand market access and level the playing field forAmerican producers and companies, including by engaging with Japan to expand market access for Idaho potato producers, an issue Crapo and colleagues recently raised in a letter to President Biden. Crapo also urged USTR to use its available tools to defend American companies against discriminatory Digital Services Taxes (DST).
Click here (https://youtu.be/wprCTyv7h6M) to watch Senator Crapo's opening statement and here (https://youtu.be/wprCTyv7h6M) to watch Crapo question Ambassador Tai.
On expanding access for American potato producers to Japanese markets:
As you know, the National Potato Council, expressed disappointment with how Japan's ban on U.S. potatoes appeared in the National Trade Estimate (NTE), because it didn't capture the full extent of the problem. A number of your stakeholders also took issue with this year's NTE because of your decision to cut out a number of trade partners from seeing if those barriers were in their public interest. Did you take the opportunity to discuss the ban of U.S. potatoes in your recent conversations with Japan?
On discriminatory digital services taxes:
Recently, when you were asked about discrimination against U.S. technology companies you said: "how many of these American companies are actually really American companies?" because they are "actually paying taxes there as opposed to paying taxes here..." Actually, those companies pay billions of dollars in taxes here, but they are paying more overseas--because of discriminatory digital services taxes.
If you feel it is problematic that U.S. companies are paying more taxes overseas, will you then commit to this Committee that you will actually take action against DSTs rather than just consider it? And, if countries continue to move forward on implementation of their DSTs, will you take action?
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Original text here: https://www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-members-news/crapo-president-bidens-trade-agenda-lacks-ambition-enforcement
Reps. Cartwright, Lawler Re-Introduce Bill to Expand Medicare to Cover Hearing Benefits
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) re-introduced the Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act to expand hearing benefits for seniors on Medicare.
Approximately 15 percent of American adults (41 million) report some degree of hearing loss, according to the CDC's National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). This includes nearly one-third of individuals aged 65-74 and nearly half of those over 75.
Left untreated, hearing loss can
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) re-introduced the Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act to expand hearing benefits for seniors on Medicare.
Approximately 15 percent of American adults (41 million) report some degree of hearing loss, according to the CDC's National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). This includes nearly one-third of individuals aged 65-74 and nearly half of those over 75.
Left untreated, hearing loss candramatically impact the health and wellbeing of older adults. Research indicates that older adults with hearing loss experience a faster decline in cognitive abilities and have a greater risk of developing dementia compared to older adults with normal hearing. Hearing loss can also increase social isolation and loneliness and has even been linked to an increased risk for falls, among seniors.
For many individuals, hearing aids offer a simple solution. They are dependable, nearly invisible, and can significantly improve quality of life. Yet for older adults on fixed incomes, hearing aids can be prohibitively expensive. This is especially true for older adults who require prescription hearing aids, which can range from $1,000 to $6,000 per pair. Despite this, traditional Medicare does not cover prescription hearing aids or related hearing services.
The Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act would rectify this by:
* Requiring Medicare to cover prescription hearing aids; and
* Requiring Medicare to cover hearing rehabilitation services, including a comprehensive audiology assessment to determine if a hearing aid is appropriate, a threshold test to determine audio acuity, and various services associated with fitting, adjusting, and using hearing aids.
"Hearing loss among older Americans is common, and more serious conditions like depression and anxiety often follow if it's not addressed. Exams and hearing aids are simple ways to mitigate hearing loss, but those resources are far too costly without insurance coverage," said Rep. Cartwright. "This common-sense bill supported by both Democrats and Republicans will extend Medicare coverage for prescription hearing aid devices so seniors can access these life-enhancing solutions without breaking their bank."
"I'm thrilled to be co-leading the Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR Act) with Representative Cartwright, which would expand Medicare access for millions of Americans, ensuring they have the ability to get the hearing aids they need and deserve," said Congressman Lawler. "I will never stop fighting for our seniors, those who are disabled, and those who need a helping hand - we are judged by how we treat the most vulnerable in our society, and this bill goes a long way towards helping them."
Elements of this bill were included in the landmark Lower Drug Costs Now Act, passed by the U.S. House in December 2019. The taxpayer savings generated from empowering Medicare to take on big drug companies and negotiate lower prices for Americans on Medicare and private insurance would have been partly reinvested to implement the HEAR Act's provisions to expand Medicare Part B coverage of hearing benefits.
This legislation is endorsed by the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, Hearing Loss Association of America, Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) and the SeniorLAW Center.
"With one in five Pennsylvanians being over 65 there is growing number of seniors having hearing loss," said Barbara Kelley, Executive Director of the Hearing Loss Association of America. "Representative Cartwright's legislation will help people afford hearing aids to stay engaged, active and in many cases, working beyond age 65. Hearing health is part of overall health, and the cost of hearing aids can be a barrier to treatment. This bill will help reduce those barriers."
This legislation is co-sponsored by U.S. Reps. Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-03), Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Mark Takano (D-CA-39) and Mike Thompson (D-CA-05).
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Original text here: https://cartwright.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=393223
Rep. Scalise: House Republicans are Standing With Israel Against Evil
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of H. Res. 1143, condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. Leader Scalise emphasized the need to stand with our ally as Israel defends itself against the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Leader Scalise also called for the Biden Administration to place sanctions on Iran to hamper their ability to fund terrorism around the globe.
Leader Scalise's remarks:
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024:
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of H. Res. 1143, condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. Leader Scalise emphasized the need to stand with our ally as Israel defends itself against the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Leader Scalise also called for the Biden Administration to place sanctions on Iran to hamper their ability to fund terrorism around the globe.
Leader Scalise's remarks:
"I want to thankmy friend from New Jersey for leading this effort and for making sure all of our colleagues have the opportunity to stand with our friend Israel while they're at war. And we all know starting October 7th, Israel was attacked barbarically by one of Iran's proxies, Hamas, a terrorist organization. They went into Israel, murdered barbarically Israelis, took hostages - still to this day have about 130 hostages, including some American citizens.
"And while this war to eviscerate the terrorist organization known as Hamas is going on, Israel, then, over the weekend, faced an unprecedented attack directly from Iran. So no longer is it the proxies, whether it's Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, all who are supported by Iran. Now, Iran directly attacked with 300 plus drones, missiles to try to kill more Israelis. And so, fortunately, a coalition, of course, Israel, but the United States and other allies joined together to shoot down those missiles and drones. But at the same time, Iran made it clear they wanted to attack Israel directly, which means Israel now is looking at how they properly respond. And during this time, again, a war that started this idea of a ceasefire; the ceasefire ended when Hamas decided that they were going to go murder Israelis. Israel has a right to self-defense.
"We have always stood, this Congress, by our friend, Israel. Our greatest ally in the Middle East; a democracy in the Middle East. But they are always under attack. They've been under attack since their existence. And they know how to defend themselves. But when they respond, whatever choice the people of Israel make through their elected leaders, we need to express our support for that defense. That's Israel's right. If America is attacked - we saw September 11th, there have been other attacks on our homeland, of course, Pearl Harbor - America responds. And we don't have our allies calling us saying don't respond. This is a time when the allies of Israel, including the United States, need to support Israel in their right to respond. Call out Iran, as this resolution does, and [Rep.] Kean has been really good about laying out the case for why we need to condemn Iran and their actions. But we also need to support Israel as they consider their options and how to properly respond to deter this from happening again. It was unwarranted; it shouldn't have happened. We shouldn't just look and say, well, all the missiles and drones were shot down, so, you know, everybody should just look the other way. They will keep trying until they kill innocent civilians. Iran has always sponsored terrorism, and they've gotten away with it.
"We need to put sanctions back on Iran; they shouldn't be able to sell their oil on world markets, for example. Iran has made up about $60 billion in the last three years selling their oil on world markets. They shouldn't have that access. They use that money to sponsor terrorism. And now they're using that money directly to attack our friend and our ally, Israel. And while Israel is under attack now more than ever, we need to be unequivocal in our support for our friend Israel and the right to self-defense. So God bless the people of Israel. We stand with them. This resolution makes it very clear. And I think, again, my friend from New Jersey for bringing this important piece of legislation and urge its adoption."
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Original text here: https://scalise.house.gov/press-releases/Scalise%3A-House-Republicans-are-Standing-with-Israel-Against-Evil
Rep. Meuser Reacts to Biden Visit to Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on April 18, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the below statement following President Biden's visit to Northeast Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
During the visit, President Biden laid out a tax plan that would be detrimental to Pennsylvania and America's hardworking middle class. Among the tax increases, President proposed tax hikes on American families, small businesses, energy production, inheritance, and more.
Congressman Meuser said, "President Biden continues to prove
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on April 18, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the below statement following President Biden's visit to Northeast Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
During the visit, President Biden laid out a tax plan that would be detrimental to Pennsylvania and America's hardworking middle class. Among the tax increases, President proposed tax hikes on American families, small businesses, energy production, inheritance, and more.
Congressman Meuser said, "President Biden continues to provethat he is nothing more than an out of touch tax-and-spend politician. The tax hikes he discussed while visiting Pennsylvania, as well as the trillions in new taxes proposed in his budget will be detrimental to the middle class. He has chosen to pursue a woke agenda that prioritizes climate resiliency programs, DEI initiatives, and government handouts over the needs of hard-working, blue-collar Pennsylvanians. Rather than implementing pro-growth policies that allow small businesses and their employees to thrive, he wants to stifle their ability to succeed by taxing them out of business. His tax plan will force mom-and-pop shops across the Commonwealth to close their doors, force larger companies to move jobs overseas, and cause consumer prices to climb even higher than they already have throughout his administration. These tax increases are necessary to fund the continuation of his Administration's out-of-control spending that has already caused inflation to rise nearly 20%."
Meuser continued, "We need a President who understands the struggles of small business owners and recognizes the challenges facing our workforce. We need economic policies like we had during the Trump Administration, which created the most prosperous economy in history. By protecting and extending the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we can ensure small businesses thrive, families can save, and America prospers. We need a course correction, and reimplementing former President Trump's policies is how we get our nation back on track."
A portion of President Biden's remarks from Pittsburgh can be found here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3tAx-xfJ94).
A Snapshot of President Biden's Proposed Taxes:
Small Business Tax Hikes:
President Biden has proposed increasing the tax rate for S corporations, partnerships and all "pass through" businesses, most of which are small businesses, to 39.6%. President Biden has also proposed eliminating the popular 199A pass through deduction for these businesses, which has been immensely important to these small businesses. These increases would be crippling for the millions of small business owners who operate pass through businesses.
Corporate Tax Rate:
President Biden has proposed raising the Corporate Tax Rate from 21% to 28%. Such a tax rate is higher than communist China, Ireland, France, England, and many others. When factoring in the average 4% state Corporate Tax Rate, the effective rate is 32% -- the second highest corporate income tax in the developed world. This will drive jobs overseas, as companies would seek more competitive tax rates outside of the United States, and ultimately hurt American workers.
Capital Gains Tax:
President Biden has proposed raising the Capital Gains Tax to 44.6% -- the highest rate in 100 years. When factoring in Pennsylvania's 3.07% Capital Gains Tax, small businesses would pay a combined 47.7% tax on Capital Gains.
Biden has also promised to impose a tax on unrealized gains on assets held by taxpayers, but not sold. As an example, if a stock account has increased in value over the last year the owner would now pay taxes on the gains, even though they have not sold these assets.
Energy Taxes:
Biden has also proposed an additional $120 billion in taxes increases for American energy producers, which will increase energy prices even further, hurt American energy independence and force the U.S. to rely on other nations for our energy needs.
Specifically, Biden has continually proposed repealing for the expensing of Intangible Drilling Costs (IDCs), which are widely used by energy producers to deduct expenses related to producing energy. These expenses include labor, site preparation, repairs, equipment rentals, and survey work.
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Original text here: https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-meuser-reacts-bidens-visit-pennsylvania
Rep. McMorris Rodgers Opening Remarks on Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online, Ensure Americans Data Privacy Rights
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled "Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Americans' Data Privacy Rights."
This hearing is the first step towards advancing the American Privacy Rights Act, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other complementary pieces of legislation.
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled "Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Americans' Data Privacy Rights."
This hearing is the first step towards advancing the American Privacy Rights Act, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other complementary pieces of legislation.
"Rightnow, the average American spends nearly seven hours online a day, with two and a half hours of that time being spent on social media platforms. The consequences range from increased suicide rates and depression, to increased polarization and loss of trust in our institutions.
"All the while, these companies are collecting nearly every data point imaginable which they use to then control what we see and when we see it.
"Many of these tools were created with good intentions to bring people together. But over time they have strayed from their core mission in the interest of more control over our lives.
"This isn't the American dream. America was built on individual liberty and freedom, freedom of thought, expression, and speech."
REFLECTING BACK ON WHERE WE STARTED
"Our founders fought for these freedoms because they were tired of living under the crushing weight of tyranny. They were tired of being told how to think and how to live by a few elites who thought they knew best and who exploited others for their own power and wealth.
"Fast forward to today, we find ourselves living in a similar, modern form of digital tyranny, where a handful of companies and bad actors are exploiting our personal information, monetizing it, and using it to manipulate how we think and act."
HOW WE GET BACK ON TRACK
"Many companies are using their control over our data to erode people's agency, their rights, and their identity. It's time for that status quo to change.
"Today, we will be discussing several pieces of legislation, including the American Privacy Rights Act, to give people the RIGHT to control their personal information online and not have it used against them. We're putting people back in control of who they are, what they think, and how they live their lives.
"This is especially necessary for our children. As a mom of three school-aged children, Big Tech platforms are my biggest fear.
"The algorithms developed by these companies are specifically designed to get kids addicted to their platforms, and they've been used to target children with content that leads to dangerous, life-threatening behaviors.
"For me and my husband, as well as millions of parents across the country, this is a battle for our kids' development, their mental health, and ultimately, their safety.
"We must build a better future for our children. They are our future."
THE AMERICAN PRIVACY RIGHTS ACT
"The American Privacy Rights Act is foundational for protecting our kids online.
"Working together with other important legislation, like the Kids Online Safety Act, the Children's and Teen's Online Privacy Protection Act, and other bills, which we're also discussing today, these solutions will ensure the best protections to date for our children.
"Today we find ourselves at a crossroads.
"We can either continue down the path we're on, letting companies and bad actors continue to collect troves of our data unchecked while they trample on core American values, like free expression, free speech, and identity, or we can give people the right to control their information online.
"Congress has been trying to develop and pass comprehensive data privacy and security legislation for decades. With the American Privacy Rights Act, we are at a unique moment in history where we finally have the opportunity to imagine the internet as a force for prosperity and good.
"I'd like to thank Senator Cantwell for working with me on this landmark draft bill. I would also like to thank Ranking Member Pallone, who has been a trusted partner over the years as we have worked together on privacy. We would not be here today without his tireless efforts and leadership, and I look forward to continuing to work with him to strengthen privacy protections for Americans.
"I'd also like to thank Chairman Gus Bilirakis, Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky, the members of this committee--Republicans and Democrats--who are standing together here today, many of whom have also been involved in these efforts over several congresses.
"I am looking forward to working together on behalf of the American people to get this legislation through Congress and signed into law."
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Original text here: https://mcmorris.house.gov/posts/mcmorris-rodgers-opening-remarks-on-legislative-solutions-to-protect-kids-online-and-ensure-americans-data-privacy-rights
NASA Leader Calls Morehead State the 'Savior' of Recent Lunar Landing
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Morehead State University is being hailed as the "savior" of NASA's recent lunar landing. U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) invited Dr. Ben Malphrus, Executive Director of Morehead State University's Space Science Center, to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a hearing with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who expressed his gratitude for the university's assistance in completing NASA's most recent space exploration on the moon's south pole.
"Recently, Morehead State University staff and
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WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:
Morehead State University is being hailed as the "savior" of NASA's recent lunar landing. U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) invited Dr. Ben Malphrus, Executive Director of Morehead State University's Space Science Center, to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a hearing with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who expressed his gratitude for the university's assistance in completing NASA's most recent space exploration on the moon's south pole.
"Recently, Morehead State University staff andstudents stepped up to help NASA during the Odysseus robotic Moon landing - the first ever private spacecraft to land on the moon. Working with NASA, Morehead State was able to assist with establishing a command bridge to overcome communication issues after challenges in the landing process," said Chairman Rogers, Dean of the House. "This amazing story is just one example of the important work Morehead State is doing, in a part of the country not traditionally known for space innovations. I am so proud of the incredible work being done at MSU to build the next generation of the space workforce to ensure the United States remains the global leader in space."
"Morehead State was the savior of our historic mission to the moon," said NASA Administrator Nelson. "Morehead State has the ability to communicate commercially, and Morehead State also has the ability to communicate with government missions through our Deep Space Network. It's symbolic of how commercial and government can work together."
Chairman Rogers and NASA Administrator Nelson recognized Dr. Malphrus during the hearing to extend gratitude for Morehead State University's successful efforts to rescue the lunar mission.
"I'm really proud of our students and our staff at Morehead State. We were actively writing code in the middle of the night to restore communications with the lunar lander, Odie, ensuring that this important mission on the Moon's south pole did not fail," said Dr. Malphrus. "It is an honor for our Space Science program to be recognized on Capitol Hill. We're doing incredible work with NASA and private aerospace leaders to keep America on the forefront of space exploration."
Congressman Rogers recently secured two community project funding earmarksto support space science programs in Eastern Kentucky, including $650,000 for STEM education programs at the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky in Hazard, and nearly $10 million for Morehead State University to improve its Space Tracking Stations that provide support for NASA programs. The funding was signed into law in March.
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Original text here: https://halrogers.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BD6B0234-B1E9-4D67-9CAA-A12CF67234B1
