Mes: enero 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On his first day in office, President Joe Biden took executive action to advance a racial equity agenda that aligns with U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) priority initiatives of dismantling systemic racism and ensuring the human and civil rights of all Americans. Welcoming the executive orders signed by the president, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer issued the following statement:

«It’s a new day in America, and mayors across the country applaud President Biden for making good on his day-one promise to address the systemic and institutional racism that has for too long denied equal rights, access and opportunity to too many people. The global health pandemic has not only stolen the lives of our family and friends, but it has also disproportionately affected communities of color and has forced us to more quickly, more aggressively and more transformationally confront the realities of how deep the ills of racial inequity run in our government, our systems, and our collective communities.  

«In response to the pandemic, America’s mayors have marshaled our resources, our collective wisdom, our energy, and our compassion to create actionable plans to rebuild our country and we are heartened to now have the leadership necessary to begin dismantling inequitable systems and processes that have impeded pathways to opportunity and justice. President Biden’s actions today have the power to fundamentally transform and bring much-needed balance to all levels of government—in areas ranging from health care to criminal justice—for generations to come. Mayors are committed to this important work and will remain steadfast in our responsibility to root out racism, support underserved communities, and advance necessary change at the local level.»

About the United States Conference of Mayors — The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of the four concurrent crises facing our nation, President Joe Biden took executive action today on issues including racial equity, immigration, the ongoing COVID pandemic and climate change. On the issue of climate change, the President has taken numerous actions consistent with longstanding U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) policy. Most notably, he rejoined the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, reestablishing America’s role in the global effort to combat climate change and revoked executive actions by the Trump Administration that threatened the nation’s public health and environment. In response to these Day One actions, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer issued the following statement:

«The rejection of science that has guided our nation’s posture regarding climate change over the last four years has left mayors and local leaders to pick up a discarded mantle of environmental leadership. In response, American mayors prioritized local investments in sustainable infrastructure, supported development of innovative technologies and redoubled efforts to maintain and expand national obligations under the Paris Agreement, despite a federal government that had abandoned its international role.

«America’s mayors welcome the Federal Government back to the climate change fight. We are grateful to have a federal partner who is willing to work with us to expand local climate solutions to protect our health and spur our economy. We applaud President Biden for elevating issues related to environmental justice, in recognition of the disparities felt by those in underserved communities, and we look forward to collaborating to create a new, healthier, cleaner and more prosperous America based on innovative and green solutions that have originated in cities across the nation.»

About the United States Conference of Mayors — The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — This afternoon, President Joe Biden signed a combination of Executive Orders to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide economic relief to millions of Americans suffering from the economic fallout of the crisis. U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:

«President Joe Biden has made clear that he intends to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and America’s mayors are grateful for his leadership. We applaud his actions today to both establish a coordinated and unified national response to this pandemic and re-engage with the World Health Organization to enable a collaborative international response.

«Like President Biden, we know the only way to get this pandemic under control is to ask the American people to do their part and wear a mask. We support President Biden’s 100 Days Masking Challenge and look forward to working with our federal partners at the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control to help implement masking, physical distancing, and other public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

«Millions of Americans continue to suffer severe economic hardship as a result of this pandemic. President Biden’s actions directing federal agencies to review extending the federal eviction moratorium and the pause on payments for direct student federal loans will provide much needed relief for the millions of Americans struggling economically, even as we continue to fight this pandemic for months to come. America’s Mayors are committed to working with the Biden-Harris administration to change the course of this pandemic and ensure the American people get the support they need during this difficult time.»

About The United States Conference of Mayors — The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — President-elect Joe Biden is expected not only to reverse many of the policies implemented under Donald Trump, but also to quickly put forward new legislation to combat the continued COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. Coinciding with inauguration day, experts at Wolters Kluwer Legal and Regulatory U.S. have released a new white paper examining the statements and proposals from Biden’s campaign and his transition team, outlining what professionals across several industries should expect of the new administration’s policy and regulatory approaches.

«Under Joe Biden’s administration, we expect to see a return to policies that are more in line with Obama-era priorities,» said Ted Trautmann, Senior Legal Analyst. «This includes increased emphasis on expanding health care access, employee protections, economic relief, international trade alliances, cybersecurity, and corporate accountability. However, with COVID-19 still present and worsening across the U.S., there are plenty of new challenges that will be a top priority for the Biden administration.»

This white paper lays out likely scenarios and outcomes across a range of key practice areas, such as healthcare, labor and employment, tax, securities and corporate governance, international trade, antitrust, intellectual property, cybersecurity and privacy, financial services, and others. Specific issues covered in the white paper include:

• The «American Rescue Plan,» announced shortly before Biden’s inauguration, which would provide economic and tax relief to families and small businesses, including emergency paid leave and a higher federal minimum wage;
• Strengthening the Affordable Care Act, lowering the age of Medicare eligibility, and expanding health coverage for low-income individuals;
• Extending the Social Security payroll tax to higher income levels, enhancing tax benefits for working families, and expanding several renewable energy credits;
• The direction the SEC could go under new head Gary Gensler, including whether he may pursue regulations mandating public company disclosures regarding climate change and political contributions; and,
• Restoring the nation’s cybersecurity defenses following the SolarWinds software hack that compromised networks across the federal government and private industry; and
• New COVID-19 relief legislation and oversight of companies receiving aid.

For members of the media interested in additional details on these topics, please contact us at lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com.

About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with advanced technology and services.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2019 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

For more information about Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., visit www.WoltersKluwerLR.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Today, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Kamala Harris became the 49th Vice-President, the first woman and person of color to serve in the office. Voto Latino is optimistic that the new administration will be able to heal the wounds and tensions that have been created over the last four years and move us forward on a united, progressive path.

«Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris,» said María Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino. «There are numerous issues in our country that must be addressed immediately. The level of leadership and experience in this administration is enough to return the United States to its past standing and beyond. That is why Voto Latino chose to endorse Joe Biden, the first time we had ever done so. There is work to be done and Voto Latino is prepared to counsel and assist in repairing this nation and creating a more perfect democracy.»

Voto Latino was a crucial part of the Biden victory, registering 601,300 voters for the 2020 general election – a $34.2 million dollar effort – with most of those in the key battleground states of Arizona, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Colorado, and Florida, and mobilized 3.7 million low propensity voters to the polls. This cycle, Voto Latino’s work helped flip Arizona and Georgia, defended Nevada and Wisconsin, sent four new Senators to Washington, and turned Texas and North Carolina purple, demonstrating the overwhelming contribution Latinx voters made to deliver the White House. The organization also engaged with the Biden campaign on the concerns of the Latinx community, resulting in an extensive agenda to address Latinx issues over the next four years. Voto Latino plans to both assist in ensuring the success of the policies that will help our community and hold the administration accountable as we continue to build long term Latinx political power across the country.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power. 

Contact:
Danny Turkel, danny@votolatino.org

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