Bottom Line: Press freedom nonprofit signs former congresswoman to push PRESS Act

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of Freedom of the Press Foundation hired Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz Lobbying for passage of the Protecting Reporters from Exploitative State Espionage (PRESS) Act.

The Press Act, which has bipartisan, bicameral support, prohibits the federal government from forcing journalists or wire services to disclose information sources or records that journalists obtain or create as part of their work. There is. The lobbyist for this account is former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-Virginia).

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Fast fashion giant Shane hired navigator global Lobbying on issues related to the apparel industry, online retail and competition, inventory and trade. With some lawmakers calling for an investigation into the company’s use of forced labor from Uyghurs to generate revenue, the new registration states that the company has “noticeable information regarding SHEIN’s presence in the United States, its business operations, and… They also plan to educate members about the economic impact. Popular clothes.

Cesar Conda, former chief of staff to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), is the lobbyist for the account. Rubio, vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, is one of the members of Congress who is scrutinizing Mr. Shein. Early this month, Rubio asked. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will investigate allegations of forced labor by fellow fast fashion brand Shayne and Teme.

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of united launch allianceadopted by Lockheed Martin and Boeing space joint venture red maple consulting Lobbying on budget issues related to space launches for both civilian and national security purposes. The lobbyist for the account is Pete Kirkham, a former chief of staff to Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), who was elected chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee earlier this month.

Big Brothers Big Sisters New York City hired oscar policy group Oversee federal funding opportunities and 25 community-funded projects. The account’s lobbyist is Michael Oscar, who worked on the staff of former Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pennsylvania) from 2002 to 2010.

cryptocurrency

digital asset company ripple lab hired Conaway Graves Group Lobbying on issues related to digital assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and the Digital Commodities Exchange Act (a bill that authorizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to supervise and regulate digital exchanges). Former Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas) will be in charge of the account.