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Jessel Thomas



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Over 10,000 Public Comments Submitted to U.S. Federal Reserve Report on Climate-Related Financial Risk Management

The Board of the U.S. Federal Reserve System has released a set of draft principles with recommendations on how best to protect the U.S. financial system from catastrophic climate disasters that threaten the U.S. economy.
350.org

350.org Responds to Police Murder of an Atlanta Forest Defender

The Atlanta Police Foundation - a private entity - received governmental clearance to begin destroying Weelaunee Forest to build "Cop City" over the objections of local residents.
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Employee Experience Propels Workplace Transformation in 2023

ADP experts share key themes driving the rapid evolution of HR technology Innovation at work is gaining greater momentum, as employee experience emerges as a defining priority of employers in 2023.
ADP to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results on January 25

ADP to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results on January 25

ADP, a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, is scheduled to release its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2022 before the opening of the Nasdaq on January 25.
350.org

Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated for a Third Time

Today, after Senator Manchin's "permitting reform" provision gained support from President Biden but drew continued opposition from both parties and frontline communities, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act without Manchin's Dirty Deal provisions.
Senator Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated Once Again, 350.org Says

Senator Joe Manchin’s Dirty Deal Is Defeated Once Again, 350.org Says

After Senator Joe Manchin's "permitting reform" provision drew opposition from both parties and frontline communities, the National Defense Authorization Act moved forward without Manchin's Dirty Deal provisions, marking another major win for climate champions and people power.
350 Action Responds to Georgia Runoff Results

350 Action Responds to Georgia Runoff Results

The results from Georgia's Senate runoff election show that Senator Raphael Warnock has won reelection, beating GOP challenger Herschel Walker.
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350.org Responds to President Joe Biden’s Speech at COP27

U.S. President Joe Biden gave a speech at COP27 where he announced U.S. initiatives and global commitments, including commitments to supporting adaptation in specific Global South regions, including across Africa and the Pacific Islands.
ADP Increases Cash Dividend; Marks 48th Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases

ADP Increases Cash Dividend; Marks 48th Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases

The board of directors of ADP (Nasdaq: ADP) approved a $0.21 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to an annual rate of $5.00 per share, Carlos Rodriguez, ADP's chief executive officer, announced.
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ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 239,000 Jobs in October; Annual Pay was Up 7.7%

Private sector employment increased by 239,000 jobs in October and annual pay was up 7.7 percent year-over-year, according to the October ADP® National Employment ReportTM produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").
350.Org Reacts on Senator Joe Manchin Withdrawing Dirty Deal From Senate Vote

350.org Reacts on Senator Joe Manchin Withdrawing Dirty Deal From Senate Vote

After Senator Joe Manchin's "permitting reform" provision drew opposition from both parties, Manchin asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to withdraw the legislation as a provision to the continuing resolution to fund the government.
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AnitaB.org Names ADP the 2022 Top Large Company for Women Technologists

Nonprofit social enterprise AnitaB.org has again named ADP the 2022 Top Companies for Women Technologists Winner in the Large Technical Workforce category.
350.org

350.org on Senator Manchin’s Fossil Fuel Fast-Tracking Bill

Today Senator Joe Manchin is expected to release the text of his fossil fuel fast-tracking bill. Today Senator Joe Manchin is expected to release the text of his fossil fuel fast-tracking bill.
ADP to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Next Month

ADP to Announce First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Next Month

ADP, a leading global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, is scheduled to release its financial results for the first fiscal quarter before the opening of the Nasdaq on October 26.
350.org

350.org on Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Comments on Climate

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve's Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr outlined a broad agenda in a speech that referenced the need for climate change preparations and safety and fairness of the finance industry.
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ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 132,000 Jobs in August; Annual Pay Up 7.6%

Private sector employment increased by 132,000 jobs in August and annual pay was up 7.6%, according to the August ADP® National Employment ReportTM produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
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Fossil Free Federal Reserve Campaign Confronted Fed Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium

Building on the momentum of President Biden's historic climate legislation, leaders with 350.org, 350 Colorado, Wyoming Chapter - Sierra Club and Jackson Hole Sunrise pushed for more action from our government's key agencies to stop investments in fossil fuels.
Matt Sassano Unleashes Emotive Electronic Rock EP 'In Defiance'

Matt Sassano Unleashes Emotive Electronic Rock EP 'In Defiance'

Chart-topping Christian rock radio vocalist Matt Sassano is back with his electrifying new EP In Defiance via Rockfest Records.
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Goalkeeper Releases First Music Video, “Sooner,” Off Upcoming Debut Album

Goalkeeper released a new music video for their first single, "Sooner," off their upcoming album, I Wish I Met You Sooner via Lost Music Collective/The Orchard, out October 28, 2022.
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August 2022 ADP National Employment Report to be Released on Wednesday

ADP Research Institute® and the Stanford Digital Economy Lab will release the August 2022 non-farm private jobs report and pay data on August 31 at 8:15 a.m. ET.
Fossil Free Federal Reserve Campaign to Take Action for the Climate at This Year’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium

Fossil Free Federal Reserve Campaign to Take Action for the Climate at This Year’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium

President Joe Biden has signed historic climate legislation this week. With momentum on their side, environmental groups are pushing for more action from the government's key institutions to stop investments in fossil fuels.
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The New York State Department of Labor Announces Sentencing in Identity Theft and Fraud Case That Affected Hundreds of New Yorkers

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced the conclusion of an identity theft and fraud case discovered in 2017 by the Department's Office of Special Investigations (OSI).
350.org on House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

350.org on House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act

The House of Representatives has passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
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ICYMI: AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins Joined The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to Discuss Celebrities’ Influence on Politics

Last week, AAPI Victory Fund President Brad Jenkins appeared on The Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross to discuss how celebrities can influence policy and voters, and the importance of utilizing one's platform.
350.Org on Approval of US Senate's Climate Package: ‘The Movement Got Us This Bill’

350.Org on Approval of US Senate's Climate Package: ‘The Movement Got Us This Bill’

After months of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has finally reached an agreement and approved a climate and energy bill worth several hundred billion dollars.
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