US Senator Marsha Blackburn (tn)
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Big Tech CEOs Face Senate Judiciary Hearing on Kids' Online Safety
Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Hearing with Big Tech CEOs, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal, authors of the Kids Online Safety Act, are advocating for congressional action to ensure a safe online environment for children. The Senators highlight tragic cases of young individuals who have suffered harm or lost their lives due to online bullying, harassment, and dangerous challenges. They emphasize the need for regulation as Big Tech companies have failed to govern themselves effectively.The Senators reference the testimony of Meta whistleblower Arturo...
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Blackburn To Zuckerberg, Big Tech CEOs: How Much Is A Child’s Life Worth To You?
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) addressed Big Tech CEOs, criticizing them for prioritizing profit over the safety and well-being of children. She highlighted the alarming issue of online harms, such as bullying, child trafficking, and the opioid crisis.Senator Blackburn specifically called out China-owned TikTok, expressing her concerns about the company's practices and the risk it poses to children. She stated, "There are a lot of people in Tennessee that are very concerned about the way TikTok is basically building...
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Blackburn, Thune Demand Answers From IRS For Failing to Comply with TikTok Ban
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) have called on IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to provide answers regarding a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The report revealed that certain IRS employees can access TikTok on their devices, in violation of the federally mandated No TikTok on Government Devices Act. In a letter to Commissioner Werfel, the senators expressed their concern over the IRS's failure to comply with the law and implement the ban on TikTok. They highlighted the security risks associated with the...
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U.S. Senator Blackburn Supports State Department's Pause on UNRWA Funding
Jan 26, 2024U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has expressed her support for the State Department's decision to temporarily pause additional funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a statement released today, Senator Blackburn highlighted the need to address UNRWA's history of antisemitism and its employment of individuals affiliated with Hamas.Senator Blackburn has been vocal about the issue since Hamas' attack against Israel on October 7. She has consistently raised concerns about UNRWA's...
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Blackburn, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Counting of Illegal Immigrants in Determining Electoral College Votes and Congressional District Apportionment
NASHVILLE, TENN. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) have introduced the Equal Representation Act, a piece of legislation aimed at ensuring that only legal citizens are considered in determining Congressional districts and the Electoral College map for presidential elections. The current practice of counting illegal immigrants for representation purposes has been criticized for incentivizing open borders and increasing the political power of states and voters that support it.Senator Blackburn expressed her concerns about the situation,...
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Blackburn Speaks On Efforts To Make Telehealth Permanent
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) recently addressed the American Telemedicine Association at the 2023 EDGE Policy Conference, discussing the need for legislative initiatives to ensure the permanence and accessibility of telemedicine services. Senator Blackburn emphasized the importance of modernizing HIPAA and addressing online privacy to facilitate the expansion of telehealth.Regarding the need to modernize HIPAA, Senator Blackburn stated, "We are long past the days of [a] paper chart in the fax machine [that] comes out at the referred doctors." She highlighted...
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Blackburn & Blumenthal Joint Statement Ahead Of Hearing With Tech Giants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have issued a joint statement ahead of the upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Big Tech CEOs. Both senators, who are members of the committee, expressed their concerns regarding the actions of social media companies and the need for real and enforceable reforms to protect children online.In their statement, Blackburn and Blumenthal highlighted the ongoing harm suffered by children as a result of their online activities. They criticized the empty promises made by Big Tech executives and...
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Senator Blackburn Voices Concerns on Tax Deal
Jan 25, 2024In a statement released today, Senator Blackburn expressed her thoughts on the tax deal currently being discussed. She highlighted the positive impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which she believes unleashed the economy and helped businesses thrive.Senator Blackburn specifically mentioned the importance of reinstating certain provisions from the TCJA, such as R&D expensing, bonus depreciation, and the business interest deduction. She emphasized that these provisions are essential for Tennessee businesses and expressed her satisfaction that they are...
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Three Years On, Americans Continue to Suffer From Bidenflation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, Tennesseans and the American people are still experiencing the negative effects of three years of inflationary spending, excessive regulations, and failed leadership under the Biden administration.Since President Biden assumed office, inflation rates have skyrocketed. In just 17 months, it reached a four-decade high of 9.1 percent, and even now it remains elevated at 3.4 percent, which is more than double the rate inherited by President Biden. The price of various essential goods and services has also surged...
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Senator Blackburn Opposes TikTok Setting Up Shop in Nashville
Jan 24, 2024U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has expressed her strong opposition to the popular social media platform TikTok attempting to establish a presence in Nashville. In a statement, Senator Blackburn highlighted the concerns surrounding the platform's ties to the Chinese Communist Party and the potential threat it poses to national security.Senator Blackburn stated, "Tennesseans do not want Communist China to set up shop in our backyard." She went on to explain that TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is obligated by Beijing's strict laws to provide...
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Blackburn, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Charities From Government Overreach
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have joined forces with their colleagues to introduce the Safeguarding Charity Act. The aim of this bill is to protect the independence of the nation's tax-exempt organizations, such as private schools, churches, and non-profit charities.The need for this legislation arises from recent rulings by federal judges that have placed federal restrictions on private institutions solely based on their tax-exempt status. This has raised concerns that these institutions could face punishment if they fail to comply...
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On the Border, Democrats Are Making Illegal Legal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) criticized the Biden administration and congressional Democrats for their open-border policies that prioritize illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens and undermine the rule of law.Last week, House Republicans initiated impeachment proceedings against Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas because he fails to believe in securing the homeland. The numbers speak for themselves: over 8.5 million illegal immigrants, including 1.7 million known "gotaways," tens of thousands of pounds of lethal fentanyl smuggled into the country,...
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Senator Blackburn Welcomes Tennesseans To March For Life
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed her gratitude to Tennesseans who traveled to the nation's capital for the 2024 March for Life. She commended the attendees for their ongoing dedication to defending life and acknowledged their efforts in raising awareness about the importance of life in 2023. Senator Blackburn also highlighted her own work on the issue by introducing the Woman's Right to Know Act. This legislation aims to ensure that women are fully informed about the medical risks associated with abortion, both for themselves and the unborn child, prior to...
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Blackburn Introduces Informed Consent Bill to Protect Women, Unborn
Ahead of the March for Life rally in Washington, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Representative Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) have reintroduced the Woman’s Right To Know Act. The bill aims to protect the health of pregnant women and unborn children by providing adequate medical information for informed consent before abortions.According to Senator Blackburn, the Woman’s Right to Know Act "protects the sanctity of life for women and children across the nation." She believes that the bill will set long overdue medical standards that most states have already...
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Blackburn To Biden’s VA: Putting Illegal Immigrants Above America’s Veterans Is Unacceptable
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has raised concerns about the prioritization of medical care and benefits for illegal immigrants over American veterans and taxpayers by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Senator Blackburn highlighted the significant financial burden placed on taxpayers, stating, "In fiscal year 2022 alone, taxpayers shouldered the cost for $94.3 million worth of medical expenses for detained migrants, money that should have been used to support American veterans who bravely served this nation." Furthermore, she pointed out the long...
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Blackburn, Cassidy Reintroduce Legislation To Prevent Liberal States From Forcing Americans To Subsidize Free Health Care For Illegal Immigrants
NASHVILLE, TENN. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) have reintroduced the Protect Medicaid Act, a legislation aimed at safeguarding the integrity of Medicaid and preventing liberal states from using American taxpayers' money to subsidize healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants.In a statement, Senator Blackburn expressed the concerns of many Americans, stating, "Tennesseans and the American people do not want their tax dollars subsidizing Medicaid for illegal immigrants. Not only is it unfair to hardworking citizens, but it...
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Blackburn Introduces CONTAINER Act Amid Razor Wire, Shipping Container Disputes Along Southern Border
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and nine of her Republican colleagues have introduced the Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly (CONTAINER) Act. The act aims to empower border states to place temporary barriers on federal land to protect their communities. This comes in response to the Biden administration's request to the Supreme Court to remove razor wire placed along the southern border in Texas, as well as the ongoing dispute over the use of shipping containers as barriers.Since President Biden took office, there have...
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Prior To Taiwan Election, Blackburn, Sullivan & Kaine Lead Bipartisan Resolution Commending Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, Dan Sullivan, and Tim Kaine are introducing a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions. This resolution comes ahead of Taiwan's upcoming presidential and legislative elections scheduled for Saturday, January 13. The resolution aims to show support for Taiwan's democratic values and to send a clear message to Beijing that any attempt to undermine the election will not be tolerated.Senator Blackburn, who met with President Tsai Ing-wen in Taiwan in August 2022, emphasized the...
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Blackburn’s Push To Subpoena Epstein Estate, FBI Records Gains Full Support Of Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee has garnered the full support of Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans in her efforts to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein's estate for unredacted flight logs and to subpoena the FBI for all records related to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Ranking Member Lindsey Graham and other committee members have expressed their support for Blackburn's amendments.Senator Blackburn is urging Chairman Dick Durbin to hold a vote on these amendments, emphasizing the importance of obtaining the complete and unredacted...
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Senator Blackburn Slams Secretary Mayorkas Over Border Failures
On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed her support for a resolution of no confidence against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senator Blackburn criticized Secretary Mayorkas for his failure to secure the Southern border and his handling of the border crisis caused by the current administration's open-border policies.In her remarks, Senator Blackburn highlighted the impact of Secretary Mayorkas' failures on various stakeholders. She emphasized the challenges faced by border agents who are struggling to combat the...