When announcing the Democratic members of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis for the 117th Congress, Chairman Jim Clyburn (D-SC) stated that, “In order to improve our nation’s response, the Select Subcommittee...more
7/12/2021
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Six months into the 117th Congress, the U.S. Senate has recently increased its oversight activities following a slow start. Since April, newly empowered Democratic Members have launched or requested more than 20 inquiries...more
7/6/2021
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BlackRock Doubles Down on Sustainability -
• BlackRock signals substantially more assertive posture on climate-related issues
• New approach to shareholder proposals saw BlackRock support 54% of environmental and social...more
4/23/2021
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Vanguard
Investigations into financial services companies are expected to heat up during the 117th Congress, with Democratic leadership already signaling interest -
With a newly seated Democratic majority in both chambers, we...more
3/1/2021
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