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Curtis, Rosen Call on State Department to Support Tibet
Senators Curtis and Rosen sent a letter congratulating Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Riley Barnes, on his appointment and urging him to prioritize and advance U.S. policy towards Tibet. Barnes also serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In his capacity as Special Coordinator, the Senators called on Barnes to work with Congress to promote Sino-Tibetan dialogue, support the people of Tibet no matter where they reside, and counter Chinese malign influence. A position created in 2002 by the Tibetan Policy Act, the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues coordinates U.S. government policies, programs, and other projects concerning Tibetan issues.
Curtis Names Jenney Rees as State Director
Senator Curtis today announced that Jenney Rees will serve as his new State Director. Rees previously served as Senator Curtis’ Deputy State Director and as a Senior Adviser. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading the Senator’s statewide strategy, operations, external engagement, and constituent services.
Curtis, Schiff Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts
Senators Curtis and Schiff introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, bipartisan legislation to prohibit Commodity Futures Trading Commission registered entities from listing any prediction contract that resembles a sports bet or casino-style game.
Highs and Lows: Welcoming Mark Kelly to UVU
Hey, time for my highs and lows! I was honored this week to have Senator Kelly from Arizona with me at UVU for a CNN townhall on Wednesday. He helped me with highs and lows for this week. Senator Kelly: Well, it’s great to be here. And I’d say one
Highs and Lows: Day 38 of the Government Shutdown
Highs and lows from Washington, D.C.. My high this week was really cool. There were about 50 veterans who came to D.C. on an honor flight, and I had the chance to meet with them and thank them for their service. With Veterans Day coming up, I want to give
Highs and Lows: Real Pain
Hey, highs and lows. I’ve got a really fun high this week. I have a new portrait of Mount Timpanogos, one of my favorite places in the world, one of my happy places, hanging in my office. The artist’s name is Linda Curley Christensen. I’m so pleased to have it