AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Pushback: Rep. Raul Ruiz is urging Imperial County officials to slow down data center development, citing higher energy costs, grid and blackout risks, water impacts in drought conditions, and health concerns tied to heat and noise. Border Infrastructure: CBP reopened public comment for a 71-mile Imperial Valley border barrier plan, with residents and groups weighing environmental and local impacts through June 29. Homeland Security Fight: Sen. Gary Peters says HSGAC Republicans blocked 57 amendments aimed at DHS accountability, anti-corruption steps, and cost controls, while advancing ICE/CBP funding. Maritime Industry: Sen. Maria Cantwell warned that extending a Jones Act waiver adds major uncertainty for shipyards and workforce investment, with little effect on gas prices. Federal Oversight Under Threat: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board faces steep budget cuts during the Longview probe into a deadly paper mill implosion, raising fears the investigation will be weakened. FCC vs. Security Claims: Hikvision says the FCC is overstepping authority in device denials tied to national security concerns. Consumer Finance: CFPB says it worked with Bilt after a bank-partner transition to ensure affected customers get redress. Retirement Fraud Focus: Scott and Gillibrand plan a Senate hearing spotlighting financial literacy as a defense against scams targeting seniors.
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