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Bipartisan act passes Judiciary Committee to combat international trade crimes

By East Michigan News | Sep 25, 2024

The House Judiciary Committee has passed the bipartisan Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. This legislation, introduced by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), aims to combat fraud, duty evasion, and transshipment by Chinese companies. The bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a new structure dedicated to prosecuting international trade crimes, enhancing U.S. capabilities in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting these offenses.

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U.S. lawmakers discuss risks posed by certain Chinese companies

By East Michigan News | Sep 25, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party participated in a bipartisan discussion at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) about the risk certain Chinese companies pose to U.S. national security.

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Bill introduced targeting Chinese cyber threats

By East Michigan News | Sep 25, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and House Homeland Security Committee Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at addressing cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bill, named the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, was led by Chairman Moolenaar and Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL). It proposes the creation of an interagency task force headed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to tackle...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Isabella County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By East Michigan News | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Isabella County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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CMU joins statewide initiative to boost student voter registration

By East Michigan News | Sep 24, 2024

Central Michigan University is participating in the 2024 Michigan Campus Voting Challenge, a statewide initiative to boost voter registration and turnout among college students.

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Annual golf outing raises funds for CMU student scholarships

By East Michigan News | Sep 24, 2024

Over 100 golfers and supporters gathered at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI, to participate in the “36th Annual CMU Grand Traverse Scholarship Golf Outing: Remembering Thomas ‘Bud’ Moore.”

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Moolenaar urges Pentagon to blacklist Chinese LCD & OLED firms over security concerns

By East Michigan News | Sep 24, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to blacklist two Chinese companies, BOE Technology Group and Tianma Microelectronics Co., citing concerns over U.S. economic and national security. In his letter, Moolenaar pointed out that these companies, which produce LCD (liquid crystal display) and OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technologies, have gained a significant share of the global market through state subsidies.

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CMU researchers receive grant for climate change planning in Michigan

By East Michigan News | Sep 24, 2024

Central Michigan University faculty members will use a federal grant to work with local communities developing plans to prepare for climate change-driven floods.

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Moolenaar and Foxx discuss CCP influence at U.S. universities

By East Michigan News | Sep 24, 2024

Yesterday evening, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke at an Alexander Hamilton Society event titled "Back in Class: Foreign Funding & Malign Influence on U.S. Higher Education."

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1 gas station in cities throughout Gladwin County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

By East Michigan News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Investigation reveals US-funded research aiding Chinese military

By East Michigan News | Sep 23, 2024

Following a year-long investigation, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) of the House Education and Workforce Committee have uncovered that hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. federal research funding over the last decade have contributed to China’s technological advancements and military modernization. Through nearly 9,000 joint research publications funded by the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community, it was discovered that Americans worked with Chinese researchers...

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Central Michigan University alumna contributes to groundbreaking PFAS transport research

By East Michigan News | Sep 23, 2024

A team of researchers has made significant strides in understanding the environmental impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater and surface water systems. Among them is Eleanor McFarlan, a Central Michigan University (CMU) alumna, whose involvement in the study helped to develop new insights into the behavior of these persistent contaminants. The research, titled "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Fate and Transport Across a Groundwater-Surface Water Interface," sheds light on how PFAS move between groundwater and surface water...

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CMU trustees set to discuss presidential search updates this week

By East Michigan News | Sep 23, 2024

The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will convene for committee meetings on Wednesday, September 25, and a formal session on Thursday, September 26, at the Mount Pleasant campus.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Isabella County in week ending Sept. 14?

By East Michigan News | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Isabella County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Clare County in week ending Sept. 14

By East Michigan News | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clare County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former East Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By East Michigan News | Sep 22, 2024

These former East Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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East Michigan News area weekly mass times

By East Michigan News | Sep 21, 2024

The following parishes in the East Michigan News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Gladwin County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 14

By East Michigan News | Sep 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Clare County in week ending Sept. 14

By East Michigan News | Sep 20, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Clare County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Gladwin County in week ending Sept. 14?

By East Michigan News | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Gladwin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.