Updated: 5:16 PM CDT May 5, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tennessee Memphis is mourning the passing of a civic giant.
Arnold Perl, a respected and noted attorney who oversaw the construction of the FedExForum, died Tuesday. Perl also served as Chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority for 16 years.
In a statement Local 24 News, Congressman Steve Cohen said, “Arnold Perl’s critical and thoughtful leadership of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and his work to bring the FedExForum into existence transformed our city. His leadership in the Jewish community was profound. Modern-day Memphis would not be what it is without him. I extend my condolences to his wife, Mary Lynn, his daughters and his extended family and his many friends. His was a life well lived and Memphians will always remember him.”
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This order sets out a policy to ensure resilience in US supply
chains through robust US manufacturing capacity and the
availability and integrity of critical products and services.
Within 100 days, members of the National Security Council (NSC)
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areas, including:
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As the 117th Congress is now in full swing, legislation is being reintroduced and work is under way on needed policy changes. Following is a brief overview of important legislation I am working with fellow senators to reintroduce this Congress.
Energy ⢠Work continues with a bipartisan group of senators to update and reintroduce the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act (ANIA). This legislation further facilitates our nuclear competitiveness. ANIA ensures the research conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) continues to contribute to and empower the long-term viability of diverse domestic energy resources and keeps us at the nuclear innovation forefront.
⢠Advancement of the bipartisan Department of Energy National Labs Jobs ACCESS (Apprenticeships for Complete and Committed Employment for Specialized Skills) Act to address looming personnel shortages due to a rapid retirement-eligible work force within the energy sector, like at INL, is important. This legislation