WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release:

House Republicans will hold a hearing Thursday on H.R. 1778, sponsored by Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), to lock in an outdated federal coal-leasing program that will lead to more climate-warming fossil-fuel production.

The bill would require approval from both the House and Senate before any Interior secretary could pause the coal-leasing program on public lands, which accounts for more than one-tenth of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

"Rep. Cheney's bill ignores sound science and public health, to the delight of the fossil fuel industry," said Randi Spivak, director of the Center's public lands program. "This bill is so bad for people, wildlife and the planet that it's disturbing our elected officials would even consider it. It's a prime example of Republicans putting coal-company profits before their constituents and the public lands they claim to care about."

In 2016 the Obama administration put a moratorium on most new coal leasing on public lands to allow the federal Bureau of Land Management time to review the program before locking in decades of more coal extraction. The BLM had not significantly updated the coal-leasing program since 1979.

In March 2017 Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke revoked Obama's landmark federal coal-leasing moratorium. A coalition including the Center filed suit against the Trump administration since the BLM had not concluded its review. Preliminary findings by the BLM showed that coal mining fouls the air, pollutes streams and destroys wildlife habitat, and a separate audit found the leasing system shortchanges taxpayers while subsidizing coal companies.

"The coal industry is dying because there's a lack of demand, not a lack of coal," Spivak said. "The U.S. is moving to cleaner, renewable energy sources, so there's no need to continue pillaging our public lands to prop up dirty energy."

In the first six months of the 115th Congress, Republicans have introduced more than 45 bills that attack public lands, weaken environmental safeguards on those lands or turn over control to states and local governments. These attacks come despite the fact that the vast majority of voters across political parties support protecting and maintaining forests, national parks, monuments and other public lands and waters.

Springfield, MO November 15, 2024 --(PR.com)-- Neil Bruce Porter Receives Highest Honorary Award from American Equity, a Top Fixed Index Annuity Provider

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company®, a leading issuer of fixed index and fixed rate annuities, announces Neil Bruce Porter, President, Advisor, and Founder of The Resource Center Inc., in Springfield, Mo., earns one of their most prestigious distinctions: Noble Achievement Award.

This award recognizes Porter’s exemplary service and dedication to his clients, and his contributions to the insurance industry and local community. He joins an elite group of American Equity field partners who have received this honor and is among fewer than 20 Noble Achievement Award recipients out of more than 28,000 agents licensed with American Equity.

“Congratulations on being recognized with the Noble Achievement Award,” said Jeff Lorenzen, chief executive officer of American Equity. “Your success is a testament not only to your hard work and dedication but also to the exceptional person you are. It’s clear that your character and integrity shine just as brightly as your professional achievements.”

Porter is a dedicated family man, having been married for 23 years to the love of his life Deb Gilmore. They are proud parents of four children and grandparents to two wonderful grandchildren. Porter is a well-respected professional with four decades of experience in insurance and financial services. With a strong leadership background, he currently leads a team of 15 associates at The Resource Center, where he is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

As a man of faith, Porter is an active member of Fellowship Bible Church in Rogersville, Mo., where he participates in various church activities and community outreach. His commitment to giving back to the community is reflected in his support for several local charities, including Help Give Hope, CASA, Southwest Industries Foundation / Sheltered Workshop, The Gathering Tree, Victory Mission, CARE to Learn, and Shepards Staff.

Porter’s life is a testament to his dedication to his family, faith, associates, and community service.

About The Resource Center
The Resource Center is an independent insurance and financial services firm that utilizes a variety of investment and insurance products to provide, "Simple Solutions in a Complex World." Investment advisory services are offered only by duly registered individuals through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM). AEWM and The Resource Center Inc., are not affiliated companies. For more information, please visit www.resourcecenterinc.com.

About American Equity
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® is a full-service underwriter of fixed annuity products, with a primary emphasis on the sale of index annuities. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company is committed to providing products with integrity, as well as superior service to the agents it partners with and their contract owners. For more information, please visit www.american-equity.com.

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