by smw | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
As first reported by Bloomberg, Facebook has responded to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s recent letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the company’s supposed “pivot” to a privacy-focused platform. In the letter, Senator Hawley raised questions about whether such a platform...
by smw | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) talked with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan about what the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can do...
by smw | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), filed bipartisan legislation banning the exploitation of children through “pay-to-win” and “loot box” monetization practices by the video game industry....
by smw | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Missouri Senators Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt today voted in favor of a disaster aid package that includes much-needed resources for Missouri farms and communities impacted by flooding. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 85-8. “This is an important step...
by smw | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
This week, the Senate Armed Services Committee passed its Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a long list of wins for Missouri. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a member of the committee, supported the bill and issued the following...
by smw | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are parasites. Maybe they should disappear: Senator USA Today By Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) May 22, 2019 Social media consumers are getting wise to the joke that when the product is free, they’re the ones being sold. But despite the...
by smw | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt released the following statements on the Senate’s confirmation of Stephen Clark as a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri: “Congratulations to Steve Clark on his confirmation to the federal bench in...
by smw | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is introducing new legislation today to address persistent issues with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and this year’s devastating Missouri River flooding. The two bills prioritize Missouri families and businesses along the river, especially...
by smw | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Senator Josh Hawley, a top critic of big tech’s data collection practices, announced today that he will introduce the Do Not Track Act to give control over personal data back to users. Similar to the national “Do Not Call” list, the Do Not Track Act gives every person...
by smw | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) had a phone call with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor this afternoon, urging the department to act on Governor Mike Parson’s request for a disaster declaration for the 13 counties in Missouri...
