The LuLac Edition #4, 990, August 11th, 2023

LUZERNE COUNTY COUNCIL RACE HEATS UP  

EVENT PLANNED FOR 5th DISTRICT  

 

MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE'S SCUM LANGUAGE

The moron, Marjorie Taylor Greene went on X formerly Twitter called President Bide a piece of shit. Yes indeed she did.

Ah classy lass. NOT.

Again with unpatriotic American thugs: ACCUSATION IS CONFESSION.

I guess Taylor Greene who has been circling the bowl most of her life is hoping for some company.

 

JACK SMITH GOING AFTER JANUARY 6th PLANNERS?  

Congressman Scott Perry, the un-patriot (Photo: CNN)

News is out that Jack Smith the Special Counsel is now looking into Congress people who might have had a role in the January 6^th Insurrection.  Can Pennsylvania’s Scott Perry be a target?

He certainly has reason to worry.

 

TOMMY TUBERVILLE MOVES 

"Asleep at the Wheel" Tuberville (Photo: The Daily Beast)

 The anti-military blowhard from Alabama Tommy Tuberville recently sold his last property in Alabama. His wife is a Florida Real Estate Agent and HE MOVED.

The prolife slime ball who has been holding up military promotions and risking national security is now being called Florida’ss  Third Senator.

Look some people in Florida are really stupid and the state does need an IQ boost. But it ain’t happening with this guy who will certainly prove that the state formerly known as Florida is now Flori DUH!

   

REP. CARTWRIGHT'S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE FEDERAL SOFTWARE PURCHASING PROTOCOLS ADVANCES IN THE HOUSE, THE STRENGTHENING AGENCY MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF SOFTWARE ASSETS ACT BUILDS ON CARTWRIGHT’S MEGABYTE ACT THAT HAS ALREADY SAVED U.S. TAXPAYERS MORE THAN $450 MILLION

Congressman Matt Cartwright (Photo: LuLac archives)

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) to increase oversight of federal government software purchases and reduce wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars advanced in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act was the only Democrat-sponsored bill included in the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s markup and was approved by a 39-0 roll call vote. It now moves forward to be debated by lawmakers on the House floor.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) led the companion legislation, which advanced out of Committee in May.

Each year, the federal government spends billions of taxpayer dollars on software purchases, renewals, and license modifications. Limited assessments of existing software assets, combined with the way vendors sell software, often results in federal agencies making duplicative purchases. Without increased agency oversight and governance, software vendors profit at the expense of American taxpayers. 

Reintroduced earlier this year, The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act would require federal agencies to conduct an independent, comprehensive assessment of their current software assets and restructure their operations to reduce unnecessary costs.

“Without in-depth assessments of how agencies buy and use software, vendors often have the upper hand in transactions with federal agencies,” said Rep. Cartwright. “This critical legislation will allow agencies to make more informed choices when procuring software, saving millions of American taxpayer dollars in the long run. Its passage by the House Oversight Committee demonstrates that bipartisan and bicameral cooperation is still possible.”

“By addressing wasteful software licensing, we can enhance government operations and ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely,” said Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC-01), a member of the Oversight Committee and cosponsor of the bill. “This legislation addresses government waste without being overbearing or overly prescriptive.”

The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act builds on the success of Rep. Cartwright’s MEGABYTE Act, which reduced duplicative software purchases. Signed into law in 2016, the bipartisan MEGABYTE Act has saved American taxpayers over $450 million.

Specifically, this new legislation would require:

·        Federal agencies to provide an independent, comprehensive assessment of their software purchasing practices to Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the General Services Administration (GSA)

·        Chief Information Officers (CIOs) to develop a plan to adopt enterprise licensing agreements, improving negotiating power against software vendors, and reduce costs, and 

·        The Comptroller General to report to Congress on the government-wide trends in agency software asset management practices as well as agency compliance of certain provisions.

The legislation is also cosponsored by U.S. Reps. Andre Carson (D-IN-07), Ed Case (D-HI-01), Christopher DeLuzio (D-PA-17), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37), Pat Fallon (R-TX-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), Marcus Molinaro (R-NY-19), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-AL), Katie Porter (D-CA-45), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), and Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02).

This legislation has also received the support of the Coalition for Fair Software Licensing, the Computer & Communications Industry Association, NetChoice, and SIE Consulting Group.

The original full text of the bill can be viewed here. The amended text that passed out of the Oversight Committee can be viewed here. 

 

CASEY, MURKOWSKI INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

IN PENNSYLVANIA ALONE, MORE THAN 1,600 PEOPLE DIED FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RELATED INCIDENTS DURING THE LAST DECADE,

MORE THAN 40 PERCENT OF WOMEN AND A QUARTER OF MEN IN AMERICA REPORT THAT THEY EXPERIENCED SEXUAL VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL VIOLENCE, AND/OR STALKING BY AN INTIMATE PARTNER IN THEIR LIFETIME

Senator Bob Casey (Photo: LuLac archives)

U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced legislation to enhance and expand support, protection, and prevention for Americans affected by family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act would strengthen services for the more than 1.3 million survivors of domestic violence nationwide and update the National Domestic Violence Hotline to better serve underserved populations, such as people who are deaf or hard of hearing, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities, by expanding prevention efforts and resources for underserved populations.

“Family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence are a public health crisis in this country,” Senator Casey said. “I’m introducing the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act because there are far too many people in this Nation suffering from abuse and violence, particularly those from undeserved communities. I look forward to working with Senator Murkowski to making sure survivors across America have the support they need.”

“I’m proud to once again join Senator Casey in introducing the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to provide victims of domestic violence with the critical support they need,” Senator Lisa Murkowski said. “Too many Alaskans in rural communities face obstacles to receiving help—including being hundreds of miles away from the nearest shelter. This bill would work to increase access to services like crisis counseling, emergency shelters, and support prevention efforts. We must continue to improve access to support services for victims and their children and build on efforts to improve the safety of Alaska’s communities.”

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), which was signed into law in 1984, was the federal government’s first response to the crisis of domestic violence, providing support via grants to domestic violence shelters and programs, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and domestic violence coalitions. Survivors receive services such as emergency shelter, crisis counseling, safety planning, and assistance recovering from financial abuse and addressing housing insecurity. These programs also provide education and prevention programming to millions of community members annually.

 

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SPEAKS AT PENN 

STATE’S ANNUAL AG PROGRESS DAYS, 

HIGHLIGHTS BUDGET INVESTMENTS IN 

THE FUTURE OF PENNSYLVANIA 

AGRICULTURE

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO RECOGNIZES THE KEY ROLE OF PENNSYLVANIA’S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN OUR ECONOMY, CONTRIBUTING $132 BILLION A YEAR AND SUPPORTING OVER 580,000 JOBS IN THE COMMONWEALTH

 

THE BIPARTISAN 2023-24 BUDGET MAKES CRITICAL INVESTMENTS TO SUPPORT FARMERS, IMPROVE ACCESS TO PENNSYLVANIA-GROWN FOOD, AND FULLY FUNDS THE PA FARM BILL FOR THE FIFTH YEAR

 

 Governor Josh Shapiro (Photo: LuLac archives)

Governor Josh Shapiro spoke at the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ Ag Progress Days to highlight the critical investments the 2023-24 bipartisan budget makes in the future of Pennsylvania agriculture.

 Pennsylvania’s agriculture sector is a major economic driver for the Commonwealth, contributing $132 billion a year to the economy and supporting over 580,000 jobs in Pennsylvania. The historic, bipartisan budget Governor Shapiro signed into law last week includes $1 million to create a new Organic Center of Excellence, $2 million in the Fresh Food Financing Initiative, and $31 million to help poultry farmers impacted by the hi-path avian influenza crisis, and more.

 “Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry and farmers are not only an important part of our heritage, but a key driver of our economy. Pennsylvania is home to nearly 53,000 farms that cover 7.3 million acres and support 1 in 10 jobs across our Commonwealth,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “If we work together and partner with our farmers, our Commonwealth can lead this country and the world as an agricultural powerhouse. My Administration will continue to partner with Penn State and our leaders in ag to help build the future of this industry – and we’ll start by investing in our farmers right now.”

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, hosted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and held each year in August, is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition that brings together over 400 exhibitors from the United States and Canada. The exposition showcases the educational programs, research, and latest innovations in agricultural equipment and technology that helps to make Pennsylvania a national leader in agricultural production.

In his budget address in March, Governor Shapiro proposed critical investments in the future of Pennsylvania agriculture to help make Pennsylvania a global and national leader – and the bipartisan 2023-24 budget makes those critical investments to support farmers and the agriculture industry, including:

$31 million to help poultry farmers impacted by the avian flu crisis pay for testing and get reimbursed.

$13.8 million to fully fund the Pennsylvania Farm Bill for the fifth year.

A $2 million investment in the Fresh Food Financing Initiative that will contribute to better health outcomes by improving access to PA-grown, processed, and produced foods.

$1 million to create a new Organic Center of Excellence, which will grow the state’s ability to support this sector of the industry.

 

MEDIA MATTERS 

 

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BOBBY V’S DOO WOP SUNDAY NIGHT SOCK HOP

 

1954

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Three minutes after takeoff from Lajes Field on Terceira Island in the Azores, for a flight to Bermuda, an Avianca Lockheed L-749A-79 Constellation (registration HK-163) crashes into high ground near Monte de Boi at an altitude of 620 meters (2,034 feet), killing all 30 people on board. It is the second-deadliest aviation accident in Portugal's history at the time……..in mid August 1954 First the use of the 24-second shot-clock in competitive basketball begins…..An Air Vietnam Bristol Type 170 Freighter on a domestic flight in Vietnam from Hanoi to Saigon carrying refugees from the Red River delta suffers engine trouble and attempts to divert to an emergency landing at Pakse, Laos. While on approach to Pakse, it crashes into a tributary of the Mekong River, killing 47 of the 55 people on board. It is the deadliest aviation accident in the history of newly independent Laos at the time and will be the deadliest in history involving a Bristol Freighter…

 The first issue of Sports Illustrated magazine is published in the United States with Braves slugger Eddie Mathews featured batting and this week in 1954 the number one song in America and LuLac land was “I See the Moon” by The Stargazers.