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Despite widespread concern over the rise to power of the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni after Italy’s general election, the new cabinet followed the EU’s line on international politics. Yet, the Italian government is opposing some of the bloc’s initiatives, such as the ban on the sale of fossil-fueled cars. Besides, Meloni recently called for “full flexibility” in spending the existing EU money from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the REPowerEU program.  Why we write on this topic: The Italian RRP is the most significant investment plan...

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House Floor to urge his colleagues in Congress to repeal the sequester by highlighting the importance of continued Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding for projects like the cleanup of the Buffalo River.  “The environmental benefits of Great Lakes and Buffalo River protection are obvious, but the less direct but equally significant benefits of clean water on our economy cannot be understated,” said Higgins.  “Jobs and economic opportunities also flow from healthy lakes.”  Last week, Congressman Higgins sent a letter to the Environmental Protection...