US EditionWhy an Orange County Democrat split with his party on a bill to curb foreign influence in higher education
- Rep. Ritchie Torres stated on the "Politics War Room" podcast that he represents the working class who prioritize lowering costs over progressive issues, which are unpopular among centrist voters.
- The Republican-led House passed the DETERRENT Act, which limits foreign influence in U.S. Colleges and requires schools to report foreign gifts of $50,000 or more.
- The DETERRENT Act bans donations from China and Russia and aims to enhance transparency regarding foreign relationships with U.S. Universities, which should concern every American, as stated by Tim Walberg.
- Torres expressed concerns about the Democratic Party focusing on fringe issues rather than working-class priorities during a podcast.
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Why one California congressman split with the his party on a bill to curb foreign influence in higher education
A bill designed to limit foreign influence in U.S. universities divided Orange County’s congressional delegation. The House passed the bill on Thursday, March 27. It would require universities to report to the U.S. Department of Education foreign gifts and contracts over $50,000 and is aimed at preventing foreign governments — particularly adversaries like China — from using financial donations to gain influence over U.S. academic institutions. …
Why an Orange County Democrat split with his party on a bill to curb foreign influence in higher education
A bill designed to limit foreign influence in U.S. universities divided Orange County’s congressional delegation. The House passed the bill on Thursday, March 27. It would require universities to report to the U.S. Department of Education foreign gifts and contracts over $50,000 and is aimed at preventing foreign governments — particularly adversaries like China — from using financial donations to gain influence over U.S. academic institutions. …
House Passes Legislation to Keep Foreign Influence Out of Higher Education - The Florida Capital Star
by Charlotte Hazard The Republican-led House on Thursday passed legislation to limit foreign influence in U.S. universities and colleges. The DETERRENT Act passed in a 241 to 169 vote. The legislation mandates that schools have to report foreign gifts that are at $50,000 or more to the Department of Education. The legislation bans donations from China and Russia. “The lack of transparency around foreign relationships with our nation’s universi…
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conservatics.comHouse passes legislation to keep foreign influence out of higher education
The DETERRENT Act passed in a 241 to 169 vote.
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