Press Release: OpenSecrets Releases New Search-Able Online Political Advertising Data Base

OpenSecrets unveils new online ads database For Immediate Release: Contact: press@crp.org WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2020 — With the digital-dominated 2020 election shifting into high gear, OpenSecrets is releasing a new searchable, sortable online ads database that provides comprehensive details about political ad spending on Google and Facebook.  OpenSecrets is tracking over 80,000 online political advertisers, more than four times the number of committees registered with the Federal Election Commission. Each advertiser has its own profile, which includes: Its total spending on both Facebook and Google ads over time Information about and links to each of the Facebook and Google pages where it runs ads Its total Facebook ad spending in each state Online ads are at the center of strategies to misinform and deceive voters ahead of Election Day.  > This section will help users identify the online forces behind political messages and better understand their affiliations with political groups. > Mysterious “dark money” organizations, industry groups and fake news websites are among the advertisers pouring millions into ads to influence voters. OpenSecrets used machine learning to group numerous Facebook and Google pages into one distinct profile, allowing users to see the full extent of each advertiser’s political spending.  Our partners at the Wesleyan Media Project and the NYU Online Political Ads Transparency Project contributed substantially to the data collection for this project, which was made possible by support from Democracy Fund and Media Democracy Fund. Visit the new Online Ads section here For over 35 years, the Center for Responsive Politics has empowered Americans with information and helped propel the discussion on transparency in governance. CRP's in-depth research and analysis reveal important facts about how our nation's politics and policies are shaped and influenced. ABOUT THE CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE POLITICS Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the Center for Responsive Politics is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.  Founded in 1983, CRP’s vision is for Americans to be empowered by access to clear and unbiased information about money’s role in politics and policy and to use that knowledge to strengthen our democracy.

BEA News: International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2020 The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today: The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $63.6 billion in July, up $10.1 billion from $53.5 billion in June, revised. July exports were $168.1 billion, $12.6 billion more than June exports.  July imports were $231.7 billion, $22.7 billion more than June imports. The full text of the release on BEA's website can be found at: www.bea.gov/news/2020/us-international-trade-goods-and-services-july-2020  EMBARGOED UNTIL RELEASE AT 8:30 A.M. EDT, Thursday, September 3, 2020 CB 20-130  BEA 20-43U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2020 The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $63.6 billion in July, up $10.1 billion from $53.5 billion in June, revised. U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Deficit Deficit: $63.6 Billion +18.9%° Exports: $168.1 Billion +8.1%° Imports: $231.7 Billion +10.9%° Next release: October 6, 2020 (°) Statistical significance is not applicable or not measurable. Data adjusted for seasonality but not price changes Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, September 3, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on July 2020 International Trade in Goods and Services Exports and imports increased in July but remained below pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the ongoing impact of COVID-19, as many businesses continued to operate at limited capacity or ceased operations completely, and the movement of travelers across borders remained restricted. The full economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be quantified in the trade statistics because the impacts are generally embedded in source data and cannot be separately identified. The Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis continue to monitor data quality and have determined estimates in this release meet publication standards. For more information, see the frequently asked questions on goods from the Census Bureau and on services from BEA. Exports, Imports, and Balance (exhibit 1) July exports were $168.1 billion, $12.6 billion more than June exports. July imports were $231.7 billion, $22.7 billion more than June imports. The July increase in the goods and services deficit reflected an increase in the goods deficit of $9.3 billion to $80.9 billion and a decrease in the services surplus of $0.8 billion to $17.4 billion. Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit increased $6.4 billion, or 1.8 percent, from the same period in 2019. Exports decreased $257.8 billion or 17.5 percent. Imports decreased $251.3 billion or 13.8 percent. Three-Month Moving Averages (exhibit 2) The average goods and services deficit increased $3.3 billion to $58.3 billion for the three months ending in July. Average exports increased $6.9 billion to $155.1 billion in July. Average imports increased $10.2 billion to $213.4 billion in July. Year-over-year, the average goods and services deficit increased $6.9 billion from the three months ending in July 2019. Average exports decreased $55.7 billion from July 2019. Average imports decreased $48.8 billion from July 2019.

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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Friday, September 4, 2020.

WOOD BURNING RESTRICTIONS AVOID LEAF BLOWING Prohibited for government entities AVOID USING  OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

  "High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Maricopa County employers enlisted in the Travel Reduction Program are asked to activate their HPA plans on high pollution advisory days.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective September 4, 2020, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems. Ground level ozone forms when two types of pollutants—volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx)—react in sunlight. These pollutants come primarily from automobiles, but also from other sources including industries, power plants, and products, such as solvents and paints. Generally, the highest levels of ozone occur in the afternoon.

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