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Trump Appoints Stephen Moore, ALEC’s Favorite Economist, to Fed Stephen Moore, Trump’s recent appointment to the Federal Reserve Board, has served as the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) leading voice for austerity and anti-labor policies for over a decade. Read the rest of this item here. CMD Continues to Throw Spotlight on Legislators Heralded by Secret Group ALEC seems to have stopped recognizing its rising stars with its “Legislator of the Week” award, switching instead to a monthly award. Read the rest of this item here. State Bills to Criminalize Peaceful Protest of Oil & Gas “Critical Infrastructure” Lawmakers in several states are introducing bills that would increase criminal penalties for people who trespass “critical infrastructure” facilities, such as oil and gas pipelines, power plants, and petrochemical refineries. Read the rest of this item here. ALEC Corporations Are Leaders in Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Since 2000, corporate members of ALEC piled up almost $150 million in fines, penalties, and court settlements in cases involving racial and age discrimination and harassment. Read the rest of this item here.