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Brazilian Government's Actions Spark Concerns Over Democracy and Human Rights
At a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today, two renowned journalists and a top tech executive shared extensive evidence of widespread censorship and persecution in Brazil used to stifle opposition to President Lula, raising alarming concerns over the future of democracy and rule of law in the largest country in Latin America.
Smith announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition winners
The winners of the 2024 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition were announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) at a weekend award ceremony held at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Medical Center in Toms River.