EEF Urges Court to Rule That Blogger's Opinion of Open Source Licensing Agreement is Protected by First Amendment
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 22 -- The Electronic Frontier Foundation issued the following news release:
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- Patch Maker Sued For Defamation To Shut Down Critic
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On Wednesday, January 22, at 9 am, EFF Staff Attorney Jamie Williams will tell a federal appeals court that a lower court correctly dismissed a defamation lawsuit against a blogger, finding that his criticisms of a company's business practices were opinions about an unsettled legal issue protected by the First Amendment. more
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Announces Local Legal Initiative Launch in Five States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press issued the following news:
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press announced that it will launch its Local Legal Initiative this year in Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Tennessee to provide pro bono legal support to local journalists and news outlets throughout the states pursuing enterprise and investigative journalism.
The Reporters Committee's expansion to provide direct legal services to more jour more
Sen. Cruz: Fact Check - Democrats Didn't Take Time to Fully Pursue Privileged Documents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) just offered his first amendment on the Senate floor asking to subpoena privileged documents - documents that the House didn't feel were necessary to fully pursue when they were building their case.
As U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, has explained time and time again, the House had every opportunity to not only issue subpo more
Sen. Shaheen Issues Statement on 10th Anniversary of Supreme Court Decision on Citizens United Vs. FEC
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement:
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Citizens United v. FEC Supreme Court ruling, which unleashed a flood of unlimited corporate spending in U.S. elections and opened the door for wealthy special interests to have an outsized voice in the government. The decision wrongfully equated money with free speech, and improperly determined that big, wea more
Supreme Court Should Recognize Real Issue in Espinoza Case, Freedom From Religion Foundation Urges
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
The U.S. Supreme Court should appreciate the real issue at stake in the Espinoza voucher case, the Freedom From Religion Foundation urges as oral arguments start Wednesday in the lawsuit.
FFRF's 18-page friend-of-the-court brief, filed in November jointly with Center for Inquiry, American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, cogently argued that true religious liberty would be enda more
Wash. A.G. Ferguson Will Lead Multistate Lawsuit Over New Trump Administration Effort to Allow Release of 3D-Printed Guns
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release:
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced his office will challenge the Trump Administration's latest effort to allow 3D-printed gun files to be released on the internet, leading a coalition of 21 states in a new federal lawsuit. These files would allow plug-and-play access to 3D-print unregistered, untraceable firearms that can also be very difficult to detect, even with a metal dete more
Wilson Sonsini Files Opening Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Case: The Governor of Delaware vs. Adams
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced that the firm filed its opening brief on behalf of Governor John Carney in The Governor of Delaware vs. Adams, the Supreme Court case regarding political balance in Delaware state courts.
On Friday, December 6, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court grant more
Federal Rule: Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations in U.S. Department of Agriculture Programs: Implementation of Executive Order 13831
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The Agriculture Department's Office of the Secretary has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking, published in the Federal Register on Jan. 17, entitled: "Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations in U.S. Department of Agriculture Programs: Implementation of Executive Order 13831".
SUMMARY:
The rule proposes to amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) regulation that covers equal opportunity for participation of faith-based organization more
Federal Rule: Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in DHS's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- The Homeland Security's Office of the Secretary has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking, published in the Federal Register on Jan. 17, entitled: "Equal Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in DHS's Programs and Activities: Implementation of Executive Order 13831".
SUMMARY:
The rule proposes to amend Department of Homeland Security (Department or DHS) regulations to implement Executive Order 13831 (Establishment of a White House Faith and Opportunity I more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-378) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 79) that removes the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. The report was advanced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on Jan. 16.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Purpose and Summary...2
Background and Need for the Legislation...2
Hearings...14
Committee Consideration...14
Committee Votes... 14
Committee Oversight Findings...16
New Budget Authority, more
Alliance for Justice: Yeomans - What's a Trial Without Witnesses?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following news release:
As the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump gets underway, Alliance for Justice Senior Fellow William Yeomans outlines the importance of allowing for evidence and witnesses during the trial.
"Slipping through the looking glass, McConnell wants to have a trial first and then decide whether to hear evidence," Yeomans explains. "Yet, a trial, by definition, is a proceeding in which the finder of fact more
America First Policies Launches $1M Anti-Impeachment Ad Buy Starting in Alabama
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- America First Policies issued the following news release:
America First Policies is unveiling a $1 million anti-impeachment advertisement buy targeted in three states, starting in Alabama tomorrow.
The Alabama ads will encompass broadcast and cable advertising in four markets covering 87.6% of voters in the state: Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, & Montgomery. The overall ad buy will be $850k television and $150k digital, with about a $450k spend in Alabama alone more
As Senate Impeachment Trial Begins, Sen. Udall Urges Senators to Uphold Constitutional Oath, Ensure Full and Fair Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) held a press conference call with New Mexico reporters to discuss the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. During the call, Udall highlighted the importance of conducting a full and fair impeachment trial in accordance with the oath that all senators took to "do impartial justice."
"Last week, all senators were sworn in for the impeachment trial of President more
Common Cause: Sen. McConnell's Proposed Fact-Free Show Trial Would Disgrace Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Common Cause issued the following statement by President Karen Hobert Flynn:
Americans expect and deserve a fair and transparent impeachment trial. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is attempting to deny the country even the pretense of a fair trial. The Senate owes the nation a legitimate trial of President Trump who was impeached by the House of Representatives for abusing the power of his office to deny critical military aid to an U.S. ally in an attempt to more
Gallup: Trump Third Year Sets New Standard for Party Polarization
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news:
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- 82-point party gap: 89% of Republicans, 7% of Democrats approve
- Trump's third-year, 12th quarter job approval averages are his best to date
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Eighty-two percentage points separated Republicans' (89%) and Democrats' (7%) average job approval ratings of President Donald Trump during his third year in office. This is the largest degree of political polariz more
House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Collins Submits Op-Ed on Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following op-ed on the impeachment trial, which was provided to the Wall Street Journal :
Compelling, overwhelming and bipartisan: These are the criteria Speaker Nancy Pelosi drew as she publicly announced last March that she wouldn't support impeachment. Back then she claimed impeaching the president with anything less would be divisive and irresponsible. Ten months later more
House Majority Leader Hoyer Issues Statement on Senate Majority Leader McConnell Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's resolution on rules for the impeachment trial:
"Any American knows that a trial without hearing from key witnesses and seeing critical evidence is a sham. Sen. McConnell's efforts to turn the impeachment trial into a kangaroo court for a hurried acquittal run counter to our Constitution and the oath senators swore on Thursday to 'do impartial justice.' more
House Minority Leader McCarthy: America is So Much Bigger Than This
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following news release:
This morning, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) joined Fox News' "Fox & Friends" to discuss the beginning of the impeachment trial in the United States Senate. He highlighted that impeachment is the only item on the Democrats' agenda, saying, "The fear I have, is if [House Democrats] were to stay in power, this would just continue." He noted that America is so much bigger t more
House Speaker Pelosi Issues Statement on Senate Majority Leader McConnell Resolution on Impeachment Trial Rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's resolution on rules for the impeachment trial of the President, which will operate on a compressed schedule and rejects the need for witnesses and documents:
"Leader McConnell's plan for a dark of night impeachment trial confirms what the American people have seen since Day One: the Senate GOP Leader has chosen a cover-up for the President, rather than hono more
N.M. Gov. Grisham Issues 2nd State of State Address
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued her second State of the State address on Jan. 21:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday issued her second annual State of the State address, launching the second session of the 54th New Mexico Legislature with a speech underscoring the need for sustained investment in programs that meet the needs of workers and families, outlining bold expansions of New Mexico's educational and economic horizons.
Delivering an more
Rep. Collins Submits Op-Ed on President Trump Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following op-ed on President Trump impeachment, which was provided to the Wall Street Journal:
The following column by Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal.
Pelosi Knows Impeachment Is Weak
Follow the speaker's own advice: reject a partisan and unconvincing case against the president.
Compelling, overwhelming and bipartisan: These are the crite more
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Adam Schiff, Jerrold Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, Hakeem Jeffries, Val Demings, Jason Crow and Sylvia Garcia on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell resolution:
"For weeks, Mitch McConnell has asserted that he planned to follow the 'Clinton precedent' for structuring President Trump's Senate impeachment trial. It is now clear why he hid his proposed resolution all this time and released it the night be more
Rep. Garcia: Managers Demand Pat Cipollone Disclose All First-Hand Facts and Information Before Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
This morning, the House Managers in the impeachment trial of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump - Adam Schiff, Jerrold Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, Hakeem Jeffries, Val Demings, Jason Crow, and Sylvia Garcia - sent a letter to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, who will be lead counsel for the President in his impeachment trial.
Evidence gathered as part of the impeachment inquiry in the House indic more
Rep. Johnson Issues Statement on President Trump Impeachment Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement regarding the White House's announcement that he has been named to President Trump's impeachment team:
"I am honored that President Trump has asked me to serve on his impeachment defense team. As I have said from the beginning, this case is about more than defending one president from a baseless political attack, it is about defending our Constitutional order and the Democratic process itself.
"The Democrat more
Rep. Lesko Named to President Trump's Impeachment Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) was named as one of eight members of Congress who will serve on the President's Impeachment Team.
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08): "I am honored to be named to President Trump's Impeachment Team. Democrats are playing politics, and they are playing dirty. I will continue to fight against this corrupt and unfair process and look forward to assisting President Trump as a m more
Rep. Nadler: House Files Replication to President Trump's Answer to Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
The House Managers, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed with the Secretary of the Senate a Replication to the Response to the Summons of President Donald J. Trump to the Articles of Impeachment.
In the Replication, the House Managers write:
The American people entrusted President Trump with the extraordinary powers vested in his Office by the more
Rep. Nadler: House Files Reply to President Trump's Impeachment Trial Brief
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
The House Managers, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed with the Secretary of the Senate a Reply Memorandum to the Trial Memorandum filed by President Donald J. Trump in his impeachment trial.
In their Reply, the Managers respond to the President's meritless legal arguments and baseless factual assertions. As set forth in the Reply, the Preside more
Rep. Nadler: Managers Demand Pat Cipollone Disclose All First-Hand Facts, Information Before Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
The House Managers in the impeachment trial of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump - Adam Schiff, Jerrold Nadler, Zoe Lofgren, Hakeem Jeffries, Val Demings, Jason Crow, and Sylvia Garcia - sent a letter to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, who will be lead counsel for the President in his impeachment trial.
Evidence gathered as part of the impea more
Rep. Ratcliffe Issues Statement on President Trump Impeachment Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, issued the following statement:
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) released the following statement on his appointment to serve on President Trump's impeachment team, which was announced by the White House Monday evening:
"I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault on due process. It's an assault on the separation of powers. It's unconstitutional. I'm grateful for the opportunity to make that clear to every American more
Rep. Schiff, House Managers Issue Statement on Sen. McConnell's Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following joint statement with his fellow House managers in the impeachment trial of President Trump - Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, Zoe Lofgren, D-California, Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, Val Demings, D-Florida, Jason Crow, Colorado, and Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, on a resolution by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky:
"For weeks, Mitch McConnell has asserted that h more
Rep. Schiff: House Files Reply to President Trump's Impeachment Trial Brief
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, chairman of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following news release:
The House Managers, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed with the Secretary of the Senate a Reply Memorandum to the Trial Memorandum filed by President Donald J. Trump in his impeachment trial.
In their Reply, the Managers respond to the President's meritless legal arguments and baseless factual assertions. As set forth in more
Rep. Stefanik Issues Statement on President Trump Impeachment Defense Team
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the White House announcement that she will serve as a member of President Trump's Impeachment Defense Team:
"I am honored to be named by President Trump as a Member of his Impeachment Defense Team," said Congresswoman Stefanik.
"I am proud to stand up for the Constitution, my constituents in New York's 21st District, and the American peopl more
Sen. Brown Issues Remarks at 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Scholarship Breakfast in Cleveland
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following remarks on Jan. 20:
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) delivered remarks at the 20th Annual MLK Holiday Scholarship Breakfast. The breakfast was hosted by Josh and Maria Cribbs and chaired by Robbin Hudson. Scholarships for students and 'In the Footsteps of Dr. King" Awards were presented to community members working to make the Greater Cleveland Community a better place to live and work.
Brown's remarks, as prepared for deli more
Sen. Cantwell Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following statement on the start of the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump:
"I take my role as an impartial juror seriously. I want to see a fair and open process in the Senate, not something rushed through in the dead of night. We should all be able to agree on facts. In order to do that, we need to have a trial that includes seeing the evidence and hearing from witnesses with firsthand knowledge who have not testifi more
Sen. Collins Issues Statement on Start of Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement on Jan. 21 regarding the start of the impeachment trial:
The organizing resolution presented to the Senate today provides for a vote on whether to subpoena witnesses and documents at the conclusion of questions by Senators. This is the same point at which the Senate voted on witnesses and documents during the 1999 Clinton impeachment trial. In keeping with the model used in President Clinton's trial, prior to more
Sen. Cruz Democrats' Impeachment Hypocrisy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
As the first day of the impeachment trial is underway in the Senate, Democrats remain hell-bent on impeaching the president, regardless of the Constitutional standard. Which is no surprise; Democrats have been determined to impeach President Trump since day one.
The irony is, last time the country endured impeachment, the key players were singing a different tune.
DEMOCRATS THEN
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) clai more
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Sen. McConnell Impeachment Trial Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement:
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, released the following statement during the Senate Impeachment Trial as Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced amendments to Leader Mitch McConnell's organizing resolution to call more witnesses:
"Don't be fooled by Democrats' last-minute fishing attempt to bring in yet more witnesses into the Senate.
"Democrats had months of one-sided more
Sen. Cruz: Fact Check - Democrats Didn't Take Time to Fully Pursue Privileged Documents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) just offered his first amendment on the Senate floor asking to subpoena privileged documents - documents that the House didn't feel were necessary to fully pursue when they were building their case.
As U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, has explained time and time again, the House had every opportunity to not only issue subpo more
Sen. Duckworth Issues Statement on Senate Majority Leader McConnell Proposed Rules for Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, proposed rules for the upcoming impeachment trial of President Trump:
"Mitch McConnell has already admitted he's working hand-in-hand with Trump on the impeachment trial and violating his oath to be impartial, but his proposed rules for the trial--including holding the trial at 1:00 in the morning--are yet more evidence that he's helping the White House more
Sen. Durbin Issues Remarks on Senate Majority Leader McConnell Impeachment Trial Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following remarks at a press conference with Senate Democratic leadership in response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, impeachment trial resolution proposal:
"From the very first day of this impeachment trial, we learned that for Senator McConnell political loyalty to this President is more important than respect for the Constitution, the integrity of the Senate, and common decency.
"With this resolutio more
Sen. Fischer Issues Column: Now, the Senate Will Honor Its Founding Purpose
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
From the day President Trump was elected, Democrats have said it was their mission to impeach and remove him from office. In September, their three years of working for this came to a head - Speaker Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives would initiate an impeachment inquiry against the President of the United States.
The authority to impeach and remove a sitting president is among the gravest respons more
Sen. Gardner Issues Statement on Senate Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, issued the following statement on the beginning of the Senate's impeachment trial:
"Impeaching the president is one of the most serious constitutional actions, and I will closely evaluate the law and facts presented to the Senate as I fulfill my constitutional duties as a United States Senator.
"The Senate will move forward with an organizing resolution that is modeled after the same basic principles as the Clinton impeachment proceedings more
Sen. King Issues Statement Opposing Senate Majority Leader McConnell Proposed Rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following statement on Jan. 21 opposing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's proposed rules for the upcoming impeachment trial of President Trump:
"For weeks, Senator McConnell has been telling everyone who would listen that the Senate's impeachment process would use the rules that governed the Clinton impeachment - but it is clear that his assertions were at best misleading, and at worst, a willful bait and switch," said Se more
Sen. Merkley Issues Statement on Senate Majority Leader McConnell Proposed Rules
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Jan. 21:
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after reviewing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's proposed rules for the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump:
"Senator McConnell's rules for the Senate impeachment trial are a travesty. They make a mockery of our constitutional responsibility to hold a fair and full trial.
"McConnell said he would follow the same rules more
Sen. Murphy on the Impeachment Trial: We Cannot Allow For a Cover-Up to Occur in the United States Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
Ahead of the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined Facebook Live to answer questions from people in Connecticut about the process as outlined by Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the substance of the upcoming trial.
Murphy said: "...[I]n order to do justice to this moment, we have to be as transparent as possible. We have to allow more
Sen. Romney Issues Statement on Start of Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, issued the following statement in an email message to the people of Utah regarding the impeachment trial:
"As we approach the impeachment trial of the President, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to the Constitution, to the people of Utah and to the nation. I want to share my thoughts directly with Utahns--the people I was elected to serve in the Senate--about how I plan to approach this process.
"Last week, I and all senators swore an oath more
Sen. Scott: Lets Get Back To Work
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Senator Rick Scott announced his "Let's Get Back To Work" video series. Throughout the impeachment trial, Senator Scott will release videos of Floridians highlighting everything Congress is not getting done for the American people, like lowering the cost of prescription drugs, passing No Budget, No Pay and securing the border.
Senator Rick Scott said, "The House Democrats have made a mockery of our government more
Sen. Sullivan: Information on the Senate's Impeachment Proceedings
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Below are recent interviews where Senator Sullivan discusses the impeachment proceedings in the Senate. Further, we've provided links to both the Senate's and the House's impeachment briefings, which you can find below. Senator Sullivan encourages Alaskans to read the cases for both sides.
On Friday, January 17, Senator Sullivan spoke with Morgan Krakow with the Anchorage Daily News.
Senator Sullivan was in more
Smithsonian Institution Issues Statement on Collecting Objects Regarding Impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following statement:
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History actively engages with the history, spirit and complexity of the United States' democratic experiment by collecting, documenting and sharing the American political system, including presidential history.
The museum's political history curators are following the developments regarding the House of Representatives' formal impeachment of President Donald J. Trump more
Stifel Financial: Eaton Partners Survey Finds Majority of Institutional Investors Bullish on Alternative Assets Heading Into 2020
ROWAYTON, Connecticut, Jan. 22 -- Eaton Partners, a subsidiary of Stifel Financial, issued the following news release:
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- Private Equity Investments in Focus Heading Into U.S. Presidential Election
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A new survey from Eaton Partners, one of the largest capital placement agents and fund advisory firms and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), finds an overwhelming majority of institutional investors are still bullish on alternative assets heading into 2020, more
Texas Democratic Party: Coward John Cornyn Shamelessly Spent Weekend Circulating Lies and Disgraceful Defenses of McConnell's Sham Impeachment Trial
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document:
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- Cornyn Says Withholding Aid for Ukraine Not a Crime, Fine with McConnell Hosting a Trial Without Witnesses
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In a repetitive, unsurprising move, Trump crony John Cornyn spent the entire weekend shamelessly defending the Trump Administration, lying on his behalf, and attacking opponents of impeachment. Among other items, Cornyn justified the lack of witnesses in a Senate impeachment trial and more
What Senator Collins Isn't Telling You: McConnell-Backed Trial With No Guarantee of Witnesses Breaks With 1999 Clinton Standards
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 22 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 21:
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- Collins refuses to commit to hearing from "John Bolton, Mick Mulvaney, and others, who have never been heard from, never told us what they know, and they were in the room"
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Senator Susan Collins is backing a sham impeachment trial that includes no guarantee of witnesses or new evidence, but what she won't tell you is that this represents a significant shift from the process two de more
Rep. Scalise: Democrats' Complete Failure to Govern
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Justice with Judge Jeanine and Fox News Channel's Hannity to discuss Democrats' complete failure to govern as they remain the Party of Impeachment instead of accomplishing anything for hardworking American families.
Whip Scalise highlighted the stark contrast between Democrats' personal and political vendetta against President Trump in more
Sen. Cruz: 'When We Get to Final Judgment, President Will Have Been Acquitted Forever of These Bogus Impeachment Charges'
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, appeared on Fox News' 'Sunday Morning Futures' with Maria Bartiromo to give a preview of the Senate's impeachment trial.
When asked about President Trump's defense team's letter filed with the Senate late last night in response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Articles of Impeachment, Sen. Cruz said:
"I do think what we've seen coming o more
U.S. House of Representatives Files Brief in Impeachment Trial of President Donald J. Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
This afternoon, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) and the House Managers, on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, filed with the Secretary of the Senate a Trial Memorandum and Statement of Material Facts in the impeachment trial of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. The brief sets forth the compelling case against the President that the Managers will present to the U.S. Senate during the im more
Rep. Sensenbrenner Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement:
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (WI05) has served as a House manager in more Senate trials than any other member in history, including the 1998-99 impeachment of President Clinton. He offered the following statement in response to Speaker Pelosi's decision to withhold articles of impeachment from the Senate:
"The Democrats repeatedly said that President Trump had to be impeached now. 'This can't more
Sen. Cornyn Appears on Face the Nation Ahead of Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
On CBS Face the Nation, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate's process for the impeachment trial starting next week. Excerpts of his interview are below, and video can be found here. (https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/content/news/cornyn-appears-face-nation-ahead-impeachment-trial)
On the process for the Senate trial:
"We'll start with the introduction of the resolution that will guide the schedul more
Sen. Reed's Office Makes Trump Impeachment Tickets Available to RIers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Rhode Islanders wishing to attend the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump may request a ticket through U.S. Senator Jack Reed's office by submitting their information here (https://www.reed.senate.gov/the-impeachment-of-president-donald-j-trump).
Senator Reed plans to make all three of the public seat tickets his office receives for each day of the impeachment trial available to Rhode Islanders more
Center for Strategic & International Studies: Schieffer Series - 2020 Challenges Ahead
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript:
BEVERLY KIRK: Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us tonight. Welcome to CSIS and the Schieffer Series. I'm Beverly Kirk. I direct the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative here, and we are pleased to welcome you here if you're in the room and if you're online.
Before we get started this evening, we want to thank the sponsor of the Schieffer Series, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation more
Sen. Kaine Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following weekly Democratic address:
Ahead of the vote on the War Powers Resolution and as the Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, Senator Kaine (D-VA) delivers this week's Weekly Democratic Address. In the address Senator Kaine discusses the importance of the War Powers Resolution, which will prevent any president from starting a war with Iran without congressional approval. He emphasizes that the Constit more
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Educators for Excellence: Survey of America's Teachers Outlines Policy Priorities for Nation and Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 22 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release:
Educators for Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, released results from the Voices from the Classroom 2020 survey, the most comprehensive national survey of public school teachers. An oversample of Los Angeles teachers were surveyed to enable deeper, city-level analysis a few short months ahead of UTLA and LAUSD school board elections.
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National Speech & Debate Association Announces Finalists for 2020 Educator of the Year
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The National Speech and Debate Association issued the following news release:
The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2020 NSDA National Educator of the Year award.
This award was created to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of education in the field of speech and debate. From more than 5,000 member coaches and teachers, the following educators were named as finalists for the national award.
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