Faegre Baker Daniels Admits 12 Lawyers to Partnership, Promotes 2 to Counsel
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 13 -- Faegre Baker Daniels, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Faegre Baker Daniels is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers will be admitted to the firm's partnership and two associates will be promoted to counsel, effective Jan. 1, 2020.
FaegreBD's partnership voted to admit the following lawyers to partner, listed by office:
Chicago
Lindsey Hogan provides sophisticated counsel to employers and businesses during complex employment disputes, including more
Immigration Reform Law Institute: Causing Illegal Immigration is Not a First Amendment Right
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute issued the following news release:
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- IRLI protects free speech and law enforcement
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The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States calling on the Court to protect First Amendment rights while enforcing immigration law.
Human trafficking is a crime. Federal law prohibits bringing illegal aliens across the border, transporting them within the United States, harboring more
Stanton's Initiatives to Improve Veterans' Quality of Life Will Become Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, the House passed the final 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which supports a strong national defense and includes two key amendments offered by Rep. Greg Stanton to improve veterans' quality of life. The legislation now heads to the Senate and then to the President's desk for signature.
"Anyone who puts their life on the line for our country deserves to feel safe and prepared i more
New York Mayor De Blasio Issues Transcript on Discussion of Attack in Jersey City
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript:
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Rabbi Niederman, as always you speak powerfully, you speak from the heart, you speak for the people of this community and I want everyone to understand how much pain there is right now, here in Williamsburg. This horrible act of senseless violence, this act of terrorism, anti-Semitic hate has come right home here, to this neighborhood in Brooklyn and to our city. It happened across the rive more
MomsRising Issues Statement on House Vote to Impeach President Trump
BELLEVUE, Washington, Dec. 14 -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than 1 million mothers and their families, issued the following statement by Executive Director and CEO Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner on the House Judiciary Committee vote to impeach President Trump:
"America's moms are appalled by President Trump's abuse of power, the lies he and members of his administration told to cover it up, and the many ways he violated the law by obstructing the congressional investi more
People for American Way Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- People for the American Way issued the following statement by President Michael Keegan on the House Judiciary Committee vote to approve and send to the House floor two articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"Today's vote to move ahead with articles of impeachment was the only option available in the face of such overwhelming evidence of Donald Trump's misdeeds.
"Speaker Pelosi is right when she says this is not a moment of joy, but of solemnity, and there is n more
Public Citizen Issues Statement on President Trump Impeachment to Protect Constitution
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement:
Articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump are headed to the full U.S. House of Representatives after the House Judiciary Committee voted 23-17 today to favorably report both articles for consideration.
"The House Judiciary Committee did the right thing today in approving two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Now it's time for the full U.S. House of Representatives to impeach Trump and stand more
'Dem Impeachment Push Obstructs Trump Progress on Federal Courts'--Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, Washington, Dec. 13 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms doubled down in its assertion that House Democrats led by anti-gun Congressman Jerry Nadler are pushing impeachment of President Donald Trump in an effort to derail his efforts to balance the federal courts and strengthen the Second Amendment.
"Whatever else House Democrats are doing," said CCRKBA Chairman Alan more
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Lathan Issues Statement Regarding Vote on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Dec. 13 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Terry Lathan regarding the House Judiciary Committee vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"While the outcome of today's vote comes as absolutely no surprise, it does not negate the malfeasance by the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
"This entire process has been nothing more than an attempt to undo the outcome of the 2016 election voted on by the American peop more
Common Cause Issues Statement on Approval of Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Common Cause issued the following statement by President Karen Hobert Flynn:
"Common Cause commends the House Judiciary Committee for approving two articles of impeachment against President Trump. These articles reflect the overwhelming evidence against President Trump that was collected despite obstruction of the investigation by the White House. We are disappointed that the Republican members of the committee chose to ignore the compelling evidence before them and upho more
Congressman Cohen Votes to Advance Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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- After two-day markup, Judiciary Committee sends charges of President Trump's abuse of power and obstruction of Congress to House floor
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Chairman of its Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, voted in the committee this morning to move two articles of impeachment against Pres more
Equality California Issues Statement Calling for Impeachment, Removal of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Equality California issued the following statement by Executive Director Rick Zbur:
"Since his first day in office, President Trump and his Administration have attacked the LGBTQ community. We have opposed his heartless, discriminatory actions every step of the way. And we are committed to defeating his anti-LGBTQ agenda in 2020. But impeaching a president should not be taken lightly. It is not something done over policy differences -- even ones that are as deeply felt an more
House Conducted 3 Committee Hearings for Dec. 12
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted three committee hearings on Dec. 12, 2019:
EXAMINING THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S IMPLEMENTATION OF BORROWER DEFENSE
Committee on Education and Labor: Full Committee held a hearing entitled "Examining the Education Department's Implementation of Borrower Defense". Testimony was heard from Betsy DeVos, Secretary, Department of Education.
MEMBER DAY HEARING
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a hearing entitled "Mem more
House Schedules a Committee Hearings for Dec. 13
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a committee hearings for Dec. 13, 2019.
Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, continue markup on H. Res. 755, the "Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump", 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. more
Libertarian Party Chair Sarwark Issues Statement on Proposed Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following statement by Chair Nicholas Sarwark in response to proposed articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"It's time for Congress to tell the President, "You're Fired!"
"With the conclusion of the House impeachment inquiry, the House of Representatives will consider two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. As Chairman of the Libertarian Party, I urge the Hous more
Office of Rep. Steube Hosts Army Corps Commander Colonel Andrew Kelly
VENICE, Florida, Dec. 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
The Office of Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) hosted an event with United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Jacksonville District Commander Colonel Andrew Kelly and representatives from Sarasota and Charlotte counties on Manasota Key to discuss important federal projects for Florida's 17th Congressional District.
"Unfortunately, I was unable to attend today's event on Manasota Key that had been p more
President Trump, Paraguayan President Abdo Benitez Issue Remarks Before Bilateral Meeting
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- President Trump and Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez before a bilateral meeting:
PRESIDENT TRUMP: It's great to have the President of Paraguay here. We're doing a lot of work with Paraguay on terrorism, on drugs, on trade -- a lot of different things. And we've had a great relationship. So, Mr. President, it's an honor to have you. Thank you very much.
PRESIDENT ABDO BENITEZ: Thank you very much, Mr. President. It is a great honor for us to be here, for my country more
Rep. Beatty Issues Statement on Judiciary Vote to Advance Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee advanced articles of impeachment on President Trump to the full House for consideration:
"Over the course of the impeachment inquiry, the American people have had a front row seat to the irrefutable testimonies and evidence that make clear that President Trump abused the power of the presidency to solicit a foreign government for a political favor, jeopardizing our national secur more
Rep. Biggs: House Judiciary Democrats Take Big Step to Overturn the 2016 Election
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
This morning, House Judiciary Committee Democrats approved two Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump, sending them to the House floor. The vote came after Chairman Jerry Nadler recessed the committee overnight in a show of bad faith to the Republicans and to the process - in order to hold the vote this morning in front of the cameras.
Congressman Biggs voted against the articles and issued th more
Rep. Cline Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Voting to Advance Articles of Impeachment to House Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following statement on the House Judiciary Committee voting to advance articles of impeachment to the House floor:
"It is a sad day in America, as Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have failed the American people by voting out two unproven Articles of Impeachment against the President after only 3 days of hearings and no fact witnesses. No matter how hard they try, they cannot show that the President committed high crim more
Rep. Collins Issues Statement After Full Committee Voted on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the full committee voted on articles of impeachment:
"Today's vote highlights the pettiness of last night's delay and the folly of articles of impeachment that allege no crime and establish no case.
"While it's already clear that Democrats broke their own promises to rig this outcome, what will become more obvious in the coming days and years is more
Rep. Collins Issues Statement After House Judiciary Committee Voted on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted on articles of impeachment:
"Today's vote highlights the pettiness of last night's delay and the folly of articles of impeachment that allege no crime and establish no case.
"While it's already clear that Democrats broke their own promises to rig this outcome, what will become more obvious in the coming days and years is that Democrats gravely abused their power.
"This more
Rep. Demings Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Val Demings, D-Florida, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passed two articles of impeachment for President Trump:
"The President has abused his power and obstructed Congress' ability to hold him accountable for his actions. His use of military assistance to pressure another country to interfere in our election put our national security and our democracy at risk. The Constitution requires that after articles of impeachment pass the Hou more
Rep. Demings Votes for Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Val Demings, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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- President Trump Abused His Power and Obstructed Congress.
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U.S. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, voted for two Articles of Impeachment for President Donald Trump.
Short Summaries:
Article I: Abuse Of Power
"President Trump solicited the interference of a foreign government, Ukraine, in the 2020 United States Presidential election."
"In so doing, President more
Rep. Fletcher Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
HOUSTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following statement on the articles of impeachment:
"Few questions can be more important to our democracy than the question of whether the President of the United States has broken his solemn vow--made to all of us--to faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States and to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
"In my lifetime, this question of whether to impeach a President has been put more
Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following statement on articles of impeachment:
"The articles of impeachment passed on a purely partisan vote by the Democrats prove what a partisan stunt this impeachment sham really is.
"The only abuse of power, as Professor Turley testified last week, is on the part of the House majority pursuing impeachment with no basis in fact.
"As to obstruction of Congress, even President Obama's own Attorney General Eric Holder refused t more
Rep. Johnson Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Approval of Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, issued the following statement after the Democratic-led House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"It is - but not for the reason the Democrats are pretending to be 'solemn' or 'sad.'
"They aren't sad at all - their minds were set on this course long ago.
"Today's vote is shameful because it is the first ever straight party line vote on articles of impeachment.
"It's nothing more than a political more
Rep. Johnson Votes in Favor of Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, voted in favor of Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump in Judiciary Committee. The Articles, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, now go to the full House for a vote.
"The facts are clear. President Trump undermined America's foreign policy to pursue what his own National Securi more
Rep. Lee Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following statement on the House Judiciary Committee's articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"As I did before I voted to support an impeachment inquiry, I have carefully deliberated and comprehensively reviewed the facts presented by the respective committees, witnesses, and available evidence, as well as reviewed the Constitution and the Articles of Impeachment themselves.
"This is a grave decision that requires th more
Rep. Lesko Issues Statement Opposing Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement opposing articles of impeachment against President Trump:
Today, Democrat members of the House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.
"Today is a travesty for our country.
"This has been the most unfair, corrupt, politically biased railroad job I've seen in my entire life.
"Democrats are tearing our country apart wit more
Rep. McGovern Issues Statement at Full Committee Markup of Resolution Impeaching President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following statement:
Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today announced that the Rules Committee will mark up H. Res. 755, impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM ET in H-313, The Capitol.
Chairman McGovern released the following statement:
"President Trump withheld con more
Rep. Mooney Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Advancing Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Alex Mooney, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on the House Judiciary Committee advancing articles of impeachment:
"Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Far from launching a serious inquiry with any semblance of fairness, the America people witnessed a partisan witch hunt.
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Washington Post on March 11, 2019, 'I've been thinking about this, more
Rep. O'Halleran Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Arizona, issued the following statement:
Today, following the House Judiciary Committee's final markup of H.Res. 755, the official articles of impeachment, and their vote to advance the articles out of Committee to the full House of Representatives for a vote, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement:
"Today is a somber day in America's history. When I was elected to represent Arizona's First Congressional District in the more
Rep. Reschenthaler Votes Against Democrats' Partisan Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H.Res. 755, the Democrats' partisan articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Despite unanimous Republican opposition, the articles passed the committee by a party-line vote of 23 to 17. It is expected the House will consider H.Res. 755 on the floor next week.
"Judiciary Democrats realize they can't beat President Trump on the meri more
Rep. Rose Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Max Rose, D-New York, issued the following statement announcing his position on the articles of impeachment:
"Party and politics will never come before the country I bled to protect--and would unquestionably do so again. A President coercing a foreign government into targeting American citizens is not just another example of scorched earth politics, it serves as an invitation to the enemies of the United States to come after any citizen, so long as they disagree with more
Rep. Rouda Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Harley Rouda, D-California, issued the following statement on articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"The President abused his power by inviting foreign interference in our upcoming election, a treasonous action that jeopardizes the bedrock principle of free and fair elections.
"I will vote to impeach the President of the United States of America.
"This is bigger than party, polling, and politics as usual.
"A failure to acknowledge any wrongdoing whatsoe more
Rep. Scalise: Impeachment is a Disaster for Dems
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle last night to discuss the deeply flawed process and striking abuse of power that House Democrats have used to pursue their disastrous articles of impeachment.
Whip Scalise blasted Speaker Pelosi for the anti-democratic course of action she's taken on this impeachment sham. From the beginning, Speaker Pelosi and her l more
Rep. Schrier Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following statement on the articles of impeachment:
"The people of the 8th district sent me to Congress to bring down the cost of health care, fight for their families, and make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions. I did not come to Congress to impeach the President. However, the evidence before us, including from the President himself, is serious.
"The President abused the power of his office to sway the 2020 election in his f more
Rep. Sensenbrenner Issues Statement After Voting No on Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement after voting no on two articles of impeachment against President Trump at the House Judiciary Committee markup:
"These articles of impeachment are the weakest in history.
"The Democrats will stop at nothing to remove a duly-elected President over a policy disagreement--not for bribery, treason, or any high crime and misdemeanor.
"They have set dangerous precedent today, which undoubtedly weakens th more
Rep. Sewell Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Vote on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, a senior member of the House Permanent Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump:
"Today is a somber moment in our nation's history.
"Given the gravity of the charges and overwhelming facts that came out of the Intelligence Committee and the discussion in the Judiciary Committee, it saddens me it was a party line vote." more
Rep. Smith Issues Column: Gross Negligence
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following Capitol Report column:
The entire impeachment process has not had a shred of fairness, has had nothing close to due process, and has been entirely detached from both reality and fact. Despite the Left's claims of reluctance to pursue impeachment, the truth is they have been trying to get rid of President Trump dating all the way back to his candidacy in 2016.
That fact became incredibly apparent this week with the releas more
Rep. Steil Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Vote to Advance Articles of Impeachment to House Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following statement on the House Judiciary Committee's vote to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump to the House floor:
"After reviewing the articles of impeachment against President Trump, my position remains unchanged.
"I will be voting against the articles when they come to the House floor.
"This impeachment inquiry has divided the country and jeopardized Congress' ability to focus on the real issues impact more
Rep. Swalwell Issues Statement on Approval of Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, a member of the House House Judiciary and Permanent Select Intelligence committees, issued the following statement on the approval of articles of impeachment:
"Today, I voted to send articles of impeachment to the House of Representatives that will hold President Donald Trump accountable for his ongoing abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
"Fortunately, America's Founders did not leave the people helpless to an executive's abuses. more
Sen. Booker Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Vote to Approve Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee vote to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress:
"Today's vote in the House Judiciary Committee was about patriotism and duty.
"This president violated his oath and eroded the trust of the American people -- it's our moral obligation as jurors in the Senate to proceed in this solemn process in an honorable more
Sen. Rounds Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Impeachment Vote
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted to send impeachment articles to the full House floor:
"This is yet another step in the Democrats' plan to impeach the president, which started over three years ago on the day he was elected.
"They're trying to undo the result of the 2016 election by making a mockery of the impeachment process. Based on what we've seen from the House Democrats, they have not provide more
Sierra Club Supports House Judiciary in Moving Articles of Impeachment Forward
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
The House Judiciary Committee voted to approve charges that President Donald Trump abused his power and obstructed a congressional investigation. This sets up the third presidential impeachment in U.S. history with the full House voting on the articles of impeachment next week.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
"Sierra Club commends House Judiciary Democrats for more
Speaker Pelosi: Congresswoman Kim Schrier Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Kim Schrier of Washington delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week's address, the Congresswoman discussed the life-saving benefits of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which passed through the House of Representatives on a bipartisan 230 - 192 vote. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here (https://www.dropbox.com/sh more
Rep. Jayapal Votes for Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a member of the House Judiciary Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, voted for House Resolution 755, the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump--which was approved by the Committee and now head to the House Floor for consideration.
Jayapal vote came at the end of the House Judiciary Committee nearly 20-hour debate on th more
Rep. Neguse Issues Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Impeachment Markup
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee markup of the articles of impeachment against President trump:
"I'd like to begin tonight by speaking directly to the Americans listening and watching who may disagree with the steps this Committee is taking. I hope you'll understand we are proceeding on this path truly out of love for our country. We are your neighbors, we are your colleagues, your fellow worshipers, a more
House Conducted 12 Committee Hearings for Dec. 12
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted twelve committee hearings on Dec. 12, 2019:
MEMBER DAY
Committee on Agriculture: Full Committee held a hearing entitled "Member Day". Testimony was heard from Chairman McGovern, and Representatives Malinowski, Van Drew, Spanberger, Fitzpatrick, Case, Delgado, Cline, Norton, Finkenauer, Torres Small of New Mexico, Vela, and Westerman.
REVIEW OF CREDIT CONDITIONS: REPORT FROM AGRICULTURAL LENDERS
Committee on Agriculture: Subco more
House Schedules 3 Committee Hearings for Dec. 12
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled three committee hearings for Dec. 12, 2019.
Committee on Education and Labor, Full Committee, hearing entitled "Examining the Education Department's Implementation of Borrower Defense", 9 a.m., 2175 Rayburn.
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing entitled "Member Day Hearing", 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn.
Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, continue markup on H. Res. 755, the "Articles of Impeachment Again more
Rep. Jayapal Issues Remarks on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, a member of the House Judiciary Committee and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following remarks at the House Judiciary Committee's markup of the articles of impeachment against President Trump (H.Res. 755). During her remarks, Jayapal announced her intention to vote in favor of the articles:
"Chairman Nadler, thank you.
"When I was just 16 years old, I came to this country by myself. My parents made the ul more
Rep: Maloney: Chairman Nadler Announces the Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and the House Judiciary Committee introduced two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress. The articles can be found here (https://judiciaryforms.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=478-9293).
"The President abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to more
Rep. Collins Issues Closing Statement on Impeachment Presentation of Evidence Hearing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following closing statement on an impeachment presentation of evidence hearing:
"We've covered a lot of ground. We've had some tense exchanges on both sides.
"It's now almost 7 P.M., and we've been going since 9 a.m., so that's 10 hours. At the end of the day, we haven't said or done anything that is going to make anyone more likely to vote to impeach this president. Quite more
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Arizona Charter Schools Association: Education Evaluator Provides Detailed Data on Arizona Public Schools
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 13 -- The Arizona Charter Schools Association issued the following news release:
The Arizona Charter Schools Association has released the latest version of its Education Evaluator, which is a public school map that provides an easy, transparent way to research and compare schools across the state. Users can view school enrollment information, student achievement data and school specific information for all of Arizona's public schools - district and charter.
The Education more
Cheryl Regehr Re-Appointed University of Toronto's Vice-President and Provost
TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 13 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news release:
Cheryl Regehr, the vice-president and provost of the University of Toronto, has been appointed to a second term.
Approved Thursday by U of T's Governing Council, Regehr is being re-appointed for a four-year term that begins July 1, 2020.
"Under Professor Regehr's leadership the university has made significant progress on a number of key priorities covering a wide range of areas," said President Meric Ge more
Mercer University School of Medicine, Twiggs County Collaborative Literacy Project Among Recipients of Inaugural Gsba Leading Edge Awards
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 13 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
A collaborative reading and literacy project involving Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), Twiggs County Public Schools, Twiggs County Health Department and Twiggs County Public Library was named a recipient of the inaugural Georgia School Board Association (GSBA) Leading Edge Awards presented Dec. 5 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta.
"Vitamins R (Reading) and L (Literacy)" aims to increase the "langua more
