Sunday - May 27, 2018
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Rep. Biggs Issues Statement on Anniversary of Special Counsel Mueller
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following statement on the first-year anniversary of the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller: "Robert Mueller's appointment has resulted in a rewrite of history by Obama administration and Department of Justice loyalists. I continue to call for Robert Mueller to resign; so far, he has not had the integrity to remove himself and continues to try and delegitimize President Trump. "The lack of transparency and honesty from Mue more
Sen. Grassley Issues Statement on House Judiciary Committee Transcript Release
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on May 16, on the House Judiciary Committee transcript release: Mr. President, I want to address an issue that was brought up by the minority leader on the floor this morning. I want to respond to the false statements made by the very misinformed minority leader this morning--and I mean really misinformed. He criticized the Judiciary Committee's release this mornin more
Florida Tipoffs: Public Policy
2018 SOFIC: Record Crowd for Annual Special Operations Convention
TAMPA, Florida, May 25 -- The National Defense Industrial Association issued the following news release: A record-setting crowd of nearly 14,000 and "rescue" of Tampa's mayor using military might were among highlights of this year's Special Operations Forces Industry Conference, which wrapped up Thursday at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. About 13,400 attendees representing more than 75 countries were logged for the 2018 conference, known as SOFIC, the largest turnout the event has eve more
All Together Again: Galveston Cadets Depart on First Cohesive Training Cruise in 12 Years
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 25 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release: For the first time in 12 years, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy's cadets will sail together as an entire academy this summer beginning May 30. The cadets will be sailing aboard the Massachusetts Maritime Academy's 540 foot training ship Kennedy. Since the last sailing of the training ship Texas Clipper II in 2004 most cadets of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy have been obtaining their summer training onboar more
BCF Music and Worship Division Hosts Night of Worship
GRACEVILLE, Florida, May 25 -- Baptist College of Florida issued the following news release: The Music and Worship Division of The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville presented an exceptional Resurrection Night of Worship, featuring the BCF College Choir and Orchestra. Students and faculty joined family members and community guests in the R.G. Lee Chapel as BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen offered a very warm and heartfelt welcome. The special service celebrating the risen Christ fea more
BCPS Third Grade Students Show Steady Increases on the FSA for English Language Arts
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, May 25 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release: Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) third grade students continue to show steady improvement on the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) for English Language Arts. The Florida Department of Education released the 2017/18 Florida Standards Assessment English Language Arts (FSA-ELA) results for third grade students late afternoon on May 24, 2018. Overall, the results show that 59 percent of third  more
Class of 2018 Baccalaureate Award Winners
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, May 25 -- Marist College issued the following news release: On May 18, the Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony was held in the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel for the class of 2018. Awards were presented by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, each school, and the Alumni Association. Below is a description of each award and information about this year's recipients. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Valedictorian Award - Amanda Elizabeth Sayegh The valedictorian award recogn more
Consumer Watchdog Calls for Strong Regulations on Robot Car Testing After NTSB Crash Report Reveals Deficiencies in Uber's Technology
LOS ANGELES, California, May 25 -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following news release: Robot car developers cannot be trusted to safely test their cars on public roads without strong government regulation and oversight, said Consumer Watchdog today, after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report revealing that the Uber car that killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona in March had its automatic emergency braking system turned off as part of its effort to test its robot te more
DSCC Friday Takeaways - DSCC Launches Digital AD on Rising Gas Prices - GOP Sabotage Spikes Health Care Premiums - Heller's Family Discount Violates FEC Rules - Braun's Company Under Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: DSCC LAUNCHES DIGITAL AD ON RISING GAS PRICES. Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, gas prices are surging and we've got an ad for that. The GOP just gave big oil and gas companies a huge tax break, but American families will pay more at the pump this year than they have in the last four - a total of $1 billion more on gas this Memorial Day weekend than last year. From Axios: * Why it matter more
Florida Democrats Holding "I Will Vote" Weekend of Action
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 25 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: With less than 100 days until the August 28th primary, Florida Democrats are coming together this Memorial Day weekend for an "I Will Vote" weekend of action, with U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and FDP hosting joint "Nelson's Neighbors" events across the state. The weekend of action marks a kick-off to a summer of activism, where Democrats are committed to registering thousands of Floridians to vote-by-mail, kno more
Florida Man Book Waxes Poetically About the Sunshine State
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 25 -- The University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus issued the following news release: In February 2016, a viral TIME's headline came out of Florida; "Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Live Alligator into Wendy's Drive-Thru Window." Fox News, the Washington Post, CNN and even the U.K.'s Telegraph reported similar headlines. Award-winning journalist Tyler Gillespie - who has written for Rolling Stone, VICE, GQ and recently a reporting fellow at S more
Florida Sheriffs Association Announces the 2018 Commanders Academy Graduating Class VI
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 25 -- The Florida Sheriffs Association issued the following news release: Today, sheriff deputies and personnel representing 29 Florida sheriffs' offices graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association's prestigious Commanders Academy. The Commanders Academy is an exceptionally informative and educational experience that is vital for public safety leaders of the next generation. The Commanders Academy provides a comprehensive curriculum and offers programs on leadershi more
GrowFL Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Florida Companies to Watch Awards
SPACE COAST, Florida, May 25 -- The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast issued the following news release: The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (EDC) in partnership with GrowFL, Florida's leading organization in support of second-stage growth companies, is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the annual Florida Companies to Watch(R) awards program. The event, now in its eighth year, honors 50 select second-stage companies from  more
Judge Rules in Favor of Humanist Group in Case Challenging Prayer Vigil Led by Florida City Officials
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The American Humanist Association issued the following news release: Late afternoon yesterday, Judge Timothy J. Corrigan ruled in favor of the American Humanist Association in its case against the City of Ocala for an unconstitutional prayer vigil led by city officials in September 2014. "In sum, under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, the government cannot initiate, organize, sponsor, or conduct a community prayer vigil,"  more
Meet the 2018 PSAP Award Winners
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, May 25 -- The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International issued the following news: APCO International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Public Safety Communications and Technology Leadership Awards. They will also be recognized at APCO 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 5-8. DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Kathren Sukus Rock County Communications Center Janesville, WI Kathy Sukus has been the Communications Director for the Rock County, Wi more
New College Names Kristie Harris as Assistant VP for Administration
SARASOTA, Fla., May 25 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release: New College of Florida has named Kristie Harris as the College's first associate vice president for administration. Harris began work at New College on May 21. She previously served as director of university budgets for the State University System of Florida, beginning in 2008, after joined the SUS as senior budget analyst in 2005. Before joining the univ more
New UM Graduates Begin Tenure-Track Appointments Across the South
OXFORD, Mississippi, May 25 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release: During Commencement ceremonies earlier this month at the University of Mississippi, the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management celebrated a record number of health and kinesiology doctoral students walking across the graduation stage directly into full-time, tenure-track appointments across the South. "We had a remarkable group of nine doctoral students hooded this year," s more
Pediatric and Law Experts Define Abusive Head Trauma
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 25 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release: Abusive head trauma (AHT), a medical diagnosis of infants and young children who suffer from inflicted intracranial and associated spinal injuries, is often misrepresented in legal proceedings of child abuse, according to a consensus statement supported by nine pediatric and radiology international organizations published in Pediatric Radiology. The statement outlines consensus of evidence-based medical opini more
Prof. Ross Outlines the Pedagogy of Graffiti
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 25 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: To offer guidance for professors interested in teaching courses on graffiti, Jeffrey Ian Ross, professor in the University of Baltimore's School of Criminal Justice, and John F. Lennon of the University of South Florida have recently published a paper in The Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education. The paper focuses on the challenges that may arise when a course is structured around a subject more
Professor Wilfredo Canales of Olivet Receives Key Faculty Scholarship Grant
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 25 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: A highly competitive grants program recognizes excellence in Professor Canales' work. Professor Wilfredo Canales of Olivet Nazarene University's Department of Modern Languages has received national recognition for his scholarly work. A highly competitive grants program, sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), has awarded him a Planning Grant for 2018. His project is "The Musi more
Stetson Hosts Complimentary Webinar on Forensic Psychology Essentials on June 1
DELAND, Florida, May 25 -- Stetson University issued the following news release: Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida, is hosting a complimentary webinar on Forensic Psychology Essentials on June 1, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., as part of its forensic science webinar series funded by the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance. The webinar for criminal litigators explores the essentials of forensic psychology and the legal considerations when utilizing forensic psych more
Stetson Hosts Webinar on Title IX Compliance Issues in the Trump Era on June 12
DELAND, Florida, May 25 -- Stetson University issued the following news release: Stetson University College of Law is hosting a webinar on June 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. on Title IX Compliance Issues in the Trump Era: Updates on Title IX Policy and OCR Enforcement. The webinar for attorneys and Title IX coordinators features Debbie Osgood, a longtime former official with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and current partner with the education practice group at Hogan Marren B more
Students Learn, Bring Insights, on Polish Exchange
KEENE, New Hampshire, May 25 -- Keene State College issued the following news release: Julia Peet and Grace Miller, Keene State Holocaust and genocide studies students who are studying abroad at Jagiellonian University in Poland, participated on April 12 in Holocaust Remembrance Day - Yom HaShoah - by taking part in the International March of the Living. Peet made a big impression on two of her fellow marchers. During the annual march, more than 10,000 Jews from around the world walk roughly t more
Students Selected to Speak to Space Station Astronaut
FORT MYERS, Florida, May 25 -- The Lee County School District issued the following news: The lucky students who get to speak to an International Space Station astronaut as part of the ARISS program at Allen Park Elementary School can start practicing what they'll say. 16 have been selected for the unique opportunity when the Space Station flies over Southwest Florida in the fall. Five alternates were also selected from applications across Lee County Schools to include as many students as possib more
USF St. Petersburg Signs First American University Collaboration Agreement With South East European University
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 25 -- The University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus issued the following news release: At a signing ceremony last month, USF St. Petersburg became the first American higher education institution to form a collaboration agreement with South East European University in Macedonia. The agreement signed on April 24, 2018 promotes joint educational and research activities between the two universities, such as allowing for the exchange of visiting scholars to par more
Victory! Hawaii Enacts Legislation Protecting LGBTQ Youth From Abusive 'Conversion Therapy'
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, claimed victory as Hawaii Governor David Ige signed into law SB 270 -- legislation protecting LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called "conversion therapy." With Governor Ige's signature, Hawaii joins the growing number of states and municipalities more
W&M Law Alumni Now Helm Both U.S. Attorney's Offices in Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 25 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story: In news from the Justice Department yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed William & Mary Law School alumnus Zachary Terwilliger J.D. '07 as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Both of Virginia's U.S. attorney's offices are now led by W&M Law School alumni. Thomas T. Cullen J.D. '04 was formally sworn in earlier this month as the U.S. attorney for the Western  more
With Billions in Annual Cyber Crime Losses Nationally, Assumption Announces New Cybersecurity Major
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 25 -- Assumption College issued the following news: With incidents of identity theft on the rise and countless, costly cyber-attacks occurring each year against individuals, businesses and government agencies, Assumption College today announced that it will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity beginning in fall 2018. The College has hired a new director to oversee the program. The curriculum for the new program is designed to meet the standards outlined more
Cal Wellness Announces $13.4 Million in Grants
WOODLAND HILLS, California, May 24 -- The California Wellness Foundation issued the following news release: The California Wellness Foundation recently approved approximately $13.4 million in funding under its Advancing Wellness grants program. Almost a quarter of that funding went to help underrepresented groups raise their voices and advocate for policies that advance health and wellness. "Wellness requires having some measure of control, some way to influence the policy decisions that affec more
GW Names Inaugural Dean of the Student Experience
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- George Washington University issued the following news release: The George Washington University named on Thursday M.L. "Cissy" Petty as the inaugural dean of the student experience, a position she will start in mid to late July as the university continues preparations for the fall 2018 semester. Dr. Petty, currently vice president for student affairs and associate provost at Loyola University New Orleans, is known for her strategic leadership, thoughtful approach to stud more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF Issues Statement on Death of Latino Policy's Falcon
NEW YORK, May 24 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following statement by President and General Counsel Juan Cartagena on the death of Angelo Falcon, president and founder of the National Institute of Latino Policy: "Angelo Falcon, indefatigable producer of dozens of insightful email blasts per week from his bedroom in Brooklyn, champion of fair-hiring practices in New York City and State, census guru with few rivals, professor, textbook editor, gadfly, and political analyst, founder and presi more
PMMI Membership Continues Its Steady Climb
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 23 -- PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, issued the following news release: PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, welcomed 28 new member companies, bringing its total membership to 841. The PMMI Board of Directors approved the new members at its Executive Leadership Conference last month (April 28-May 1; Orlando, Florida). "Updating our membership by-laws has positioned PMMI to properly keep pace with an ever-evo more
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Tipoffs: Public Comments
Agriculture Department Notice of Restoration Plan, Deepwater Horizon
WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued a notice that the Deepwater Horizon Federal and State natural resource trustee agencies for the Alabama Trustee Implementation Group prepared a draft Restoration Plan II/Environmental Assessment. Excerpts of the notice state: The draft RP II/EA describes the restoration project alternatives considered by the Alabama TIG to meet the Trustee's goals to restore and conserve habitat, to replenish an more
City Releases Stormwater Management Plan to Further Reduce Pollution, Improve Health of Local Waterways
NEW YORK, April 5 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Vincent Sapienza today joined with colleagues from across City government to release the draft New York City Stormwater Management Plan as required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, to help further improve the health of New York Harbor. The goal of the plan is to reduce or remove pol more
FERC Issues Notice Involving Enbridge Texas Eastern Transmission
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following notice (No. CP18-10-000) involving Enbridge Texas Eastern Transmission: NOTICE OF SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE TX LA MARKETS PROJECT On October 19, 2017, Enbridge - Texas Eastern Transmission, L.P.(Texas Eastern) filed an application in Docket No. CP18-10-000requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act to co more
Florida Officials Examine Elephant-Ride Bans
LAKELAND, Florida, April 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: At a special public meeting in Lakeland today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will entertain public comments about the state's elephant-ride rule--so on behalf of its more than 311,000 members and supporters in Florida, PETA sent a letter to the FWC this morning calling for the rule allowing elephant rides to be repealed, full stop. In the letter, PETA highl more
FTC, Department of Justice to Hold Workshop on Competition in Real Estate Brokerage
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice announced today that they will hold a joint public workshop in Washington, DC on June 5, 2018, to explore competition issues in the residential real estate brokerage industry. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial transactions most consumers make in their lives, and the residential real estate brokerage industry has seen significant ch more
Politics: President Donald Trump
#TBT: Front Running Peter Lumaj Thinks Trump's Presidency is a Huge Success
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 5 -- The Connecticut Democratic Party issued the following news release: At last night's debate Peter Lumaj said he "couldn't wait" to vote for Trump in 2020. A few weeks ago on Face the State Peter Lumaj said "everything President Trump has done has been a success." Donald Trump has managed to get a few things done while in office, and most of them have been disastrous for the middle class, immigrants, and for Connecticut. * Trump's Tax Cut Trump passed a tax bil more
66 Young Black Elected Officials Release National Agenda to Combat Police Brutality
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- People for the American Way issued the following news release: Following the last night's police killing of Saheed Vassell, and the brutal murder of Stephon Clark by police just two weeks ago, the National Black Caucus of the Young Elected Officials Network (YEO Network) has released a new police brutality agenda for the nation in an open letter to Donald Trump, California elected officials, and their peers nationwide. The letter, signed by 66 young black elected official more
A.G. Schneiderman Leads 15 AGs Suing Trump EPA for Ignoring Responsibility Under Clean Air Act to Control Methane Pollution
NEW YORK, April 5 -- New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following news release: Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, leading a coalition of 15 Attorneys General and the City of Chicago, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for ignoring its legal duty to control emissions of methane - an extremely potent greenhouse gas - from existing oil and gas operations. Specifically, the suit charges that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scot more
A.G. Schneiderman Releases New Report on Mutual Fund Fees, Announces Agreement by 13 Major Firms to Make New, Enhanced Disclosures to Retail Investors Following Industry-Wide Investigation
NEW YORK, April 5 -- New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following news release: Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that after an industry-wide investigation into mutual fund disclosures and fees, 13 major mutual fund firms--including those run by some of the largest players in the mutual fund industry--have agreed to voluntarily publish important information about their mutual funds to all retail investors. Under the agreements announced today, the firms will more
Accolades: UVA Named State's Top Option for LGBTQ+ Students
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Best Colleges.com and Campus Pride have selected the University of Virginia as the best college for LGBTQ+ students in Virginia. "The ranking ... combines our Academic and Affordability Metrics along with the Campus Pride Index score, which is a comprehensive national rating system that measures LGBTQ-friendly campus life," according to the announcement on the Best Colleges website. "Campus Prid more
Advocacy Groups Demand ICE Records of Aggressive Enforcement Targeting Southeast Asian Americans
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: Today, Asian Americans Advancing Justice/AAJC, the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), VietLead, and more than 60 other organizations submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to demand transparency and accountability for the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement activities, specifically targeting Southeast Asian  more
AG Ferguson to Pruitt in Lawsuit: Stop Violating Clean Air Act
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release: Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a lawsuit against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Scott Pruitt for violating the Clean Air Act by refusing to rein in emissions from existing oil and gas facilities. In 2016, the EPA adopted a rule limiting emissions of methane and other pollutants from new and modified oil and gas extraction and pipeline facilities. At the  more
Alliance for Justice Issues Statement on Anti-Civil Rights Stance
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following statement by President Nan Aron: "Unfortunately, Justice Gorsuch has fulfilled most of our expectations by taking up residence on the extreme right wing of the Supreme Court. "The same narrow-minded elitism we saw in his rulings on the Tenth Circuit are reflected in his work on the high court, where he has questioned the principle of 'one man one vote,' showed willingness to uphold President Trump's discriminatory travel ban, more
Americans for Limited Government Issues Statement EPA Administrator Pruitt
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 5 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement by President Rick Manning praising President Trump for standing by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt: "Donald Trump's choice of Scott Pruitt to head the EPA has turned out to be out to be one of the wisest decisions of his administration. "Not only has Trump and Pruitt ended the war on coal, Pruitt has made draining the swamp his top priority from the day he was confirmed and  more
As Trump Trade War is Set to Pummel Iowa, Does Reynolds Still Consider Trump an 'Ally and Friend'?
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 5 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news: Farmers across Iowa are bracing for the devastation brought by Trump's trade war. Newspapers across the state are filled with stories about farmers who are facing dramatically lower prices as a result of Donald Trump's ill-conceived trade war. Now is a time that rural Iowa needs a leader. Unfortunately, they are not getting any leadership on this issue from the Governor's Office. Governor Kim Reynolds, who has p more
Attorney General Janet T. Mills Joins Coalition Suing Trump EPA for Ignoring Responsibility Under Clean Air Act to Control Methane Pollution
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 5 -- Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills issued the following news release: Attorney General Janet Mills today joined a coalition of 15 Attorneys General and the City of Chicago in suing the Trump administration for ignoring its legal duty to control emissions of methane - an extremely potent greenhouse gas - from existing oil and gas operations. Specifically, the suit charges that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt has violated the federal  more
CAIR Calls for FEC, IRS Probes of Anti-Muslim Ads Backed by Trump Supporter, Targeting Voters in Swing States
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for Federal Election Commission (FEC) and IRS investigations of virulently anti-Muslim advertisements that used Facebook and Google to target voters in swing states prior just before the 2016 election. Robert Mercer, a top supporter of President Trump, reportedly spe more
CAIR-MN Calls for Resignation of Former Best Buy CEO From Current Posts Over Anti-Muslim Ads
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Brad Anderson, former Best Buy CEO and current MPR and General Mills board member to resign from those posts due to his financial support for a hate group that produced anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim advertisements that targeted voters in s more
Chief Pentagon Spokesperson White Issued Statement on Enhanced Border Security
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following statement by Chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White on enhanced border security: "The Department of Defense provides the military forces to protect the security of our country, which includes border security because border security is national security. "Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen are working closely together to meet the president's goal to enha more
Chinese, Russian Nuclear Exports Threaten US Leadership
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news release: The Trump administration must not neglect the influence the of the U.S. commercial nuclear industry in building alliances and spreading American norms for nuclear safety and nonproliferation in the face of increasing Chinese and Russian competition, a new report from the Atlantic Council urges. "Nuclear power should be elevated in the Trump administration's U.S. National Security Strategy, including its 'ene more
Class Action Suit Challenges Trump Administration's Indefinite Detention of Immigrants
NEW YORK, April 5 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: The New York Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union and Brooklyn Defender Services filed a federal class action lawsuit today challenging the recent cessation of bond hearings for immigrant detainees and the Trump administration's indefinite detention of immigrants. The administration's halting of bond hearings in New York follows a February Supreme Court decision in a case from California, Je more
Commissioner Miller Calls for Action on Temporary Federal Worker Program
AUSTIN, Texas, April 5 -- The Texas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: In a letter addressed to federal officials, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today asked for an opening of the program that affects the availability of temporary workers like those needed by the Texas shrimp and other agriculture industries. "As Commissioner of Agriculture for the state of Texas, I am encouraging the Trump Administration to take immediate action and open the petition proc more
Conservation Groups to Appeal Court Delay of Oil-Industry Methane Waste Rule
CASPER, Wyoming, April 5 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: Conservation groups today agreed to appeal a federal judge's ruling to delay implementation of the 2016 methane waste rule while the Trump administration works on rescinding the regulations. The U.S. District Court judge this week agreed to the Bureau of Land Management's request to let the oil and gas industry ignore the rule, which had been upheld in February by a federal court in California. T more
Court Grants Industry Request to Block Rule That Prevents Methane Waste
CASPER, Wyoming, April 5 -- The Wilderness Society issued the following news release: On April 4, a federal court in Wyoming halted an Obama-era rule to reduce wasteful leaking, flaring and venting of natural gas from drilling operations on public and tribal lands while the Trump administration reconsiders the rule. The oil and gas industry and several states sued over the rule several years ago, and the same court rejected their initial attempt to block it. After two unsuccessful efforts by t more
Debunking the VA Privatization Myth
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: There is no effort underway to privatize VA, and to suggest otherwise is completely false and a red herring designed to distract and avoid honest debate on the real issues surrounding Veterans' health care. Facts Debunk the Privatization Myth: A Two-Decade Comparison In 1998, VA's budget was $42.38 billion. * VA's 2018 enacted budget is more than four times that figure at $188.65 billion. In 1 more
DoD Enhances Support for U.S. Border Security Mission, Spokesperson Says
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service issued the following news: By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity The Defense Department is enhancing its support to the Department of Homeland Security to secure the U.S. border with Mexico, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said today. President Donald J. Trump authorized the National Guard, with the affected governors' approval, to enhance its support to U.S. Customs and Border Prote more
Does Adam Putnam Still Back His Friend Scott Pruitt?
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 5 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Adam Putnam has long been one of Scott Pruitt's biggest supporters in Florida. Last year when Donald Trump nominated Scott Pruitt to lead EPA, Putnam wrote a glowing op-ed in which he said that Pruitt has the "experience, understanding of the law and courage to get this out-of-control federal agency back on track." In 2014, Putnam and Pruitt even appeared together before Congress to testify against the EPA' more
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects in New Jersey
NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of funding that could provide as much as $5.5 billion in loans, which could leverage over $11 billion in water infrastructure projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. Prospective borrowers seeking WIFIA credit assistance must submit a letter of interest (LOI) by July 6, 2018. "Thanks to more
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects in New York
NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of funding that could provide as much as $5.5 billion in loans, which could leverage over $11 billion in water infrastructure projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. Prospective borrowers seeking WIFIA credit assistance must submit a letter of interest (LOI) by July 6, 2018. "Thanks to more
EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands
NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of funding that could provide as much as $5.5 billion in loans, which could leverage over $11 billion in water infrastructure projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. Prospective borrowers seeking WIFIA credit assistance must submit a letter of interest (LOI) by July 6, 2018. "Thanks to more
Fighting for What's Right
ITHACA, New York, April 5 -- Ithaca College issued the following news release: As a lawyer with the Sex Workers Project for almost eight years, Lynly Egyes '03 helped launch the rapid court response program in Queens, New York, after hearing that law enforcement officers were harassing and arresting trans Latina women on false prostitution-related charges. Working with community leaders, Egyes discovered that after arrests, the consequences were even greater for undocumented immigrants. Communi more
Gaza Strip: MSF Provides Postoperative Care to Wounded
NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news release: Clinics operated by the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) have provided postoperative care to 102 patients who suffered gunshot wounds during recent demonstrations in the Gaza Strip. MSF is increasing its capacity in the event more people are wounded in further demonstrations. On March 30, thousands of Palestinians par more
Governor Murphy Takes Action on Legislation
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Murphy announced that he has returned the following legislation to the Legislature with recommended changes: A3382/S1971 (Freiman, Mazzeo, Downey/Sarlo) - Permits taxpayers to make dedicated prepayment toward anticipated property taxes "I commend the bill's sponsors for their efforts to protect property taxpayers, including those who sought to pay their property taxes before the Trump a more
Grassley, Goodlatte, Leahy Urge Trump Administration to Finalize EB-5 Regulatory Reforms
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: In a joint letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Senate and House Judiciary Committee chairmen Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and former Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) urged the swift implementation of regulations that would drastically curtail the amount of fraud and abuse that has become common in the EB-5 regional center program. "As more
Groups Appeal Court Stay of BLM Methane Waste Rule
EUGENE, Oregon, April 5 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: Conservation groups today appealed a federal District Court judge in Wyoming's stay of 2016 methane waste rule implementation. The 2016 rule compels oil and gas companies operating on public lands to take reasonable measures to prevent the waste of methane, the primary ingredient of natural gas that, when wasted to the atmosphere, degrades air quality and, as a greenhouse gas over 80 times more po more
Groups Demand ICE Records of Aggressive Enforcement Targeting SEAAs
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center issued the following news release: Today, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), VietLead, and more than 60 other organizations submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to demand transparency and accountability for the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement activities, specifically targeting Southeast  more
Hall Center Announces 2018-19 Humanities Lecture Series
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 5 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The Hall Center for the Humanities will feature a diverse lineup of authors, journalists and academics for its 2018-19 Humanities Lecture Series. Speakers in the coming academic year will focus on topics ranging from Latinos and immigration from a woman's perspective to political optimism in the age of Trump. The first speaker is Maria Hinojosa, four-time Emmy award-winning news anchor and journalist, executive pr more
Korematsu Center Joins Amicus Filing to Supreme Court Challenging Travel Ban
SEATTLE, Washington, April 5 -- The Seattle University School of Law issued the following news release: Seattle University School of Law's Korematsu Center for Law and Equality joined an amicus curiae group in filing a Supreme Court brief today supporting the challengers in the ongoing Muslim travel ban litigation (Trump v. Hawaii). The amici include the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality (Korematsu Center), the children of litigants who challenged orders that led to the mass incarce more
LCV Action Fund Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will support sound environmental policies, announced today its endorsement of Randy Bryce for Congress (WI-1). "Randy Bryce is the real deal - he understands we need to transition to a clean energy economy to get people working in southeast Wisconsin and across America again," said LCV Action Fund Senior Vice Presid more
LEAD ATA Accepting Applications for Premier Trucking Leadership Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, American Trucking Associations announced LEAD ATA is accepting applications for its sixth class. Trucking's next generation of executives and industry leaders are encouraged to apply for ATA's premier leadership program. "For more than half a decade, LEAD ATA has exposed emerging trucking leaders to the legislative and regulatory processes, media best practices and a network of ambitiou more
League of Women Voters Issues Statement on Trump's Claims of Voter Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following statement by President Chris Carson: "President Trump has been spreading false claims about voter fraud since the 2016 election. Mr. Trump disbanded his own discredited 'election integrity' commission earlier this year after they failed to find any evidence to back his lies. "The mere mention of voter fraud is a dirty tactic to suppress voters and turn people off from participating in elections. This undermines the public t more
Liberty Counsel: King's Legacy
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 5 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left a legacy of hope and inspiration that continues today 50 years after his assassination. In President Donald Trump's proclamation to honor King he said, "It is not government that will achieve Dr. King's ideals, but rather the people of this great country who will see to it that our Nation represents all that is good and true, and embodies unity, peace, and justice. We mus more
Loopholes in Child Trafficking Laws Put Victims--and American Citizens--At Risk
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House issued the following news release: When President Donald J. Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address in January, he introduced Americans to a number of important guests. Most of these guests were not public officials or dignitaries. Many were ordinary Americans, some of whom had heart-wrenching stories to tell because our country had not kept their children safe. Four of these guests--Evelyn Rodriguez, Freddy Cuevas, Elizabeth Alvarado, and Ro more
Manchin Attacks Trump (Seriously... He Did)
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: President Trump is headed to West Virginia today to tout the unmitigated success of his tax cuts for Mountain State families and businesses. Joe Manchin's response? Attack the man who won West Virginia by 42 points. Manchin is certainly feeling the heat because of his decision to side with liberals in the Senate and vote against President Trump's tax cuts. The Democrat Senator was called out  more
Michigan's Nasty GOP Primary for Governor in 3 Key Quotes
LANSING, Michigan, April 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, a deep dive from Bridge Magazine into the state of the GOP in Michigan is revealing that no matter who wins the Republican primary for governor, the eventual nominee will be weighed down by the unpopularity of Donald Trump and tied to extreme, right-wing policies. At the same time, the GOP primary has quickly devolved into a nasty, mudslinging civil war between the competing Trump and R more
Missouri Soybean Association Issues Statement on Chinese Tariff Proposals
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 5 -- The Missouri Soybean Association issued the following statement by President C. Brooks Hurst: "The Chinese Commerce Department's proposal to roughly triple tariffs on U.S. soybean is a substantial threat to Missouri soybean farmers' bottom line in a time of already tight farm margins. Within the announcement of new and increased tariffs on roughly $50 billion in imports, U.S. soybean saw a 25 percent increase - going from a Value Added Tax of roughly 11 perc more
MomsRising Issues Statement on National Guard Deployment to Southern Border
BELLEVUE, Washington, April 5 -- MomsRising issued the following statement by Executive Director and CEO Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner: "President Trump's plan to send the National Guard to the southern border is rash, misguided and dangerous for our democracy. This move will do nothing to protect our country; instead, it will inflame tensions along the border and further demonize immigrant communities, which are already suffering terribly under the Trump presidency. Further, blocking asylum seekers  more
National Constitution Center Quarterly Events Calendar, April - June 2018
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- The National Constitution Center issued the following news release: This spring, the National Constitution Center highlights the man behind the musical, Alexander Hamilton. In conjunction with the Center's newest exhibit, Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, visitors are invited to enjoy the ultimate Alexander Hamilton museum experience, featuring story stations, an interactive show, trivia, and more. Spring programs for students and more
National Constitution Center Releases Speakers and Topics for Spring/Summer 2018 America's Town Hall
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- The National Constitution Center issued the following news release: The National Constitution Center today released the spring/summer 2018 lineup for its popular America's Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates bringing together the best thinkers on the left, right, and center to explore the most important constitutional issues facing our country. On April 23, the National Constitution Center, in partnership with the Thurgood Marshal more
National Council of Jewish Women Issues Statement on Use of US-Mexican Border
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The National Council of Jewish Women issued the following statement by CEO Nancy K. Kaufman: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) vehemently opposes President Trump's move to deploy the National Guard to the US-Mexico border. The move simply adds another page to his anti-immigrant, anti-asylum playbook. "The national security justification offered by President Trump to utilize the National Guard at the US-Mexico border is yet another attempt to frighten immigrants more
NCGA Issues Statement on PES Bankruptcy Settlement
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 5 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following statement by President Kevin Skunes on Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) bankruptcy settlement, granted by a federal Bankruptcy Court in Delaware: "The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is extremely disappointed in the bankruptcy court's ruling, allowing PES to waive the majority of its obligation under the RFS. "This settlement is not acceptable and completely undermines the Renewable Fuel Sta more
Nebraska Prohibits Planned Parenthood From Serving 8,000 Patients Through Title X
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: The state of Nebraska just prohibited Planned Parenthood health centers from serving patients through Title X program -- the nation's only program for affordable birth control and reproductive health care. Included as a measure in the state's budget, the move would block health care for more than 8,000 Planned Parenthood patients when it goes into effect on July 1. The budget bill was signed i more
Omnibus Bill Includes Additional USDA Funds to Address Opioid Epidemic
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Virginia office issued the following news release: The Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today praised an omnibus spending bill that includes an additional $20 million for a key USDA program that is helping address the nation's opioid crisis. The funding comes at a time when President Donald J. Trump is pursuing an ambitious agenda to combat the nation's opioid crisis. "Opioid mi more
Opioid Prevention, Treatment, Recovery - What's Working in Your Town?
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Washington office issued the following news release: Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett unveiled a new interactive feature on the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) rural opioid misuse webpage. Now, webpage visitors can tell USDA what prevention, treatment and recovery actions have been effective in addressing the opioid epidemic in their rural communities. USDA is c more
President Donald J. Trump's Leadership on the Economy is Making A Difference For All Americans
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House issued the following news release: THE ECONOMY IS BOOMING: The economy is expanding rapidly under President Donald J. Trump's leadership. * American optimism and excitement about the economy is growing under President Trump's leadership. - According to Pew Research, Americans rating the economy good to excellent surged to 53 percent, the highest point in 18 years. - According to Gallup, worry about the economy has dropped 37 percent from its high of 71  more
President Trump Blasts Manchin for Voting No
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: President Trump came out swinging against Joe Manchin today for his record of consistently opposing his agenda on everything from taxes to immigration. Trump was in West Virginia to tout the economic success his policies, including tax cuts, have brought to the state. The President pointed out that Manchin had voted against the tax cuts and other measures, and was on the wrong side of the imm more
President Trump Issues Remarks In Press Gaggle
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- President Trump issued the following remarks in a press gaggle: THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) -- very happy. Thought it was really great. Q How are you feeling about Scott Pruitt, Mr. President? Is he -- THE PRESIDENT: I think he's done a fantastic job at EPA. I think he's done an incredible job. He's been very courageous. Hasn't been easy, but I think he's done an absolutely fantastic job. I think he'll be fine. Q (Inaudible.) THE PRESIDENT: I think he'll be fine. Yea more
Public Citizen Issues Statement on Wells Fargo
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Bartlett Naylor, financial policy advocate of Congress Watch Division: * * * Bloomberg reports that Wells Fargo's sales quota pressures included its wealth client sector, where the bank steered clients into investments that benefited the firm at the expense of customers. Bloomberg cites one current and five former Wells Fargo employees. "President Donald Trump's bank regulators must intensify their examination of Wells Fa more
Remember When Kevin Nicholson Backed Rubio Over Trump?
MADISON, Wisconsin, April 5 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news: Last July, Kevin Nicholson told conservative radio host Mark Belling that he voted for Donald Trump in Wisconsin's 2016 president primary, explaining that he was certain "[Trump] was the only one that had a chance to win a national election." But in November 2015, another Republican presidential candidate owned Nicholson's heart -- or at least his wallet. That month, Nicholson donated $250 to Marco Rubio more
Rep. Biggs Issues Statement on National Guard Troops to Secure Border
GILBERT, Arizona, April 5 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following statement after President Trump authorized the National Guard troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border: "I support President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to the border. I continue to fight to fund, begin, and complete a border wall, just as President Trump promised when America elected him. His commitment to building the wall and ending illegal immigration helped him capture the Republican nominatio more
Rep. Brady Announces Hearing on the Effects of Tariff Increases on the U.S. Economy and Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced today that the Committee will hold a hearing on the effects on the U.S. economy and jobs of tariff increases related to Section 232 and Section 301 investigations. The hearing will take place on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in 1100 Longworth House Office Building, beginning at 10:00 AM. Upon announc more
Rep. Curbelo Urges Targeted Approach on Steel Tariffs While Discussing Negative Effects in South Florida
MIAMI, Florida, April 5 -- Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Earlier this week, Representative Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), South Florida's only Member on the Ways and Means Committee which oversees trade issues, discussed some of the negative effects the Administration's new steel and aluminum tariffs policy is having on local consumers with U.S. 1 Radio News' Bill Becker. Becker shared an experience from a listener whose quote for a metal roof repair to her home f more
Rep. Donovan Announces Bill Mandating Pictures of President, VP in Post Offices
STATEN ISLAND, New York, April 5 -- Rep. Daniel Donovan, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Donovan today announced he will introduce legislation reversing a little-known U.S. Postal Service regulation prohibiting photographs of the President and Vice President from hanging in post offices. A local constituent and Trump supporter brought the issue to Donovan's attention after complaining that pictures of former President Obama and Vice President Biden were on display more
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Local First Responders Highlight Importance of New Law
LANGHORNE, Pennsylvania, April 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) joined local first responders Thursday at the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company to highlight the importance of recently enacted legislation a boost of education aid for the children of fallen law enforcement and first responders who have died in the line of duty. The bipartisan measure - the Children of Fallen Heroes Act [H.R. 949] - was included  more
Rep. Hensarling Issues Statement on National Guard Deployment to Border
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration announcing plans to deploy troops to the U.S.-Mexico border: "As any Texan can tell you, our national borders are not secure enough. "After so many years of failure with our country's immigration system, it is refreshing to see the Trump Administration take bold action to protect our national and economic security. "I applaud the administration's plan to utilize the Nati more
Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on President Trump's Trade War
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on the Chinese tariffs against U.S. agricultural products and President Trump's escalating trade war: "President Trump's misguided and ill-conceived trade war with China and other nations will have a massive and negative impact on Illinois farmers and rural communities. "In particular, two newly announced Chinese tariffs will dynamically impact Illinois pork producers and soybean growers. Illinois is home to mo more
Rep. Maloney Calls for Hearing Into Trump Administration's Lack of Action to Secure Elections From Russian Meddling
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today formally requested that Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) hold a hearing into the Trump Administration's failure and refusal to use the funds provided to protect election integrity in the wake of Russian interference in 2016. In the letter, the Congresswoman states, "Unfortunately, Preside more
Rep. McEachin Issues Statement on President Trump's Trade War
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on the trade war President Trump started between the U.S. and China: "As President Trump initiates a trade war with China, he should pause to recognize how detrimental this will be to American farmers and Americans. "I know the hard-working agricultural communities of my district deserve support and assistance, not to be undermined by a needless trade war originating from overblown campaign rheto more
Rep. Pelosi Issues Statement on Deploying National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement after President Trump announced his plan to deploy National Guard troops at the U.S.-Mexico border: "President Trump continues to use every cynical political trick in the book to ignite anti-immigrant fervor. His needless militarization of the border is motivated purely by political calculation, not our national security. "Instead of squandering resources with this pointless policy, the P more
Rep. Pingree Issues Statement on Sending National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
PORTLAND, Maine, April 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following statement opposing President Trump's plan to deploy National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border: "This appears to be a politically motivated effort to exploit anti-foreigner sentiment and appeal to his base. "With border crossings at their lowest level in 46 years, this is a enormous waste of resources just like the President's multi-billion dollar border wall request. Under federal law, troops cannot enforce  more
Rep. Ryan Issues Statement on Deploying National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, issued the following statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border: "If the President were as interested in securing our borders as he is in self-aggrandizing publicity stunts and stoking animosity toward our allies and neighbors, then he'd let the experts dictate where investments are needed to efficiently and affordably accomplish our border security goals. "He might discover that past experience more
Rep. Sanchez Issues Statement on Sending Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border
NORWALK, California, April 5 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border: "Donald Trump's decision to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border is a waste of limited resources and only puts further strain on state budgets. "This plan to deploy the National Guard is not about border security. It is about making the president appear tough on immigration after  more
Rep. Scott Issues Statement on President Trump's Border Troops Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's proposal to send National Guard troops to aid in securing the southern border: "Approximately 5,000 Americans die every month to drug overdoses, and transnational criminal organizations who smuggle drugs and people into the United States are exploiting our border security weaknesses and present a clear and present danger to the citizens of the  more
Rep. Tenney Issues Statement on Preliminary List of Products Covered By Import Tariffs
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Trade Representative's release of a preliminary list of products to be covered by import tariffs to end the so-called Chinese intellectual property theft and forced technology transfers: "America can no longer stand idly by as China continues to engage in unfair trade practices that harm the stability and success of American consumers and businesses. Tariffs are a responsible and important  more
Rep. Vela Issues Statement on Sending National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to send the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border: "At a press conference on Tuesday, a delirious President Trump stated he intended to send the American military to the US-Mexico border. The more sensible White House staffers proposed an unfortunate solution to the White House's self-inflicted mess--to send the National Guard instead. "Sending the National Guard to the border rig more
Representative in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District Earns Endorsement From Nation's Leading Pro-Choice Advocacy Group
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release: NARAL Pro-Choice America today announced its endorsement of Dave Loebsack in his re-election campaign to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. "Congressman Loebsack has consistently supported women's access to reproductive health care, and we are proud to endorse his re-election to Congress," said Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. "Iowa women and families need Dave Loebsack fighting for  more
Secretary Perdue Applauds Broadband Investment Included in Omnibus
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Virginia office issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the robust investment of $600 million in rural broadband for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which was included in the FY 2018 Omnibus Spending Package. The funding comes at a time when President Donald J. Trump is pursuing an ambitious agenda to rebuild America's infrastructure, including more
Sen. Feinstein Issues Statement on Protections for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement in reaction to the Trump administration's call for repeal of protections for unaccompanied immigrant children: "The Trump administration has called for the repeal of protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, derisively calling them 'loopholes.' "Having worked on this issue for years and authored the law creating these protections, I can say, without a doubt, that the law governing t more
Sen. Inhofe Issues Statement on EPA Decision to Revise Fuel Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The office of Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement praising Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision to revise emissions standards for cars and light trucks. "Administrator Pruitt's decision to revise fuel emission standards is a welcome announcement. The standard finalized in the last days of the Obama administration was overly stringent, would d more
Sen. Inhofe Supports EPA Administrator Pruitt
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The office of Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), continues to voice his support for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, as reported in various news publications, including the Oklahoman, the New York Times and the Washington Post. The Oklahoman: 'We've got your back' Trump tells Scott Pruitt, who faces ethics controversies ... Still, Pruitt has supporters in Congress. Sen. Jim Inhofe, a Tulsa Republican and p more
Sen. Portman Visits Ukraine, Sees Firsthand Evidence of Russian Aggression on Eastern Border
KIEV, Ukraine, April 5 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) visited Ukraine this week, meeting with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko and other Ukrainian leaders, think tank and other thought leaders, and visited a forward combat outpost near the line of contact in Donetsk to see firsthand evidence of Russian aggression on the Eastern border. Portman, who received the Order of Merit from President Poroshenko during his vi more
Sen. Reed Announces Nearly $153K to Help RI Veterans Find Homes
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 5 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In an effort to provide essential housing and support for homeless veterans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Tiverton, Bristol, and West Warwick Housing Authorities will receive a total of $152,775 in federal funding to assist homeless veterans through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affai more
Sen. Roberts Issues Remarks at Protecting America's Agricultural Markets Conference
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, April 5 -- Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following remarks on Protecting America's Agricultural Markets: An Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference: * * * The conference was jointly hosted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Center for Risk Management Education and Research at Kansas State University. The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry,  more
Sen. Rounds Issues Statement on China Tariff Proposal
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 5 -- The office of Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following statement on China's proposed tariffs on U.S. products including corn, soybeans and beef products: "While I support the administration's desire to negotiate better trade deals, I've continuously expressed my concern about retaliation from other countries. The new tariffs China is proposing on soybeans and other U.S. goods is a prime example. With planting season about to start and the farm econ more
Sen. Shaheen Issues Statement on Surgeon General's Advisory for More Americans to Carry Naloxone
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement in response to the Surgeon General's advisory recommending that more Americans carry naloxone. Shaheen says naloxone is a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug. New Hampshire has the third highest drug overdose death rate in the nation. "This advisory from the Surgeon General is a stark reminder of the pervasiveness of the opioid epidemic, and underscores the dire need for federal reso more
Sens. Kaine, Warner Issue Statement on Proposed China Tariffs
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, and Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following joint statement raising concerns after Virginia's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed that proposed tariffs could hurt Virginia businesses and employees saying that China is the commonwealth's biggest export market for agricultural goods. Yesterday China announced that it is considering raising tariffs on soybeans, beef, and other critical agriculture commodities produced  more
Sens. Warner, Kaine Issue Statement on Proposed China Tariffs
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sens. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, and Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following joint statement raising concerns after Virginia's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed that proposed tariffs could hurt Virginia businesses and employees saying that China is the commonwealth's biggest export market for agricultural goods. Yesterday China announced that it is considering raising tariffs on soybeans, beef, and other critical agriculture commodities produced  more
Stop the EPA From Messing With the RFS
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 5 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: While the White House weighs options, the EPA continues to undermine and mess with the RFS, granting questionable RFS waivers to refiners with no transparency and failing to provide regulatory parity for higher blends of ethanol. The EPA continues to check-off the items on Big-Oil's wish list while gutting corn and ethanol demand and undermining the President's commitment to the RFS in the process.  more
Taking Orders From Washington: Cramer Flips, Flops, Deletes Tweets to Support Trump's Tariffs, Leaving North Dakota Farmers Behind
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: It's no secret that Congressman Cramer values loyalty to Washington and President Trump over what's best for North Dakotans, and perhaps the starkest example came this week when he flip-flopped, then fumbled on Twitter, abandoning North Dakota farmers to toe the party line. "North Dakota farmers won't forget that when it came time for Congressman Cramer to defend them against back-breaki more
Tax Reform Is Paying Off for Workers and Businesses in West Virginia and Around the Country
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House issued the following news release: In West Virginia today, President Trump is meeting with workers and businesses who are seeing the benefits of tax reform, just a few of the millions of Americans who are benefiting from new investment, bonuses, and hiring across the Nation. THE INTER-MOUNTAIN (ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA): Citizens Bank Gives Bonuses to Employees "Citizens Bank of West Virginia issued a bonus of $1,000 to each of its 66 employees recently, jo more
The Conflict in Yemen: Time for a New Approach
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: I am grateful to CSIS for hosting this event to shine some light on the crisis in Yemen. I speak from the perspective of a humanitarian organization with 430 staff, mainly Yemenis, on the ground in the country, providing desperately needed health care, nutrition, protection and some cash support to Yemenis in nine locations, covering the north and the south of the country. Over the past 3 years, we trea more
Trump Watches Fox News Story - Sends Military After Refugees, Children
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- United We Dream issued the following news release: This afternoon, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that Trump will sign a directive to dispatch National Guard troops to the border region. During her remarks, Nielsen lied about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by saying that DACA was an incentive for families to migrate to the United States with their children so they could receive deferred action. The move was more
U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Final Antidumping Duty Determinations on Tool Chests and Cabinets From China and Vietnam
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the affirmative final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of imports of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam. "The United States is committed to free, fair, and reciprocal trade with these countries, and this case was decided strictly on a full and fair assessment of the facts," said Secretary Ross. "The Department of Comme more
USDA Prioritizes Investments to Address Opioid Crisis in Rural America
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Virginia office issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office in Virginia today highlighted that USDA is giving funding priority in two key grant programs to address opioid misuse in rural communities. "Opioid misuse continues to affect the quality of life in rural communities across Virginia," said Beth Green, USDA Rural Development Virginia State Director more
USDA Prioritizes Investments to Address Opioid Crisis in Rural America
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Washington office issued the following news release: Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving funding priority in two key grant programs to address opioid misuse in rural communities. "The opioid epidemic is dramatically impacting prosperity in many small towns and rural places across the country," Hazlett said. "With t more
USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Increase Access to E-Connectivity/Broadband in Unserved Rural Areas
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Virginia office issued the following news release: Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities. "E-connectivity is essential to the economic vitality and quality of life in rural communities," Hazlett said. "Investing in broadband can strengthen rural econo more
White House Conducts Press Briefing, April 5
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House issued the text of the following press briefing: MR. GIDLEY: We're looking forward to today's event in White Sulphur Springs. The roundtable discussion will be led by the President and will feature three groups: West Virginia-based companies who reacted to the Trump tax cuts by extending benefits to their employees; West Virginia families who are able to keep more of their own hard-earned money as a result of the Trump tax cuts; and West Virginia elected o more
White House Issues Statement on Visit of Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The White House issued the following statement by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders on the visit of Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar: "President Donald J. Trump will welcome Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to the White House on April 10. "The President looks forward to discussing ways to strengthen ties between the United States and Qatar and to advance our common security and economic priorities." more
President Trump Signs Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 4 -- The office of Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: President Trump signed into law the Kennedy-King National Commemorative Site Act of 2018 (H.R.4851), legislation led by Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Todd Young (R-IN), in the Senate, and Representatives Andre Carson (D-Ind.-07) and Susan W. Brooks (R-Ind.-05) in the House. This legislation commemorates the Landmark for Peace Memorial in Indianapolis where Senator Robert F. Kennedy d more
Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The White House issued the following memorandum: SUBJECT: Securing the Southern Border of the United States 1. The security of the United States is imperiled by a drastic surge of illegal activity on the southern border. Large quantities of fentanyl, other opioids, and other dangerous and illicit drugs are flowing across our southern border and into our country at unprecedented levels, destroying the lives of our families and loved ones. Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and othe more
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Coast Guard Seeks Dockside Repairs to USCGC Robert Yered

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Coast Guard's Surface Forces Logistics Center has issued a solicitation (70Z080-18-Q-P4588100) for dockside repairs to the USCGC Robert Yered (WPC-1104) in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Response Date: June 11, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: 20 - Ship and marine equipment; NAICS Code: 336 - Transportation Equipment Manufacturing/336611 - Ship Building and Repairing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=16fa6a . . .

Navy Seeks Relocation Services in Florida

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command has issued a pre-solicitation (N6945018Q5656) for relocation services in Jacksonville, Florida.

Response Date: June 13, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services; NAICS Code: 484 - Truck Transportation/484210 - Used Household and Office Goods Moving. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d3ff51bd655681d5d3f2f268b3 . . .

VA Seeks Condenser Pump Motors in Orlando, Florida

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center has issued a solicitation (36C24818Q0833) for condenser pump motors at the VA Healthcare System, Orlando, Florida.

Response Date: June 8, 2018; Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: 43 - Pumps & compressors; NAICS Code: 238 - Specialty Trade Contractors/238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=for . . .

VA Seeks MRI Anesthesia Machine in Gainesville, Florida

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs North Florida/South Georgia Health Care System has issued a solicitation (36C24818Q0861) for a magnetic resonance imaging anesthesia machine at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida.

Response Date: May 31, 2018; Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: 65 - Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies; NAICS Code: 339 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing/339112 - Surgical and . . .

VA Seeks Sterile Storage Cabinets in Gainesville, Florida

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs North Florida/South Georgia Health Care System has issued a solicitation (36C24818Q0858) for sterile storage cabinets at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida.

Response Date: May 31, 2018; Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: 65 - Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies; NAICS Code: 339 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing/339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manu . . .

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