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Special Counsel Robert Mueller

Members Urge Action to Protect Evidence Gathered by Special Counsel Mueller

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, and Congressmen Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and David Cicilline (D-RI) introduced the Special Counsel Transparency Act, a bill that would preserve the important work of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation in the event that President Trump fires him. Rep. Doggett said: "Amid Presi more

Progressive Congressional Leaders Huddle With National Progressive Organizations; Discuss Coordinated Plan of Action in Response to Potential Firing of Special Counsel Robert Mueller or Deputy AG Rosenstein

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Vice Chair Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led a discussion among progressive leaders in Congress and national progressive organizations with the goal of developing a coordinated response to the possible firing of Special Counsel Robert Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein by President Trump. Following the FBI raid on the office of his personal lawyer, Micha more

Sen. Coons on President Trump and the Mueller Investigation: 'There's No Longer the Question of If He Takes Some Action Against This Investigation But When'

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined CNN New Day to discuss Special Counsel Robert Mueller and President Trump's decision to reject imposing a new round of Russian sanctions. "President Trump has had a truly puzzling and mystifying hesitation to take appropriate action against Russia. He ordered a military strike on Syrian chemical more

American Constitution Society Calls on Federalist Society to Join in Preventing Constitutional Crisis

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy issued the following news release: On behalf of its thousands of members nationwide, the American Constitution Society calls on the Federalist Society and its members in a public letter to join in a united effort to avert a constitutional crisis relating to Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. According to news reports, President Donald Trump is con more

Judiciary Democrats Urge Goodlatte to Hold Hearing on Trump's Pardon of Scooter Libby

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), today led a letter signed by every Democratic Member of the House Judiciary Committee to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, urging him to hold hearings on Trump's pardon of Scooter Libby. The letter was signed by every Democratic Member of the U.S. House Judiciary C more

Florida Tipoffs: Public Policy

48 Years Ago: PennDesign Dean Frederick Steiner on Earth Day

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: It was April 1970, and Frederick Steiner was in the third year of a five-year design program at University of Cincinnati, just an hour south of where he grew up in Dayton. Having co-founded a student group against pollution, he and a handful of friends decided to organize a campus teach-in as part of a new national environment event. "Earth Day changed my life," says Steiner, now dean and Paley more

Adrian Dominican Sister Rosemary Ferguson, OP, Former Prioress, Dies at 92

ADRIAN, Michigan, April 18 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news: Sister Rosemary ("Laurence Edward") Ferguson, OP, who led the Adrian Dominican Sisters during the pivotal post-Vatican II years when ministerial religious life in the United States was transformed, died April 17, 2018, at the age of 92. During her 10 years in office, from 1968 to 1978, Sister Rosemary and her General Council implemented the far-reaching acts of the "General Chapter of Renewal," a legislative gath more

Army Secretary Appoints Foundation Chair Mike Hockley as CASA

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas, April 18 -- The Command and General Staff College Foundation issued the following news release: Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper hosted a ceremony April 16, 2018, to swear in the newest class of appointed CASAs during the "Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army Investiture Ceremony" at the Hall of Heroes inside the Pentagon, Washington D.C. Hockley assumes the CASA position for the eastern region of Kansas from Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Arter, the former chai more

At Florida Dem Gov Debate, Gwen Graham Takes Heat For Being Typical Politician, Flip-Flopper

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Coming into today's Florida Democrat gubernatorial debate, Gwen Graham had the "most to prove." After months of failing to attract base enthusiasm or significant media attention, Graham needed a breakout performance to shake up the race and recover her footing. Unfortunately for Graham, she failed to deliver. Instead, Graham was weighed down by devastating attacks from her rivals, Andrew Gillum and more

Beacom Professor Awarded VCDC Young Professional of the Year

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 18 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: Travis Letellier, visiting instructor of economics in the Beacom School of Business was presented the Vermillion Chamber and Development Company "Young Professional of the Year" award on April 5. The Young Professional of the Year award, created four years ago, recognizes outstanding young professionals in the Vermillion community who commit themselves to excellence in the area of community engageme more

CCU Real Estate Club Welcomes Noted Business Consultant to Final Spring Meeting

CONWAY, South Carolina, April 18 -- Coastal Carolina University issued the following news release: The Real Estate Club of Coastal Carolina University will hold its final meeting of the spring semester on Wednesday, April 18, at 5 p.m. in Room 317 of the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration building. The meeting is open to all interested professionals and CCU students. The meeting's featured guest speaker, Jana Coleman, will discuss the wide range of career opportunities that e more

Chairman Conaway's Farm Bill Would Increase Food Insecurity and Hardship

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release: The nutrition provisions of the farm bill(1) that House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway plans to bring before his committee on April 18 would, if enacted, increase food insecurity and hardship. The proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) would end or cut benefits for a substantial number of low-income people. SNAP is more

Cheryl Boone Isaacs to Speak at IPR Annual Lecture & Awards Dinner

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 18 -- The Institute for Public Relations issued the following news: Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the immediate past president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will speak at the Institute for Public Relations Annual Distinguished Lecture & Awards Dinner on November 28 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Boone Isaacs served the maximum of 4 one-year terms as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, known for its annual Academy Awar more

Class of 2018: Navy ROTC + Architecture = Flight School?

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: U.S. Navy Midshipman Maribeth Salinas will earn her University of Virginia degree in architecture on May 20, but instead of designing buildings, she'll spend her next eight to 10 years in the military. Salinas, however, will head to flight school to reach for the skies, not carrier decks. She follows her family's military tradition - her father and sister both attended the U.S. Naval Academy an more

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Endorses GVP Champions for Congress

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Coalition To Stop Gun Violence issued the following news release: The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) is pleased to announce its first two endorsements of 2018. These two "Candidates to Stop Gun Violence" are allies of the gun violence prevention movement. As such, they will use their respective experience and knowledge to find solutions to our nation's gun violence epidemic. This year will be a turning point for gun violence prevention, and we expect these two more

CRNA Takes Boston Marathon by Surprise

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 18 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) congratulates Sarah Sellers, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from Arizona, who shocked the elite running world on Monday, April 16, by placing second in the Boston Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 4 seconds. Sellers graduated from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and became a CRNA less more

Department of Commerce Grants Gulf States' Request for Recreational Red Snapper Management

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 18 -- The American Sportfishing Association issued the following news release: The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry's trade association, welcomed the recent decision by the Department of Commerce to grant exempted fishing permits (EFPs) to each of the five Gulf of Mexico states. The Department of Commerce's decision will allow the states to test state-by-state management for private recreational red snapper fishing for the 2018 and 2 more

Dr. Chapman to Be Honored With Ecu's Distinguished Former Faculty Award

ADA, Oklahoma, April 18 -- East Central University issued the following news release: Dr. Bill Chapman, who held the title of Boswell Professor of Business and chair of the Oscar Parker Ethics Center, will be honored with East Central University's Distinguished Former Faculty Award on May, 11, at ECU's 2018 Evening of Honors and Recognition. Chapman became the chair of ECU's Department of Business Administration and Accounting in 1973 and over the next 14 years, the student enrollment and the more

DSC Hosts Health Sciences Job Fair April 25

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, April 18 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release: With dozens of varied healthcare providers signed up for a job fair on Wednesday, April 25, Daytona State College's health science students will DSC hosts health sciences job fair April 25have the opportunity to take their studies to the next level - a job. DSC's spring Health Sciences Job Fair is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Hosseini Center on the Daytona Beach Campus located at 1200 W. Internati more

Duck, Duck, DeSantis: Why Won't Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis Debate?

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news: Today, the Democratic gubernatorial candidates will come together for Florida's first debate of 2018. The Democratic candidates willingness to have a real discussion about the issues stands in stark contrast to the GOP field. Ron DeSantis and Adam Putnam haven't even scheduled a time to debate -- and only have one non-televised "forum" on the books. Instead of having a substantive debate about the issues more

Eight Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Conservation Along the Gulf of Mexico Advances at an Historic Scale

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today marks eight years of funding recovery efforts across the Gulf of Mexico following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, including working with partners to take vital early actions to reduce harm to wildlife and five subsequent years of conservation work through the Foundation's Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF). NFWF launched the GEBF more

Englewood High School Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class of Johnson and Johnson Early College Academy

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 18 -- Duval County Public Schools issued the following news release: The inaugural graduating class of Englewood High School's Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Early College Academy are being recognized on Wednesday, April 18. As graduates of the program, these students have not just earned their high school diploma. They have also attained an Associate of Science college degree, industry certification, thousands more

Florida Democratic Party Issues Statement on Wednesday's Democratic Gubernatorial Debate

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 18 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Terrie Rizzo: "Today, we heard four outstanding candidates lay out their bold, progressive visions for Florida's future. While Republicans pledge allegiance to Donald Trump, our candidates are talking about their plans to create good-paying jobs, expand access to health care, defend public education, and end gun violence in our state." "Over the past twenty years, Florida Republicans have bui more

Florida Forests Provide Multiple Benefits

GAINESVILLE, Florida, April 18 -- The Florida Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Forests are one of Florida's most beautiful and beneficial natural resources. Almost half of the Sunshine State's 35 million acres is covered in forest, with most of the forests situated north of Orlando. About 15 million acres of Florida's forests are classified as "working forests." These working forests provide a variety of household objects such as furniture, building materials and supplies as well more

Florida Petroleum Council Objects to Forcing Voters to Decide on the Use of Electronic Cigarettes and the Future of Oil and Gas Drilling in the State

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Florida Petroleum Council, a division of American Petroleum Institute, issued the following news release: The Florida Petroleum Council today raised strong objection to the Florida's Constitution Revision Commission's (CRC) approval of a measure to tie an offshore drilling measure with a vaping ban without any public debate. "Monday's decision will force Florida's voters to vote for or against two completely unrelated, but important, issues at the same time," said Exec more

Florida Political Analyst: Gwen Graham 'Has The Most To Prove' At Today's Dem Gov Debate

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Upon entering the Florida Democrat gubernatorial race, Gwen Graham was widely viewed as the "nominal front-runner" by the state's political establishment. But, while her main opponents, Philip Levine and Andrew Gillum, have dominated earned and paid media, Graham has consistently struggled to attract base enthusiasm amid repeated episodes of hypocrisy and devastating attacks on her for flip-flopping more

From the Classroom to the Newsroom, Journalism Major Set for Broadcast Career

KEENE, New Hampshire, April 18 -- Keene State College issued the following news release: If you asked Keene State senior Emma Hamilton a few years ago what she wanted to do or where she wanted to go, she probably would have told you she wanted to be a hairdresser or go to college in Florida. For Hamilton, the thought of attending Keene State didn't cross her mind until the last minute - but that last minute decision made all the difference. Hamilton, who is in Keene State's Morris-August Honor more

Global Health Award Winners' Projects Address Water, Environmental Issues

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: From studying attitudes toward malaria in South Africa to promoting water filtration in South Africa and Guatemala, 57 University of Virginia students will use Center for Global Health scholarships this summer to address public health problems with local partners around the globe. The UVA Center for Global Health's University Scholar Awards, evaluated and awarded by an interdisciplinary committ more

In Memoriam: Beatrix Hamburg, a Life of Purpose and Achievement

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release: Beatrix Ann Hamburg, a renowned psychiatrist and academic researcher whose pioneering work advanced understanding of mental health for children and adolescents and shaped public policies related to improving the health of minorities, died on April 15. She was 94. Dr. Hamburg's research on peer counseling, adolescents and children with diabetes drew her particular acclaim during a more

Larsen Named Hedrick Award Winner at Marshall

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 18 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Dr. Eldon Larsen, professor of engineering at Marshall University, has been selected as the university's Dr. Charles E. Hedrick Outstanding Faculty Award winner for 2017-2018. Larsen will receive $5,000 through a grant from Charles B. and Mary Jo Locke Hedrick. The award is named in honor of Charles Hedrick's father, Charles E. Hedrick, a former history professor and later chairman of the Graduate Cou more

LCC Physical Therapist Assistant Student Adama Sanou Wins National Recognition

EUGENE, Oregon, April 18 -- Lane Community College issued the following news release: Lane Community College student Adama Sanou is the 2018 recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association Minority Scholarship Award for Student Physical Therapist Assistants. Sanou was selected by the APTA Board of Directors based on evidence of contributions in the areas of minority affairs and services and high scholastic achievement and on his potential for excellence as a physical therapist assistant. more

Loved Beyond Measure...for Mother's Day, Give a Manatee!

MAITLAND, Florida, April 18 -- Save the Manatee Club issued the following news release: Those looking to create a 'feel-good' day this Mother's Day are encouraged to Adopt-A-Manatee(R) from Save the Manatee Club! Give a special, caring gift to mom, and at the same time help to protect imperiled manatees for generations to come. A tax-deductible gift adoption of a real manatee for $25 includes a color photo, biography, and adoption certificate, plus a year's membership in Save the Manatee Club, more

Missouri Ranks #1 in Nation for Black Homicide Victimization

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release: Missouri has the highest black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 46.24 per 100,000, which is nearly two and half times the national black homicide victimization rate and 10 times the overall homicide rate nationwide, according to a new analysis by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The annual study, Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2015 Homicide Data, ran more

PCMA 'PBM Policy Forum' Addresses Federal and State Drug Pricing Issues

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association issued the following news release: The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) will hold its annual "PBM Policy Forum" tomorrow, April 19, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. This year's event features subject matter experts explaining key issues in the drug supply chain at the federal and state levels. PBMs reduce drug costs by 30 percent for more than 266 million Americans enrolled in private and public plans, mos more

Physical Disability in Older Adults Reduced By Volunteering, Study Finds

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Georgia State University issued the following news release: Older adults can reduce early level physical disability by volunteering 100 hours per year, which is about two hours per week, according to a recent study. The population of older adults in the United States is steadily increasing, and a growing number of these individuals are highly sedentary and experiencing an accelerated onset of disability. Public health efforts to reduce the start and progression of more

Saint Leo Student Government Union Presents Lion Sculpture to University

SAINT LEO, Florida, April 18 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news release: Saint Leo school spirit received a boost thanks to the efforts of the Student Government Union. The SGU presented the university with Leo the Lion, a bronze sculpture by artist Jon Hair. The statue was unveiled at the reception following the annual SGU and Student Affairs Awards ceremony on April 12. Standing majestically between Kirk Hall and the Donald R. Tapia School of Business building, the lion will g more

Seminole State's Interior Design Program Ranked No. 3 in the Country

SANFORD, Florida, April 18 -- Seminole State College issued the following news document: Seminole State College of Florida's Interior Design Program has been ranked No. 3 in the nation by Schools.com. Seminole State offers an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Interior Design Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree in Interior Design. The department's goal is to provide students a solid educational base, with a pathway to licensure in interior design. Schools.com is an more

SHSU Recognized at National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 18 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: Sam Houston State University's Recreational Sports was recently honored nationally at the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association conference, held in Denver, CO this past month. NIRSA comprises and supports leaders in collegiate recreation. As college and university students develop into future leaders, NIRSA members support their learning and growth by fostering lifelong habits of well-being more

Study Finds Malaria Parasites Prevalent in North American Fawns

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The American Society for Microbiology issued the following news release: Parasites that cause malaria can lurk in plain sight, including in deer in North America. Researchers who analyzed blood samples from 33 farm-raised, white-tailed fawns in Florida report that about 21 percent -- 7 of 33 -- were infected by malaria parasites at some point during the first eight months of life. This research was published in mSphere, an open-access journal of the American Society for more

Trust for Public Land Receives Grant for Sarasota Legacy Trail

SARASOTA, Florida, April 18 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: The Trust for Public Land announced today it has received a $30,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to increase public awareness of the benefits of the Sarasota Legacy Trail and its proposed extension. The money will be used for public outreach to describe the economic, recreational, safety, and health benefits this popular trail provides to the County and region. The Trust for Public Lan more

TSA Union Applauds Greater Orlando Aviation Authority for Overturning Decision to Privatize Airport Screeners

ORLANDO, Florida, April 18 -- The American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: Today the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) voted to rescind its previous controversial vote to begin the process of contracting out security at Orlando International Airport. "We are happy GOAA decided to put the safety of travelers over profit-driven private contractors by rescinding its original vote to replace federally trained TSA officers with private screeners," said more

University Joins National Ag Research Initiative

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 18 -- The University of Nebraska's Lincoln campus issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has joined 15 other public and private universities in FedByScience, an effort to boost federal investment in agricultural research. The initiative, timed with the release of the 2018 House Farm Bill, focuses on demonstrating to the public and policymakers the many ways that U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded universities and researchers are creati more

Urban Land Institute to Advise Miami Beach on Strategies for Stormwater Management, Climate Adaptation and Resilience

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release: A group of nationally renowned land use planning experts representing the Urban Land Institute (ULI) will visit Miami Beach next week to advise municipal leaders on the effectiveness of the city's stormwater management plan in mitigating the impacts of sea-level rise such as increased tidal flooding and adapting to climate change through investments in drainage systems and other infrastructure as well as regulat more

UWF College of Business Hosts First Case Competition

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 18 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: Business students at the University of West Florida enjoy endless opportunities to expand their knowledge and experience through hands-on connections with industry partners. On April 13-14 2018, the UWF College of Business hosted the first UWF Business Case Competition: Masters Level, welcoming graduate students from any university with th more

AACSB International Recognizes Drake University for Innovation in Leadership Development

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 17 -- Drake University issued the following news release: Drake University's College of Business and Public Administration has received international recognition as an innovator in the field of leadership education. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) issued its Innovations That Inspire award to Drake's business school for the University's role as host institute for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Innovation more

AFT Report Calls for Investor Action to Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable for Risks to Society

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: To help confront the United States' gun violence epidemic, the AFT today released a special edition of its "Ranking Asset Managers" report, which creates a watch list of investment managers that invest millions of dollars in companies that make assault weapons. Since the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado, 200 students have been killed in school and 187,000 students have been affected by s more

Birmingham's Horse-Drawn Carriage Resolution Prompts PETA Plea

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 17 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: After learning that the Birmingham City Council passed a resolution earlier today allowing a horse-drawn carriage service to operate within the city, PETA fired off a letter to Mayor Randall Woodfin urging him to reject the resolution on cruelty and public-safety grounds. "Birmingham's city council should never allow any business that would force skittish horses to haul heavy carriag more

CF Criminal Justice Professor Receives National Award

OCALA, Florida, April 17 -- The College of Central Florida issued the following news release: College of Central Florida Criminal Justice Associate Professor Thomas Ziesemer has received the inaugural Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award from the American Association of Community Colleges. The award is named in honor of former AACC president and CEO Dale P. Parnell and was established to recognize individuals making a difference in the classroom. Nominees for the recognition have demons more

Chairman Conaway's Farm Bill Would Increase Food Insecurity and Hardship

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Center on Budget & Policy Priorities issued the following news release: The nutrition provisions of the farm bill(1) that House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway plans to bring before his committee on April 18 would, if enacted, increase food insecurity and hardship. The proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) would end or cut benefits for a substantial number of low-income people. SNAP is more

Chelsea Dingman Continues Writers on the Shore Series May 2

SALISBURY, Maryland, April 17 -- Salisbury University issued the following news release: Poet Chelsea Dingman continues this spring's Writers on the Shore literary series at Salisbury University, reading from her works 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in the Worcester Room of the Commons. The event also celebrates the publication of this year's Scarab, the SU English Department's arts magazine, with student readings. Dingman's first book, Thaw, won the National Poetry Series. In the past year, she al more

Crafting a Moonless Earth: Growing STEM Interest Through 'What-if' Simulations

ORONO, Maine, April 17 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: What if you could explore, first-hand, an alternate Earth in which the moon did not exist? What if there were two moons? What might you observe if the Earth was larger or smaller, or perhaps if it's atmosphere was thicker? These are the experiences University of Maine astrophysicist Neil Comins and a team of researchers are working to bring to middle school learners through the virtual worlds of Minecraft. Co more

DC Event to Focus on 'Spectrum as Infrastructure' in Rural America

ST. CLOUD, Florida, April 17 -- The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association issued the following news release: An upcoming event in Washington, DC will feature WISPA's Claude Aiken on the issue of "spectrum as infrastructure" for rural broadband. More than 15 million Americans in rural and tribal areas still lack access to fixed broadband at the 25/3 megabits per second speeds that meet the minimum definition of "broadband" service adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) more

EFSC Cited as Among Top Florida Colleges

COCOA, Florida, April 17 -- Eastern Florida State College issued the following news release: Eastern Florida State College has again been named among the top community colleges in Florida, this time in a study by Schools.com that cited its affordability and high graduation rates. EFSC ranked second among the 28 members of the Florida College System for what Schools.com called "its commitment to affordability and enrichment opportunities." The report cited low tuition, fees and costs for books more

Florida Democratic Party Issues Statement on Scott's Financial Interests

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 17 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesman Sebastian Kitchen: Rick Scott on Washington: "We as Americans need to know what's going on. It needs to be complete transparency." Rick Scott on disclosing his own financial interests since announcing his run for U.S Senate: Silence. "Eight days into his U.S. Senate campaign and nothing but silence from Rick Scott on his plans to disclose his financial assets. "Rick Scott said there 'nee more

Local Scientists Uncover Globally Imperiled Plant Species in Shikellamy State Park

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy issued the following news release: Scientists from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Natural Heritage Program and Bucknell University recently discovered the rare and globally imperiled plant species, white alumroot (Heuchera alba), while surveying for other rare plant species on a steep cliffside in Shikellamy State Park in Union County. An unexpected find, the rare white alumroot was not previously known to exist i more

Mental Health, Child Welfare, Education Orgs Back Legislative Efforts to Protect LGBTQ Youth

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- 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, released a letter signed by national organizations representing millions of licensed medical and mental health care professionals, educators, and child welfare advocates backing legislative efforts around the country to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredi more

Michelob ULTRA Named Official Beer Sponsor for the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, April 17 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: The PGA of America and Anheuser-Busch announced that Michelob ULTRA - the fastest growing beer brand in the United States - has been designated as the Official Beer Sponsor of the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship. This new partnership includes rights for the Ryder Cup through 2020, as well as the PGA Championship through 2019. The sponsorship will commence with the 2018 PGA more

More Than 4 in 10 Americans Live With Unhealthy Air According to 2018 'State of the Air' Report

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release: The American Lung Association's 2018 "State of the Air" report found ozone pollution worsened significantly due to warmer temperatures, while particle pollution generally continued to improve in 2014-2016. The 19th annual national air quality "report card" found that 133.9 million Americans--more than four in 10 (41.4 percent)--lived in counties with unhealthful levels of either ozone or particle pollution more

On Tax Day, Democrats Gwen Graham and Philip Levine Remain Silent on Plans to Raise Taxes on Florida Families

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: On this Tax Day, Democrats - both nationally and in Florida - are working hard to make sure working families pay more in taxes. Florida Democrat gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum recently proposed a massive $1 billion tax hike on Florida businesses. This plan would kill jobs and force companies to leave the state. Floridians know firsthand that this approach is not the recipe for success, havin more

Republican Governors Deliver Tax Cuts While Democrat Governors Remain Obsessed With Tax Increases

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: On this Tax Day, Americans are once again reminded of how much they are paying in taxes. While Democrat governors remain obsessed with increasing taxes and forcing families to pay more, Republicans governors continue to fight for tax reform, remaining focused on lowering the tax burden for residents of their states. According to Americans for Tax Reform, since 2011, Republican governors have cut tax more

Samford Pharmacy Sets Record With PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Match

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: For more than 90 years, Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy has prepared pharmacists who transform lives, and this year, the school is proud to continue this great tradition, announcing a record number of fourth year Doctor of Pharmacy students matching with a postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy residency program. With 33 students matching with a PGY1 residency, McWhorter School of Pharmacy more

San Diego to Host 2018 National LifeSmarts Championship Event April 21-24

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: In celebration of Financial Literacy Month in April, the National Consumers League (NCL) has announced the 33 state champion teams that have earned a spot at the 2018 National LifeSmarts Championship, which will take place starting later this month in San Diego, California. The event will kick off Saturday, April 21, at 5 pm at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa. LifeSmarts (LifeSmarts.org) is a national more

SRU Students Elect Dallas Kline SGA President

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: Dallas Kline, a Slippery Rock University senior sport management major from Spring Grove, was elected president of the Slippery Rock Student Government Association, Inc. Kline, who ran unopposed for the post, will replace one-year incumbent Rachel Lawler, who is graduating in May. "I'm so excited and ready to get rolling," said Kline. "It's an honor to represent and serve the students of this Universit more

Strong Support for Congressional Term Limits in Alabama CD-2 House Race

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national movement to limit terms for elected officials, today praised Alabama U.S. House CD-2 candidate, State Rep. Barry Moore, for signing its congressional term limits pledge. Recently, Rich Hobson pledged his commitment to support term limits on Congress as well. In November 2017, U.S. Term Limits had more than 50 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President Philip Blumel co more

Strong Support for Congressional Term Limits in Nevada U.S. Senate Race

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national movement to limit terms for elected officials, today praised Nevada U.S. Senate candidates, Barry Michaels, Jesse Sbaih, and Tom Heck for signing its congressional term limits pledge. In November 2017, U.S. Term Limits had more than 50 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President Philip Blumel commented on the pledges saying, "The strong support for term limits among Ne more

TCC Receives Two New Gifts to Support Scholarships

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 17 -- Tallahassee Community College issued the following news: Tallahassee Community College has received two new gifts from local organizations to support student scholarships. The gifts were presented at the April 16 meeting of the TCC District Board of Trustees. Heather Mitchell, executive director of the TCC Foundation, recognized long-time community partner Refreshment Services Pepsi & Vending for a gift to support the Dr. Pepper, Snapple, SunKist Scholarship. more

The Battle of Mogadishu Still at Forefront of Retired Col. Danny McKnight's Mind

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, April 17 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news release: Twenty-five years have passed since the more than 15-hour Battle of Mogadishu, known as the deadliest firefight since the Vietnam War. But for retired U.S. Army Ranger Col. Danny McKnight, whose heroic leadership was portrayed in the book and movie Black Hawk Down, the Oct. 3, 1993 battle and the six rangers he lost are always on his mind. He routinely visits their families and checks on more

UMass Boston Professor Part of National Carbon Tracking Team

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston campus issued the following news release: Bob Chen, a professor of organic geochemistry and marine organic chemistry in UMass Boston's School for the Environment, was part of a 30-member team that created the first known carbon budget of the eastern coast of North America. Given sea level rise, their findings could be cause for concern. "Carbon is the common currency of ecosystems, so keeping a ledger of carbon exchang more

University of West Florida College of Business Maintains Prestigious Accreditation

PENSACOLA, Florida, April 17 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida College of Business has earned re-accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, known as AACSB International. Accreditation confirms that the curriculum, faculty, students and management of the UWF business programs meet the highest standard of quality, rigor and relevance. Found more

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings to Serve as Global Corporate Headquarters for UTC Climate, Controls & Security

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, April 17 -- The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County issued the following news release: The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), in cooperation with Enterprise Florida, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Palm Beach County and the City of Palm Beach Gardens, is pleased to announce that United Technologies, the world's largest provider of building technologies, will add 100 new jobs at its new $115 million, 224,000-square-foot UT more

UVA Students Making a Healthy Impact, From the Great Plains to Peru

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: The University of Virginia's Center for Global Health University Scholars work on a variety of projects, from bison grazing in South Dakota to cancer care in Peru. The scholarships are awarded each year by the Center for Global Health, supporting mentored global health research experiences in underserved communities and, as a byproduct, facilitating the development of leaders for global health. more

Valencia College Commencement Ceremonies to Be Held May 6

ORLANDO, Florida, April 17 -- Valencia College issued the following news release: On Sunday, May 6, more than 1,700 Valencia College students will receive their associate degrees when Valencia College holds its 49th spring commencement ceremonies at the University of Central Florida's CFE Arena. Valencia will hold two ceremonies on May 6. The first will begin at 10 a.m., with the processional beginning at 9:40 a.m. The afternoon ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.; the processional will begin at 1:4 more

Yet Another Brandeis PhD Wins Pulitzer Prize in History

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, April 17 -- Brandeis University issued the following news release: Jack E. Davis, PhD'94, has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize in History for his 2017 book "The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea." Davis is the third Brandeis PhD recipient to win a Pulitzer Prize in History since 2006. In announcing the prizewinners on April 16, the Pulitzer Prize board described the "The Gulf" as "an important environmental history of the Gulf of Mexico that brings crucial attention to more

Your Immune System Holds Line Against Repeat Invaders, Thanks to This Molecule

JUPITER, Florida, April 17 -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news release: Memory T cells are a critical element of our immune system's historical archive. To prevent repeat infections, these cells retain a record of germs they've fought before. But for all their importance, the origins of memory T cells have remained a mystery. Now, a new study from the laboratory of immunologist Matthew Pipkin, PhD, of The Scripps Research Institute's Florida campus, lays out the opening more

In First Attempt, UVA Student Team Wins National Cybersecurity Championship

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: An upstart team of University of Virginia computer science students beat nine nationally ranked competitors this weekend to earn the championship at the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. The UVA Cyber Defense Team fended off two days of cyberattacks during the competition in Orlando, Florida, inspiring the students to call it their own Cinderella story. To even reach the national more

Magnum Moon Moves to 2nd in NTRA Top 3YO Poll

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 16 -- The National Thoroughbred Racing Association issued the following news release: Undefeated Magnum Moon, hero of the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1), moved up to second, and My Boy Jack, winner of the $200,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, jumped to 10th in the latest NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll after taking the final two prep races for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). Magnum Moon (3 first-place votes; 324 points overall) led gate to wire more

NEW Baseline Guide: Sterile Product Manufacturing Facilities 3rd Edition

TAMPA, Florida, April 16 -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering issued the following news release: ISPE announced the release of their latest Guide, ISPE Baseline(R) Guide: Sterile Product Manufacturing Facilities (Third Edition). This publication provides guidance on engineering facets of designing new sterile products manufacturing facilities and modifications of existing facilities. "Understanding regulatory compliance is a challenging feat, one that can impact technolo more

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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

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#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

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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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Army Seeks Construction of Fire Crash, Rescue Station in Florida

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Florida National Guard has issued a pre-solicitation (W911YN18B0001) for the construction of a 17,400 sq. ft. fire crash and rescue station in Jacksonville, Florida. The notice states: This facility will include, but not be limited to, sleeping quarters, kitchen and break room, day room, vehicle operations bays, command and control/fire control rooms, training classrooms, equipment and chemical storage, offices, restrooms and showers, and a physical fitness area. The . . .

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