Alliance Defending Freedom Cases the Focus of White House Event Reaffirming First Amendment Freedoms
SCOTTSDALE, Jan. 17 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President, CEO, and General Counsel Michael Farris, regarding President Donald Trump's recognition of National Religious Freedom Day and his announcements related to the administration's efforts to ensure respect for the First Amendment freedoms of religious organizations and students in public schools:
"Religious freedom is the more
Alliance Defending Freedom: Montclair State Sued Over Unconstitutional Speech Policy, Arbitrary Favoritism Toward Student Groups
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release:
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- ADF represents campus chapter of Young Americans for Liberty
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A student and a student group represented by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit against Montclair State University officials Wednesday after they forced students to stop peaceful, expressive activity without a permit. The lawsuit also challenges the university's Bias Education Response Taskforce a more
American Library Association: Office for Intellectual Freedom Responds to Missouri Legislation That Threaten Access to Information
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 -- The American Library Association issued the following statement:
Missouri House Bill 2044, introduced on January 8, 2020, proposes the creation of five-member "parental library review boards" to identify "age-inappropriate" public library materials and restrict access to those materials. The bill proposes criminal prosecution for librarians who make those materials available to minors and would deny funding to libraries that do not employ parental library review b more
Americans United: Trump Uses Religious Freedom Day to Violate Religious Freedom for Public Schoolchildren and Millions of Vulnerable People
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
President Trump chose National Religious Freedom Day - when we commemorate the foundation of church-state separation in America - to chip away at religious freedom protections for America's public school students and some of our country's most vulnerable people.
Today, the Department of Education issued new federal guidance that opens the floodgates for coercive prayer and r more
Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Centers for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is proposing a rule that would implement President Trump's Executive Order No. 13831 (May 3, 2018), remove regulatory burdens on religious organizations and ensure that religious and non-religious organizations are treated equally in Department-supported programs. The proposed rule (https://www.federalregister.gov/do more
DHS Announces Proposed Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in DHS-Supported Social Service Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule that would implement President Trump's Executive Order No. 13831 (May 3, 2018) to remove regulatory burdens on religious organizations and ensure that religious and non-religious organizations are treated equally in DHS-supported programs. The proposed rule would ensure that DHS-supported social service programs are impl more
Freedom From Religion Foundation: Trump School Prayer Guidance Inadequate, Other Regs Worrisome
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 17 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
President Trump's just-released guidance on school prayer and religious instruction, issued on Religious Freedom Day, simply reiterates the state of law, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation contends that it misses the chance to adequately warn schools about common First Amendment violations.
The administration not only unveiled its "Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Relig more
HHS Announces Proposed Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations in HHS-Supported Social Service Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing a rule - PDF exit disclaimer icon that implements President Trump's Executive Order No. 13831 (May 3, 2018), removes regulatory burdens on religious organizations, and ensures that religious and non-religious organizations are treated equally in HHS-supported programs. The proposed rule ensures that HHS-supporte more
National Press Photographers Association Joins Letter Regarding Press Restrictions During the Impeachment Trial
ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- The National Press Photographers Association issued the following news:
With 57 media organizations, the NPPA joined in a letter from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) regarding press restrictions during the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump, which was sent to Senate leadership, the Senate Sergeant at Arms, and the U.S. Capitol Police.
The letter can be viewed at this link (https://nppa.org/sites/default/files/1-16-20%20-%20Impeach more
President Trump is Safeguarding the Right to Religious Freedom for Students, Organizations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet:
Our Founders understood that no right is more fundamental to a peaceful, prosperous, and virtuous society than the right to follow one's religious convictions.
President Donald J. Trump
PROTECTING PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS: President Donald J. Trump remains committed to protecting every student's constitutional right to pray in school.
- The Trump Administration is taking action to further safeguard students' constitutio more
President Trump Issues Remarks on Announcement of Guidance on Constitutional Prayer in Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- President Trump issued the following remarks on Jan. 16 regarding the announcement of the guidance on constitutional prayer in public schools:
THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much. A couple of things happened today that are very exciting. The USMCA passed the Senate. It's one of the biggest trade bills ever made.
And then, yesterday, as you know, China passed, and that's something that is extraordinary. And it's going to have tremendous far-reaching effects, includin more
Religious Freedom Institute: Celebrating Religious Freedom Day by Preparing the Next Generation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Religious Freedom Institute issued the following news release:
The Religious Freedom Institute and Museum of the Bible mark Religious Freedom Day by looking back to those towering figures who have gone before us and looking ahead to the next generation of religious freedom leaders.
Observed by every U.S. president since 1993, Religious Freedom Day commemorates the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom authored by Thomas Jefferson. Enacted January 16, more
Rep. Huffman Issues Joint Statement Regarding President Trump Guidance on Prayer in Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following statement joint statement on Jan. 16:
Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's guidance on prayer in public schools:
"President Trump and Attorney General Barr's guidance on school-sponsored prayer in the public education system is their latest attack on our Constitution. The separation more
Rep. Johnson Applauds Trump Administration's Stand for Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) applauded the Trump administration's efforts to reduce onerous, Obama-era regulations on religious organizations. In honor of National Religious Freedom Day, the White House announced nine federal agencies released proposed rules that would level the playing field for religious groups competing for federal funds and further protect prayer in public schools.
"We are more
Rep. Raskin Issues Statement Regarding President Trump Guidance on Prayer in Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Jan. 16:
Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), founders of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's guidance on prayer in public schools:
"President Trump and Attorney General Barr's guidance on school-sponsored prayer in the public education system is their latest attack on our Constitution. The separation of Church and Stat more
Reporters Committee for Freedom Analysis: Court Orders FBI to Expunge Website Records Under Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press issued the following news:
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- The order follows a Ninth Circuit ruling that may be significant in light of recent government efforts to monitor journalists.
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In late November, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to expunge certain records relating to Eric Garris, an editor of the website Antiwar.com, which describes itself as more
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Announces Proposed Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the Department of Education is taking several concrete actions to protect religious liberty and ensure the Department is acting in accordance with the First Amendment. The Department announced a proposed rule (https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2018/fedreg-draft-20200116.pdf) ensuring the equal treatment and constitutiona more
Sen. Daines, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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- Introduce Resolution Celebrating 234th Anniversary of Virginia Statute's for Religious Freedom
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U.S. Senators Steve Daines (Mont.), James Lankford (Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), Roy Blunt (Mo.) Mike Rounds (S.D.), James Risch (Idaho), Josh Hawley (Mo.), Thom Tillis (N.C.), Jim Inhofe (Okla.), Tom Cotton (Ark.), Mike Braun (Ind.) and Rick Scott (Fla.) introduced a resolution designating Ja more
Sen. Hawley, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (Mo.), Steve Daines (Mont.), James Lankford (Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.), Roy Blunt (Mo.) Mike Rounds (S.D.), James Risch (Idaho), Thom Tillis (N.C.), Jim Inhofe (Okla.), Tom Cotton (Ark.), Mike Braun (Ind.), Rick Scott (Fla.), Kevin Cramer (N.D.), Bill Cassidy (La.) and Tim Scott (S.C.) introduced a resolution designating January 16th as Religious Freedom Day. This more
Sen. Rounds, Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joined a number of his Senate colleagues to introduce a resolution designating January 16th as Religious Freedom Day. This Resolution also commemorates the Virginia Statute's for Religious Freedom's 234th anniversary, a statute that laid the foundations for the First Amendment.
"Freedom to practice religion without the fear of persecution is a fundamental human right and a more
Sens. Lankford, Inhofe Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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- Lankford, Inhofe cosponsored resolution celebrating 234th anniversary of Virginia's Statute for Religious Freedom
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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Roy Blunt (R-MO) Mike Rounds (R-SD), James Risch (R-ID), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Rick Scott (R-FL) to introd more
Trump 'Religious Freedom' Rules Encourage Discrimination and Intimidation, Says Center for Inquiry
AMHERST, New York, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Inquiry issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
The Trump administration took a battering ram to the wall of separation between church and state with two separate directives that encourage and legitimize religiously based intimidation and discrimination.
The White House announced that federally funded organizations would be given a sweeping license to discriminate in employment and in the provision of services, and declared that the Departmen more
USDA Announces Proposed Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is proposing a rule that would implement President Trump's Executive Order No. 13831 (May 3, 2018), remove regulatory burdens on religious organizations, and ensure that religious and non-religious organizations are treated equally in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported programs. The proposed rule ensures that USDA-supported social service programs more
VA Announces Proposed Rule Regarding Equal Treatment of Faith-based Organizations in VA-supported Social Service Programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed a rule, Jan. 16, that would implement President Trump's, May 3, 2018, Executive Order (EO) establishing a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-establishment-white-house-faith-opportunity-initiative/), to remove regulatory barriers allowing religious and non-religious organi more
Ahead of 10 Year Anniversary of Citizens United Decision, Shaheen Discusses Impact of Ruling on American Democracy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) hosted a press call with Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD) and public advocacy groups to discuss the continuing harm to the political landscape caused by the 10-year-old Citizens United v. FEC ruling. During the press call, the participants also discussed potential reforms, including a proposed Constitutional Amendment intr more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Anti-Defamation League
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony on Jan. 15 by George Selim, senior vice president for programs at the Anti-Defamation League, at a hearing entitled "A Persistent and Evolving Threat: An Examination of the Financing of Domestic Terrorism and Extremism":
Since 1913, the mission of ADL has been to "stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fai more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Congressional Research Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy issued the following testimony on Jan. 15 by Rena Miller, specialist in financial economics at the Congressional Research Service, at a hearing entitled "A Persistent and Evolving Threat: An Examination of the Financing of Domestic Terrorism and Extremism":
My name is Rena Miller, and I have been a Specialist in Financial Economics at the Congressional Research Se more
State Department Issues Special Briefing on Crimes Committed Against Jewish People
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the transcript of the following special briefing on Jan. 15 by Cherrie Daniels, special envoy for Holocaust Issues at the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs and Elan S. Carr, special envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, on the crimes committed against the Jewish people:
MS ORTAGUS: Okay. So we're going to do this on the record today. Somebody actually wrote me opening remarks for once. All right.
Good morning, everyone, and more
American Constitution Society for Law & Policy: Senate Must Place Principles Above Politics in Impeachment Process
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy issued the following statement:
The House voted to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate, allowing the formal trial of President Trump to begin. This action comes after the House previously voted to impeach the President, citing his abuse of power in the Ukraine scandal and his obstruction of Congress as it exercised its constitutional duty to conduct oversight over the executive branch.
Below is the sta more
As Impeachment Trial Begins in Senate, Sen. Booker Releases Annotations of Key Historical Docs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
As the U.S. Senate begins the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump - only the third time in American history that a President has been impeached - today Senator Booker released his personal annotations to several foundational documents from the country's inception.
Through the social medium platform Genius, the annotations provide an inside view of Booker's thoughts and analysis on the Founders' co more
As Senate Impeachment Begins, Menendez Calls for Rigorous Investigation of Marie Yovanovitch Security Risk
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with CNN's Poppy Harlow about the Senate's impeachment trial of President Trump. The Senator also provided a reaction to the latest revelations from Rudy Giuliani's associate about the apparent surveillance of U.S. Ambassador to Ukra more
As Senate Impeachment Begins, Menendez Calls for Rigorous Investigation of Marie Yovanovitch Security Risk
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with CNN's Poppy Harlow about the Senate's impeachment trial of President Trump. The Senator also provided a reaction to the latest revelations from Rudy Giuliani's associate about the apparent surveillance of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch. Yesterday, Menendez wrote a letter to the State Depart more
Chairman Nadler Introduces Bipartisan 'Eyes on the Courts Act' Allowing Cameras in the Courtroom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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- By requiring cameras in all Supreme Court and federal appellate court proceedings, the "Eyes on the Court Act" would finally bring cases addressing some of the most important issues facing our country into the public view.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), along with Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL), Gerry Connolly (D-V more
Common Cause Issues Statement Regarding Media Restrictions on Impeachment Trial Further Limits Transparency
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Common Cause issued the following statement by President Karen Hobert Flynn:
Keeping reporters in pens and severely restricting their access to Senators comes across as nothing more than a blatant attempt to limit transparency and Member accountability in what Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has billed as a show trial to ostensibly "clear" President Trump of any wrongdoing. The American people deserve a transparent impeachment trial, but this is one more attempt to more
Common Cause: GAO Report Citing Trump Administration for Breaking Law Shows Courage in Face of White House Intimidation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Common Cause issued the following statement on Jan. 16 by President Karen Hobert Flynn:
Americans expect and deserve federal agencies that are able to do their jobs free of White House intimidation. Today's Government Accountability Office (GAO) report is a simple interpretation of the law, stating that the White House broke the law by withholding congressionally mandated military aid for Ukraine.
But it took courage to issue that report in the face of a disturbing patt more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Issues Statement on Start of Senate Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Communications Director Lauren Passalacqua:
"Every single Senator has a responsibility to uphold their oath of office by reviewing all of the evidence and committing to an impartial process that gets to the truth, but Republicans start this trial with no commitment to hearing from key witnesses or including critical new evidence.
"A trial that excludes relevant documents and blocks testimony more
Fox News Channel to Present Live Coverage Surrounding Senate's Impeachment Trial of President Trump Beginning Jan. 21
NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release:
FOX News Channel (FNC) will present live wall-to-wall coverage surrounding the United States Senate's impeachment trial of President Donald Trump beginning in earnest on Tuesday, January 21st. FNC's special programming will cover the Senate trial gavel to gavel each day.
Leading coverage from Washington, D.C. will be FNC's chief political anchor and anchor of Special Report more
House Minority Leader McCarthy Yesterday's Stunt
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following news release:
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) spoke at a press conference about yesterday's taxpayer-funded campaign stunt from the House Democrats. He discussed how their juvenile behavior has only succeeded in showing the American people the sharp contrast between this failed majority, and the wins delivered by President Donald Trump.
Highlights are below, or watch online here (http more
House Speaker Pelosi Issues Statement on GAO Finding Trump Administration Broke Law Withholding Security Assistance to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement after the Government Accountability Office confirmed that the Trump Administration violated the law by withholding security assistance to Ukraine:
"The Government Accountability Office has confirmed that the President's actions at the center of our impeachment articles, withholding Congressionally-approved military aid from Ukraine, broke the law.
"The GAO stated, 'Faithful execution of the law does more
Loeffler 'Has the President's Back, But Does He Have Hers?'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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- Trump hasn't called the temporary senator to congratulate her on her appointment
- Even with Loeffler promising to be "100% supportive" of the GOP's reckless priorities, Republicans still wary as her own president refuses to back her
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Temporary Senator and "political mega-donor" Kelly Loeffler did not receive a call from President Trump congratulating her on the appointment even though more
Loeffler Under Fire for GOP Health Care Policies That Gut Pre-Existing Conditions Protections As She Pledges to Back Party '100%'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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- As she stands "100%" in lockstep with Washington Republicans, Loeffler still silent on GOP-backed lawsuit to end health care coverage for millions and critical protections for pre-existing conditions
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"Political mega-donor" Senator Kelly Loeffler said she is "100% supportive" of Washington Republican leaders -- including their health care policies that would gut protections for the 1.8 m more
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Cox Issues Statement on Phase One China Agreement
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox regarding signing of the phase one China agreement:
"While the Democrats continue to waste taxpayers dollars on their impeachment charade, President Trump reaffirmed his support for Michigan's farmers and manufacturers, by signing phase one of the China Agreement.
"This transformative deal will create jobs, and further strengthen our booming economy.
"By leveling the playing field more
National Press Photographers Association Joins Letter Regarding Press Restrictions During the Impeachment Trial
ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- The National Press Photographers Association issued the following news:
With 57 media organizations, the NPPA joined in a letter from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) regarding press restrictions during the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump, which was sent to Senate leadership, the Senate Sergeant at Arms, and the U.S. Capitol Police.
The letter can be viewed at this link (https://nppa.org/sites/default/files/1-16-20%20-%20Impeach more
Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Kleeb Assails Nebraska's GOP Lawmakers for Support of Trump in Ukraine Scandal
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 17 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release:
NDP Chair Jane Kleeb on Thursday assailed GOP Reps. Don Bacon, Jeff Fortenberry and Adrian Smith and Sens. Ben Sasse and Deb Fischer for their unwavering support of President Trump for withholding military aid to Ukraine -- which a nonpartisan federal watchdog agency said violated the law.
"Now that you know Trump broke the law ... will you change your stance and speak in support of the impeachment?" more
Public Citizen Issues Statement on GAO Report on Trump Administration Withholding Congressionally Approved Ukraine Security Aid
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement on Jan. 16 by Lisa Gilbert, vice president of legislative affairs:
Note: A new report from the government's independent nonpartisan watchdog, Government Accountability Office (GAO), said that the Trump administration violated the law when it withheld congressionally approved Ukraine security aid. This news comes on the day impeachment articles move officially to the U.S. Senate, and Chief Justice John Roberts swears in the sen more
Rep. Brooks Discusses Impeachment of President Trump on 'Varney & Co.'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, issued the following transcript of Fox Business Network's 'Varney & Co.':
Thursday, on Fox Business Network's "Varney & Co.", Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) slammed Socialist Democrats' sham impeachment of President Trump and outlined what he expects from the Senate impeachment trial.
Click on the image above or HERE (https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6123397343001/#sp=show-clips) for video of Congressman Brooks on Fox Business
Full transcript of more
Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on GAO Report Finding That Trump Administration Illegally Withheld Ukraine Aid
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Jan. 16 after a new report released by the non-partisan Government Accountability Office, which found that the Trump administration illegally violated the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by withholding foreign aid to Ukraine:
"Today's GAO report confirms the House of Representatives rightfully impeached President Donald Trump. This is basic civics: the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to more
Rep. Engel Issues Statement on GAO Report Regarding President Trump Withholding Ukraine Security Assistance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 16 on the finding by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office that President Trump violated the law by withholding security assistance to Ukraine:
"The evidence in the impeachment inquiry was clear as day that the President abused the power of his office for personal political gain, jeopardizing our national security in the process. Today's repo more
Rep. LaMalfa Issues Statement on Nomination of Impeachment Managers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following statement after the House voted to nominate the Impeachment Managers, thus sending the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate:
"After 28 days, Nancy Pelosi finally decided to hand the reins of her partisan impeachment game over to the Senate. After stating that it was "urgent" to impeach the President, she has sat on the articles of impeachment, refusing to hold a vote to name House Impeachment Managers. Nothing has cha more
Rep. Lofgren Reacts to Being Named Impeachment Manager
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 15:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) as one of the seven impeachment managers for the trial of the president.
"It is with honor and determination that I accept this responsibility to fulfill my oath of office to hold the president accountable," said Rep. Lofgren. "As the only member of Congress who has participated as part of the Judiciary Committees for all three modern impeachm more
Rep. Maloney Issues Statement on GAO Finding That President Trump Violated Federal Law by Withholding Security Assistance From Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 16 after the independent Government Accountability Office issued a legal opinion concluding that the Trump administration violated federal law by withholding hundreds of millions of dollars appropriated by Congress to help Ukraine combat Russian aggression:
"Today's report is extremely troubling because it documents in great detail President Tru more
Rep. Nadler Issues Statement on Appointing House Managers for Impeachment Trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor statement on Jan. 15 in support of a resolution (H.Res. 798) appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of President Trump:
"Madam Speaker, the resolution before us today appoints managers to prosecute the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.
"This trial is necessary because President Trump gravely abused the power of his office when he stro more
Rep. Pence Issues Statement on Senate Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on the Senate passage of President Trump's U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement:
"Signing USMCA into law will bring billions to our nation and tens of thousands of new jobs for Americans. This is a huge win for American workers, farmers and manufacturers, and it's about time Congress got to the People's work instead of a partisan impeachment circus.
"I applaud the Trump Administration's dedication to our nation's farmers more
Rep. Quigley Introduces Bipartisan 'Eyes on the Courts Act' Allowing Cameras in Courtrooms
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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- By requiring cameras in all Supreme Court and federal appellate court proceedings, the "Eyes on the Court Act" would finally bring cases addressing some of the most important issues facing our country into the public view.
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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), cont more
Rep. Schakowsky Issues Statement Regarding GAO Report on Aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on Jan. 16:
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and a member of the House Budget Committee, made the following statement after the Government Accountability Office issued their legal opinion on the actions surrounding the withholding of foreign aid to Ukraine:
"There is no sham, no hoax, no made-up reason for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Today, we have another legal findin more
Rep. Schiff Issues Statement on Senate Impeachment Trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following statement on Jan. 16:
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the lead House Manager for the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump, issued the following statement:
"Today's decision by the Government Accountability Office that President Trump broke the law when he withheld hundreds of millions of dollars of vital military aid to Ukraine demonstrates once again that the President violated his constitutional duty to ta more
Sen. Collins Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial Process
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement on the impeachment trial process:
There has been a lot of mischaracterization and misunderstanding about my position on the process the Senate should follow for the impeachment trial.
Rather than have my position relayed through the interpretation of others, I wanted to state it directly:
1. From the outset, I have said that we should follow the model that we used with the Clinton impeachment trial.
2. That more
Sen. Cruz on Hannity: Once President Able to Defend Himself, I'm Confident That President Will Be Acquitted
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, on Wednesday appeared on Fox News' 'Hannity' and the Joe Pags Show after the House took a vote to name their impeachment managers and send the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Catch Sen. Cruz's full interview with Sean Hannity here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0ofqXKGBUs&) and the Joe Pags Show here (https://www.youtube.com/ more
Sen. Duckworth Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following statement after being sworn in as a juror for the impeachment trial of President Trump:
"I raised my right hand to once again to swear an oath to this nation: to do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws," Duckworth said. "What I hope for in this trial is to see witnesses, documents and evidence, and then I will deliberate. Trials have witnesses, cover-ups don't. We need a transparent process so tha more
Sen. Durbin Continues to Call For Fair and Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
On the day that Senators will be sworn in as jurors in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) once again called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to conduct a fair impeachment trial with key witnesses and documents directly related to the Trump Administration's decision-making regarding the delay in military aid to Ukrai more
Sen. Durbin Issues Statement on GAO Report Confirming Violation of Impoundment Control Act by Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on Jan. 16:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a legal decision, which finds that the Trump Administration's order to hold $250 million in defense aid to Ukraine violated the Impoundment Control Act, a law passed by Congress to rein in Nixon- more
Sen. Gillibrand Issues Statement on President Trump Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following statement on President Trump Impeachment Trial:
"With the Senate trial set to begin, I will do my constitutional duty to hold the president accountable and try him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The facts laid out by the House are disturbing. According to an admission by his own chief of staff, President Trump withheld military aid to an ally, currently engaged in warfare with Russia, in more
Sen. Grassley Presides Over Start of Historic Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), as president pro tempore of the United States Senate, presided over the opening of the impeachment trial of the President of the United States.
The opening of the trial today included the presentation of articles of impeachment by the managers from the House of Representatives and the swearing-in of the Chief Justice of the United States, who will now preside ove more
Sen. Harris Demands Senate Judiciary Committee Halt Nominations During Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday pressed her colleagues to halt all judicial nominations during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Harris pointed to the inappropriateness of moving forward with judicial nominees while the president is charged with high crimes and misdemeanors.
"In light of the fact that the Senate i more
Sen. Harris: 'The Very Integrity of the United States Senate is on Trial'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Thursday joined Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) at a press conference to discuss the need for the Senate to call firsthand witnesses and demand direct evidence of the president's misconduct in the impeachment trial of President Trump.
"I would argue that no more
Sen. Inhofe Praises Senate Passage of USMCA: 'Oklahoma Workers are Winning Under President Trump'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) praised the Senate passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which would replace the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement.
"I am pleased to see the USMCA pass through the Senate today," Inhofe said. "American farmers, businesses and manufacturers put pressure on Speaker Pelosi after House Democrats intentionally delayed its considerat more
Sen. Reed Issues Statement on President Trump Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement:
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to transmit two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for "abuse of power" and "obstruction of Congress," formally setting the stage for the president to be tried in the U.S. Senate.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement:
"President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives for the serious charges of abuse of power more
Sen. Toomey Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement regarding the opening of the Senate's impeachment trial of President Trump:
"The impeachment of any president is an extraordinary event and I take my role in the Senate process very seriously," said Senator Toomey.
"The Senate should conduct a fair trial consistent with past precedent. We will allow House managers to make their case, the President's lawyers to make their defense, and senators to pose questio more
Sen. Whitehouse Issues Statement on Opening of Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement regarding the opening of an impeachment trial in the Senate:
"Is a solemn day, as the Senate prepares to carry out the serious duty that the Founding Fathers charged us with. Every senator has just sworn an oath to 'do impartial justice.' That oath can only be upheld if the Senate allows the witnesses and evidence necessary to get to the truth about the acts charged in the impeachment." more
Senator David Perdue Talks Impeachment Latest on Fox News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. David Perdue, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) joined Trace Gallagher on Fox News Reporting to discuss the latest on impeachment.
Click here (https://youtu.be/UwRt7-H9eEc) or on the image below to watch the interview.
Highlights:
Dramatic Difference: "You'll see a dramatic difference between the trial we conduct in the U.S. Senate and the sham that we saw in the U.S. House of Representatives. We will take this serious more
House Minority Leader McCarthy Issues Floor Remarks on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following floor remarks:
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) spoke on the House Floor on the predetermined process that forever damaged the remedy of impeachment. Ahead of the vote to transmit the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, finally taking place after a month of counterproductive and harmful delays, he said, "This is not a moment this body should be proud of."
Highlights as prepared are more
House Speaker Pelosi Names Impeachment Managers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 15:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Impeachment Managers.
"Today, I have the privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of the President," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "It is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the President's impeachment and removal. The Impeachment Managers represent the patriotism, pluralism and vibrancy of America."
"The House has demonst more
On CNBC, Sen. Portman Highlights Two Big Trade Victories for American Workers, Farmers & Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
In an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, Senator Rob Portman highlighted the economic benefits of two trade agreements: the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Agreement, which is expected to pass the Senate today, and the phase one trade agreement with China signed by President Trump yesterday.
Portman has been a leading advocate for USMCA, which will create at least 176,000 new jobs, expand opportuni more
Rep. Byrne Issues Floor Remarks on Senate Impeachment Trial Witnesses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, issued the following floor remarks on the Senate impeachment trial witnesses:
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding House Democrats' insincere claims that witnesses are needed in a Senate trial to get the facts. His prepared remarks are below.
Congressman Byrne said: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After a long, embarrassing month, the House will finally transmit the articles of impeachment a more
Rep. Byrne Issues Statement on House Vote to Send Articles of Impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, issued the following statement after the House voted to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate:
Congressman Byrne said: "After a month of playing games, Speaker Pelosi has finally given up and sent her impeachment articles to the Senate. I am proud to have fought against this sham every step of the way, and I hope that the Senate will move quickly to dismiss these articles. It's time to finally address the issues the American people more
Rep. Carter Issues Statement on Vote to Transmit Articles of Impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following statement after House Democrats voted to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate:
"Throughout the entire impeachment process, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats decried the urgency of impeaching the President of the United States. However, instead of transmitting the articles to the Senate immediately after they voted to impeach the President in the House, Nancy Pelosi let the articles sit on her desk for a mon more
Rep. Cisneros Votes to Send Both Articles of Impeachment to the Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) voted to send both articles of impeachment against the President of the United States to the Senate. On December 18, 2019, the House voted to impeach President Trump on two charges: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
"Today's procedural vote represents the next step in impeachment proceedings, following the President's actions to undermine the more
Rep. Cohen Issues Statement in Supports Choice of Managers for Senate Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Stephen Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement:
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- Agrees Speaker Pelosi's choices represent the "patriotism, pluralism and vibrancy of America"
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Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, praised Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her choice of seven managers for the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump.
Congressman Cohen made the following sta more
Rep. Cole Issues Statement on House Transmission of Impeachment Articles to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement:
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi finally allowed a House vote to name impeachment managers and send Democrats' two impeachment articles to the Senate. Speaker Pelosi has withheld the articles for four weeks.
"After House Democrats' unfair and partisan rush to impeach the president last year, it is well past time that Speaker Pelosi release their so-called u more
Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on Vote to Appoint House Managers for Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on Jan. 15 after voting to appoint the House managers for the impeachment trial of President Trump:
"The facts of the impeachment case against President Trump are indisputable, and new evidence strengthens them by the day. In July 2019, President Trump abused the power of his office for his own political gain by soliciting foreign interference into the 2020 election while withholding Congressionally-appr more
Rep. Demings Appointed Impeachment Manager
ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Val Demings, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 15:
Rep. Val Demings (FL-10), a member of the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees, was appointed by Speaker Pelosi as an Impeachment Manager to present the case for impeachment to the U.S. Senate.
Said Rep. Demings, "I am honored to have the opportunity to help defend our republic in this incredible moment in history. I hope that every American who believes in democracy will take a stand.
"Th more
Rep. Gianforte Issues Statement on Appointment of Impeachment Managers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following statement on Jan. 15:
Following today's vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to appoint Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment managers, Congressman Greg Gianforte (R-Mont.) released the following statement:
"The sham marches on, slowly. After being in such a hurry to jam their partisan impeachment through the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats continue to play their political game after slow- more
Rep. Gonzalez Issues Statement on House Vote to Appoint Managers for Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following statement on the House vote to appoint managers for the impeachment trial of President Trump:
"Our democracy is in good hands with the newly designated House Impeachment Managers.
"The evidence that came before the House was a clear and convincing case of an abuse of power by President Trump to use his office for personal and political gain.
"There is no one better to present this case to the Senate and I urge Senat more
Rep. Graves Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment Being Transmitted to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Tom Graves, R-Georgia, issued the following statement:
Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) released the following statement after voting "no" on H.Res.798, a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States. This resolution marks the last U.S. House of Representatives vote in the impeachment process. Passage of the resolution officially sends the two articles of impeachment, which were passed by the H more
Rep. Kustoff Issues Statement on Vote to Transfer Articles of Impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement on Jan. 15 regarding the procedural vote to transfer the articles of impeachment to the Senate:
"Since day one, Speaker Pelosi claimed impeachment was an urgent and time-sensitive matter yet chose to delay sending the articles over to the Senate for almost a month. The fact of the matter is President Trump committed no high crime or misdemeanor, and this impeachment was conducted on a purely political basis," more
Rep. Long Issues Statement on Appointment of Impeachment Trial Managers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Billy Long, R-Missouri, issued the following statement on the appointment of the impeachment trial managers:
"After 28 days, the House finally voted on a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of President Trump. I voted against this resolution because I believe that the managers named by Speaker Pelosi have repeatedly demonstrated their hatred for President Trump and are therefore unable to be objective. In the months leading up to more
Rep. Luetkemeyer Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri, issued the following statement regarding House Democrats' articles of impeachment being sent to the Senate:
"Nearly a month after passing the articles of impeachment Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats continually called 'urgent' and a 'national security concern,' they finally agreed to release the articles to the Senate. This on again off again strategy has, once again, shown the American people that this process has been nothing more more
Rep. Marshall Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following statement:
Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., voted NO to appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. Congressman Marshall issued a statement after the vote:
"For months, Democrats said impeachment was urgent and that they'd already proven their case. Then Nancy Pelosi refused to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate for four weeks and now says we need to see m more
Rep. McHenry Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Jan. 15 on the articles of impeachment resolution (H.Res. 798):
"Again today, the House is focused solely on my Democratic colleagues' years long obsession: undoing the results of the 2016 election. While obvious from the beginning, Speaker Pelosi's month long delay in transmitting the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate has confirmed the political goals behind Congressional Democrats' drive f more
Rep. Meuser Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Jan. 15:
Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the statement after voting against House Resolution 798, which appoints impeachment managers for the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump:
For months, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Chairmen Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler have been claiming that the impeachment of President Trump is an 'urgent matter' requiring immediate action by Congress, but the America more
Rep. Palmer Issues Statement on Impeachment Articles
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following statement on Jan. 15:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi transmitted the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the U.S. Senate and appointed impeachment managers for the impending Senate trial. Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06) released the following statement:
"Today's vote to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate and to confirm managers for the Senate trial is a simple continuation of the Democrats' abuse o more
Rep. Reschenthaler Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement:
Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his opposition to H.Res. 798, House Democrats' resolution to transmit the sham articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate.
"Speaker Pelosi's decision to delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate only showed the American people how weak House Democrats' case really is. Nothing has changed over these past few weeks, more
Rep. Roe Issues Statement on Impeachment Trial of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement:
Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), released the following statement after voting against H.Res. 798, a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States:
"House Democrats pushed through a partisan impeachment sham last fall under the pretense this was an urgent threat, and it took 28 days for Speaker Pelosi to finally decide to send the Arti more
Rep. Rogers Issues Floor Remarks on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following floor remarks on the articles of impeachment:
"Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats continue to be obsessed with trying to undo the 2016 election. Pelosi's sham of a witch hunt is baseless, useless and downright shameful. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to put America first with the best economy in generations, historic low unemployment, rebuilding our military, a record number of conservative federal judges and fixing more
Rep. Spano Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Ross Spano, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Jan. 15:
Representative Ross Spano (Florida-15) released the following statement regarding the Speaker's four-week delay in transmitting the articles of impeachment and H. Res. 798, A resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States.
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi withheld the articles of impeachment from the Senate for four long weeks. She cl more
Rep. Tipton Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colorado, issued the following statement:
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on sending the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate and the seven House members who will manage the trial. The resolution passed along party lines, with the exception of one Democrat voting with Republicans. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) released the following statement following the vote:
"Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly stated her party's parti more
Rep. Wenstrup Issues Statement on Vote to Transmit Articles of Impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on Jan. 15 after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a vote to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate:
"I find it ironic that Speaker Pelosi claimed that impeachment could not wait because the case for it was so strong and such a matter of national security, but then waited a month to transmit articles of impeachment to the Senate. Perhaps she realized that not one fact witness in the House testified that more
Sen. Braun Issues Statement on Transmission of Articles of Impeachment to Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi transmitting the articles of impeachment to the Senate:
"Finally, Speaker Pelosi has decided to stop her senseless delay and deliver the partisan articles of impeachment for a trial in the Senate.
"President Trump will for the first time in this sham process have a chance to fully exonerate himself. Pelosi, Schumer and Schiff spent weeks in a failed attempt to control the Senate tria more
Sen. McConnell Issues Floor Statement on Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Jan. 14, on impeachment:
Tomorrow will be 4 weeks--4 weeks-- since House Democrats impeached the President of the United States with purely partisan support.
Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Schiff did not wait to fill out the factual record. They did not even wait to see their own subpoenas through the legal system. They plowed ahead for two reasons: The more
Sen. Perdue Issues Statement on Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. David Perdue, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on Jan. 15 on the House formally sending Articles of Impeachment to the Senate:
"Democrats have politicized impeachment and denied President Trump his fundamental right to due process. It's clear Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives failed to make their case.
"While these two articles are totally illegitimate, Leader McConnell is prepared to conduct a fair trial in the U.S. Senate and get back to work more
What Senator Collins Isn't Telling You: She's Throwing Cold Water on Including Evidence in Impeachment Trial
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 16 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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- Collins' "willful blindness" is at odds with the standard she set 20 years ago
- If Senator Collins is actually committed to getting "to the truth", she must use her power in the Senate to secure a fair trial
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Yesterday, Senator Susan Collins threw cold water on including new evidence from Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas in the upcoming impeachment trial.
This newly released evidence, w more
Sen. Blackburn on Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement regarding the participation of the four Senators running for president in the Senate impeachment trial:
"Tomorrow, one hundred United States Senators will be sworn in to serve in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
"Four of those Senators must recuse themselves for their unparalleled political interest in seeing this President removed from office.
"These four Democrats, Senators Bennet, Klob more
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Ala. A.G. Marshall Presents Lee-Scott Academy With 2019 Safe School Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 17 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release on Jan. 16:
Attorney General Steve Marshall presented Lee-Scott Academy in Auburn with the Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Attorney General's 2019 Safe School Award for a private school. There is one statewide award for a private school, of which Lee-Scott is the recipient.
Schools were selected as winners of the Attorney General's 2019 Safe School Award from each of the eight state sch more
Miami-Dade County Public Schools: School Board Approves Contracts for Three GOB Projects Valued at $16.5 Million
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Miami-Dade School Board approved the commissioning of architects and construction managers related to three General Obligation Bond (GOB) projects valued at approximately $13.7 million, and awarded a contract for a project valued at $3.8 million at its regular monthly meeting yesterday.
Voters overwhelmingly approved the GOB in 2012 to renovate, remodel and replace schools; expand student capacit more
Texas State Teachers Association: Dallas ISD Teachers Appeal Pay Cuts Under District's Appraisal System
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17 -- The Texas State Teachers Association issued the following news release:
NEA-Dallas, an affiliate of the Texas State Teachers Association, filed an appeal with the Texas Supreme Court, seeking an order to require state Education Commissioner Mike Morath to rehear its grievance against some components of Dallas ISD's teacher appraisal system.
Many Dallas ISD teachers, including some NEA-Dallas members, suffered cuts in take-home pay after they received their first evalu more
