WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following white paper (No. IN10961) on Dec. 8, 2021, entitled "Senators Lying in State in the U.S. Capitol" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus: * * * On December 9, 2021, Senator Robert Dole, who died on December 5, will lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Traditionally an honor bestowed upon American political and military leaders, 35 individuals (not including Senator Dole) have lain in state or honor in the  more

WEST TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 9 -- The Delaware River Basin Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2021: The Delaware River Basin Commission's (DRBC) 60th anniversary and its accomplishments over the years were recognized during its fourth-quarter public business meeting, held earlier today. "At the November 2, 1961, ceremonial signing of the Delaware River Basin Compact, President John F. Kennedy referred to the formation of the DRBC as a 'bold venture,'" said Steve Tambini   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following special report (No. 248) on Nov. 30, 2021, entitled "Federalism in Crisis: Urgent Action Required to Preserve Self-Government". The report was written by Diane Katz, senior research fellow in regulatory policy at the Institute for Economic Freedom and Opportunity. * * * Federal encroachment on state and local affairs, and the government's incessant regulatory overreach, are perverting America's constitutional framework and its  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Dec. 8, 2021, by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at a virtual discussion at the Summit for Democracy with young democratic leaders from around the world Summit for Democracy: * * * SECRETARY BLINKEN: To those joining us from around the world, welcome. I hope to spend as much of this time in discussion with you, so let me be brief at the start. But I want to say why meeting with young leaders at the Summit for   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3352) to "prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirks  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3327) to "amend the Controlled Substances Act to require the Attorney General to make procurement quotas for opioid analgesics publicly available." The bill was introduced on Dec. 7 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Buil  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3361) to "modify the definition of franchise fee." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3348) to "reauthorize the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in state at 975 President John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., 222 Millike  more