HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 4 (TNSPer) -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on May 3, 2022: The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Board of Directors today announced Luke Bernstein as its next president and CEO. A seasoned financial, government, and public policy professional with over 20 years of experience, Bernstein most recently served as executive vice president and chief operations and technology officer at Orrstown Financial   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSPol) -- Earthjustice issued the following joint news release with 63 environmental groups: Environmental groups across the country are urging Senator Schumer to schedule confirmation votes as soon as possible for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nominees Dr. Carlton Waterhouse and Professor David Uhlmann. These highly qualified nominees have the broad support of environmental and environmental justice organizations, representing millions of people throughout the count  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 4 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce the addition of partner Dennis Boren to the firm's Detroit, Michigan office and nationally recognized labor and employment department. Boren joins Dinsmore after a 40-year career with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). His most recent role there was as regional attorney for Region 7, which includes the Lower Peninsula of Michigan as well as four Uppe  more

BRONX, New York, May 3 (TNStalk) -- The Fordham Political Review issued the following commentary: * * * By Brian Hartan April 24th is Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, during which countries from around the world commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Similar to years prior, we saw heads of state like President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voice their support to join Armenian communities in honoring the memory of the victims. Unfortunately, however, the United States  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following statement by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra involving a hybrid hearing on April 27, 2022, entitled "Consumers First: Semi-Annual Report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau": * * * I am pleased to appear before you today in conjunction with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) submission of the Semiannual Report to Congress. In my first six months as Director, the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Oregon, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement on May 4, 2022: * * * Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement on the passing of Norman Y. Mineta: "Norm was the Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation and one of my mentors when I first came to Congress, and I benefited tremendously from his leadership and guidance.  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSPol) -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release on May 4, 2022: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today paid tribute to former United States congressman, military veteran, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, aviation champion and American legend Norman Y. Mineta, who passed away yesterday at age 90. "Norm Mineta's life story is one of values, accomplishment and dignity," Bolen said. "He was a  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 6 (TNStalk) -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following statement: * * * "I was honored to spend a few minutes talking with President Zelenskyy - the Winston Churchill of our time - this morning. "I thanked the President for his leadership, his example, and his commitment to liberty, and I saluted the courage of the Ukrainian people. President Zelenskyy assured me that they will not waver in their fight against Putin's barbarism and thuggery. "Americans   more

PALO ALTO, California, May 5 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following statement on May 4, 2022: * * * Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) released the following statement on the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta. "Yesterday, I lost a dear friend, a mentor and a colleague, and our country lost a compassionate leader, a civil rights champion and a good and great man who served his country in the military, in Congress, and as a cabinet secretary in two administrations. Norm Min  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on May 4, 2022: Mr. President, last week, my staff found a photo from a congressional trip I made to Eastern Europe in 1991. In one of the photos, I was standing in front of a wall. There is a message on the wall painted in big letters. It reads: "Freedom for Baltic Countries." I remember that trip. The trip had special resonance for me and my family. E  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on May 3, 2022: Mr. President, I rise today to call for the rapid confirmation of Kenneth Wainstein to be Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, or I&A, sits at a critical juncture--between the analytic work of the intelligence community and the information-shari  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 4 (TNStalk) -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following statement by President George W. Bush on the death of ex-Secretary Norman Y. Mineta: * * * "Laura and I mourn the passing of our friend, Norm Mineta. Norm's is a wonderful American story about someone who overcame hardship and prejudice to serve in the United States Army, Congress, and the Cabinet of two Presidents. "As my Secretary of Transportation, he showed great leadership in helping prevent fur  more