WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47331) on Dec.12, 2022, entitled "U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: FY2023 Appropriations" by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States provides foreign assistance to Latin American and Caribbean countries to support development and other U.S. objectives. U.S. policymakers have emphasized differ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2022: * * * Congressman Steve Cohen, who has advocated for the release of records and files associated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy throughout his career in public office, expressed disappointment with the National Archives and Records Administration's limited release of the remaining records, and made the following statement today. "The American people have waited too long   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSawa) -- The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts issued the following news release: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Adam Sandler on March 19, 2023 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. Broadcast details will be announced at a la  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- President Biden issued the following memorandum on Dec. 15, 2022: * * * Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies SUBJECT: Certifications Regarding Disclosure of Information in Certain Records Related to the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy Section 1. Policy. As set forth in the Presidential Memorandum of October 22, 2021 (Temporary Certification Regarding Disclosure of Information in Certain Records Related to the Assassination of Presid  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 5240) to "redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the Salem Maritime National Historic Park. The bill was introduced on Dec. 13. 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 Milliken Blvd.,  more