WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47505) on April 7, 2023, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the eight federal region  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on April 21, 2023, honoring Earth Day: * * * America's natural wonders help define who we are as a Nation. They unite and renew us, a constant reminder of something bigger than ourselves. But nature is not only a catalyst for reflection -- it demands action. On Earth Day, we celebrate the modern environmental movement that kicked off 53 years ago, when millions of Americans of every age and background first rallied toget  more

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, April 20 (TNStalk)(TNSpar) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following remarks on April 18, 2023, by Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen at the launch of a partnership agreement with Fayetteville State University: * * * DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR PALOMA ADAMS-ALLEN: It is such a pleasure to be here at Fayetteville State University; to join Chancellor Allison and all of you; to meet with FSU students and faculty as USAID deepens its engageme  more