MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 19 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following news release: The Alabama Republican Party recently conducted a poll of registered voters across the State of Alabama, and results show "protecting children from woke policies" is the top issue for voters in the Yellowhammer State. The poll surveyed registered voters across the state on a range of issues, from woke policies and access to abortion, to cutting taxes and increasing broadband. Of those surveyed, 36%  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on April 20, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) issued the following statement after House Republicans voted to pass H.R. 734. "H.R. 734 seeks to strip transgender and intersex girls of equal opportunities, further isolating those who disproportionately struggle with mental health challenges, because of how society treats them. This hateful piece of legislation could force every single girl on  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 22 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Doug Burgum signed a bill to ban gender affirming care for trans children in North Dakota despite the calls from many parents, children, and doctors demanding he veto the bill. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Patrick Hart said, "Doug Burgum initially ran on a platform in support of anti-discrimination laws, but the far-right has taken the wheel wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a proposed rule (34 CFR Part 106), published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2023, entitled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance: Sex-Related Eligibility Criteria for Male and Female Athletic Teams." The proposed rule was issued by Secretary Miguel A. Cardona. Here are excerpts: * * * DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 15, 2023.   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSres) -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: By Stephanie Marken And Zach Hrynowski In recent years, a number of state governments have passed legislation regulating how certain topics can be taught or discussed in higher education. In 2022, more than 20 state legislatures were considering bills restricting or regulating discussion, teaching or training related to "divisive concepts" such as gender, race and  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) spoke with Laura Coates on SiriusXM's P.O.T.U.S Channel, where she discussed her work in the first 100 days in the House, the future of reproductive rights for women, Republican efforts to cut critical social programs in their debt limit proposal, and her resolution on the Tennessee Three. Below are excerpts of her remarks and a link to listen to the int  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 22 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2023: This week, Democrats passed legislation to protect abortion rights and got a shout out from VP Harris, while Republicans pushed their MAGA agenda opposing gun safety legislation, undermining our elections, and restricting reproductive rights. And who could forget about the NV GOP going after their own elected officials?? Keep reading for all the highlights! Dems Deliver Senate Democ  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on April 18, 2023, on actions to help families access care and support care workers and family caregivers: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Kezia, and thank you for that introduction. And former Speaker Pelosi, members of the Congress, members of union labor that are here today that make a lot of this possible -- so many of you -- thank you for -- for being here. The Vice President is in Nevada today fighting for rep  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on April 21, 2023, on building healthy communities and advancing environmental justice: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, thank you, Catherine. I appreciate that very much. And I'm sure you all love sitting in the sun here. (Laughter.) But it could be worse; it could be raining. It's a beautiful day, as that old phrase used to go -- "a beautiful day in the neighborhood." It is beautiful. Excuse me, I'm putting on my sung  more

ACCOKEEK, Maryland, April 21 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on April 19, 2023, at an event at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 77 on his vision for the economy: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you, Paula, for that introduction. I appreciate it. And hello, Operating Engineers Local 77. (Applause.) I might note: From the time I announced for the United States Senate when I was a kid, I had the support of the Operating Engineers.   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 18, 2023: * * * LARGEST NUCLEAR SCANDAL IN AMERICAN HISTORY Mr. Speaker, in my home State of Ohio, the largest nuclear scandal in American history has been perpetuated on our public. Ohio's only nuclear power is generated in northern Ohio, along Lake Erie by plants owned by Energy Harbor, previously known as FirstEnergy. For decades, FirstEnergy's custo  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 21, 2023: Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation. Earlier this week, Senators Scott, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson and Mike Braun released a joint statement applauding Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans on their sweeping debt limit package that repeals President Biden and Washington Democrats' obsession with over-taxing and ov  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 19, 2023: Senators Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson and Mike Braun released a joint statement applauding Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans on their sweeping debt limit package that repeals President Biden and Washington Democrats' obsession with over-taxing and over-spending while reforming the wasteful practices responsible for bringing America's debt to $31 trillion. The Senators said,   more

NEW YORK, April 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement on April 17, 2023: * * * Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) issued the following statement on attending the House Judiciary Committee field hearing in New York City on Monday, April 17, 2023. "The pro-crime Republican Party's latest political stunt is to come to New York City and interfere in an ongoing criminal investigation. At the explicit direction of Donald Trum  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on April 17, 2023: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined her colleagues on the Capitol steps to mark 100 days of the House Republican Majority delivering on their Commitment to America. Stefanik highlighted how the House Republican Majority has set the policy pace and addressed the issues that matter to the American people through landmark legislation to bring down energy prices, skyrocketing inflation, a  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on April 21, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made the following statement. "Senate Democrats have introduced and voted in support of legislation that would allow taxpayer-funded abortion, on demand, up to the moment of birth. This is an extreme position and one that wo  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 17, 2023: Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MSNBC's The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart to discuss MAGA Republicans' continued assault on reproductive freedom, threats of economic catastrophe, and refusal to address gun violence. Below is a transcript of the interview: On GOP Putting Politics Over People: "What we are hearing from our Republican colleagues is an absolute co  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on April 21, 2023: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, good afternoon, everybody. I just have a few things at the top. So once again, please bear with me. President Biden has done more than any prior President to tackle the climate crisis, and today he's making clear that he's not done yet. In the Rose Garden this afternoon, with environmental justice leaders and climate   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on April 20, 2023, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everybody. Q: Happy 4/20. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) What is that? (Laughter.) Okay, I have a few things at the top today, so please be patient with me. This morning, the President convened the Major Economies F  more