GREENWOOD, Indiana, June 1 (TNSawa) -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news: * * * Sam Atkinson - Gallaudet University, Associate Athletic Director for Communications CSC Warren Berg Award Presented annually to a CSC college division (NCAA DII, DIII, NAIA, Two-year Colleges, and Canadian institutions) member who has made outstanding contributions to the field of college athletics communications, and who by his or her activities, has brought dignity and prestige to the profe  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12416) on temporary commemorative works in the District of Columbia on May 30, 2023, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * Temporary Commemorative Works in the District of Columbia The District of Columbia, especially the area around the National Mall, is widely known for its monuments and memorials. These permanent commemorative works, which are located on f  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Scott sits down for an interview with Axios this morning, here's what you need to know about him -- from his pledge to sign a nationwide abortion ban, refusal to name a single policy difference from Donald Trump, and commitment to cutting taxes for the ultra wealthy to his push to end Social Security and Medicare as we know it. Scott called South Carolina's new extreme abortion ban "good news" and has  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 1 (TNSper) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Joe Sutherland, a noted technology executive, public service leader and educator, has been named director of the Emory Center for AI Learning, a newly established center that will promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and community across Emory University. Sutherland will begin his role on June 1. With full programming starting in fall 2023, the Center's mission is to enable Emory students, facult  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSres) -- First Focus on Children, an advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions, issued the following fact sheet in February 2023: * * * Fast, Not Fair: How Expedited Processes Harm Immigrant Children Seeking Protection Over the years, an increasing number of children and families1 have arrived at the U.S. southern border seeking protection from persecution, violence, and abuse. Generally, when chil  more

NEW YORK, June 2 (TNStalk) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on May 31, 2023, to Foreign Affairs: * * * Spying for Human Rights By Sarah Yager, Washington Director The U.S. intelligence community appears to be doing more to document Russian atrocities in the war in Ukraine than it has to document human rights abuses in any conflict in history. American spy agencies have gathered evidence that Russian commanders intentionally targeted civilian areas and planned to kidnap t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 (TNSgov) -- The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: People directly impacted by U.S. immigration failures, families, community members, faith leaders, allies, and activists converged upon the Bob Casey United States Courthouse in Houston, Texas on June 1, 2023. Nearly 100 people represented the hundreds of thousands current and potential DACA recipients to demand that the DACA program remain in pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 266. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "Cesar Chavez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following written testimony by Philip Rossetti, resident senior fellow for energy at the R Street Institute, involving a hearing on May 18, 2023, entitled "Tax Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act: Jobs and Investment in Energy Communities": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo and distinguished senators: Thank you for holding this hearing today on the effect of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act on jobs and in  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 2 (TNSawa) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that its chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) has received the 2023 Distinguished Chapter Award. This achievement highlights the chapter's commitment to fostering leadership, scholarship, and community service among its members. The University of Phoenix chapter is one of just three to be awarded this distinction in 2023. The   more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on May 31, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at SUNY Chancellor John King's 2023 State of the University Address. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Thank you everyone. Thank you. Thank you. Rancelli, that was perfect. You did a great job and I'm sure all your fellow alumni from SUNY Orange are very proud of you as we all are here  more