WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47679) on Sept. 1, 2023, entitled "Congressional and Executive Authority Over Foreign Trade Agreements:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Recent Hybrid Trade Agreement Practice This section summarizes legal characteristics of selected recent and potential hybrid trade agreements and congressional responses to those agreements. As discussed below, much of the recent practice and debate regarding hyb  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON--U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Lisa Cook to serve an additional, full term on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Dr. Cook is the first Black woman to serve on the Board. Last year, she was confirmed by the Senate to fill an unexpired term on the Board. "Dr. Cook's time on the Board has proven she  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Barbara Kowalcyk, a nationally recognized expert in food safety with training in epidemiology, public health informatics, risk science, regulatory decision-making, and public policy, to be the inaugural director of the Center for Food Safety and Nutrition Security. The new Center will advance food systems that promote public he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration: * Courtney Diesel O'Donnell, Nominee for United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, with the rank of Ambassador * David Huitema, Nominee for Director of the Office of Government Ethics * Christopher Cha  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: The University at Buffalo Distinguished Speakers Series returns for 2023-24 with a lineup of engaging, inspiring and entertaining speakers. The season will feature: * "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider, the first openly transgender contestant to qualify for the game show's Tournament of Champions. * Journalist Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, and l  more

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: Neal Katyal--a prominent lawyer, scholar, and national news commentator who has argued dozens of cases before the Supreme Court--will speak at the University of Hartford about the recent affirmative action ruling and its monumental impact. The University is presenting "What's Next: Unpacking the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action with Neal Katyal" as this fall's Rogow Distinguished Visiting Lec  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 7 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Most recently, Jon Webb and esteemed alumni were selected for the prestigious Leaders USA program former President Barack Obama established. Webb, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduated from Virginia Union University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Recognizing his passion for public health, he furthered his education by obtaining a Master's in Public Health from George Washington University and a  more