NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that Thomas R. Nides, former long-time Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Deputy Secretary of State, and Ambassador to Israel has joined the firm as Vice Chairman, Strategy and Client Relations. In this new role, Mr. Nides will support a variety of strategic firmwide initiatives and special projects, as well as focus on senior client relationships globally  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In observance of the start of Black History Month, DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie M. Rollins released the following statement: "This month and every month, we celebrate Black history and resilience, along with the countless Black changemakers who have made immeasurable contributions to our nation. We know American history is Black history, with the legacies of pioneers such as  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * ATSDR study finds greater cancer risk due to toxic drinking water exposure * * * On Tuesday, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry released an extensive study (https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/lejeune/cancer-incidence-study.html) that finds increased cancer risks for civilian and military personnel at North Carolina's Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, linked to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a rule (28 CFR Parts 0 and 27), published in the Federal Register on Feb. 2, 2024, entitled "Whistleblower Protection for FBI Employees." The notice was issued by Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: This rule updates the Department of Justice ("Department") regulations on the protection of whistleblowers in the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"). This update reflects changes resulting fr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson released the following statement on the passing of Joe Madison.  It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on the countless memories of my friend, Joe Madison, and the profound impact he made on this world. Joe devoted his life to the mission of civil rights advocacy, working tirelessly to uplift the stories of marginalized communities. He understood the power of advo  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances Bach's Lunch -- 12:10 p.m., Feb. 1, Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center, University Park campus. Bach's Lunch is a weekly concert series during the school year. Concerts are brief in order to make it possible for the University  more