WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11546) on May 6, 2024, by Ben Wilhelm, government organization and management analyst: * * * Removal of Inspectors General: Rules, Practice, and Considerations for Congress In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act (IG Act; P.L. 95-452) with the intent to improve oversight within certain executive branch agencies. During the floor debate on the legislation, Senator Thomas Eagleton  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Yesterday, alongside Representative August Pfluger, Congressman Ellzey proudly co-sponsored a critical piece of legislation aimed at protecting American taxpayers' dollars. This legislation, introduced in partnership with Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), utilizes the Congressional Review Act to nullify President Biden's decision to use taxpayer subsidies for illegal immigrants' healthcar  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 10, 2024: * * * Keeping the Embers Alive: Biden Reignites U.S.-Africa Relations with Kenyan State Visit By Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, Cameron Hudson, Khasai Makhulo and Catherine Nzuki Black, red, and green will color the streets of Washington, D.C., on May 23, 2024, as the Kenyan flag is raised to welcome President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Chebet for the Republic of Kenya's   more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Barnard College issued the following news dated May 6, 2024: Barnard College announced today that Ruth J. Simmons, distinguished scholar, author, and president emerita of Smith College, Brown University, and Prairie View A&M University, will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2024 at Barnard College's 132nd Commencement on May 15, 2024. As part of the late-afternoon ceremony in midtown Manhattan, Simmons will also receive the Barnard Medal of Distinction, the College  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: This week, Representatives Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a Congressional Review Act to strike President Biden's taxpayer subsidies to illegal immigrants. This crucial legislation aims to prevent taxpayer funds from being used to provide healthcare benefits to illegal immigrants under the Biden administration's new rule. "This Administration has been   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman August Pfluger took a bold stance to safeguard American taxpayers' hard-earned dollars by introducing a Congressional Review Act to strike President Biden's taxpayer subsidies to illegal immigrants with Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07). This crucial legislation aims to prevent taxpayer funds from being used to provide healthcare benefits to illegal immigrants under the Biden adminis  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on May 10, 2024, honoring Mother's Day: * * * Today, we show gratitude to moms and mother-figures for loving their children unconditionally; raising them with care, courage, and grit; and leading by the power of their example. On my desk in the Oval Office, I have a picture of my mother, Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Finnegan, in Grant Park on the night that President Barack Obama and I won the 2008 election. That night, my mo  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, May 10 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release: On May 3rd, 2024, President Joseph Biden awarded Clarence B. Jones, Esq. the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) proudly celebrates this prestigious recognition of Mr. Jones, a member of AGF's Advisory Board. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States and serves as a testament to Mr. Jones' contributions to the Civil Rights Movem  more

BERKELEY, California, May 8 -- The University of California issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, the University of California announced that 21st Century Policing Solutions (21CP) will lead the independent investigation of the actions that led to violence on the UCLA campus last week. 21CP is a nationally recognized consultant known for expertise in policing reform, content-neutral policing of demonstrations, and helping higher education institutions enhance community safety  more