WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R43977) on Aug. 12, 2024, by senior technical information specialist Gary Sidor: * * * Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Introduction May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. It is a time to recognize the contributions and achievements of Americans of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island descent. This guide is designed to assist congressional offices wit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R43978) on Aug. 12, 2024, by senior technical information specialist Gary Sidor: * * * Older Americans Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Introduction May is Older Americans Month (OAM) - a time some celebrate and pay tribute to older people across the country. Since 1992, the Administration on Aging (AOA) has selected an annual theme for OAM. The May 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which enco  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 14, 2024, to The Hill: * * * Domestic Politics Have Always Affected Hostage Deals By Brian Michael Jenkins The recent prisoner swap (https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4806365-russian-american-prisoner-swap/#:~:text=The%20United%20States%2C%20Western%20allies,for%20months%20or%20even%20years.) between the U.S. and Russia, which also involved prisoners from Germany, Slovenia and Belarus, e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1279. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Stev  more