INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 289 placing increased burdens on state agencies and educational diversity programs and SB 235 eliminating DEI programs in state agencies and public universities. Chris Daley, ACLU of Indiana executive director, issued the following statement: "In an increasingly diverse state, Indiana elected officials should b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 23, 2025 ARMY Sherlock, Smith, and Adams Inc.,* Montgomery, Alabama (W912DY-25-D-0049); Miller-Remick Michael Baker JV,* Cherry Hill, New Jersey (W912DY-25-D-0048); AE Works LTD.,* Sewickley, Pennsylvania (W912DY-25-D-0035); Apogee Consulting Group PA,* Cary, North Carolina (W912DY-25-D-0036); Health Facility Solutions,* Wichita, Kansas (W912DY-25-D-0047); Burdette, Koehler, Murphy and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Reintroduces Legislation to End Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Senator Jim Banks (R- Indiana), and Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), today reintroduced The Restoring Trade Fairness Act to end Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China. This le  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the "Organizational Meeting to Consider the Rules of the Committee on the Budget for the 119th Congress AND the Committee on the Budget's Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 119th Congress." Opening Statement as Delivered: "When I say I'm proud of what we  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Champions Pro-Life Movement's Successes in Nebraska, Calls for Passage of Born-Alive Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), celebrated the pro-life movement's successful ballot initiatives in Nebraska. "The pro-life movement is about love, compassion, dignity, and respect. Nebraska is a pro-life state, and Nebraska has been a leader in t  more