WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Huffman, Raskin Co-Lead Resolution Defending Separation of Church and State * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution that honors the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state. The lawmakers are proud to defend the Founders' vision of a country in which everyone is free  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-MN, has introduced legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peace Corps volunteers in recognition of their 65 years of service dedicated to world peace and friendship. The Peace Corps, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, has seen nearly 250,000 volunteers serve in over 140 countries, contributing substantially to various sectors including education, health, and community development. The upcoming acknowledgment coincides with   more