WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- AIDS Foundation Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing support for maintaining the collection of HIV data through the National HIV Surveillance System (NHSS). The foundation emphasizes that consistent data collection is crucial for effectively addressing the ongoing HIV epidemic in the United States. In its letter, the organization recalls the critical role that data played since the early days  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Demand Noem Provide Information on CBP & ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Statement on Voting to Release the Epstein Files * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act to release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell: "The American people want and deserve answers on the horrific crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Secures Federal Funding To Improve Safety on County Road 144 in Bargersville * Bargersville, IN Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN) secured $1.6 million in federal funding to help rebuild County Road 144 in Bargersville a stretch of road local leaders have flagged for years. After hearing directly from them about the accidents and growing risks along this corridor, Mr. Shreve  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Holsum Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging bakery illegally fired a long-time employee instead of accommodating her disabilities INDIANAPOLIS - Holsum of Fort Wayne, Inc., a wholesale bakery with two locations in northern Indiana, will pay $50,000, amend workplace policies, and offer additional training to its employees to settle a disabilit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Statement on Efforts to Release Epstein Files and Protect Victims * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed legislation requiring full transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement: "I have always supported full transparency when it comes to the Epstein files. Before my time in Congress, I served as a case manager  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Underscores Community Solutions to Strengthen Families * Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) participated in a Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee hearing on Innovation for Foster Youth's Success. During the hearing, he highlighted CarePortal, an organization that connects families with the physical resources they need through local partners. These items, which range from car seats  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym Votes to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405), legislation that would release the Epstein files. "From the beginning, I've said that the American people deserve transparency, which is why I voted to release the files," Rep. Yakym said. "I ran on  more