WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Releases Statement on Georgia-Pacific Closure in Mt. Olive, Highlights Layoff Resources Now Available * SPRINGFIELD, IL Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on the recent closure of Georgia-Pacific in Mt. Olive. Budzinski encourages those impacted to attend the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) workshops and job fair.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter defends Christians against corrupt Ethiopian government in new resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution condemning the Ethiopian government for its many human rights violations, including the persecution of Christians, and urging the Secretary of State to use all available diplomatic tools to protect innocent civilians against their abu  more