WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13160) on Jan. 23, 2026. The white paper is written by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus, research and library services acting head Kathleen E. Marchsteiner and research assistant Jane M. Wright. Here are excerpts: * * * Commemorating the Anniversaries of Natural Disasters: Past Practices and Considerations for Congress Each Congress, some Members typically introduce legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from FirstBanc of Alabama Inc., Talladega, to merge with FBDC Financial Corp. indirectly acquiring First Fidelity Bank, both of Fort Payne, Alabama. This proposal was submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. These regulations require companies to seek Board approval before acquiring assets, ownership, or voting shares of another bank or bank holding company. The review process ens  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Jan. 25 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Moving policy forward: Alumna's legislative victory ensures prosthetic access for every Georgian By Al Weston W hen Georgia College & State University alumna Cristalei Polk ('16) walks into the Georgia State Capitol, she isn't just representing her profession. She's representing her patients. A licensed and certified prosthetist-orthotist practicing in Atlanta, Polk helps patients regain mobility after amp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Memorializes Gospel Music Legend Richard Smallwood with Resolution and Choir Celebration on Capitol Steps * Last week, Senator Warnock honored the late gospel music icon Reverend Richard Smallwood steps away from the United States Capitol Warnock joined the choirs of Howard University and Metropolitan Baptist Church in singing one of Smallwood's most famous songs, "Total Prais  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following testimony by David Michaels, a professor of environmental and occupational health at the Milken Institute School of Public Health of George Washington University, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Protecting the American Stone Slab Industry From Lawfare": * * * Good morning Chairman Jordan, Ranking Membe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Scores Highest Anti-Corruption Grade by End Citizens United * End Citizens United awarded Senator Warnock with an anti-corruption grade of A+, the highest possible grade Senator Warnock was among a select few lawmakers who achieved this top honor, all 535 House and Senate lawmakers were graded End Citizens United bases its scoring on several criteria, including cosponsoring specifi  more