PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Organizations Respond to Sen. Dave McCormick's False Account of Chester County The following statement is in direct response to Sen. Dave McCormick's claims about the Chester County voter rolls incident and can be attributed to the ACLU of Pennsylvania, New Pennsylvania Project, and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania: Sen. McCo  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Honors Service Champions with Charitable Donation to Support Local Communities In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Aramark employees across the country had the opportunity to serve their communities--and to inspire others through a special MLK Day Photo Contest. Each employee captured moments from their vo  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Attorneys and Advocates Respond to Hearing in Lawsuit Challenging ICE Arrests of Refugees Today, a federal judge heard oral arguments on a preliminary injunction request in U.H.A. v. Bondi, a class action lawsuit challenging the unlawful arrest and detention of Minnesota refugees under Operation PARRIS. The lawsuit was filed by the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRA  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Advancing veterinary medicine through interdisciplinary research Amanda Watkins applies her clinical skills as a veterinarian to research new ways to fight biofilm infections as the first graduate of the Penn Veterinary Scientist Training Program. * For many, veterinary school is the gateway to a clearly defined career--diagnosing and treating animals in a clinical setting. But for Amanda  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12448) on Feb. 19, 2026, by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke. Here are excerpts: * * * Venezuela's Natural Gas: Opportunity Knocks? The capture and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, and the formation of an interim government working with U.S. officials have renewed possibilities for developing Venezuela's hydrocarbons. Foll  more