WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Amid Shutdown, DHS Celebrates 23rd Anniversary * Since its creation following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, DHS has stood at the helm of our country's national security, protecting the American people and our Homeland WASHINGTON -Today marks the Department of Homeland Security's 23 rd anniversary. Less than two years after the devastating terror attacks of September 11, D  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Scott Himes Law PLLC, Brooklyn, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that could limit access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Himes urged the federal agency to withdraw the rule, citing concerns regarding its constitutional implications under recent Supreme Court rulings. The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register, seeks to impose a new   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Receives 93 Percent on ACLU's Legislative Scorecard * Recognized for strong record defending civil liberties WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today received a 93 percent score on the American Civil Liberties Union Legislative Scorecard. Congressman Cohen made the following sta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen's Statement on the Attack on Iran * MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, made the following statement after reviewing overnight reports of the joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran: "The American people did not vote for another war in the Middle East. They voted for lower costs, safer communities, and improving q  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Kustoff Statement on Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement in response to Operation Epic Fury and the escalating threat posed by the Iranian regime: "For decades, the Iranian regime has led a sustained campaign of violence against the United States and our allies. It has armed proxy forces that   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Human Trafficking Intervention Developed in an SPH Classroom Gains Traction *. A roll of red circle stickers hangs from a box on a bathroom wall. On the wall beside the stickers are two signs, one in English and one in Spanish, describing to patients how to apply the sticker to a urine sample cup if they have experienced abuse. Photo courtesy of Ami Mitchell. Students Student  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 28 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Opportunities abound to grow knowledge and learn more about Tusculum University at Tennessee TRIO Day on campus * GREENEVILL E - Middle school and high school students further developed their knowledge and skills while they learned more about Tusculum University and the value of enrolling there during a daylong visit to Tennessee's oldest higher education institution. A student has a good time during th  more