WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: James Billington, image courtesy of Library of CongressThe Association of Research Libraries joins the library community in honoring James H. Billington's illustrious career as the 13th Librarian of Congress and a renowned scholar of Russian history. Dr. Billington died at age 89 on November 20, 2018, in Washington, DC. President Ronald Reagan appointed Billington as Librarian of Congress in 1987 and he serv  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 29 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story: Many political scientists believe that face-to-face diplomacy has little, if any value. Some even call it dangerous. Regimes change. Leaders lie. They change their mind. The priorities of their country change. It's impossible to look inside another person's heart or mind and glean what they really mean or intend. Researchers point to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who in 1938 travel  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Thanksgiving Day: "As family and friends gather for Thanksgiving, let's remember and give thanks for the blessings and gifts which Almighty God has bestowed on us over the past year. It's also a time when we can set aside our differences, enjoy time with our loved ones, and celebrate the things that make our country great. "As President Ronald Reagan said in his 1984 Thanksgiving proclamation: '...  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. "Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service--to be, in his words, "a thousand points o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * - At American University, Senator Discusses How to Defend Democracy and Fight for American Workers In remarks at American University, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, lays out her vision for a progressive foreign policy that works for all Americans. The full text of her remarks, as prepared for delivery, is ava  more