WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced his support of the "Green New Deal," a proposal being touted by Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) aimed at overhauling energy use, reducing carbon emissions, and creating new jobs. "I have reviewed the details of the Green New Deal proposal and strongly support the plan," said Rep. Espaillat (NY-13). "I look forward to sittin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3729) to "recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II." The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J. The legislation was referred to th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3698) to amend title 36, U.S. Code, "to require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the United States is displayed on certain Federal property." The bill was introduced on Dec. 3 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224  more