WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, issued the following statement: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, released this statement following the discovery that absentee ballots in North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District were stolen, and GOP-controlled state legislatures in Wiscons  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following statement honoring the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the U.S.: "I'm saddened along with the entire country to learn of the passing of former President George H.W. Bush at the age of 94. He was a great man. I was blessed to know him, and to see personally how he radiated a sense of kindness when I spoke with him. Americans always sensed that goodness about him, and the nation has loved him throug  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Doug Ducey yesterday refused to condemn Republican Party officials, both in Washington, D.C. and Arizona, for inciting fear of voter fraud in the days following the November 6 election. Republicans, from Donald Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee to Arizona GOP Chair Jonathan Lines, spent days making baseless charges of voter fraud in Arizona. Doug Ducey said then the allegations wer  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The Central Intelligence Agency issued the following feature story: Thirteen years before becoming the President of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as the 11th Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). Many believed leading the CIA would mark an end to his political career. Instead, Bush became the only US president to have previously held the position of DCI, which gave him a unique perspective on both providing and receiving intelligence. Bush joined the Agency  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following story: Among America's few seafaring presidents, former President George H.W. Bush passed away Nov. 30 at his Houston, Texas home at the age of 94. "Today, I join the Navy-Marine Corps team, our Nation, and the world in mourning the loss of President George H. W. Bush. Navy Pilot. Congressman. Ambassador to the United Nations. CIA Director. Vice President. President. Father. Husband," Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer said in a state  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 4 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Wayne MacDonald regarding the race for chairman: "When I became Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee for the third time on July 1, 2018, I recalled what an honor it is. I also remembered, however, what a challenge it is. It was particularly so when I learned that there was only $650.00 in the operating account and almost $15,000.00 in bills due in the weeks immed  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Dec. 3 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * - Former Sen. Joe Kyrillos hosts panel discussion at Monmouth University On Friday, Nov. 30 former state Sen. Joseph M. Kyrillos hosted "Bridging the Partisan Divide," the second of four panel discussions he will lead as the 2018-2019 Monmouth University Public Servant-in-Residence. The panel featured experts from across the political spectrum, including Julie Roginsky, Democratic Party strategist; Je  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Dec. 4 -- Pasco-Hernando Community College issued the following news release: Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) will host winter commencement on Tuesday, December 11, in the Physical Fitness Center at the West Campus in New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road. Two commencement ceremonies will honor graduates earning bachelor's and associate's degrees, certificates and diplomas. The morning ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the afternoon commencement will begin at 3 p.m  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement: Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement regarding the allegations of election fraud in North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District which have called the results of that race into question. On November 29, Rep. Butterfield was joined by Reps. David Price (NC-04) and Alma Adams (NC-12) in calling for allegations of election fraud to be thoroughly investigated and for all r  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following column: George H. W. Bush led an extraordinary life defined by personal decency and public service. Perhaps the greatest member of America's "Greatest Generation," he began his service as a Navy combat pilot in the South Pacific during World War II. Later as our 41st president, he led our country to final victory in the Cold War, won the Gulf War and departed office leaving America as the world's only unchallenged superpower.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Luke Messer, R-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record Dec. 3, recognizing the service of staff member John Moton: Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a longtime member of my staff, John Moton, for his work in my office and his service to our state. John has been on our team for over two years now, serving as our District Coordinator in our Shelbyville office. In this role, John is responsible for helping coordinate district  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: The Republican Governors Association announced today that RGA Political Director Dave Rexrode has been hired as the organization's next Executive Director. "Dave Rexrode has immense experience in electing Republican governors, and the RGA is fortunate to have such a bright and talented individual leading the organization," said RGA Chairman Governor Pete Ricketts. "Dave is one of the top political str  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following floor remarks paying tribute to the 41st President of the U.S., George H.W. Bush: "All of us have shared memories and stories about the president, but I want to talk about three aspects of his service very briefly," Alexander said. "When I think of President George H.W. Bush I think of a gentleman, I think well-prepared, and I think of a pioneer, especially a pioneer in education. First, a gentleman - his temperament   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks in memory of his friend and mentor, President George H.W. Bush, who passed away at the age of 94: "Jane and I send our condolences to the entire Bush family and to his many, many close friends. At the close of this truly great American life, this guiding light, let us honor his legacy by following his example of patriotism, public service, and civility. Godspeed, George Bush." Transcript of his re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6 -- The Texas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today called on Congress to lift the almost century-old federal ban on hemp production in the United States. The provision is included in the new 2018 Farm Bill before Congress. Hemp is the non-narcotic cousin of marijuana and the source of a sturdy fiber and CBD oil, a substance widely used for therapeutic purposes such as treating medical conditions like se  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following press document: Last Friday, the State Republican Executive Committee approved a $150,000 salary for chairman James Dickey. Highlights: * The decision comes weeks after a rough midterm election for the Texas GOP, which saw a closer-than-expected U.S. Senate race and the loss of two U.S. House seats, two state Senate seats and 12 state House seats. * A presidential election year in 2020 appears no less daunting for Texas  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * - Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the "Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill" with 7th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their annual bipartisan luncheon yesterday honoring "The Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill," the Schedulers and Executive Assistants in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate who, in the words of Ripon and Franklin Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: As Wisconsin Republicans worked through the night to undermine the will of Wisconsin voters and Michigan Republicans prepare to do the same, they face widespread, national condemnation for their undemocratic power grab. Here is some of what leading national thinkers and reporters have to say: * "It's anti-democratic, and anti-republican, and it basically blows up all the norms of what is supposed to be the co  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 3 -- The Wisconsin Senate Democrats issued the following statement by Wisconsin State Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Madison: "Having been rejected by the voters, Scott Walker and his lackeys in the legislature are resorting to doing what they do best: rigging the system any way they can for their own benefit and the benefit of their corporate donors at the expense of the people. "True to form they hatched this scheme behind closed doors, sprang it on the public at the last possi  more