ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The Association for Talent Development issued the following news release: Following a record attendance of 13,500 at its 2019 International Conference & Exposition, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) is pleased to announce that Ben Nemtin, #1 New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Buried Life movement, will provide the closing keynote presentation on Wednesday, May 20, during the 2020 International Conference & Exposition in Denver, C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news story: Change occurring at a faster rate than ever before in a world that had grown more unpredictable in the last decade is the strategic reality that Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford confronted as he assumed the responsibilities of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey on Oct. 1, 2015. Now, Dunford is turning the reins over to Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, ending a four-year term that s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: * * * - 46% of Americans are satisfied with efforts to preserve the environment - 30% of Brazilians are happy with safeguards * * * Climate change will be one of the top priorities for most leaders gathering this week at the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. In fact, the United Nations convened a special Climate Action Summit on Monday, wher  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 26 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Harvard Law School issued the following news: * * * - Harvard legal and political experts explore the thorny legal and political implications of trying to unseat Trump * * * Citing what she called a "betrayal of his oath of office, betrayal of our national security, and betrayal of the integrity of our elections," Speaker Nancy Pelosi opened a formal impeachment inquiry in the House Tuesday evening into President Trump. The move fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management issued the following testimony by Liz Hempowicz, director of public policy at the Project on Government Oversight, at a hearing entitled "Landlord and Tenant: The Trump Administration's Oversight of the Trump International Hotel Lease": "Thank you for the opportunity to testify about how the General Services Administration (GSA) oversees the federal  more

FOSTER CITY, California, Sept. 26 -- Insure.com, a provider of information on life insurance, home insurance, health insurance and auto insurance, issued the following news release: Insure.com, a comprehensive resource for insurance information, today released a health trends survey ahead of the 2020 national election showing support for a public option in health insurance. The survey of 500 people was conducted by third-party pollster, Op4G, with a balanced split of self-identified party affi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy: The Administration strongly opposes S.J. Res. 54. This resolution would undermine the Administration's ability to respond effectively to the ongoing crisis at the Southern Border by terminating the national emergency the President declared on February 15, 2019. The Southern Border is a major entry point for criminals, gang members, and illicit narcotics, and the crisi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Sept. 25, paying tribute to Gen. Joseph Dunford: I have been honored to know and work with many of the leaders in our military. One of the absolute finest I have known is General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I have known General Dunford for years, certainly in his current capacity, but before that as Commandan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-101) on legislation (S. 1345) to amend and reauthorize the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation Act. The report was advanced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, on Sept. 11. Excerpts of the report follow: General Statement and Background The Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Act of 1992 was signed into law by President Bush on March 19, 1992.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-96) on legislation (H.R. 150) to modernize federal grant reporting. The report was advanced by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, on Sept. 10. Excerpts of the report follow: I. Purpose and Summary The purpose of H.R. 150, the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019, or the GREAT Act, is to improve and modernize reporting by recipients of Federal grants. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 116-86) on legislation (S. 1378) to repeal the multi-State plan program. The report was advanced by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, on Sept. 10. Excerpts of the report follow: I. Purpose and Summary S. 1378, the Repeal Insurance Plans of the Multi-State Program Act, or the RIP MSP Act, repeals the Multi-State Plan (MSP) Program authorized under Section 1334 of the Patient Protection   more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Sept. 27 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news release: Stephen F. Austin State University's East Texas Historical Association will host civil rights activist Joan C. Browning during the Georgiana and Max S. Lale Lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand Ballroom. Browning is one of 436 people who were part of the Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern Unit  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 26 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: The commitment will bring together experts across campus, and provide shared facilities with unparalleled instrumentation, to advance bold new solutions to energy and sustainability challenges. Philanthropists and entrepreneurs Stewart and Lynda Resnick, owners of The Wonderful Company, have announced an unprecedented $750 million pledge to Caltech to support cutting-edge research into the most   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: Former Secretary of State John Kerry joined former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and other guests at Perry World House's third annual Fall Colloquium to discuss 'How Emerging Technologies are Rewiring the Global Order.' There's no question that technology has changed world governance, giving a voice to the voiceless, building coalitions, and providing a platform for protest. But has technol  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 27 -- The Washington State Bar Association issued the following news release: The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) presented Hon. G. Helen Whitener the 2019 Justice Charles Z. Smith Excellence in Diversity APEX Award. This award is made to a lawyer, law firm, or law-related group that has made a significant contribution to diversity in the legal profession. WSBA President William D. Pickett presented the award at the annual WSBA APEX (Acknowledging Professional  more