TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following transcript on June 18: Governor Phil Murphy: I'm honored to be joined by the woman to my right who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. To her right, another familiar face, the State's Epidemiologist Dr. Christina Tan. The guy to my left, another person who needs no introduction, Superintendent of the State Police Colonel, Patrick Callahan. I'm concerned that Ja more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, issued the following statement on June 16: The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a 6-3 decision that firing an individual for being gay or transgender is a violation of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia decision addressed three cases where an employer filed a long-time employee based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. In the aftermath of the Children's Crusade, the March on more PR

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4005) to amend title 31, U.S. Code, "to address claims of the U.S. Government relating to care received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities." The bill was introduced on June 18. It was referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-4543; or in state at 2400 President John F. Kennedy  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4013) to "prohibit certain transactions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic." The bill was introduced on June 18. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-4543; or in state at 2400 President John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., 15 New Sudbury St., Bost more ST

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4000) to "require Federal law enforcement and prison officials to obtain or provide immediate medical attention to individuals in custody who display medical distress." The bill was introduced on June 18 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary C more ST

DUBLIN, Ireland, June 19 -- The U.S. Embassy in Ireland issued the following statement: U.S. Embassy Dublin is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jean Kennedy Smith, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland from 1993-1998. Ambassador Kennedy Smith played a pivotal role in the peace process in Northern Ireland and devoted much of her time to moving Northern Ireland from the dark days of violence and despair to the brighter days of peace, reconciliation, and partnership. Throughout her l more PR