NEW YORK, July 23 -- ABC News, a news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news: ABC News announced a primetime investigation into why the United States was unprepared for COVID-19, how government and administration officials failed and missed the warning signs, and what the country needs to do next to reopen and return to normalcy after the pandemic has wreaked havoc on American families, communities and the economy. The "20/20" special report, three months in the making, e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report entitled "A Road Map to Reemployment in the COVID-19 Economy: Empowering Workers, Employers, and States" by resident fellow Brent Orrell, adjunct fellow Mason M. Bishop, and John Hawkins, director of workforce development and senior consultant at Emsi: Executive Summary The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic and employment crises that have ensued have put unprecedented pressure on the US workforce s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44668) entitled "The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant: A Legislative History". Here are excerpts of the report issued on July 21 and written by Gene Falk, specialist in social policy: Summary: The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant was created in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193). It was born out of the w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46433) entitled "Israel's Possible Annexation of West Bank Areas: Frequently Asked Questions". Here are excerpts of the report issued on July 14 and written by Jim Zanotti, specialist in Middle Eastern affairs: Summary: Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has stated his intent for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank in 2020. Annexation could raise issues for Congress, and varying congressional  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. John R. Lewis, D-Georgia: "My family and staff join fellow Americans in mourning the passing of the American hero, John Lewis. He risked his life to make America better, and we are forever grateful for his moral leadership and his tireless fight for a more just society. Although his passing comes during the zenith of the next chapter in the struggle for civil and human rights, he'l more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: When Eddie Woodhouse transferred to Lipscomb in 1980 from North Carolina State University, little did he know how this decision would lead to a fascinating political career. Woodhouse recently received a White House appointment with the Trump Administration. In April, the White House appointed Woodhouse as the new state executive director for the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in North Carolina. In this role, Woo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine's reappointment of Huntsville's Mark McDaniel to a two-year term on the Human Exploration and Operations Committee of the NASA Advisory Council ("NAC"). Congressman Brooks initially recommended Mr. McDaniel in 2018 to Administrator Bridenstine, a personal friend and former House colleague, citing Mr. McDaniel's past record of exemplary s more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 20 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia: "John Lewis was a civil rights icon who committed his life to fighting for justice and equality. I was honored to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives with him where he helped us establish the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in my hometown of Cincinnati. I have been blessed to call this gracious man my friend. "In 2015, Jane and I joined John Lew more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs subcommittee on Economic Policy issued the following testimony by Tim Morrison, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, in a remote hearing entitled "U.S.-China: Winning the Economic Competition" on July 22: It is not too much to say that the competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party is the great power contest of this and the next generation (at least). Don't take my word for it. Take the word of th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture issued the following news: Spencer Crew, interim director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, released the following statement, Jul. 18th on the death of longtime Atlanta, Georgia Congressman, and civil rights champion John Lewis. With profound sadness, we mourn the passing of Congressman John R. Lewis--activist, teacher, and the heartbeat of the Civil Righ more PR