WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) highlighted the importance of reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO). Portman believes reform is necessary in order to put America on the same level playing field as the rest of the world. Earlier this month, Senators Portman and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for U.S. leadership at the WTO while more PR

NORTHRIDGE, California, July 29 -- California State University's Northridge Campus issued the following news release: It's just a little over three months until the presidential election, and California State University, Northridge political science professor Lawrence Becker cautioned political pundits from seeing the outcome as a sure thing. While polls indicate that former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump in the race for the White House, Becker said "extraordinary" facto more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Environment America issued the following news release on July 31: The U.S. House passed a major climate-focused appropriations bill that moves the country forward on clean energy and transportation. The bill authorizes billions of dollars in spending that would help rebuild and modernize the United States. The money is intended to expand access to clean transportation, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, and protect public health and the environme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. This bill extends the authorization period of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area--parts of which are in the Tenth District--through September 30, 2036. "The Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina are home to a rich history that is cherished in North Carolina and around the more PR