WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress". Here are excerpts of the report issued on Sept. 30 and written by specialist in naval affairs Ronald O'Rourke: Names for Navy ships traditionally have been chosen and announced by the Secretary of the Navy, under the direction of the President and in accordance with rules prescribed by Congress. Rules for giving certain types of names to certai more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46514) entitled "U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: FY2021 Appropriations". Here are excerpts of the report issued on Oct. 2 and co-authored by Peter J. Meyer, specialist in Latin American affairs and research assistant Rachel L. Martin: The United States provides foreign assistance to Latin American and Caribbean countries to support development and other U.S. objectives. U.S. po more PR

MANHATTAN, New York, Oct. 3 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news on Oct. 2: Today, Bloomberg Media announced that the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals(R) (Sammies) first-ever virtual gala, honoring the exceptional service of federal workers who have made significant contributions to the health, safety and prosperity of our country, is airing on Bloomberg Television on Monday, October 5th at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Many of this year's honorees have also played a critical role in respond more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4769) to "improve the public health response to addressing maternal mortality and morbidity during the COVID-19 public health emergency." The bill was introduced on Sept. 30 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Se more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4752) to "establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policy in the U.S." The bill was introduced on Sept. 29. It was referred to the Senate Indian Affairs 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., Boston, MA 02203; 617/565- more ST