WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a rule (49 CFR Part 273), published in the Federal Register, entitled: "Metrics and Minimum Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service". The rule was issued by Gerald A. Reynolds, Chief Counsel. DATES: This final rule is effective on December 16, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristin Ferriter, Transportation Industry Analyst, telephone (202) 493-0197; or Start Printed Page 72972Zeb Schorr, Assistant Chief Couns more ST

ELON, North Carolina, Nov. 20 -- Elon University issued the following news release: The parent of a 2016 alumna of Elon University, Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will deliver remarks to graduates in the Class of 2020 in a December online ceremony. A distinguished jurist and parent of an Elon University alumna will deliver the Commencement address in December when Elon Law graduates the Class of 2020 in an online ceremony. Commencement is sche more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSPer) -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: Resources for the Future (RFF) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors. The new board members, Jim Connaughton, Glenn Hubbard, and Barbara Kates-Garnick, join an esteemed group of policy, business, philanthropic, and scientific leaders lending their expertise to provide strategic direction to RFF. "We're honored to be working with such distinguished individuals more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Nov. 17: The 26th annual National Ethanol Conference, held February 16-18, 2021, will feature a fully digital, interactive format for the first time ever, the Renewable Fuels Association announced today. The industry's premier event will continue to include the cutting-edge content, prolific speakers, and networking opportunities that attendees have come to expect, only in a digital format with exciting  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee issued the following testimony by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, as part of a hybrid hearing to review the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act (S. 959) and the National Museum of the American Latino Act (S. 1267) on Nov. 17: As a proud Texan and the Senator of a border state, I've been fortunate to experience the tremendous influence of Latinos on our country throughout my life. From learning the stories of brave soldi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following report entitled "America's Unfinished Asylum Reform Agenda" by Ken Oliver, senior director of engagement and Right on Immigration and research associate Garrett Yarbrough: Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 3 Introduction ... 3 Adjudication of "Credible Fear" ... 4 Flores Settlement Agreement ... 4 Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act ... 4 First Country Rule ... 5 Deportation of As more ST

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Nov. 17 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: The current transition following the Nov. 3 election is unlike any other, University of Miami experts agree. Presidential transitions are an integral part of the democratic process in the United States. An election takes place on the first Tuesday in November and the victor, who receives at least 270 electoral votes, accepts his triumph. The loser concedes defeat and in so doing allows for a period of transit more PR