WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Center for American Progress President and CEO Neera Tanden to the position of director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). John Podesta, founder and director of CAP, released the following statement: * Having worked alongside Neera for decades--first in the White House and then at CAP, where she played a pivotal role i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress" by specialist in naval affairs Ronald O'Rourke: (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Ships Named for the Confederacy or Confederate Officers Section 1749 of FY2020 NDAA Section 1749 of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (S. 1790/P.L. 116-92 of December 20, 2019) prohibits the Secretary of Defense, in naming a new ship (or other asset more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Dec. 5 -- The University of Miami's Graduate School issued the following news release: Maria del Pilar "Pili" Tobar is among the senior staff for the incoming administration; she will work as deputy White House communications director. In a historic move, President-elect Joe Biden has appointed an all-women senior communications team to work in his administration. The group includes University of Miami alumna, Maria del Pilar "Pili" Tobar, who was named as deputy White H more PR