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: Summary 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 certain types of Navy ships have evolved over time. There have more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The White House issued the following news release: The First Family is celebrating their fourth Christmas in the White House. This year's theme, "America the Beautiful," is a tribute to the majesty of our great Nation. From coast to coast, our country is blessed with boundless natural wonders. The timeless treasures represented in this year's holiday showcase remind us of the true American spirit. Together, we celebrate this land we are all proud to call home. 2020 Christ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4946) to counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction. The bill was introduced on Dec. 2 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in state at 975 President John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., 222 Milliken more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4948) to "provide funds for addressing COVID-19 conditioned on requiring the use of face coverings in public." The bill was introduced on Dec. 2 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in state at more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4941) "making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020." The bill was introduced on Dec. 1. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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., Bos more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following testimony: LIST OF PANEL MEMBERS AND WITNESSES SULLIVAN: Good morning. This hearing of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management will come to order. The subcommittee meets today to receive testimony on the current readiness of the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. I want to welcome our three distinguished witnesses, the Honorable Kenneth Braithwaite, Secretary of the Navy; General David H. Berger, Commandant of t more PR