WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) urged President-Elect Biden to nominate an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) to fill one of the remaining Secretary-level positions in his Cabinet. If this does not happen, it will be the first time in over two decades that there is no AAPI Cabinet Secretary serving in a presidential administration. CAPAC Mem more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 8 -- Columbia College issued the following news: Under nearly any other circumstance, a 101st birthday would be a big enough deal. When you're an American hero, it's only half the reason to celebrate. On Monday, Columbia College both formally dedicated the Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee House as the new home of the Ousley Family Veterans Service Center and rededicated the college's commitment to its military-connected students. The 2,000 square-foot facility on North Eig more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46514) entitled "U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean: FY2021 Appropriations" by Peter J. Meyer, specialist in Latin American and Canadian Affairs and research assistant Rachel L. Martin on Dec. 4: SUMMARY The United States provides foreign assistance to Latin American and Caribbean countries to support development and other U.S. objectives. U.S. policymakers have emphasized differe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSPer) -- Freedom House issued the following news release: "This new slate of leaders brings deep, diverse experience and a wealth of fresh ideas to Freedom House," said Secretary Michael Chertoff, chairman of its Board of Trustees. "Their guidance will be invaluable as we work to confront innovative and increasingly aggressive autocracies, empower citizens to exercise their rights and push back against repression, and promote our core conviction that freedom flourishes in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations issued the following testimony by Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier in a hybrid hearing entitled "The Elements of Presidential Transitions" on Dec. 10: * * * Good morning, Chairman Connolly, Ranking Member Hice, and members of the subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in today's important hearing on presidential transitions. I am Max Stier, President and CEO more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations issued the following testimony by Martha Joynt Kumar, professor emerita of Towson University and director of the White House Transition Project, in a hybrid hearing entitled "The Elements of Presidential Transitions" on Dec. 10: * * * Good morning Chairman Connolly, Ranking Member Hice, and Government Operations Subcommittee Members. My name is Martha Joynt Kumar and I am an emeritus professor of politi more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 12 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on Dec. 11: Denis McDonough, professor of the practice of public policy in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, was nominated today by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Cabinet appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. "Denis is a dedicated public servant who, over the past three years, has been a valued member of o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has issued a rule (41 CFR Part 60-1), published in the Federal Register, entitled: "Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption". The rule was issued by Craig E. Leen, Director, OFCCP. DATES: Effective Date: These regulations are effective January 8, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tina Williams, Director, Division of Policy and Program Development, Office of Federa more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- President-elect Joe Biden issued the following news release on Dec. 7: Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced key nominations and appointments of his health team, including Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services; Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General; Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair; Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Dec. 8: Registration is now open for the Renewable Fuels Association's 26th annual National Ethanol Conference, to be held in a fully digital format February 16-18. Those registering before the January 19 early-bird deadline will enjoy big savings on a packed program that already comes at a lower rate compared to 2020's event. "These rates for the National Ethanol Conference, along with a convenient sche more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Dec. 11: Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently hosted a briefing for her colleagues in the New Democrat Coalition with Dr. Michael Mina, of the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, on rapid, low-cost COVID-19 tests intended for frequent at-home use. This is a way to catch asymptomatic people before they can spread the virus to others. The test measures whether a person is contagious by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Agency for Global Media issued the following news release on Dec. 9: Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), announced today that Robert R. Reilly is returning to U.S. civilian international broadcasting as Director of the Voice of America (VOA), a position he previously held from 2001 to 2002. "Bob's inimitable experience and proven leadership as both a public servant and a private citizen will greatly benefit the entire agency," said CEO more PR