WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43539) entitled "Commemorations in Congress: Options for Honoring Individuals, Groups, and Events": The report was co-authored by specialist on the Congress Jacob R. Straus, Coordinator, Valerie Heitshusen, specialist on Congress and the legislative process, Michelle D. Christensen, analyst in government organization and management, Garrett Hatch, specialist in American national government, and senior re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-612) on the Saguaro National Park Boundary Expansion and Study Act (H.R. 7098), which aims to expand the boundary of Saguaro National Park and study additional land for future adjustments to the boundary of the park. The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Dec. 2. Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 7098 is to expand the boundary of Saguaro National Park and to authorize a study of more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation issued the following news release: Recently, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced that the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home in Jackson, Mississippi has been named the newest national monument in the National Park System. In the 1950s and 60s, Medgar Evers, a World War II veteran, was a field secretary for the NAACP. Together with his wife, Myrlie, they fought for the desegregation of the University of Mississ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 5070) to "improve the anti-corruption and public integrity laws." The bill was introduced on Dec. 20. It was referred to the Senate Finance 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; 617/565-3170; 1550 Main St., Ste. 406, Springfie more ST