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. 24 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: At Christmas each year, I like to share a portion of a Christmas speech from President Reagan - I would like to think the hope he shared 40 years ago matches the hope we can have as we enter 2021. After a year of unprecedented challenges, it can be difficult to look for the bright side of things. It is important to remember, although the COVID pandemic is unprecedented, we have been in difficult times before. In more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is leading an effort to expand trade with Taiwan. The Constitution gives Congress control over trade policy, and it is the responsibility of the executive branch to pursue trade policies and trade agreements in line with those supported by Congress. In line with this, Senator Toomey has introduced a Senate resolution detailing the need for a trade agreement with Taiwan. " more PR