WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL33313) entitled "Congressional Membership and Appointment Authority to Advisory Commissions, Boards, and Groups" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus: Summary Over the past several decades, Congress, by statute, has established a wide array of commissions, boards, and advisory bodies to provide it with assistance in meeting various legislative, investigative, and administrative responsibilities. Some more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20752) on Jan. 28, 2021, entitled "Submission of the President's Budget in Transition Years" by Taylor N. Riccard, analyst in government organization and management: Summary At the time of a presidential transition, one question commonly asked is whether the outgoing or incoming President submits the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Under past practices, and prior to more recent statutory changes, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, one of the nation's leading infectious disease experts and a steadfast voice of science, facts, and medical best practice during one of the most significant public health challenges in U.S. history, is this year's recipient of the Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage. An annual award from the Georgia Institute of Technology, the Ivan Allen Jr. prize honors individuals who have stood more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 27 -- The International Bar Association issued the following news release: The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) calls for due process to be followed in the trial of the exiled Rwandan dissident Paul Rusesabagina, who has been in police custody in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, since 31 August 2020. Mr Rusesabagina, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, told the court when applying for bail that he was held bound, blindfolded and incommuni more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Every four years, after a presidential election, there is a constitutionally mandated process whereby the results of the election are presented in a formal process to Congress. The Electoral College is certified by the Vice President along with both congressional bodies in a Joint Session. For the past five presidential elections, individual members from the House and Senate utilized this process to present i more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following transcript of an interview with Sheperd Smith on CNBC's The News: This evening on CNBC's The News with Sheperd Smith, Senator Portman discussed the importance of working in a bipartisan manner on COVID-19 relief negotiations. Portman also discussed the upcoming impeachment trial, the need for leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, and his decision to not seek another six-year term in the United States Senate when  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The White House issued the following memorandum on Jan. 28, 2021, on protecting women's health at home and abroad: * * * Section 1. Policy. Women should have access to the healthcare they need. For too many women today, both at home and abroad, that is not possible. Undue restrictions on the use of Federal funds have made it harder for women to obtain necessary healthcare. The Federal Government must take action to ensure that women at home and around the world are able  more PR