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

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 27 (TNSRes) -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on Jan. 26: Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of human Guinea worm cases was cut in half to just 27* in 2020, The Carter Center announced Tuesday. The 27 human cases of Guinea worm disease across six African countries mark a 50% decline from the number of cases reported in 2019. Guinea worm infections in animals fell 20% in the same period, the Center reported. When The Carter Ce more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2021: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has announced renewed financial support of $10M to the Carter Center, following the 30th anniversary of the organization's partnership with the UAE. The collaboration will continue to work towards global health initiatives and the eradication of the NTD Guinea worm disease. The announcement was made in the lead-up to the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-643) on the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Redesignation Act (H.R. 5472), which aims to redesignate the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site as the "Jimmy Carter National Historical Park". The report was advanced by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, on Dec. 14. Purpose of the Bill The purpose of H.R. 5472 is to redesignate the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site as the "Jimmy Carter National Historical  more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 26 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on Jan. 25: Guinea worm eradication is a story of tenacity and dedication. Since former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter began championing this neglected disease, The Carter Center and its partners have reduced worldwide cases by 99.99% and, today, Guinea worm is poised to be the second human disease to be eradicated after smallpox. It's also a story of partnership. In 1990, the UA more PR