WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-505) on Feb. 11, 2021, entitled "National Emergency Powers" by American national government specialist L. Elaine Halchin: Summary The President of the United States has available certain powers that may be exercised in the event that the nation is threatened by crisis, exigency, or emergency circumstances (other than natural disasters, war, or near-war situations). Such powers may be stated explicitly more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, William D. Hyslop, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: United States Attorney William D. Hyslop, of Spokane, Washington, announced today he will resign his position effective midnight February 28, 2021. Yesterday, the Acting Attorney General conveyed to all Presidentially-appointed Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorneys the request from the President for their resignations. Mr. Hyslop honors and  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 10 (TNSPer) -- Points of Light issued the following news release: Points of Light is pleased to announce the addition of five leaders to its board of directors. Each individual brings an enduring commitment to service and will apply their expertise to Points of Light's mission to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that creates change in communities around the world. The newly appointed members to the Points of Light board of directors are: * Jeff Hoffman, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The R Street Institute issued the following 7-page report by Courtney Joslin and C. Jarrett Dieterle in January 2021 entitled "The Conservative Case for Greater Birth Control Access". * * * Introduction When "the pill" was officially approved for contraceptive use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1960, it was far from clear how it would be received by the American public. The new product was lauded by women's rights advocates, yet condemned by social conser more ST

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: An important part of University of Virginia's ongoing commitment to free expression and to fully and honestly explore UVA's complex history is moving forward this week with the creation of two new committees. UVA President Jim Ryan and Provost Liz Magill have announced the creation of one committee to articulate the University's commitment to free expression and free inquiry, and another to exami more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: Following her lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, outspoken political leader and renowned author Angela Davis will hold a Q&A session exclusive to University of Arkansas students. An intimate opportunity for students to speak directly with Davis, the conversation will stream at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16 via Zoom. In order to participate, interested students must complete a short application via HogSync. There are li more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 9 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: John Kent, a clinical professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, has been named a senior fellow in the recently established Fellows Network of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations. Kent is among the inaugural class of 18 fellows that represents a diverse range of expertise and backgrounds in political, s more PR

OGDEN, Utah, Feb. 12 (TNSJou) -- Weber State University issued the following news: Some government regulations aimed at reducing pollution can boost the profits of regulated industries, compared to outcomes in unregulated environments, according to research from Weber State University's Goddard School of Business & Economics. The right regulation also maximizes consumer welfare by reducing pollution, accomplishing its primary purpose, according to the peer-reviewed article, which was published more PR