TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 19 (TNSEve) -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Record queues of container ships wait at anchor outside the Port of Los Angeles. A 20-mile traffic jam clogs rail lines in Chicago. Store shelves are bare and shortages of numerous products -- from automobiles and laptops to clothing, toys and even Christmas trees -- are showing up across the country. Given that the U.S. has been living with the COVID-19 pandemic for more than 18 months, why are there still  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement in honor of the historic life of General Colin Powell. "As a member of President George W. Bush's advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, I had an opportunity to meet with Secretary Colin Powell and greatly admired his broad knowledge of Pacific issues. "General Powell led a life of leadership and service to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following agency statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Foreign Policy for America is saddened by the news of the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. A highly respected statesman, Secretary Powell was also a historic figure. He served as the first Black Secretary of State, and at the time of his service, the highest-ranking Black person in the history of the federal executive branch. Secretary Powell served under Presiden more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 19 (TNSPol) -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following statement: * * * "Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Colin Powell. He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam. Many Presidents relied on General Powell's counsel and experience. "He was National Security Adviser under President Reagan, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under my father and President Clinton, and Secretary of State during my Admi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Millennium Challenge issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is deeply saddened by the passing of former Secretary of State and MCC's first Board of Directors Chair Colin L. Powell. Powell - the first African American national security advisor and Secretary of State - was a veteran diplomat, military leader, and a consummate trailblazer in foreign policy. The remarkable contributions throughout his career and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-Puerto Rico, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon (R-PR at Large) released the following statement on the confirmation of Judge Gustavo Gelpi as United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit: "I congratulate Judge Gustavo Gelpi for being confirmed as United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, the second Latino and second Puerto Rican to be a member of that court. I have complete c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) issued the following statement after the death of General Colin Powell, the 65th Secretary of State, who served under former President George W. Bush. "I am sad to learn of the passing of Colin Powell. Gen. Powell was a veteran, trailblazer, and a lifelong public servant. "He served as the 16th U.S. National Security Advisor, the 12th Chair more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 20, 2021: Mr. President, I know we are going to be voting soon, but I wanted to comment. I hope that Democrats and Republicans can rise above party to come together to protect our precious right to vote. I know, in Vermont, we do that. We make it very clear that voting is a right. Everybody can vote. We try to make it as clear and open as possibl more ST