WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Dec. 16, 2022, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 4) Public's Role in Naming Ships Members of the public are sometimes interested in having Navy ships named for their own states or cities, for earlier U.S. Navy ships (particularly those on which they or their relatives served), for battles in which they or their relatives participat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column on Dec. 22, 2022: * * * Carrying Forward the Happiness of the Christmas Spirit As I reflect on the last year and anticipate enjoying time with loved ones during the holidays, I'm filled with both gratitude and resolve. As Americans, we have been granted an unrivaled heritage of freedom and prosperity which we now must secure for future generations. I am deeply thankful for my family, the strong community with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders issued a 57-page report in December 2022 entitled "2023-2027 NIDCD Strategic Plan: Advancing the Science of Communication to Improve Lives." Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Overview and Introduction Director's Message ... 5 NIDCD Mission ... 6 NIDCD Vision ... 6 NIDCD Overview ... 8 NIDCD Statutory Authority ... 10 Establishment . more ST