WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: This week, ACHP Office of Tribal and Indigenous Peoples Director Ashley Fry attended the 2024 White House Tribal Nations Summit at the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. The Tribal Nations Summit, established by Executive Order 13647, is the flagship annual convening of the federal government and Indian Country, and reflects the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Dec. 11, 2024, at a "A Christmas for All: Celebration of Unity, America and Special Olympics" dinner: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Loretta, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know, first of all, welcome to the White House, all the Special Olympics. And thank you, Loretta, for that introduction and your leadership -- and one of our nation's great special athletes. You've appeared in 8 World Games, completed in 10 d more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Fleischmann released the following statement applauding the passage of the FY25 NDAA and for the critical investments the NDAA makes in America's nuclear security. As Chairman of Energy and Water Appropriations,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss President Trump's successful record of economic growth through tax cuts and Republicans' path forward through reconciliation. Leader Scalise outlined how Republicans will deliver big wins in the first 100 days of the Trump Administration through strong energy and border policies, cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement commending the passage of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. "Today, the House passed the JUDGES Act to authorize additional federal judges to ensure the American people receive timely and fair justice. This important legislation garnered broad, bipartisan support when it unanimously passe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson released the following statement commending the passage of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act. "Today, the House passed the JUDGES Act to authorize additional federal judges to ensure the American people receive timely and fair justice. This important legislation garnered broad, bipartisan support when it unanimously pass more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024, on the death of Nikki Giovanni: * * * Nikki Giovanni was a brilliant poet, a big-hearted educator, and an unapologetic voice for justice and equality. As a leading voice of the Black Arts Movement, she used her poetry to celebrate Black joy and resilience - while also speaking out for racial and social justice. Nikki was committed to lifting up the next generation too. Over more than three de more PR