WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force (94th Airlift Wing) issued the following news: By Jim Garamone Public Affairs Eulogies hailed former President George Herbert Walker Bush as both a great and a good man at a state funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral here today. The nation's 41st president died Nov. 30 at the age of 94. President Donald J. Trump and former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter attended the service to pay respects to Bush and to offer c more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will present special live coverage throughout the entire week of the events commemorating the life and legacy of the 41st President of the United States of America, President George H.W. Bush. Beginning Monday, December 3rd at 4:30PM/ET, Special Report's Bret Baier and The Story's Martha MacCallum will co-anchor special live coverage from Washington to  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Mark Dayton, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: In honor and remembrance of President George H. W. Bush, and in accordance with an order issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, beginning immediately, for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. The 41st President of the United States more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Alcee. L. Hastings, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "The United States has lost a dedicated public servant. President George H.W. Bush was the epitome of an American statesman: he served with distinction, championed diversity and freedom, and led our country with integrity, faith, and compassion. He was a frank leader, but a gentleman, nonetheless. Each of us could learn much from his example. "Despi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on the death of former President George H.W. Bush: "Our nation has lost a true patriot. As a young fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater of the Second World War, George H.W. Bush risked his life to defend this country, and was shot down on a dangerous mission. As a Member of Congress, as U.N. Ambassador, as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, as Vice President, and then as President, he was more PR

MOSCOW, Russia, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Embassy in Russia issued the following news release: On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the Russian Federation will be closed for a National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Emergency visa interviews scheduled at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and the Consulate General in Yekaterinburg will take place. A Book of Condolence is open to the public at the American Center in the U.S. Embassy more PR

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (11th Wing) issued the following story: By Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy The remains of George H.W. Bush arrived at JBA aboard Air Force One here Dec. 3. Roughly 48 hours later, the distinguished aircraft carried its distinguished cargo once again -- this time back to Texas, Bush's permanent resting place. The 11th Wing, along with members of several JBA tenant units and Air Force District of Washington headqua more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 1 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush. "The country lost a great American with the passing of President Bush. Throughout his time in office and afterwards, he always exemplified the dignity of the Office of the President of the United States. "He had a stellar career dedicated to public service from his time in the military to his Presidency and beyond. Our nation will deeply miss him and m more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 4 -- Leavitt Partners, a health care consulting company, issued the following news release: Today, Leavitt Partners is proud to announce and welcome Josh Trent as a principal based in Washington, D.C. Josh specializes in federal health care policy and strategy related to public insurance under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program, private health insurance, the 340B program, and the Affordable Care Act. Josh previously served as Chief Health more PR

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Dec. 1 -- President Trump and Chancellor Merkel of Germany issued the following remarks before bilateral meeting in Argentina: PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much everybody. It's a great honor to be with Chancellor Merkel, who is my friend. We have a great relationship and a great working relationship, I think very important. And we are talking trade. We're talking defense. We're talking about many things. We have a tremendous trade imbalance, but we're going to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush, who passed away at the age of 94: "My heart grieves with my friend, President George W. Bush, and his family over the passing of his father, George H. W. Bush. "President 41 was a great American and one of the most decent men I've ever met. He reminded us over the years that loving families are the fabric of a strong nation. He also taught us that public service is a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: At President George H.W. Bush's home in Kennebunkport, Maine, there is a sign with four letters: C-A-V-U. Aviators know what this means. Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited. As the country mourned the loss of our 41st President this week, perhaps we learned more about the remarkable life of George H.W. Bush than during his presidency. There was a sense in America during his tenure that he came from an elite life more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "His was a life of love: for God, for Country, and for family. George H.W. Bush, whom we lost yesterday at the age of 94, was a giant among men. He served our nation for most of the last seven decades, in so many of the institutions and sectors that make our country great. "We were all very lucky to have him as long as we did. As the second youngest naval aviator,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following statement after attending the funeral of President George H.W. Bush: "Today, we said goodbye to President George H.W. Bush with stories and memories of his humility, his love of family, and his service to our nation. Historian and author Jon Meacham couldn't have been more right when he called him a '20th century founding father.' When his son, President George W. Bush spoke, we heard from the rare American that knows the fee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, along with his wife Amy, attended the state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. The service featured tributes from author Jon Meacham, former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney, former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson, and former President George W. Bush, the oldest son of the late president. Congressman Moolenaar  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: This week, we said goodbye to former President George H. W. Bush after his death at age 94 at his home in Houston. At the time of his wife's death in April of this year, he and former First Lady Barbara Bush had been married for 73 years, which is the longest presidential marriage in history. President Bush will be remembered for many things, chief among them his governing during the collapse of the Soviet Union a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 1 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland,issued the following statement marking World AIDS Day: "This year, we can celebrate 30 years of progress made to fight HIV/AIDS globally and recommit ourselves to creating an AIDS-free generation. "Last week, Congress passed another bipartisan reauthorization of the President's Plan for Emergency AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Since launching in 2003, PEPFAR has had a transformational impact on HIV/AIDS by catalyzing an incre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The office of Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following op-ed: Like so many other young conservatives in the 1980s, I really came of age politically during the Reagan Revolution. I was deeply inspired by President Reagan's commitment to democracy and freedom and his compassionate, yet principled approach to governing, a model I've tried to embody throughout my service to the people of South Dakota. President Reagan was a tremendous public figure, but he had he more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 1 -- The office of Sen. David Perdue, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "Bonnie and I join the nation in mourning the loss of President George H.W. Bush. As a World War II aviator, member of Congress, CIA Director, Ambassador, Vice President, and Commander in Chief, President Bush dedicated his life to serving our country. "He was a skilled leader who showed tireless dedication to our nation during some of our most try more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The office of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "With the passing of President George H.W. Bush, the nation has lost a respected lifelong public servant. "Whether flying a combat mission over the Pacific as a WWII pilot or representing the United States on the world stage as president, George H.W. Bush demonstrated grace and a fierce dedication to America and her ideals in everything he did. "Collee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- The Environment and Public Works Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-407) on legislation (S. 2461) to allow for judicial review of certain final rules relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with the rules by existing sources. The report was advanced by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, on Dec. 4. Excerpts of the report follow: GENERAL STATEMEN more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the late President George H.W. Bush. The full text of the resolution can be read here (https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/sites/default/files/GeorgeHWBushResolution.pdf). "President George H.W. Bush was a dedicated family man and husband of 73 years," reads the resolution. "[He] showed unwavering love and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the late President George H.W. Bush. The full text of the resolution can be read here (https://cruz.senate.gov/files/documents/Bills/20181204_bush.pdf). "President George H.W. Bush was a dedicated family man and husband of 73 years," reads the resolution. "[He] showed unwavering love and devotion to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following statement on the death of President George H.W. Bush: "I join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of President George. H.W. Bush, a true son of America who lived an extraordinary life of service, grace, strength, and character. He embodied what it means when we say the 'Greatest Generation.' "President Bush will be remembered by the world for his enduring strength that brought an end to the Cold War, his extraor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The United Methodist Church issued the following news release: The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church is mourning the death of the 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush. President Bush is the father of 43rd President George W. Bush, who and his wife, Laura, are staunch United Methodists. The 41st President died November 30 at his home in Houston. He was 94. His death came less than eight months after that of his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush. In a more PR