WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following news release: Mayor Muriel Bowser announced two appointments in her Administration: Director Kim Bassett, to be Secretary of the District of Columbia. Ms. Bassett previously served as Director of the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives. The former Executive Director of The Wireless Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of CTIA-The Wireless Association, and Director of External Affairs for Veriz more PR

ADA, Oklahoma, Dec. 13 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Chickasaw Nation has appointed an accomplished health care administrator, medical professional and leader to the role of Secretary of Health. Dr. Charles Grim will officially become Secretary in mid-January bringing with him decades of proven experience in Indian health services including an appointment from President George W. Bush as the Director of the Indian H more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Dec. 11 -- The University of Mobile issued the following news: Hobby Lobby founder David Green is the keynote speaker for the 14thannual University of Mobile Scholarship Banquet presented by Seymour on March 21, 2019. The signature event raises scholarship funds for University of Mobile students, so they can be challenged academically and renewed spiritually in a community where they are known. General admission tickets are $150 and may be purchased now at umobile.edu/banque more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Washington Institute for Near East Policy issued the following news release: As a snowstorm swept over New York City last month, nearly 300 guests convened for The Washington Institute's 2018 Scholar-Statesman Award that honored two former Central Intelligence Agency directors who played a pivotal role in defending the country against foreign threats: Gen. Michael Hayden (USAF Ret.) and George Tenet. The Institute's most prestigious prize was presented at a gala dinne more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) paid tribute to the life of former President George H.W. Bush with a speech on the House floor and introduction of a resolution honoring the life of President Bush, H. Res. 1172. "Last week, our nation mourned the loss and celebrated the life of our 41st president, George H.W. Bush. The 17th Congressional District is home to the George H.W. Bush Presidential more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 6, paying tribute to President George H.W. Bush: Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to an American hero, George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, who last Friday, November 30, 2018, slipped the surly bonds of earth, reached out his hand, and touched the face of God. His was a life of love: for God, for Country, and for family.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today led a coalition of 26 House Members in urging the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain current protections afforded to Vietnamese refugees in the Unites States. Most notably, the letter sent by the Members calls for the continued inclusion in a U.S.-Vietnam Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of language that specifi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record Dec. 11, honoring the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of President George Herbert Walker Bush. A patriot and family man, the 41st President of the United States served his country honorably throughout his decades of public service. From the House of Representatives to the White House, he  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Michael B. Enzi, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 6, remembering President George H.W. Bush: Mr. President, this past weekend the news that George H.W. Bush, our 41st President had died, quickly made its way across the country and around the world. Today, I would like to honor the late President George Herbert Walker Bush. I appreciate having this opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said today that he will have a new Chief of Staff in the new year as longtime aide Jill Kozeny departs and a member of his current Judiciary Committee staff steps into the role. Aaron Cummings will begin the position on January 2. Others on Grassley's senior staff leadership team in Washington remain in place heading into the new year, including Penne Barton, A more PR