DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 17 -- The American Humane Association issued the following news release: Americans were captivated and touched last week by the images and story of Sully, the yellow Labrador service dog to former President George H.W. Bush. This attention offers a terrific opportunity to spread the word about the critical role of service dogs, their training, what they do and what we can do to help. Service dogs are highly-specialized and indispensable animals that perform a wide array  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The Houston Airport System issued the following news release: A crowd of nearly 500 for the event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership heard about the achievements of all three Houston Airport System facilities and the vision for the upcoming year and beyond A year filled with industry accolades and continued growth -- as well as the promise the future holds heading into the 50th anniversary of the opening of George Bush Intercontinental Airport -- was the focus more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Amy Rollins Public Affairs For the first time in its 18-year history, the annual Airmen's Holiday Cookie Drive at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base took two days to complete, but the base's unaccompanied and single Airmen didn't complain. The original scheduled date of Dec. 5 was only slightly affected by the national day of mourning for President George H.W. Bush. The lo more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Dec. 17 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards used the twin themes of preparation and perseverance to encourage and exhort the University of New Orleans students who made up the fall 2018 graduating class to "change the world for the better." Edwards, who gave the keynote address during Friday's ceremony at the UNO Lakefront Arena, told the graduates their achievements would help propel the state forward. "A more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that flags on State government buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Pfc. Joshua Mikeasky, a Fort Drum soldier who died in Afghanistan on Dec. 13. Pfc. Joshua Mikeasky, 19, was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team and was from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. "On behalf of all New Yorkers, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news: Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the Commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex and all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Northumberland County to fly at half-staff in honor of Scott W. Dannheimer, 53, of Shamokin. Dannheimer, a captain with the East End Fire Company in Coal Township, died while responding to a house fire in Coal Township on Thursday. The Commonwealth flag shall be more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news: Governor Tom Wolf has ordered the United States and Commonwealth flags on the Capitol Complex, at all Commonwealth facilities, and all public buildings and grounds throughout the commonwealth to fly at half-staff to honor Army Pfc. Joshua Mikeasky, 19, of Johnstown, who died Thursday at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan. The United States and Commonwealth flags shall be lowered until the day of interme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Italian American Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Cipollone replaces Don McGahn as White House Counsel - The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) congratulates Pat A. Cipollone, an Italian American, being appointed as White House Counsel this week. Cipollone has practiced in commercial litigation, trade regulation, health-care fraud and has experience and expertise in defending corporations. He was a former partner at the law fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The American Immigration Lawyers Association issued the following news release: Today, federal judge Emmet Sullivan struck down key portions of then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision in Matter of A-B-, which restricted the ability of survivors fleeing domestic and gang violence to access a fair day in immigration court. Judge Sullivan ruled that the decision violated both the Administrative Procedure Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act. Anastasia Tonello, A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: The image of Sully, a yellow Labrador service animal, lying in front of the casket of former President George H.W. Bush will be a lasting memory for many Americans. As research is still emerging on the benefits and challenges of animal companions in the older adult population, The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has been working with partners to stimulate scholarship and report evidence-base more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: "Be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Atlanta United FC and its dedicated fans on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup championship; recognizes the contributions of the Atlanta United FC players, coaches, and leadership of the organization; and joins with the people of Atlanta and soccer fans everywhere in celebrating Atlanta United FC's first championship victory." That is the  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Command Sgt. Maj. Marco Torres Public Affairs As 2018 comes to a close and we take time during the holidays to spend with those most important in our lives, the approaching new year also offers many a chance to pause and reflect. As a command and individually, we have accomplished many successes throughout 2018. Almost 30,000 contract actions and $5 billion in acquisitio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement on 2020 Senate election: "I will not be a candidate for re-election to the United States Senate in 2020. "The people of Tennessee have been very generous, electing me to serve more combined years as Governor and Senator than anyone else from our state. "I am deeply grateful, but now it is time for someone else to have that privilege. "I have gotten up every day thinking that I could help make our state a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 20, remembering Late President George H.W. Bush: Madam President, I was honored to attend the ceremonies in the Capitol Rotunda and at Washington National Cathedral for former President George H.W. Bush. I first met President Bush when he was Vice President and I was the speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. He visited Annapolis, and I present more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Dec. 20, paying tribute to late President George Herbert Walker Bush: Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to former President George Herbert Walker Bush who died on November 30 at the age of 94. Henry Clay once said, "Recognize at all times the paramount right of your Country to your most devoted services, whether she treat you ill or well, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The office of Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * - Amid President Trump's threats to shut down the government over wall funding, Udall calls on the President to stop playing politics with New Mexico's border communities - Udall: "New Mexico and other border states have the most at stake in this fight. And we will be heard." Today, with just a few days left before the Friday deadline to fund parts of the federal government, U.S. Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-424) on legislation (S. 3191) to provide for the expeditious disclosure of records related to civil rights cold cases. The report was advanced by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, on Dec. 10. Excerpts of the report follow: I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, establishes a records collection at the National Archives and Records A more ST

CARSON, California, Dec. 20 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Luis Delgadillo Public Affairs "I can reassure this nation and a watching world that the American government is functioning fully and effectively. We've had full and complete communications throughout the day." - Vice-President George H.W. Bush The late president Bush spoke these words just hours after President Ronald Reagan and three others were shot by a would-be assassin in Washington D.C more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: Several days after the conclusion of the COP24 climate conference in Poland, Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), joined other Democrats on the Senate floor yesterday to discuss the urgent need for decisive action to fight climate change. In his remarks, Senator Carper also more PR