WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * - Jorjani has served as Principal Deputy Solicitor at Interior since May 2017 * * * Today, Acting U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt applauded President Donald J. Trump's announcement that he intends to nominate Daniel Jorjani to serve as Solicitor of the Department of the Interior. Jorjani has been serving at Interior as the Department's Principal Deputy Solicitor since May 2017.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) questioned experts about current global and national issues with Russia and China. Portman discussed his bipartisan efforts to fully utilize the Global Engagement Center, which was tasked with leading U.S. government efforts to counter propaganda and disinformation from countries like Russia and China through more PR

BARSTOW, California, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following news: By Keith Hayes Public Affairs The newly-elected San Bernardino County Supervisor for the third district Dawn Rowe reached out to Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, commanding officer Col. Craig C. Clemans, Feb 19. Rowe talked with Clemans in his office for about half an hour. "I loved my visit with the colonel," she said, "and I was glad to hear of the operational aspects to increase the viability more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Public Relations issued the following news: The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) has elected Brian Besanceney, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Walmart, to its Board of Trustees. Brian is a veteran corporate affairs professional with a background in strategic communications, public policy, government relations and corporate social responsibility. He currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Communication more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, issued the following statement after voting against a House resolution that would overturn the national emergency declared by President Trump: "In Texas, we can no longer turn a blind eye to the thousands of young children forced into prostitution, friends who are ruined by drug addiction and loved ones lost to violence from our porous border. "Regrettably, Democrats in Congress have made it clear they are not willing to make national security  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Duncan D. Hunter, R-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) today introduced a resolution calling on the House of Representatives to prioritize hunting and recreational access to America's public lands. This action is reinforcement of Executive Order 13443 originally issued by President George W. Bush. "Our public lands are a national treasure utilized by families all across America," said Congressman Hunter. "Far too often,  more PR

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois, March 1 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Robin Kelly filed legislation to rename the Olympia Fields post office for Captain (USA, ret.) Robert L. Martin. Captain Martin was a member of the famous World War II Tuskegee Airmen. He served as a combat pilot in the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group. On his 64th mission, he was shot down over German-occupied territory and evaded capture for five wee more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following statement after voting against a resolution (H.J. Res. 46): "The President's emergency declaration was not Plan A. Plan A was for Congress to do its job and clearly and specifically allocate the resources we need to safeguard our country. "Unfortunately, some Members of Congress became suddenly opposed to increased funding to harden our physical border barrier just because they and their base hate the President. It's disa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today invited Democratic senators to join him in changing Senate rules to make it easier for the Senate to confirm the president's nominees to fill the 1,200 major federal government positions that require Senate confirmation. "I invite my Democrat colleagues to join me in demonstrating the same sort of bipartisan respect for the U.S. Senate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Feb. 25: Mr. President, I ask by unanimous consent that the attached letter signed by 58 former national security officials, who served under Republican and Democratic administrations, criticizing President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to build a wall on our southern border be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material w more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Feb. 25, on declaration of national emergency: Madam President, before Congress went out of session 2 weeks ago, President Trump announced that he was declaring a national emergency to redirect funds to the construction of a border wall. It was a lawless act, a gross abuse of power, and an attempt by the President to distract from the fact that he broke  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The office of Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report: * * * - Wicker Votes to Expedite Consideration of President's Nominees * * * More than two years into Donald Trump's presidency, Senate Democrats continue to abuse the Senate confirmation process and delay well-qualified nominees. This pattern of partisan obstruction has required the Senate to burn weeks of valuable legislative time, which has consequences for the American people. A Pa more PR