ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * - Georgia voters inaccurately flagged as non-citizens will still face problems when registering to vote * * * On Tuesday, after three federal lawsuits in 2008, 2016 and 2018, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 316, largely ending the onerous 'exact match' system that has failed Georgia voters for the past 12 years. The 'exact match' system placed more than 50,00 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-30) on aconcurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 16) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. The report was advanced by Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, on April 2. Excerpts of the report follow: PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H. Con. Res. 16 is to authorize the use of the Capitol Ground more ST

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * - Exhibition Will Explore Speech as Captured in Photography * * * The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery will present "In Mid-Sentence," a selection of photographs from the museum's collection that, when seen together, showcase the camera's ability to capture people in dialogue. Featuring more than 25 images of people in the midst of public speeches, intimate confessions, shared jokes, political more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 31 -- Notre Dame issued the following news: Norman C. Francis, longtime beloved president of Xavier University of Louisiana, will receive the University of Notre Dame's 2019 Laetare Medal -- the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics -- at Notre Dame's 174th University Commencement Ceremony on May 19 (Sunday). "For more than 50 years, Dr. Francis has been at the center of civil rights advocacy by leveraging the power of Catholic higher educatio more PR

YANGON, Burma, April 5 -- The U.S. Embassy in Burma issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel swore in 32 new Peace Corps Volunteers, nearly doubling the total number of Peace Corps Volunteers in Myanmar. The Volunteers sworn in at the ceremony at the Summit Parkview Hotel will serve for two years, teaching English at basic education middle and high schools in Bago Region, Mon State. This year, they will also teach at schools in Magway Region for the first time. The more PR

YANGON, Myanmar, April 3 -- The U.S. Embassy in Burma issued the following news release: The U.S. Peace Corps is strengthening its commitment to Myanmar by increasing the number of Peace Corps Volunteers who will serve Myanmar communities. On April 5, 32 new Peace Corps Volunteers will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Summit Parkview Hotel in Yangon. The Volunteers will serve for two years, teaching English at basic education middle and high schools in Bago region, Mon State, and now also in Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1022) to "clarify the effect of certain final rules and determinations of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles." The bill was introduced on April 3 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Cory Boo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1010) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to establish criminal liability for negligent executive officers of major corporations." The bill was introduced on April 3. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4543; or in the state at 2400 President John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., 15 New Sudbury St.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1028) to amend the Controlled Substances Act "to provide for a new rule regarding the application of the Act to marihuana." The bill was introduced on April 4 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Rand Paul, R-Ky., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Ron  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 997) to "recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II." The bill was introduced on April 3 and has 1 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Jeff Merk more ST

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1005) to "stop financial institution crime, require certain officers of companies to certify that they have conducted due diligence relating to criminal conduct or civil fraud, create accountability in deferred prosecution agreements." The bill was introduced on April 3. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 317 Hart Senate Of more ST

HANCEVILLE, Alabama, April 4 -- Wallace State Community College issued the following news: The North Alabama AgriPlex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all of the VISTAs at work in our community. AmeriCorps VISTA, or Volunteers in Service to America, is a national service program designed to alleviate poverty in America. Founded in 1965 by President John F. Kennedy, VISTAs are the domestic version of the Peace Corps more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 3 -- The University of Maryland's University College issued the following news release: * * * - Collins to Join Marvin Kalb on April 15 at National Press Club * * * In 1865, Jules Verne wrote the science fiction novel "From the Earth to the Moon and a Trip Around it." Nearly 105 years later, Michael Collins "lived" what Jules Verne could only imagine. In July 1969, against the backdrop of the raging war in Vietnam and the social upheaval in American society, the eye more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Mike Pence at an event entitled "NATO Engages: The Alliance at 70" at The Anthem: THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all. Thank you for that warm welcome. And Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison has been saying "yes" to America for a long time. Would you join me in thanking the permanent representative to NATO for her extraordinary service to the United States of America and those overly generous words? (Applause more PR