WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Environment issued the following statement by Chairman Harley Rouda, D-California, at a hearing entitled "Climate Change, Part I: The History of a Consensus and the Causes of Inaction": "Good afternoon. This hearing is the first in a series of hearings on climate change that the Oversight Subcommittee on Environment plans to hold during the 116th Congress. It is my goal that we can work in a bipartisan manner to examine the h more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 12 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: Actor, performer, and radio show host Joe Piscopo visited Liberty University on Friday, taking the Convocation stage for an inspirational discussion and a lively musical performance. The Saturday Night Live alumnus gave the event a late-night spin, sharing his music and comedy with the crowd of over 10,000 students in the Vines Center. As an entertainer, Piscopo has worked on stage and in film, with all the  more PR

BURLINGTON, Vermont, April 8 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont, Christina E. Nolan, issued the following news release: This week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office joins the rest of the Department of Justice in observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019. The U.S. Attorney's Office will participate in an annual event that celebrates and supports crime victims. "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department works every day to help them more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming, Mark A. Klaassen, issued the following news release: "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department works every day to help them recover and to find, prosecute, and convict those who have done them harm," said Attorney General William P. Barr. "During this National Crime Victims' Rights Week, we pause to remember the millions of Americans who have been victims of crime and we thank public servants who have served  more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine, Halsey B. Frank, issued the following news release: United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank joined the Department of Justice's observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019. "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department works every day to help them recover and to find, prosecute, and convict those who have done them harm," said Attorney General William P. Barr. "During this National Crime Victims more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, Mike Stuart, issued the following news release: * * * - United States Attorney Mike Stuart Hosts 19th Annual Operation Reach Out Ceremony * * * In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia hosted the 19th Annual Operation Reach Out Opening Ceremony today at the Robert C. Byrd United States more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska, Bryan D. Schroder, issued the following news release: * * * - Alaska U.S. Attorney's Office Participates in Annual Tree Ceremony Hosted by Victims for Justice * * * In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office, District of Alaska, participated in yesterday's annual Tree Ceremony hosted by Victims for Justice, to honor those affected by violent crime. The  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, J. Douglas Overbey, issued the following news release: In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee will be participating in several events across the district including: * A bell ringing ceremony to honor victims of crime, "Honoring Our Past - Creating Hope for the Future," at Chester Foster Park in Chattanooga on more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, D. Michael Dunavant, issued the following news release: In observance of this week as National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee will join with service providers and community members to honor victim advocates who have shown special commitment to helping crime victims. "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department works every day to h more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, David J. Freed, issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania joins with the Justice Department to raise public awareness of victims' rights in observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019. Every year, millions of Americans are affected by crime. According to the most recent Bureau of Justice Statistic's Nationa more PR

BOISE, Idaho, April 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Bart M. Davis, issued the following new release: * * * - Advocates Against Family Violence to Host Evening of Awareness at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell to Honor Crime Victims, Families and Victim Service Providers * * * In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Idaho is participating in a community awareness project, Evening of Awarene more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 -- U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Byung J. Pak, issued the following news release: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia joins the Department of Justice in observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019. "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department works every day to help them recover and to find, prosecute, and convict those who have done them harm," said Attorney General William P. Barr. "Du more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 11 -- The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release: In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona hosted its annual Service Award Ceremony today to recognize individuals who have performed exceptional service on behalf of crime victims. This year's theme for National Crime Victims' Rights Week is "Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, Aaron L. Weisman, issued the following news release: In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7-13, 2019, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island will join the Rhode Island Attorney General and Family Service of Rhode Island led observance at the annual Victims' Grove Ceremony. "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department works every day to help them re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department will honor 12 individuals and programs for their exceptional service to victims of crime during the annual National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Friday, April 12. The Department will also recognize former U.S. Attorney General Ed Meese for a career of outstanding service on behalf of crime victims. "Victims of crime deserve justice. This Department w more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 11 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * - A 2014 column by VT Sen. Bernie Sanders was included in the 2019 SAT. * * * During the 2019, students taking the SAT test were requested to write an essay featuring a passage from a column by a current presidential candidate, unbeknownst to the New Hampshire Department of Education. The opinion piece - "There's No Need to End Saturday Mail Delivery" - was authored by U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today Congressman Malinowski introduced a Resolution condemning white supremacist terrorism and the anti-immigrant rhetoric that inspires it. The bill addresses the deadly white supremacist attacks on Jewish and Muslim communities that have been motivated by virulent anti-immigrant propaganda. The gunmen responsible for the terrorist attacks against a synagogue in Pittsburgh and a mosque in Christchu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Congressman French Hill (AR-02) sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, calling on him to raise concerns about the plight of Christian minorities in Egypt. "The United States and Egypt are critically important partners in the fight against terrorism in the Sinai Peninsula and throughout the region," said Congressman Hill. "I acknowledge and s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 9, honoring National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day: Today I rise in honor of National Former POW Recognition Day and the 77th anniversary of capture of U.S. soldiers on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines to the Imperial Japanese Army and the beginning of the Bataan Death March. In November 1941, 99 soldiers from my hometown of Janesville, W more ST

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Yesterday, U.S. Congressmen James McGovern (D-MA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced H. Res. 302, a resolution on the prohibition of nuclear weapons, calling on the federal government and the American people to work towards reducing and ultimately eliminating nuclear weapons, rejecting first strike and first use of nuclear weapons, and canceling the trillion dollar program to upgrade and modernize  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 -- The Nieman Foundation issued the following news, dated April 9: Robert J. "Bud" Korengold, a 1964 Nieman Fellow who served as a foreign correspondent in Europe before transitioning to a career in diplomacy, passed away on March 15 in Vernon, Normandy, France. He was 89. Born in 1929, Korengold was a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, graduating in 1951, before serving in the U.S. Navy f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 11, remembering Judge James C. Fox: Judge James C. Fox, who served as a Federal District Court Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina for more than 35 years, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the age of 90. Judge Fox was born on November 6, 1928, in Atchison, KS. As a young boy, his family moved to Greensboro, NC, where he grew up more ST

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following floor statement the 30th anniversary of the Whistleblower Protection Act: "Mr. President, thirty years ago today, the Whistleblower Protection Act was signed into law. To call it a triumph doesn't do justice to the sheer number of years and people it took on both sides of the aisle to overcome numerous obstacles and enact federal protections for federal government employees who step forward and do what we all s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 10, on the 30th anniversary of the Whistleblower Protection Act: 30 years ago today, the Whistleblower Protection Act was signed into law. To call it a triumph doesn't do justice to the sheer number of years and people it took on both sides of the aisle to overcome numerous obstacles and enact Federal protections for Federal Government employees who step for more ST

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, David C. Joseph, issued the following news release: In observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 7 to 13, 2019, U.S. Attorney David. C. Joseph was the guest speaker on Monday at the annual proclamation ceremony in Shreveport, hosted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office and the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office, which was at the Shreveport-Caddo Government Plaza on Travis Street. "We more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jessie K. Liu, issued the following news release: * * * - U.S. Attorney Liu Leads Moment of Silence and Tributes * * * U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu and the Victim Witness Assistance Unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia paid tribute today with a Moment of Silence at a ceremony honoring crime victims and survivors for their remarkable courage, determination and sacrifice. At mid-afternoon, U.S. A more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 9 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, Erica H. MacDonald, issued the following news release: Each year in April, the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys' offices observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week nationwide by taking time to honor victims of crime and those who advocate on their behalf. This year's observance takes place April 7-13, with the theme: Honoring Our Past. Creating Hope for the Future. "Victims of crime deserve j more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Sherri A. Lydon, issued the following news release: United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that the United States Attorney's Office has joined with state and local partners to honor National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Events included the South Carolina Victims' Rights Week Conference, held April 2-4, and a Unity Ceremony on April 2. Each April, the Department of Justice and United Stat more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, April 8 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, R. Andrew Murray, issued the following news release: * * * - District Employee to Receive Recognition for Lifelong Work with Victims of Crime * * * Each year in April, the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week, by taking time to honor victims of crime and those who advocate on their b more PR