WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following news release: With the average American eating more than 23 pounds of ice cream each year, one could suggest that every month is for ice cream. However, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the dairy industry are celebrating July as National Ice Cream Month with a month of activity culminating with National Ice Cream Day on July 21, 2019. "In a town like Washington, ice cream is about as bipar more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 17 -- Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Pete Ricketts released the third episode of "The Nebraska Way" featuring former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr. In their conversation, they talk about Governor Orr's friendship with President Ronald Reagan, her time in public office, pro-life issues, the dangers of marijuana, and their shared love of books and history. Kay Orr is the former Governor of Nebraska. She first got involved in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Intelligence Agency issued the following news: "This is a stark reminder of the dangerous missions we conduct for the nation and of the threats we work hard to mitigate ... As President Lincoln described on the fields at Gettysburg, 'this officer gave the last full measure of devotion.'" This statement made by Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley Jr., DIA director, encapsulates the spirit of the Agency's Patriots Memorial. Located in the mis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following statement after voting on a resolution condemning President Trump's remarks directed at members of Congress: "Instead of working to unite our country, the President willfully seeks to divide us. "Past presidents sought to bring people together and have worked with Congress to solve problems. His comments do none of that. "His words are beneath the office of the presidency and are an embarrassment for our nation." * * * more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today the House passed with bipartisan support Congressman Malinowski's Resolution Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments Directed at Members of Congress. The President's words have legitimized fear and hatred of new Americans and people of color. At a time when hate crimes, including anti-Semitic attacks and incidents of domestic terrorism, are on the rise, they also increase the risk of viole more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following floor remarks in support of a resolution condemning President Trump's so-called racist comments directed at members of Congress: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for his leadership in so many ways in this Congress. Mr. Nadler, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I commend Mr. Malinowski and Mr. Raskin for bringing this important resolution to the Floor. "Mr. Speaker, I c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following letter: Dear Democratic Colleague, On Sunday, it was a sign to us that the Catholic Gospel reading was that of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves and treat them with mercy. Trump's ICE raids this weekend are the opposite of mercy. We have been monitoring these raids closely insisting that #FamiliesBelongTogether and that everyone #KnowYourRights. This weekend, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following news release: To celebrate the 35th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and the Holy See, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista L. Gingrich, inaugurated an exhibit today at the U.S. Diplomacy Center in Washington, D.C. The exhibit highlights a longstanding bilateral relationship that was formalized in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan and Saint John Paul II. Today the United States and t more PR