PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Doug Ducey, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: Governor Doug Ducey today designated September 25, 2019 Sandra Day O'Connor Day in Arizona, marking 38 years since the day Justice O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. "From her service as the first female Senate Majority Leader in the country to her 25 years on the U.S. Supreme Court - Sandra Day O'Connor has given us the example for how to serve with civility, character more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-204) on legislation (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the U.S. Code with respect to arbitration. The report was advanced by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, on Sept. 13. Excerpts of the report follow: Purpose and Summary H.R. 1423, the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act" or the "FAIR Act," would prohibit the enforcement of mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration ("forced arbitration") provisions in contracts invo more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Judiciary subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship issued the following testimony by Heidi Altman, director of policy for the National Immigrant Justice Center, at a hearing entitled "Expansion and Troubling Use of ICE Detention": "Today this Committee bears witness to the testimony of three individuals who have survived the United States' immigration detention system. They represent three out of nearly 500,000 people who have experienced incarceration in Im more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Aviation issued the following testimony by David Zurfluh, national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America, at a hearing entitled "Work in Progress: Implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018": "Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) thanks you for the opportunity to testify for this oversight hearing regarding implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-254). This legislatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news story: More than 81,000 Americans who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the wars in the Persian Gulf and other conflicts have still not returned home. Many were taken prisoner of war or went missing in action long ago. Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist paid tribute to them, and paid respect to their families during the 2019 National POW/MIA Recognition Day event yester more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson's Scott L. Campbell has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB). The SEAB provides insights and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on the ongoing Department priorities including advancing research in artificial intelligence, enhancing energy security domestically and abroad, fosteri more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 24 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: Former Secretary of State John Kerry joined former U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and other guests at Perry World House's third annual Fall Colloquium to discuss 'How Emerging Technologies are Rewiring the Global Order.' There's no question that technology has changed world governance, giving a voice to the voiceless, building coalitions, and providing a platform for protest. But has technol more PR