WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) on Aug. 27, 2024, by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the U.N. General Assembly The annual session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly is held at U.N. Headquarters in New York City. The President generally appoin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Secures Over $1.45 Million to Preserve Hudson Valley's Rich History and Support Research in the Humanities Ryan delivered $124,611 for Historic Huguenot Street; $574,445 to advance research in the humanities at Bard College; $10,000 for Women's Studio Workshop, Inc. to preserve humanities collections Ryan also secured $750,000 for the rehabilitation of the Washington Headquarters Historic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her Veterans Plan, highlighting the ways she is working to ensure that programs for veterans are transparent, effective, and affordable. Tenney's Veterans Plan outlines the legislative initiatives she is championing in Congress to enhance VA transparency and accountability, expand access to quality healthcare, support the transition to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today unveiled her Tax Plan designed to reduce financial burdens on families and support small businesses in New York's 24th Congressional District and across the nation. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the nation's tax policy, Tenney is leading the charge to make the tax code work for all Americans. Additionally, Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: CALVERTON, NY Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) led state and local officials in a letter requesting the New York Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive health study on behalf of the Calverton community. The letter was cosigned by Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo, New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark, Riverhe  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced $394,160 in federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support the creation of The Strong National Museum of Play's new interactive exhibit tentatively titled Beyond the Buzzer: Game Shows in America. This 5,200-square-foot exhibit--slated to open in the next few years--will explore the history of game shows, how the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced his introduction of the Early Access to Screening Act. This bipartisan bill will lower the age for women to receive free annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. While women aged 40 and over currently qualify for no-cost coverage for annual screening mammography, this bill extends this critical benefit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: "Corrupt Jack Smith is desperately trying to revise his sham, unconstitutional witch hunt against President Trump to salvage his reputation and the Kamala Harris campaign. Judge Aileen Cannon was correct to dismiss Smith's case after the weaponized Biden-Harris Department of Justice tried to shred the Constitution with the appointment of their illegitimate and politicized 'special counsel.' After failing  more