Gettysburg Observes 150th Anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of visitors in Gettysburg to observe the 150th anniversary of the pivotal Civil War battle; Secretary Jewell visits incident command posts in Arizona as firefighters continue to fight two raging wildfires; a major clean energy announcement in Las Vegas; the Statue of Liberty reopens in New York Harbor; and Fourth of July […]
U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D., 1st District of Tennessee – Independence Day
July 4, 1776 was a great day for the United States of America. After more than a year at war, the Thirteen Colonies officially declared independence from Great Britain. These patriots were filled with hope, pride, valor and determination. Their bravery helped build the Land of the Free. The Declaration of Independence was the foundation […]
Corker Honors Independence Day
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the following statement in honor of Independence Day: “This Independence Day, I hope Tennesseans will join me in giving thanks for our service men and women, and their families, who sacrifice every day to protect our freedoms. I am continually inspired by their selflessness and bravery. Since our country’s […]
Climate change takes center stage
Climate change takes center stage, as President Obama outlines a plan to fight carbon pollution, and Secretary Jewell releases a USGS study on carbon storage; Secretary Jewell takes several steps to help get kids moving in the great outdoors; the Secretary heads to Reno, Nevada for the National Congress of American Indians Conference; the 2013 […]
All-of-the-Above is the Only Answer
On Tuesday, President Obama unveiled his aggressive plan to address climate change. It comes as no surprise that the president plans to implement these changes without Congressional input and approval. While some American families are struggling to put food on the table, this misguided plan will raise energy costs, continue the president’s war on the […]
Administration issues final rules on contraception coverage and religious organizations
Today, the Obama administration issued final rules that balance the goal of providing women with coverage for recommended preventive care – including contraceptive services prescribed by a health care provider – with no cost-sharing, with the goal of respecting the concerns of non-profit religious organizations that object to contraceptive coverage. The final rules reflect public […]
Corker: Nominee for State Department Inspector General Long Overdue
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, said the nomination today of a full-time Inspector General at the U.S. State Department is long overdue. President Barack Obama nominated Steve A. Linick as State Department Inspector General, filling a 5-year vacancy. “A full time, independent watchdog at the State Department is […]
National Park Service prepares to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
This week: Interior hosts Latino youth leaders in Nevada to help boost participation in STEM programs; Interior announces steps underway for implementation of $1.9 billion land buy-back program for tribal nations; a new survey from USGS aims to stop the spread of Asian carp in the Great Lakes Basin; the National Park Service prepares to […]
Corker Comments on Proposed Immigration Amendment to Secure the Southern Border
In remarks on the Senate floor yesterday, Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., commented on an amendment he co-authored with Senator John Hoeven, D-N.D., to bolster security on the nation’s southern border as part of the immigration bill now being considered by the Senate. “Some people have described this amendment as a border surge… We are investing […]
Corker Places Hold on Portion of Afghanistan Funding Until Obama Administration Provides Rationale for Alleged U.S. Cash Payments to Karzai
In a fourth letter to the Obama administration seeking a rationale for alleged U.S. cash payments to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee, announced a hold on $75 million in U.S. government funding for Afghanistan “until such time as I receive sufficient information on these […]
PILT payments go out from Interior to 49 states
PILT payments go out from Interior to 49 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia; a proposal to list all chimpanzees as endangered; a surprising community of sea life is discovered just off the Mid-Atlantic Coast; and new imagery from the Washington Monument earthquake repair project.
We Mustn’t Sacrifice Personal Liberty Under the Guise of National Security
Last Wednesday, the Guardian, a British newspaper, released a leaked copy of a court order from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court from April 25, 2013. This order requires Verizon Wireless, one of the United States’ largest cell phone providers, to release the call history, location and duration of their users’ calls to the National Security […]
Disclosure of NSA Surveillance Programs Necessitates Congressional Oversight to Ensure Anti-terrorism Actions Comply with the Law
Following a briefing for senators earlier this week from U.S. intelligence officials regarding the recent disclosure of NSA terrorism surveillance programs encompassing a wide array of Americans’ communications, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, said Congress must exercise its oversight responsibility to ensure these programs comply with the law, including […]
PTSD Awareness Month
Since 2010, June 27th has been known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. For the last three years, the National Center for PTSD has worked diligently throughout the month of June to raise awareness of this serious mental health issue, which occurs after an individual has been through a traumatic event like combat, […]
Secretary Jewell kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week, with the help of more than 200 Washington DC students
Secretary Jewell kicks off National Fishing and Boating Week, with the help of more than 200 Washington DC students; it’s the first ever offshore wind energy lease auction, and a green light for three renewable energy projects in Nevada and Arizona; and the menu at more than 250 food sites in National Parks will now […]
Taking Politics Out of Student Loans
We live in the greatest country in the world – a country where we’re free to choose our own career path. Everyone, no matter what their background, is afforded the opportunity to pursue higher education. We have a responsibility to ensure that college is not only accessible, but affordable for all students – including those […]