WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47639) on May 3, 2024, entitled "Presidential Medal of Freedom" by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the U.S. government's highest civilian honor. Awarded by the President, it is often presented to individuals to recognize a lifetime of significant achievements in the arts, public service, science, or other fields.  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03), Jim Himes (D-Conn-04), and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn-05) on Friday wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting the Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) request for assistance follo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 -- Brown University issued the following news: Brown University's Facilities Management team branches out across campus to carefully steward and add to nearly 2,500 trees on and around College Hill in the face of threats from pests, disease and climate. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Generations of Brunonians have enjoyed Brown University's lush canopy of trees on campus, which burst with spring buds, offer shade from summer heat, pop with colorful fall   more