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BLOOMBERG Copyright Chief Stresses Need for Technology FreedomMarch 2 (BNA) -- The head of the Copyright Office stressed the agency's need to be able to make decisions about technology independent of the needs of the Library of Congress March 2 in testimony before a House appropriations subcommittee.Register of Copyrights Maria A. Pallante appeared before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch alongside Acting Librarian of Congress David S. Mao to defend the library's 2017 budget request, wh... Read more

ROLL CALLCapitol Dome Scaffolding Starts Coming DownBy Stephanie AkinThe top portion of the scaffolding covering the Capitol Dome should be removed by the end of the month as construction wraps up on one of the most iconic government buildings in the country, Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers said Tuesday.The Dome will look brighter and more detailed than ever thanks to the removal of 13 layers of lead paint, Ayers testified at a hearing of the House Legislative Branch Appropriations Sub... Read more

ROLL CALLLawmakers Question Capitol Police Budget RequestBy Rema RahmanLawmakers are questioning why the Capitol Police department is asking for a 9 percent increase in its fiscal 2017 budget request just three months after securing an additional $27 million — some of which has yet to be spent.Outgoing Capitol Police Chief Kim C. Dine appeared before House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees on Tuesday to explain the need for more police officers to help beef up security efforts.Dine, who ca... Read more

From the very beginning of our democracy, women have played an instrumental role in shaping every aspect of American life. This month, we honor and recognize our nation's women and all their contributions to improve the lives of every American. We honor the trailblazers who have broken barriers and gone on to become America's leading scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs, writers and artists. Read more

SUNSHINE STATE NEWS.COMU.S. House Passes Bob Levinson ResolutionBy Kevin DerbyA resolution from U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch demanding Iran offer more assistance in releasing Robert Levinson, a Florida resident who went missing in Iran almost a decade ago, passed the U.S. House on Monday.Levinson worked for the FBI and DEA went missing in 2007 during a private investigation case in Iran involving cigarette smuggling. Back in 2013, the Associated Press ran a story insisting Levinson worked for the CIA.De... Read more

Today, the House passed H.Res. 148, calling on the government of Iran to fulfill their previous promises of assistance in finding Robert Levinson, a South Florida native and the longest-held civilian American citizen. I was pleased to join my South Florida colleagues Ted Deutch, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart as an original cosponsor of this resolution; we must hold Iran's leaders accountable to every commitment they make, particularly when American lives are on the line. Read more

ELLE.COMMeet the 24-Year-Old Who Could Dramatically Change U.S. Sexual Assault LawAmanda Nguyen is on a mission to fix a broken systemBy Mattie KahnWhen she was 22 years old, Amanda Nguyen was raped. Within 24 hours of the assault, Nguyen did exactly what she was supposed to: She went to the hospital to have a rape kit examination. But while she took immediate action, there was no guarantee that the critical evidence would be preserved long enough to be of use. Massachusetts, where Nguyen was li... Read more

MARIE CLAIRETwo Powerhouse Politicians on What the Fight Against Zika Really NeedsDemocratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congresswoman Norma Torres make the case for birth control—everywhere.by DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ AND NORMA TORRESOver the past several months, the international community has anxiously watched the Zika virus rapidly spread across the Americas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other medical organizations, there is strong... Read more

I congratulate Matthew Verderosa on his appointment as our next Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police. He has served with the Capitol Police for more than 25 years and has an extensive background in leadership and command positions within the force. His work serving the entire Congressional community, from Members, to staff, to the general public, has come during some of the most significant periods of change in our system. I know those experiences will serve him well as the Capitol Police adapt to our community's security threats. Read more

President Obama's nomination of Dr. Carla D. Hayden as the next Librarian of Congress is an important step forward for one of our nation's most important national treasures. The Library of Congress is a world-renowned institution that helps Americans learn and understand our history – and it is fitting that Dr. Hayden is exceptionally qualified in helping Americans of all walks of life learn and understand their world, no matter where they live. Read more