Dutch Ambassador Calls for Accountability From Russia
Diplomacy
Dutch Ambassador Calls for Accountability From Russia
2023-01-18 15:51:10
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Prime minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, went from a meeting with President Biden at the White House on Tuesday — where the Dutch leader said his country plans to join the U.S. and Germany’s efforts to train... Read More

Former Rep. Elaine Luria Named Georgetown Spring Fellow
Education
Former Rep. Elaine Luria Named Georgetown Spring Fellow
2023-01-10 20:55:10
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria, of Virginia, will be a fellow at Georgetown University this spring, sharing her experiences as a member of the House Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol over... Read More

When Swing was King at the Embassy
Entertainment
When Swing was King at the Embassy
2022-03-09 21:11:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — As the son of a globetrotting diplomat, Ahmet Münir Ertegün had learned a thing or two about poise and sophistication by the age of 16. But as members of Duke Ellington’s band assembled on the third floor of... Read More

Expert Discusses Gaps in Federal Policy to Ban Surprise Medical Bills
Health
Expert Discusses Gaps in Federal Policy to Ban Surprise Medical Bills
2022-01-05 18:42:23
by Alexa Hornbeck

WASHINGTON — A federal law banning surprise medical bills U.S. patients may receive following an emergency room visit, air ambulance trip, or receiving care out-of-network went into effect on Jan 1., but health policy expert Jack Hoadley finds that gaps... Read More

Stephanie Murphy, a Leading Centrist, Won’t Seek Reelection
Political News
Stephanie Murphy, a Leading Centrist, Won’t Seek Reelection
2021-12-20 18:54:15
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., among the most prominent of House moderates since flipping a battleground district four years ago, announced Monday she will not seek reelection in 2022. In a video message to her constituents, Murphy said she... Read More

Law Professor Suggests New Law to Undermine White Supremacists
Congress
Law Professor Suggests New Law to Undermine White Supremacists
2021-05-27 14:23:12
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- A Georgetown University law professor called for a new federal law to clamp down on white supremacist militias during a congressional hearing Wednesday. She said their threats of violence are growing but local law enforcement personnel are unprepared... Read More

Gen Z Voters Maintain Faith in Democracy, Despite Election Concerns
Research
Gen Z Voters Maintain Faith in Democracy, Despite Election Concerns
2020-11-12 21:36:43
by Sara Wilkerson

WASHINGTON - In a Georgetown University focus group webinar of voters from Generation Z, the first-time voters expressed their excitement over participating in the democratic process, while at the same time voiced concerns about various influences on the election. The... Read More

Bipartisanship Is Alive and Well on Capitol Hill, Index Finds
Congress
Bipartisanship Is Alive and Well on Capitol Hill, Index Finds
2020-05-14 18:42:37
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Despite the rancor one hears consistently on cable news and in the Twittersphere, bipartisanship is alive and well among rank and file members of Congress, according to a new survey conducted by The Lugar Center and the McCourt... Read More

Zuckerberg Defends Facebook’s ‘Free Expression’ Policy in Wake of False Trump Campaign Ads
Social Media
Zuckerberg Defends Facebook's 'Free Expression' Policy in Wake of False Trump Campaign Ads
2019-10-18 14:47:11
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Mark Zuckerberg allowed himself only a brief smile Thursday afternoon as he approached the podium awaiting him on stage in Georgetown University's Gaston Hall. After weeks of criticism over Facebook's decision not to moderate political speech or fact-check... Read More

New Poll Finds Majority of Voters Disapprove of Trump, Support Impeachment, But He Still Remains Competitive
Opinion Polls
New Poll Finds Majority of Voters Disapprove of Trump, Support Impeachment, But He Still Remains Competitive
2019-10-15 21:12:25
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump may be weak when it comes to job approval and public support for impeachment, but a number of factors, ranging from economy to unfavorable views toward some Democratic candidates, continue to make him competitive in... Read More

Georgetown Climate Forum Cast Spotlight On Diversity, Engagement of Youth Vote
Georgetown Climate Forum Cast Spotlight On Diversity, Engagement of Youth Vote
2019-09-24 12:15:50
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Last week, Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted 12 presidential candidates for Climate Forum 2020, which was billed as a conversation with young voters about the issue of climate change and how candidates from across... Read More

Candidates Expound On Climate Change Fight at Georgetown/MSNBC Forum
2020 Elections
Candidates Expound On Climate Change Fight at Georgetown/MSNBC Forum
2019-09-20 20:40:21
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Andrew Yang could hardly contain himself. A day after he surprised a group of Georgetown University students by joining their pick-up basketball game, Yang had taken just three steps onto the stage at the university's Healy Hall Thursday... Read More

Dismissed Student Sues Georgetown As National Admission Scandal Grows
Education
Dismissed Student Sues Georgetown As National Admission Scandal Grows
2019-05-21 21:51:15
by Tom Ramstack

A Georgetown University undergraduate is suing the university after his father pleaded guilty to paying a bribe to help his son’s academic career in another example of the national college admissions scandal. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for... Read More

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