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2 Foreign Nationals Indicted in Chicago as Part of $10 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme (10)
ROCKFORD, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Two Foreign Nationals Indicted in Chicago as Part of $10 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO -- Two foreign nationals participated in a $10 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and private insurers for nonexistent health care services, according to an indictment returned in federal court in Chicago.
In 2023 and 2024, BURHA more PR
At Senate Commerce Hearing, Lujan Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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At Senate Commerce Hearing, Lujan Underscores Need for Transparency and Communication Following Airspace Closures in Texas and New Mexico
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, underscored the need for clear communication and answers following recent airspace closures in Texas and New Mexico during more PR
CBP officers at World Trade Bridge seize over $6.8 million in cocaine, enough for more than 190,000 lethal doses (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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CBP officers at World Trade Bridge seize over $6.8 million in cocaine, enough for more than 190,000 lethal doses
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LAREDO, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $6,800,000 in street value.
"This substantial cocaine seizure at the World Trade Bridge highligh more PR
Don't miss it: Student Conference Q&A webinar (10)
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Feb. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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Don't miss it: Student Conference Q&A webinar
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Next Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (CST), eight speakers from Texas A&M University involved in the upcoming ANS Student Conference 2026 will hold an online Q&A to discuss the upcoming event.
During this informal, drop-in session, students will be able to stop by and ask any questions they might have regarding more PR
Five Federally Indicted for Alleged $220 Million Nationwide Cattle Fraud Scheme - One is Fugitive on FBI Wanted List (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Five Federally Indicted for Alleged $220 Million Nationwide Cattle Fraud Scheme; One is Fugitive on FBI Wanted List
Five individuals were federally indicted this week for their roles in an alleged $220 million nationwide fraud scheme involving purported cattle purchase contracts, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Tex more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Velshi, where he made clear that House Democrats will not support any legislation that allows Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security to use taxpayer dollars more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO BE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Velshi, where he made clear that House Democrats will not support any legislation that allows Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security to use taxpayer dollars to brutalize and kill Amer more PR
Lujan Speaks Directly with FAA Administrator, Calls for Classified Briefing Over Airspace Closure (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Speaks Directly with FAA Administrator, Calls for Classified Briefing Over Airspace Closure
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee with jurisdiction over the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), issued the following statement after speaking with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford over airspace closures more PR
NRCC: Late Money, Big Problem - Democrats Panic Over Bobby Pulido (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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LATE MONEY, BIG PROBLEM: Democrats Panic over Bobby Pulido
Washington Democrats are rushing in with last-minute outside cash to prop up Misogynistic Bobby Pulido, signaling real trouble for his campaign in Texas' 15th District.
Pulido is leaning on DC operatives and super PACs, dumping over $28,000 in late mail in a desperate rescue attempt as he trails his primary opponent in cash on hand more PR
NRCC: Socialist Squad Sykes Jets Off to Virgin Islands, Votes Against Millions for Ohio (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Socialist Squad Sykes Jets off to Virgin Islands, Votes Against Millions for Ohio
Out of touch Emilia Sykes, once again, voted against millions in funding for community projects throughout Ohio's 13th congressional district.
Her vote against funding for Ohio follows her taking a luxury beach vacation to the Virgin Islands with the Socialist Squad.
"Socialist Squad Sykes continues to make more PR
OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Joint Resolution Disapproving D.C.'s 2025 Income and Tax Conformity Amendment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (H.J. Res. 142) providing for congressional disapproval of the action of the District of Columbia in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, which was introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas:
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The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 142, a joint resolution providi more PR
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