TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Agreement details transfer of city-owned hospital assets to FSU * City of Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad and Florida State University have reached an agreement totaling $1.7 billion for the transfer of all City-owned hospital assets currently leased to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Inc. View the agreement online at Talgov.com. "This agreement represents the City Commission's direction to trans more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Animal welfare leaders welcome multi-agency government strategy to combat animal cruelty Sustained collaboration and shared resources are necessary to deliver lasting protection for animals, say Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund * Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * The Art of Walking: FSU faculty explore the intersection of history, literature and urban design * While most people view walking as a simple means to get from point A to point B, a recent interdisciplinary lecture at Florida State University suggests that traveling on foot is an essential act that defines our relationship with the world. Co-presented by the Milton S. Carothers Faculty Lecture Series more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 21 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect free speech from big tech censorship South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multistate letter to YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet Inc., raising concerns about the censorship of conservative speech. "Companies do not have to agree with consumers or those who use their services," Attorney General Wilson state more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 19 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Labrador Urges DOJ to Investigate Foreign-Funded Climate Groups Operating in U.S. Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a 19-state coalition urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate over 150 American climate activist organizations suspected of violating federal law by taking nearly $2 billion from foreign entities to influence U.S. energy policy without regist more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Business of Healthcare Summit welcomes another packed house * Shevaun Harris spoke for a moment not as a top state government official but as a patient and consumer. "I just got fussed at by my doctor because I didn't get my labs done, and I was like, 'Honestly, I went in, and there was a three-hour wait. I can't sit and wait for three hours,'" she said. "I think we really need to think about how we  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Ryan Young, of Oakland, has been appointed Public Advisor at the California Energy Commission. Young has been Deputy Public Advisor at the California Energy Commission since 2024. He was a Policy Director at Dream Corps from 2022 to 2023. Young held mu more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * City of Gainesville hires development services advocate The City of Gainesville has hired Ralph Hilliard as its development services advocate, a position designed to assist residents, small business owners and developers with permitting, planning and zoning processes. He began in the new role Feb. 16. Hilliard returns to the city after serving most recently as a planning manager more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Recent Freezes Caused Over $3 Billion in Estimated Losses to Florida Agriculture Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' preliminary estimates of losses to Florida agriculture from the recent freezes, including more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ DELIVERS +$78 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS FOR FL-28 * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) announced that 12 key projects across Florida's 28th Congressional District have been awarded federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, delivering more than $78 million in critical investments for public safety, national security, infrastructure, education,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fine Introduces Legislation to Protect Puppies From Sharia * Washington, DC - Congressman Randy Fine introduced the Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act. The bill was filed in response to comments from an advisor to Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, who stated that because owning a dog as a pet violates Islamic law, it should be banned. As part of her comments, she said, "New York  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Feb. 20, 2026, by Tanvi Nagpal, senior associate (non-resident) for the Global Food and Water Security Program: * * * What the Potomac River Sewage Spill Reveals About U.S. Water Infrastructure On January 19, a section of a large wastewater pipe (sewer) called the Potomac Interceptor collapsed about seven miles outside of Washington, D.C., resulting in what has become the l more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Charges A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants - all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates - with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, attempted and conspiracy to commit murder in aid of r more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Eleven Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Murder Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Charges * Orlando, FL - A four-count indictment was unsealed in the Middle District of Florida charging 11 defendants - all alleged Sex Money Murder-24K (SMM-24K) gang members and associates - with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspira more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Continues to Reverse Democrats' War on Beautiful Clean Coal, Finalizes Repeal of Costly Restrictions on Baseload Power Generation * While at Mills Creek Power Plant in Kentucky, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the finalization of a deregulatory action to ensure affordable, dependable energy for American families and restore American energy dominance. In today's final a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 17 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that says it supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following news: * * * Senate HELP Response: Informing Parents and Policymakers Through School-Level Academic Growth Indicators Christy Hovanetz, Ph.D. Last week, ExcelinEd responded to a request for information from the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Proposes $2,839,900 Fine Against PEMCO World Air Services for Aircraft Maintenance Violations * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $2,839,900 civil penalty against PEMCO World Air Services of Tampa, Florida, for allegedly violating aircraft maintenance regulations. The FAA alleges that the aircraft repair station knowingly u more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professor receives Early Career Award from Department of Energy * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Associate Professor Shreyas Balachandran is earning accolades for his work building next-generation particle accelerators that could lead to breakthroughs in scientific research and industrial applications. Balachandran received an Early Career Award from the U.S. Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration is withdrawing the approval of 11 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) following requests from several pharmaceutical manufacturers. The companies notified the agency that these specific drug products are no longer being marketed and voluntarily asked for the withdrawals. The affected products include various medications such as Lidocaine HCl, Oxycodone HCl, and Propranolol hydrochl more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Final man pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme * HOUSTON - A 40-year-old Katy resident has admitted to his role in a scheme to defraud dozens of victims of over $17 million, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Christopher Knight Lopez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. From May 2015 to January 2025, he and his brother, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 21 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * State Board of Education Admonishes Statewide Union for Encouraging Students to Protest Today, the State Board of Education addressed recent politically motivated activity by the Florida Education Association (FEA) that prioritized activism over learning, underscoring the State Board's commitment to protecting instructional time. State Board members expressed serious concern more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 21 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly and Alakai Defense partner for advanced standoff threat detection Florida Polytechnic University and Alakai Defense Systems have announced a new partnership to advance next-generation standoff threat detection technologies that strengthen national security and public safety. Leaders from the University and the defense technology company based in Largo, Florida, signed a memorandu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Federal Maritime Commission has appointed a presiding officer to oversee a legal challenge involving international logistics providers. Jamie L. Mendelson will preside over hearings and the presentation of evidence in the matter of "Gator Fabrication Technology, LLC v. Flador Global Logistics a/k/a Flador Global Uluslararasi Tasimacilik Loj. Distic Ltd. Sti and NTG Air & Ocean, LLC" (Docket No. 26-03). The assignment follows a February 12, 2026, notice of filing. Chie more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Capacitech * UCF electrical engineering alum Joe Sleppy '18 started his first company in high school -an adaptative equipment for exercising, inspired by his mother's bout with carpal tunnel. When it came time to decide on where to further his education, he wanted to be where the action was. " There's a lot of places that say, 'Hey, look at all the things we've do more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Forbes 2026 30 Under 30 Winner: Soarce * Soarce's path to revolutionizing the world of material science grew from the ashes of a blown-up rocket experiment while Derek Saltzman '23 and Mason Mincey '23 were still engineering students at UCF. They had been tasked in a semester-long class assignment to build a carbon fiber rocket that would successfully carry the professor's payload. While their d more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Pushes for Permanent Halt of Medicare and Medicaid Funding for Child Sex-Change Procedures Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to stop federal funding for child sex-change procedures. "Children are not social experiments, they are not science experiments, and they are not political theories. They're children, and they deserve  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Unveils Grassroots Support Behind Her Proposals to Lower the Cost of Auto Insurance * Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled support from local electeds, union leaders, business and community organizations, and nonprofits behind her proposals to lower the cost of auto insurance. Here is what they are saying: MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said, "The MTA operates thousands of more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Florida Tourism: Florida Welcomes 143.3 Million Visitors in 2025 * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced preliminary estimates from VISIT FLORIDA indicating that Florida welcomed 143.3 million visitors in calendar year 2025: another record-setting performance for the Sunshine State. In the fourth quarter of more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Heart, Home and Community: Miller School Alum Dr. Rimsky Denis Redefines Cardiovascular Care * In honor of American Heart Month, we're highlighting our alumni who work to improve the cardiovascular health of their patients. Rimsky L. Denis, M.D. '14, M.B.A. '13, is redefining cardiovascular care through a focus on community, education and prevention. A Miami native and first-gene more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Breitbart Exclusive: EPA Chief Lee Zeldin Ends Democrat War on 'Beautiful, Clean Coal' * WASHINGTON - Today, Breitbart News highlighted a key action the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking to ensure affordable, dependable energy for American families and restore American energy dominance. EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi was alongside elected officials and other i more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 19 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural cohort connects FSU students with peers in Armenia * Florida State University is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship around the globe through a collaboration in Armenia that connects students, faculty and innovators across continents. The Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and Learning Systems Institute (LSI) at FSU are implementing the project in partnership with the Armenian S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast urges accountability, transparency as FEC/Brightline seeks additional taxpayer funds * Port St. Lucie, FL - U.S. Representative Brian Mast (FL-21) today joined the district meeting of the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Board of Commissioners in Port St. Lucie to advocate for Florida's 21st Congressional District as Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) and Brightline attempt to expand their more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Cayman Islands * GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Mayo Clinic is opening a representative office in the Cayman Islands to help patients, their families, health insurers and others interested in connecting with Mayo Clinic. The office on Grand Cayman Island is Mayo's first in the Caymans and third in the Caribbean. The Mayo Clinic Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by Coast Guard Lt. James Eggers, 2025 McCain Global Leader and a graduate student at Florida State University studying Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies: * * * Talk to Your Neighbor Last year, during my time with Atlantik-Brucke, I asked a leader I admired a question that I stole from, Tim Ferris. "If you could have a gigantic billboard anywhere with anything on it, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * MDP Statement on Supreme Court Striking Down Illegal Tariffs Backed by Michigan Republicans This morning, the Supreme Court struck down the reckless tariffs supported by Donald Trump and Michigan Republicans, which have spiked costs for the average household by $1,000 in the last year, "destroyed" Michigan manufacturing jobs, and "failed" to shrink the U.S. trade deficit as pr more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 20 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Signs Memorandum of Understanding With the Overtown Youth Center * Miami, Feb. 20, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Overtown Youth Center (OYC Miami) have entered into a collaborative memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen pathways to education, workforce development and student success for youth and families in Miami-Dade County. The agreement establishes a framework f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Inflation Trends Accelerated After Price Hike Mike Mocked Michiganders' Affordability Concerns After multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers was caught mocking Michiganders' affordability concerns, new data shows key inflation metrics "accelerated" again in December as "price pressures continued to pose a challenge for consumers." Meanwhile, as Rogers falsely claims "working families [ more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Florida Senate passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Act,' allowing coaches to use personal funds to assist players Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor No longer the head coach of his Northwestern (Miami) alma mater, Teddy Bridgewater continues to make an impact for high school football in the state of Florida. The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed CS/CS/SB 178, known as the "Teddy Bridgewater Act," whic more PR

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 20 -- National Information Solutions Cooperative, a provider of software solutions to utility and telecommunication companies, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * NISC Hosts 2026 Annual Meeting Building Momentum Toward Key National Conferences National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), a leading provider of software solutions to energy and communications providers, hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting on Feb. 11. Members from across the U more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * What Is the "Board of Peace"? Who's in it, what it will do in Gaza, and whether it could become a global alternative to UN peacekeeping * For more than 80 years, the United Nations (UN) has been the center of global diplomacy and peacekeeping. Now there's a new sheriff - or rather, peacekeep more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Passion, Persistence & Opportunity at UCF Lead to Grad's Space Career * Highlights * Before arriving at UCF, aerospace engineering alum Jillian Gloria '22 was once told she'd never graduate with an engineering degree and reach her goal of working in the space industry. * Thanks to the DirectConnect to UCF program and hands-on research opportunities with real-world implications, Gloria carved more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James Financial declares quarterly dividend on common stock * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - On February 19, 2026, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026. *** Original text here: ht more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) announced that the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is officially open for all high school students who live in Florida's 15th District. The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide contest to highlight talented young artists from high schools across the country. Each spri more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Secures $25.6 Million for Florida's 27th District in FY26 * Miami, FL. - Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) announced that she successfully secured $25.6 million in federal funding for community projects in Florida's 27th Congressional District through the newly enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which she proudly supported and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces CHARGE Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Countering Harmful Adversarial Rechargeable and Generative Energy Act or CHARGE Act. This bill would prohibit the importation of energy storage systems containing remote monitoring capabilities from Chinese entities. "China has made its intentions known with its rapidly growing surveill more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson's Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Jackson * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement on the passing of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. "I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, a true giant in the fight for justice. He nicknamed me "The Hat." He didn't more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act to Stop SNAP Fraud and Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of his SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act. This legislation will ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture has timely access to state-administered Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) data to combat waste, fraud, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Meets with Florida Farmers Affected by Recent Catastrophic Deep Freeze to Discuss Solutions POLK CITY, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody is in Central Florida today meeting with local farmers affected by the recent catastrophic deep freeze. Earlier in the month, Florida experienced a major cold weather event, bringing sub-freezing temperatures for a prolonged period of  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 20 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Study Examines Wearable Tech and Exercise for Pediatric and Young Adult Sarcoma Care * Summary * Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are studying whether lifestyle, exercise and wearable devices can improve outcomes and quality of life for pediatric and young adult sarcoma patients. * The 12-week randomized controlled trial will recruit newly diagnosed pediatri more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Two WHOI scientists honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for advances in oil-spill forensics * Robert Nelson and Christopher Reddy recognized for pioneering use of GCxGC to track and understand marine pollution Two chemical oceanographers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ( WHOI ) are being awarded the 2026 Lifetime Scientific Achievement more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Trump's Costly Tariffs * "Today is a good day for the American people who deserve relief from Trump's wallet-busting tariffs. Floridians are grappling with higher prices for groceries, housing, appliances and electric bills - made worse by Trump's illegal tariffs. Families are paying up to $1700 more per year under the Trump tariffs. The Supre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Holly B. Lane, a professor of education at the University of Florida and the director of its Literacy Institute, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "The Science of Reading": * * * Thank you to Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member DeLauro for the opportunity to speak before this Subcommittee. My name is Holly Lane, and I am a pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Dexter, Colleagues Demand Accountability for Israel's Detention and Abuse of Palestinian-American Teenager Mohammed Ibrahim This week marks one year since Israeli forces arrested and detained Mohammed Ibrahim, a U.S. citizen, for ten months * U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter today joined Senate and House colleagues to demand accountabi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Dexter, Colleagues Demand Accountability for Israel's Detention and Abuse of Palestinian-American Teenager Mohammed Ibrahim This week marks one year since Israeli forces arrested and detained Mohammed Ibrahim, a U.S. citizen, for ten months * U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter today joined Senate and House colleagues to demand accountabilit more PR