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Amvets National Commander Shipley Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Amvets National Commander Paul Shipley from a March 4, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs, Wounded Warrior Project, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, National Guard Association of the United Stat more PR
Bellarmine Launches Updated Cannabis Career Certificate Programs in Partnership With Green Flower (10)
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, March 14 -- Bellarmine University issued the following news on March 13, 2026:
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Bellarmine launches updated cannabis career certificate programs in partnership with Green Flower
Bellarmine University announced the launch of a new suite of online Cannabis Career Certificate programs, developed in partnership with Green Flower, the leader in cannabis education.
Featuring 50+ cannabis industry leaders and subject matter experts, these new online programs feature upda more PR
Buckeye Institute, Bluegrass Institute Report Examines Economic Impact of Continuing Kentucky Tax Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, March 15 (TNSLrpt) -- CONTINUING KENTUCKY TAX REFORM EFFORTS - A report from Buckeye Institute, Columbus, Ohio and Bluegrass Institute, Shelbyville, Kentucky - March 2026 (42 pages) - Authored by Rea S. Hederman Jr. and Sai C. Martha
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The Buckeye Institute and the Bluegrass Institute issued a report evaluating the potential economic effects of continuing income tax reforms in Kentucky. The policy report analyzes recent tax policy changes in the state and explores how additiona more ST
Cornell University Professor Urges Risk Based Approach to Salmonella Standards in Poultry (10)
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Martin Wiedmann, gellert family professor at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ithaca, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service urging it to adopt a more risk-based approach to regulating Salmonella in poultry products.
The commentary points out that the current performance standards treat all Salmonella equally, regardless of their levels of contamination or their asso more ST
GAO Health Care Director Silas Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Sharon Silas, director of health care at the Government Accountability Office, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Delivering for Veterans and Caregivers: Year One of the Dole Act":
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Chairwoman Kiggans, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee:
I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to discuss key programs where the Department of V more PR
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (10)
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-524) on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (H.R. 4624). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 25, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
The purpose of H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, is to amend the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to provide increased choice and opportunity for professional boxers by allowing them to choose to p more ST
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