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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA All-America Teams Announced (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 5 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA All-America Teams Announced
The American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods, in conjunction with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), have announced the 2026 NAIA All-America teams. Selections were made by members of the ABCA and the NAIA-Baseball Coaches Association All-America Committee.
This year's teams fea more PR
AASL Research Paper Awards Announced (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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AASL Research Paper Awards Announced
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CHICAGO - Two research papers have been awarded the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. The award recognizes excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarianship. Researcher more PR
AFTER FDA GRANTS FREE PASS TO FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES, DURBIN LEADS SENATE DEMOCRATS IN LETTER TO TOBACCO COMPANIES ABOUT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INFLUENCE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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AFTER FDA GRANTS FREE PASS TO FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES, DURBIN LEADS SENATE DEMOCRATS IN LETTER TO TOBACCO COMPANIES ABOUT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INFLUENCE
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent letters to Reynolds American and Altria Gro more PR
Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR
Boise State Selected to Lead Pacific-Intermountain Semiconductor Workforce Network (10)
BOISE, Idaho, June 5 -- Boise State University issued the following news:
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Boise State selected to lead Pacific-Intermountain semiconductor workforce network
Boise State University has been selected as the lead institution for the Pacific-Intermountain Network for Education in Semiconductors, a regional node of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) designed to strengthen and scale the semiconductor workforce across the western United States.
Funded by the U.S. Natio more PR
Bonamici, Markey, Davids, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Care for Rural LGBTQI+ Seniors (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici, Markey, Davids, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Care for Rural LGBTQI+ Seniors
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WASHINGTON, DC [06/3/26] - Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Senator Markey (D-MA) introduced legislation to offer LGBTQI+ specific services for older LGBTQI+ Americans and individuals living with HIV in rural communities.
LGBTQI+ older adults in rural more PR
Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule
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Washington, DC - Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval in the House and Senate to repeal the Department of Education's fina more PR
Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici, Merkley, Mannion, Underwood, Alsobrooks Introduce Resolution to Overturn Student Loan Rule
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WASHINGTON, DC [6/4/26] - Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rep. John Mannion (D-NY), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval in the House and Senate to repeal the Department of Edu more PR
Bonamici, Scott, Markey Introduce the Equal Remedies Act to Fully Compensate Workers for Discrimination, Hold Employers Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici, Scott, Markey Introduce the Equal Remedies Act to Fully Compensate Workers for Discrimination, Hold Employers Accountable
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WASHINGTON - Today House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced le more PR
CSUF's Latinx Lab Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Storytelling Research (10)
FULLERTON, California, June 4 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news:
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CSUF's Latinx Lab Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Storytelling Research
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Cal State Fullerton's Latinx Lab for Storytelling and Social Justice is known for its innovation in humanities research.
Among the first of its kind in the California State University system, the Latinx Lab is a hub for academic scholarship in Latinx and Chicanx studies. The lab produces high-quality res more PR
DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Boost Manufacturing Job Opportunities for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Boost Manufacturing Job Opportunities for Veterans
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to expand opportunities for veterans to gain long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training options for service members transitioning from military to civilian life. The Manufacturing more PR
DRC Ebola Outbreak: Mercy Corps Scales Up Community Response in Ituri as Trust Becomes Critical to Stopping Spread (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release:
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DRC Ebola Outbreak: Mercy Corps Scales Up Community Response in Ituri as Trust Becomes Critical to Stopping Spread
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Mercy Corps is scaling up community-level support in Ituri province to reinforce the government-led Ebola response, as fear, rumors, and mistrust continue to threaten and slow efforts to stop the spread.
The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, has exp more PR
Evan Bates Named Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 4 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Evan Bates Named Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester
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The Career Path Internship (CPI) program is excited to announce Evan Bates as the Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester. Bates serves in Idaho State Athletics, where he oversees marketing strategy, fan engagement, and creative initiatives while supervising CPI interns who contribute to many areas of the department.
Bates currently supervises more PR
Federal Register: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Issues Information Collection Notice on U.S. West Coast Port Infrastructure Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the following information collection:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is proposing a new information collection request (ICR).
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, BOEM provides the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing coll more PR
Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon & Washington (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Federal Implementation Plans under the Clean Air Act for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington (EPA ICR Number 2020.09, OMB Control Number 2060-0558) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and more PR
Finance and University Planning Leadership Update (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, June 4 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Finance and University Planning Leadership Update
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Jen Steele will conclude her service to ISU as Vice President for Finance and University Planning on July 1, 2026 as she moves on to Oregon State University to serve as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. We are extremely grateful for Jen's leadership, commitment, and the many contributions she has made to ISU during her tenure. Her work has helped position the more PR
Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA
Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year.
The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em more PR
Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine
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* Special edition features 128 pages, three different regional covers
* Fans can purchase on newsstands and via Amazon
With the 2026-27 college football season just weeks away, ESPN has produced a 128-page College Football Preview magazine powered by the collective work of many of ESPN's college footba more PR
Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026 (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Ranks Among Nation's Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2026
Holland & Knight has 297 attorneys recognized as preeminent practitioners in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business. In addition, the respected legal guide named Holland & Knight a leading law firm in 133 practice categories across the nation and regionally.
Chambers and Partners has more PR
K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Receives Nearly 235 Firm, Individual Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers across the United States as leaders in their respective practice areas in the 2026 edition of its Chambers USA guide. This includes nearly 75 practice rankings for the firm, including 19 nationwide, and 160 lawyer recognitions.
Published annually, th more PR
Louisiana House Issues Resolution Calling for USDA Section 32 Purchases of Shrimp (10)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 29 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release:
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Louisiana House Issues Resolution Calling for USDA Section 32 Purchases of Shrimp
On May 13th, by a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays, the Louisiana House of Representatives adopted House Resolution No. 205 to "[u]rge and request the United States Department of Agriculture to utilize the Commodity Procurement program under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to purchase domestic shrimp more PR
Markey, Bonamici, Davids, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Care for Rural LGBTQI+ Seniors (10)
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Bonamici, Davids, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Care for Rural LGBTQI+ Seniors
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Washington, (June 3, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) along with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Sharice Davids (KS-03) today introduced legislation to offer LGBTQI+ specific services for older LGBTQI+ Americans and individuals living with HIV in rural commun more PR
NMSU Art Museum to open two new exhibitions June 11 (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 4 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Art Museum to open two new exhibitions June 11
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WHAT: The New Mexico State University Art Museum (UAM) is hosting an opening reception for two new exhibitions that will be on display over the summer: "Homage to Then/Small Worlds" by Louis Ocepek and "Mapping Spaces: Selections from the Lannan Art Collection at NMSU." The public is invited to the free opening reception for both exhibit more PR
NOAA: Reconnecting Rivers Boosts Oregon Coast Coho Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Reconnecting Rivers Boosts Oregon Coast Coho Recovery
With NOAA funding, Trout Unlimited is opening up streams for migratory fish across coastal watersheds. Part of the greater Salmon SuperHwy restoration effort, this work is helping threatened Oregon Coast coho rebound and supporting local communities.
NOAA Fisheries supports one of the most ambitious salmon more PR
PGE Delivers on Commitment to Ensure Growth Pays for Growth (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 5 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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PGE delivers on commitment to ensure growth pays for growth
The company filed a 29% rate increase for data centers and lower rates for residential and small business customers
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Portland General Electric (PGE) today filed for regulatory approval on new rates associated with UM2377, the regulatory docket that implements Oregon's POWER Act. The following more PR
Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Military Medics Transition into Civilian Health Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Military Medics Transition into Civilian Health Workforce
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) and Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the Medic Education and Deployment into Civilian (MEDIC) Careers Act to grow the healthcare workforce by making it easier for military-trained heal more PR
PNNL Framework Report Targets Faster, Fairer Grid Hookups for Data Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'A Framework for Streamlining Large Load Interconnection: An Assessment of Current Practices and Emerging Strategies for Fair and Efficient Load Interconnection Processes,' authored by Devyn Powell, Shahnawaz Siddiqui, Jessica Kerby, Alan Cooke, Sara Murphy, and Thomas Benson, in September 2025; the report number is PNNL-38441.
The report argues that rapid growth in data centers and other large electric load more PR
PNNL Maps Policy Shifts as Data Centers Push Grid Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'Policy and Cost Allocation Considerations for Large Electric Load Interconnections: Emerging Policy Trends in Rate Structures, Interconnection, and Cost Impacts on Other System Users,' authored by Erik Anderson, Prathit Dave, Adrienne Rackley, and Devyn Powell, in September 2025; the report number is PNNL-38455.
The white paper says U.S. load growth from data centers has tripled over the past decade and may more PR
Rep. Salinas Grills Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Rising Costs for Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Salinas Grills Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Rising Costs for Farmers
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Click here (link is external) to watch the exchange.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) grilled U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins about harms farmers in the Willamette Valley and across the country are experiencing because of President Trump's affordability cr more PR
Tonkon Torp Announces Competition to Support Downtown Businesses (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 5 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Tonkon Torp Announces Competition to Support Downtown Businesses
Tonkon Torp is pleased to announce the launch of the Downtown Cup, a friendly competition with local law and accounting firms to support downtown and its small businesses.
Baker Tilly, Barran Liebman LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Deloitte, Dunn Carney LLP, Geffen Mesher, Holland & Knight, KPMG, Perkins & Co, PwC, Schwabe, and Stoel Rives LLP more PR
UM Honors College Picks Next Crop of Talented Provost's, Dean's Scholars (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, June 4 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Honors College Picks Next Crop of Talented Provost's, Dean's Scholars
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Provost's Honors Scholars are awarded to students around the nation based on academic performance, public service, leadership, personal qualities and potential for future impact. Based on the same criteria, Dean's Leadership Scholars recognize academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and potential.
The students hail f more PR
Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D more PR
World Athletics: Hall Joins Gressier as RUN X Ambassador (10)
ANTOINE-IER, Monaco, June 5 -- The World Athletics, formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations, issued the following news release:
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Hall joins Gressier as RUN X(TM) ambassador
US distance runner Sara Hall has been announced as an official ambassador for RUN X(TM), joining world 10,000m champion Jimmy Gressier in promoting the first World Treadmill Championship.
Hall was present at the RUN X(TM) programme launch at Technogym Village in Cesena, Italy, earlier on Wedn more PR
Wyden Presses Trump Administration on Secretive Facility Being Prepared for Unaccompanied Children As Part of Broader Effort to End Federal Protection of Immigrant Children (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Wyden Presses Trump Administration on Secretive Facility Being Prepared for Unaccompanied Children As Part of Broader Effort to End Federal Protection of Immigrant Children
Former Military Barracks in Alexandria, Louisiana Is Adjacent to Deportation Flights, Not Prepared to Fulfill Child Welfare Mission, Has Significant Health and Environment more PR
Wyden Refers Findings on Leon Black's Epstein Ties to House Oversight Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Wyden Refers Findings on Leon Black's Epstein Ties to House Oversight Committee
Black is Scheduled to Testify Before House Oversight Committee Later in June; Wyden Letter Lays Out Findings of His Four-Year Epstein Investigation and Identifies Questions Black Has Repeatedly Failed to Answer
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden more PR
Wyden: The Only Reason to Nominate Todd Blanche for Attorney General is to Abuse the Law, Illegally Protect Trump And Persecute Trump's Critics (10)
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden: The Only Reason to Nominate Todd Blanche for Attorney General is to Abuse the Law, Illegally Protect Trump And Persecute Trump's Critics
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Without Reforms, FISA Section 702 Warrantless Spy Powers Will Be Abused By Pulte and Blanche to Target, Blackmail and Smear Trump's Enemies
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's annou more PR
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