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3 Organizations Advocate for Restorative Fertility Treatments, Conscience Protections in Federal Rule Comments (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Three organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of the Treasury responding to the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The letter offered input on the rule's approach to infertility treatment coverage, emphasizing the promotion of restorative reproductive medicine and raising concerns about assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization. The organizations are the National Catholic Bioethi more ST
7 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers List (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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7 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
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MINNEAPOLIS - July 15, 2026 - Seven attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been selected for the 2026 edition of the Minnesota Super Lawyers list. This list includes three attorneys named to the "Super Lawyers" list and four attorneys to the "Rising Stars" list.
According to the Super Lawyers website, the selection pro more PR
ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth
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* ACCN's traveling studio show will visit Virginia, Florida State, Georgia Tech and Clemson during the opening weeks of the 2026 season
* Browne joins play-by-play voice Wes Durham on ACC Network's lead football announce team
* ACC Huddle Special: Road Trip returns Aug. 3-25
As ACC Foo more PR
AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread, long-running sc more PR
AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million i more PR
AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for state more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
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DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
Due to the finite amount of funds in more PR
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settlement, 23andMe's bankruptcy estate will pay $18 mil more PR
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce co more PR
Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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July 15, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to artificia more PR
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive data breach in 2023. Today, Attorney General Jeff Ja more PR
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of 6.9 million customers worldwide. States wi more PR
Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
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Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
23andMe agreed to a $46.75 million class-action sett more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims for states. more PR
Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense
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At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement wit more PR
Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement more PR
Bradford Reflects on How ATU Shaped His Naval Career (10)
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 14 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Bradford Reflects on How ATU Shaped His Naval Career
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When Pete Bradford earned the opportunity to pursue his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through the U.S. Navy medical enlisted commissioning program in 1998, he knew exactly where to enroll.
"Choosing Arkansas Tech University was an easy decision," said Bradford. "The university's reputation for producing exceptional nurses, its welcoming environment and its commitment to student success more PR
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Deployment of California Firefighters to Support Wildfire Efforts in Oregon (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon
What you need to know: California is deploying 10 CAL FIRE firefighters in critical leadership positions to help Oregon fight the over 2,656-acre East Evans Creek Fire.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is deploying 10 firefighters to support firefighting efforts on the East Evans Creek Fire in more PR
Carrier Global Urges EPA to Exempt Road, Intermodal Transport Refrigeration Units From Leak Repair Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Carrier Global Corp., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule to exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from hydrofluorocarbon leak detection and repair requirements. Carrier supports the EPA's initiative to create an explicit exemption for these mobile refrigeration units under the Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons rule and highlights the substantial cost savings and operational benefits more ST
Chairman Rick Scott Sounds the Alarm on Foreign Control of America's Drug Supply Chain in Aging Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott Sounds the Alarm on Foreign Control of America's Drug Supply Chain in Aging Committee Hearing
Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, warned of the risks foreign adversaries pose to America's drug supply chain during a committee hearing titled, "Behind the Label: Foreign Ownership and Control in America's Drug Supply more PR
Chairwoman Salazar Convenes Hearing on a New Beginning for Colombia, Meets with Vice President-elect Jose Manuel Restrepo (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman Salazar Convenes Hearing on a New Beginning for Colombia, Meets with Vice President-elect Jose Manuel Restrepo
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, chaired a hearing examining the future of U.S.-Colombia relations following the election of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. Later, Salazar met with Colombia's Vi more PR
College of the Florida Keys 'Fast Track to Fall' Set to Offer Personal Assistance, and Financial Incentives for New Students (10)
KEY WEST, Florida, July 16 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news on July 15, 2026:
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CFK "Fast Track to Fall" set to offer personal assistance, and financial incentives for new students
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) announced its "Fast Track to Fall" event will be offered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations this year: the Key West Campus on Wednesday, July 29 and the Upper Keys Center (UKC) on Thursday, July 30.
CFK's Fast Track to Fall connects current and future students and their families directly w more PR
Congressman Jimmy Patronis Advances Legislation to Lock the Clock (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis Advances Legislation to Lock the Clock
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Late Tuesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and end the outdated twice yearly practice of changing the clocks.
"Washington has a bad habit of making simple things harder than they need to be," said Congressman Patronis. "Changing the clocks t more PR
Congressman Jimmy Patronis Advances Water Bill to Protect Northwest Florida's Coast and Way of Life (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Jimmy Patronis Advances Water Bill to Protect Northwest Florida's Coast and Way of Life
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation that delivers critical investments for Northwest Florida's ports, waterways, and communities. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Patronis is fighting to bring resources hom more PR
Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution recognizes the essential contributions of journeyman lineworkers in maintaining the nation's electric grid and restoring more PR
Dean Mead Attorneys Earn Recognition in the 2026 Super Lawyers Rankings (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, July 16 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dean Mead Attorneys Earn Recognition in the 2026 Super Lawyers Rankings
Dean Mead is pleased to announce that 19 attorneys, representing a broad range of the firm's Practice Areas and Industry Groups, have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers identifies outstanding attorneys through a multiphase selection process that combines independent research, peer nominations, more PR
Democracy Forward: Federal Court Finds Trump V IRS Lawsuit Plaintiffs "Acted In Bad Faith" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Finds Trump v IRS Lawsuit Plaintiffs "Acted In Bad Faith"
Sham Lawsuit Intended to Fleece Taxpayers Demolished in Scathing Decision
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Miami - A federal judge has issued a new order in Trump v. IRS - a case in U.S. District Court in Florida where President Trump sought to pocket "at least" $10 billion fro more PR
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: New Data - GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW DATA: GOP-Backed Iran War Costs Voters $56 Billion at the Pump as Republican Senate Candidates Tell Them to "Be Patriots" & "Learn How to Budget"
TIME: "[...] the Joint Economic Committee Democrats estimate that Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the start of the Iran war"
Republican Senate Candidates have told financially struggling Americans to "earn more," "be patriots," and that they will be "fine"
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Eight New Members Join University of Hartford's Board of Regents (10)
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news:
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Eight New Members Join University of Hartford's Board of Regents
The University of Hartford is pleased to welcome eight new members to its Board of Regents.
Collectively, the newest members hold eight University of Hartford degrees. Three are parents of current or former UHart students.
The Board of Regents is the University's governing body that provides policy and financial leadership, utilizing the skills and conscientiousness of its indi more PR
ESPN ushers in 2026-27 NHL Season Tuesday, September 29 with exclusive Opening Night tripleheader (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN ushers in 2026-27 NHL Season Tuesday, September 29 with exclusive Opening Night tripleheader
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* 2025-26 Stanley Cup champions Carolina Hurricanes host Florida Panthers in a matchup of the last three Stanley Cup champions at 5 p.m. ET
* New York Rangers visit Boston Bruins in an Original 6 matchup at 8 p.m. ET
* Chicago Blackhawks take on Vegas Golden Knights at 10:30 p.m. ET
The 2026-27 NHL season begin more PR
FAU: Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest
Discovery Snapshot: In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, scientists have uncovered a previously unknown species of monkey named Colobus congoensis. Published in PLOS One, the discovery marks only the fifth new monkey species in Africa identified in the past 75 years. Genetic and anatomical analyses confi more PR
FIU/Nicklaus Children's Hospital Physician-scientist Brings Groundbreaking Heart Surgery to Florida (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 16 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU/Nicklaus Children's Hospital physician-scientist brings groundbreaking heart surgery to Florida
By Ileana Varela
A highly specialized pediatric heart procedure available at only a handful of centers worldwide is now being performed in Florida, expanding treatment options for children born with some of the most complex heart defects.
Dr. David Kalfa, professor and researcher at FIU Herbert more PR
FIU: Why Staying in Sports or Clubs May Help Kids Say No to Alcohol (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 16 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Why staying in sports or clubs may help kids say no to alcohol
By Michelle Marie Arean
Middle schoolers who stayed consistently involved in extracurricular activities maintained stronger personal reasons to avoid drinking alcohol, according to a new study.
Rather than tracking actual alcohol consumption, FIU Ph.D. student Ella Diab and the research team focused on adolescents' attitu more PR
Fla. Secretary of State Cord Byrd Reminds Floridians of Voter Registration Deadline for August Primary Election (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 16 -- Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State Cord Byrd Reminds Floridians of Voter Registration Deadline for August Primary Election
Secretary of State Cord Byrd is reminding Florida voters of the July 20, 2026, voter registration deadline for the August 18, 2026, Primary Election. Floridians can check their voter registration status or register to vote at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov.
"Monday, July 20, 2026, is the deadline to register to vote for the August more PR
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Senator Lindsey Graham
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TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development
FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Senator Lindsey Graham passed away at the age of 71.
Pursuant to the President's order and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at more PR
Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsement of CFO Blaise Ingoglia (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 16 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on July 15, 2026:
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Florida Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsement of CFO Blaise Ingoglia
Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Blaise Ingoglia to continue serving as Florida's Chief Financial Officer.
"The Florida Chamber of Commerce is 'all in' for Blaise Ingoglia to continue serving as Florida's Chief Financial Officer," said Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson. "Both as a legislator and as more PR
Frankel: Trump and Republicans Are Making America Less Secure (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Frankel: Trump and Republicans Are Making America Less Secure
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Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill.
"This bill should have been our moment to s more PR
Franklin Votes To Advance FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin Votes To Advance FY27 National Security Appropriations Bill
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Congressman Scott Franklin today issued the following statement after passage of H.R. 8595, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act:
"The best way to protect the American people is to prevent threats from becoming conflicts. That requires more than the strongest military in the world. It also requires a foreign pol more PR
FSU historian available for interviews on modern space exploration (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU historian available for interviews on modern space exploration
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As Space Exploration Day approaches on July 20, global space agencies are advancing technologies that make discovery cheaper and safer. Still, human space exploration continues to capture the public's imagination.
In 2018, the Pew Research Center conducted a study showing that 58% of adults feel human astronauts are essential to the future of the U.S. Space Program. The findings hi more PR
FSU research center secures $88M Navy contract to support development of future naval ship power systems (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 15 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU research center secures $88M Navy contract to support development of future naval ship power systems
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Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) has secured an $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop advanced modeling, simulation and testing capabilities for the next generation of shipboard power and energy systems through 2031.
"FSU's Center for Advanced Power Systems is a national leader in highly specializ more PR
FSU: Real Estate Developer Bill Lloyd to Be Enshrined in Alumni Hall of Fame (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 16 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news:
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Real estate developer Bill Lloyd to be enshrined in Alumni Hall of Fame
William C. "Bill" Lloyd, a proven and prolific real estate developer whose projects feature some of the most recognizable food, pharmacy and retail chains in North America, has earned a place in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business Alumni Hall of Fame at Florida State University.
Lloyd, a Bradenton, Fla., resident who earned a bachelor's degree in real more PR
Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Authorizes Oklahoma Task Force 1 Deployment to Texas Flooding
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OKLAHOMA CITY (July 14, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending four Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response. The teams include 24 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas, along with boats, trailers, and equip more PR
Greenberg Traurig Continues Expansion of Corporate Practice with Capital Markets Attorney Andi Hasaj (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Continues Expansion of Corporate Practice with Capital Markets Attorney Andi Hasaj
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NEW YORK - July 15, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Corporate Practice with the addition of Shareholder Andi Hasaj.
Hasaj, who joins from O'Melveny, focuses his practice on capital markets transactions and public company representation. He brings significant exp more PR
Greenberg Traurig Represents Natixis CIB and The Arab Energy Fund on Landmark Financing for Positive Zero (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Natixis CIB and The Arab Energy Fund on Landmark Financing for Positive Zero
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - July 15, 2026 - A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig represented Natixis CIB and The Arab Energy Fund in connection with Project Peregrine, an innovative financing transaction of up to US$375 million for a diversified energy infrastructure portfolio ultimately owned by Posit more PR
Greenberg Traurig's Bob Sanders Recognized for Service to Downtown West Palm Beach (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Bob Sanders Recognized for Service to Downtown West Palm Beach
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - July 15, 2026 - West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James paid tribute to Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Government Law & Policy Of Counsel Bob Sanders during the July 6 City Commission meeting in recognition of his longstanding leadership and service to the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The tribute more PR
Hilton and ResortPass Expand Successful Partnership as Demand for Wellness and Day Experiences Continues to Grow (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Hilton and ResortPass Expand Successful Partnership as Demand for Wellness and Day Experiences Continues to Grow
Expanded collaboration builds on Hilton's early leadership in the day access space and introduces "Off Hours," a new multi city pool party series designed to champion wellness and play across Hilton properties
* Hilton is expanding its partnership with ResortPass for three years, scaling day access to Hilton properties more PR
Holland & Knight Advises CAI on Recapitalization with JLL Partners (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises CAI on Recapitalization with JLL Partners
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BOSTON (July 15, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised CAI, a professional services firm, in connection with its recapitalization transaction with JLL Partners, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in the healthcare, industrials and business services sectors. The transaction closed on July 1.
This transaction positions more PR
Holland & Knight Advises Woven Solutions on Acquisitions of Four National Security Technology Companies (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Woven Solutions on Acquisitions of Four National Security Technology Companies
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 15, 2026) - Holland & Knight advised Woven Solutions, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled mission software for the national security community, in a series of strategic acquisitions throughout the 12 months following its representation of Falfurrias Capital Partners in more PR
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Ending Supply Chain Dependency (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Ending Supply Chain Dependency: Aligning Tools, Capital, and Partnerships":
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I want to thank you, Mr. Black, Mr. Hardy, and Mr. Petrie for being here today.
This Congress, our committee, has spent a great deal of time focused on a simple but urgent challenge: The United States cannot remain dependent on China on any front -- it makes no sense at all -- or any ot more PR
House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Opens Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Chairman Crawford Opens Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine how states across the country are addressing counterintelligence (CI) threats at the state level and are more PR
House Passes Diaz-Balart's National Security Bill, which Builds on Historic Elimination of Wasteful Spending (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Diaz-Balart's National Security Bill, which Builds on Historic Elimination of Wasteful Spending
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, an more PR
Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 15 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy
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Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity and civil rights.
While AI can now match faces as accurately as humans, the specific logic these algorithms use to calculate simil more PR
Johnson C. Smith University: From Research to Regional Impact - Dr. Bryan Patterson Presents Sloan Foundation Research at National Cityscapes Summit (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news:
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From Research to Regional Impact: Dr. Bryan Patterson Presents Sloan Foundation Research at National Cityscapes Summit, Advancing HBCUs' Role in Clean Energy and Inclusive Innovation
JCSU-led research team delivers a featured workshop at the national economic development summit in New Orleans, presenting findings on expanding HBCU participation in the clean energy innovation economy.
By: Bryan Patterson
Johnson C. Smith University continues t more PR
Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain
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The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has surpassed $1 billion in civil and cr more PR
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 15 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration
Rulemaking claims habitat destruction does not "harm" endangered species
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Seattle, WA -- Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America's most vulnerable pl more PR
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration
Rulemaking claims habitat destruction does not "harm" endangered species
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SEATTLE -- Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America's most vulnerable pla more PR
Massey University Researcher Receives International Honour for Leadership on Academic Freedom (10)
PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- Massey University issued the following news release:
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Massey researcher receives international honour for leadership on academic freedom
Professor Mohan Dutta has been recognised with one of the highest service honours in communication, receiving the Presidential Citation from the National Communication Association (NCA).
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The citation recognises Professor Dutta's leadership as Chair of the NCA's Academic Freedom and Tenure Task Force, which examined challenges facing academic freed more PR
Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million more PR
Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 15 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Meet the 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists
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By Austin Fitzgerald
Three major figures in journalism and strategic communication will receive the 2026 Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in recognition of their extraordinary careers.
This year's medalists are: Jon Cook, Global CEO of WPP Creative, a multinational network of advertising agencies; Alberto Ibarguen, longtime news executive and former president and C more PR
MEMA Names Jeff Walling as Senior Director, International Trade and Competitiveness Policy (10)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 14 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release:
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MEMA Names Jeff Walling as Senior Director, International Trade and Competitiveness Policy
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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2026 - MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, today announced the appointment of Jeff Walling as Senior Director, International Trade and Competitiveness Policy. In this role, Walling will work closely with MEMA leadership and member companies to develop and more PR
Moskowitz, Fry Bipartisan School Background Check Bill Clears Judiciary Committee, Heads to House Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Moskowitz, Fry Bipartisan School Background Check Bill Clears Judiciary Committee, Heads to House Floor
CHILD Act closes gap in nationwide background checks for contractors who work with students
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Today, bipartisan legislation led by Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Russell Fry (R-SC-07) cleared the House Judiciary Committee and took a key step toward consideration by the full House of Representatives.
The Comprehens more PR
MTSU's Board of Trustees approves presidential search committee, search firm (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 14 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU's Board of Trustees approves presidential search committee, search firm
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees along with a senior administrator will serve as the presidential search committee following board action at a special meeting held Tuesday, July 14, during which the body also affirmed the hiring of an executive search firm to conduct the national search for the institution's next leader. more PR
N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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$29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and m more PR
National Wildlife Federation, Five Affiliates to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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National Wildlife Federation, Five Affiliates to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks
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CHARLESTON, S.C. - The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), and five of its state affiliates gave 60-day notice to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service that they intend to sue over the agencies' reckless and illegal attempt to elimi more PR
New Members Join Western Carolina University Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club Boards (10)
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news:
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New members join WCU Foundation, Alumni Association, Catamount Club boards
Several members of the Western Carolina University community recently accepted appointments on three of the institution's top volunteer boards that provide oversight and advice in support of university philanthropic, athletics and engagement activities.
The WCU Foundation Board of Directors, Alumni Association Board of Directors and Catamount Club Board of Directors app more PR
Nineteen Individuals Plead Guilty to Statewide Bank Fraud Conspiracy (10)
TAMPA, Florida, July 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Nineteen Individuals Plead Guilty to Statewide Bank Fraud Conspiracy
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Tampa, Florida- Nineteen individuals have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. These individuals include Qornelious Campbell (33, Winter Haven), Kenneth Cole II (27, Winter Haven), Kenisha Coffer (27, Minneola), D'Andranika Crews (22, Lakeland), Ebony Fields (28, Winter Haven), Victoria Ferrer (24, Lakeland), Aaliyah Gotay-W more PR
OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Sunshine Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 139), which was introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, and 34 cosponsors:
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The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 139, the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025. This legislation would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent, which would lead to myriad benefits for Americans.
First, H.R. 139 would eliminate the time, hassle, and cost involved in changi more PR
Peabody Museum Identifies Tribal Affiliation for Alabama Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Harvard University Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), identifying cultural affiliation for associated funerary objects, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory covers three associated funerary objects from Moundville and other locations in Hale and Tuscaloosa counties, Alabama. The collection includes a stone i more PR
Polk County Public Schools Earn B Grade, Continuing Academic Momentum with Strong District and School Performance (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news:
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Polk County Public Schools Earn B Grade, Continuing Academic Momentum with Strong District and School Performance
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Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) continues to strengthen the foundation of Polk County's future workforce. Recently earning another solid B district grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2025-26 school year, the district also posted significant academic gai more PR
Redwire Receives $21.5 Million Follow-On Order from Portfolio Acquisition Executive Robotic Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) to Deliver Stalker UAS Advanced Navigation and Standard Systems (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 15 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Receives $21.5 Million Follow-On Order from Portfolio Acquisition Executive Robotic Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) to Deliver Stalker UAS Advanced Navigation and Standard Systems
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Jacksonville, Fla. (July 15, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced it more PR
Rep. Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks on the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks on the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, delivered opening remarks while leading debate on the House floor in support for the FY2027 National Security, Depart more PR
Rep. Haridopolos and Senator Moody Introduce Space Ready 2.0 Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haridopolos and Senator Moody Introduce Space Ready 2.0 Act
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) introduced the Space Ready 2.0 Act to modernize the roads, utilities, and other critical infrastructure that support NASA's missions and America's growing space industry.
As America's commercial space industry continues to more PR
Rep. Laurel Lee's Safe Cloud Storage Act Advances Out of House Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Laurel Lee's Safe Cloud Storage Act Advances Out of House Judiciary Committee
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Washington, D.C. -Today, the House Judiciary Committee advanced Congresswoman Laurel Lee's bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to help law enforcement modernize how it securely handles digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.
The bill is led by Representative Laurel Lee and co-led by Steve Cohen (D-TN), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), and Bra more PR
Ryder System Supports EPA Proposal to Exempt Road, Intermodal Transport Refrigeration Units From Leak Repair Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Ryder System Inc., a logistics and transportation service provider in Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule to exclude road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from hydrofluorocarbon leak repair requirements under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. Ryder endorses the EPA's effort to exempt these mobile refrigeration units, which are critical in transporting temperature-sensitive goods such as food more ST
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipu more PR
Saint Leo University Welcomes Seven New Trustees (10)
SAINT LEO, Florida, July 16 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Welcomes Seven New Trustees
New trustees bring diverse expertise to support Saint Leo University's strategic growth, mission
Tags: Catholic Core Values Innovation Office of the President Saint Leo University Board of Trustees
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Saint Leo University announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, with their terms beginning July 1. The new trustees are Pete Biscardi '70, Laurie Koblegard, Georg Olowson, Felix St more PR
Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami (10)
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release:
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Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami
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MIAMI (July 7, 2026) - Savills announces that Vicky Ban has joined its Miami office as an Associate Director, expanding the firm's Korean Corporate Services Desk. Ban will work alongside Houston-based Associate Director Nathaniel Han as co-lead of the group.
Savills Korean Corporate Services is a specialized advisory practice more PR
Scientists uncover genetic clues from a tumour-prone reptile that could advance cancer research (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, July 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release:
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Scientists uncover genetic clues from a tumour-prone reptile that could advance cancer research
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A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, suggests a pet gecko with an unusually high risk of tumours may be a promising model for understanding how cancer develops and spreads.
The findings of the study, which are published in BMC Biology, could help to explain why some animals frequently get cancer and others rar more PR
Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Election Fraud with James O'Keefe at HSGAC Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Election Fraud with James O'Keefe at HSGAC Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on fraud across the country, U.S. Senator Rick Scott asked journalist James O'Keefe about his recent reports about election fraud in California.
This follows shocking reports of election fraud that occurred in the Los Angeles Mayoral and gubernatorial primary electi more PR
Senate Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott Celebrates Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott Celebrates Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization
Today, on the 61st anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA) being signed into law, U.S. Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott celebrated the passage of the OAA Reauthorization Act, legislation to renew vital programs our nation's seniors rely on.
Chairman Rick Scott said, "I am thrill more PR
Study finds effective method to help teachers address gap between finding a good practice and getting started (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Study finds effective method to help teachers address gap between finding a good practice and getting started
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LAWRENCE -Educators can attest they are regularly informed of new approaches, interventions and methods they can use to teach their students, but their time to do so is finite. New research from the University of Kansas has found that an approach that assists special educators with implementing evidence-based practices for their students helps o more PR
Subcommittee on Elections Chair Lee Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Election Observation, Including Best Practices, Congress Role (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, issued the following opening statement on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Election Observation: Best Practices and Congress's Role":
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Welcome to today's hearing of the Subcommittee on Elections entitled "Election Observation: Best Practices and Congress's Role."
Election observers play an important role in election administration. They provide an independent view of the election process by documenting what they see, more PR
Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State & Related Programs in Action: Focused U.S. Strategy Confronts Communist Cuba's Exploitative Doctor Trafficking (10)
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, issued the following news release:
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NSRP in Action: Focused U.S. Strategy Confronts Communist Cuba's Exploitative Doctor Trafficking
Full-year, enacted appropriations bills not only take the threat of partisan government shutdowns off the table, but they also implement results-driven measures that prioritize the safety, strength, and prosperity of the United States. T more PR
Subcommittee Ranking Member Frankel Remarks During Floor Debate on FY 2027 State, Foreign Operations Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, issued the following floor remarks on July 15, 2026, during a debate on the fiscal 2027 funding bill:
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Thank you, Mr. Chair, and let me just start expressing my extreme respect for my chairman, Mr. Diaz Balart, our subcommittee, and the staff. With that said, Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition to the Republican Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Relate more PR
Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release:
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Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
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LAS VEGAS - Suncoast Hotel & Casino today marked the official opening of "Quick Bites," a new dual-concept food hall featuring Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders. Today's debut is the latest property enhancement as Boyd Gaming continues to reimagine the no more PR
The CW Network Sets Broadcast Teams for 2026 ACC, Pac-12, and Mountain West College Football Season (10)
IRVING, Texas, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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The CW Network Sets Broadcast Teams for 2026 ACC, Pac-12, and Mountain West College Football Season
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Network to Broadcast 140 Hours of Regular Season College Football This Fall Beginning on Saturday, August 29 with New Mexico State at Florida State
Thom Brennaman Returns for His Third Year as Lead Play-by-Play Commentator for ACC Games Alongside Booth Analyst Jason Cabinda and Sideline Analyst We more PR
Three Lehigh Graduates Earn 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (10)
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, July 15 -- Lehigh University posted the following news:
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Three Lehigh Graduates Earn 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
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Three graduates, all from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), were awarded 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships.
Matthew O'Connell '26, Thomas Theiner '25 and Metri Zughbi '25 were among 2,500 recipients of the NSF's prestigious graduate research fellowships. In total, there were nearly 14,000 nationwide appl more PR
Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards Spotlight Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle Brands and Properties (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards Spotlight Hilton's Luxury and Lifestyle Brands and Properties
Hilton strengthens its position in this award platform with more hotels, resorts, and brands featured than ever before
* LXR Hotels & Resorts ranked No. 3 among the Best Hotel Brands in the World, with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts also earning recognition among the world's top hotel brands.
* Twenty-two Hilton properties were recognized more PR
U.S. Ground Handler AGI Files Lawsuit Against Union After "false and Misleading Statements" (10)
SURREY, England, July 16 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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US ground handler AGI files lawsuit against union after "false and misleading statements"
By Rebecca Jeffrey
US ground handler Alliance Ground International (AGI) has filed a lawsuit and motion for preliminary injunction against the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) due to what it said was "false and misleading statements" about airport working conditions "directed at AGI's customers and other stakeholders".
The lawsuit follows the opening of a federal O more PR
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in Rx Pricing, Lower Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in Rx Pricing, Lower Health Care Costs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Summer Lee (PA-12) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the public disclosure of the White House's prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers and subject those agreements to inde more PR
UConn Magazine: In Love with Lizzie's (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, July 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Magazine: In Love with Lizzie's
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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Searing greets Teangeley Centeno '28 (CLAS) and Juve Perez '28 (ENG) as they walk up to the window of her stainless-steel food truck not by asking for their food order but by asking how their spring break in Puerto Rico went.
"It was great! But we missed your food," Teangeley says.
The couple has been going to Lizzie's Curbside every morning since their first visit their first year at more PR
UNF grad student applying business analytics to Mercedes engineering career (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 15 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF grad student applying business analytics to Mercedes engineering career
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Racquel Rowell was working as a principal compliance and regulatory safety engineer at Mercedes-Benz in 2024 when she realized continuing her education would help her use data to solve problems and help customers.
That fall, she returned to the University of North Florida, where she had graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's in electrical engineering, to begin a maste more PR
University of Miami: Nutrition Lessons for the Digital Age (10)
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 13 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Nutrition lessons for the digital age
Sophomore Mason Margolis and lecturer Michelina Witte developed a digital health literacy workshop that teaches young consumers to identify nutrition misinformation and make more informed health decisions.
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, jnt38@miami.edu
When Mason Margolis was in high school, he recalls drinking protein shakes and eating extra meat after his workouts because he thought it was the best way to gain musc more PR
University of South Florida: Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply (10)
TAMPA, Florida, July 14 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supply
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When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck in 2024, the storms not only left behind a trail of destruction but also exposed an often-overlooked challenge for local emergency responders: How hurricanes can disrupt the food system and make it harder for residents to access it when they need it most.
In partnership with Hillsborough County, Elizabeth Dunn, an instructor in the USF College of more PR
Veterinarians upskill with musculoskeletal ultrasounds (10)
ITHACA, New York, July 15 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news:
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Veterinarians upskill with musculoskeletal ultrasounds
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Head bent over the anatomical specimen of a leg, Dr. Margret Lenfest cross-checked what she was seeing with ultrasound readouts while talking with colleagues about their training.
"As residents at Cornell, we kept saying, we're here, we're doing this useful training, and more people should have this skillset," Lenfest said.
It was wishful thinking back then, but now that more PR
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
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A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 customers in Washington state.
Under the settlement, t more PR
Webster Votes to Pass America First National Security Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Webster Votes to Pass America First National Security Funding Bill
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Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8595, the Fiscal year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.
"This legislation rejects the Washington presumption that nothing can be cut from the budget in order to fund our nation's priorities without inc more PR
Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Salazar Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on New Beginning for Colombia (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, issued the following opening remarks on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "A New Beginning for Colombia":
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On June 21st, the Colombian people chose a new President, ushering in what many hope will be a new dawn for that country. They placed their trust in someone who came from outside the traditional political elite, who built a new movement which had little connection to the old political structures and was more PR
White House Sends 11 Nominations to Senate on July 14, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 14, 2026, the nominations of 11 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:
Maria D'Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration.
David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029.
Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Department of Health and Human Servic more PR
WKU Student Floral Design Chapter Wins National Championship at AIFD National Symposium (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 14 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Student Floral Design Chapter Wins National Championship at AIFD National Symposium
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The Western Kentucky University Dr. James M. Martin Student Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) has claimed the first-place overall title in the student competition at the National AIFD Symposium in Orlando, Florida, earlier this month.
In addition to the team's national victory, WKU students excelled individually, bringing home more PR
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