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Building a Roadmap for Detecting Life on Distant Worlds
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news:
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Building a Roadmap for Detecting Life on Distant Worlds
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Astronomers have found more than 6,000 planets in the Milky Way and calculate that hundreds of billions of planets exist in our galaxy alone-which could be extrapolated to predict a mind-blowing number of planets throughout the cosmos.
Faced with this profusion of distant worlds, scientists are experiencing renewed vigor around one of humankind's oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe?
In 2021, Carnegie Science Vice
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WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Science] -- The Carnegie Institution for Science posted the following news:
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Building a Roadmap for Detecting Life on Distant Worlds
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Astronomers have found more than 6,000 planets in the Milky Way and calculate that hundreds of billions of planets exist in our galaxy alone-which could be extrapolated to predict a mind-blowing number of planets throughout the cosmos.
Faced with this profusion of distant worlds, scientists are experiencing renewed vigor around one of humankind's oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe?
In 2021, Carnegie Science VicePresident for Research Anat Shahar founded an interdisciplinary initiative to develop a framework for answering this fundamental query. Called the AEThER project -for Atmospheric, Empirical, and Theoretical Research-the endeavor focused on the galaxy's most-common type of planet: sub-Neptunes.
Picking a Target:
"Sub-Neptunes are important for understanding habitability because they represent the transition between a rocky planet and a gas giant," Shahar explains.
Although these worlds, which are more massive than Earth but smaller than Neptune, dominate the known exoplanet population, there is no analog for them in our own Solar System.
Adds Shahar: "We want to determine which rocky exoplanets which rocky exoplanets have the ingredients we think a planet needs to host and sustain life."
To answer this, Shahar and the nearly 40 members of the AEThER team set out to link observations of rocky planet atmospheres made by astronomers to an understanding of the solid planet below built through theoretical modeling and laboratory experimentation.
"Our goals are ambitious because the challenge is multi-faceted," Shahar says. "Habitability means more than just a planet's distance from its star or the gases detected in its atmosphere."
In fact, habitability is the product of a planet's entire life story-how it formed, what it's made of, how its interior evolved, and how those characteristics shaped its atmosphere and surface over billions of years.
In order to understand the nature of exoplanetary systems and select the most promising candidate worlds for habitability, it is critical to pursue an interdisciplinary approach that includes astronomy, astrophysics, cosmo- and planetary chemistry, planetary physics and dynamics, experimental and theoretical petrology, and mineral physics.
This is why Shahar brought together a diverse team of scientists who are pursuing bold questions about the potential for life on other planets.
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Original text here: https://carnegiescience.edu/building-roadmap-detecting-life-distant-worlds
Building a Healthier America: Independent Women Launches Policy Center to Challenge the Status Quo in Health Care
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Building a Healthier America: Independent Women Launches Policy Center to Challenge the Status Quo in Health Care
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"Real reform requires transparency-about what care actually costs, about what's in our food, and about whether a system built around treating disease is actually making us healthier." - Dr. Monique Yohanan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women announced the launch of its Center for Better Health, a new policy center dedicated to advancing practical
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WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Building a Healthier America: Independent Women Launches Policy Center to Challenge the Status Quo in Health Care
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"Real reform requires transparency-about what care actually costs, about what's in our food, and about whether a system built around treating disease is actually making us healthier." - Dr. Monique Yohanan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women announced the launch of its Center for Better Health, a new policy center dedicated to advancing practicalreforms to build a healthier America by restoring transparency, affordability, accountability, and trust in health care.
The center will be led by Dr. Monique Yohanan, MD, MPH, whose expertise in clinical medicine, public health, and health technology innovation has strengthened Independent Women's work exposing the failures of a system too often built around treating disease rather than fostering real wellness.
"The Center for Better Health was founded on a simple but uncomfortable truth: America spends more on health care than any nation on earth, and we have the chronic disease burden to show for it," said Dr. Monique Yohanan, director of the Center for Better Health. "Real reform requires transparency about what care actually costs, about what's in our food, and about whether a system built around treating disease is actually making us healthier. We're here to ask the hard questions and push for the answers Americans deserve."
The center is grounded in a clear premise: health and health care are not the same. Health is shaped by everyday factors outside the clinic-in the food we eat, the products we use, and the exposures we face every day. At the same time, patients deserve a healthcare system that serves them, not corporations, bureaucracies, or middlemen.
The launch of the center expands nearly two decades of Independent Women's work challenging failing healthcare policies and advancing patient-centered solutions.
Independent Women's Voice, the organization's advocacy arm, was an early leader in exposing the real-world consequences of the Affordable Care Act. Through efforts like the ObamaCare Repeal Coalition, My Cancellation, and Broken Obamacare Promises, Independent Women brought attention to the millions of people across the country who lost coverage, faced rising premiums, or struggled to access care-bringing national attention to the gap between policy promises and patient reality.
That work has since evolved from exposing what's broken to advancing what comes next. In recent years, Independent Women has focused on rebuilding trust in health care while offering practical, forward-looking solutions.
Through initiatives like Make America Healthier: The Path To A Healthier Nation, the organization has equipped Americans with clear, science-backed guidance to improve their health and navigate an increasingly complex system.
At the same time, Independent Women has been a leading voice in the push for healthcare price transparency, arguing that patients cannot make informed decisions without clear, actionable information about the cost of care. Earlier this year, Independent Women released national ads, " Fat Cats & A Rigged System and " MAHA Moms," highlighting one issue that unites more than 95% of Americans across the political spectrum and applying pressure on Washington leaders to deliver transparency and drive healthcare prices down.
Building on this foundation, Independent Women has also developed market-based alternatives to the Affordable Care Act, including innovative models like the Medical Wallet -a patient-centered approach that gives individuals greater control over how their healthcare dollars are spent. By prioritizing portability, transparency, and direct ownership, these reforms aim to move the system away from bureaucracy and toward one that works for patients.
Key Areas of Focus
The Center for Better Health will advance solutions across several core areas:
* Healthcare Price Transparency: Advancing enforceable rules that give patients and employers real cost information before care is delivered.
* Affordability, Access, and Market Reform: Addressing structural problems-site-neutral payments, scope-of-practice barriers, and PBM opacity-that drive up costs without improving care.
* The Roots of Chronic Disease: Examining how food policy, nutrition programs, environmental exposures, and everyday products contribute to America's chronic disease epidemic.
* Overmedicalization and Patient Empowerment: Questioning whether an increasingly medicalized culture is making Americans healthier-or simply more diagnosed, more prescribed, and more dependent.
* Aging, Alzheimer's, and Long-Term Care: Addressing policy gaps around early detection, emerging therapies, and sustainable care models.
* Vaccines and Public Health Trust: Making the case for a more targeted, transparent, and evidence-based approach to public health guidance.
* Innovation and the Future of Medicine: Evaluating how technology and regulatory reform can accelerate patient-centered treatments at a lower cost.
The new center joins Independent Women's existing policy centers, including:
* Center for Economic Opportunity
* Center for Energy and Conservation
* Center for American Safety and Security
* Education Freedom Center
* Independent Women's Law Center
* Center for AI and Technology
Read more of Independent Women's work towards building a healthier future:
* Daily Wire: " The Plastic Problem No One Can Opt Out Of And Two Easy Fixes You're Probably Ignoring " by Dr. Monique Yohanan
* RealClearHealth: " Medicaid Saved My Family The Way it Works Today Wouldn't Have " by Dr. Monique Yohanan
* Deseret News: " Opinion: The Affordable Care Act gave people insurance cards, not coverage " by Dr. Monique Yohanan
* Washington Examiner: " Thanks, Obama: We are all cash payers for healthcare now " by Dr. Monique Yohanan
* Inside Sources: " Why Maximum Price Transparency Matters in Healthcare " by Dr. Monique Yohanan
* Daily Wire: "The Plastic Problem No One Can Opt Out Of And Two Easy Fixes You're Probably Ignoring " by Dr. Monique Yohanan
For media inquiries and booking requests, please email press@independentwomen.com.
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Original text here: https://www.independentwomen.com/2026/05/04/building-a-healthier-america-independent-women-launches-center-for-better-health/
Ascension St. Vincent's expands emergency care access on Jacksonville's Southside through new freestanding ER
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension St. Vincent's expands emergency care access on Jacksonville's Southside through new freestanding ER
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Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding emergency care in Jacksonville's Southside community by opening a new freestanding emergency room at the intersection of Kernan and Beach Boulevards.
"Our responsibility at St. Vincent's is to ensure high-quality, compassionate care is accessible and rooted in the communities we serve," said Cory Darling, president
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WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension St. Vincent's expands emergency care access on Jacksonville's Southside through new freestanding ER
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Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding emergency care in Jacksonville's Southside community by opening a new freestanding emergency room at the intersection of Kernan and Beach Boulevards.
"Our responsibility at St. Vincent's is to ensure high-quality, compassionate care is accessible and rooted in the communities we serve," said Cory Darling, president& CEO of St. Vincent's Southside. "Opening this new freestanding ER allows us to meet the needs of this community by reducing barriers to care and giving patients more options when every minute matters."
Over 40 associates will staff the new 10,000-square-foot ER and offer a range of services, including a triage area, a critical care room, 10 treatment spaces, on-site lab services and advanced CT and X-ray technology. More than 16,000 patients are expected to receive care annually at the site.
St. Vincent's is committed to growing alongside our community. This location will provide a much-needed access point for care in expanding neighborhoods. Over the next five years, St. Vincent's expects the population to increase by 5.9% in the Southside service area, a promising sign for the future. More importantly, this new facility brings Mission-driven healthcare to more patients across Northeast Florida.
According to state health data, the neighborhoods surrounding Beach and Kernan face some of Florida's highest death rates from heart attacks and strokes.
"As a health system, our responsibility to our community extends beyond the walls of our hospitals," said Scott Kashman, interim market lead for Ascension St. Vincent's. "By expanding access to emergency services in Northeast Florida, we're ensuring families have more options and the confidence that high-quality care is always within reach."
The ER facility will be operated by Ascension St. Vincent's Southside. In the event a patient needs a higher level of care on the main campus, St. Vincent's can coordinate transportation and schedule follow-up appointments with providers.
St. Vincent's operates two other freestanding ERs in Jacksonville's Arlington and Westside communities, highlighting the hospital's commitment to caring for the Northeast Florida community.
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Original text here: https://about.ascension.org/news/2026/05/ascension-st-vincents-expands-emergency-care-access-on-jacksonvilles-southside-through-new-freestanding-er
Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council
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Top National Experts to Help Advance 'Critical Mission'
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory Immigration Council.
FAIR's Immigration Council is a prestigious group of respected and highly accomplished thought leaders who seek reform of America's immigration policy. Members come from a variety of careers
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WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council
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Top National Experts to Help Advance 'Critical Mission'
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory Immigration Council.
FAIR's Immigration Council is a prestigious group of respected and highly accomplished thought leaders who seek reform of America's immigration policy. Members come from a variety of careersand public service backgrounds that include business, finance, government, higher education, and law.
FAIR is humbled and honored to welcome Bob Dane (who serves as Chair of the Council), Dr. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz, Art Del Cueto, the Honorable Steven G. Erwood, Dr. Emilio T. Gonzalez, Sheriff Tom Hodgson (Ret.), Douglas Kent, John Ladd, Sheriff Mark Lamb (Ret.), the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Randall Pullen, Dr. Carol M. Swain, Mark S. Venezia, Esq., and Ronald W. Woodard as the founding members of its new Immigration Council.
FAIR stands as America's foremost guardian of national sovereignty, the rule of law, and the interests of the American people on the existential issue of immigration policy. To fulfill our mission, FAIR is charting a bold course built on four powerful pillars: Litigation, Legislation, Investigation, and Education. Through these pillars, we are leading the charge to ensure that immigration policy serves the national interest-not corporate greed, not lawless bureaucrats, and certainly not those who seek to erase our borders.
The esteemed members of FAIR's Immigration Council will provide ad hoc advice to the FAIR Board of Directors and FAIR's staff leadership team, in order to ensure FAIR's long-term impact and success.
Dale M. Herder, Ph.D., who serves as the Chairman of FAIR's Board of Directors, welcomed and congratulated this elite working group:
"We are proud to welcome the founding members of FAIR's new Immigration Council and are excited to utilize their vital expertise to help FAIR advance its critical mission of fighting for immigration policy that serves America's best interests. They are a superb addition to FAIR's dedicated and dynamic Team."
FAIR's Executive Director and General Counsel, Dale L. Wilcox, added:
"Positioning and adding top talent to our FAIR Team is an important part of the success to come. We are delighted to announce the formation of FAIR's new Immigration Council and we welcome their wisdom and experience. It is an honor for us to work with such an esteemed group of highly respected and accomplished professionals."
Information about FAIR's Immigration Council members can be found below:
Bob Dane, who serves as Chair of the Council, has been affiliated with FAIR for over 20 years as press secretary, communications director, and then as the organization's executive director -a position from which he is now retired. Prior to joining FAIR, he worked in media and marketing and served as a policy and budget analyst within the Reagan administration. Bob holds a B.S. in Public Administration from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
Marek Jan Chodakiewicz, PhD., is a professor of history, Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies holder, and the head of the Center for Intermarium Studies at the Institute of World Politics. He attended college in California and graduate school in New York. He has authored a score of books and hundreds of scholarly and popular articles. Dr. Chodakiewicz specializes in Russian and European history, as well as Western Civilization and extremist movements. Born in Poland, he was granted political asylum and was naturalized as a citizen in the U.S., where he has lived since 1982. He staunchly supports legal immigration.
Art Del Cueto served with the United States Border Patrol from 2003 to 2024, spending most of his career patrolling the Tohono O'odham reservation and assisting in major drug and smuggling investigations. A fluent Spanish speaker, he frequently led interviews with apprehended individuals and responded to critical incidents throughout the Tucson Sector. Beyond his patrol duties, Mr. Del Cueto held elected leadership roles for more than a decade, serving as a spokesperson and advocate for agents at both the sector and national levels. He has testified before Congress, spoken at the White House, and addressed national audiences on border security issues. Mr. Del Cueto has been featured on Fox News, CNN, Telemundo, Univision, Al Jazeera, and HBO's VICE. He also serves as the Border Security Advisor to the Federation for American Immigration Reform and is on the board of advisors for Law Enforcement Today.
The Honorable Steven G. Erwood is a retired administrative law judge. He has long-standing interests in conservation, land use, and population growth. He previously served on FAIR's national Board of Advisors and has been an active member of FAIR since 1997.
Dr. Emilio T. Gonzalez is a retired U.S. intelligence officer who has served in senior positions in the U.S. Army, on the National Security Council, and in the Department of Homeland Security. He has served as Military/Political Advisor to the Commanding General of the United States Southern Command. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College and taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Sheriff Tom Hodgson served as the Sheriff of Bristol County, Massachusetts, for over 25 years. He worked closely with sheriffs across the country and the Trump administration on effective immigration enforcement initiatives. He has served on FAIR's Board of Advisors, lectured on border security issues at numerous FAIR Border Schools, and worked closely with FAIR leadership, staff and activists on immigration reform for nearly 20 years.
Douglas Kent grew up in California, where he saw firsthand the devastating impact of unbridled immigration on the environment and also on the quality of local public education. After getting a Master's in International Affairs, he joined the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service, serving 28 years as an American diplomat, mostly in the former Soviet Union and West Africa. After retiring, he served as a State Department re-employed annuitant in Tunisia, Afghanistan and Iraq. During his first assignment in the Foreign Service in Jamaica, he witnessed the lengths people would go to obtain a U.S. tourist visa, so they could enter the United States, unlawfully obtain employment, then overstay their authorized period of admission. He has been an active member of FAIR since the 1980s.
John Ladd is a fourth-generation cattle rancher in southeastern Arizona. His ranch's 10.5-mile southern boundary sits on the U.S.-Mexico border. He has been active in showing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), political leaders and the media just how out of control the border has been over the last five decades. Over the last 30 years, CBP has apprehended over 500,000 illegals on his ranch. Mr. Ladd has been featured in FAIR's media broadcasts to expose the dangers of anti-borders policies; he and his wife, JoBeth, have traveled to Washington, D.C., numerous times to share their firsthand experiences with border security. He and his wife have three sons and two grandsons who are involved with the ranch.
Sheriff Mark Lamb (Ret.), author of American Sheriff: Traditional Values in a Modern World, is a nationally respected leader known for his bold leadership, resilience, and community trust. Twice elected as Pinal County Sheriff in Arizona, he blends patriotism, transparency, and innovation to inspire others with his motto: Fear Not, Do Right. Sheriff Lamb serves as FAIR's Law Enforcement Advisor.
The Honorable Mark A. Morgan has served as the Acting Director of both U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Prior to these assignments, he served as Chief of the Border Patrol, had a lengthy and distinguished career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and was an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. He began his lifelong public service as an enlisted member in the United States Marine Corps. He holds a law degree from the University of Missouri. In addition, he served as a Senior Fellow and spokesperson for FAIR for several years and is now an active leader in the Mass Deportation Coalition.
Randall Pullen was formerly an audit and consulting partner with Deloitte and Touche, where he was recognized nationally as a firm expert on financial accounting and auditing issues. Mr. Pullen is an Audit Committee Financial Expert under the provisions of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 401 H of Regulation S-K. Mr. Pullen served as the Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party from 2007 to 2011 and was Treasurer of the Republican National Committee from 2009 to 2011. He was also the adviser to the Arizona Senate during the audit of the Maricopa County 2020 election in 2021.
Dr. Carol Swain achieved early tenure at Princeton University and was a tenured professor at Vanderbilt University, where she held dual appointments as a professor of political science and professor of law. Her areas of expertise include American politics, race relations, and immigration. She has been cited three times by the U.S. Supreme Court. Her 14 books include two editions of Debating Immigration (Cambridge University Press, 2004 and 2018).
Mark S. Venezia, Esq., is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the Virginia and D.C. Bar. He earned his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Illinois, and B.A. in Economics from Stanford. After a career in investment management, he earned his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. In his third year of law school, he moved to the D.C. area to finish his studies at the Antonin Scalia Law School. During his nearly 30 years as Director of Global Fixed Income at Boston-based Eaton Vance, he visited over 40 countries, his group traded the foreign exchange and securities of nearly twice as many countries, and he developed interests in foreign political systems and immigration. In addition, he served as staff counsel for the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) for several years, and most recently as a member of its board of directors.
Ronald W. Woodard is a graduate of UNC at Chapel Hill and has worked for a Fortune 200 corporation for 40 years in sales and sales management. He served as the Volunteer Director of NC LISTEN, an immigration reform organization based in North Carolina from 2002-2024. In 2013, he received FAIR's "We the People" Immigration Reform Leadership Award (also referred to as the Eileen Facciola Award ). Ron has studied immigration and been an activist in the immigration reform issue for over 35 years.
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Original text here: https://www.fairus.org/press-release/federation-american-immigration-reform-launches-new-immigration-council
Delta Dental renews partnership with Disabled American Veterans,commits $150,000 in support of the mission
ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Delta Dental renews partnership with Disabled American Veterans,commits $150,000 in support of the mission
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Delta Dental, the nation's leading provider of dental benefits. As part of the partnership, Delta Dental has donated $150,000 to the organization and will collaborate on a new dental health resource page on DAV's website.
Of the nearly 9 million veterans enrolled in VA health
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ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 4 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Delta Dental renews partnership with Disabled American Veterans,commits $150,000 in support of the mission
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Delta Dental, the nation's leading provider of dental benefits. As part of the partnership, Delta Dental has donated $150,000 to the organization and will collaborate on a new dental health resource page on DAV's website.
Of the nearly 9 million veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, approximately 26% are eligible for dental care coverage. This presents a unique challenge for veterans who need oral health care and are unaware of resources available to them. Launching this summer, the resource page will share information about the impact of oral health on total health, highlight preventive dental care measures and provide guidance on planning for dental care.
"One of DAV's critical legislative policy goals is to expand comprehensive dental care services to all service-disabled veterans," said Barry Jesinoski, DAV CEO and National Adjutant. "We believe dental care is health care. Delta Dental has been a committed partner since 2017, and this new resource will be especially valuable for veterans without access to dental coverage who are seeking support."
"Folks are making the connection between a healthy mouth and a healthy body," said Dr. Al Edwards, principal advisor for government programs for Delta Dental and a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel dentist. "For example, regular dental visits can help with early diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer, a disease that killed over 12,000 Americans last year."
DAV provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations, their families, survivors and caregivers. Every year, DAV's no-cost services help more than 1 million veterans access the benefits and health care they've earned while connecting them with meaningful employment and representing their voice on Capitol Hill.
To learn more about DAV and Delta Dental, please visit dav.org and deltadentalins.com/vadip.
About DAV
DAV is dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America's veterans. DAV does this by helping veterans and their families access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, offering programs and services to empower them, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. A nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932.
About Delta Dental
As the largest dental services provider to over 1.1 million veterans and their family members, we offer tailored dental plans designed to meet the specific needs of veterans and military families. Under these plans, we provide comprehensive dental coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Program (VADIP) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (CCN). Each program is crafted to ensure that veterans and their families receive the oral health services they deserve, with a focus on accessibility and affordability. Learn more at deltadentalins.com/federal.
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Original text here: https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2026/delta-dental-renews-partnership-with-disabled-american-veteranscommits-150000-in-support-of-the-mission/
CCRKBA AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTS SAILOR CONVICTED OF GUN CRIMES BY BIDEN ATF
BELLEVUE, Washington, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CCRKBA AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTS SAILOR CONVICTED OF GUN CRIMES BY BIDEN ATF
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BELLEVUE, WA - "The facts of this case are outrageous," says an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, in support of a decorated Navy veteran convicted of crimes he really didn't commit, but was prosecuted by the Biden administration's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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BELLEVUE, Washington, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CCRKBA AMICUS BRIEF SUPPORTS SAILOR CONVICTED OF GUN CRIMES BY BIDEN ATF
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BELLEVUE, WA - "The facts of this case are outrageous," says an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, in support of a decorated Navy veteran convicted of crimes he really didn't commit, but was prosecuted by the Biden administration's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Patrick"Tate" Adamiak was sentenced to 20 years in prison because he possessed cut-up gun parts and a fake RPG-7. CCRKBA's brief describes this as a "travesty of justice."
CCRKBA is joined by the Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center and the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. They are represented by attorneys C.D. Michel and Anna M. Barvier at Michel & Associates, Long Beach, Calif., and Konstadinos T. Moros at the SAF offices in Bellevue, Washington.
"Our petition covers the legal arguments well," said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, "and it only scratches the surface of this complex and unjust saga. However, SAF's publication, TheGunMag.com, has covered the story extensively through its investigative journalism project, which we're hoping the Court reads.
Adamiak's ordeal especially highlights the damaging flaw in this Court's insistence on waiting for sufficient "percolation" before finally confirming which arms are protected by the Second Amendment, the brief explains.
"Tate Adamiak's situation reflects the most extreme example of the human cost of this Court's ongoing reluctance to resolve pressing Second Amendment issues," Gottlieb said. "The Supreme Court has been slow-walking the Second Amendment long enough. The case against Tate Adamiak is a disgrace, and we have to wonder how many more such cases might occur while the country waits for the nation's highest court to hand down a ruling which prevents this sort of thing from happening again.
"We understand the desire to not upend cases currently sitting in lower courts," he observed, "but many of those cases are gathering dust because the courts do not want to act. It's time for the Supreme Court to set things in order."
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Original text here: https://ccrkba.org/ccrkba-amicus-brief-supports-sailor-convicted-of-gun-crimes-by-biden-atf/
Senate Majority PAC: Sixty Days In, Jon Husted is Still Signing Off on Trump's War
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Sixty Days In, Jon Husted is Still Signing Off on Trump's War
Today marks 60 days since President Trump launched an unauthorized war against Iran without a single vote from Congress. Under the War Powers Act, today's deadline triggers a legal obligation: authorize the war or end it.
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Sixty Days In, Jon Husted is Still Signing Off on Trump's War
Today marks 60 days since President Trump launched an unauthorized war against Iran without a single vote from Congress. Under the War Powers Act, today's deadline triggers a legal obligation: authorize the war or end it.But Jon Husted is failing to act.
Since Trump launched the war on February 28, Husted has voted five times against war powers resolutions that would have reined in the president's authority. The war has already cost American taxpayers at least $25 billion.
Gas prices jumped nearly 27 cents in a single week as the conflict continues to threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Grocery prices are climbing as the war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs. In Ohio, where some parts are paying nearly $5 per gallon of gas, the price of Trump's fuel surge is costing families.
"Jon Husted has voted five times to keep Trump's war going while Ohioans pay nearly $5 a gallon for fuel and lose their health care," said Senate Majority PAC spokesperson Christyna Thompson. "He didn't miss a vote when it came to rubber-stamping Trump's agenda, but he's missing in action for Ohio. Ohioans are going to remember that in November."
The war isn't the only place Husted serves as a yes-man for Trump's agenda. Last June, he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, the largest cut to Medicaid and health funding in American history, to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Nearly 356,000 Ohioans are at risk of losing Medicaid access because of Husted's vote.
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Original text here: https://senatemajority.com/news/sixty-days-in-jon-husted-is-still-signing-off-on-trumps-war/
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Senate Majority PAC: Sixty Days In, Dan Sullivan is Still Signing Off on Trump's War
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Sixty Days In, Dan Sullivan is Still Signing Off on Trump's War
Today marks 60 days since President Trump launched an unauthorized war against Iran without a single vote from Congress. Under the War Powers Act, today's deadline triggers a legal obligation: authorize the war or end it.
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Sixty Days In, Dan Sullivan is Still Signing Off on Trump's War
Today marks 60 days since President Trump launched an unauthorized war against Iran without a single vote from Congress. Under the War Powers Act, today's deadline triggers a legal obligation: authorize the war or end it.But Dan Sullivan is failing to act.
Since Trump launched the war on February 28, Sullivan has voted five times against war powers resolutions that would have reined in the president's authority. The war has already cost American taxpayers at least $25 billion.
Gas prices jumped nearly 27 cents in a single week as the conflict continues to threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Grocery prices are climbing as the war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs. In rural Alaska, where villages are facing $10 or more per gallon, the price of Trump's fuel surge poses safety threats to families.
"Dan Sullivan has voted five times to keep Trump's war going while Alaskans pay $10 a gallon for fuel and lose their health care," said Senate Majority PAC spokesperson Christyna Thompson. "He didn't miss a vote when it came to rubber-stamping Trump's agenda, but he's missing in action for Alaska. Alaskans are going to remember that in November."
The war isn't the only place Sullivan serves as a yes-man for Trump's agenda. Last June, he voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, the largest cut to Medicaid and health funding in American history, to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.
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Original text here: https://senatemajority.com/news/sixty-days-in-dan-sullivan-is-still-signing-off-on-trumps-war/
[Category: Political]
Ridenhour Prizes Honor Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni With 2026 Truth-Telling Prize
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- 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 on May 1, 2026:
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Ridenhour Prizes Honor Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni With 2026 Truth-Telling Prize
Award Recognizes Reuveni's Courage in Exposing Efforts to Mislead Courts and Undermine the Rule of Law
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Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni received the 2026 Truth-Telling Prize by the Ridenhour Prizes at the organization's annual awards dinner at
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- 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 on May 1, 2026:
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Ridenhour Prizes Honor Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni With 2026 Truth-Telling Prize
Award Recognizes Reuveni's Courage in Exposing Efforts to Mislead Courts and Undermine the Rule of Law
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Democracy Forward Senior Counsel Erez Reuveni received the 2026 Truth-Telling Prize by the Ridenhour Prizes at the organization's annual awards dinner atthe National Press Club yesterday. The honor comes as the nation celebrates Law Day, a national observance established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to celebrate the rule of law, the legal system, and its role in protecting individual liberties.
The Ridenhour Truth-Telling Prize recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage and integrity in bringing important facts to light in the public interest. The award honors Reuveni's decision to come forward with whistleblower disclosures detailing directives by senior U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership to mislead federal courts and defy court orders -- actions that strike at the core of the rule of law.
"Erez Reuveni's integrity and fidelity to the rule of law and the legal profession's ethical standards is something all lawyers should emulate and for which all Americans should be grateful," said Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. "At a time when the integrity of our justice system is under sustained attack and when pressure is mounting for government attorneys to prioritize political loyalty, Erez chose principle over position, refusing to mislead the courts and instead did his part to defend the Constitution and the rule of law. His integrity reminds us that truth still matters, that the law still matters, and that individuals can make a profound difference in protecting our democracy."
Reuveni served for almost 15 years as a career attorney at the DOJ, where he handled and supervised some of the federal government's most complex immigration litigation across administrations of both parties. In 2025, he refused DOJ leadership directives to misrepresent facts in court filings, after which he was placed on administrative leave and ultimately fired. Later that year, he made protected disclosures to Congress and oversight bodies documenting multiple attempts by senior officials to undermine judicial proceedings and ignore court orders.
"Truth-telling in government is part of our duty as civil servants, and central to the oath to support and defend the Constitution all government employees undertake," said Erez Reuveni, Senior Counsel at Democracy Forward. "I am deeply honored to receive this recognition, and remain committed to ensuring that our courts are respected, that the law is followed, and that people and communities have access to justice. I am eager to continue that work alongside my colleagues at Democracy Forward."
The Ridenhour Prizes, established in memory of investigative journalist Ron Ridenhour, celebrate individuals who advance truth, accountability, and justice. Past recipients include whistleblowers, journalists, and public servants whose actions have had a lasting impact on democratic institutions and public trust.
Reuveni is part of Democracy Forward's growing legal team, which includes former career civil servants and experienced litigators dedicated to defending the Constitution, safeguarding access to the courts, and holding government actors accountable when they violate the law.
Democracy Forward has been at the forefront of legal challenges to unlawful government actions, securing key victories that protect people and communities nationwide. The organization's work reflects the same commitment to truth and accountability that the Ridenhour Prizes seek to elevate.
For more information about the Ridenhour Prizes, visit www.ridenhour.org.
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Original text here: https://democracyforward.org/news/press-releases/ridenhour-prizes-honor-democracy-forward-senior-counsel-erez-reuveni-with-2026-truth-telling-prize/
[Category: Political]
Progress Michigan: Advocates Press Senate to Oppose House Farm Bill
LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Advocates Press Senate to Oppose House Farm Bill
Polling shows House was correct to get rid of pesticide 'poison pills' due to overwhelming public opposition
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Advocates held a press conference and poll briefing upon the passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), also known as the farm bill, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Multiple Michigan
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LANSING, Michigan, May 2 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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Advocates Press Senate to Oppose House Farm Bill
Polling shows House was correct to get rid of pesticide 'poison pills' due to overwhelming public opposition
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Advocates held a press conference and poll briefing upon the passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), also known as the farm bill, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Multiple Michiganorganizations expressed their opposition due to the legislation including billions of dollars in cuts to food assistance, undermining renewable energy programs, stripping funding for conservation programs, creating new environmental loopholes, while allowing taxpayer dollars to be funneled to wealthy corporate commodity farms. This opposition comes as advocacy organizations and farmers sent a letter to Michigan's federal lawmakers this week urging a "nay" vote on the farm bill, while sounding alarm bells back in March when the House Agriculture Committee advanced the legislation.
"While it's important to advance a farm bill, a bad one is worse than not having one," said Bob Thompson, a fifth-generation owner and operator of a centennial farm in Isabella County and president of Michigan Farmers Union. "The farm bill that's being proposed largely continues existing farm safety net programs that really do not match the scale of the current economic crisis that family farmers are facing."
Participants also unveiled polling data from Michigan that found broad support for eliminating the toxic poison bills that were eliminated from the farm bill right before passage. The bill's original language would shield chemical manufacturers for the harms they cause to farmworkers and prevent opposition to local and state governments from enacting their own pesticide labeling requirements, which were eventually defeated in an amendment. This came as the United States Supreme Court held oral arguments this week in Monsanto v. Durnell, which will decide whether pesticide manufacturers like Bayer and Monsanto can be shielded from lawsuits brought against them for health issues tied to their pesticide products.
"The House Republican's farm bill pulls a page from the Project 2025 agenda by weakening environmental safeguards and shielding corporations from the harm they cause to us," said Justin Mendoza, MPH, executive director of Progress Michigan. "We're glad that the poison pills to preempting state and local laws about pesticide application have been stripped from the bill's language, because this move would deny justice to farmers and farmworkers who face the health effects of cancers and chronic illnesses. At the same time, this farm bill as written will not protect the health of rural and urban communities."
Participants on the press call shared what's at stake in Congress and communities across the country while releasing polling data backing up how House leadership is missing the mark with this farm bill and why Senators need to stand firm in the negotiation process.
"Families across this country are already feeling the impact of nearly $187 billion in SNAP cuts enacted through last July's Republican megabill," said Dana Mohammad, statewide coalitions director for Detroit Action. "Now, the so-called Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, would double down on those cuts. It keeps limits on future benefits, adds oppressive work reporting requirements, and imposes new eligibility restrictions that will force millions of families to lose critical support. Let's be clear: SNAP and WIC are not solutions to poverty. They are lifelines. Weakening them will force families into impossible choices between food, rent, medicine, and care for their loved ones."
"The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed a Farm Bill that included the so-called and misleadingly titled 'Save Our Bacon' (SOB) Act," said Bee Friedlander, executive committee member of Michiganders for a Just Farming System. "SOB would prohibit state and local governments from regulating standards for raising animals for food outside the state.If you are a large-scale industrial pork producer, often with ties to foreign countries, this is a gift. If you care about animal welfare, small scale farming, rural quality of life, states' rights, the democratic process, federal over-reach, health, this is a loss. However, it faces an uncertain future in the Senate which is seeking to avoid controversial 'poison pill' provisions in the farm bill."
"There are alternative solutions for our food that support regenerative agriculture that would increase security for farmers and people trying to eat and afford food," said Nichole Biber, organizer with Clean Water Action and a tribal citizen of Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. "The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in the farm bill are not only not expanded, but they've been decreased at a time when we've been an increasingly insecure place for climate impacts, droughts, and other unknowns."
To learn about the special role that Michigan plays in the farm bill, go to progressmichigan.org/farmbill. To view a recording of today's press conference, go here (https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/dOkpT72A5844zynJosgZuRObcsBBWzI3nwQ5RwPDbqneIjLFG013yeA83Cdjmh5C.AgB971CeKcTKhPaC%20%20Passcode:%20SHHUyn*5?link_id=4&can_id=d4b496f6dec1f927ab03d09440f8808c&source=email-release-advocates-press-senate-to-oppose-house-farm-bill&email_referrer=&email_subject=release-advocates-press-senate-to-oppose-house-farm-bill&&).
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Original text here: https://progressmichigan.org/2026/05/advocates-press-senate-to-oppose-house-farm-bill/
[Category: Political]
National Consumers League Urges Travelers to Act Quickly to Recover Funds Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown
WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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National Consumers League Urges Travelers to Act Quickly to Recover Funds Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown
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In the wake of Spirit Airlines abruptly ceasing operations and canceling all flights, the National Consumers League (NCL) is advising affected travelers to take immediate steps to secure refunds and protect their financial interests.
The sudden shutdown has left millions of passengers with unusable tickets and limited customer service options, while refunds for
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WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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National Consumers League Urges Travelers to Act Quickly to Recover Funds Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown
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In the wake of Spirit Airlines abruptly ceasing operations and canceling all flights, the National Consumers League (NCL) is advising affected travelers to take immediate steps to secure refunds and protect their financial interests.
The sudden shutdown has left millions of passengers with unusable tickets and limited customer service options, while refunds forsome purchases may be delayed or uncertain due to bankruptcy proceedings. Travelers who paid with vouchers, points, or cash may face longer recovery timelines, and frequent flyer miles may ultimately lose their value.
"Not all Spirit customers should assume a refund will automatically appear," said John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud at the National Consumers League. "When an airline shuts down this suddenly, it's up to travelers to take proactive steps to have the best chance of getting their money back."
What Consumers Should Do Now
NCL recommends that impacted travelers:
* Review your credit or debit card accounts
According to Spirit, refunds for any flights purchased through Spirit with a credit or debit card will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment. Flyers with unused tickets purchased with a credit or debit card should monitor their accounts to ensure the refund is processed expeditiously.
* For tickets purchased via travel agents, contact the agent
If you purchased your ticket through a travel agent (including online travel agents), they are responsible for providing you with a refund.
* Contact your credit card issuer
If your refund is not processed in a timely manner, you should request a chargeback for services not rendered. Federal protections may allow you to dispute the charge.
* Take advantage of capped and reduced ticket prices for rebooking flights
The Department of Transportation has announced that United, Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest have agreed to temporarily cap ticket prices for impacted Spirit customers who need to rebook cancelled flights. Customers wishing to take advantage of these offers will need to provide their Spirit flight confirmation number and proof of payment. Some airlines are also offering discounted fares on certain former Spirit routes. Time periods to take advantage of these vary by airline, so passengers should act quickly. Additional details on what each airline is doing to support impacted Spirit customers are available here.
* Check your travel insurance policy
Some policies include coverage for airline insolvency or service cessation. Customers should review their policies and contact the insurance provider to file a claim.
* File a claim in bankruptcy proceedings if necessary
Consumers who paid using any other method, including a voucher, credit, or Free Spirit points, may need to submit claims through the airline's bankruptcy process, which can take significant time and may not result in full reimbursement.
* Keep all documentation
Save receipts, booking confirmations, cancellation notices, and any correspondence with the airline.
* Act quickly
Chargeback windows and insurance claim deadlines may be time sensitive.
The shutdown also highlights broader challenges in the airline industry, where rising fuel costs, financial instability, and a lack of competition can leave travelers stranded with little warning. "The failure of Spirit Exhibit A for how difficult it is to break the Big 4 U.S. airlines' stranglehold on the marketplace," said Breyault. "As Congress looks to the next FAA reauthorization cycle, how to create real competition in this industry should be at the forefront of legislators' minds."
About the National Consumers League (NCL)
The National Consumers League, founded in 1899, is America's pioneer consumer organization. Our mission is to protect and promote social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit www.nclnet.org.
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LISTEN: Keeping Wild Sheep on the Mountain
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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LISTEN: Keeping wild sheep on the mountain
WATCH EPISODE
Wild sheep are known for their tenacity to endure some of the harshest landscapes around the world. Yet, the global population of the subfamily continues to decline due to a bacterium, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. ovi). Pneumonia caused by this bacterium can wipe out entire herds.
In this episode of "Our Wild Lives," Kurt Alt and Corey Mason from the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) join us to talk about all things sheep
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BETHESDA, Maryland, May 2 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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LISTEN: Keeping wild sheep on the mountain
WATCH EPISODE
Wild sheep are known for their tenacity to endure some of the harshest landscapes around the world. Yet, the global population of the subfamily continues to decline due to a bacterium, Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. ovi). Pneumonia caused by this bacterium can wipe out entire herds.
In this episode of "Our Wild Lives," Kurt Alt and Corey Mason from the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) join us to talk about all things sheepconservation. They discuss the role of the WSF, the unique way sheep conservation is funded, the disease challenges wild sheep face and more.
"Our Wild Lives" is The Wildlife Society's biweekly podcast, sharing compelling stories from wildlife professionals doing critical work around the world. Your hosts, Katie Perkins and Ed Arnett of The Wildlife Society, bring you thought-provoking conversations with leading experts and emerging voices.
Podcast by Katie Perkins, Digital Content Manager
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Original text here: https://wildlife.org/listen-keeping-wild-sheep-on-the-mountain/
[Category: Environment]
CAIR Welcomes Response From Rep. Ivey on Efforts to Secure Release of Md. Resident Kidnapped by Israeli Forces From Gaza Aid Flotilla
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes Response from Rep. Ivey on Efforts to Secure Release of Md. Resident Kidnapped by Israeli Forces from Gaza Aid Flotilla
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a response from U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey (MD-04) regarding efforts to secure the release of Dr. John Reuwer, a Prince George's County resident reportedly kidnapped after Israeli forces
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WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 1, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes Response from Rep. Ivey on Efforts to Secure Release of Md. Resident Kidnapped by Israeli Forces from Gaza Aid Flotilla
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a response from U.S. Representative Glenn Ivey (MD-04) regarding efforts to secure the release of Dr. John Reuwer, a Prince George's County resident reportedly kidnapped after Israeli forcesintercepted a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza.
In response to messages from community members, CAIR urged Rep. Ivey to take swift action following reports that Dr. Reuwer was among approximately 175 activists kidnapped by Israeli forces during the seizure of civilian vessels participating in an international humanitarian mission.
SEE: CAIR Md. Urges Rep. Glenn Ivey to Act to Secure Release of Retired Physician Kidnapped by Israeli Forces After Gaza Aid Flotilla Interception
In a statement to CAIR, Rep. Ivey's office said:
"Thank you for reaching out with your concerns regarding Dr. John Reuwer, a constituent who was traveling aboard one of the vessels in the flotilla seized earlier this week. Congressman Ivey's office is closely monitoring Dr. Reuwer's situation, remains in contact with his family, and is working with the appropriate authorities to secure his release and ensure his safe return home."
CAIR's Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry said:
"We welcome Congressman Ivey's engagement and support for Dr. Reuwer's immediate and safe release. The kidnapping of civilians participating in a humanitarian mission amid dire conditions imposed by Israel in Gaza raises serious legal and human rights concerns. We urge all members of Congress to use every available diplomatic and legislative tool to ensure the safe return of all detained flotilla participants, and to end the illegal siege and blockade of Gaza."
CAIR reiterated its call for transparency regarding the status and treatment of those kidnapped, and urged federal officials to prioritize their protection.
The organization reaffirmed its support for humanitarian efforts aimed at delivering aid to civilians in Gaza and called on policymakers to uphold international law and human rights protections.
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CAIR's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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Original text here: https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-welcomes-response-from-rep-ivey-on-efforts-to-secure-release-of-md-resident-kidnapped-by-israeli-forces-from-gaza-aid-flotilla/
[Category: Sociological]
