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Trump's Greenland tariff threats expose lies to American people
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:

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Trump's Greenland tariff threats expose lies to American people

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WASHINGTON, D.C -Trump has threatened tariffs on countries that don't support his bid to acquire Greenland.

Global Trade Watch director Melinda St. Louis issued the following statement.

"Trump's lie to the American people that he wants to protect their jobs becomes more apparent each time he threatens tariffs to bully our allies and to advance his authoritarian and imperialist agenda.

"Misusing tariff authority over his ... Show Full Article

Bhutan's Political Prisoners Suffer Illness and Death in Dire Conditions
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:

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Bhutan's Political Prisoners Suffer Illness and Death in Dire Conditions

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The recent death of Sha Bahadur Gurung, one of Bhutan's longest serving political prisoners, is a tragic reminder of the injustice and needless suffering endured by alleged government critics in Bhutan's grim prisons.

Gurung, 65, was arrested in 1990 while he was a member of the Royal Bhutan Army and accused of attending protests demanding rights for his minority Nepali-speaking community. He was allegedly tortured, denied ... Show Full Article

Statement From the National Consumers League on the Proposed Netflix-Warner Brothers Merger
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:

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Statement from the National Consumers League on the Proposed Netflix-Warner Brothers Merger

The National Consumers League is deeply concerned about the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, and its potential impacts on competition, consumer choice, and subscription prices.

By combining the nation's largest streaming service with one of its most significant competitors -- including HBO Max -- this transaction would substantially reduce competition in the digital entertainment ... Show Full Article

Rev. Naomi Tutu Urges Human Touch at Northwell MLK Jr. Memorial Event
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Jan. 17 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:

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Rev. Naomi Tutu urges human touch at Northwell MLK Jr. memorial event

The daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu is a leading advocate in the fight for human rights

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In a message delivered to a packed house at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital and livestreamed throughout the health system, Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu encouraged the audience of physicians, nurses and health leaders to ensure that patients are seen for who they are and not merely for what they need. The daughter of Nobel Peace ... Show Full Article

Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Maintaining Optimism on Florida's Direction Entering 2026 Election Year
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news:

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New Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Maintaining Optimism on Florida's Direction Entering 2026 Election Year

Florida voters continue to support President Trump, Governor DeSantis & further lawsuit abuse reforms, not high on pot legalization

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2026 is poised to be a vital election year for Florida and the nation alike, and as the year begins, the latest Florida Chamber poll finds Floridians maintaining a more positive outlook on Florida's direction than the overall national direction.

The ... Show Full Article

Direct Relief Support Departs for 14 Countries, 44 U.S. States and Territories
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 17 -- Direct Relief issued the following news:

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Direct Relief Support Departs for 14 Countries, 44 U.S. States and Territories

Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/09/2026 - 01/16/2026

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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 500 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.9 million defined daily doses of medication

Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for chronic conditions, medicines to treat infectious diseases, oncology ... Show Full Article

COA Supports Aspects of The Great Healthcare Plan But Plan Overlooks Billions in Savings for Americans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2026, by Executive Director Ted Okon:

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COA Supports Aspects of The Great Healthcare Plan but Plan Overlooks Billions in Savings for Americans

The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) applauds The Great Healthcare Plan for calling on the United States Congress to finally address the stranglehold that the nation's largest insurers and their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have on American medical care.

We have long supported reform to the top insurance companies and their PBMs. At their hands, ... Show Full Article