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Susan G. Komen Issues Statement on Passage of Legislation Eliminating Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging in Arizona
DALLAS, Texas, June 23 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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Statement on Passage of Legislation Eliminating Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging in Arizona
PHOENIX - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of critical breast imaging legislation in Arizona, SB 1165, led by Senator Hildy Angius. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is
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DALLAS, Texas, June 23 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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Statement on Passage of Legislation Eliminating Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging in Arizona
PHOENIX - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of critical breast imaging legislation in Arizona, SB 1165, led by Senator Hildy Angius. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging isa critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to rule out or confirm breast cancer. After years of advocacy, SB 1165 has been approved by the Arizona legislature and signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs.
"We commend the legislature and Governor Hobbs for prioritizing access to breast imaging by eliminating barriers to essential care, so that people with state-regulated health plans are able to receive their medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental imaging without fearing bankruptcy," said Molly Guthrie, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Susan G. Komen.
"Thousands of Arizonians require diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging every year, yet due to the high out of pocket costs, many forgo these critical services. Not anymore. This life-saving legislation ensures they can receive the breast imaging they require, likely leading to earlier diagnosis and better health outcomes.
"Komen will continue to advocate for legislation that ensures fair and equitable access to high-quality and affordable breast care for all."
Learn more about the legislation here (https://www.komen.org/news/legislation-eliminates-financial-barriers-to-critical-breast-imaging-would-help-thousands-across-arizona-afford-care-they-require/).
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Original text here: https://www.komen.org/news/statement-on-passage-of-legislation-eliminating-financial-barriers-to-critical-breast-imaging-in-arizona/
[Category: Medical]
Scholarly Research From NCFR's Journals Online Now
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 23 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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New Scholarly Research From NCFR's Journals Online Now
Read 7 New Articles Published June 14-20
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
FR July 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413729/2026/75/3): Features research on parent-child relationships,
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 23 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on June 22, 2026:
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New Scholarly Research From NCFR's Journals Online Now
Read 7 New Articles Published June 14-20
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
FR July 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413729/2026/75/3): Features research on parent-child relationships,marriage and couple relationships, measurement, family-level processes, and much more.
JFTR June 2026 Special Issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17562589/2026/18/2): The articles in this special issue, themed Critical Masculinities: Theoretical Advances on Gender in Families, "critique, expand, and transform our understanding of masculinities--and of masculinities within families--in a way that is timely, sociopolitically relevant, intersectional, and reflexive," write special issue guest editors Samuel H. Allen, Ph.D., and Kevin Roy, Ph.D., in their introduction.
JMF June 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413737/2026/88/3): Includes articles on diverse pathways to parenthood and family formation; parenting roles, identities, and experiences; families and socioeconomic contexts; and more.
New Early-View Articles Published Online (June 14-20):
Journal of Marriage and Family:
* How Immigration Policy Shapes Family and Work Decision-Making for Immigrant Women in Professional Occupations (open access) -- Kelsi L. Caywood
* National Estimates of Multisystem Exposure Among Urban Families -- Allison Dwyer Emory, Sophia Olsinski
Family Relations:
* The association between parenting styles and location tracking among adolescents: A mediation of relational processes (open access) -- Avi Marciano
* Relationship between family conflict and cohesion and the internalizing and externalizing behaviors of adolescents -- Julie A. Cederbaum, Adrelys Mateo Santana, Janet U. Schneiderman, Tamera H. Whitesides, Hannah Fritz, Ferol E. Mennen, Sonya Negriff
Journal of Family Theory & Review:
* From Family to Death: Murder-Suicide Incidents in an Interdisciplinary Perspective -- Haoran Xu
* Gray Divorce After 50: A Scoping Review of Antecedents, Consequences, and Family-Theoretical Gaps (open access) -- Lawrence E. Ugwu, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Janine Anthea White
* The Social-Ecological Model of Military Family Financial Well-Being (open access) -- Catherine W. O'Neal, Mallory Lucier-Greer, Rachel M. Okamoto, Matthew T. Saxey
NCFR member journal subscribers can access articles by logging into their NCFR account.
Learn more about NCFR's scholarly journals prior to submitting your manuscript.
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NCFR is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose members support all families through research, teaching, practice, and advocacy.
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Original text here: https://www.ncfr.org/news/new-scholarly-research-ncfrs-journals-online-now
[Category: Sociological]
Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government
This is the first case of its kind since the International Court of Justice affirmed that governments have a legal duty to prevent climate harm
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Canberra, Australia -- Ten Australians filed a case with the United Nations Human Rights Committee arguing the Australian government is violating their human rights by failing to limit coal and gas exports -- by far Australia's largest contribution to climate change. The 10
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government
This is the first case of its kind since the International Court of Justice affirmed that governments have a legal duty to prevent climate harm
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Canberra, Australia -- Ten Australians filed a case with the United Nations Human Rights Committee arguing the Australian government is violating their human rights by failing to limit coal and gas exports -- by far Australia's largest contribution to climate change. The 10claimants are represented by the Human Rights Law Centre, Environmental Justice Australia, and Earthjustice.
This is the first case (https://earthjustice.org/document/communication-to-the-un-human-rights-committee) filed in an international body against a country for climate harm since the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' judicial arm, affirmed that all governments have a legal obligation to prevent significant harm to the climate. In May, Australia joined 140 other countries in passing a major United Nations resolution supporting this landmark legal ruling on climate change.
"All governments have a legal duty to act on the climate crisis, as affirmed by the International Court of Justice last year. The Australian government is failing that responsibility by allowing unchecked exports of coal and gas," said Ramin Pejan, Deputy Managing Attorney of the International Program at Earthjustice. "This case sends a clear message: governments must act to reduce climate pollution from coal and gas and protect their people from harm."
Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. Their claim asks the UN Human Rights Committee to declare that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving coal and gas projects for export without a plan to keep Australians safe from dangerous climate change.
"Climate change is affecting not only our country, but our ability to pass on knowledge, care for sacred places and keep our culture strong for future generations," said Rikki Dank, a Gudanji and Wakaya Traditional Owner from the Barkly Tablelands in the Northern Territory. "Australia continues to play a significant role in the climate crisis through the coal and gas it exports, while communities like mine are left to deal with the consequences. I believe there must be accountability for the harms already occurring and for those that will continue if meaningful action is not taken."
"Australia is one of the largest exporters of coal and gas in the world," said Hannah White, Senior Lawyer, Environmental Justice Australia. "Climate harm caused by Australia's coal and gas doesn't stop at a border, and neither does Australia's responsibility for it."
"Everyone deserves to live safely with their families and communities, free from fear of climate disasters," said Jack McLean, Senior Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre. "The Australian government must phase out coal and gas and protect people's rights to life, home, and culture."
To learn more about this case and the stories of the 10 Australian claimants, please visit hardtruthscase.org.au.
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Additional Resources
* About the International Program (https://earthjustice.org/office/international)
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About Earthjustice
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, to preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
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Original text here: https://earthjustice.org/press/2026/fossil-fuel-exports-at-center-of-un-human-rights-case-against-australian-government
[Category: Environment]
CAIR-Texas Calls for End to Incitement by Political Leaders After Anti-Muslim Hate Incident Targeting Muslim Women at H-E-B Store
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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CAIR-Texas Calls for End to Incitement by Political Leaders After Anti-Muslim Hate Incident Targeting Muslim Women at H-E-B Store
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an end to incitement against Islam and Muslims after a disturbing anti-Muslim hate incident at an H-E-B store in Conroe, Texas, on Friday, June 19 in which two visibly Muslim
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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CAIR-Texas Calls for End to Incitement by Political Leaders After Anti-Muslim Hate Incident Targeting Muslim Women at H-E-B Store
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for an end to incitement against Islam and Muslims after a disturbing anti-Muslim hate incident at an H-E-B store in Conroe, Texas, on Friday, June 19 in which two visibly Muslimwomen were reportedly subjected to an unprovoked, hate-filled verbal assault.
Video of the incident captures a woman wearing medical scrubs repeatedly telling the victims they were "not welcome" in Texas, falsely claiming that "Islam is a terrorist organization, not a religion," and demanding they "go back" to an "Islamic country."
CAIR-Texas is calling on elected officials in Conroe, Montgomery County, and across the State of Texas - regardless of political affiliation - to publicly condemn this incident and reaffirm that anti-Muslim hate and religious intimidation have no place in Texas.
"This is exactly what happens when elected officials in Texas use hateful rhetoric to foment anti-Muslim bigotry," said Imran Ghani, director of CAIR-Texas, Houston. "Muslims are facing daily verbal and physical attacks, and now it is time for every elected leader to speak clearly and unequivocally against that hatred. Silence only emboldens those who seek to normalize discrimination. We also call on H-E-B to clarify what actions its stores are taking to prevent this kind of religious discrimination and harassment of customers."
In recent weeks, Muslims also faced harassment at the Texas GOP Convention because of their religious affiliation.
SEE: CAIR-Texas, CAIR Action Texas Condemn Blatant Anti-Muslim Hate, Exclusionary Platform and Religious and Ethnic Harassment at GOP Convention (https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-texas-cair-action-texas-condemn-blatant-anti-muslim-hate-exclusionary-platform-and-religious-and-ethnic-harassment-at-gop-convention/)
Last week, CAIR announced the filing of a lawsuit in federal court in Fort Worth on behalf of Shayma Alzubi, whom the Fort Worth Independent School District illegally removed from her principal position in May following an "anti-Muslim witch hunt."
SEE: CAIR-Texas, CAIR File Lawsuit on Behalf of Principal Punished in Response to Online Hysteria About Her Being Muslim and Palestinian (https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-texas-cair-file-lawsuit-on-behalf-of-principal-punished-in-response-to-online-hysteria-about-her-being-muslim-and-palestinian/)
Washington, D.C., based CAIR's latest civil rights report documented 8,683 anti-Muslim bias complaints in 2025 - the highest number ever recorded by the organization since it began publishing civil rights reports in 1996.
Last month, CAIR commended Democratic members of Congress who defended American Muslims and constitutional religious freedom during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on "Sharia law." CAIR also condemned Republican members and witnesses for promoting anti-Muslim fearmongering and dangerous smear tactics amid rising anti-Muslim hate incidents nationwide.
CAIR previously designated the so-called "Sharia-Free America Caucus" organizing the hearing as an anti-Muslim hate group after multiple caucus members publicly called for banning the practice of Islam, expelling Muslims from the United States, or targeting mainstream Muslim organizations and communities.
Community members who experience or witness discrimination, harassment, or bias targeting Muslims or other marginalized groups are encouraged to report incidents to CAIR at: https://www.cair.com/report/
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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-texas-calls-for-end-to-incitement-by-political-leaders-after-anti-muslim-hate-incident-targeting-muslim-women-at-h-e-b-store/
[Category: Sociological]
CAIR Expresses Support for Muslims in Scotland After Stabbing Attacks Motivated by 'Anti-Muslim Hatred'
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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CAIR Expresses Support for Muslims in Scotland After Stabbing Attacks Motivated by 'Anti-Muslim Hatred'
Muslim civil rights group urges leaders to reject anti-Muslim rhetoric and take concrete action against Islamophobia
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with Scotland's Muslim community following stabbing attacks in Edinburgh that authorities say appear to have
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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CAIR Expresses Support for Muslims in Scotland After Stabbing Attacks Motivated by 'Anti-Muslim Hatred'
Muslim civil rights group urges leaders to reject anti-Muslim rhetoric and take concrete action against Islamophobia
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with Scotland's Muslim community following stabbing attacks in Edinburgh that authorities say appear to havebeen motivated by anti-Muslim hatred and left five people injured.
Reports indicate that several of the victims were targeted near a mosque and that counter-terrorism officers are assisting in the investigation.
According to media reports, a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with multiple attacks across Edinburgh. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials have stated that the suspect appears to have been motivated by "anti-Muslim hatred."
In a statement, Washington, D.C.-based CAIR said:
"We stand in solidarity with Scotland's Muslim community and all those affected by these disturbing attacks. No one should fear violence because of their faith or ethnicity. Political leaders, media professionals, and public officials must reject anti-Muslim rhetoric and conspiracy theories that dehumanize Muslims and contribute to a climate in which hate crimes can occur. We welcome the ongoing investigation and urge authorities to ensure that all aspects of this apparent anti-Muslim attack are fully examined and prosecuted."
CAIR noted that anti-Muslim incidents have increased in a number of Western nations in recent years and reiterated its call for government leaders to take concrete steps to address Islamophobia and other forms of hatred before they escalate into violence.
Earlier this month, CAIR expressed solidarity with the British Muslim community after an imam's (Islamic religious leader) house was firebombed in Bolton.
CAIR also condemned racist riots in Northern Ireland and expressed support for calls by Dutch Muslim organizations seeking increased protection for mosques following a series of vandalism attacks, hate letters, and other anti-Muslim incidents targeting Islamic houses of worship in the Netherlands.
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Original text here: https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-expresses-support-for-muslims-in-scotland-after-stabbing-attacks-motivated-by-anti-muslim-hatred/
[Category: Sociological]
BlueGreen Alliance: Mayor Mamdani Signs Essential Heat Protections for New York Workers
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release:
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Mayor Mamdani Signs Essential Heat Protections for New York Workers
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an Executive Order directing the development of protections for workers from extreme heat during an event attended by BlueGreen Alliance Northeast Regional Field Organizer Lisa Wood. The Executive Order calls for heat illness prevention plans for 1.4 million New Yorkers who work outside, with additional guidance for
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WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release:
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Mayor Mamdani Signs Essential Heat Protections for New York Workers
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an Executive Order directing the development of protections for workers from extreme heat during an event attended by BlueGreen Alliance Northeast Regional Field Organizer Lisa Wood. The Executive Order calls for heat illness prevention plans for 1.4 million New Yorkers who work outside, with additional guidance forindoor workers to be issued by March 2027.
Following the announcement, the BlueGreen Alliance released a statement from Northeast Regional Field Organizer Lisa Wood, who attended the signing:
"This Executive Order will save lives and keep workers out of hospitals. Heat illness is preventable, and with rising temperatures, extreme heat events are increasing in both severity and frequency. Working people should not have to risk their health and safety just to make a living. Thank you to Mayor Mamdani, and we hope other cities and states will follow in the mayor's footsteps to keep workers safe."
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Original text here: https://www.bluegreenalliance.org/resources/8919/
AEA Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Stop Foreign Third-Party Litigation From Targeting the American Energy Industry
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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AEA Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Stop Foreign Third-Party Litigation From Targeting the American Energy Industry
Today, a coalition of 21 organizations, led by the American Energy Alliance, sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging Congress to close the tax loophole that allows third-party litigation financiers to claim capital gains treatment on their profits. The letter highlights how this practice harms
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WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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AEA Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Stop Foreign Third-Party Litigation From Targeting the American Energy Industry
Today, a coalition of 21 organizations, led by the American Energy Alliance, sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging Congress to close the tax loophole that allows third-party litigation financiers to claim capital gains treatment on their profits. The letter highlights how this practice harmstaxpayers, consumers, and American businesses, drives up costs, and is being weaponized against the U.S. energy sector. A copy of this letter was also sent to the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and the U.S. Senate Finance Committee.
American Energy Alliance President Tom Pyle released the following statement:
"Third-party litigation funding has converted U.S. civil litigation into a high-yield alternative asset class, with the American energy sector now squarely in the sights of foreign adversaries. Under this model, outside investors supply capital to plaintiffs or their lawyers in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or judgment. The result is a multibillion-dollar industry.
"The structure rests on a clear tax loophole. By packaging deals as prepaid forward contracts, funders can report their returns as long-term capital gains rather than ordinary income. Foreign nationals and foreign corporations with no U.S. presence pay no U.S. withholding tax on these gains and are not treated as earning effectively connected income. Consequently, offshore investors can extract tax-free profits from American court outcomes, creating opportunities for foreign malign influence.
"Nowhere are the risks more acute than in the energy sector. High-stakes battles over climate claims, intellectual property in emerging technologies, mergers, joint ventures, and environmental regulations have surged in recent years. Courts, defendants, and the public seldom discover who is actually financing the lawsuits or shaping their strategy. Compounding the problem, foreign sovereign wealth funds and entities tied to geopolitical rivals have poured substantial capital into U.S. energy-related litigation, creating significant national-security vulnerabilities.
"Congress has an opportunity to close this loophole now and ensure that foreign entities that profit from litigation speculation can no longer exploit our tax system. Doing so protects American taxpayers and puts the interests of our citizens first."
AEA Experts Available For Interview On This Topic:
* Tom J. Pyle, President
* Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy
* Alex Stevens, Manager of Policy and Communications
Additional Background Resources From AEA:
* Coalition Letter
* Policy Brief: Third-Party Litigation Funding
* Foreign Billionaires Are Investing in American Energy Lawsuits
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INFODOC: https://us.list-manage.com/Xk0N0EMH7YZ?e=5a5835a967&c2id=224ba89f903dafcc72cfe76e4a0f90c1
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Original text here: https://www.americanenergyalliance.org/2026/06/aea-leads-coalition-letter-urging-congress-to-stop-foreign-third-party-litigation-from-targeting-the-american-energy-industry/
