Friday - October 17, 2025
Public Policy & NGOs

Here's a look at documents from public policy and non-governmental organizations

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Nurses Condemn Assault of Two Nurses at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release:

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Nurses Condemn Assault of Two Nurses at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center

The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) is outraged and deeply saddened to learn that two nurses were assaulted by a patient at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Both nurses required treatment in the Emergency Department following the attack, and the patient was subsequently taken into custody.

This incident is not an isolated event--it is the tragic result of years of inaction and conditions that put staff ... Show Full Article

New Report Exposes Union Bosses' War on President Trump and the Blue-Collar Workers Who Propelled Him to Victory
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 17 (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:

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New Report Exposes Union Bosses' War on President Trump and the Blue-Collar Workers Who Propelled Him to Victory

Americans for Limited Government (ALG) today released findings in an expose, "Union Bosses vs. MAGA: Irreconcilably Hostile to Republicans," revealing a deep and troubling disconnect between the political agenda of major labor union leaders and the rank-and-file members they claim to represent.

The report documents how union bosses have launched a coordinated, ... Show Full Article

Monkeys Likely Denied Water During 44-Hour SmartLynx Flight, PETA Demands Investigation
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 17 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:

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Monkeys Likely Denied Water During 44-Hour SmartLynx Flight, PETA Demands Investigation

In a complaint filed today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate credible whistleblower allegations that SmartLynx Airlines violated the Animal Welfare Act by failing to provide monkeys with water every 12 hours, as required, on a lengthy flight from Mauritius to Miami, Florida.

The October 7 flight lasted more than 44 hours, not including loading ... Show Full Article

Milken Institute Brings Global Investors' Symposium to Sao Paulo, November 9-10, Alongside COP30
SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 17 -- The Milken Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:

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Milken Institute Brings Global Investors' Symposium to Sao Paulo, November 9-10, Alongside COP30

The Institute's first Global Investors' Symposium in Sao Paulo will bring together prominent executives, policymakers, and global investors to unlock the next chapter of Brazil's growth story.

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BRAZIL (Sao Paulo), OCTOBER 17, 2025--The Milken Institute today announced it will bring its flagship Global Investors' Symposium, a world-class investment and leadership gathering, to Sao ... Show Full Article

Fifth Latin American Forum on Antisemitism Pushes for Legislative Action
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:

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Fifth Latin American Forum on Antisemitism Pushes for Legislative Action

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) held the fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism in Rio de Janeiro this week, co-organized by B'nai B'rith International.

Held from Oct. 11-14, the forum brought together members of Congress from 17 Latin American countries, along with religious leaders and grassroots activists, to combat anti-Semitism and push for legislative action in fighting discrimination worldwide. ... Show Full Article

CODEPINK Urges Sierra Club to Address U.S. Military's Environmental Impact
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 17 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025:

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CODEPINK Urges Sierra Club to Address U.S. Military's Environmental Impact

OAKLAND - CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans and Bay Area CODEPINK volunteers delivered a letter to Sierra Club leadership on Thursday to the organization's headquarters in Oakland, urging the environmental group to acknowledge and address the U.S. military's significant role in the climate ... Show Full Article

AAAI Symposium to Present the Latest on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025:

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AAAI Symposium to Present the Latest on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) invites AI researchers, engineers, and practitioners to attend Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems, an Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) 2025 Fall Symposium. The symposium will be held in Arlington, Virginia, November 6-8. Registration is open now.

AI has increasing application in high-risk settings, but ... Show Full Article