AI Literacy Course Takes VCU Students Behind the Screen
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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New AI literacy course takes VCU students behind the screen
The interdisciplinary offering helps them 'evaluate what AI produces and make informed choices.'
By Sian Wilkerson
A new Virginia Commonwealth University course is offering students a beginner-friendly overview of artificial intelligence, examining what the technology is, how it works and the tools needed to address the questions - and more
Binghamton University: Harpur College Welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in Mathematics and Physics
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Harpur College welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in mathematics and physics
The four assistant professors' research is at the intersection of quantum materials and artificial intelligence
By Jennifer Micale
This semester, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences welcomes a quartet of mathematicians and physicists, who will help establish Binghamton University as a major research center at the intersectio more
Binghamton University: Watson College Looks Ahead to 2026-27 With New Students, Faculty, and Initiatives
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Watson College looks ahead to 2026-27 with new students, faculty, and initiatives
Career Expo, Engineers Week, and Capstone Studio among the events and programs this academic year
By Chris Kocher
Looking ahead to the 2026-27 academic year, Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science has exciting programs and events coming up.
"After a busy summer, we are excited t more
CAIR Condemns Van Jones' Latest 'Dishonest and Shameful' Denial of Israel's Crimes Against Children in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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CAIR Condemns Van Jones' Latest "Dishonest and Shameful" Denial of Israel's Crimes Against Children in Gaza
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned commentator Van Jones for his latest "dishonest and shameful" denial of the Israeli government's crimes against children in Gaza.
In a vid more
Energy Department Announces $500 Million Award to Revitalize American Steelmaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Energy Department Announces $500 Million Award to Revitalize American Steelmaking
$500 million award will protect 2,300 American jobs and strengthen domestic steel production
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a $500 million award to support a $1 billion investment at Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown Works facility in Middletown, Ohio. Vice President JD Vance and more
Former Marathon Oil CEO and Family Pour Into Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Former Marathon Oil CEO and family pour into Texas A&M
Lee Tillman '84 endows faculty support in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, recognizing the critical role nuclear energy will play in the world's future.
By David Holt, Contributor
Former Marathon Oil CEO and Texas A&M University chemical engineering graduate Lee Tillman '84 recently established faculty endowments in more
HPE Named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms
SPRING, Texas, Aug. 22 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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HPE named a Leader in 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Enterprise Storage Platforms
In this article
* HPE Alletra Storage MP unifies block, file, and object storage on a single disaggregated, scale-out architecture, delivered with an agentic AI-driven cloud operational experience through GreenLake
* HPE is shaping the future of enterprise d more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley Faculty and Staff Recognized for Excellence and Contributions
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Lehigh Valley faculty and staff recognized for excellence and contributions
Recipients honored for contributions to teaching, research, service and student success at All Campus Day
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Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized eight faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, research, service, student success and the campus community during its annual All more
Reps. Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Issue Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, and Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 19, 2026
Secretary Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick,
We write to express our serious concerns regarding the Department of Commerce's decision to significantly loosen more
Rutgers-Newark Vice Provost Elected President of National Society Focused on Psychology and Social Issues
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers-Newark Vice Provost Elected President of National Society Focused on Psychology and Social Issues
By Carrie Stetler
Luis Rivera, Rutgers University-Newark's vice provost for academic innovation and a psychology professor, was elected president of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, a national organization with a leading role in using research to inform public policy.
Rivera, a so more
Sen. Blumenthal, 29 Co-Signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter with 29 co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 12, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
We write to express our profound concern and unequivocal opposition to the recent mass cancelations of lifesavin more
Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education, Strengthening Pennsylvania's Workforce and Helping More Students Chart Their Own Course to Success
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education, Strengthening Pennsylvania's Workforce and Helping More Students Chart Their Own Course to Success
$3.5 million in grants to 17 organizations will expand access to high-quality career pathways in the advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technology, and energy sectors for learners more
Three Incoming UAH Students Win NSF EGFP Grants Highlighting Student Success; Research Opportunities Still Available for Top STEM Graduates
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Three incoming UAH students win NSF EGFP grants highlighting student success; research opportunities still available for top STEM graduates
Russ Nelson
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming three graduate students who won research fellowships through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Res more
UAlbany Philosophy Professor Chats AI Ethics, Empathy With Sean Ono Lennon
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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UAlbany Philosophy Professor Chats AI Ethics, Empathy with Sean Ono Lennon
By Bethany Bump
Can AI ever become truly empathetic? What would it take to do so and what happens to human flourishing and relationships if it does?
These are some of the questions UAlbany Associate Professor of Philosophy and AI & Society College Director Jason D'Cruz explores with musician Sean Ono Lennon on the Sing for Science more
University of Texas Dallas: Undergraduate Researchers Spur Record at Symposium
RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Undergraduate Researchers Spur Record at Symposium
By Veronica Gonzalez
A record number of presentations marked the fifth annual Summer Platform for Undergraduate Research (SPUR), where students showcased findings in psychology, engineering, arts and management, among other disciplines.
The July 31 symposium at The University of Texas at Dallas provided undergraduates with the opportunity to more
Wash. State Commerce Dept. Awards $1 Million to Encourage Innovative Business and Manufacturing Expansion
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 22 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Commerce awards $1 million to encourage innovative business and manufacturing expansion
Third round of Evergreen Manufacturing grants support growth in key industries
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The Washington State Department of Commerce announced $1 million in grant funding to seven businesses and organizations to accelerate manufacturing expansion, creating workforce development and economic opportunities more
Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 12 tenure stream faculty members to new positions in the College, the Williams School and the Law School, where they will teach classes this fall.
The faculty members assuming new positions at W&L are:
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18 Months of Action: President Trump, Secretary Kennedy Deliver Historic Reforms to Make America Healthy Again
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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18 Months of Action: President Trump, Secretary Kennedy Deliver Historic Reforms to Make America Healthy Again
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -AUGUST 21, 2026 -In just 555 days, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. have delivered sweeping changes across American health policy -strengthening prevention, restoring acco more
A new class and new possibilities at W&M
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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A new class and new possibilities at W&M
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The arrival of students always brings a special energy to William & Mary. The Class of 2030 and new transfer students bring fresh ideas and experiences and a love of learning and making connections.
On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community. They arrived f more
Abu Dhabi Finance Week Hack Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity and Human Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week Hack Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity and Human Rights
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Months after the disclosure of a data breach involving personal data and identity documents belonging to hundreds of participants in Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the incident continues to raise questions about data protection and digital risk management at one of the Gulf's leading int more
Americans for Tax Reform: Teamsters Attempt to Roadblock Innovation on California's Streets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 20, 2026, by Blake Reed and Kiran Subramanian:
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Teamsters Attempt to Roadblock Innovation on California's Streets
If it were up to the Teamsters, they would have us all in Flintstone cars. Teamsters California filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with the goal of overturning the decision to allow autonomous heavy-duty trucks on the state's roads. The suit argues th more
Amin Salehi-Khojin Named Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Pitt
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Amin Salehi-Khojin Named Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Pitt
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Following a national search, Amin Salehi-Khojin, an energy and advanced materials researcher and current chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University, has been named Harry S. Tack Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineer more
APA Endorses ACLS Statement on the National Call to Action Issued by the US Secretary of Education
NEWARK, Delaware, Aug. 21 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news:
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APA Endorses ACLS Statement on the National Call to Action Issued by the US Secretary of Education
By Erin Shepherd
The APA has joined more than 20 other scholarly societies endorsing the ACLS statement on the National Call to Action issued by the US Secretary of Education.
The statement reads, in part,
In an August 3 public letter, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a National Cal more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by PBS News on Meta youth-safety trial
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by PBS News on Meta youth-safety trial
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by PBS News in an August 18, 2026, article examining major multistate litigation against Meta over youth safety, privacy, and allegedly harmfu more
Better Markets Analysis: 'Prediction Markets,' Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
Introduction
Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the courts, med more
Better Markets Analysis: Crypto Companies and Prediction Markets are Advising the CFTC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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Crypto Companies and Prediction Markets are Advising the CFTC
By Benjamin Schiffrin - Director of Securities Policy
Introduction
Voters are broadly skeptical of the crypto industry. Over 70% of voters believe crypto benefits insiders, criminals, and scammers. 63% of adults say cr more
Board Unanimously Approves 10-Year Contract Extension for Huston-Tillotson University President Melva K. Wallace
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news:
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Board Unanimously Approves 10-Year Contract Extension for Huston-Tillotson University President Melva K. Wallace
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Austin, TX - In a unanimous vote reflecting its confidence in both President Melva K. Wallace and the future of Huston-Tillotson University, the Board of Trustees has approved a 10-year contract extension for the University's seventh president and chief executive officer.
The historic action, more
Brookhaven and Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate 'Wireless' Capability for Quantum Network
STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 21 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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Brookhaven and Stony Brook Researchers Demonstrate 'Wireless' Capability for Quantum Network
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First-of-its-kind free-space optical link begins quantum entanglement experiments
Editor's note: The following press release is being jointly issued by the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and the State University of New York at Stony Brook University more
Business Law Scholar, Former County Mayor Lee Harris Joins Law School
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 21 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Business Law Scholar, Former County Mayor Lee Harris Joins Law School
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OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi law students will soon have opportunities to learn from a business and corporate law scholar and two-term county mayor when Lee Harris joins the faculty this fall.
Harris, who is completing his second term as Shelby County mayor, will teach contracts, business associations and mergers more
Canisius Invests in Innovation to Strengthen Student Success
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 21 -- Canisius University issued the following news:
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Canisius Invests in Innovation to Strengthen Student Success
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Buffalo, NY - Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced today 12 projects selected to receive support from the President's Innovation Fund (PIF) for the 2026-27 academic year. The awards include two new faculty-led projects and the renewal of 10 projects led by faculty and staff. The initiatives span professional development, research an more
Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society
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Public interest technology - tech that serves the public good - is a win-win for computer science students: It teaches them essential elements of the field and offers real-life experience while improving society. And there's more than one way to get involved.
That was the message shared by spea more
Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Army Quantum Readiness Act to Advance Military Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Army Quantum Readiness Act to Advance Military Technology
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Yesterday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 10130, the Army Quantum Readiness Act, which would direct the U.S. Army to develop a long-term initiative to prepare for the integration of the next generation of military technology, including quantum computing, sensing, networ more
Engineering Design Tools and Building Information Modeling: Strategies, Trends, and Technologies Shaping the Market
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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Engineering Design Tools and Building Information Modeling: Strategies, Trends, and Technologies Shaping the Market
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ARC Advisory Group's research indicates that the Engineering Design Tools (EDT) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) market continues to evolve as organizations accelerate digital transformation across the architecture, engineering, construction, and more
Export-Import Bank - Overview & Reauthorization Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10017) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Debate
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank, or the Bank) is a wholly owned government corporation and an export credit agency (ECA). It aims to support U.S. jobs by financing and facilitating U.S. goods and servi more
Fry named vice dean for academic affairs of UNC Gillings School
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Fry named vice dean for academic affairs of UNC Gillings School
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Rebecca Fry, PhD, professor and chair of environmental sciences and engineering (ESE) and the Carol Remmer Angle Distinguished Professor in Children's Environmental Health, has been named vice dean for academic affairs at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
In this new more
FSU hosts 2026 AI Bootcamp series to aid students, faculty, staff learning and research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU hosts 2026 AI Bootcamp series to aid students, faculty, staff learning and research
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Florida State University students, faculty and staff are getting an in-depth lesson on artificial intelligence and its applications in research, courtesy of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The 2026 AI Bootcamp series kicked off Aug. 6 on campus and runs thr more
Guide to a Successful Semester at UCF
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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Guide to a Successful Semester at UCF
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#Highlights
* Discover the many campus resources available to support your academic success, personal well-being and future career goals.
* Learn where to find tutoring, career guidance, well-being support, study spaces, transportation options and more.
* Start the semester with confidence and make the most of your UCF experience by taking advantage of more
HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - A new High Point University(r) Poll of North Carolina likely voters found that a majority (59%) said the country is on the wrong track, while 36% said that the country was headed in the right direction.
More than one-third of likely voters (35%) said the state of North C more
ICYMI: Members of the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee Join Chairman Selig in Washington at Inaugural Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Members of the CFTC's Innovation Advisory Committee Join Chairman Selig in Washington at Inaugural Meeting
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WASHINGTON -Yesterday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission held the inaugural meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee in Washington, D.C. The Innovation Advisory Committee was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law more
ICYMI: Ohioans In Lima Rally Against Jon Husted For Bringing Hundreds of Data Centers to Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ohioans In Lima Rally Against Jon Husted For Bringing Hundreds of Data Centers to Ohio
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WLIO: 'The group says Husted is blaming Ohioans for rising electric costs'
COLUMBUS, OHIO -In case you missed it, Lima City Councilwoman Jeannine Jordan, Shelby County farmer Chris Gibbs, and Ohioans facing skyrocketing electric bills rallied against Jon Husted for his record of bringing hundreds of data centers more
ICYMI: Senator Coons Highlights 4-H and FFA as a Way to Take Onyouth Loneliness in New Op-ed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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ICYMI: Senator Coons highlights 4-H and FFA as a way to take onyouth loneliness in new op-ed
"Young people crave the same two things people always have: community and purpose."
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WILMINGTON, Del. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) published an op-ed in Bay to Bay News highlighting how Delaware's 4-H and FFA programs are giving young people a sense of c more
Inter-American Development Bank: AI and Judicial Productivity - The Impact of MIDAS on the Courts of Fortaleza, Brazil
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper on July 2026, entitled "AI and Judicial Productivity: The Impact of MIDAS on the Courts of Fortaleza, Brazil."
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
This paper presents preliminary results from a pilot study conducted in the courts of Ceara, Brazil. The study evaluates the impact of introducing a tool that uses natural language processing and machine learning techniques to cluster judicial acts more
Introducing University of Bridgeport Press: Sharing Ideas That Shape the Future
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news:
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Introducing University of Bridgeport Press: Sharing Ideas That Shape the Future
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Over its hundred-year history, University of Bridgeport has been committed not only to passing on knowledge, but to creating it. Notable UB lecturers, faculty, alums, and guest speakers, from Igor Sikorsky to Martin Luther King, Jr., from artist Salvador Dali to Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT), are figures who have change more
Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 21, 2026
According to the World Economic Forum, 86 percent of employers expect artificial intelligence and related technologies to transform their businesses by 2030. As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching more
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council CEO Issues Innovation Policy Update Aug. 20, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council issued the following statement on Aug. 20, 2026, by CEO Kendalle Burlin O'Connell:
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CEO Innovation Policy Update 08.20.26
MassBio CEO & President Kendalle Burlin O'Connell first posted this update on LinkedIn.
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Congress is still out, but we had big news come out of the Administration this week with the President naming a nominee to lead FDA, the White House releasing a science and technology strategy that fur more
New York Academy of Medicine: Meet Our Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- The New York Academy of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Meet Our Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers
New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is proud to work with many impactful organizations as partners and friends. For example, our Center for Healthy Aging works closely with five nonprofits known as Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers (TARCs). These agencies identify, support, and serve adults 55+ who are at enhanced risk of gaps in beh more
NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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NSF releases $1.5 billion for foundational research
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On August 17, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) released $1.5 billion in competitive funding. See the press release: NSF announces $1.5B for foundational research to drive scientific breakthroughs for American technological leadership.
These funding opportunities are aligned with the memo: Ushering in a New Golden Age of American Innovati more
OU researchers selected for Department of Energy Genesis Mission
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU researchers selected for Department of Energy Genesis Mission
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NORMAN, OKLA. - With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, the University of Oklahoma is helping build AI into the future of American science. Two OU-led research teams have been awarded nearly $1.4 million in funding under the DOE's Genesis Mission, with a third researcher providing significant support for a Genesis Mission project more
RELEASE: KHANNA CO-LEADS DELEGATION TO VATICAN, DISCUSSES ETHICAL FRAMEWORK FOR AI WITH POPE LEO XIV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: KHANNA CO-LEADS DELEGATION TO VATICAN, DISCUSSES ETHICAL FRAMEWORK FOR AI WITH POPE LEO XIV
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Washington, DC -Last week, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, co-led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The visit was part of a broader trip to Europe focused on shared national secu more
Report From Common Sense Media: Schoolwork and Skills That Matter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Schoolwork and Skills That Matter - A report from Common Sense Media - August 2026 (23 pages)
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Overview
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools have moved from novelty to fixture in many American homes, questions about their role in learning have become urgent for parents and caregivers, teachers, and policymakers alike. This report focuses specifically on how teens use artificial intelligence for schoolwork, setting aside entertainment and free-time use. I more
SAE International Brings Leaders Across Trucking, Agriculture, Construction, and Off-Highway Mobility to COMVEC 2026
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- SAE International issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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SAE International Brings Leaders Across Trucking, Agriculture, Construction, and Off-Highway Mobility to COMVEC 2026
Leaders from John Deere, Daimler Truck, Cummins, PACCAR, Komatsu, Oshkosh, Torc, Synopsys, NHTSA, and More Will Explore Technologies Shaping the Future of Commercial Mobility
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Artificial intelligence, automation, software-defined vehicles, and next-generation prop more
Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12958) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the United States enforces U.S. rights under trade agreements and addresses "unf more
SFSU begins new academic year with "wind in our sails"
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 21 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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SFSU begins new academic year with "wind in our sails"
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San Francisco State University is heading into the 2026-27 academic year with new momentum and a continued commitment to helping students turn their education into opportunity.
"We have wind in our sails," President Lynn Mahoney told faculty and staff gathered Aug. 20 for SFSU's annual Opening Convocation i more
Southern Achievers Honored as Women of Innovation for 2026
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Southern Achievers Honored as Women of Innovation for 2026
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Forty-seven accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the Connecticut Technology Council's 21st annual Women of Innovation(r) awards on October 27 in Branford, Conn.
Among the 47 finalists are three women from Southern: Julia Irwin, inte more
State of the University looks back on successes, ahead to future
ANGOLA, Indiana, Aug. 21 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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State of the University looks back on successes, ahead to future
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Welcoming employees to a new school year for the first time as president, Tony Kline, Ph.D., praised them for helping make Trine University one of the region's premier institutions.
"From our rigorous and hands-on academics to our championship-level athletics, from preparing our students for dress rehearsal and extracurricular activities to prepari more
UC San Diego Receives Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Fund New Scientific AI Tools
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Receives Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Fund New Scientific AI Tools
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University of California San Diego researchers will lead one of the Department of Energy's (DOE) new Genesis Mission projects focused on accelerating fundamental physics and quantum computing by deploying intelligent AI agents.
Aobo Li, an assistant professor in the Department of Phy more
UConn Health CEO, Executive VP Issues Update on Aug. 21, 2026
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following statement by Andrew C. Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive vice president for health affairs:
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CEO Update - Aug 21, 2026
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Dear Colleagues,
Thank you for all your hard work in advancing our mission of education, research, and patient care. This week I had the opportunity to visit Stamford Hospital for a meet-and-greet with their CEO as part of my goal to see what we might learn from health system co more
USC Computer Scientist Answers Five Common Questions About AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Computer Scientist Answers Five Common Questions About AI
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Robin Jia delivering a speech at the inaugural summit of USC's Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing. (Photo credit: Brian Morri)
Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced rapidly and has generated excitement, but its "black box" nature continues to raise questions about how it works and more
Waynesburg U. Hosts President's Partner Recognition Breakfast
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news:
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Waynesburg U. hosts President's Partner Recognition Breakfast
Maura Fenske
Waynesburg University welcomed representatives from community organizations, corporations and government agencies to campus Thursday, Aug. 13, for the President's Partner Recognition Breakfast, an event celebrating the many individuals and groups whose support helps advance the University's mission.
Hosted by President Douglas more
White House: $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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$2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University
First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University.
First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's ne more
Who the Flock Do You Think You Are?
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release:
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Who the Flock Do You Think You Are?
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Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, responded today to recent comments from Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, who predicted, "You will see over the next six months a dramatic increase in officers being arrested or fired for abusing Flock."
"The answer is not to b more
Will Accounting Be Replaced by AI? AI is automating routine accounting tasks, but human judgment, compliance oversight and advisory skills will keep the profession essential. August 21, 2026
ORANGE, California, Aug. 21 -- Chapman University posted the following news:
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Will Accounting Be Replaced by AI? AI is automating routine accounting tasks, but human judgment, compliance oversight and advisory skills will keep the profession essential. August 21, 2026
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Accounting will not be fully replaced by AI, but AI is rapidly automating routine, repetitive accounting tasks. The profession is shifting toward higher-value work like judgment, compliance, controls, analysis, and advis more
AACTE Releases National Framework on Artificial Intelligence in Educator Preparation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education posted the following news release:
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AACTE Releases National Framework on Artificial Intelligence in Educator Preparation
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(Aug. 20, 2026 - Washington, D.C.) -AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) today released the AI Framework for Educator Preparation, a national resource to help educator preparation programs (EPPs) navigate the rapidly changing role of arti more
AeroVironment to Establish Industrial Presence in Greece Through AV Eagle
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 20 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AeroVironment to Establish Industrial Presence in Greece Through AV Eagle
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Joint venture with Eyeonix SA will create a foundation for local production capabilities in support of Greek, European, and U.S. defense priorities.
ATHENS, Greece, AUGUST 21, 2026-AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in all-domain defense technologies, today announced it will more
ARC MarketMap for Autonomous Exception Management in Logistics
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release:
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ARC MarketMap for Autonomous Exception Management in Logistics
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ARC Advisory Group today announced the publication of its new, offering an independent, analyst-led evaluation of technology suppliers helping organizations identify, prioritize, and resolve logistics disruptions with greater speed, intelligence, and automation. As supply chains become increasingly complex more
Arkansas Governor's School Announces Class of 2026
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Arkansas Governor's School Announces Class of 2026
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Arkansas Governor's School has announced the names of 383 students who completed the 47th edition of the program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville during summer 2026.
AGS serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school. The Arkansas Department of Education Gifted and Talented Progr more
Casey Metoyer Connects Sport Science, Performance and Purpose
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Casey Metoyer Connects Sport Science, Performance and Purpose
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For Casey Metoyer, sport science involves turning data into decisions that help athletes perform their best. He brings this passion for knowledge and application to Samford University's new Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS), where he helps students connect scientific principles with real-world performance more
Clark, Amazon Web Services convene inaugural AI Agents Academy
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark, Amazon Web Services convene inaugural AI Agents Academy
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Clark University, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), convened more than 400 leaders from over 100 universities, healthcare organizations, foundations, and nonprofits for an inaugural AI Agents Academy in downtown Worcester on Tuesday, August 18. The national forum explored how AI agents are transforming mission-driven organizati more
Commonwealth Debt Crisis Demands Urgent UK Action
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 20 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation posted the following news:
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Commonwealth Debt Crisis Demands Urgent UK Action
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With the UK set to hold the G20 Presidency in 2027, and ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting in Antigua and Barbuda this November, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) calls on the UK to urgently lead with concrete action, not rhetoric, in addressing the sovereign debt crisis.
While CHOGM will convene under the theme more
Cornell researchers build 'digital twin' to model Manhattan air quality
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell researchers build 'digital twin' to model Manhattan air quality
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Cornell engineers have developed a "digital twin" framework that creates a real-time virtual representation of urban carbon dioxide conditions, creating a tool that could help city planners monitor emissions, identify hotspots and evaluate potential interventions before implementing them in the real world.
Published July 25 in the journal more
De la Torre looks toward building upon SDSU's historic impact
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 20 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news:
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De la Torre looks toward building upon SDSU's historic impact
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San Diego State University President Adela de la Torre opened the 2026-27 academic year by looking ahead to the next five years, a period in which she said SDSU will build upon its most recent achievements for "an even more ambitious future."
"I want us to remember one idea," de la Torre said in an address t more
Falling wages, not rising prices, drove the 2024 election
BERKELEY, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following news release:
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Falling wages, not rising prices, drove the 2024 election
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* Falling wages, not rising prices, drove Republican gains in 2024, according to a working paper by UC Berkeley Haas Professor Francesco Trebbi and Georgetown's Juan Felipe Riano.
* Once real wage growth is accounted for, counties with higher inflation actually shifted less toward Republicans-a reversal t more
From Campus to Community: STEM Camps Help Prepare Next Generation of Educators
POMONA, California, Aug. 20 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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From Campus to Community: STEM Camps Help Prepare Next Generation of Educators
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From testing water quality and tracking wildlife to coding with Micro:bits and exploring ecosystems, young learners spent part of their summer turning Cal Poly Pomona into a place for scientific discovery.
Through the S.T.E.A.M. and Sustainability Summer Day Camp, STEMiLLiTAS, and CEIS STRIVE Camp, the more
GitLab Scales Agentic AI Across Trusted Software Delivery Workflows
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release:
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GitLab Scales Agentic AI Across Trusted Software Delivery Workflows
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* GitLab Dedicated AI Gateway, now generally available, brings agentic AI to regulated and data-sensitive enterprises, letting them run GitLab Duo Agent Platform on GitLab Dedicated in their single tenant environment a more
Intel Proposes Performance Metric Focused on Delivered Work for AI Agent Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Count the Work Done. Not Just the Cores.
By: Karin Eibschitz Segal
The debate about CPUs for Agentic AI has become too narrow. Much of the industry conversation centers on single-thread performance, core density and rack throughput. All three matter. But none alone answers the questi more
Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier awarded Ohio State's Pierre Agostini Prize
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier awarded Ohio State's Pierre Agostini Prize
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Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Distinguished University Professor and Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University, has been named the 2026 recipient of Ohio State's Pierre Agostini Prize.
The Pierre Agostini Prize is the university's most prestigious award for scholarly and artistic achievement and is presented an more
Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 20, 2026
Momentum provided the theme as Kennesaw State University's faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch '26.
Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU's future, illustrated by visions of continued growth, academic excellence, ascen more
Michael Matheny: AI to improve human-centered healthcare for patients, practitioners
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Michael Matheny: AI to improve human-centered healthcare for patients, practitioners
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Physicians today have access to more patient information and more types of medical devices than ever before, especially with rapidly evolving artificial intelligence in healthcare. Dr. Michael Matheny, professor of medicine and of biomedical informatics and biostatics, is passionate about combining these evolvin more
Mount Sinai Returns as Official Health Care Partner of the US Open Tennis Championships
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Returns as Official Health Care Partner of the US Open Tennis Championships
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Mount Sinai is celebrating its 14th year as the official health care partner of the US Open Tennis Championships, which begins with Fan Week from Sunday, August 23, to Saturday, August 29, and continues with the Singles and Doubles Main Draw, Sunday, August 30, through Sunday, September 13.
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New Mexico Supreme Court Asked to Stop Illegal Water Use for Project Jupiter Construction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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New Mexico Supreme Court Asked to Stop Illegal Water Use for Project Jupiter Construction
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SANTA FE, N.M.-The Center for Biological Diversity today filed an emergency petition with the New Mexico Supreme Court challenging the state's approval of well drilling that has supplied millions of gallons of freshwater for Project Jupiter, the $165 billion data center campus propos more
Proving the art of the possible: AWS prototyping engineer Patrick O'Connor
BERKELEY, California, Aug. 20 -- The University of California Haas School of Business issued the following news release:
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Proving the art of the possible: AWS prototyping engineer Patrick O'Connor
* Patrick O'Connor, EWMBA 28, grew up between Ireland and Australia and started programming young at his father's RFID company.
* At AWS, he leads prototyping experiments that prove out the art of the possible, from autonomous driving to gene editing.
* He chose Berkeley for the depth of its more
Q&A: How Brown University is navigating the rise of generative AI use in the classroom
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Q&A: How Brown University is navigating the rise of generative AI use in the classroom
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -In just a few short years, generative artificial intelligence tools have made a leap from novelties that produce stilted text to genuine societal disruptors that may alter the way people learn, work and even think.
At Brown University, academic leaders and faculty recognized immedi more
Reed, Key Banking Committee Democrats Press Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Over Lack of Disclosure About Calls with President Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed, Key Banking Committee Democrats Press Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Over Lack of Disclosure About Calls with President Trump
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WASHINGTON, DC -Alarmed by the fact that President Donald Trump continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for political reasons, and given the confusion caused by President Trump and White House and Fed officials offering differing descriptions about more
UAPB Reimagines Faculty & Staff Seminar as Institutional Excellence Summit
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Reimagines Faculty & Staff Seminar as Institutional Excellence Summit
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted an Institutional Excellence Summit (IES) August 10-14, 2026. Formerly known as the Faculty & Staff Seminar, this year's event was rebranded and expanded into a full week featuring pertinent updates, informative training and listening sessions, an employee a more
UMaine summer interns make real-world impact at Bangor Savings Bank
ORONO, Maine, Aug. 20 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine summer interns make real-world impact at Bangor Savings Bank
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Bangor Savings Bank's (BSB) payroll operations procedures were spread throughout multiple platforms when Curtis Bibber began his summer internship.
The University of Maine finance major set out to change that.
As a payroll operations intern, Bibber developed a centralized database for the bank's payroll operations processes and proc more
University Joins with City Office of Information and Technology to Promote AI Awareness, Understanding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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University Joins with City Office of Information and Technology to Promote AI Awareness, Understanding
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#A partnership between UBalt and the city promises to increase digity equity for local residents
Two community learning opportunities hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) and the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology more
UNM's inaugural Undergraduate Student Success Roundtable set for Sept. 11
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 20 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM's inaugural Undergraduate Student Success Roundtable set for Sept. 11
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Creating programs and structures that help students succeed is a priority for many faculty, staff and leaders across The University of New Mexico's campuses. But because of the size of our institution, it can be a challenge to know all that is going on in the area of large-scale, student-focused success initiatives.
Pro more
What 26 years in Amex customer service taught Sam Tsien about trust and leadership
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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What 26 years in Amex customer service taught Sam Tsien about trust and leadership
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When Sam Tsien joined American Express in 1999 as a customer care professional in the Toronto office, he was drawn at first by the strength of the brand.
"American Express was a name everybody recognized," Sam said. "But quickly, my perception shifted. It wasn't just about joining a well-known br more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Does Your Immune System Learn Like AI?
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Aug. 19 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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Does your immune system learn like AI?
Could AI hold the key to answering questions that have stumped doctors and scientists for decades? A recent study at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) borrows concepts from machine learning to address an age-old riddle of immunology.
In the thymus, the immune system's T cells are trained to avoid attacking healthy tissue via a process called ne more
Education Next Posts Commentary: Trailblazing School on the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence
CAMBRIDGE, Massachussetts, Aug. 18 -- Education Next, an academic journal and magazine that says it focuses on K-12 education policy, reform, and research, posted the following commentary by Tara Moon, policy analyst at FutureEd:
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The Trailblazing School on the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence
A D.C. charter leans into the potential and prepares for pitfalls of AI
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On a Friday morning in early March, about 100 students at Washington Leadership Academy (WLA), a public charter second more
Food & Water Watch: False Promises, Deceitful Accounting of Data Centers' 'Bring Your Own Power' Pledges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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False Promises, Deceitful Accounting of Data Centers' "Bring Your Own Power" Pledges
As Congress Considers So-Called "Ratepayer Protection Act," Fallacies of Off-Grid Power Come to Light
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A new fact sheet from Food & Water Watch demonstrates how data centers' claims of willingness to supply their own power through "behind-the-meter" generation is largely a shell game that will leave communities exposed more
Food & Water Watch: Shapiro's Data Center Order is Too Little Too Late For Impacted Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Shapiro's Data Center Order is Too Little Too Late For Impacted Communities
Announcement comes as 74 percent of Pennsylvanians oppose AI data center construction in their communities
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Harrisburg, PA -- Today, Governor Shapiro signed an executive order aimed at restricting data center development. While the announcement is a departure from his broad embrace of data center development, the executive orde more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Adult Protective Services - Background & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12917) by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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Adult Protective Services: Background and Funding
Background
All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories provide Adult Protective Services (APS) to address abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults. APS programs serve seniors and adults with disabilities by offeri more
China's One Belt, One Road Initiative - Economic Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11735) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's One Belt, One Road Initiative: Economic Issues
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) in 2013 launched an ambitious and multifaceted foreign economic policy initiative - One Belt, One Road - to more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Pervaze A. Sheikh and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resource more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Litigation and Administration Actions Following the 2020 Record of Decision
After the action agencies issued the 2020 ROD, NWF and the other plaintiffs in existing litigation over Columbia River System operations filed an eighth supplemental co more
Constitutional Authority Statements & Repeal Legislation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13287) by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Madeline W. Donley.
Here are excerpts:
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Constitutional Authority Statements and Repeal Legislation
To introduce a bill or joint resolution, House Rule XII requires Members of the House to attach a statement identifying the source of Congress's constitutional authority to enact such legislation, known as a Constitutional Au more
ESA Section 7 Consultation & Cooperative Federalism Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11470) by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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ESA Section 7 Consultation and Cooperative Federalism
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, "the Services") in advance of agency activities with the potential to impa more
FY2027 NDAA - Active Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12728) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Active Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size of the active component of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The active component comprises the full-time more
FY2027 NDAA - Reserve Component End-Strength Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12727) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Reserve Component End-Strength
Background
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Sec.115(a), Congress sets the maximum size (i.e., end-strength) of the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces annually, typically in a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congress a more
MQ-25 Stingray - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12972) on Aug. 12, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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MQ-25 Stingray: Background and Issues for Congress
Introduction
The U.S. Navy is developing a carrier-based uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to perform aerial refueling and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The MQ-25 Stingray, if the system is fielded as more
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12352) by health policy analyst Nora Wells:
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Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Information technology (IT), or the use of devices such as computers to handle electronic data, has existed for decades, but it has only recently become accessible to many Americans in a health care context. The federal government has tasked the Office of more
SBA's Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12726) on Aug. 12, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin:
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Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
In May, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new round of funding for the Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative (MAGI). The 2026 round expands a program introduced in 2025 and appear more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA; P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two provisions in the Social Security Act: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Pr more
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49058) on July 31, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 - Background, Impact, and Issues:"
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Impact
This section discusses the impact of the SSFA on existing and prospective beneficiaries who would otherwise have been affected by the GPO or WEP, as well as its effects on the solvency and administration of Social Security, railroad retirem more
Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11469) by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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Supreme Court Says Negligence Suits Against Military Contractor Operating in a Combat Zone Are Not Preempted
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the case Hencely v. Fluor Corp. This case involves a former servicemember (Winston Tyler Hencely) who sued a military contractor (Fluor) under South Carolina la more
Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12371) on Aug. 12, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan Presidents' U.S. Transit Visits
Introduction
Since 1994, five sitting presidents of self-governing Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC), have undertaken a combined 30 trips abroad that have included transit stops in the United States. U.S. policy has more
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more
Afro-descendants of Latin America - Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11790) by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Afro-descendants of Latin America: Selected Resources
The United Nations (UN) estimates that approximately "200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas." Congress has long demonstrated interest in the status of Afro-descendants abroad through its le more
Federal Rental Assistance & Affordability Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12824) by housing policy specialist Maggie McCarty.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Rental Assistance and Affordability
Housing is generally considered affordable if it costs a household no more than 30% of their income; households who pay more are considered cost-burdened. About half of U.S. renters are cost-burdened and the lowest-income renters have the highest cost burden more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance - 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12729) by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Carol Hardy Vincent:
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Legacy Restoration Fund for Deferred Maintenance: 119th Congress Reauthorization Bills
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF; 54 U.S.C. Chapter 2004), with dedicated funding to address deferred mai more
Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IF12809) by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
P.L. 117-169, commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), enacted a tax credit for the production of component parts and critical minerals used in clean energy equipment. The credit is referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit or more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximit more
Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality & Health Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12730) by natural resources policy analyst Alicyn R. Gitlin and environmental policy analyst Omar M. Hammad:
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Wildland Fire Smoke, Air Quality and Health
Wildland fire smoke is a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced by burning materials during wildland fire events that temporarily degrades air quality over long distances, creating health concerns and decreas more
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285) by legislative attorney Amin Aminfar:
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court: A Brief Overview
On July 16, 2026, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court of the United States (ATRC) issued its first order since it was established by Congress in 1996. The court's order indicated that the government had, the previous day, filed an application to remove an alien terrorist, the fi more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Policy Considerations for Legislation
Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods more
Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data From Federal Employees Health Benefits Carriers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13285).
The white paper is written by legislative attorney Wen W. Shen, health care financing specialist Ryan J. Rosso and health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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The Office of Personnel Management's Request to Collect Claims Data from Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Carriers
On December 12, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a notice to more
Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11108) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Second Amendment at the Supreme Court: Challenges to Federal Gun Laws
Ratified in 1791, the Second Amendment provides, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." For over two hundred years, the Supreme Court remai more
Social Security Administration's FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49047) on July 28, 2026, entitled "The Social Security Administration's (SSA's) FY2027 Annual LAE Appropriation: In Brief" by income security specialist, William R. Morton.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background on SSA ... 1
Overview of the Annual LAE Appropriation ... 1
FY2027 Budget Requests for the Annual LAE ... 2
Commissioner of Social Security ... 2
Presid more
Artificial Intelligence in Health - Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11467) by legislative attorneys Wen W. Shen and Jennifer A. Staman:
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Artificial Intelligence in Health: Overview of Selected State Liability Frameworks
A variety of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used for various health care or related purposes. These purposes include core clinical health care functions such as the diagnosis and treatment more
Child Welfare - Purposes, Federal Programs & Funding Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10590) by social policy specialist Emilie Stoltzfus.
Here are excerpts:
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Child Welfare: Purposes, Federal Programs, and Funding
The Work of Child Welfare Agencies
Children depend on adults - usually their parents - to protect and support them. The broadest mission of public child welfare agencies is to strengthen families so that children can depend on their families to more
Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force, established by Congress in 2019 (P.L. 116-92, Sec.952), is one of the six branches of the Armed Forces. According to Title 10, Section 9081, of the U.S. Code, "The Space Force shall be organized, trained, and equipped to - (1 more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.9601 et seq.) provides the federal framework for the cleanup of contaminated sites for which the federal govern more
Federal Brownfields Program - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49055) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Federal Brownfields Program - Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from part 1 of 2)
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History of Brownfields Appropriations
This section provides a history of annual appropriations for the federal Brownfields program beginning in the early years of the pilot initiative in FY1993 through FY2002 and continuing as a codified program in CERCLA more
Reserve Component Duty Statuses - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49056) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Reserve Component Duty Statuses: Background and Issues for Congress" by defense policy analyst Nicholas M. Munves.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Reserve Components (RCs) of the Armed Forces (the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve) largely consist of per more
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement - Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11308) by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Danielle M. Trachtenberg:
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USMCA: Labor Provisions
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force in 2020 (P.L. 116-113), replacing the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Concerns among some Members of Congress about the protection of worker rights and enforceabi more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center Doctor Urges CMS to Adopt CPT Definition of Dose and Increase MUE Limits to Improve Medicare Patient Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
CMS Online submission link
Re: CMS-1848-P-CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; CPT Code 95165
Dear Administrator Oz:
I am a practicing allergist-immunologist more
Tipoffs: Iran
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discuss the conflict in Iran, Economic D-Day, and the DSA's takeover of the Democratic Party.
Key Excerpts on Iran:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "At the end of the day, what President Trump and the U.S. Military are doing to push back, clear the strait. It' more
As JD Vance Visits, Ohioans Are Slamming Republicans For Their Support Of Trump Admin's Economic Policies
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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As JD Vance Visits, Ohioans Are Slamming Republicans For Their Support Of Trump Admin's Economic Policies
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"In a critical midterm election year, Republicans can't run from the harm that their agenda is causing for hardworking Ohioans"
COLUMBUS, OH - As Vice President JD Vance heads to Ohio today, Ohioans are slamming Ohio Republicans for supporting the Trump Administration's devastating economic policies more
Better Markets Analysis: 'Prediction Markets,' Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
Introduction
Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the courts, med more
Eric Conroy Promised Trump's War Was Ending. Now He Says "We Need" To Spend More in Iran.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Eric Conroy Promised Trump's War Was Ending. Now He Says "We Need" To Spend More in Iran.
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Conroy: "I really commend the president for what we're doing."
Six months into Trump's reckless war in Iran, Ohio families are paying 29% more at the pump, taxpayers are $37.5 billion deeper in the hole, and Eric Conroy's big idea is to spend more.
According to new reporting, Conroy said more
Food & Water Watch: As Iran War Escalates, New Research Highlights the Grain Corporations Cashing in on Global Insecurity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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As Iran War Escalates, New Research Highlights the Grain Corporations Cashing in on Global Insecurity
Grain corporations profited handsomely from high food prices during 2008 financial crisis, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
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As the Iran War escalates, threatening higher fertilizer and food costs, the national environmental organization Food & Water Watch has released new research revealing how the wor more
HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Poll 126: Majority of North Carolina Voters Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - A new High Point University(r) Poll of North Carolina likely voters found that a majority (59%) said the country is on the wrong track, while 36% said that the country was headed in the right direction.
More than one-third of likely voters (35%) said the state of North C more
ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Mountain Communities, Talks Immigration, Drought, Wildfire, Economy, Healthcare, and More
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Mountain Communities, Talks Immigration, Drought, Wildfire, Economy, Healthcare, and More
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Senator John Hickenlooper hit the road this week, conducting an oversight visit at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility before heading into the mountains to visit Golden, Blackhawk, Georgetown, Frisco, Beaver Creek, Edwards, and Eagle.
On Mon more
Report From Environmental Defense Fund: State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q2 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING IN Q2 2026 - A report from Environmental Defense Fund - August 2026 (17 pages)
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Contents
Key Takeaways ... 2
Introduction ... 3
New Developments in Q2 2026 ... 5
Companies Announced $8 Billion in New Investments in Q2 2026 ... 6
Companies Canceled $3 Billion in Investments in Q2 2026 ... 6
Net Investments of $5 Billion in Q2 2026 ... 7
Trends in the Clean Economy through Q2 2026 ... 8
Georgia Continues to Lea more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/14/2026-8/21/2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/14/2026-8/21/2026
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Calling on FEMA to Address Staffing Shortages
[Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, wrote to the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton demanding answers about how he plans to address critical s more
SIX DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS PRESENT LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT FOR ACCREDITATION
ABUJA, Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Economic Community of West African States posted the following news release:
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SIX DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS PRESENT LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO ECOWAS COMMISSION PRESIDENT FOR ACCREDITATION
Six Diplomatic Missions have presented their Letters of Credence to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, for accreditation at the Commission's new Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
The diplomats accredited by Dr. TOURAY were Her Excellency A more
Start-up programme helps an MBA build Gen Z mental health app
COVENTRY, England, Aug. 21 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news:
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Start-up programme helps an MBA build Gen Z mental health app
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By the time many young people reach Arokia Antonysamy's consulting room the warning signs have long been apparent.
"They lose sleep, their appetite, have social withdrawal - can't be bothered," says the addiction psychiatrist. "They lose friendships, they drop out of uni, they drop out of school, they lose relationships wit more
State Dept.: U.S. Sanctions Smuggling Network for Qods Force and Hizballah
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 20, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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U.S. Sanctions Smuggling Network for Qods Force and Hizballah
For decades, the Iranian regime has used Hizballah to spread terror throughout the Middle East. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is renewing its designation of Hizballah for its actions in support of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
Treasury i more
Three Questions For Speaker Johnson and Tom Kean Jr. As They Fundraise Together in NJ-07
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Three Questions For Speaker Johnson and Tom Kean Jr. As They Fundraise Together in NJ-07
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As vulnerable Republican Tom Kean Jr. begs for cash from his D.C. party boss Speaker Mike Johnson in New Jersey today, here are three questions that the duo should have to answer:
1. Why did D.C. Republicans light $650K on fire meddling in the Democratic primary in a failed attempt to stop more
White House: President Trump's Cabinet Champions America First Successes Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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President Trump's Cabinet Champions America First Successes Nationwide
From the heartland to the coasts, members of President Donald J. Trump's Cabinet are on the ground across the nation to engage with Americans and showcase the Administration's signature achievements. From energy dominance and infrastructure modernization to manufacturing growth, veterans' care, and border security, these visits deliver more
Reed, Key Banking Committee Democrats Press Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Over Lack of Disclosure About Calls with President Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed, Key Banking Committee Democrats Press Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Over Lack of Disclosure About Calls with President Trump
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WASHINGTON, DC -Alarmed by the fact that President Donald Trump continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for political reasons, and given the confusion caused by President Trump and White House and Fed officials offering differing descriptions about more
Shaheen Visits Affordable Housing in Keene, Spotlights Key Provisions She Secured for New Hampshire in Landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Visits Affordable Housing in Keene, Spotlights Key Provisions She Secured for New Hampshire in Landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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(Keene, NH) - Today, with New Hampshire housing costs at a record-high level, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) continued her "Affordability Action Tour" by visiting an affordable housing site in Keene to discuss her work in Washington to lower h more
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Protect American Farmers and Fertilizer Producers Against Rising Costs and Chinese Weaponization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Protect American Farmers and Fertilizer Producers Against Rising Costs and Chinese Weaponization
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Zachary Nunn (IA-3), members of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, today led a letter to USDA Secreta more
