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Reforming the TSA So Airport Security Isn't Impacted by Government Shutdowns
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 14 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 13, 2025:

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Reforming the TSA so airport security isn't impacted by government shutdowns

Congress should remove TSA's conflict of interest as both the provider and regulator of airport security shift and shift the funding of security to a dedicated local airport user fee.

By Marc Scribner, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst

During a lapse in congressional appropriations and a partial government shutdown, most federal employees are not paid. This includes the Transportation Security Administration's ... Show Full Article

Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Looking East
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 13, 2025:

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Looking East

Investors vote with their wallets.

By Jake Scott

Global investors are turning their interest toward Asia, amid a wider realignment of foreign direct investment (FDI), trade flows, and investor confidence.

A quiet but profound reorientation of global capital is underway, as Goldman Sachs's global wealth division estimates investors have poured more than $100 billion into Asian assets this year. The region's markets are attracting inflows once dominated by ... Show Full Article

Asthma & Allergy Foundation Bill to Require Allergen Labeling in California Restaurants Becomes Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2025:

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AAFA Bill to Require Allergen Labeling in California Restaurants Becomes Law

First state law in U.S. to require restaurants to share allergen information with customers

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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates a tremendous win for our community as AAFA-sponsored legislation requiring allergen disclosure in restaurants has been signed into law in California. The Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences (ADDE) Act will require California restaurants ... Show Full Article

OMRF wins five top honors from Society of Professional Journalists
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 13 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:

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OMRF wins five top honors from Society of Professional Journalists

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The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation recently took home top honors in five categories at the Society of Professional Journalists Oklahoma Pro Chapter's 2025 awards.

The competition included more than 400 entries across all categories from organizations and media outlets throughout Oklahoma. Journalists from New Jersey and Tennessee served as judges.

OMRF's magazine, Findings, received first place in the category ... Show Full Article

WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Apply Direct-Purchaser Rule in Civil RICO Cases
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025:

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WLF Urges Ninth Circuit to Apply Direct-Purchaser Rule in Civil RICO Cases

"Extending RICO standing beyond direct purchasers would unleash duplicative lawsuits, draining judicial resources and undermining enforcement efficiency."

--Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation

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Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to affirm dismissal of a civil-RICO claim in a class action against a leading automotive ... Show Full Article

New Sculpture by James Surls Installed at the George W. Bush Presidential Center
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025:

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New Sculpture by James Surls Installed at the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Reflections, by celebrated Texas-native artist, brings striking visual presence to the Bush Center

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The George W. Bush Presidential Center announced today the installation of a new sculpture by artist renowned artist James Surls. Completed in August 2025, Reflections is thoughtfully integrated into the Bush Center's natural and architectural surroundings.

James Surls, a proud Texas native, ... Show Full Article

Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Mexicans Must Pay to Play?
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Oct. 10, 2025:

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Mexicans Must Pay to Play?

Mexico's proposed 8% tax on violent video games.

By Sergio Martinez

The Mexican federal government has announced a new 8% excise tax on violent video games. The justification? That violent games are responsible for violent behavior.

Violence is indeed a heavy problem in Mexico, and organized crime has left significant parts of the country in a state of terror. But attacking video games seems a poor policy-choice that echoes the moral panics ... Show Full Article