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Training Program Expands Immigration Legal Services Statewide
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 3 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news:

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New training program expands immigration legal services statewide

By Andres Bautista

ALBUQUERQUE -- A new immigration law workforce training program will expand access to legal services for New Mexico's nearly 131,000 foreign-born workers, with community advocates now serving residents from Bernalillo and Dona Ana to San Juan and Lea counties.

"This innovative partnership is helping the department train new professionals for in-demand legal careers in our state," said Sarita Nair, Secretary ... Show Full Article

Public Advocate of the U.S.: Every State Has Fraud - Vast Majority Of Daycare Is A Scam
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 3 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following news release:

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EVERY STATE HAS FRAUD: Vast Majority Of Daycare Is A Scam

Eugene Delgaudio, president of Public Advocate, says "Minnesota fraud in several major government programs is being prosecuted for years. In the last week, billions of dollars in fraud for daycare centers funded by the federal government has been reported by citizen journalists on social media and a few major news groups. For the most part it is ignored by the news media, " said Delgaudio.

The Federalist reports:

Taxpayers have spent ... Show Full Article

Direct Relief: Cyclone Ditwah Killed Hundreds and Blocked Sri Lankans From Aid. A Medical Team Reached Them
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 3 -- Direct Relief issued the following news:

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Cyclone Ditwah Killed Hundreds and Blocked Sri Lankans from Aid. A Medical Team Reached Them.

Alabaster International, outfitted with Direct Relief field medic packs and emergency supplies, traveled to treat patients in the country's battered north.

When Cyclone Ditwah battered Sri Lanka late last month, killing more than 600, landslides and infrastructure damage cut whole communities off from aid and medical care in the country's north. In the following weeks, Shannon Fernando-Rubera's team focused on reaching ... Show Full Article

CAIR-NY Welcomes Gov. Hochul's First-Ever Proclamation of Muslim American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:

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CAIR-NY Welcomes Gov. Hochul's First-Ever Proclamation of Muslim American Heritage Month

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The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Governor Kathy Hochul's p roclamation officially recognizing Muslim American Heritage Month, marking the first time the State of New York has issued such a proclamation.

In recognition of Muslim American ... Show Full Article

Americans for Tax Reform: Income Tax Cuts Take Effect In Nine States On New Year's Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 1, 2026:

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Income Tax Cuts Take Effect In Nine States On New Year's Day

By Patrick Gleason

As 2025 gave way to 2026, income tax rates fell in Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oklahoma. The following rate cuts took effect in each of those nine states on January 1, 2026:

* Georgia: The rate decreased from 5.19 percent to 5.09 percent. (The state is on a schedule to lower the rate by 0.10 percent annually until it reaches 4.99 percent).

* Indiana: The ... Show Full Article

Americans for Tax Reform: In Memoriam - Dan Grossman, a Champion of Liberty
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 1, 2026:

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In Memoriam: Dan Grossman, a Champion of Liberty

By Tim Andrews

Americans for Tax Reform and the Tholos Foundation mourn the passing of Dan Grossman, a towering champion of liberty and former Chairman of the Atlas Network, whose quiet leadership and steadfast generosity shaped the free-market movement for decades.

Dan was not someone who sought the spotlight. Instead, he devoted his time, resources, and extraordinary judgment to strengthening the institutions that defend freedom--patiently, ... Show Full Article

Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 3 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following news:

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Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention

As part of ABFM's commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we're excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity.

Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions.

What is Spaced Repetition?

Spaced repetition is an evidence-based ... Show Full Article