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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches -- and to terminate all existing sponsorship agreements involving those
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RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches -- and to terminate all existing sponsorship agreements involving thoseproducts.
In a letter sent to FIA and Formula 1 leadership, the coalition expressed concern that tobacco companies are once again reaching young audiences through high-profile motorsports sponsorships. The letter specifically cites nicotine pouch advertising connected to Formula 1 teams and events, including products marketed by major tobacco companies.
"As the attention of the world is focused on Formula 1 so are the eyes of Virginia's children. Highly addictive products are making their way into F1 sponsorships and they're targeting our kids," said Attorney General Jones. "Racing organizations must take responsibility for how these sponsorships influence viewers, especially children. My office is committed to addressing the public health threat of tobacco and nicotine addiction and will continue working to keep Virginians safe."
The coalition noted that Attorneys General have a longstanding history of protecting consumers and young people from the harms of tobacco marketing. The 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement restricted tobacco advertising practices that targeted youth, including sponsorship limitations tied to sporting events and auto racing.
The Attorneys General emphasized that Formula 1's rapidly growing youth audience heightens concerns about exposure to nicotine product advertising. According to Formula 1 reports, viewership among children and teenagers has increased significantly in recent years, alongside major growth across streaming platforms and social media. The coalition also highlighted Formula 1's expanding partnerships with youth-oriented entertainment and consumer brands, including toy manufacturers and media companies.
In March, 160 international public health organizations and advocates similarly called on Formula 1 to eliminate tobacco and nicotine sponsorships from the sport. Research shows that tobacco advertising and marketing exposure can increase the likelihood of youth nicotine use and future tobacco initiation.
Co-led by Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark, Attorney General Jones is joined in the comment letter by the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Washington.
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3038-attorney-general-jay-jones-joins-multistate-effort-urging-formula-1-racing-to-end-tobacco-and-nicotine-product-sponsorships
S.D. A.G. Jackley Secures Settlement With GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results.
"South Dakota consumers were misled
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PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results.
"South Dakota consumers were misledby GS Lab's promises that were never kept," said Attorney General Jackley. "This settlement negotiated by South Dakota and the other states means our consumers will receive restitution."
The multistate coalition investigated problems with GS Labs's nationwide testing practices from 2020 through 2022, that included:
* GS Labs intentionally advertised inflated "cash prices" for COVID-19 tests, sometimes as high as $380 per test or nearly $1,000 for multi-panel tests, that were used to justify overcharging patients with insurance coverage. And while GS Labs offered a "discount" from these "cash prices" to actual cash-paying patients, almost 30,000 patients still paid much more than market rate for their COVID-19 tests.
* For hundreds of thousands of patients, GS Labs guaranteed test results within three days and failed to deliver on its promise, sometimes taking a week or longer to get test results to patients.
* Despite advertising that patients with insurance would have no out-of-pocket costs, the company charged administrative fees as high as $49 per test to about 70,000 patients.
Under the terms of the settlement, GS Labs will pay $3,628,718.34 in restitution to patients, including $1,843,375.99 for cash-paying patients that were overcharged for tests, $1,749,568.35 for patients that were charged administrative fees, and $33,692 for cash-paying patients that did not receive test results within three days. South Dakotans that were harmed by GS Labs's testing practices will receive $50,380.00 in restitution through the settlement.
GS Labs will also pay $1.25 million to the multistate group, which includes a payment of $16,669.99 to the State of South Dakota. The state's share will go to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
The settlement was negotiated by the Attorneys General of Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Washington. Other Attorneys Generals involved in the settlement are from the states of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
South Dakotans who believe they are eligible for restitution can contact GS Labs at this link: www.gslabstesting.com.
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3093
S.D. A.G. Jackley Honors Those Graduating Friday From Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Honors Those Graduating Friday From Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley congratulates the 16 students who graduate Friday from the state Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course held in Pierre.
"Every day, 911 telecommunicators are the calm voice in the moments of emergency situations," said Attorney General Jackley. "Without them, law enforcement and first responders could not
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PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Honors Those Graduating Friday From Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley congratulates the 16 students who graduate Friday from the state Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course held in Pierre.
"Every day, 911 telecommunicators are the calm voice in the moments of emergency situations," said Attorney General Jackley. "Without them, law enforcement and first responders could notdo their jobs."
Graduation completes the two-week course for the students who represent 11 different law enforcement or communication centers statewide. The course includes training and hands-on exercises on issues such as public safety telecommunications, how to respond to questions from the caller, how to handle both emergency and non-emergency calls for service, and how to prioritize multiple incidents happening at one time.
Instructors are staff from the State Division of Criminal Investigation's Office of Law Enforcement Training, which is part of the Attorney General's Office; experienced 911 telecommunicators from across the state, and public safety stakeholders.
Friday's graduation starts at 3:30 p.m. CDT in the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center in Pierre. Chief Deputy Attorney General Brent Kempema is the keynote speaker.
Members of the 81st session of the Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course and their law enforcement organization are:
*** Addison Besler, Meade County Sheriff's Office
*** Macie Black, Metro Communications
*** Jasmine Burch, Fall River County Sheriff's Office
*** Grace Campbell, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
*** Kaylen Crandall, Roberts County Sheriff's Office
*** Eric Elsberry, Bon Homme County Sheriff's Office
*** Amy Fleischhacker, Huron Department of Public Safety/State Radio
*** Mathew Fritsch, Clay Area Emergency Communications
*** Kerrigan Hoesing, Clay Area Emergency Communications
*** Carissa Oien, Roberts County Sheriff's Office
*** Sidney Overbay, Huron Police Department
*** Sidney Robinson, University of South Dakota Police Department
*** Kayla Scholl, Lake County 9-1-1 Communications
*** Jewelia Siegler, Roberts County Sheriff's Office
*** Amity Wilde, Meade County Sheriff's Office
*** Christopher Williams, Brookings Police Department
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3092
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that impose unclear requirements on contractors that depart from established antidiscrimination policies
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TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that impose unclear requirements on contractors that depart from established antidiscrimination policiesand threaten severe penalties on federal contractors without adequate notice of what is prohibited.
"Once again, the Trump Administration is making it more difficult to do business with the State and to efficiently deliver government services," said Attorney General Davenport. "If left unchecked, this latest demand will result in the squandering of limited state resources and drive up costs, all in service of the Administration's ideological war on diversity."
In their lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Attorney General Davenport and the coalition challenge the federal agencies' rushed implementation of President Trump's Executive Order No. 14398, which purports to purge "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting. The executive order, issued March 26, 2026, directs federal agencies to adopt new contract terms prohibiting federal contractors, including State agencies, from engaging in unspecified "DEI activities."
The lawsuit asks the court to hold the agencies' actions unlawful and enjoin the agencies from imposing the new contract terms.
In implementing the executive order, federal agencies took shortcuts around regular procedures designed to promote good government. For example, the agencies failed to invite comments from the public as required by law. Largely because of these shortcuts, contractors have no clear guidance on what the new contract terms require in practice, or whether or how the new requirements differ from existing antidiscrimination law. Contractors that fail to comply face severe penalties, including cancellation of their contracts, exclusion from all future federal contracts, and lawsuits under the False Claims Act. These vague contract terms impose needless costs on contractors and threaten to chill lawful efforts to prevent, detect, and remedy discrimination.
Federal agencies began adding the new terms into contracts in April 2026 and have been directed to modify existing contracts by July 24, 2026. The federal government estimates the order could affect as many as 640,000 contracts and subcontracts nationwide, including more than 160,000 contracts with over 34,000 unique vendors.
New Jersey and its agencies contract with the federal government, and the coalition states collectively hold existing federal contracts worth billions of dollars.
The coalition alleges that the federal agencies implementing the executive order violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by failing to provide notice to the public or accept comments as required by federal procurement law, exceeding their legal authority, and neglected to adequately explain or justify the new requirements.
Joining Attorney General Davenport in filing the lawsuit are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
View Complaint (https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-0610_Complaint.pdf)
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-sues-trump-administration-over-unlawful-mandates-on-federal-contractors/
N.H. A.G. Formella: HCPAC to Hold Public Meeting in Tilton on Concord Hospital's Acquisition of Franklin Hospital and Lakes Region General Hospital
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 11 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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HCPAC to Hold Public Meeting in Tilton on Concord Hospital's Acquisition of Franklin Hospital and Lakes Region General Hospital
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission (HCPAC) will hold a public meeting at the Winnisquam Regional High School, 433 W Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276, in the Cafetorium, on June 24, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The public is invited to attend in person, or virtually,
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 11 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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HCPAC to Hold Public Meeting in Tilton on Concord Hospital's Acquisition of Franklin Hospital and Lakes Region General Hospital
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission (HCPAC) will hold a public meeting at the Winnisquam Regional High School, 433 W Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276, in the Cafetorium, on June 24, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The public is invited to attend in person, or virtually,to share with the Commission their healthcare experience since the acquisition of Franklin Hospital and Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) by Concord Hospital. Particularly, members of the public may consider the following questions:
* How has Concord Hospital's acquisition of Franklin Hospital and LRGH impacted your healthcare, specifically on areas such as cost, access, quality, and transparency?
* How is primary care access in your community? Has anything changed?
* How could the Commission address consumers' healthcare concerns?
The Commission was established to consult with and advise the Attorney General relative to the proper administration and management of the Healthcare Consumer Protection Trust Fund which is designated solely for the purpose of benefiting healthcare consumers.
The meeting will begin with opening statements by the Attorney General and Commission Members and then will be open to public comment.
The Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission website has more information here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/health-care-consumer-protection-advisory-commission.
To attend the meeting virtually, please find meeting information here (https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/234764403651216?p=fN0zkMcq37V0HPM0tK). Joining virtually does not guarantee that you will be able to comment during the meeting.
The public is strongly encouraged to submit written questions or comments as this will benefit the Commission. Please email any written comments to HCPAC@doj.nh.gov. All comments are public record.
Please see NH RSA 7:6-g and RSA 7:6-h regarding the Commission and Trust Fund.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/hcpac-hold-public-meeting-tilton-concord-hospitals-acquisition-franklin-hospital-and
Md. A.G. Office: Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Harford County
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Harford County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal police-involved collision that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Belcamp, Harford County, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a deputy with the Harford County Sheriff's
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Independent Investigations Division Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Collision in Harford County
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal police-involved collision that occurred on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Belcamp, Harford County, Maryland.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a deputy with the Harford County Sheriff'sOffice (HCSO) attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 40 (Pulaski Highway). The deputy activated his emergency equipment, and the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. While fleeing, the vehicle struck an uninvolved vehicle at the intersection of Route 40 and Riverside Parkway, resulting in a collision involving three additional vehicles.
In total, five vehicles, including the fleeing driver's vehicle, were involved in the collision, and each vehicle was occupied only by its driver. The fleeing driver's vehicle caught fire, and the fire spread to one of the uninvolved vehicles. The HCSO deputy arrived moments after the collision and other Deputies and emergency personnel also arrived and rendered emergency medical aid to the injured. The fleeing driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of two of the uninvolved vehicles were transported to area hospitals with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. No deputies were injured during the incident.
The IID, with assistance from the Maryland State Police Crash Team, is investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected].
The IID will generally release the name of the decedent and any involved officers within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary, pursuant to IID protocol.
The HCSO deputy was equipped with a body-worn camera, and the vehicle was equipped with a dash camera, both of which recorded the incident. The IID will generally release the body-worn cameras and dashcam footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-Fatal-Police-Involved-Collision-in-Harford-County--.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
In a letter to congressional appropriations leaders (https://us8.my-proxy.com/index.php?q=y6jYp6uglJLUls2T0ZSkq53GopSSl9CuZ3-aqNZnpajGqdGcptrYktWZzNiTZWJkZ4pmYLCDpF1qYXum0ZzKp8pZlmeEy9nXyqfFq62Bc35f1ZiW),
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.
In a letter to congressional appropriations leaders (https://us8.my-proxy.com/index.php?q=y6jYp6uglJLUls2T0ZSkq53GopSSl9CuZ3-aqNZnpajGqdGcptrYktWZzNiTZWJkZ4pmYLCDpF1qYXum0ZzKp8pZlmeEy9nXyqfFq62Bc35f1ZiW),the coalition asked Congress to include continued funding for the LSC in the fiscal year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The coalition emphasized that LSC plays a critical role in ensuring access to justice for people who cannot afford legal representation in civil matters and remains a wise investment of federal resources.
Created by Congress in 1974, LSC supports a nationwide network of 129 independent legal aid organizations operating more than 900 offices in every state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Nearly 95% of LSC's federal funding is distributed directly to local legal aid providers that help millions of Americans each year address critical civil legal issues involving housing, family safety, consumer protection, veterans' benefits, and disaster recovery.
In their letter, the attorneys general highlighted the vital role LSC-funded programs play in expanding access to justice in rural communities where attorney shortages can leave residents facing significant civil legal challenges without legal assistance. The coalition also noted that studies show every dollar invested in civil legal aid generates an average of seven dollars in societal benefits, making LSC an effective and efficient use of taxpayer resources.
Joining Attorney General Brown in sending the letter are the attorneys general of Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, the Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Joins-Bipartisan-Coalition-Urging-Congress-to-Continue-Legal-Services-for-Veterans,-Rural-Communitie.aspx
