| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Thursday February 26, 2026 ( 67 items ) |
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ACLU-Ohio: Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Block on Abortion Burial or Cremation Law for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Block on Abortion Burial or Cremation Law for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment
Today, Ohio's First District Court of Appeals upheld a trial court ruling permanently blocking Senate Bill 27, a law that requires burial or cremation of fetal and embryonic tissue from procedural abortions.
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Today, Ohio's First District Court of Appe
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As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding
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Washington, DC -Today-as the Department of Energy (DOE) makes (link is external) funding available in defiance of the fiscal year 2025 continuing resolution-Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on
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As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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As Energy Department Allocates Funds in Defiance of Spending Law, Kaptur and Murray Renew Call for GAO to Investigate Misuse of Clean Energy Funding
Today - as the Department of Energy (DOE) makes funding available in defiance of the fiscal year 2025 continuing resolution - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptu
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Beyond the Textbook: When Prison Comes to the Classroom
KENT, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- Kent State University issued the following news:
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Beyond the Textbook: When Prison Comes to the Classroom
For students in Susan Kunkle's Women in Crime & Justice class, learning criminal justice doesn't happen from a distance--it happens face to face
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On a November afternoon in Merrill Hall, six women walk into a Kent State University classroom. They're not guest lecturers with advanced degrees. They're currently incarcerated at the Northeast Reintegration Cente
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Brown Statement on State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown Statement on State of the Union
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement in response to Trump's State of the Union Address:
"Tonight's State of the Union was exactly what many Americans dreaded: a speech filled with distortions, political smears, and a version of reality that simply does not match what families are living every day. Instead of acc
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Brown, Pressley, and Velazquez Introduce the Healthy Hair Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown, Pressley, and Velazquez Introduce the Healthy Hair Act
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today introduced the Health Hair Act, legislation to effectively ban formaldehyde from hair products.
The Health Hair Act would designate hair straightening or hair smoothing products containing formaldeh
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Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas
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2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Dallas, Texas, for Manufacturing Institute's State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address
DALLAS - The National Association of Manufacturers-the official partner of America250-continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufac
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Can adopting a small furry pet boost your wellbeing? New study seeks answers
MARION, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Ohio State University Marion Campus posted the following news:
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Can adopting a small furry pet boost your wellbeing? New study seeks answers
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A novel new cohort study is seeking to recruit owners of small furry pets to assess the impact of these animals on owner wellbeing, gathering fresh insights into the human-animal relationship.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool are working with Woodgreen Pets Charity to recruit and study over time a cohort of
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Carey Applauds American Comeback Championed in President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Carey Applauds American Comeback Championed in President Trump's State of the Union Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) issued the following statement after the State of the Union, celebrating America's comeback after a year of Congressional Republicans and the President delivering winning policies for working American families:
"In just over a year, Republicans are d
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Carey Opens Submissions for Community Project Funding and Appropriations Requests
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Carey Opens Submissions for Community Project Funding and Appropriations Requests
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) announced that he is now accepting requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27) general appropriations and Community Project Funding (CPF) awards.
Last year, in Fiscal Year 2026, Rep. Carey directly secured $22,504,000 for 14 projects in Ohio's 15th Congressional Distr
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Case Western Reserve: Protect Your Heart From Environmental Risk Factors During American Heart Month
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Protect your heart from environmental risk factors during American Heart Month
Story by: Kayla Kingston
February may bring to mind hearts filled with love thanks to Valentine's Day, but as American Heart Month, it also draws attention to a sobering reality: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are top of mind when thinking about cardiovasc
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Ending The Aba's Inclusion Trap
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Director of Research Kyle Nazareth:
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ENDING THE ABA'S INCLUSION TRAP
In January, Texas and Florida took bold steps that could reshape legal education nationwide by ending the American Bar Association's (ABA) role as the sole gatekeeper f
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Celebrating Courage and Legacy: Beatty and Turner Propose Commemorative Stamp for Black WWII Trailblazer Charity Adams-Earley
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Celebrating Courage and Legacy: Beatty and Turner Propose Commemorative Stamp for Black WWII Trailblazer Charity Adams-Earley
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) and Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10), introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams-Earley, an Ohioan who became the first Black officer in the U.S. Army's Women's Ar
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig:
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Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program
Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1
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Coalition of State Attorneys General Urges CMS to Finalize Rule Blocking Federal Medicaid Funds for Gender-Affirming Procedures for Minors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging to finalize proposed rules that would prohibit federal funding for sex-rejecting procedures for minors. The letter, spearheaded by the Attorney General of Alabama, addresses potential health risks associated with these procedures and conveys agreement on the necessity of restricting federal support for them.
The proposed rules aim to preve
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses through deliberate weapons integration testing
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The Air Force has entered the next phase of developmental testing for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, initiating disciplined weapons integration and captive carry evaluations using inert test munitions to validate airworthiness, safety and systems performance.
This
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Colorado Bill Would Phase Out Heatstroke as a Poultry Depopulation Method
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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Colorado Bill Would Phase Out Heatstroke as a Poultry Depopulation Method
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes yesterday's introduction of the Modernizing Depopulation Act in the Colorado General Assembly. The bill would establish Colorado as the first state to phase out the use of ventilation shut down (VSD) and VSD plus heat (VSD+) as methods of depopulati
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Congressman Joyce Releases Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Joyce Releases Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
"Last night, President Trump highlighted the wins of his administration and the Republican-led Congress for the American people. When President Trump was chosen to lead ou
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Congressman Taylor Applauds President Trump's Leadership Following State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Taylor Applauds President Trump's Leadership Following State of the Union Address
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening. Clermont County Sheriff Chris Stratton joined Congressman Taylor as his guest.
"Buckeye families know all too well how expensive everyday life can get, and in
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CSU's Online Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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CSU's Online Programs Climb in U.S. News Rankings
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Cleveland State University has strengthened its position as a national leader in online education, earning multiple Top 100 rankings in U.S. News and World Report's 2026 Best Online Programs.
"It's always gratifying to be recognized, even though that's never our goal," said Vice Provost and Dean of CSU Online Sajit Zachariah. "Our focus is simple: do wh
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Data at the heart of STAIR's mission
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Data at the heart of STAIR's mission
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The name may be new, but the mission remains data informed.
Miami University's Office of Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research (STAIR) is focused on creating a culture of decision-making rooted in data.
Formerly known as the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness and housed within Academic Affairs, STAIR is now a part of the Office of the President.
"We
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FirstEnergy Foundation Invests in First Responder Training With $10,000 Grant to Butler County Community College
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy Foundation Invests in First Responder Training with $10,000 Grant to Butler County Community College
The FirstEnergy Foundation is strengthening community safety with a $10,000 grant to Butler County Community College (BC3). The funding will provide BC3's Workforce Development Industrial Safety and Fire/Hazmat programs with new rope-rescue and confined space equipment, giving local emergency responders ac
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Former VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Almost $200K in Unauthorized Purchases on Work-issued Credit Card
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release:
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Former VA Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Almost $200K in Unauthorized Purchases on Work-issued Credit Card
A federal employee and his accomplice have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to resell electronic and digital devices that were purchased with a government-issued credit card.
Dustin Jagger, 41, of Canton, Ohio, and Damarco McKinley,
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Gov. Whitmer's 2026 State of the State Address as Prepared for Delivery
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer's 2026 State of the State Address as Prepared for Delivery
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Proposes action on literacy, housing, health care, highlights strong record of accomplishments over past seven years to move Michigan forward
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her eighth and final State of the State address at the Michigan House Chamber in front of a joint session of t
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HARDI Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Repeal Regional Standards Installation Date Requirement
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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HARDI Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Repeal Regional Standards Installation Date Requirement
On February 24, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don't Mess with my Home Appliances Act, 217-190 with bipartisan votes. Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) applauds the passage of l
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Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Headline Highlights: Miami and Miamians in the news in February
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Check out our weekly Miami Media Highlights on the Miami University News website.
Journal News, Feb. 20: State of the Schools: Multiple Butler County schools tout program expansions, paths to careers
* Liza Skyryzhevska, senior associate dean of Miami Regionals, is quoted in this article discussing Miami Regionals' shift to a polytechnic model and
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Institute for Energy Research: 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle:
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300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential
Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below.
January 20, 2025
1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir
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Jewish Organizations Oppose Proposed Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Jewish Abortion Access Coalition (JAAC) and Thrive: The Jewish Coalition to Defend Trans and LGBQ+ Youth have expressed opposition to proposed federal regulations aimed at imposing restrictions on access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. In their public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the organizations, along with 79 supporting entities, argue that the proposed rules undermine both health care and religious pr
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Kaptur Introduces Resolution Honoring 250 Years of Polish-American Friendship and Reaffirming US Commitment to Poland's Security
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Introduces Resolution Honoring 250 Years of Polish-American Friendship and Reaffirming US Commitment to Poland's Security
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09), Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) have led the introduction of a House res
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Kaptur Response To State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur Response To State of the Union Address
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address:
"Tonight, President Trump spoke of the Golden age, and untold prosperity for the American people. But for thousands of the people I represent across Northwest Ohio who struggle just to get by this speec
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Landsman Statement on State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Landsman Statement on State of the Union Address
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Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address:
It was mostly about him, not us. I think he said "Trump" more than he said "costs" or "public safety."
He picked fights with the audience, or his fellow Americans. I don't like that.
We so badly need fo
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Landsman, Brown, Kaptur, Dingell Introduce Resolution to Honor Cincinnati African American OIympic Athlete Who Made History
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Landsman, Brown, Kaptur, Dingell Introduce Resolution to Honor Cincinnati African American OIympic Athlete Who Made History
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Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a resolution to honor Cincinnati native, William DeHart Hubbard, the first African Amer
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor
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AFGE says Acton supports public-sector workers and their union rights
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Dr. Amy Acton for election as Ohio's next governor in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is May 5, a
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Latta Statement on the State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Latta Statement on the State of the Union
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Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the State of the Union Address from President Donald Trump:
"President Trump's State of the Union was a reminder that when policies are focused on better outcomes for American families and workers, our country thrives.
"The American Dream is coming back for working people because the R
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Loma Linda University School of Medicine Partners With Kettering Health for New Regional Campus
LOMA LINDA, California, Feb. 26 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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Loma Linda University School of Medicine partners with Kettering Health for new regional campus
By Hillary Angel
Student physicians at Loma Linda University School of Medicine can now complete their clinical years at Kettering Health through a newly established regional campus partnership.
Students complete their first- and second-year studies in Loma Linda, California before having the opportun
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Matteo Muratori Named to National Academies' New Voices for Emerging STEM Leaders
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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Matteo Muratori Named to National Academies' New Voices for Emerging STEM Leaders
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Matteo Muratori, director of transportation and industry programs at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), has been named to the 2026-2028 cohort of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders.
The New Voices p
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Miami location in Cleveland Innovation District will serve as hub for Urban Bridges program
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami location in Cleveland Innovation District will serve as hub for Urban Bridges program
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Miami University's partnership with Cleveland Clinic continues to grow.
The university will occupy the fourth floor of the CedarTech office building in Cleveland. Located at 10900 Carnegie Ave., the location will serve as the hub of Miami's Urban Bridges program and will include offices and hoteling space for faculty, and c
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Nationwide Retirement Solutions earns multiple, back-to-back DALBAR honors for exceptional customer service experience
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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Nationwide Retirement Solutions earns multiple, back-to-back DALBAR honors for exceptional customer service experience
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DALBAR, the leading independent evaluator of the financial services industry's customer experience, has recognized Nationwide Retirement Solutions with a 2025 Customer Experience Excellence Award for the sixth year in a row. The latest honor follows an earlier a
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Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Block on Abortion Burial or Cremation Law for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Block on Abortion Burial or Cremation Law for Violating Reproductive Freedom Amendment
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -Ohio's First District Court of Appeals today upheld a trial court ruling permanently blocking Senate Bill
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Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Threats Against Law Enforcement and Illegal Gun Possession
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release:
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Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Making Threats Against Law Enforcement and Illegal Gun Possession
TOLEDO, Ohio - A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for making threats to harm law enforcement officers, advocating for a violent revolution against the federal government, and for illegally possessing a firearm.
Jerime Graham-Woods, of Mt. Vernon, Ohi
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Ohio Society of CPAs Raises Concerns Over Proposed Education Rule
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Ohio Society of CPAs has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing implications of the notice titled "Reimagining and Improving Student Education." The OSCPA emphasized the importance of clarity and inclusivity in defining professional degree programs.
The organization expressed appreciation for the agency's clarification regarding the designation of a program as "professional," noting that it is not meant as a value judgment but
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Ohio State Auditor: Finding for Recovery Issued After West Geauga Local Schools Loses $41,500 in Payment Redirect Email Scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026:
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Finding for Recovery Issued After West Geauga Local Schools Loses $41,500 in Payment Redirect Email Scam
A finding for recovery of $5,000 was issued Tuesday against two employees for West Geauga Local Schools after the district sent more than $40,000 to a cybercriminal impersonating a vendor.
The finding was included in an audit of the district's finances from July 1,
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Ohio State Auditor: Findings for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against South Webster Fiscal Officers Over Late Tax Remittances
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026:
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Findings for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against South Webster Fiscal Officers over Late Tax Remittances
Findings for recovery totaling $2,087.71 were issued Tuesday against fiscal officers for the Village of South Webster in Scioto County over interest and penalties from late tax payments.
One of the fiscal officers involved repaid the $521.21 findi
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Ohio State aviation program recognized as best in nation
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 24 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State aviation program recognized as best in nation
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The Ohio State University's aviation program received the Loening Trophy Monday afternoon in recognition of being this year's outstanding all-around collegiate aviation program in the nation. Representatives of the program received the award during the 2026 Annual Collegiate Aviation Symposium, hosted by Ohio State and Alpha Eta Rho International Aviati
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Ohio Wesleyan University Reaffirms United Methodist Accreditation, Marking Historic Milestone After Church Affirms LGBTQ+ Inclusion
DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Historic Happening
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DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University has successfully completed the accreditation process with The United Methodist Church, continuing a relationship that dates back to 1842, when OWU was founded by the Rev. Adam Poe, a local Methodist minister.
While some colleges severed ties with the United Methodist Church (UMC) in 2019, Ohio Wesleyan thoughtfully chose to pause its ac
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Rep. Miller, Sen. Budd Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Miller, Sen. Budd Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforcement officers from po
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Rep. Rulli Applauds President Trump's $10 Million East Palestine Relief Effort
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Rulli Applauds President Trump's $10 Million East Palestine Relief Effort
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EAST PALESTINE, OH. - Congressman Michael Rulli praised President Donald Trump for his $10 million commitment to East Palestine through the Economic Development Administration. This investment builds on the Administration's June announcement of a five-year, $10 million research initiative by the National Institutes of Hea
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Congressman Seth Moulton Introduce Legislation to Enhance Rail Safety
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Congressman Seth Moulton Introduce Legislation to Enhance Rail Safety
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026. This legislation incorporates components of the Railway Safety Act of 2024, which was introduced by then Senator JD Vance (R-OH).
"As a member of the Rai
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Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act & Federal Voter Registration Policy & Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12902) on Feb. 24, 2026.
The white paper is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Sam Garrett and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker:
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Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) and Federal Voter Registration Policy and Law
This CRS In Focus provides an overview of existing voter registration policy and law in fede
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Scripps reports Q4 2025 financial results
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release:
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Scripps reports Q4 2025 financial results
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $560 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $44.9 million or 51 cents per share.
Business notes :
* The company has launched a transformation plan that targets annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125
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Second Air Force Leaders Outline Major Changes Coming to Basic Military Training
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Second Air Force Leaders Outline Major Changes Coming to Basic Military Training
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, speaks during a fireside chat with Chief Master Sgt. Colin Fleck, Second Air Force command chief, at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Colorado, Feb. 24, 2026.
The discussion focused on upcoming change
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Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.-15) led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforceme
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Student Urges Better Lyme Care at HHS Roundtable With Kennedy
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Student Urges Better Lyme Care at HHS Roundtable With Kennedy
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by Elisabeth Coon, Student Public Relations Writer
After spending nearly four years fighting a disease many doctors could not diagnose and insurers would not cover, Cedarville University student Sam Sofio found himself addressing federal health leaders about the realities of living with Lyme disease -transforming years of private suffering into
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Team Hanscom strengthens community through prevention, professional growth and service
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Team Hanscom strengthens community through prevention, professional growth and service
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The latest episode of Team Hanscom Today highlights resilience resources, civilian workforce development and a uniform donation drive supporting the Civil Air Patrol.
Dr. Ebon Alley, director of the Integrated Prevention and Resilience Office at Hanscom AFB, hosted the episode.
"My te
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The Buckeye Institute to SCOTUS: Civil Jury Trials are Constitutional Safeguard Against Government Overreach
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release:
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The Buckeye Institute to SCOTUS: Civil Jury Trials are Constitutional Safeguard Against Government Overreach
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Columbus, OH - On Wednesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) v. AT&T and Verizon Communications v. FC
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University of Cincinnati: Can Coal Make a Comeback?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Can coal make a comeback?
Bloomberg Law speaks with UC Law Professor Joseph Tomain
By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
Bloomberg Law reports that the Trump administration's moves to reignite the coal industry have states and the federal government at odds. States accuse the feds of interfering with energy generation plans that have been in the works for years.
The administration issued
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University of Cincinnati: Companies See Up to 700% Return on Political Investments
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Companies see up to 700% return on political investments
UC researcher uses COVID-19 stimulus checks to quantify PAC contribution returns
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced uncertainty, fear and an unparalleled economic shock, resulting in the most extensive government stimulus package -- totaling $2.9 trillion -- in U.S. history.
According to a new study
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University of Cincinnati: How Will AI Change the Workforce?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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How will AI change the workforce?
UC professor talks to Cincinnati Edition about evolving landscape
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
WVXU's Cincinnati Edition turned to an expert in artificial intelligence at the University of Cincinnati to explain how it is reshaping employment and the economy.
Lindner College of Business Assistant Professor Jeffrey Shaffer is director of UC's
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University of Cincinnati: Study Links Gut Makeup to Celiac Disease Development
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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New study links gut makeup to celiac disease development
UC gastroenterologist weighs in on findings
By Megan Burgasser, burgasma@ucmail.uc.edu
Specific genetic architecture in the gut microbial ecosystem can shape microbial composition in ways that are potentially relevant to the pathogenesis of celiac disease, according to a study published this month in Nature Genetics.
As MedCentral rece
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University of Cincinnati: Training Future Corporate Lawyers
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Training future corporate lawyers
UC Law center director is helping students create a career road map for the future
By Cedric Ricks, 260/415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu
Most students coming into law school aren't really thinking about corporate law as a career choice, according to Neil Taylor, director of the Corporate Law Center at the University of Cincinnati, but it's an option he wants them to keep
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University of Cincinnati: Why Do Female Caribou Have Antlers - They Eat Them
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Why do female caribou have antlers? They eat them
Scientific American highlights UC Geosciences research in the Arctic
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
Scientific American and other national media highlighted a new study by geosciences researchers at the University of Cincinnati that offers a new theory explaining why female caribou have antlers.
Caribou, also called r
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University of Cincinnati: Why Do Female Caribou Have Antlers?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Why do female caribou have antlers?
Study finds caribou moms depend on antlers for nutrition
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females, like males, have antlers.
A new study of shed antlers collected from calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge provides a new answer.
Calvin
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Vehicle Suppliers Association President McCarthy Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Evaluating North American Competitiveness":
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Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the value of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to the motor v
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Video: Kaine Delivers Annual Reading of Washington's Farewell Address on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Video: Kaine Delivers Annual Reading of Washington's Farewell Address on Senate Floor
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VIDEO OF KAINE'S REMARKS IS AVAILABLE HERE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered the annual reading of President George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address. Washington's letter to "Friends and Citizens" formally marked his retirement and cleared the way for the peaceful transfer of pow
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Warfighting acquisition transformation to bolster DAF BATTLE NETWORK delivery
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Warfighting acquisition transformation to bolster DAF BATTLE NETWORK delivery
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Leaders from the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management doubled down on the importance of acquisition transformation within the DAF BATTLE NETWORK framework during a panel at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfar
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What They Are Saying: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026:
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address
Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside
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Wyden, Daines, Booker and Lee Reintroduce Bill to Create Transparency for Court-Ordered Surveillance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Daines, Booker and Lee Reintroduce Bill to Create Transparency for Court-Ordered Surveillance
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Bill would end practice of sealing orders indefinitely to hide surveillance of Americans' emails and other digital data
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., today reintroduced legislation to require public reporting and notice of the hundreds of thousands of
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