| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday March 26, 2026 ( 65 items ) |
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3rd Annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families Brings Together Leaders, Families, Educators, Child Advocates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release:
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Third Annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families Brings Together Leaders, Families, Educators, Child Advocates
Common Sense Media has concluded its third annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families, bringing together over 700 policymakers, tech industry leaders, medical and mental health professionals, educators, parents, kids, and other advocates who will shape how the next generation
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A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life's challenges
ITHACA, New York, March 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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A stable sense of purpose helps teens navigate life's challenges
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Like their emotions and self-esteem, teenagers' sense of purpose fluctuates day to day, and those who experience it steadily - not just intensely - may benefit most, new Cornell research finds.
Studying the phenomenon in adolescents for the first time, the research adds to an emerging understanding that purpose is not a constant, have-it-or-yo
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ALA and ARL Oppose Repealing Section 230
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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ALA and ARL Oppose Repealing Section 230
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Washington - In a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology on March 24, the American Library Association (ALA) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) urged lawmakers to oppose repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects libraries and other institutions from
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Ameren Illinois Upgrading Eight Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline Between Highland and Pocahontas
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren Illinois Upgrading Eight Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline Between Highland and Pocahontas
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COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (March 25, 2026) - Ameren Illinois customers traveling between Madison and Bond counties will see significant energy infrastructure improvements underway beginning the week of April 1. Crews will begin upgrading a major natural gas trans
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Ameren Missouri reminds customers in southeast Missouri to be on the watch for scams
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren Missouri reminds customers in southeast Missouri to be on the watch for scams
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ST. LOUIS (March 25, 2026) - Ameren Missouri is reminding customers to remain alert after a handful of businesses in the Dexter area reported being contacted by individuals falsely claiming to represent Ameren and threatening planned outages or service disconnectio
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America First Policy Institute General Counsel D'Andrea Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Gina D'Andrea, general counsel of the America First Policy Institute, from a March 18, 2026, hearing entitled "The Legal Basis for Action Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers":
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Mr. Chairman, Madam Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Gina D'Andrea, and I serve as General Counsel of the America First Policy Ins
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Aon Announces New U.S. Reinsurance Specialty Distribution Capability
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Aon Announces New U.S. Reinsurance Specialty Distribution Capability
Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced a new leadership structure for its U.S. specialty distribution segment within Reinsurance Solutions, span
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As Utility Costs Rise, Durbin Introduces New Legislation To Bring Transparency To Energy & Water Consumption By Data Centers
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Utility Costs Rise, Durbin Introduces New Legislation To Bring Transparency To Energy & Water Consumption By Data Centers
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Data centers are not required by federal law to report the quantity or source of the energy and water they consumeĀ
WASHINGTON - As utility costs spike for Americans, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Data Center Water and Energy Tr
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ASA's Monthly Sales Report: February Sales Show Resilient Growth Amid Slowing Economic Momentum and Rising Market Risks
ITASCA, Illinois, March 26 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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ASA's Monthly Sales Report: February Sales Show Resilient Growth Amid Slowing Economic Momentum and Rising Market Risks
By primary business emphasis the industrial PVF distributors said February sales 4.6% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales +4.0% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales +9.9%.
All respondents overall reported a Median February sales increased +10.0% year-over-year
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Ascension Illinois Medical Mission at Home
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Illinois Medical Mission at Home
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Join us at the Medical Mission at Home event on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Willow Creek Care Center. Participants will receive FREE medical and dental care on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Medical Mission at Home
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Food distribution: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Clinic
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Ascent Sports Group Announces Acquisition of LiveBarn
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news:
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Ascent Sports Group Announces Acquisition of LiveBarn
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC (March 24, 2026) - Ascent Sports Group (Ascent), a company focused on improving connection, engagement and access across youth and amateur sports, announced that it has completed the acquisition of LiveBarn, a provider of live and on-demand video and analytics for ice hockey and other sport
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Bahia Principe Resorts Join World of Hyatt: Now Earn Points at more than 20 Sun-Soaked Escapes
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Bahia Principe Resorts Join World of Hyatt: Now Earn Points at more than 20 Sun-Soaked Escapes
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From family-friendly stays in Punta Cana to adults-only escapes in Tenerife, World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points at participating Bahia Principe resorts, plus earn double points on stays for a limited time
CHICAGO (March 25, 2026) - Hyatt Hot
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Barrasso Highlights Democrat Voter ID Hypocrisy
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Highlights Democrat Voter ID Hypocrisy
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"Tomorrow, we are going to give every single Senate Democrat in this chamber the chance to go on the record. They will have the opportunity to show the American people where they stand on common sense requirements for photo ID. This vote is a clear yes or no for Democrat Senators."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) to
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Budzinski and Smith Introduce Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials From Insider Prediction Market Trading
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Budzinski and Smith Introduce Bill to Ban Members of Congress, Federal Officials from Insider Prediction Market Trading
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act (PREDICT Act), a bipartisan effort to prohibit senior government officials fr
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Capital Research Center: Students for a Democratic Society and the Birth of the New Left (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSxrep) -- Students for a Democratic Society and the birth of the New Left - A report from Capital Research Center InfluenceWatch - March 24, 2026 - Authored by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun:
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Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the birth of the New Left
SDS planted the seeds that grew into today's radical left.
Editorial note: This is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch profile of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS).
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Capital Research Center: Students for a Democratic Society and the Birth of the New Left (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSxrep) -- Students for a Democratic Society and the birth of the New Left - A report from Capital Research Center InfluenceWatch - March 24, 2026 - Authored by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun:
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Notable Members
Many former SDS leaders rose to other positions of notoriety or importance in academia and left-of-center political activism.
Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn
Weathermen co-founders Bill Ayers and Bernardine D
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City of Beaumont Public Library System Receives 2026 ALSC/Candlewick Press Light the Way Grant
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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City of Beaumont Public Library System Receives 2026 ALSC/Candlewick Press Light the Way Grant
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CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced the City of Beaumont Public Library System as the recipient of the 2026 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved"
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CompTIA Supports ITWeb Security Summit 2026, Africa's Definitive Cyber Security Event as a Bronze Sponsor
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 23 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA supports ITWeb Security Summit 2026, Africa's definitive cyber security event as a Bronze Sponsor
Global leader in IT training and certifications returns to "must attend" conference for cybersecurity leaders
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CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications, announced today it is supporting the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, the definitive
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Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Forcing War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Murphy, Senate Democrats in Forcing War Powers Vote as Trump's War in Iran Spirals Out of Control
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In the fourth week of Donald Trump's war with Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-
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Duckworth on Senate Floor Once Again Demands Senate GOP End Trump's Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth on Senate Floor Once Again Demands Senate GOP End Trump's Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC), Foreign Relations (SFRC) and Veterans' Affairs (SVAC) Committees-last night once again came to the Senate floor to implore her Republican colleague
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Durbin Applauds Historic Court Ruling Against Meta
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Applauds Historic Court Ruling Against Meta
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Durbin: "This ought to be a call to action for this committee to respond on the Senate floor and actually legislate for a change"
WASHINGTON - In a statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this morning, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded a New Mexico jury fin
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Durbin Applauds Historic Court Ruling Against Meta
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Durbin Applauds Historic Court Ruling Against Meta
In a statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this morning, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded a New Mexico jury finding that Meta misled users about the safety of its platforms and enabled the s
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Durbin Delivers Floor Speech Outlining His Concerns Over Markwayne Mullin's Nomination To Lead DHS Ahead Of Confirmation Vote
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Delivers Floor Speech Outlining His Concerns Over Markwayne Mullin's Nomination To Lead DHS Ahead Of Confirmation Vote
Ahead of the confirmation vote of Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Commi
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: A Modern Watergate." Instead of
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Durbin Presses MAGA Nominee To Lifetime Position On The Court Of International Trade About Inflammatory Social Media Posts Spreading Conspiracy Theories About January 6 Insurrection
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Presses MAGA Nominee To Lifetime Position On The Court Of International Trade About Inflammatory Social Media Posts Spreading Conspiracy Theories About January 6 Insurrection
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Durbin questioned if Kara Westercamp has the temperament to serve given her hateful and inflammatory social media posts against Senate Republicans and others
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democrati
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Durbin Presses MAGA Nominee To Lifetime Position On The Court Of International Trade About Inflammatory Social Media Posts Spreading Conspiracy Theories About January 6 Insurrection
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Durbin Presses MAGA Nominee To Lifetime Position On The Court Of International Trade About Inflammatory Social Media Posts Spreading Conspiracy Theories About January 6 Insurrection
Durbin questioned if Kara Westercamp has the temperament to serve given her hateful and inflammatory social media posts against Senate Republicans
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Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
Durbin pressed the majority witness on the benefits of Jack Smith testifying under oath considering Republicans' refusal to allow him to testify
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Comm
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Durbin Receives Champion Of Justice Award From Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Receives Champion Of Justice Award From Legal Services Corporation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today received the Champion of Justice Award from the national Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in recognition of his decades of work increasing access to justice for Americans.
LSC is the
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Durbin Receives Champion Of Justice Award From Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Durbin Receives Champion Of Justice Award From Legal Services Corporation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today received the Champion of Justice Award from the national Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in recognition of his decades of work increasing access to j
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Durbin Statement On California Jury Ruling Against Meta, YouTube In Landmark Trial
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On California Jury Ruling Against Meta, YouTube In Landmark Trial
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a jury in Los Angeles, California found Meta and YouTube negligent in a benchmark social media addiction trial:
"These back-to-back decisions
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Durbin Statement On California Jury Ruling Against Meta, YouTube In Landmark Trial
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Durbin Statement On California Jury Ruling Against Meta, YouTube In Landmark Trial
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a jury in Los Angeles, California found Meta and YouTube negligent in a benchmark social media addiction tri
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Durbin Statement On Colin McDonald Confirmation To Be Assistant Attorney General Targeting 'Fraud
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Colin McDonald Confirmation To Be Assistant Attorney General Targeting 'Fraud'
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Colin McDonald to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement
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Durbin Statement On Markwayne Mullin Confirmation
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Markwayne Mullin Confirmation
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after voting against U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK) nomination to be Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary:
"Kristi Noem presided over a DHS that
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Durbin: Trump Wants To Pass The SAVE America Act Because He's Worried About The Outcome Of The Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Durbin: Trump Wants To Pass The SAVE America Act Because He's Worried About The Outcome Of The Midterm Elections
In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, outlined the specific provisions in Republicans' SAVE America Act that would prevent
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During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing, Durbin Denounces The MAGA Nominee Considered Today To A Lifetime Appointment On The Court Of International Trade
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing, Durbin Denounces The MAGA Nominee Considered Today To A Lifetime Appointment On The Court Of International Trade
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Durbin: "After losing before the Supreme Court, he [Trump] wants to stack the courts, including the CIT, with MAGA loyalists who will rule in his favor."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durb
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During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing, Durbin Denounces The MAGA Nominee Considered Today To A Lifetime Appointment On The Court Of International Trade
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing, Durbin Denounces The MAGA Nominee Considered Today To A Lifetime Appointment On The Court Of International Trade
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary C
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G2 Launches Innovations To Help Software Vendors Establish Trust and Scale in the AI Answer Economy
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Launches Innovations To Help Software Vendors Establish Trust and Scale in the AI Answer Economy
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AI has reshaped software discovery and how vendors earn buyer trust.
Buyers increasingly ask AI for recommendations and comparisons, and those systems only answer confidently when they can draw from credible, structured third-party signals. The quality of their results depends on the quality of the
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GE HealthCare to showcase comprehensive cardiology portfolio at ACC.26, including its latest AI-enabled imaging technologies, advanced software solutions, and key collaborations
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release:
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GE HealthCare to showcase comprehensive cardiology portfolio at ACC.26, including its latest AI-enabled imaging technologies, advanced software solutions, and key collaborations
The company will highlight the newly U.S. FDA 510(k) cleared Photonova Spectra photon-counting CT system, ReadyFix fleet management solution enabled to work with MAC VU360 resting ECG workstations, and a new
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Gov. Braun Praises IURC for Strong Defense of Ratepayers Following Utility Hearing, Expresses Disappointment with Utilities' Defense of High Rates
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 25 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Gov. Braun Praises IURC for Strong Defense of Ratepayers Following Utility Hearing, Expresses Disappointment with Utilities' Defense of High Rates
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Gov. Braun will personally review hearing and listening sessions
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today praised the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and Chairman Andy Zay for their strong, ratepayer-first appro
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Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states and territories today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the immediate renewal of Title X family planning grants, warning that a lapse
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Health Resources & Services Administration Publishes Petitions Seeking Compensation for Vaccine-Related Injuries Filed in February 2026
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced the receipt of 95 petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for the period of Feb. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2026.
The program allows for compensation if a petitioner can prove that a vaccine caused a condition not explicitly listed or if symptoms appeared outside the specified windows. To ensure a fair process, the Secretary is required
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House Committee Clears FirstNet Reauthorization, Does Not Address Officer and Public Safety Concerns
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release:
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House Committee Clears FirstNet Reauthorization, Does Not Address Officer and Public Safety Concerns
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Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, expressed concern at the news that the House Energy and Commerce Committee favorably reported H.R. 7386, the "First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Ac
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House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Raskin Delivers Remarks Before European Parliament on Republicans' Overblown Claims of EU Censorship Distracting From Rampant First Amendment Violations in America
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026:
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Ranking Member Raskin Delivers Remarks Before European Parliament on Republicans' Overblown Claims of EU Censorship Distracting from Rampant First Amendment Violations in America
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered remarks before the European Parliament, at a hearing of the Committee
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How can a spring run cause a dog to overheat?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 25 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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How can a spring run cause a dog to overheat?
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -When the first warm stretches of spring arrive, pets and people alike head outdoors, eager for fresh air after a long winter. While a brisk run or country drive can sound invigorating to a dog owner, it can be dangerous for a dog, says Dr. Brent Von Schaumburg, a resident in emergency and critical care medicine a
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Ill. Commerce Dept.: Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 26 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release on march 25, 2026:
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Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago
Chicago to serve as strategic hub for innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth; Investment signals company's long-term commitment to doing business in Illinois
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Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Mars Snacking announced that the company
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Ill. Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago
Chicago to serve as strategic hub for innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth; Investment signals company's long-term commitment to doing business in Illinois
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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Mars Snacking announced that the company is creating 600 new
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Ill. Gov. Pritzker Convenes Roundtable on BUILD Initiative to Lower Housing Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Gov. Pritzker Convenes Roundtable on BUILD Initiative to Lower Housing Costs
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL - Governor Pritzker today convened local officials, community members, and construction and business representatives in McLean County to discuss building more housing to lower costs. During the roundtable, the Governor heard from local leaders and discussed how his Building Up
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In Fight Against Fraud, Leading National Organizations Urge CMS to Take Action While Protecting Legitimate Providers and Patient Access
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 25 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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In Fight Against Fraud, Leading National Organizations Urge CMS to Take Action While Protecting Legitimate Providers and Patient Access
The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), LeadingAge, LeadingAge California, and the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) in a March 25, 2026 letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, the Centers for Medicare and
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JLL Advises PT Putragaya Wahana and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on Landmark Investment in the Waldorf Astoria Jakarta
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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JLL Advises PT Putragaya Wahana and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on Landmark Investment in the Waldorf Astoria Jakarta
Strategic transaction enables iconic hospitality brand's entry into Jakarta, Indonesia.
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JAKARTA - JLL, a leading global commercial real estate and investment management firm, has successfully advised on a landmark investment for th
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KCC's President Chosen for Aspen Fellowship
KANKAKEE, Illinois, March 26 -- Kankakee Community College issued the following news:
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KCC's president chosen for Aspen Fellowship
Kankakee Community College President Dr. Michael Boyd knows that the right credential can change a family's trajectory for generations.
Since becoming the college's president in July 2019, he has emphasized the connection between education and family-sustaining careers, often using KCC programs that lead to high-demand jobs in the region to show the value of
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Key Employment Metrics, Market Insights and the Impact of AI Revealed in CompTIA State of Tech Workforce 2026 Report
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 25 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Key employment metrics, market insights and the impact of AI revealed in CompTIA State of Tech Workforce 2026 report
Tech workforce growth of 1.9% and 185,000 new positions forecast for this year
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Technology employment across the United States is forecast to grow at a moderate rate this year, according to the "State of the Tech Workforce 2026" report published by CompTIA, the leading global provi
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Kirkland Represents Nexstar Media on $7 Billion Financing in Connection with the TEGNA Acquisition
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Represents Nexstar Media on $7 Billion Financing in Connection with the TEGNA Acquisition
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, in a series of financ
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Loyola University Chicago to confer honorary doctorate on Fay Hartog-Levin
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Loyola University Chicago to confer honorary doctorate on Fay Hartog-Levin
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During its School of Law commencement ceremony on May 9, Loyola University Chicago will confer the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, on the Honorable Fay Hartog-Levin (JD '75) in recognition of her enduring commitment to justice, ethical leadership, and the common good throughout her career in law, public ser
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Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance of Americans
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance of Americans
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general urging Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable mass surveillance of Amer
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Northern Trust Asset Management Ranks Fourth in Barron's Best Fund Families of 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release:
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Northern Trust Asset Management Ranks Fourth in Barron's Best Fund Families of 2025
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Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025, was recognized among the top fund families of 2025 by Barron's. Northern Trust Asset Manageme
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Northern Trust Corporation to Webcast First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Stockholders
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release:
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Northern Trust Corporation to Webcast First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Annual Meeting of Stockholders
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Northern Trust Corporation announced today that it will webcast its first quarter earnings conference call live on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The call will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. CT, following the release that
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Olivet Nazarene University: Academic Partnership Benefits Transfer Students
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 25 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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New Academic Partnership Benefits Transfer Students
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Olivet Nazarene University and Waubonsee Community College (WCC) recently entered into a new partnership initiative to help make students' path to their bachelor's degree smoother and more affordable. The Transfer Scholars Program is designed to simplify the transfer experience from WCC to Olivet through dual enrollment with dual academic advisi
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Q&A with Madhav Rajan: UChicago's ambitions for deeper global engagement
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Q&A with Madhav Rajan: UChicago's ambitions for deeper global engagement
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Last summer, Madhav Rajan, dean of the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, was also appointed to a new role as UChicago's chief global strategist-representing the University as a whole.
We recently sat down with Rajan to discuss his vision for global engagement at UChicago. At the top of his agenda is to better co
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Rob Bonta Vows to Protect Californians From Thinking Satire is Real
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Rob Bonta Vows to Protect Californians From Thinking Satire is Real
(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -In the growing world of artificial intelligence and online editing tools, it is more imperative than ever that the First Amendment right to free speech be given the highest level of protection. This is why the Liberty Justice Center has filed a number of amicus briefs on this issue
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SC State Partners With Kaplan to Offer All Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep, Skills Development Courses
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, March 26 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news:
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SC State partners with Kaplan to offer all students free comprehensive test prep, skills development courses
Author: Am Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing, swatson2@scsu.edu
South Carolina State University has partnered with global education company Kaplan to help its students achieve their academic goals and prepare for long-term career success.
All SC St
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State Insurance Regulators Look to the Future of Market Conduct Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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State Insurance Regulators Look to the Future of Market Conduct Regulation
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Solvency regulation and market regulation represent the two main pillars of insurance regulation, and states have directed considerable attention and energy to solvency regulation since the Great Financial Crisis.
Recognizing the need, however, for an up-
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Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release:
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Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, h
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Trump admin bails out private equity, private credit with 401(k)s
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Trump admin bails out private equity, private credit with 401(k)s
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Trump administration seeks to bail out private equity, credit with workers' 401(k) savings, PESP warns
New rule expands access to private equity despite evidence of underperformance, high fees, and illiquidity risk
WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump White House yesterday concluded review of a new rule expa
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Weight Loss Medications May Affect Some Complications After Panniculectomy
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, March 25 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Weight Loss Medications May Affect Some Complications After Panniculectomy
For GLP-1 users, some risks are higher but others lower, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, sugge
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Wintersteiger Announces Acquisition of QBL
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news:
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Wintersteiger Announces Acquisition of QBL
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (March 24, 2026) - Wintersteiger has acquired QBL, a prominent provider of storage and drying systems for the sports industry, in a move that significantly expands its capabilities to serve resorts, sports facilities and ski areas across the North American market.
The acquisition, set to officia
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