News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AFA Wright Memorial Chapter Commemorates William H. Pitsenbarger
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Wright Memorial Chapter Commemorates William H. Pitsenbarger
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AFA's Wright Memorial Chapter 212 in Dayton, Ohio, led a multi-event commemoration honoring the 60th anniversary of SSgt. William H. Pitsenbarger and his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
More than 700 individuals participated in the ceremonies, film screenings, community discussions
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AFP-CO Applauds Gov. Polis for Vetoing Bill Threatening Worker Freedom
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-CO Applauds Gov. Polis for Vetoing Bill Threatening Worker Freedom
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DENVER, CO -Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) today thanked Governor Jared Polis for vetoing legislation that would have undermined worker freedom and limited opportunities for Colorado workers.
AFP-CO Deputy State Director Brittany Trujillo issued the following statement:
"AFP thanks Go
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AFP-IL Slams Record-Breaking State Budget, Middle-of-the-night Legislating as Reckless
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-IL Slams Record-Breaking State Budget, Middle-of-the-night Legislating as Reckless
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SPRINGFIELD, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today criticized the Illinois Democrats' passage of the FY 2027 state budget -the largest in Illinois history -warning that continued overspending and tax hikes will further strain families and weaken the state's economic out
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AFP-IL Statement on Megaproject Bill Failure
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-IL Statement on Megaproject Bill Failure
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SPRINGFIELD, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today responded to the Illinois General Assembly's failure to pass megaproject legislation before the end of session, highlighting the defeat of harmful provisions that would have put property taxpayers at risk.
The General Assembly did not rush through a late-nigh
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AFP-Illinois Applauds Passage of HB 5524 to Improve Energy Cost Transparency
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-Illinois Applauds Passage of HB 5524 to Improve Energy Cost Transparency
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SPRINGFIELD, IL -Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) today welcomed the Illinois General Assembly's passage of HB 5524, legislation aimed at improving transparency in energy utility costs for consumers across the state.
AFP-IL emphasized that greater transparency is a critical step tow
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Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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Agricultural Groups Call for End to Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers
Author: Bryan Goodman
Sixty-five state and national groups, including the National Corn Growers Association, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today calling on him to end countervailing duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco to ease the pain felt by farmers as fertiliz
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 60.
As documented below at least 60 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Wor
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Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
LANSING, Michigan, June 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans at risk. In their comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor (PDF
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Bates College: Commencement 2026 - Into the Future With Heart, Humanity, and Curiosity
LEWISTON, Maine, June 2 -- Bates College issued the following news:
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Commencement 2026: Into the future with heart, humanity, and curiosity
By Mary Pols and Alexandra DeMarco
The skies were changeable but the mood was resoundingly upbeat on Sunday, May 31, as 480 members of the Class of 2026 celebrated their Bates graduation surrounded by family and friends, and bolstered by speeches that dwelled on bright promises, both those already delivered and those to come.
From the bestselling a
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Binghamton's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Achieves CAPTE Accreditation
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton's Doctor of Physical Therapy program achieves CAPTE accreditation
Recognition underscores commitment to academic excellence and community impact
By Natalie Blando-George
Binghamton University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (opens in a new window), marking a major milestone for the U
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BREAKING: Jen Kiggans Caught Red-Handed Scrubbing Website to Remove Promises of 'Cutting Inflation' & Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Jen Kiggans Caught Red-Handed Scrubbing Website to Remove Promises of 'Cutting Inflation' & Lower Gas Prices
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DOGWOOD : "As Costs Rise, Kiggans Wipes Mention Of Gas Prices From Her Website"
New reporting exposes vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans by revealing that she secretly "removed parts of her campaign website discussing the cost of gas and the econom
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Champion for Science Education Begins Term as 2026-2027 President of the National Science Teaching Association
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release:
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Champion for Science Education Begins Term as 2026-2027 President of the National Science Teaching Association
MCLEAN, Va. -- On June 1, Donna L. Governor, PhD, professor of science education in the Department of Middle Grades, Science and Secondary Education at the University of North Georgia, became the 2026-2027 President of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), the
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Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson University doctoral student Nima Zafarmomen is using artificial intelligence to tackle one of engineering's growing challenges: predicting and managing stormwater risks.
His innovative research in hydroinformatics and urban water systems has earned him the J
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Clemson Honors student named 2026 Astronaut Scholar
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Honors student named 2026 Astronaut Scholar
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Clemson University physics major Drew Hodges is exploring the intersection of space research and nuclear engineering -work that recently earned him a 2026 Astronaut Scholarship.
The award provides $15,000 in financial support, access to industry mentors and an opportunity to present his research in atmospheric and space physics at the foundation's nat
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Construction Spending Rises 0.9 Percent Annually In April; Association Urges Officials To Renew Highway And Transit Funding By September
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Spending Rises 0.9 Percent Annually In April; Association Urges Officials To Renew Highway And Transit Funding By September
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Contracting Officials Cite Vital Role of Highway Spending in Supporting Economic Growth Nationwide As They Note Total Nonresidential Construction Spending Has Risen Only When Road Projects Increase
Construction spend
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DeLauro Statement on Court Temporarily Blocking President Trump's Corrupt $1.8 Billion Criminal Payout Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:
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DeLauro Statement on Court Temporarily Blocking President Trump's Corrupt $1.8 Billion Criminal Payout Scheme
Following the ruling by a federal judge for the Eastern District of Virginia temporarily blocking the creation of President Trump's corrupt $1.8 billion criminal payout scheme, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro
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ERDC Alumni Association Awards Scholarships to Eleven 2026 High School Graduates
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, June 2 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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The ERDC Alumni Association awards scholarships to eleven 2026 high school graduates
By Annette Kirklin, public affairs specialist, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association recently announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarships. Eleven high-school graduates were recognized
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FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10919) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman:
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FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion: Recent Legal Developments
Regulation of medication abortion drugs is a salient issue for federal policymakers, particularly amid continued litigation over the conditions in which these drugs may be available to pregnant patients. Some of the more prominent pendi
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Federal Court Reverses OPM's Disability Retirement Decision
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Federal Court Reverses OPM's Disability Retirement Decision
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In April 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit made a significant decision in Garland vs. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The court reversed a previous ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and granted disability retirement
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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Launches Spa Garcon Eclat Experience
TORONTO, Ontario, June 1 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Launches Spa Garcon Eclat Experience
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A new milestone in luxury hair wellness has been reached in Madrid with the launch of Spa Garcon Eclat, an innovative spa device for the scalp. Developed by Maletti, Spa Garcon Eclat will be available for the first time in Spain only at the Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid until July 2
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Governor Spanberger Sends General Assembly Leadership Updated Revenue Forecast
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Sends General Assembly Leadership Updated Revenue Forecast
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RICHMOND, VA -In a letter sent to Senator L. Louise Lucas and Delegate Luke Torian -Chairs of the Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee and House Appropriations Committee, Governor Abigail Spanberger today shared the updated revenue forecast she directed state officials to conduct.
The updated revenu
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Governor Stein Announces Special Superior Court Nomination
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein Announces Special Superior Court Nomination
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Today Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial nomination:
Caitlin M. Poe as a Special Superior Court judge. Poe is filling the vacancy created when the Honorable A. Todd Brown retired.
* Poe has served as a litigation attorney since 2012 and is currently a partner at Williams Mullen. She also clerked for
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Griffith Announces More Than $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces More Than $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows:
* $721,902 to support research related to Cryptococcus. This fungus is found naturally in the environment in so
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Hickenlooper in MS NOW Op-Ed: "Some people believe Peters was sentenced too harshly and deserved clemency. I couldn't disagree more."
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper in MS NOW Op-Ed: "Some people believe Peters was sentenced too harshly and deserved clemency. I couldn't disagree more."
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Hickenlooper: "It should not be controversial to say people who attack American democracy should not receive taxpayer-funded payouts."
Peters walked out of prison this morning, immediately continued to spread election lies
Hickenlooper leads an amendment to b
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Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth
New upper midscale brand builds on the success of Graduate by Hilton, bringing college town hospitality to a broader range of markets
* Undergraduate by Hilton is an upper-midscale hotel brand that expands Hilton's collegiate hospitality strategy into more college markets, building on and complementing
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Hilton's Curio and Tapestry Collections Each Celebrate 200th Hotel Milestones, Contributing Towards Hilton's Rapidly Growing Lifestyle Portfolio
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Hilton's Curio and Tapestry Collections Each Celebrate 200th Hotel Milestones, Contributing Towards Hilton's Rapidly Growing Lifestyle Portfolio
* Hilton's Lifestyle portfolio continues to expand globally, led by growth across Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
* Curio Collection by Hilton has surpassed 200 open hotels worldwide, spanning nearly 50 countries and territori
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Innovative Bedside PET Scanner Enables Real-Time Imaging for Interventional Procedures
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Innovative Bedside PET Scanner Enables Real-Time Imaging for Interventional Procedures
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Los Angeles - A newly developed portable, point-of-care PET technology can image any organ, delivering high-quality results to guide interventional procedures. With real-time visual feedback, the bedside technology provides a cost-effective approach for hospitals
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Institute for Justice Tells Wisconsin: Forming an LLC Doesn't Make Cookies Dangerous
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Institute for Justice Tells Wisconsin: Forming an LLC Doesn't Make Cookies Dangerous
Across Wisconsin, home bakers are getting bad advice from the state government, which is telling them to stop selling their foods through a business entity, like an LLC. Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to Gabe Johnson-Karp, Assistant Attorney General for the State of Wisconsin, urging the Depa
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Institute for Justice: Victory! City of Jacksonville, NC, Chooses Not to Appeal Food Truck Decision, Cuts Checks Instead
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Victory! City of Jacksonville, NC, Chooses Not to Appeal Food Truck Decision, Cuts Checks Instead
Anthony "Tony" Proctor and Octavius "Ray" Raymond, local food truck owners of "The Spot" and "The Cheesesteak Hustle," respectively, and Nicole Gonzalez, who owns Northwoods Urban Farm in Jacksonville, North Carolina, can finally celebrate a legal victory years in the making. The city of Jacksonville
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ITIF Welcomes Michelle Lopes Maldonado as Associate Director of AI Policy
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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ITIF Welcomes Michelle Lopes Maldonado as Associate Director of AI Policy
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WASHINGTON-The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the world's leading think tank for science and technology policy, today welcomed former Virginia Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado on board as associate director of AI policy.
Maldonado is a recogniz
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Jefferson Lab Begins New Era Under SURATech Leadership
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 2 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Jefferson Lab Begins New Era Under SURATech Leadership
Transition ensures the lab will seamlessly continue to advance its science and technology mission
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Effective today, SURATech has officially assumed management and operating responsibilities for the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, marking a
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Labor Leaders Demand Answers From NLRB Leadership About Addressing Backlog of Workers' Cases
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Labor Leaders Demand Answers from NLRB Leadership about Addressing Backlog of Workers' Cases
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member DeSaulnier, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), demanded answers from General Coun
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Martin G. Pomper, MD, PhD, Receives 2026 Benedict Cassen Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Nucl
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Martin G. Pomper, MD, PhD, Receives 2026 Benedict Cassen Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Nucl
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LOS ANGELES - Martin G. Pomper, MD, PhD, known for his pioneering work in molecular imaging and the development of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted agents, was awarded the Benedict Cassen Prize during the Society of Nuclear Medicine
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MISS. LAWMAKERS SEEK TO RESTORE PROTECT LIFE RULE, KEEP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM SUPPORTING ABORTIONS
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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MISS. LAWMAKERS SEEK TO RESTORE PROTECT LIFE RULE, KEEP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FROM SUPPORTING ABORTIONS
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Hyde-Smith, Wicker, Kelly, Guest Among Lawmakers Asking Trump HHS to Strike Biden-era Pro-Abortion Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) are part of push for the T
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Modular Building Institute and Center for Offsite Construction at New York Institute of Technology Partner to Launch Accreditation Board for Offsite Construction Education
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 2 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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Modular Building Institute and Center for Offsite Construction at New York Institute of Technology Partner to Launch Accreditation Board for Offsite Construction Education
New accrediting body will support university degree programs preparing the next generation of offsite construction professionals
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The Modular Building Institute (MBI) and the Center for Offsite Construction (CfOC)
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National Park Service Announces Leasing Opportunity for Bluffs Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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National Park Service Announces Leasing Opportunity for Bluffs Lodge on the Blue Ridge Parkway
LAUREL SPRINGS, N.C. -- The Blue Ridge Parkway announced today a leasing opportunity for the Bluffs Lodge, a historic motor lodge located at milepost 241.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Laurel Springs, N.C. The Request for Proposals process invites interested indi
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New Study Details The RV Industry's $159 Billion Economic Impact On The United States Economy
HERNDON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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New Study Details The RV Industry's $159 Billion Economic Impact On The United States Economy
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A new comprehensive economic impact study released today reveals that the RV industry continues to serve as a major driver of the American economy, generating $159 billion in total annual economic output. The study, RVs Move America, demonstrates that the industry supports 643,238 j
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New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager"
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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New York Public Library and TALEA Beer Co. Announce "Liberty Lager"
Inspired by George Washington's 1757 recipe and drawn from the Library's collections, the beer was made by TALEA for the United States' 250th anniversary.
The Library launches "250 Years" with a limited-edition NYPL card featuring the Declaration of Independence, a "Reading America" book list with book giveaways and free
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Next-Generation PET Tracer Enables Rapid, High-Precision Detection of Kidney Cancer
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Next-Generation PET Tracer Enables Rapid, High-Precision Detection of Kidney Cancer
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Los Angeles - A new PET tracer targeting carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) has demonstrated exceptional sensitivity and high tumor-to-background contrast in detecting clear cell renal cell carcinoma ( ccRCC ), according to early clinical research. The newly developed trac
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Novel Radiotracer Images Overactive Adrenal Glands to Avoid Invasive Primary Aldosteronism Procedure
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Novel Radiotracer Images Overactive Adrenal Glands to Avoid Invasive Primary Aldosteronism Procedure
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Los Angeles - A new first-in-human study has validated a PET radiotracer that can effectively image overactive adrenal glands, offering an alternative to the highly invasive procedure currently utilized to diagnose primary aldosteronism. This approac
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Operation Checkmate results in 52 arrests, including 36 commercial truck drivers
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
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Operation Checkmate results in 52 arrests, including 36 commercial truck drivers
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Yuma, Ariz. -During the week of May 11-15, U.S. Border Patrol agents from Yuma Sector arrested 52 individuals during Operation Checkmate for being in the U.S. illegally, of which 36 were driving semi-trucks. Operation Checkmate enhances public safety through enforcement of immig
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PET Imaging Tracks Whole-Body Metabolic Changes After Bariatric Surgery
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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PET Imaging Tracks Whole-Body Metabolic Changes After Bariatric Surgery
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Los Angeles - A novel PET imaging framework reveals that bariatric surgery impacts not only body weight, but also the metabolic function of multiple organs. These PET-derived insights into organ-level responses to surgery could support more precise treatment monitoring and perso
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PET Suggests Potential CTE Biomarker in Living Humans
RESTON, Virginia, May 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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PET Suggests Potential CTE Biomarker in Living Humans
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Los Angeles - A first-in-class PET imaging approach can accurately detect a biomarker for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a devastating neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head impact. Rather than waiting until after death for definitive diagnosis, this imaging biomarker ha
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POLITICO Names Will Steakin Political Correspondent
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 1, 2026:
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POLITICO Names Will Steakin Political Correspondent
Announcement from Editorial Director of Politics and Polling, Jonathan Lai, Executive Editor, Washington, Julia Marsh, and Senior Executive Editor, North America, Alex Burns:
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We are thrilled to announce that Will Steakin will be joining POLITICO as a political correspondent.
Will comes aboard at a pivotal moment in American politics, as Re
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Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Estes Leads Letter to Reissue the Protect Life Rule
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U.S. Representative Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter alongside U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reissue the Protect Life Rule to restore crucial safeguards to the Title X Family Planning Program.
Reissuing the Protect Life Rule, which previously e
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Rep. Neal Issues Statement on Court Halting Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Criminals
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement:
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Neal Statement on Court Halting Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Criminals
SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement following reports that a federal judge in Virginia blocked the Trump Administration from any further action on their $1.8 billion slush fund as lawsuits
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Reproductive Freedom for All Marks Pride Month, Condemns Trump Administration Policies
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following memorandum:
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MEMO: Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates and Stands with LGBTQIA+ Communities
TO: Interested Parties
Pride Month is a moment to celebrate the contributions, history, and political power of LGBTQIA+ communities across the country. From the Stonewall uprising that launched the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement to decades of organizing that
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Republican Party of Virginia Announces Candidates for House Seats
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news:
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Republican Party of Virginia Announces Candidates for U.S. House Seats
Today, the Republican Party of Virginia announced that the following candidates have qualified to appear on the August 4 Republican primary ballot.
1st Congressional District
* Rob Wittman
2nd Congressional District
* Jen Kiggans
3rd Congressional District
* Edwin Rivera
4th Congressional District
* Candidate TBD by Au
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Richard E. Carson, PhD, Receives SNMMI 2026 Paul C. Aebersold Award for Outstanding Achievement in B
RESTON, Virginia, May 31 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Richard E. Carson, PhD, Receives SNMMI 2026 Paul C. Aebersold Award for Outstanding Achievement in B
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Rebecca Maxey
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rmaxey@snmmi.org
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Los Angeles - Richard E. Carson, PhD, has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Paul C. Aebersold Award. Carson is professor of Biomed
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of SIA International Relations Committee
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of SIA International Relations Committee
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Mariana Ramirez and Vanesa Cabral will lead the committee in internationally representing and advocating for SIA members in the security industry.
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new leadership of the SIA International Rel
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets June 4 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on June 4, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol:
Nominees
* Mr. Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador
* Mr. William Trachman, of Colorado, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Republic of Tanzania
* The Honor
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SNMMI Image of the Year: Novel PET Tracer Detects Deep Vein Thrombosis Clots in Legs and Lungs
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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SNMMI Image of the Year: Novel PET Tracer Detects Deep Vein Thrombosis Clots in Legs and Lungs
SNMMIof the Year: Novel PET Tracer Detects Deep Vein Thrombosis Clots in Legs and Lungs
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Los Angeles - A novel PET radiotracer can accurately detect deep vein thrombosis in the legs and reveal whether clots have migrated to the lungs. By enabling whole-b
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Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Announces 2026 Fellows
RESTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Announces 2026 Fellows
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Los Angeles - The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) recognized six new Fellows today during a plenary session at the society's 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 30 through June 2. Established in 2016, the SNMMI Fellowship recognizes distinguished service to
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Groups Threaten to Sue Over Chronic Microplastic Pollution in Charleston Harbor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Groups threaten to sue over chronic microplastic pollution in Charleston Harbor
Three companies and SC Ports Authority implicated in violations of federal law
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CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Today, on behalf of Charleston Waterkeeper, the Southern Environmental Law Center sent a notice of intent to sue over extensive microplastic pollution in the Charleston Harbor. The notice identifies
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STRI Special Events, May 2026
PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 29 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news:
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Special events
STRI special events, May 2026
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Q?Bus debuts manatee activity, Pollinator Festival at the Summit Botanical Garden, Creative Candle Workshop, Coffee Break Trading Edition at the Tupper Center and more!
Global Big Day at Punta Culebra
The Punta Culebra Nature Center Bienteveo Team recorded 46 bird species during Global Big Day, surpassing the 2024 count and the 2025 Chr
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T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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T-38 Talon fleet return to flying status
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ARLINGTON, Virginia -
The T-38 Talon fleet-wide operational pause was lifted May 28, 2026, across Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Global Strike Command.
The Air Force continues making progress toward safely returning the fleet to service and anticipa
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The Nature Conservancy Celebrates International Pride Day and Pride Month 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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The Nature Conservancy Celebrates International Pride Day and Pride Month 2026
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At The Nature Conservancy, we celebrate all our employees-and this June, we're excited to celebrate our LGBTQ+ employees on International Pride Day (June 28) and during Pride Month, and to recognize their contributions toward creating a future with a liveable climate, healthy communities and thriving na
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TowBoatUS Detroit Assumes New Ownership and Builds on Established Service of Boaters Along Detroit River
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 2 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Detroit Assumes New Ownership and Builds on Established Service of Boaters Along Detroit River
DETROIT, Mich - June 1, 2026 - TowBoatU.S. Detroit, the recipient of the 2025 Smooth Sailing award and an around-the-clock on-water towing assistance provider has just announced new ownership. Led and managed by Rob Molnar, he also owns and operates neighboring Gibraltar Boat Yard,
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Trump Administration Pushes for Non- Disclosure Agreements from all Federal Employees
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Trump Administration Pushes for Non- Disclosure Agreements from all Federal Employees
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The Office of Personnel Management issued a notice with a request for comment last week on a draft non -disclosure agreement to be used by federal agencies for their employees, both current and future hires. In response, NARFE notes : "
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U.S. Department of Education Celebrates June as Second Annual Title IX Month
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Celebrates June as Second Annual Title IX Month
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that it is again recognizing June as 'Title IX Month' in honor of the fifty-fourth anniversary of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), signed into law on June 23, 1972. The Department commemorates women's struggle for, and achievement of, equal
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VA. A.G. JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES JOINS COALITION OPPOSING PLAN TO WEAKEN FEDERAL PROTECTIONS FOR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS
Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Endangering Virginians' Futures
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of
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VCU Hosts High-profile Research and Innovation Forums to Drive Regional Collaboration
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU hosts high-profile research and innovation forums to drive regional collaboration
Three events at VCU in May offered a rich environment for higher education research leaders to tackle the most critical issues in the field, ranging from AI to federal funding.
By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Virginia Commonwealth University recently served as a hub fo
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Double Vision - Twin Alums Kenneth and Steven Ender Both Rose to College Presidencies
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Double vision: Twin alums Kenneth and Steven Ender both rose to college presidencies
The School of Business grads credit VCU with putting them on their path, and they have established endowed scholarships at their alma mater.
By Chelyen Davis
When the Ender brothers -- twins Kenneth and Steven -- enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University in 1968, they didn't have their future careers mapped ou
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Virginia Military Institute: McGowan Retires After 50 Years
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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McGowan Retires after 50 Years
"Time just flew by," was the honest reply Terry McGowan gave when asked why he remained at one job for so long. After 50 years of faithful service working in the Military Store at Virginia Military Institute, McGowan has retired.
A lifelong resident of Rockbridge County, McGowan grew up in a blended family and attended Natural Bridge High School. He began work at VMI in
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Virginia Tech: Ancient Oceans Began Suffocating Millions of Years Before Triassic Mass Extinction
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Ancient oceans began suffocating millions of years before Triassic mass extinction
By Kelly Izlar
One of the most devastating extinctions in Earth's history is best known for what didn't die -- dinosaurs.
But the end-Triassic extinction 201 million years ago wiped out roughly 60 percent of Earth's species, and scientists are still piecing together how it unfolded.
New evidence from Virginia Tech geolog
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Virginia Tech: Building Better Materials, One Polymer at a Time
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Building better materials, one polymer at a time
By Syd Morgan
As a fundamental chemist, Assistant Professor Adrian Figg works with polymers -- the building blocks of many of the world's materials.
His research group focuses on developing methods to make polymers more precise -- a challenge few take on because of its difficulty -- while also asking why that precision matters.
The group aims to explore not only
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Virginia Tech: Environmental Engineers Reshape Understanding of Airborne Pollution Particles
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Environmental engineers reshape understanding of airborne pollution particles
By Courtney Sakry
From sizzling bacon in the kitchen to wildfire smoke in the sky, cooking and pollution release microscopic particles that affect humans' health, the air they breathe, and even weather and climate.
New research from Virginia Tech is poised to upend how scientists think about the structure of these tiny airborn
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Virginia Tech: Immersive Display Returns to National D-Day Memorial for America 250
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Immersive display returns to National D-Day Memorial for America 250
The shows on June 5-6 will not only include the original retelling of the efforts leading up to and including the Normandy invasion, but a new prelude connecting those events to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing.
By Travis Williams
A lingering question emerged following the National D-Day Memorial Foundation's d
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Virginia Tech: International Scientists to Assemble in Roanoke to Unlock the Medicine of Exercise
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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International scientists to assemble in Roanoke to unlock the medicine of exercise
More than 40 speakers and 250 attendees are expected for the 20th International Biochemistry of Exercise Conference, hosted in Roanoke by Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC.
By Matt Chittum
The world's largest continuing gathering of scientists who investigate the potential of exercise to fight disea
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Virginia Tech: Laszlo Horvath Named Head of Department of Sustainable Biomaterials
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Laszlo Horvath named head of Department of Sustainable Biomaterials
The packaging engineering leader and longtime faculty member will begin new role Aug. 10.
By Max Esterhuizen
Laszlo Horvath, professor and current interim department head in the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech, has been named the next head of the department, effective Aug. 10.
A faculty member in the College of Natural R
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Virginia Tech: Roger Ramirez-Barrios Told the Class of 2026 They Were Like Parasites - It Was a Compliment
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Roger Ramirez-Barrios told the Class of 2026 they were like parasites. It was a compliment.
By Andrew Mann
Calling veterinary college graduates a bunch of parasites is not what the adoring parents, friends, and families were expecting.
But as Roger Ramirez-Barrios, clinical professor of veterinary parasitology, walked to the podium, he had a plan prepared, ready to engage the Class of 2026 Virginia-Maryland Coll
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Virginia Tech: Student Research Connects Housing Instability to Children's Health
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Student research connects housing instability to children's health
As a student, Satya Fisher '23 teamed up with Assistant Professor Jaeyong Yoo on research project that was recently published - a project that has led Fisher into a career in affordable housing policy and development.
By Jimmy Robertson
In 2022, Kelly Avery, associate professor of practice in the Department of Apparel, Housing and Resour
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VSB Seeks Comment on Proposed Legal Ethics Opinion 1902, Duties When Opposing Counsel Fails to Review and Correct Generative Artificial Intelligence Outputs
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news:
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VSB Seeks Comment on Proposed Legal Ethics Opinion 1902, Duties When Opposing Counsel Fails to Review and Correct Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Outputs
The Virginia State Bar's Legal Ethics Committee seeks public comment on proposed Legal Ethics Opinion 1902: Duties When Opposing Counsel Fails to Review and Correct Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Outputs; Diligence; Competence; Duty to Repo
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VSB Seeks Public Comment on Amendments to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14, Re: Client With Diminished Capacity
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news:
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VSB Seeks Public Comment on Amendments to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14, Re: client with diminished capacity
Pursuant to Part 6, IV 10-2(C) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Virginia State Bar is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14.
The Virginia State Bar (VSB) seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14
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Walter Reed, Other Military Hospitals Get 'A' Grade for Patient Care
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Walter Reed, Other Military Hospitals Get 'A' Grade for Patient Care
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The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog "A" hospital safety grade for spring 2026.
Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization, evaluates hospitals nationwide on safety and prevention measures, including those concerning errors, injuries and infections. It assi
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WOW.DHS.GOV: DHS Adds Another 5,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens to "Worst of the Worst" Website
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WOW.DHS.GOV: DHS Adds Another 5,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens to "Worst of the Worst" Website
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Nothing will slow ICE down from arresting the worst of the worst across the country and removing them from our communities
WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the "Worst of the Worst" (WOW) website, WOW.DHS.gov, has been updated with yet another 5,
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