News Tipoffs - New York Editors
ADL's Task Force on Middle East Minorities Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Assault on Protestant Churches
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release:
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ADL's Task Force on Middle East Minorities Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Assault on Protestant Churches
The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Task Force on Middle East Minorities issued the following statement condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's escalating camp
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Americans for Tax Reform: No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase
A week after its unveiling with Elizabeth Warren, no elected or unelected conservative has endorsed Bernie Moreno's $3 trillion tax increase which would impose a 56% all-in rate on Ohio small businesses and kill 1.8 million jobs nationwide. In fact the conservative opposition to the tax hike is broad and deep.
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Catherine Amirfar Wins 2026 IBA Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award
LONDON, England, July 4 -- The International Bar Association issued the following news release:
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Catherine Amirfar wins 2026 IBA Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award
Catherine Amirfar is announced as the winner of the 2026 International Bar Association (IBA) Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The Award recognises women who have shown exceptional professional excellence and have made a significant contribution to the advancement of women within the legal profession. Awa
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Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses From Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D
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Democracy and Human Rights Promotion in the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49019) on July 2, 2026, entitled "Democracy and Human Rights Promotion in the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy: In Brief" by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Contents
Background ... 1
Change in Prioritization of Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Abroad ... 2
Emphasis on Ideological and Political Priorities ... 6
Congressional Response ... 9
Options for Congress ..
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FAA Proposes Expanded Airbus Helicopter Torque Inspections to Prevent Control Loss
WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed expanded inspections of Airbus helicopters after investigators linked paint on lock-washers to main rotor servo-control torque loss.
The proposed rule would supersede Airworthiness Directive 2025-13-09 and apply to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N and SA-365N1 helicopters. It would retain existing inspection requirements while adding repetit
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Federal Register: USDA Commodity Credit Corporation Issues Final Rule on Organic Certification Cost Share Program
WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, and, as a result, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is issuing this rule to establish OCCSP for 2025 and future program years. The rule specifies the eligibility criteria and payment calculat
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Food Additives & GRAS Substances - A Legal Framework Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11445) on July 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Dorothy C. Kafka:
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Food Additives and GRAS Substances: A Legal Framework
Over the past few decades, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) regulation of food additives has provoked debate. In general, food additives, which include substances such as spices, emulsifiers, and preservatives, are added to foods to improv
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Former Richmond Henrico Health District Director Takes on a New Leadership Role at the Virginia Department of Health
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Former Richmond Henrico Health District Director Takes on a New Leadership Role at the Virginia Department of Health
Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that Elaine Perry, M.D., former director of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) and Central Region health director, is the new Deputy Commissioner for Community Health Services. She succeed
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House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone: Republicans' Disastrous Health Care Agenda Leaves Millions of Americans Without Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Republicans' Disastrous Health Care Agenda Leaves Millions of Americans Without Coverage
One Year After Trump's Big Ugly Bill Cut $1 Trillion in Funding From Medicaid And The Affordable Care Act, One in Four Americans Have Dropped Their Marketplace Coverage
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J
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ICYMI: CBP, ICE, GAO Highlight OBBBA, Secure America Act Funding and Outline Northern Border Security Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news:
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ICYMI: CBP, ICE, GAO Highlight OBBBA, Secure America Act Funding and Outline Northern Border Security Challenges
This week, the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence convened a joint hearing to examine the unique security challenges posed by the Northern border, including its vast geogra
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Leeds Beckett professor's experimental book shortlisted for three publishing awards
LEEDS, England, July 3 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news:
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Leeds Beckett professor's experimental book shortlisted for three publishing awards
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My Works, Ye Might y, published by Athabasca University Press, has been nominated for Trade Non-Fiction Book of the Year, Book Cover Design of the Year and Book Design of the Year.
Professor Bok, who teaches Fine Art in Leeds Beckett's Leeds School of Arts and is a member of the Leeds Arts Research Centre (LARC), is intern
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Living Fossils and Symbols of Resilience: Md. Natural Resources Dept. Scientists Monitor Horseshoe Crabs After Population Recovery in the Region
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 4 (TNSjou) -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news:
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Living Fossils and Symbols of Resilience: DNR Scientists Monitor Horseshoe Crabs After Population Recovery in the Region
A recent study found that horseshoe crabs have bounced back since population declines in 1990s
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Under the vibrant lights of the Ocean City boardwalk Ferris wheel and Slingshot ride, prehistoric animals scuttled onto the shore of a quiet beach by the thous
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Mullin V. Doe: Supreme Court Allows Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11446) on July 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mullin v. Doe: Supreme Court Allows Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Doe held that Congress statutorily barred judicial review of all non-constitutional claims related to a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Homela
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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept.: First-In-Nation Regulations Proposed to Help Stop PFAS at Landfills From Entering Waterways
ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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First-In-Nation Regulations proposed to Help Stop PFAS at Landfills From Entering Waterways
Funding Available to Support Local Implementation
Proposal Builds on New York's Action to Protect New Yorkers and their Environment from Emerging Contaminants
Public Comments Accepted until Sept. 9
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservat
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N.Y. State Dept. of Public Service: Comments Sought Regarding PSEG LI's Utility 2.0 Update
ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release:
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Comments Sought Regarding PSEG LI's Utility 2.0 Update
Plan Submitted for Department Review and Recommendation
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The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is seeking public comment on PSEG Long Island's (PSEG LI) Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan annual update, which includes its Building Efficiency and Electrification (BEE) plan. The Department's review w
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One Year Later: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Helped Secure America
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news:
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One Year Later: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Helped Secure America
Nearly one year after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, the homeland is more secure and American communities are safer. Over the last year, House Committee on Homeland Security and congressional Republicans have worked to ensure federal, state, and local la
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Plaid Announces Collaboration With The Jed Foundation to Advance Mental Health Education
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 4 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release:
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Plaid Announces Collaboration with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Advance Mental Health Education
Louisville, Kentucky & New York City - Plaid, a leading provider of educational programming and learning solutions for student leaders and campus communities, is proud to announce that The Jed Foundation (JED) will provide expert consultation services to update the Plaid Tightrope Online Safety and Risk Mana
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Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, where IRC works with UNHCR on supporting newly arrived people fleeing conflict and disaster
NEW YORK, July 5 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, where IRC works with UNHCR on supporting newly arrived people fleeing conflict and disaster
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Lampedusa, Italy, July 5, 2026 - On a symbolic day that underscores the importance of continued support for people fleeing conflict and disaster, and as global displacement remains at historic highs, Pope Leo XIV meets asylum seekers on Lampedusa, a
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President, Vice President Address Nation in Celebration of America's 250th Birthday
WASHINGTON, July 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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President, Vice President Address Nation in Celebration of America's 250th Birthday
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Summer storms in the nation's capital canceled some of what had been planned for the evening as part of the "Salute to America," a celebration on the National Mall to commemorate America's 250th birthday. Despite the rain, President Donald J. Trump still addressed the nation.
"For two and a half centuries, our American repub
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Requested Medical Aid Bound for Venezuela to Support Health Needs, Post Earthquake
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Requested Medical Aid Bound for Venezuela to Support Health Needs, Post Earthquake
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 514 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 17.1 million defined daily doses of medication
Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chron
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Shapiro Administration Invests $500,000 to Purchase and Process Erie-Area Grapes, Provide Fresh Juice to Local Foodbanks Through Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on July 2, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $500,000 to Purchase and Process Erie-Area Grapes, Provide Fresh Juice to Local Foodbanks through Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System
Emergency purchase from Erie-area grape growers harmed by sudden contract cancellations in March 2026 will support farmers and feed families.
Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania i
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Tribe Swears in Elected Officials at the 2026 Swearing-in Ceremony
AKWESASNE, New York, July 4 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
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Tribe Swears in Elected Officials at the 2026 Swearing-In Ceremony
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe welcomed back Chief Michael Conners and Sub-Chief Agnes "Sweets" Jacobs for consecutive terms, and newly elected Traffic Court Judge 2 Lillian Benedict Barton at the 2026 Tribal Swearing-In Ceremony hosted at the Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron Tribal Administrat
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