News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AFA Opposes Proposed Robotic and Autonomous Command
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Opposes Proposed Robotic and Autonomous Command
The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA), in a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), expressed its strong objection to pending legislation intended to establish a new combatant command for Robotic and Autonomous Systems.
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Alexandria (Va.): Commemorate America250 With a 1776 Sing-Along and Panel Discussion
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 9 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release:
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Commemorate America250 with a 1776 Sing-Along and Panel Discussion
Historic Alexandria invites the community to experience a special 1776 Sing-Along & Panel Discussion on Saturday, July 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street.
1776 Singalong and Panel Discussion
Presented in partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War and American Battlefi
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Amentum Recognized as One of America's Best Companies 2026 by TIME Magazine
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, July 9 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release:
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Amentum Recognized as One of America's Best Companies 2026 by TIME Magazine
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CHANTILLY, Va., July 9, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global advanced engineering and technology company, has been named to the list of America's Best Companies 2026 by TIME Magazine. America's Best Companies, an annual ranking by TIME magazine in partnershi
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Americans for Prosperity Applauds Governor Scott's EO to Expand Health Insurance Access
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity Applauds Governor Scott's EO to Expand Health Insurance Access
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Montpelier, Vermont - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Phil Scott's Executive Order 05-26, which modernizes Vermont's healthcare laws and directs state agencies to start using their existing authority to lower costs.
AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connoll
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ASAM Recaps 2026 State Legislative Sessions with Mid-Year Report
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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ASAM Recaps 2026 State Legislative Sessions with Mid-Year Report
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Addiction-related policy continued to be a major focus for state legislatures throughout the first half of 2026. The American Society of Addiction Medicine's (ASAM) 2026 Mid-Year Report: Trends in Addiction Medicine State Legislation recaps those legislative efforts and summarizes major tr
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to rescind its plan to continue President Trump's illegal tariffs. In their comment letter, the attorneys general push back on the USTR's propos
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, July 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. Once again, Attorney General Rayfield is calling on Trump to stop il
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European Union
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Battlefield Soil Monument Restored at Arlington National Cemetery
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Battlefield Soil Monument Restored at Arlington National Cemetery
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A historic sacred soil marker was restored during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, July 5, renewing a nearly century-old symbol of remembrance that honors Americans who fell on the battlefield during World War I.
The ceremony featured representatives from the American Battle Monuments Commission, American Battle Monuments
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CBA Recognizes 75 Years of Executive Banking School With Celebratory Moments
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Consumer Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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CBA Recognizes 75 Years of Executive Banking School With Celebratory Moments
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Retail Banking's Premier Advanced Educational Program Returns July 19-29, 2026, in Greenville, S.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) today announced nearly 400 bankers will attend its 75th annual Executive Banking School (EBS), the premier advanced educational pr
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Certifying third-party repairs retains customers, signals utility left in goods
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Certifying third-party repairs retains customers, signals utility left in goods
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Certifying a third-party repair service can help companies retain customers by signaling that there's value, or "unused utility," left in broken products, according to a team led by Penn State researchers.
The researchers, who were raised by parents and grandparents with what they call
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Congressional Investigations Expert Giancarlo Pellegrini Joins Squire Patton Boggs
TYSONS, Virginia, July 10 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Congressional Investigations Expert Giancarlo Pellegrini Joins Squire Patton Boggs
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs announced that Giancarlo Pellegrini has joined as a partner in its Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, where he will lead the Congressional Investigations Group. Giancarlo joins from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the U.S. House of Representatives
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FCPS Students Achieve National Honors at the 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 8 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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FCPS Students Achieve National Honors at the 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference
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Students from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) won top awards at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) held recently in San Antonio, Texas. The event was held from June 29 to July 2 and attracted more than 16,000 middle and high school students, educators,
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
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July 9, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Michigan jumps from 24th in 2019 to 6th in 2026 under Governor Whitmer's leadership, beating Florida, Georgia, and Indiana
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan's No. 6 ranking from CNBC's America's Top States for Business, earning a
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Governor Appoints Two University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors Members, Renews One Term
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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Governor Appoints Two New UMW Board of Visitors Members, Renews One Term
By Lisa Chinn Marvashti
The Virginia Governor's Office recently announced the appointment of two new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors and renewed the term of a current member.
Kaci Easley of Richmond, director of community engagement and local affairs at Dominion Energy, and Charlie McDa
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Institute for Justice : Victory! South Milwaukee Lets Backyard Skeletons Rest in Peace
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Victory! South Milwaukee Lets Backyard Skeletons Rest in Peace
South Milwaukee will not be sending Sean and Laura Oster's decorative skeletons to an untimely grave after the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter informing them that any such action would be a major First Amendment violation.
"The Office of the Inspector called and said the skeletons can stay," Sean said. "Since seven out of t
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K-9s' Hot Car Deaths Prompt PETA Plea to New Jersey Sheriff: Replace Dogs With Technology
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 10 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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K-9s' Hot Car Deaths Prompt PETA Plea to New Jersey Sheriff: Replace Dogs With Technology
Salem County, N.J. - Following the deaths of Rip and Boomer, two K-9s who died after their handler reportedly left them in a hot patrol vehicle in Salem County, New Jersey, for approximately seven hours on May 29, PETA sent a letter today to Salem County Sheriff Charles Miller, urging him to
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The Coast Guard is scheduled to welcome the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Venturous (WMEC 625) to its new homeport at Base Portsmouth, July 10, 2026.
WHO: U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area senior officer; Cmdr. Catherine Middleton, commanding officer of Coast Gu
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NASCUS Calls for Clearer FISCU Rule Structure in NCUA Comment Letter
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
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NASCUS Calls for Clearer FISCU Rule Structure in NCUA Comment Letter
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ARLINGTON, Va. -The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency's proposed amendments to 12 CFR Part 741, Requirements for Ins
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Nine N.C. counties in exceptional drought as statewide drought continues
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Nine N.C. counties in exceptional drought as statewide drought continues
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Localized heavier rainfall in parts of North Carolina may help alleviate demand for water for irrigation or other uses but did not lead to substantial improvements in the state's drought conditions.
According to the classifications released by the North Carolina Drought Management Adviso
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POLITICO Appoints Founding Spain Editorial Team Ahead of Madrid Playbook Launch
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 -- Politico issued the following news release:
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POLITICO appoints founding Spain editorial team ahead of Madrid Playbook launch
Madrid, Spain - POLITICO has named its first hires in Spain, appointing Angel Villarino as Senior Editor and Enrique (Kike) Andres-Pretel as Deputy Editor, marking the next step in its global expansion ahead of the launch of its first Spanish-language Playbook this fall.
Madrid Playbook will bring POLITICO's signature mix of origina
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POLITICO Names Founding Canberra Playbook Team Ahead of Australia Launch
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 -- Politico issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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POLITICO names founding Canberra Playbook team ahead of Australia launch
Canberra, Australia -- POLITICO today announced the founding editorial team behind Canberra Playbook, marking the next major step in its expansion into Australia, its third continent.
Canberra Playbook will launch on August 17, bringing POLITICO's signature mix of original reporting, political intelligence, insider sourcing
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Rep. John McGuire introduces the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. John McGuire introduces the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Birthright Citizenship Clarification Act of 2026 to reaffirm what it means to be an American citizen and protect our country from those who seek to cheat the citizenship process.
"American citizenship is a privilege, and an honor that must
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Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans' Privacy from AI Chatbot Harms and Require Chatbot Safety Assessments
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Foushee, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Children and Americans' Privacy from AI Chatbot Harms and Require Chatbot Safety Assessments
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 9, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) introduced H.R. 9619, the People-First Chatbot Act, comprehensive legislation to establish strong federal safeguards and protections
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RILA Applauds Senate Advancement of Organized Retail Crime Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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RILA Applauds Senate Advancement of Organized Retail Crime Act
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauds the Senate for including the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) as an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"Leading retailers extend our sincere thanks to Senators Grassley and Durbin for their leadership
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RILA Urges House Action on Common Cents Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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RILA Urges House Action on Common Cents Act
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement about the inclusion of legislation addressing the ongoing penny shortage to the suspension calendar for next week:
"With bipartisan support, RILA urges the House to expeditiously pass The Common Cents Act, which addresses the nation's on
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Second PSMA PET Changes Treatment for Nearly Half of Prostate Cancer Patients
RESTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Second PSMA PET Changes Treatment for Nearly Half of Prostate Cancer Patients
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Media Contact :
Rebecca Maxey
(703) 652-6772
rmaxey@snmmi.org
Reston, VA (July 7, 2026)- A second PSMA PET scan changed treatment plans for nearly half of patients whose first scan was negative, according to new research published in the July issue of The Journ
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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Crapo Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on ITC Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following opening remarks from a June 25, 2026, confirmation hearing for David Foley Jr., Brett Doyle, Peter-Anthony Pappas, Bart Thanhauser and Samuel Negatu to be commissioners of the International Trade Commission:
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"Before us today are five bipartisan individuals nominated to serve as Commissioners at the U.S. International Trade Commission, or ITC.
"They are David Foley, Jr. of Vir
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Squire Patton Boggs Advises Kimball Electronics on Acquisition of Helvoet in Netherlands
TYSONS, Virginia, July 10 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Squire Patton Boggs Advises Kimball Electronics on Acquisition of Helvoet in Netherlands
Squire Patton Boggs has advised Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) on its acquisition of Helvoet Polymer Technologies B.V. ("Helvoet"), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), based in Europe and with operations in India focused on microfluidics, diagnostics, and drug delivery. The tran
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State Dept.: Update on the Trump Administration's Continued Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Update on the Trump Administration's Continued Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
Less than two weeks into the response to the devastating June 24 earthquakes, the Trump Administration continues to coordinate a massive humanitarian response to support the Venezuelan people. Through a swift, comprehensive, whole-of-government response - now reinforced by a new humanitarian
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Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release:
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Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
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Congressional candidates collected $2.1 billion and disbursed $1.3 billion, political parties received $1.1 billion and spent $824.8 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $6.3 billion and spent $4.8 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover
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U.S. Army & the Golden Dome Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13264) by defense policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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The U.S. Army and the Golden Dome Program
What Is Golden Dome?
The Golden Dome for America (Golden Dome) - initially known as the Iron Dome for America - refers to an integrated homeland air and missile defense system being developed by the Department of Defense (DOD),
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UNH Survey Confirms What Americans for Prosperity Has Warned All Along: Vermont's Policies Driving Residents Out of State
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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UNH Survey Confirms What Americans for Prosperity Has Warned All Along: Vermont's Policies Driving Residents Out of State
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Montpelier, Vermont - A new survey from the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Survey Center confirms what Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has been warning: Vermont's policies are making it unaffordable and driving residents out of the state.
AFP Nor
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University of Virginia Researchers Discuss Genetic Discovery to Prevent Strokes in Younger Adults in Q&A
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on July 8, 2026, involving professor of vascular neurology Andrew Southerland:
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Q&A: Why do young, healthy people have strokes?
By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu
University of Virginia researchers have made a discovery that could help prevent stroke in younger people.
Dr. Andrew Southerland, a neurologist and a professor of vascular neurology, led the team that discovered differences
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Unlocking Career Growth: An RVTI Participant's Level 2 Testimony
HERNDON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Unlocking Career Growth: An RVTI Participant's Level 2 Testimony
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The RV Technical Institute's Level 2 course provides a deep understanding and the hands-on skills necessary to successfully troubleshoot, diagnose and repair problems-no matter how unique-in all of an RV's components, including propane, electrical, water, appliances, body, generator, and chassis.
One of the s
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Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Warner, Kaine Press Administration for Answers on Trump's Takeover of DC Golf Courses
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Warner, Kaine Press Administration for Answers on Trump's Takeover of DC Golf Courses
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Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), joined by Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), pressed the Trump Administration for detailed answers to a series of questions on the Department of the Interior's plans for East Potomac Park redevelopmen
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VICIOUS IN VIRGINIA: GOP Challenger Slams John McGuire as Primary Gets Nastier by the Minute
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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VICIOUS IN VIRGINIA: GOP Challenger Slams John McGuire as Primary Gets Nastier by the Minute
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McGuire's primary opponent dubs him "a huge disappointment"
The Republican primary for Virginia's 5th District is heating up as John McGuire faces sharp jabs from fellow Republican Melanie Lucero.
In a recent interview, Lucero did not mince her words against McGuire, calling the Congr
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Virginia Tech: As National Drought Deepens, AI Model Helps Balance Water Demands
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands
By Briana Bittner
As drought strains water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.
Feras Batarseh, associate professor in the Department of B
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Virginia Tech: Brain Has a Brake Against Seizures - Parasite Turns It Off
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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The brain has a brake against seizures. A parasite turns it off
By Andrew Mann
Ira Blader was looking for an enzyme inside samples of infected brain tissue. It should have been everywhere.
It seemingly vanished.
The enzyme produces gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, the chemical that helps keep neurons from firing out of control and helps prevent seizures. In healthy tissue, it appears throughout the brain. In
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Virginia Tech: Pinar Acar Named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pinar Acar named John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow
Acar is an expert in materials and AI-enabled design.
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Pinar Acar, associate professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been named a John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in Mechanical Engineering
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Virginia Tech: Raffaella De Vita Awarded Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellowship
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Raffaella De Vita awarded Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellowship
De Vita is globally recognized for her research in reproductive biomechanics.
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
Raffaella De Vita, professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been honored with the Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellowship was
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Wasserman Schultz, Swim Safety Advocates Highlight Drowning Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz, Swim Safety Advocates Highlight Drowning Prevention Efforts
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North Lauderdale, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened pool safety advocates from Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, Broward Swim Central, Safe Kids Broward, Diversified Swimming Inc., and Every Child A Swimmer to spotlight recent drownings in South Florida and offer solutions to
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Way to Stay at Sea: Hilton Honors and Explora Journeys Launch New Luxury Ocean Travel Rewards
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 10 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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A New Way to Stay at Sea: Hilton Honors and Explora Journeys Launch New Luxury Ocean Travel Rewards
* Exclusive partnership unlocks more rewarding ways for Hilton Honors members to stay, with the ability to earn and redeem Points, along with special member rates, onboard perks, and elevated recognition at sea.
* Hilton Honors members will enjoy benefits across all Explora Journeys
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