Monday - July 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Iowa

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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 15 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach Acting Attorney General Cori Mills today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers wor  more
AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million custom  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers w  more
Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data * July 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general today secured $18 million from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. In October 2023, 23andMe announced tha  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach * July 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9  more
Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data  more
Black Hills region offers same-day nose, throat appointments
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Black Hills region offers same-day nose, throat appointments * July 13, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Black Hills is increasing access to nose and throat services for adults and children with the addition of same-day appointments for those concerns at the Sanford  more
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region June 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices were down 0.5 percent in June, up 3.8 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Midwest region fell 0.5 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 5.6 percent, largely due to a decline i  more
Brian White appointed university general counsel
ITHACA, New York, July 14 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brian White appointed university general counsel * Brian White, vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at Wake Forest University, has been named Cornell's vice president and general counsel. The Executive Committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees approved his appointment on June 15. White will start as Cornell's top legal officer on Aug. 20. Donica Thomas Varner, the university's previous v  more
Capitol Hill Report, 7-14-26
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Hill Report, 7-14-26 * Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE. Topics include: Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing, Iran, U.S. Supreme Court security and the ROAD to Housing Act. *** Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-7-14-26  more
Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Release Records Showing Jack Smith's Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Johnson, Grassley Release Records Showing Jack Smith's Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigative team obtained and reviewed text messages from White House personnel, including messages to and from 44 Members of Congress, as part of the Biden Department of Justice's (DOJ) criminal investigation i  more
Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Highlights Affordability Challenges in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access. The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benef  more
Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award * The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security. (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection   more
Davis, Nunn Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Davis, Nunn Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced H.R. 9668, the Safeguarding Transactions to Outpace Predatory (STOP) Senior Fraud Act, which would help financial institutions protect older adults and vulnerable individuals from financial exploitation by authorizing them to refuse or temporarily delay cer  more
Dr. Miller-Meeks Leads Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate Hepatitis C in America
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Miller-Meeks Leads Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate Hepatitis C in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01) introduced the Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2026, landmark bipartisan legislation to build a nationwide, federally coordinated effort to eliminate the hepatitis C virus in the United States. She is leading the bill alongside Reps. Diana DeGette (CO  more
Ernst Honors Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Honors Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON - Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) honored the life and legacy of her dear friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham (S.C.). Watch Ernst's remarks here. Ernst's full remarks: "I rise today with a heavy heart to honor my dear friend and colleague, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. "Before he ever set foot on thi  more
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mid-States Companies
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Mid-States Companies * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Mid-States Companies of Story County. Throughout the 119 th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "Mid-States Companies' American entrepreneurial s  more
Fed Issues Change in Bank Control Notice Regarding Garst Family Control Group Shares Acquisition
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve Board receives an application seeking approval for a trust to retain voting shares of Greene Investment Co., Jefferson, Iowa, and two Iowa banks through ownership changes. The Federal Reserve said the Jennifer Garst Family Trust UW dated March 8, 2022, with Iowa State Bank as trustee, and Elizabeth Garst, Trust Investment Director, applied under the Change in Bank Control Act to join the Garst Family Control Group. The application would allow t  more
Florida Subpoenas General Mills Over 'Very Harmful' Flour Ingredient Banned in Several Countries
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 15 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Florida Subpoenas General Mills Over 'Very Harmful' Flour Ingredient Banned in Several Countries Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into potassium bromate, a flour additive linked in animal studies to cancer and other health concerns. "It is   more
Grassley Applauds National Science Foundation Award to Support Sustained Rural Prosperity, Unlock Innovation and Boost Bioeconomy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Applauds National Science Foundation Award to Support Sustained Rural Prosperity, Unlock Innovation and Boost Bioeconomy * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded an announcement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that the RuralSTAMINA program would receive a Regional Innovation Engines award of $15 million over two years. The program could receive up to $160 million  more
Grassley Opens Judiciary Hearing on Patent Eligibility, Highlights Need for All Americans to Benefit from Innovation and Advancement
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Opens Judiciary Hearing on Patent Eligibility, Highlights Need for All Americans to Benefit from Innovation and Advancement * Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee "From Genes to Machines: The Patent Eligibility Debate" Tuesday, July 14, 2026 We're here to discuss a cutting-edge legal question - what inventions should b  more
How one nurse found balance and purpose in the nursing float pool
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 14 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * How one nurse found balance and purpose in the nursing float pool * Christine Wilhelm, RN, was involved in a severe car accident in 1993, which ultimately changed her career trajectory forever. After witnessing the diligent and personalized care that her medical team provided throughout her recovery, Wilhelm was inspired to enter the world of health care. This decision was only strengthened by her  more
In the news: Zimmermann offers tips to help kids avoid the 'summer slide'
IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 14 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * In the news: Zimmermann offers tips to help kids avoid the 'summer slide' * Housed in the University of Iowa's College of Education, the Iowa Reading Research Center is launching a free online resource to help parents of young children stay engaged in learning over the summer. Special Education Clinical Assistant Professor Leah Zimmermann, the center's assistant director, says the Spark  more
Initiative to strengthen rural communities through biomanufacturing receives $15 million in federal funding
AMES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Initiative to strengthen rural communities through biomanufacturing receives $15 million in federal funding * Iowa State University Vice President for Research Peter Dorhout explains how the RuralSTAMINA initiative will benefit the region. Video by Dave Olson.  An Iowa State University-led research initiative to bolster the economic vitality of rural communities is one of 12 projects selected for the Nati  more
Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Wapello County Shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 (TNSrpt) -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Iowa Attorney General's Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Wapello County Shooting In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General's Office has concluded that the June 10, 2026, fatal shooting of Michael Douglas Zurek by a Deputy U.S. Marshal was legally justified. The Attorney General's conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa Di  more
Jack Smith's Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Jack Smith's Investigative Team Secretly Obtained Text Messages from 44 Members of Congress Amid Trump Probe * WASHINGTON - Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigative team obtained and reviewed text messages from 44 Members of Congress as part of the Biden Department of Justice's (DOJ) criminal investigation into President Trump. Evidence shows the investigators bypassed a required Filter Team r  more
Kansas State University: Powercat Financial Announces Sara Ray as Director
MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 15 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Powercat Financial announces Sara Ray as director Powercat Financial, Kansas State University's student financial counseling program, will be led by Sara Ray, effective Aug. 2. "I am thrilled to welcome Sara to K-State and our team," said Kathleen Hatch, Morrison Family associate vice president for student well-being. "She brings national higher education leadership in advancing financial skills, confidenc  more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and   more
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement resolving allegations stemming from 23andMe's 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23and  more
Miller-Meeks Honors Pella High School Marching Dutch on House Floor
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Honors Pella High School Marching Dutch on House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) delivered remarks on the House floor congratulating the Pella High School Marching Dutch on their trip to Washington, D.C. for the 250th National Independence Day celebration. Led by 21-year band director Dameon Place, the Pella Marching Dutch includes 22  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General John M. Formella announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General John M. Formella today joined a coalition of 42 states announcing an $18 million bankruptcy claim settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the gen  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compro  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis  more
National Funeral Directors Association Senior VP Witter Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Lesley Witter, senior vice president of advocacy for the the National Funeral Directors Association, from a June 25, 2026, hearing on the Locating Our Unclaimed Veterans Act (H.R. 9006), Hawai'i National Cemetery Act (H.R. 6921), and the discussion draft of the Unclaimed Veterans' Legacy Grant Program Act: * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGa  more
Northwestern Medicine performs first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine performs first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs * Chicago, IL - July 14, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine surgeons have performed the first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs in the United States. Elizabeth Wehrle, a 36-year-old mother from Montezuma, Iowa, received two donor lungs for a second time,  more
Northwestern Medicine performs first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine performs first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs * Chicago, IL - July 14, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine surgeons have performed the first known quadruple-organ transplant involving retransplanted lungs in the United States. Elizabeth Wehrle, a 36-year-old mother from Montezuma, Iowa, received two donor lungs for a second time, a  more
Reasons to Live on Campus
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 14 -- Mount Mercy University posted the following news: * * * Reasons to Live on Campus * College is about more than earning a degree. It's about finding your place and discovering what inspires you. At Mount Mercy University, most undergraduate students live on campus during their first six semesters. While living on campus is part of the Mount Mercy experience, it's also one of the best ways to get involved and make the most of your time as a Mustang. *** Orig  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Reproductive Freedom Champions for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Reproductive Freedom Champions for U.S. Senate * : Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of four reproductive freedom champions running for the U.S. Senate in key races across the country.   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement With 23andMe
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement with 23andMe Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $149,399 from the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement  more
Sabanto and Leaps by Bayer Announce Oversubscribed Series B Financing to Scale Autonomous Technology for Row Crop Farming
LEVERKUSEN, Germany, July 14 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer Group, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, posted the following news release: * * * Sabanto and Leaps by Bayer Announce Oversubscribed Series B Financing to Scale Autonomous Technology for Row Crop Farming * Ames, IA, July 14, 2026 -Sabanto, a leader in autonomous retrofit technology for agriculture, today announced an oversubscribed Series B funding led by Leaps by Bayer with participation by Sustainable Forward Ca  more
Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data   more
University of Georgia: Walcott Selected as Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Walcott selected as interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost He will succeed Benjamin C. Ayers, recently appointed president of Clemson University - University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead announced Tuesday that Ron R. Walcott, vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School, has been named the interim senior vice president for academic a  more
University of Nebraska Partners With Iowa State, Others on Major Biomanufacturing Initiative
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * UNL partners with Iowa State, others on major biomanufacturing initiative Nebraska, Iowa team up to turn agricultural strengths into industries of tomorrow By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a key partner in a collaboration involving about 70 institutions and organizations across Nebraska and Iowa that will create a bioeconomy-focused innovation ecosystem in th  more
USDA Economic Research Service: 'The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records'
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points * This report investigates how survey misreporting of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects our understanding of the relationship between SNAP an  more
White House: Law Enforcement Leaders Across America Support Todd Blanche for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Law Enforcement Leaders Across America Support Todd Blanche for Attorney General President Donald J. Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, has secured strong endorsements from a powerful coalition of law enforcement organizations, state attorneys general, and public officials nationwide. A veteran prosecutor and defense attorney, Mr. Blanche has already delivered clear results as Deputy Attorney General an  more