News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt
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By Julian Layne '25
When Zakaria Butt boarded a flight to the United States on Aug. 19, 2025, he knew surprisingly little about Connecticut or Central Connecticut State University. What began as a leap into the unknown would become one of the most transformative experiences of his life.
A journalism student from England, Butt decid
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A.G. Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires
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AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges
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WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done."
At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten
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AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general moving to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects, including at least five in Washington state.
Federal law requires Do
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AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind ener
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition
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If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for compensation
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and
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Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in Renewable Northwest et al. v. Hegseth et al., a lawsuit brought by several wind industry associations and businesses against the U.S. De
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Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects
ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects
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July 16, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind ener
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Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects
DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects
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July 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general who moved to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind e
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Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
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Oregon is co-leading the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is fighting back against a Pentagon freeze that's blocking wind energy projects nationwide, including here in Oregon. AG Rayfield filed a motion along with 18 other attorneys genera
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Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
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(Hartford, CT) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy
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Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on July 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 17, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh:
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InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot
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Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement:
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Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation to support Indian Country and rural communities across the country, boost Maine's legendary lobster fishing industry and enhance natural resources conservation. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issue
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Court Directs Nevada Lawyer to Respond to Reciprocal Discipline Inquiry
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Court Directs Nevada Lawyer to Respond to Reciprocal Discipline Inquiry
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The Tennessee Supreme Court on July 15 directed Nevada lawyer William Henry Jackson III to respond to its inquiry why discipline imposed by the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada should not also be imposed in Tennessee. The Nevada court suspended Jackson for six months and one day on April
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Democratic Governors Association: Video Seen Across The Nation - Lombardo Caught Lying About Abuse of Power Traffic Stop
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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The Video Seen Across The Nation: Lombardo Caught Lying About Abuse of Power Traffic Stop
Following the body camera footage seen across the nation that shows Governor Joe Lombardo abusing the power of his office to get out of a traffic violation, Lombardo is now blatantly lying that he "complied" with the officer during the traffic stop.
In the video, Lombardo can be heard interrupting the police off
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FHWA Sets Judicial Review Deadline for Nevada SR 361 Realignment Project
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced final federal agency actions for the Nevada State Route 361 realignment project, triggering judicial review deadlines.
The actions cover the proposed realignment of about 13 miles of State Route 361 between Gabbs and Middlegate, Nevada. The project includes construction of a rerouted highway segment to accommodate the U.S. Navy's Fallon Range Training Complex expansion while maintaining
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Five student producers attend the annual #Happens Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, July 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Five student producers attend the annual #Happens Conference
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This past spring semester five WSOU 89.5 FM student producers attended the three-day #Happens Conference experience in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 25-27. The annual conference brings together professionals to network and celebrate music and community.
With a central focus on alternative and rock radio, the conference was established
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Horsford Joins Republic Services Workers on Recycling Line at Largest Recycling Facility in the Nation
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford Joins Republic Services Workers on Recycling Line at Largest Recycling Facility in the Nation
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NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) visited the Southern Nevada Recycling Center as part of his ongoing "Congressman on the Job" series, a district-wide initiative in which he works alongside Nevada workers to experience firsthand the challenges and achievements shaping th
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Ill. A.G. Raoul, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Comptroller of the Currency, FDIC, Fed
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 15, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Gould
Comptroller
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th St., SW Suite 1E-216
Washington, DC 20219
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The Honorable Kevin Warsh
Chairman
Board of Governors of the Fe
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Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program
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PHOENIX (July 17, 2026) -For Amber Marie Reyes and others managing their disease often comes down to what they can afford to eat. A Banner Health-sponsored program that includes a nutrition and food care platform is changing the lives of people like Reyes in an excellent example of Banner's impact on the commun
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N.J. A.G. Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey led a coalition of 23 other states in winning a key ruling today declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside f
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Nebraska FBLA Earns 70 Top 10 Awards at National Leadership Conference
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 18 -- The Nebraska Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Nebraska FBLA Earns 70 Top 10 Awards at National Leadership Conference
Nebraska FBLA members won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.'s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The FBLA Collegiate NLC was held in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 6 - 8, 2026, attracted more than 2,000 college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The Middle School
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Nevada Surpasses 100,000 New Jobs Under Governor Joe Lombardo
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 16 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Nevada Surpasses 100,000 New Jobs Under Governor Joe Lombardo
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CARSON CITY, Nev. - Governor Joe Lombardo announced today that more than 100,000 jobs have been created in Nevada from the start of his administration. Newly released data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) shows the seasonally adjusted total number of nonfarm jobs in Nevada is 1,614,10
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Trump Lying About Elections
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Trump Lying About Elections
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"It is very clear he will use every tool at his disposal to rig our election system solely for his own political gain"
Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's brazen attempt to rewrite history and rig elections:
"Donald Trump is using the office of the pr
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Rosen Demands Answers from TSA Administrator Nominee on Las Vegas Airport ICE Arrest, Pledges to Not Support Until Addressed
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Demands Answers from TSA Administrator Nominee on Las Vegas Airport ICE Arrest, Pledges to Not Support Until Addressed
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) demanded answers from Donald Trump's nominee to become the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), David Cummins, regarding TSA's information sharing agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Leads Senate Colleagues in Demanding More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires. States can request financial assistance from FEMA through Fire Management Ass
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Rosen Statement on Trump Focusing on Old, Debunked Conspiracy Theories While Ignoring Nevadans' Real Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Statement on Trump Focusing on Old, Debunked Conspiracy Theories While Ignoring Nevadans' Real Concerns
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement following Donald Trump's address to the nation earlier this evening, in which he once again peddled false conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, which happened under his watch while he was still in office. Instead of
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Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest
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SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is excited to announce a huge season of construction starts for Superfund contaminated site cleanups across the Pacific Southwest. In total, approximately 8 million cubic yards of uncontrolled contaminated soil will be removed from
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The DIGNITY Act Coalition Surpasses 100+ Endorsements
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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The DIGNITY Act Coalition Surpasses 100+ Endorsements
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393), the coalition behind the legislation has surpassed 100 organizational and stakeholder endorsements. The milestone underscores growing national support for the only viable and bipartisan immigration re
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UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator Gives High School Students a Head Start
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator Gives High School Students a Head Start
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Before receiving their high school diplomas this spring, about 1,800 Southern Nevada students had already earned college credit through UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator, a dual enrollment program.
Representing 18 high schools across the Las Vegas Valley, these graduates crossed the stage wearing more than caps an
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Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S.
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The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing was activated July 13 to support wildland firefighting operations in the western United States, wing officials announced.
The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested four modular airborne firefighting system-capable
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