Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Louisiana
'Three-Way Collision': How Genes, Mold and Vaccines Might Lead to Autism
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 22 -- 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:
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'Three-Way Collision': How Genes, Mold and Vaccines Might Lead to Autism
Take a genetically susceptible child, expose that child to mold, and then add an immune trigger -- like a vaccine -- that "tips an already-strained system over the edge," and you may create a "three-wa
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026.
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on July 21, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.21.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Fernando Reyes, of Sacramento, has been appointed Legal Advisor at the Public Employment Relations Board. Reyes has been Senior Regional Attorney at the Public Employment Relations Board since 2025, where he was Regional Attorney from 2021 to 2025. He was
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CONGRESSMAN FIELDS' STATEMENT ON THE UPCOMING CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN FIELDS' STATEMENT ON THE UPCOMING CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Cleo Fields released the following statement regarding his decision about the upcoming congressional election:
"After a great deal of prayer and reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress, in the 6th District or any other district in Louisiana. Instead, I will be running
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Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
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Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Hampshire Lag; New Mexico and Texas Top Monthly Gainers, While California and Montana Have the Largest Mont
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Cornyn Questions AG Nominee Blanche on Anti-Weaponization Fund, Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Questions AG Nominee Blanche on Anti-Weaponization Fund, Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
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WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee's hearing on the nomination of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned him on the Settlement Agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, including the anti-weaponization fund and IRS audit immunity, and secured a co
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CSB Releases Bio-Lab Conyers Final Investigation Report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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CSB Releases Bio-Lab Conyers Final Investigation Report
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Final Investigation Report on the Catastrophic 2024 Chemical Fires and Toxic Gas Release at the Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers, Georgia
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Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report into the massive September 29, 2024, c
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Entergy New Orleans hosts annual Energize NOLA Community Fair and Backpack Giveaway
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy New Orleans hosts annual Energize NOLA Community Fair and Backpack Giveaway
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More than 650 community members gathered at the Joe Brown Park Recreation Center for Entergy New Orleans' annual Energize NOLA Community Fair and Backpack Giveaway, an event designed to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year while connecting them with valuable community resources and e
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FHLB Dallas and OnPath Credit Union Award $15K Grant to Help Louisiana Resident Restore Home After Storm Damage
DALLAS, Texas, July 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas and OnPath Credit Union Award $15K Grant to Help Louisiana Resident Restore Home After Storm Damage
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MARRERO, LOUISIANA, July 21, 2026 -After multiple hurricanes damaged Dexter Carey's home in Marrero, Louisiana, Mr. Carey received a FORTIFIED-designated roof thanks to a $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grant f
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing
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Georgetown Law and O'Neill Institute Host Third Annual "Supreme Court Term in Review"
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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Georgetown Law and O'Neill Institute Host Third Annual "Supreme Court Term in Review"
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Co-hosted by the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law and sponsored by the American Constitution Society, the Brennan Center for Justice, the Feminist Majority Foundation, Ms. magazine and Ms. Studios, the third annual "Supreme Court Term in Review" attracted more than 300 guests from Georgetown Law an
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Grambling State Digital Library Representatives Participate in Harvard Library HBCU Archivist and Librarian Program
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 20 -- Grambling State University posted the following news:
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Grambling State Digital Library Representatives Participate in Harvard Library HBCU Archivist and Librarian Program
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GRAMBLING, La. - Adrienne C. Webber, dean of Grambling State University's University Digital Library and Learning Commons, and Felicia Burse, program assistant in the Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies and an archivist, participated in a weeklong professional deve
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulator
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ICYMI: Kennedy in The Advocate: New law aims to help make home ownership easier
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kennedy in The Advocate: New law aims to help make home ownership easier
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) penned this op-ed in The Advocate explaining how the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which included his Build Now Act, will help address the affordable housing crisis in America by increasing the supply of new homes.
Key excerpts of the op-ed are below:
"When moms and dad
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ICYMI: Kennedy questions Intel proposal to build chip production plant in Ireland: "We gave them $8.9 billion"
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kennedy questions Intel proposal to build chip production plant in Ireland: "We gave them $8.9 billion"
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Watch Kennedy's comments here.
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) questioned why Intel announced plans to build its latest chip manufacturing facility in Ireland, rather than the United States, in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.
Key excerpts of the speech are below:
"The De
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James Donovan: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 21 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following Q&A involving James Donovan, dorothy salmon professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law:
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James Donovan: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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James Donovan, Ph.D., the Dorothy Salmon Professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
Drawing on expertise that spans law, library science and anthropology
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Kennedy announces $6.6 million for Hurricanes Laura and Francine recovery
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy announces $6.6 million for Hurricanes Laura and Francine recovery
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WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,637,673 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help Louisiana communities continue recovering from Hurricanes Laura and Francine.
"Louisianians know how to weather a storm, rebuild what was lost and hel
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Keynote That Brought Fielding Graduate University to Its Feet
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 22 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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The Keynote that Brought Fielding to Its Feet
By Catherine Ryan
Ivory A. Toldson's stirring keynote at Fielding's June 29 commencement ceremony connected sacred ground, scholar-practitioner purpose, and the transformative work awaiting graduates.
Beneath sunny skies overlooking the Pacific, Fielding Graduate University celebrated its largest graduation ceremony ever on June 29 at the Hilton S
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Massive Equipment Delivery Marks Major Milestone for SWEPCO's New Hallsville Power Plant
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, July 22 -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release:
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Massive Equipment Delivery Marks Major Milestone for SWEPCO's New Hallsville Power Plant
HALLSVILLE, Texas - Construction of Southwestern Electric Power Co.'s (SWEPCO) new 450-megawatt natural gas generation plant reached a significant milestone as massive power generation equipment arrived at the project site this week, marking visible progress in the tr
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Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S.
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S.
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By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Newsroom
Every critical mineral that is mined must first be found. But over the lifespan of a mining project, exploration can be a costly stage in the process, carrying significant financial risks.
At Colorado School of Mines, experts in mining and mineral exploration are taking
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Ochsner, Southern University to provide health screenings and checks for no-cost Family Care and Health Expo at United Believers Church
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner, Southern University to provide health screenings and checks for no-cost Family Care and Health Expo at United Believers Church
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Ochsner Health and Southern University will provide health screenings and checks for the Family Care and Health Expo from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at United Believers Church in Baton Rouge. This no-cost event is open to the publ
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Reeves Memorial Medical Center donates equipment to Louisiana Tech Nursing
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 20 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Reeves Memorial Medical Center donates equipment to Louisiana Tech Nursing
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Louisiana Tech University's Division of Nursing received a $27,640 gift-in-kind donation of medical equipment from Reeves Memorial Medical Center (RMMC), strengthening the University's ability to provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities for Nursing students.
The donation includes eight Stryker hospital beds,, IV p
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
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by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership.
Competing against 16 collegiate teams from
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Scalise: House Republicans Advance Agenda to Strengthen Affordability, Security, and Trust
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Advance Agenda to Strengthen Affordability, Security, and Trust
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This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to preview a busy week in the House, outlining House Republicans' agenda to keep the government open, strengthen election integrity, reform congressional stock trading, support America's military, and lower
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Scalise: House Republicans Advance Agenda to Strengthen Affordability, Security, and Trust
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Advance Agenda to Strengthen Affordability, Security, and Trust
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to preview a busy week in the House, outlining House Republicans' agenda to keep the government open, strengthen election integrity, reform congressional stock trading, support America's military, and lowe
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Scalise: House Republicans Offer a Clear Contrast on Freedom, Security, and Affordability
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Offer a Clear Contrast on Freedom, Security, and Affordability
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) to highlight the growing divide within the Democrat Party as far-left candidates gain momentum while House Republicans
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Speaker Johnson Welcomes The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, to U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson Welcomes The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, to U.S. Capitol
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WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson hosted The Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, for a bilateral meeting at the U.S. Capitol. Their meeting follows Speaker Johnson's visit to the House of Commons in January, when he became the first U.S. Speake
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Speaker Johnson: Reconciliation 3.0 is Essential to Election Integrity and National Security
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Reconciliation 3.0 is Essential to Election Integrity and National Security
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson previewed House Republicans' consequential week ahead and highlighted Republican efforts to secure American elections and provide for our national defense through the SAVE and Protect Ame
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Speaker Johnson: Reconciliation 3.0 is Essential to Election Integrity and National Security
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: Reconciliation 3.0 is Essential to Election Integrity and National Security
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WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson previewed House Republicans' consequential week ahead and highlighted Republican efforts to secure American elections and provide for our national defense through the SAVE and Protect America Act. Speake
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Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11458) by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and April J. Anderson:
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Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety: Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials
In Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be sued "in their private capacitie
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Preventing Democrats' Partisan Shutdown
Last fall, congressional Democrats triggered the longest full government shutdown in American history by blocking Republican funding efforts and holding the American people hostage to their radical agenda and obsession with opposing
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