News Tipoffs - Maine Editors
AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a mul
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, AG C
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed t
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
This week, Attorney General Mayes filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won't be required by federal law to test for these chemicals, rep
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ASU-Beebe Invited to Return to Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools
BEEBE, Arkansas, July 21 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news:
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ASU-Beebe Invited to Return to Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools
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Year 8 Grant is Largest to Date, With More Than $3.3M Committed; Expands Internationally
Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce it has once again been asked to participate in the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial over
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind regulation of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in dr
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and pass legislation to allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions to ensure TPS holders are not subject to illegal deportations. In June,
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
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July 21, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhous
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on drinking water regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of widely used toxic chemicals that do not natu
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
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In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of N
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Chair Collins Welcomes Senator Graham to Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Chair Collins Welcomes Senator Graham to Appropriations Committee
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, welcomed Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) to the Committee and announced updated subcommittee assignments.
Sen. Graham will join the following subcommittees: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related A
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST DHS FUNDING WITH NO GUARDRAILS
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST DHS FUNDING WITH NO GUARDRAILS
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his 'no' vote on the GOP continuing resolution, which includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
"Today, the House voted on a continuing resolution that includes funding for DHS, but it still doesn't put any real guardrails i
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Quick Clip - Susan Collins "Broke That Vow" to Serve Two Terms, Backs Trump 95% of the Time, and Was "Crucial" to Confirming Brett Kavanaugh [MS NOW]
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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QUICK CLIP: Susan Collins "Broke That Vow" to Serve Two Terms, Backs Trump 95% of the Time, and Was "Crucial" to Confirming Brett Kavanaugh [MS NOW]
A new special report from MS NOW lays out Shady Susan Collins' thirty-year record of lies, broken promises, and total surrender to the most extreme wings of the GOP.
From casting the decisive vote to put Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Cou
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For Next FIFA World Cup, Make Human Rights The Goal
NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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For Next FIFA World Cup, Make Human Rights The Goal
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No matter which national team wins the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, US President Donald Trump will be on stage to lift the trophy. FIFA confirmed on June 23 that, in a break from recent practice, Trump will present the iconic World Cup trophy alongside Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino. Soccer f
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From substitute to full-time teacher, Emma Tupper finds her place in rural education
ORONO, Maine, July 22 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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From substitute to full-time teacher, Emma Tupper finds her place in rural education
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Growing up in Old Town, Maine, Emma Tupper was surrounded by forests, farms and the kind of close-knit community that defines rural life. At her small school, she immersed herself in theater, student council and National Honor Society, experiences that helped shape her future.
"I knew from a very early age that I wa
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Golden votes against GOP's reconciliation framework
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden votes against GOP's reconciliation framework
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today against Republicans' partisan reconciliation framework.
"While we don't know the details of the Republicans' reconciliation plan yet, I've watched the GOP run this play before and I'm not expecting it to add up to anything good for Maine," Golden said. "I'll keep an open mind and will asses
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Golden votes to extend government funding through December 4
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden votes to extend government funding through December 4
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded until December 4, preventing a risk of government shutdown on October 1.
The CR contains no major changes to federal policies, programs or current spending levels. The bill passed the House Tuesday night in a 220-205
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Governor Mills Attends Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day Ceremony in Boothbay Harbor
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 21 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news:
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Governor Mills Attends Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day Ceremony in Boothbay Harbor
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Boothbay Harbor, MAINE \- Today, Governor Janet Mills attended the Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day ceremony in Boothbay Harbor, an annual event to honor commercial fishermen who have lost their lives while making a living on the water. Governor Mills was joined by Commissioner Carl Wilson of the Maine Dep
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Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
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ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks t
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Heinrich, ENR Members Release Statement Urging Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to Reject Rule Gutting Tribal Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Heinrich, ENR Members Release Statement Urging Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to Reject Rule Gutting Tribal Consultation
This week, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation -- the federal agency that oversees historic preservation reviews -- is considering a draft rule that would make sweeping
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House passes defense authorization bill with Golden's pro-shipbuilding provisions
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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House passes defense authorization bill with Golden's pro-shipbuilding provisions
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including provisions won by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to protect American shipbuilding from offshoring and to fund an additional destroyer to be built in Maine at Bath Iron Works (BIW).
The 202
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HYDE-SMITH NAMED TO DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH NAMED TO DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
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Senate Appropriations Committee Reorganizes Subcommittee Memberships Following the Death of Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today accepted an appointment to serve on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, giving Mississippi added prominence in Congress when developing fun
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HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS
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'Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act' Would Broaden Renewable Fuel Standard Definition of Eligible Renewable Biomass
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve forest health and
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ICYMI: Americans for Prosperity, MassFiscal Host Boston Town Hall on Runaway Spending, Zero Accountability in Massachusetts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Americans for Prosperity, MassFiscal Host Boston Town Hall on Runaway Spending, Zero Accountability in Massachusetts
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Boston, Massachusetts - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted a town hall with Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) last week to highlight the increasing fiscal burden placed on taxpayers from Massachusetts' overspendi
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the American people over incre
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Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measu
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Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Bro
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The current standards, set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), were an important ste
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Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government
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"The price Republicans want us to pay to keep the federal government open through December is to give Border Patrol and ICE billions of dollars more without any reforms to immigration enforcement. Recently, immigration agents shot and killed residents in Maine and Texas - neither of whom were targeted for enforcement operat
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Senator Collins' Five Bipartisan Measures to Lower Insulin Costs, Strengthen Health Care Workforce Advance Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins' Five Bipartisan Measures to Lower Insulin Costs, Strengthen Health Care Workforce Advance Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that three of her bills advanced as standalone measures, while two additional bills she authored advanced in their entirety as part of a broader health care workforce bill. All five measures received strong bipa
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Unanimous Committee Approval of Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Unanimous Committee Approval of Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated the advancement of the bipartisan Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. This legislation is co-led by Senators Britt, Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine
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UMaine-led team selected for inaugural DOE Genesis Mission to advance AI in underground science
ORONO, Maine, July 22 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine-led team selected for inaugural DOE Genesis Mission to advance AI in underground science
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Beneath Maine's salt marshes, an invisible transformation is constantly underway. Water moves through soil and rock. Chemicals react. Tiny microbes living underground help determine whether minerals dissolve or form, how fluids move and whether pollutants break down or spread.
Existing computer models use
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Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio
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Voto Latino, 50-Partner Coalition Demand Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mullin After String of ICE Killings
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Voto Latino, a civic advocacy organization that says it is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy, posted the following news release:
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Voto Latino, 50-Partner Coalition Demand Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mullin After String of ICE Killings
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Washington, D.C. -Voto Latino, joined by a coalition of interfaith, human rights, business, im
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony dise
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Yale: Removing 'Forever Chemicals' From Farmlands - at a Fraction of the Cost
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Removing 'forever chemicals' from farmlands -- at a fraction of the cost
Yale researchers have developed a new, less expensive method for remediating "forever chemicals" from farmlands that would also remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
By Jim Shelton
A Yale-led research team has proposed a less expensive -- and more environmentally friendly -- method for removing certain "forever chemicals
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