News Tipoffs - North Carolina Editors
ACC, AMC Team wins Department of War small business awards
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 31 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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ACC, AMC Team wins Department of War small business awards
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, New Jersey -The Army Materiel Command Office of Small Business Programs team, which features Army Contracting Command personnel Gherin Fracasso, Anthony Piccolo, and Suzanne Anderson from ACC-New Jersey, earned several Department of War and Department of the Army Small Business Awards for their achievements in
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Amazon and Duke Energy Attempt to Dodge Pollution Limits at Massive Hyperscale Data Center in North Carolina, SELC Says
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Amazon and Duke Energy attempt to dodge pollution limits at massive hyperscale data center in North Carolina, SELC says
Separate applications for a total of 649 diesel-fired generators evade responsibility for high levels of harmful air pollution
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Amazon and Duke Energy's separate applications to operate 649 highly-polluting diesel-fired generators at a ma
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud
Griffin: 'Those who defraud Medicaid will be held accountable because every fraudulent claim diverts taxpayer dollars from a program that countless Arkansans rely on'
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LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a North Little Roc
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Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Calls on FCC to Crack Down on Robocalls and Strengthen Federal Rules
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#Griffin: 'I am committed to doing everything in my power to stem the tide of fraudulent calls and texts in Arkansas'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he joined 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FC
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Attorney General Griffin Praises Court Decision Clearing Way for Enforcement of Arkansas Library Law
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 30 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Praises Court Decision Clearing Way for Enforcement of Arkansas Library Law
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#Griffin: 'The court's ruling allows Arkansas to move forward in enforcing a law that protects children from obscene materials while increasing accountability for public-library curation decisions'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today praised a decision by the U.S. C
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Three Convictions in Asheville Murder Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Three Convictions in Asheville Murder Case
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Department of Justice secured guilty convictions against three defendants in an Asheville murder case.
In September 2021, Boyce Shane Plemmons was found shot to death at a home in Asheville. An investigation revealed Willie Byrd
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Bank of America to Acquire Information Security Consultancy M D SecMDSec Consulting Limited
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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Bank of America to Acquire Information Security Consultancy M D SecMDSec Consulting Limited
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LONDON and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Bank of America today announced plans to acquire information security specialist MDSec Consulting Limited ("MDSec"). The transaction is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2026 following the receipt of
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BREAKING: Michael Whatley "Turning Up Alongside" Another Church Involved In Child Abuse Scandal
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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BREAKING: Michael Whatley "Turning Up Alongside" Another Church Involved In Child Abuse Scandal
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Breaking reporting is exposing that DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has ties to a church "at the center of an abuse scandal" that included punching and choking children.
MeidasTouch Network: "A yearslong Associated Press investigation that found members, including children,
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Campbell Grads Score 100 Percent on National Exam, a Med School First
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Aug. 1 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Campbell grads score 100 percent on national exam, a med school first
One hundred percent of Campbell graduates taking a critical national medical exam earned passing scores, a first for the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM).
The exam, COMLEX-USA Level 3, is the final, standardized computer-based board examination required for Doctor of Osteopathic graduates to achieve full and u
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Comment period opens, public hearing scheduled for one marine fisheries rule.
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Comment period opens, public hearing scheduled for one marine fisheries rule.
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MOREHEAD CITY -The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) will begin accepting public comment on Monday, Aug. 3, for a proposed rule that would set a five-fish recreational bag limit for Atlantic bonito.
The rule would also authorize the Director of the NC Department of Environmenta
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Council of Governors Holds 33rd Plenary Meeting at NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Council of Governors Holds 33rd Plenary Meeting at NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The 33rd Plenary Meeting of the Council of Governors (COG) was held July 30 in Oklahoma City in conjunction with the 2026 National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting. The COG serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, bipartisan governors to engag
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Cyber Shield 2026 strengthens cyber partnership between North Carolina and Zambia
STUTTGART, Germany, July 30 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news:
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Cyber Shield 2026 strengthens cyber partnership between North Carolina and Zambia
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - For Zambia Air Force Col. Nkole Emmanuel Muyunda, Cyber Shield 2026 was more than an opportunity to strengthen his cybersecurity skills -it marked another step in the growing partnership between the North Carolina National Guard
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering Issues Q&A: Kip Coonley Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 1 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, Kip Coonley, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering:
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Kip Coonley Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow
Kip Coonley, a faculty member of mechanical engineering and materials science (MEMS) and electrical and computer engineering (ECE), received a fellowship to create electrome
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Face of Defense: Marine Caps Full-Circle Journey With Instructor of Year Honor
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Face of Defense: Marine Caps Full-Circle Journey With Instructor of Year Honor
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Marine Corps Sgt. Kade Prentice walked into a Portland, Oregon, recruiting office looking for a fresh start. Six years later, he stands at the head of a classroom at Naval Air Station North Island, California, in the same schoolhouse where he trained as a young Marine. Today, he teaches the next generation of technicians who keep
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Federal Government's Settlement Seeks to Shield Chemours From Consequences of Its PFAS Pollution and Abandons Communities, Says SELC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Federal government's settlement seeks to shield Chemours from consequences of its PFAS pollution and abandons communities, says SELC
Federal government's false claim of a $450M settlement and leniency is troubling amid EPA advisory board selections, Chemours' expansion plans, and lack of relief for North Carolina
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- EPA's proposed settlement with Chemours f
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Federal Unions, Including IFPTE, Urge Senators to Oppose Charlton Allen, Nominee for FLRA General Counsel
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news:
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Federal Unions, Including IFPTE, Urge Senators to Oppose Charlton Allen, Nominee for FLRA General Counsel
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The Federal Workers Alliance (FWA) resent a letter signed by 19 labor unions, including IFPTE, to all Senate offices urging Senators to reject the nomination of Charlton Allen, the Trump Administration's nominee for General Counsel for the
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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Four of the Nation's Largest Latino Organizations Unite to Launch Unprecedented 2026 Voter Education and Mobilization Effort
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WASHINGTON -Today, four of the most influential Latino civic organizations in the country announced the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition -a landmark, nonpartisan partnership to educate and mobilize the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate from now thr
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Governor Stein, NCDHHS Call on CMS to Protect Medicaid for People with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Governor Stein, NCDHHS Call on CMS to Protect Medicaid for People with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
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Today Governor Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services submitted a public comment to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging CMS to reverse course on its recent interim rule and revert to original language on medical frailty in
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HPU Assistant Police Chief Honored with Long Leaf Pine Award
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 31 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Assistant Police Chief Honored with Long Leaf Pine Award
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HIGH POINT, N.C., July 31, 2026 - High Point University Assistant Police Chief Patrick O'Toole was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, the highest civilian honor given by a North Carolina governor, during a ceremony on HPU's campus on July 29.
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is awarded to a person who has shown exem
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Kirkland Advises Trinity Hunt Partners on Formation of Steadpoint Industrial Services With Investment in Northline Industrial
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Trinity Hunt Partners on Formation of Steadpoint Industrial Services With Investment in Northline Industrial
Kirkland & Ellis represented Trinity Hunt Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, on the formation of Steadpoint Industrial Services, an industrial aftermarket Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) services platform. Northline Indu
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N.C. Agriculture & Consumer Services Dept. Seeks Proposals for Agricultural Research Grants
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release:
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NCDA&CS seeks proposals for agricultural research grants
Applications for $1 million NCAIR grant program are due Oct. 16
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting proposals for research projects through the North Carolina Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR) grant program. Around $1 million in grant funding is ava
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N.C. State: Study - Rural Communities Face Serious Obstacles in Promoting Physical Activity
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Study: Rural Communities Face Serious Obstacles in Promoting Physical Activity
People in rural communities have long experienced disproportionate levels of chronic disease, driven in part by systemic barriers to physical activity. A new study from North Carolina State University highlights ways some rural communities use strategic investment and community collaboration to addre
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati
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One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families
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One year since DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley announced his run for Senate, North Carolina families have seen all they need to: Whatley is a lying, self-enriching, out-of-touch DC insider who backs policies that are sending prices skyrocketing.
Whatley i
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RATINGS CHANGE: Don Davis Proves He Can Defy Republican Gerrymandering Scheme
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Don Davis Proves He Can Defy Republican Gerrymandering Scheme
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Today, Sabato's Crystal Ball announced that it is shifting its rating for North Carolina's 1st Congressional District towards Don Davis, as voters continue to sour on extremist House Republicans' broken promises and as Laurie Buckhout tries to hide her disastrous record.
Sabato's Crystal Ball noted Co
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RATINGS CHANGE: Jamie Ager Sows the Seeds to Flip NC-11 This November
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Jamie Ager Sows the Seeds to Flip NC-11 This November
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Today, Sabato's Crystal Ball announced that it is shifting its rating for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District towards Jamie Ager, as voters continue to sour on extremist House Republicans' broken promises and as Chuck Edwards finds himself increasingly in trouble.
Sabato's Crystal Ball noted Chuck Edw
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Transit Contracting Works When Agencies Pay for Performance
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 1 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera:
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Transit contracting works when agencies pay for performance
Where competition exists, contractors that miss performance standards risk penalties, weaker evaluations, or contract termination.
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When transit agencies face rising costs or declining service, contracting with a private operator looks like either a cure-all solution or a threat to public
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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
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Founder will continue current roles before moving into consulting position
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) announced to
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Ross, Miller, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Virtual Opioid Treatment for Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Ross, Miller, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Virtual Opioid Treatment for Veterans
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Carol Miller (WV-01), and Don Davis (NC-01) introduced the Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would establish a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program that would connect veterans with
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Senator Coons, Colleagues Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Campaign to Kill Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects
"Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs"
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investi
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Staff Spotlight: Through dedication and attention to detail, Leo Eastman cares for Brown's campus
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 30 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Staff Spotlight: Through dedication and attention to detail, Leo Eastman cares for Brown's campus
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In 33 years as a custodian at Brown University, Leo Eastman guesses he has worked in just about every building on campus -and he knows for sure that he has made countless connections with the generations of people who have learned, taught, studied and moved through those spaces.
In his chief role as custodi
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The Long Blue Line: Smilax--the Coast Guard's "Queen of the Fleet"!
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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The Long Blue Line: Smilax--the Coast Guard's "Queen of the Fleet"!
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The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary in November 2024. Commissioned in 1944, not long after the D-Day landings at Normandy, Smilax is the oldest active Coast Guard cutter and more than 25 years older than the Navy's oldest actively deployed ship.
The 1944 side launch of Smilax in Dubuque, Iow
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to Ensure Long-Term Access to Medical Care
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to Ensure Long-Term Access to Medical Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Boozman (R-AR), Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS), Angus King (I-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act to modernize Medicare's Physician Fee Schedu
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Walter Reed's Skull Base Team Performs Innovative Brain Surgery
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Walter Reed's Skull Base Team Performs Innovative Brain Surgery
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For 15 years, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andy Archer lived with a relentless, everyday companion -a pounding headache.
"I'd wake up with a headache and go to bed with a headache," Archer recalled.
He chalked it up to severe allergies or sinus issues, relying on over-the-counter decongestants to get through his demanding days.
For Archer, a fo
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: VA. A.G. JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON JULY 31, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news wrap up on July 31, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Announces new unit to protect Virginians, fights federal overreach, and spotlights Outreach Team
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Attorney General Jones announced the Regulated Products Enforcement Unit, which will centralize civil enforcement for liquid nicotine products (vapes), THC and hemp-deriv
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