Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York
Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Vote, Reed Reminds U.S. Senate That Blanche is Still Covering Up Epstein Files, Concealing Facts, & Not Complying with the Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Vote, Reed Reminds U.S. Senate That Blanche is Still Covering Up Epstein Files, Concealing Facts, & Not Complying with the Law
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WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of the final confirmation vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to become the next U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is reminding lawmakers that Mr. Blanche continues to cover up the Epstein Fi
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Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Vote, Reed Reminds U.S. Senate That Blanche is Still Not Complying with the Epstein Files Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Blanche Confirmation Vote, Reed Reminds U.S. Senate That Blanche is Still Not Complying with the Epstein Files Law
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WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of the final confirmation vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to become the next U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is reminding lawmakers that Mr. Blanche appears to be out of compliance with the law requiring full release of the E
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Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 9 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
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With seven home games scheduled in the ICCU Dome, there are plenty of chances to see the Bengals in action this fall. But it wasn't so long ago, before the dome, and before ISU was officially a four-year institution, that Bengal football looked a little bit different. Football at the Academy of Idaho began in September 1902, when the school was barely one year old.
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American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Mamdani Booed Off Stage at Heated New York Event
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Mamdani Booed Off Stage at Heated New York Event
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was booed off the stage at an event that celebrated the NYPD. Meanwhile, anti-police protests staged by socialists in Madison, Wisconsin, continue.
As reported by The New York Post:
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was battered by boos before he quickly exited the stage in Staten Island
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Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on Aug. 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Aug. 7, 2026:
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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 other watchdog groups.
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Began Scaling Back Expensive Subsidies for Data Centers in This Year's Legislative Sessions, But More Work Is Needed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team:
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States Began Scaling Back Expensive Subsidies for Data Centers in This Year's Legislative Sessions, But More Work Is Needed
Economic development shouldn't compromise a state's ability to collect revenue for essential services. In this year's state legislative sessions, some states so
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Gillibrand, Cruz Hail Senate Passage Of Their Bill To Speed Up Benefit Delivery For Public Safety Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Cruz Hail Senate Passage Of Their Bill To Speed Up Benefit Delivery For Public Safety Officers
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Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of their bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act, which would help first responders and their families recei
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Heinrich Statement Opposing Todd Blanche's Nomination for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement Opposing Todd Blanche's Nomination for Attorney General
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in response to the Senate's confirmation of Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer, to be the U.S. Attorney General.
"I voted against Mr. Blanche's nomination because he has repeatedly shown that his loyalty is to Donald
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Members of Congress Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Interstate Transport of National Firearms Act Firearms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
RE: RIN 1140-AA89, Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms; Docket No. ATF-2026-0068
Dear Director Cekada:
We write to oppose the Bure
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Music Executives Honor a Trusted Advocate
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 8 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Music Executives Honor a Trusted Advocate
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OXFORD, Miss. - When longtime music industry leaders decided to establish an endowed scholarship at the University of Mississippi School of Law, they knew exactly whose name it should carry.
The late Bob Malouf wasn't the most visible figure in their story, but he was, in many ways, one of the most essential.
"Bob started off as family," said Tommy Couch
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National Pawnbrokers Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice
Robert Cekada, Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Proposed Regulation: Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Transaction Requirements; RIN 1140-AB05
Dear
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Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Oppose ATF Proposal to Weaken Firearms Transaction Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
By electronic submission to www.regulations.gov
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Office of Regulatory Affairs; Enforcement Programs and Services
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Prosecutors Against Gun Violence submits these comments on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm
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Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche, DNI Nominee Clayton, Secretary of State Rubio
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd W. Blanche, Jay Clayton, nominee for Director of National Intelligence, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
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July 20, 2026
The Honorable Todd W. Blanche
Acting Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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The Honorable Marco Rub
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Reps. Garbarino, Moolenaar Issue Letter to DoorDash Co-Founder Xu
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, and John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following letter to DoorDash Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Tony Xu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 31, 2026
Mr. Tony Xu
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
DoorDash, Inc.
303 2nd Street Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94107
Dear Mr. Xu:
The House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Select Committee on the Chin
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Sen. Durbin, Four Co-Signers Issue Letter to ATF Director Cekada
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with four co-signers issued the following letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director Robert Cekada:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
RE: RIN 1140-AA73, Clarifying Interstate Transportation of
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Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Defense Dept.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Defense:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 28, 2026
Stephen Feinberg
Deputy Secretary
U.S. Department of Defense
1010 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C., 20301-1000
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David Lorch
Director
Office of the Strategic Capital
U.S. Department of Defense
3030 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C., 20301-1000
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Dear Deputy Secretary Feinberg and Director L
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Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Statement on Voting No on Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the follow statement after voting against the confirmation of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General.
"Today I voted no on the confirmation of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General. Instead of standing up for the rule of law or demonstrating any sens
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Small Business Owner Opposes ATF Rule Change Allowing Online Gun Sales and Home Delivery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
In Re: ATF 1140-AB05
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing in response to the request for comment on ATF 1140-AB05. I
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Stand With Asian Americans Seeks to Testify Against EEOC Proposal to Remove Job-Category Demographic Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STAND WITH ASIAN AMERICANS
1189 Tennessee Street, Unit 201, San Francisco, CA 94107 www.StandwithAsianAmericans.com
August 7, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal (https://www.regulations.gov) Raymond Windmiller Executive Officer, Executive Secretariat U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street NE Washingto
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The Leadership Conference Condemns Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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The Leadership Conference Condemns Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
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Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following statement after the Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General of the United States:
"Today, the Senate handed the Justice Department t
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Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Director Ramzanali Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Asad Ramzanali, director of artificial intelligence and technology policy at the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, Nashville, Tennessee, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications":
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Chairs Fischer and Cruz, Ranking Members Lujan and Cantwell, and membe
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WTAS: HHS Decertifies Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization to Protect Patients, Restore Trust
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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WTAS: HHS Decertifies Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization to Protect Patients, Restore Trust
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-AUGUST 7, 2026-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday began the decertification of Network for Hope, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Kentucky and parts of Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, after multip
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