Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana
Abshire named Council on Foreign Relations Education Distinguished Ambassador
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Abshire named Council on Foreign Relations Education Distinguished Ambassador
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IU Southeast Professor Dr. Jean Abshire has been named a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Education Distinguished Ambassador for the second year in a row.
The CFR Higher Ed Ambassador Program invites applications each year. Abshire was invited to apply to the initial cohort of one-year appointees four years ago
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Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Tom Cole
House Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, H-307
Washington, D.C
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Arkwright Space CEO Malshe Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Ajay 'AJ' P. Malshe, CEO and co-founder of Arkwright Space, West Lafayette, Indiana, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "The Next 250: Small Businesses Leading the Way." Malshe is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Center for In-Space Manufacturing at Purdue University.
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Senator Yo
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Raoul today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begins to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive co
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CenterPoint Energy Announces "10 Commitments for Texans" to Guide New Transmission Resiliency Projects and Prioritize Supporting Local Communities
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy Announces "10 Commitments for Texans" to Guide New Transmission Resiliency Projects and Prioritize Supporting Local Communities
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New commitments will include: enhanced community engagement, Texas jobs, emphasis on affordability, local tax benefits, more than twice as much time for property owner feedback, and closer working partnerships with landowners.
Effort
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Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release:
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The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series
Original performances feature global and local artists, dancers, and internationally renowned performers
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The Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) 2026-27 Performing Arts Series offers a robust and wide-ranging collection of artists spanning classical and contemporary music, global music traditions, and dance. Internationally renow
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Connect with Resources at Ivy Tech Indy's Annual Community Fair in October
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Connect with Resources at Ivy Tech Indy's Annual Community Fair in October
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On Wednesday, Oct. 7, students will have an opportunity to connect with Indianapolis community organizations and learn about resources that can help them navigate challenges like finding affordable housing and food, and navigating healthcare, employment, transportation, and mental health support.
IvyCares and Student Life
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Environmental Law & Policy Center: Roadless Rule Rollback Threatens Remaining Midwest Wildlands
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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Roadless Rule Rollback Threatens Remaining Midwest Wildlands
The Trump administration this week proposed a repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conversation Rule, threatening to strip protections from nearly 45 million acres of wildlands within our national forests, which would leave them vulnerable to logging, road construction, and other industrial activities.
The administration, whic
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Indiana Property Tax Relief Available for Flood-Damaged Properties
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 19, 2026, by associate Abraham M. Benson and partners Benjamin A. Blair, David A. Suess and Brent A. Auberry:
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Indiana Property Tax Relief Available for Flood-Damaged Properties
Statutory Reassessment Remedies under Indiana Code 6-1.1-4-11 and Indiana Code 6-1.1-4-11.5.
At a Glance
* In August 2026, significant flooding struck northwest Indiana and central Indiana, in
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Permanently Blocking Law Censoring Planned Parenthood's Abortion-Related Speech
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Permanently Blocking Law Censoring Planned Parenthood's Abortion-Related Speech
Court affirms First Amendment protections for information and referrals about legal abortion care outside Indiana
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CHICAGO - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit yesterday upheld a ruling permanently blocking Indiana from puni
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Gov. Braun Growing Jobs, Wages with New Manufacturer V Tech Conversions in Northern Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Growing Jobs, Wages with New Manufacturer V Tech Conversions in Northern Indiana
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PLYMOUTH, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today the launch of a new Indiana manufacturer, V Tech Conversions. The company, which specializes in producing mobile workspaces for infrastructure projects, will create up to 25 new, high-wage jobs in Marshall County by the end of 2028.
"In
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Gov. Braun Honors Hoosier Entrepreneurship with Century, Half Century Business Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Honors Hoosier Entrepreneurship with Century, Half Century Business Awards
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Governor Braun recognizes 34 legacy businesses for contributions to Hoosier Main Streets, economic growth and community development
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today welcomed representatives of Indiana's entrepreneurial and business community to the Indiana Statehouse, awarding the Gover
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Indiana Business Research Center Director Rogers Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety released the following written testimony by Carol O. Rogers, director of the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce":
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I. Introduction and Qualifications
Chairman Banks, Ranking Member Hickenlooper, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the o
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Is a Flexible Online MBA Worth It for Working Adults?
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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Is a Flexible Online MBA Worth It for Working Adults?
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If you're weighing whether to go back to school while you're already working full time, raising kids, and trying to have a social life outside of your job, you've probably already asked yourself the question: Is a Master's of Business Administration actually worth it?
It's a fair question! An MBA is a real investment of time, energy, and money. Between a fu
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Kellogg Institute for International Studies: Vaccine Against Violence - New Book Shows How Accountability for Past Human Rights Atrocities Shapes Future of Emerging Democracies
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- The Kellogg Institute for International Studies, a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, issued the following news:
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A Vaccine Against Violence: New Book Shows How Accountability for Past Human Rights Atrocities Shapes the Future of Emerging Democracies
Author: Laureen Fagan
Can truth and justice actually prevent homicide epidemics in new democracies? According to a new comparative study of 76 countries that transitioned from authoritarian rule to
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Notre Dame Symposium Explores Religion's Role in Supporting Democracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- The University of Notre Dame Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies issued the following news:
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Notre Dame symposium explores religion's role in supporting democracy
Author: Joshua Lupo
Scholars and practitioners from the University of Notre Dame and across the globe recently gathered in Rome to examine how religion can serve as a resource for democratic renewal amid authoritarian attempts to weaponize it.
The June 29 through July 1 symposium, "R
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Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary Entitled 'Weapons of Brass Destruction? Trump's Tariffs Target Musical Instruments as a National Security Threat'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by senior research staffer Cullen S. Hendrix:
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Weapons of brass destruction? Trump's tariffs target musical instruments as a national security threat
As school districts, parents, and students nationwide prepare for fall, music educators are wrangling with a sour note. On August 6, 2026, the US Commerce Department issued a request for comment this month on a proposa
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson to headline next Presidential Lecture
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson to headline next Presidential Lecture
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, bestselling author and historian Rick Atkinson, known for his gripping narratives of military conflict from the American Revolution and World War II to the U.S. invasion of Iraq, will join interim Purdue President Mitch Daniels next month for a Presidential
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Purdue innovation enhances multiomics workflow, eliminates sample preparation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue innovation enhances multiomics workflow, eliminates sample preparation
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -A patent-pending method developed and tested for multiple applications at Purdue University eliminates sample preparation, a bottleneck that currently dominates a laboratory scientist's time and budget, and is amenable with spatial analysis using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-M
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Purdue's AI competency graduation requirement begins in every undergraduate degree program
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue's AI competency graduation requirement begins in every undergraduate degree program
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Beginning with this fall's incoming class, Purdue University will require all undergraduate students to complete AI-focused coursework, positioning Purdue among the first universities in the nation to embed AI competency into every degree program. The new foundational learning outcome
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Rep. Spartz Issues Letter to House Energy & Commerce, House Ways & Means Committees Chairmen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana, issued the following letter to Reps. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Brett Guthrie
Chair
Committee on Energy & Commerce
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Jason Smith
Chair
Committee on Ways &
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Commends Federal Court Denial Of Appeal to Deport Members of Violent Venezuelan Gang
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 19 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Commends Federal Court Denial Of Appeal to Deport Members of Violent Venezuelan Gang
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for its decision to dismiss an appeal brought by suspected members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, who were trying to avoid removal from the United States by the Trum
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SPJ honors two members with 2026 Howard S. Dubin Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 18 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ honors two members with 2026 Howard S. Dubin Award
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The Society of Professional Journalists has named Stacie Overton Johnson and Wendy Miller Jordan recipients of the 2026 Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award, recognizing exceptional service and contributions to SPJ.
The award is presented annually in honor of Howard Dubin, a longtime SPJ leader whose dec
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SPJ renews call for Congress to block DHS rule restricting foreign journalists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 19 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ renews call for Congress to block DHS rule restricting foreign journalists
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The Society of Professional Journalists is renewing its call for Congress to block a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule that would end the decadeslong practice of admitting foreign correspondents for the duration of their assignments. Joined by more than two dozen additional non
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Steve Downing to Retire After 16 Years Leading Marian University Athletics
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Marian University posted the following news:
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Steve Downing to Retire After 16 Years Leading Marian University Athletics
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Longtime athletic director helped lead unprecedented competitive and academic success while making student-athlete development the measure of his legacy
Steve Downing, whose 16 years as Marian University's director of athletics have been defined by national championships, academic achievement, program growth, and a commitment to de
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Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
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RALEIGH -Opening arguments began today in a bipartisan multistate case against Meta, the largest social media company in the world. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 28 bipartisan attorneys general allege that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive to kids
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Trump EPA Announces 11 Major Cleanup Wins at Superfund Sites
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Trump EPA Announces 11 Major Cleanup Wins at Superfund Sites
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the deletion of all or part of eight Superfund sites and proposed to delete portions of three more Superfund sites from the agency's National Priorities List (NPL)-a list of the nation's most contaminated sites. These cleanup milestones demonstrate the Trump E
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U.S. Navy and Indiana National Guard unveil nation's first sled track capability to accelerate defense innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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U.S. Navy and Indiana National Guard unveil nation's first sled track capability to accelerate defense innovation
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EDINBURGH, Ind. - The U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the Indiana National Guard unveiled the nation's first ground-based Sled Track Facility, a high-speed test site that replicates advanced flight conditions on August 12. The new capability is expecte
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University of Evansville Receives $25,000 Kicking The Stigma Grant From the Indianapolis Colts Foundation to Expand Mental Health Access
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Aug. 20 -- The University of Evansville issued the following news:
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University of Evansville Receives $25,000 Kicking The Stigma Grant from the Indianapolis Colts Foundation to Expand Mental Health Access
The University of Evansville's (UE) Emily M. Young Mental Health Clinic has received a $25,000 grant from Kicking The Stigma, the Indianapolis Colts initiative to raise awareness about mental health and provide more resources in Indiana and beyond, to expand access
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
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A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi
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White House: President Trump's Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry
Ford Motor Company announced it will reshore production of its Lincoln models to the United States -- phasing out imports from China and creating thousands of new American jobs. This is the latest proof that President Donald J. Trump's America First trade agenda is delivering exactly as designed: rewarding domestic manufacturing, protecting American
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