Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland
Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news:
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Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
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Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl
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Better Markets Analysis: 'Prediction Markets,' Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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"Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law
Introduction
Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the courts, med
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment r
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Bowie State University to Launch Urban One's ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Bowie State University to Launch Urban One's ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience
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BOWIE, MD -Bowie State University will be the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to host ONE Yard: The HBCU Experience, a new multi-city engagement tour from Urban One celebrating HBCU culture, community, creativity and entrepreneurship. The inaugural event will take place Thursday, Aug. 27, in partnership
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CAIR Md. Condemns Reported Harassment of Muslim Women at Montgomery County Market, Applauds Witness Who Came to Their Defense
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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CAIR Md. Condemns Reported Harassment of Muslim Women at Montgomery County Market, Applauds Witness Who Came to Their Defense
Civil rights group urges community members to remain vigilant, safely document and report bias incidents, threats or harassment
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The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today condemned the reported harassment of
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Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society
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Public interest technology - tech that serves the public good - is a win-win for computer science students: It teaches them essential elements of the field and offers real-life experience while improving society. And there's more than one way to get involved.
That was the message shared by spea
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
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Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong en
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Crowell & Moring Partner Ferraro Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Matthew F. Ferraro, partner at Crowell and Moring LLP, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify before the Committee on this important topic. It is an honor to be before you today.
My name is Matthe
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DOT Seeks Proposals for FY26-22-Baltimore Penn Station Facility Improvements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, seeks proposals for the FY26-22-Baltimore Penn Station Facility Improvements. This grant aims to provide funding for multimodal infrastructure investments around Baltimore Penn Station, with an award ceiling of $5 million.
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA/MARC) is the sole eligible applicant for this funding opportunity, which is expected to yield one award. The initiative is desi
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Entrepreneur is Solving a Problem Close to Home
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 21 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Entrepreneur is Solving a Problem Close to Home
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#How CEI Helped Hope Jones Build More Than a Product
This article was written by Sheik Akij, MBA student and graduate assistant for Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at University of Baltimore.
Entrepreneurial success is often associated with launching a product, generating sales or attracting customers. Yet for many founders, another miles
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Federal Register: DOEd Issues Information Collection Notice on National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality & Integrity; Notice of Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following information collection:
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This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the September 23 & 24, 2026 meeting of NACIQI and provides information to members of the public regarding the meeting, including requesting to make written or oral comments. Committee members will meet in-person. Agency representatives have the option to meet in-person or virtually, and public
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Frostburg State University Receives More Than $3.5 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Planetarium Into a Regional STEM Destination
FROSTBURG, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Frostburg State University Receives More Than $3.5 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Planetarium into a Regional STEM Destination
Frostburg State University has secured $2,808,000 in federal funding to expand its recently revitalized Planetarium, transforming it into a more comprehensive STEM education center that will serve University students, K-12 learners and communities throughout Western Maryl
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FTC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Competition in Biologic Drug Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Competition in Biologic Drug Markets
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The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in an antitrust case alleging that drug manufacturer Amgen illegally acquired exclusive rights to patent applications that it shaped to cover Enbrel-a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions-allowing Amgen to extend its monopoly over the biologi
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Glendale nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety and to protest layoffs of support staff
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Registered nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, Calif. will hold an informational picket on Monday, Aug. 24, to condemn the layoffs of critical support staff, which will jeopardize patient care, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (
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Judiciary Democrats Report Exposes MAGA's Cash-for-Clemency Racket Which Gives Unrepentant Criminals a New Lease on Life and Leaves Victims in the Dust
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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New Judiciary Democrats Report Exposes MAGA's Cash-for-Clemency Racket Which Gives Unrepentant Criminals a New Lease on Life and Leaves Victims in the Dust
Report Reveals Sprawling Network of Trump Insiders and Influence Brokers Have Helped Wealthy Criminals Secure Pardons from Trump to Escape Paying Nearly $1.7 Billion Owed to Victims, Taxp
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Local 1208 JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation Ending 39-Day Strike
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 20 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release:
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Local 1208 JTRAN Workers Ratify Contract with MV Transportation Ending 39-Day Strike
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Workers Stood Strong and United to Win
Jackson, MS - After a unified and strong 39-day strike, JTRAN workers ratified a tentative agreement with contractor MV Transportation that meets the Union's demands for fair pay, better working conditions, and strong benefits.
After
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Maryland Woman Found Guilty of Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Incapacitated Victim
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Maryland Woman Found Guilty of Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Incapacitated Victim
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WASHINGTON - Linda Laird, 62, of Cordova, Maryland, was found guilty yesterday by a federal jury in connection with a scheme to abuse her position as the co-guardian and co-conservator of an 81-year-old vulnerable adult, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
The federal
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants,
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Moravian University Appoints Artist and Curator Robert Sparrow Jones as Director of Payne Gallery
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Moravian University issued the following news release:
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Moravian University Appoints Artist and Curator Robert Sparrow Jones as Director of Payne Gallery
Former Penn State senior gallery director brings extensive curatorial experience, interdisciplinary vision, and artistic expertise to Moravian's flagship art space.
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Moravian University announced the appointment of Robert Sparrow Jones as the new director of the Payne Gallery. In his new role, Jone
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal governmen
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National Principals Association Announces New Board Leaders to Guide Expanding PreK-12 Mission
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- The National Principals Association (formerly the National Association of Secondary School Principals) issued the following news release:
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National Principals Association Announces New Board Leaders to Guide Expanding PreK-12 Mission
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The National Principals Association welcomes six new principals to its Board of Directors with Dr. Marcus Belin beginning his term as president and Dr. Beth Houf serving as president-elect. They will guid
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NLN Honors Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award Winners
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release:
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NLN Honors Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award Winners
Two Recipients Will Be Honored during NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25
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In a quest to promote lifelong learning, faculty development and excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing created the Peg E. Daw NLN Certification Star Award: Honoring the Pursuit of Excellence & Advancement of Nurse Edu
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Over 270 Faith Leaders and Organizations Urge the Administration To Extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Catholic Legal Immigration Network issued the following news release:
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Over 270 Faith Leaders and Organizations Urge the Administration To Extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador
Nearly 100 transnational, national, state, and local organizations and over 170 faith leaders urge the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador. Salvadoran TPS holders remain in need o
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Pinnacle among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [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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Pinnacle among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named a Best Place to Work in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The Tr
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President Jenkins Tours Construction of Coppin's New Residence Hall
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Coppin State University issued the following news:
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President Jenkins Tours Construction of Coppin's New Residence Hall
President Anthony L. Jenkins recently toured the construction site of Coppin State University's new residence hall, receiving an update on the significant progress being made toward the facility's completion.
Joined by members of the University's Capital Projects team and construction partners, President Jenkins visited multiple areas of
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Sen. Blumenthal, 29 Co-Signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter with 29 co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 12, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
We write to express our profound concern and unequivocal opposition to the recent mass cancelations of lifesavin
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Sodexo Elevates Patient Nutrition for McLaren Health Care as New Food Services Provider
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Sodexo USA, a food services and facilities management company, issued the following news release:
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Sodexo elevates patient nutrition for McLaren Health Care as new food services provider
New agreement brings Sodexo's integrated ecosystem for patient dining, retail, and digital solutions to 12 hospitals and 1 corporate office in Michigan.
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md. - Sodexo, a leading provider in high-quality food and facilities management solutions, today
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St. John's College Great Books Program Officially Recognized as a Triple Major in Philosophy, Literature, and the Natural Sciences
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 21 -- St. John's College issued the following news release:
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St. John's College Great Books Program Officially Recognized as a Triple Major in Philosophy, Literature, and the Natural Sciences
The college's renowned undergraduate liberal arts Program renamed to benefit students and alumni
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St. John's College, the third-oldest college in America, with campuses in Annapolis, Maryland, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, today announced that its longstanding undergraduate
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Susan G. Komen: Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on
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Trump Administration Announces $4.2 Million to Expand Medical Transportation and Improve Patient Access to Care Across West Virginia
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $4.2 Million to Expand Medical Transportation and Improve Patient Access to Care Across West Virginia
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The Trump Administration announced an additional $4.2 million, made possible through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is being put to work in West Virginia to expand patien
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University Joins with City Office of Information and Technology to Promote AI Awareness, Understanding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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University Joins with City Office of Information and Technology to Promote AI Awareness, Understanding
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#A partnership between UBalt and the city promises to increase digity equity for local residents
Two community learning opportunities hosted by The University of Baltimore's Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) and the Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology
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VA. A.G. JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sens
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Virginia Tech: Oral Therapy Shows Potential to Protect Healthy Tissue From Radiation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Oral therapy shows potential to protect healthy tissue from radiation
Researchers demonstrate a shelf-stable countermeasure in mice that could improve cancer radiotherapy and strengthen preparedness for radiation emergencies.
By John Pastor
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have developed an experimental oral therapy that protected mice from otherwise harmful radiation expo
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