Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
After Historic Restoration, Public Trails, Education and Art Will Line the Little Conestoga Creek
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news:
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After historic restoration, public trails, education and art will line the Little Conestoga Creek
The Blue Green Connector will connect 225,000 Lancaster residents with the creek
By Jake Solyst
Stream restoration projects are a great way to improve local water quality and fish habitat. But what if you could not only restore a creek but also turn it into a place for recreation, learning and connection
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY PUBLISHES KIDNEY HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR NEPHROLOGY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR-KIDNEY-METABOLIC SYNDROME
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release:
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY PUBLISHES KIDNEY HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR NEPHROLOGY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR-KIDNEY-METABOLIC SYNDROME
Highlights
* The ASN Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) on the Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic Syndrome and accompanying Executive Summary provide practical guidance to nephrology health care professionals for the diagnosis and management of
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Builds Strong Momentum With Five New Partnerships
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Builds Strong Momentum with Five New Partnerships
Aramark was recently awarded five new partnerships with colleges and universities across the country: Bridgewater College (VA), Dallas Baptist University (TX), the University of Detroit Mercy (MI), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technolog
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Ashley Heinlein Joins Geneva College Faculty as Instructor of Education
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Ashley Heinlein Joins Geneva Faculty as Instructor of Education
Ashey Heinlein joins the Geneva College faculty as an instructor of education. She began teaching as an adjunct in Geneva's education program in the spring of 2026.
Heinlein earned a Master of Education in Teaching English Learners from American College of Education. She graduated from Geneva with a BS in Pre-K-4 Regular/Pre-K-8 Special Educat
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ASTM Workshop on Wear Testing in Joint Replacements Invites Papers
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM Workshop on Wear Testing in Joint Replacements Invites Papers
Presentations are invited for ASTM International's Workshop on Future Directions for Third-Body and Roughened Counterface Wear Testing in Joint Replacem
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Guilty Pleas in Loitering Cases
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 1 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Announces Guilty Pleas in Loitering Cases
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#Griffin: 'Arkansas's loitering laws are clear, and we are serious about enforcing them'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement today after Antonio Cornelius Johnson, 41, and Beatrice Ann Dabbs, 36, both of Little Rock, pled guilty and were sentenced on two counts each of loite
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC IN FILING LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON OVER SECRET AD SURCHARGE SCHEME
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC IN FILING LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON OVER SECRET AD SURCHARGE SCHEME
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Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing
Chicago - Attorney General Raoul joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the company engaged in d
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Cellular maintenance crew may miss as much as half of certain misfolded proteins
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Cellular maintenance crew may miss as much as half of certain misfolded proteins
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As proteins are made in a cell, they are folded into the 3D structure that allows them to work, but sometimes this process can go wrong. When it does, the misfolded proteins lose some or all of their function and usually get tagged by the cell's quality assurance and maintenance crews,
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Center for Dairy Excellence: Learn About Cattle Markets and Managing Beef Income Streams During Free Webinar
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release:
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LEARN ABOUT CATTLE MARKETS AND MANAGING BEEF INCOME STREAMS DURING FREE WEBINAR
The Free "Protecting Your Profits" Webinar Will Take Place on September 18 at 12 p.m. EST
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It has been a quiet summer for wholesale beef demand, but that could change. To hear the latest updates on the cattle market and opportunities to manage your risk on cull cows and calves, join the Center for Dairy
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CIAA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN EDGE NETWORK AND VAN WAGNER
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN EDGE NETWORK AND VAN WAGNER
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Partnership expands distribution of CIAA athletics while creating new opportunities for audience growth, brand engagement and revenue generation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -[September 2, 2026] -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)), Urban Edge Network LL
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Class of 2030 Embarks on Swarthmore Journey
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
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Class of 2030 Embarks on Swarthmore Journey
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Swarthmore, which begins its 158th year of instruction on August 31, welcomed 436 first-year students to campus last week. The students were selected from one of the most competitive applicant pools in the College's history.
Vice President and Dean of Admissions Jim Bock '90 shares, "Forty years ago, as a member of the Class of 1990, I was in the exact posit
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Courier Issues Commentary: How Courier Local's Coverage Led the Way on Data Centers
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary on Sept. 1, 2026, by Keya Vakil and Michael Foley:
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How Courier Local's Coverage Led the Way on Data Centers
Everywhere you look, people are talking about data centers.
"How Data Centers Broke American Politics," read a WIRED headline from early August.
"The Great Bipartisan Data Center Smackdown Has Begun," read another from the Wall Street Journal.
There is now virtually una
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David Livingston Returns to Mercyhurst as University's 14th President
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news:
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David Livingston returns to Mercyhurst as university's 14th president
Former faculty member and advancement leader brings nearly 30 years of higher education experience as Mercyhurst begins its second century.
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For David J. Livingston, Ph.D., returning to Mercyhurst University represents more than a homecoming. It is a return to the place where much of his professional identity was formed.
Livingston beg
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Deluzio Releases New Data Showing Pennsylvanians Have Had to Spend an Additional $4,200 on Everyday Essentials Under Trump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Releases New Data Showing Pennsylvanians Have Had to Spend an Additional $4,200 on Everyday Essentials Under Trump
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released new data from the Joint Economic Committee Democrats showing that American families have had to spend an additional $4,200+ on goods and services since President Trump took office in January 2025.
"Und
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Franklin & Marshall: 'I Find It Important and Necessary' - Uncovering Lancaster's Hidden History
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
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'I Find It Important and Necessary': Uncovering Lancaster's Hidden History
By Alicia Morrissey-Kinee
For Frances Taylor '27, the Lancaster Vice project checked all the right boxes. The research initiative offered an opportunity to collaborate with a faculty mentor whose work they had long admired, explore how their two majors converge in the real world, and unearth stories the city had forgotte
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FSU history professor explains how Gen Z processes 9/11
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU history professor explains how Gen Z processes 9/11
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For a generation of college students, 9/11 is history rather than memory.
As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, most of today's college students were not yet born when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania. At Florida State University, Professor
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Giving Tsuda Her Flowers
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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Giving Tsuda Her Flowers
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In August, a new opera, Ume: Blooming Path of Life, premiered in Tokyo. Created by the Historical Opera Production Committee, the storied life of Umeko Tsuda was set to music.
Tsuda, class of 1893, went on to found Tsuda University in Japan, revolutionizing education for women and inspiring generations of Japanese students at Bryn Mawr.
"We aim to create a stage that conveys he
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia,
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Hudson Technologies Urges EPA to Create Dedicated Reclaimer Allowance Set-Aside for Post-2028 Phasedown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
300 Tice Blvd - Suite 290 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 www.hudsontech.com
August 27, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center Air and Radiation Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-1948; FRL-13117-01- OAR Notice of Data Availability:
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ICYMI: DNC Continues to Fire Up Democratic Campaign Machine With Historic Organizing Blitz to Take Back Congress From Republicans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: DNC Continues to Fire Up Democratic Campaign Machine with Historic Organizing Blitz to Take Back Congress From Republicans
As Democrats head into the midterms with historic momentum, the DNC continues to fire up an unprecedented organizing blitz to help put Democrats on target to take back Congress from Republicans, hold Donald Trump accountable, and deliver for working fa
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In Scranton, Pa. Gov. Shapiro and Secretary Dr. Rowe Celebrate the Shapiro Administration's Historic Investments in Education That Have Led to Higher Graduation Rates and Funded More Teachers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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In Scranton, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Dr. Rowe Celebrate the Shapiro Administration's Historic Investments in Education That Have Led to Higher Graduation Rates and Funded More Teachers
The 2026-27 budget signed by Governor Shapiro invests $678 million in additional funding for Pennsylvania's students -- bringing total increases for Pennsylvania's public schools to more than
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India's economy, heritage forensics, WWII mobilization examined
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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India's economy, heritage forensics, WWII mobilization examined
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India, the world's most populous nation, stands at a crossroads.
With more than 1.4 billion people, the fifth-largest economy on the planet and geopolitics that make it potentially preferrable to China as a destination for investment, India has rarely faced such a confluence of opportunity and peril. A generation after liberalization transformed
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Kelly highlights importance of securing critical minerals and supply chains to combat China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly highlights importance of securing critical minerals and supply chains to combat China
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a full Ways & Means Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, reinforced the need for the United States to establish strategic partnerships to secure critical minerals and other natural resources to combat China. Kell
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Krishnamoorthi and Coalition of South Asian Lawmakers Lead National Roundtable to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi and Coalition of South Asian Lawmakers Lead National Roundtable to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and a coalition of South Asian lawmakers today led a national roundtable with state and local South Asian elected officials focused on rising hate and discrimination targeting South Asian American communities a
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Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Lion Caucus gives students a voice for their peers through hands-on leadership
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Every Monday, more than 40 University Park students gather in the Willard Building to learn about advocacy, connect with legislators, and find ways to support their fellow Penn Staters.
They are members of Lion Caucus, Penn State's official student advocacy organization connected to th
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Mackenzie Holds Hearing on Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Mackenzie Holds Hearing on Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators
Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Jo
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults.
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Miller Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Give Disabled Americans Faster Access to Social Security Benefits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Give Disabled Americans Faster Access to Social Security Benefits
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the We Can't Wait Act. This bill addresses an unnecessary hardship in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, giving individuals who have been determined disabled and eligible for benefits the choice to
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NACAA Warns EPA Proposed Rollbacks Could Undermine Heavy Duty Vehicle Emission Reductions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 28, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
To Whom It May Concern:
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) respectfully submits the following comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) proposed rule, "Amendments and Nonconfor
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Nationwide Coalition of Parents Travel to D.C. to Demand Congress Take Action on Nitrous Oxide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Nationwide Coalition of Parents Travel to D.C. to Demand Congress Take Action on Nitrous Oxide
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Washington, DC - As deaths and serious injuries from nitrous oxide abuse continue to rise across the nation, a grassroots coalition of parents and family members from across America traveled to Washington, D.C., to demand federal action against the addictive chemical and urge support of the bipartisan
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New meal plan dining options and more
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news:
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New meal plan dining options and more
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The below message was sent to all undergrad, post-bac, and grad students on September 2, 2026.
Hello and welcome back!
As you may have seen, we recently announced several new dining opportunities and options for students.
Now that the semester is underway, we're sending this message to remind you again about two of our biggest changes that take effect this week.
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Is China Behind the Data Center Backlash?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Is China Behind the Data Center Backlash?
Chinese bots posed as Americans to attack AI data centers - and revealed what Beijing wants for the U.S.
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No Labels recently published a report on the bipartisan backlash against data centers in the U.S.
Now, it turns out China may have been fanning the flames the
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Pa. Revenue Dept. Releases August 2026 Collections
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Revenue Department Releases August 2026 Collections
Pennsylvania collected $3 billion in General Fund revenue in August, which was $21.6 million, or 0.7 percent, less than anticipated, Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported today. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections total $6.4 billion, which is $21.5 million, or 0.3 percent, below estimate.
"Our revenue colle
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Parking, traffic and transit information for Penn State football vs. Marshall
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Parking, traffic and transit information for Penn State football vs. Marshall
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State football will host Marshall at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Premium gates will open at 12:30 p.m. and all other public gates will open at 1:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Penn State Transportation Services is alerti
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Penn State, Battalion launch research collaboration focused on national security
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State, Battalion launch research collaboration focused on national security
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State and Battalion Advanced Technology Ltd. have entered into two research agreements worth up to $6 million to develop advanced semiconductor platforms and high-temperature materials that aim to enable next-generation energy, transportation, aerospace and industrial systems whil
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Penn State-Brandywine Appoints Interim Campus Chief Academic Officer
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Brandywine appoints interim campus chief academic officer
Holly Ryan, associate professor of English at Penn State Berks, has been appointed interim campus chief academic officer at Penn State Brandywine, effective Sept. 15. Ryan, who will serve in the interim role for the 2026-27 academic year, brings nearly 20 years of research, teaching and service to the position
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Plastics Industry Association Opposes Listing Microplastics in UCMR 6 Due to Lack of Validated Methods and Insufficient Health Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via Regulations.gov (EPA-HQ-OW- 2023-0469)
Brenda Bowden
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (28221T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Re:
Comments of the Plastics Industry Association
Proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) fo
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Q&A: Scott Milner on 'Writing and Presenting for Scientists and Engineers'
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: Scott Milner on 'Writing and Presenting for Scientists and Engineers'
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Scott Milner, William H. Joyce Chair Professor of Chemical Engineering at Penn State, has been writing and publishing across careers in both industry and academia for decades. In his new book, "Writing and Presenting for Scientists and Engineers," publishing later this year through MIT Press
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Reed Smith represents TabaPay in $155 million financing led by FTV Capital
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith represents TabaPay in $155 million financing led by FTV Capital
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PALO ALTO - Global law firm Reed Smith represented TabaPay, Inc., a payments technology platform powering instant money movement for regulated and emerging industries, in a $155 million strategic growth financing led by FTV Capital, in which financing included both primary capital for the co
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Rep. Comer Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Todd W. Blanche
Attorney General
Department of Justice
905 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche:
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating the Biden Administration
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Rep. Figures Issues Letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following letter to Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Glenn "G.T." Thompson
Chairman
House Committee on Agriculture
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chairman Thompson:
I write to respectfully request that the House Committee on Agriculture convene an emergency hearin
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Rep. Scanlon Issues Statement Blasting Republicans for Trying to Strip American Children of Their Constitutional Right to Citizenship
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement Blasting Republicans for Trying to Strip American Children of Their Constitutional Right to Citizenship
Today, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, delivered opening remarks
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Report From House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Review of the 9/11 Commission Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSCrpt) -- REVIEW OF THE 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT - A report from House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - August 2026 (52 pages)
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Contents
9/11 Commission Recommendations, Government Implementation, and Review ... 2
Unifying Counterterrorism Strategic Intelligence and Operational Planning ... 3
Unifying the Intelligence Community ... 6
Strengthening the FBI and Homeland Defenders ... 10
Unifying Effort in Sharing Information ... 13
Unifying and Strengt
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Robert Packer Hospital Urges CMS to Abandon Drug Discount Cuts and Accelerated Recoupment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory
Surgical Center Payment Systems (CMS-1850-P)
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Rob
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Safety-Net Association of Pennsylvania Urges CMS to Protect Safety-Net Hospitals from Compound Reimbursement Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 N. Third Street, Floor 11A | Harrisburg, PA 17101 | 717-234-6970 717-234-6971 fax | www.pasafetynet.org
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Subject: CMS-1850-P; Medicare Prog
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Shapiro Administration Launches Strategic Enforcement Initiative to Protect Home Care Workers' Rights
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Launches Strategic Enforcement Initiative to Protect Home Care Workers' Rights
Standing Up for Home Care Workers will use proactive enforcement to help ensure home care workers receive the wages they are owed for hours worked.
Roughly 40 percent of Minimum Wage Act complaints in Pennsylvania come from home care workers.
One year ago
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Thompson Introduces Legislation to Protect America's Farmland From Eminent Domain
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Introduces Legislation to Protect America's Farmland From Eminent Domain
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, United States Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) introduced the Not In My Barnyard Act to protect American producers' property rights. This legislation would prohibit the federal government from initiating eminent domain proceedings on any agricultural land when a feasible
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Trump Has Irresponsibly Driven Up Gas Prices by 40% & Americans Just Experienced the Priciest August at the Pump Ever
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Trump Has Irresponsibly Driven Up Gas Prices by 40% & Americans Just Experienced the Priciest August at the Pump Ever
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PROVIDENCE, RI - As President Trump's irresponsible war with Iran crosses the half-year mark with escalating conflict and no end in sight, and still with no coherent strategy or endgame from the Trump Administration, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says President Trump's refusal to
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Team for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release:
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U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announces team for Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced the 2026 U.S. Youth Olympic Games Team that will compete at the Youth Olympic Games from Oct. 31-Nov. 13 in Dakar, Senegal. Team USA's delegation will include 29 total athletes representing 12 sports and ranging in age from
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University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Public Confidence in One's Own Healthcare Provider Remains High
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Public Confidence in One's Own Healthcare Provider Remains High
Americans continue to express high levels of confidence in their own healthcare providers, despite a decline in confidence in federal health agencies over the course of 2025.
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Americans' confidence in their own healthcare providers remains high, according to a longitudinal, nationa
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University of Scranton Announces Cabinet Leadership Reorganization
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news:
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University Announces Cabinet Leadership Reorganization
Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., has outlined an administrative change designed to strengthen the University's leadership structure.
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University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., announced an administrative reorganization on Wednesday, Sept. 2, designed to support the University's strategic priorities and position the institution
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Vanguard Expands Access to Updated Website Shaped by Investor Feedback
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 (TNSrpt) -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Vanguard Expands Access to Updated Website Shaped by Investor Feedback
Updates focus on improving navigation, simplifying account views, and helping investors find key information more easily.
VALLEY FORGE, PA --Vanguard is expanding access to significant website upgrades for U.S. investors based on deep research and ongoing investor input. The enhancements ar
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Volvo Group Urges EPA to Extend Useful Life and Flexibility Provisions for 2027 Heavy-Duty Engine Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
United States of America
Environmental Protection Agency
Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR-Equipped Diesel Engines
Docket I.D. Nos.: 40 CFR Parts 86, 1036, 1037, 1039, 1065, and 1071 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728; FRL 1
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