Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Drexel University issued the following news:
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200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel
Born in 1826, Drexel University's founder was a lifelong Philadelphian, financier and philanthropist whose legacy continues into the 21st century.
By Alissa Falcone
September 16, 2026
Have you ever wondered where the "Drexel" in "Drexel University" comes from? Or who founded Drexel University?
The answer to both questions: Anthony Joseph Drexe
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AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the co
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Alliance Orthopedics Invests in Next Gen Healthcare Leaders
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Alliance Orthopedics Invests in Next Gen Healthcare Leaders
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Seton Hall University is pleased to announce a major gift from Alliance Orthopedics to support students in the School of Health and Medical Sciences. Reflecting a shared commitment to educating and developing the next generation of patient-centered healthcare professionals, the gift has expanded applied learning opportunities for students,
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
John Kartch 09/16/2026
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Rou
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of empl
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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#Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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September 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country.
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
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#Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'WGR Middays' on WGR Sports Radio 550
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'WGR Middays' on WGR Sports Radio 550
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on "WGR Middays" on WGR Sports Radio 550 with Tim Graham and Brad Riter to discuss the first Buffalo Bills home game in the new Highmark Stadium.
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks
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Barrasso Celebrates Constitution Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Celebrates Constitution Day
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"Under President Trump and Republicans, the Constitution is respected once again. By contrast, the Left does not value the Constitution, let alone celebrate it... The simple truth is, people who want to tear up our Constitution cannot be trusted to build up our country."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today commemorates Consti
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Bayer's KERENDIA (finerenone) Receives FDA Approval as the First New Treatment in 30 Years for Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Type 1 Diabetes
WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news:
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Bayer's KERENDIA(r) (finerenone) Receives FDA Approval as the First New Treatment in 30 Years for Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Type 1 Diabetes
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KERENDIA(r) (finerenone), a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA), is the first new treatment in more than 30 y
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Booker Calls on Trump to Convene Congress for Special Session on AI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Calls on Trump to Convene Congress for Special Session on AI
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) took to the Senate floor to call on President Trump to use his authority under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to convene Congress for a special session to address the rapidly evolving risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Article II, Se
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Booker Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the Committee's passage of the Republican Farm Bill:
"The Republican Farm Bill that passed the Senate Agriculture Committee today on a party line vote fails to meet this moment
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CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-to-Know Request, Launches Public Letter Campaign Seeking Answers Over Macklemore Removal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-to-Know Request, Launches Public Letter Campaign Seeking Answers Over Macklemore Removal
September 17, 2026
Civil rights organization seeks records concerning Lincoln Financial Field decision, invites public to join call for transparency
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The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today announced that it has
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Calls for Unity at Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Calls for Unity at Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising
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Galloway, N.J. -Different countries, traditions, foods, music, histories and experiences are represented within the Hispanic community. At Stockton University's Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising on Sept. 15, speakers celebrated those differences while emphasizing the connections that can build a stronger community.
That message of unity a
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.
CAC
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Passage of Major South Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew Celebrates Passage of Major South Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities
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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated the passage of the Water Resources Development (WRDA) Act of 2026 through the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation includes eleven priorities he secured for South Jersey, and it is expected to be signed into law.
"This is exactly
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Congressman Van Drew's PROOF Act Passes House to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Van Drew's PROOF Act Passes House to Crack Down on Fraud in Federal Programs
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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would give federal investigators a direct way to obtain records from states when investigating f
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Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight blasted sabotage of Ukrainian support by authorizing broad new tariff authorities to President Trump.
"For nearly five years, Ukrainians have fought bravely for their survival, and against all odds, Ukraine is now winning the war. America should be giving
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Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit
MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Art Department Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez Hosts Campus Exhibit
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#Martinez's Conocerla is on display at the Korn Gallery through October 16
September 2026 - Drew University's Art Department has welcomed Artist-in-Residence Amanda Martinez for a gallery talk and exhibit on campus.
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Martinez will present an exhibit, Conocerla, which will be on display at the Korn Gallery in org
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep
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FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for Its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release:
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FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031
GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company ("FE PA" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., today announced an offer to exchange up to (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.150% Senior Notes due 2028
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Forbes Celebrates America's Most Successful Immigrants At Forbes Immigrant 250 Celebration
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release:
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Forbes Celebrates America's Most Successful Immigrants At Forbes Immigrant 250 Celebration
NEW YORK (September 17, 2026) - Forbes gathered leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers at Forbes on Fifth in New York City on Wednesday evening to celebrate Forbes 250: America's Most Successful Immigrants, recognizing the achievements and contributions of immigrants who have helped shape American business, cultu
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House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-772) on the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act (H.R. 5063). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 27, 2026.
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PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION.
The purpose of H.R. 5063 is to ensure continuity of staffing at Federal beaches, and for other purposes
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION
According to federal data, more than 4,000 people drown in the United Stat
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Inaugural physician assistant cohort begins journey at Rowan-Virtua SOM
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Inaugural physician assistant cohort begins journey at Rowan-Virtua SOM
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A new chapter began the week of August 31 at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) as the inaugural cohort of 55 Physician Assistant (PA) Program students gathered for orientation, marking the start of their journey toward becoming healthcare professionals.
The week opened with a welcome from Rowan University and SOM leade
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Intervening in neurodegenerative disease
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Intervening in neurodegenerative disease
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JiaBei Lin, Ph.D.
Quantitative biochemist
Areas of expertise:
Single-molecule biophysics, protein engineering, yeast genetics, molecular biology
More information
In Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, abnormal proteins build up in the brain, forming toxic plaques that damage brain cells and eventually interfere with
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Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture with PSP Investments
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager, on the establishment of a new joint venture between an Ares Real Estate fund and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada's largest pension investors. The joint venture will inves
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MICC-Fort Riley keeps flag in motion during Patriot Day remembrance
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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MICC-Fort Riley keeps flag in motion during Patriot Day remembrance
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FORT RILEY, Kan.-For 12 hours, an American flag remained in motion across Fort Riley as Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers and Army Civilians marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Soldiers and Civilians from MICC-Fort Riley and 923rd Contracting Battalion, 418th Contr
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Nebraska: Supreme Court Rejects Second Challenge Seeking To Overturn 2024 Medical Cannabis Vote
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Nebraska: Supreme Court Rejects Second Challenge Seeking To Overturn 2024 Medical Cannabis Vote
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Lincoln, NE: For the second time this month, members of the Nebraska Supreme Court rejected litigation that sought to invalidate the state's voter-approved medical cannabis access law.
The Court's ruling affirmed a lower court decision finding that
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New Jersey Department of Health Announces Elimination of $90 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release:
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September 17, 2026
New Jersey Department of Health Announces Elimination of $90 Million in Medical Debt for Nearly 20,000 New Jerseyans
Final round of debt relief under COVID-era funds that New Jersey leveraged to reach nearly 900,000 residents
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TRENTON, NJ -- The Office of Healthcare Affordability and Transparency (OHCAT), part of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), to
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NJDOL Announces $3 Million in Pre-Apprenticeship Grant Funding to Build Pathways to Careers
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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NJDOL Announces $3 Million in Pre-Apprenticeship Grant Funding to Build Pathways to Careers
September 17, 2026
TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning has announced $3 million in available funding through its first round of FY27 Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE
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NJIT's 2026 'Celebration' to Honor Leaders in Education, Technology and Industry
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT's 2026 'Celebration' to Honor Leaders in Education, Technology and Industry
September 17, 2026
New Jersey Institute of Technology's annual Celebration gala will take place Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at The Grove in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, honoring six individuals and organizations whose achievements exemplify leadership, innovation, service and commitment to the university.
The black-ti
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Opening Statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC Hearing: Son and Daughter's Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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A Son and Daughter's Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai
Opening statement of Co-Chairman Smith at CECC hearing
Washington, Sep 16, 2026
The following are excerpts of Co-Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC)'s September 16th hearing, entitled "A Son and Daughter's Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy
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Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release:
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Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk
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Documents On File At The Supreme Court Of The United States And The Securities And Exchange Commission Establish That Justice Alito Has A Direct Financial Inter
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Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree, Congressional Democrats Call Out Trump Admin's Corrupt Offshore Wind Buyouts
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Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), joined members of Congress and labor and environmental advocates in front of the U.S. Capitol to speak out against the Trump administration's continued attacks on offshore wind. Pingree joined Representatives Deborah Ross (D-N.C.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Salud
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Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction as Work Begins to Put Final Track Into Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:
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Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction as Work Begins to Put Final Track Into Service
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Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Begin Final "Cutover" Work to Transfer Service to New Portal North Bridge and Announce Temporary Service Changes to Accommodate Work.
NEWARK, NJ -Beginning October 9, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT will perform critical work to transfer the final track from the 116-old Portal B
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Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House's Water Resources Subcommittee, spoke on the floor of the House in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The legislation includes over a dozen priorities Pou championed to help protect North Jersey from flooding and advance critical local water infrastructu
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Princeton SPIA Ph.D. Earns India's Highest Honor for Senior Security Officials
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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September 17, 2026
Princeton SPIA Ph.D. Earns India's Highest Honor for Senior Security Officials
By Ambreen Ali
The Indian government has awarded one of its highest honors to Sajid Farid Shapoo Ph.D. '23, a decorated senior Indian security and counterterrorism official who earned his doctorate in public affairs with a concentration in security studies at the P
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Rep. Chris Smith: An Appeal From Jimmy Lai's Son - Ahead of Planned Trump-Xi Meeting in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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An appeal from Jimmy Lai's son
Ahead of planned Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, D.C.
Washington, Sep 16, 2026
At today's Capitol Hill hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), lawmakers examined the unjust imprisonment of Jimmy Lai--a well-known free-speech advocate and the publisher of the pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily--by Hong Kong officials, as well as what his case reveals about the
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Rep. Chris Smith: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Passes House, on Its Way to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passes House, on its way to President Trump's desk
Providing critical funding for Lyme disease research
Washington, Sep 16, 2026
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to provide $150 million over five years in continued funding for Lyme disease research at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sen
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Reps. Thanedar, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Thanedar, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards
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September 16, 2026
Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any de
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of
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Rowan reopens Campbell Library following $23.4 million renovation
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan reopens Campbell Library following $23.4 million renovation
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Following a two-year, $23.4 million renovation, Rowan University's Keith & Shirley Campbell Library has reopened as a modern hub for learning, research and student success.
The reimagined five-story, 118,000-square-foot facility reflects Rowan's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of today's learners. Designed to support collaboration,
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Rutgers School of Nursing Earns Ninth Consecutive Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers School of Nursing Earns Ninth Consecutive Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award
By Lynn McFarlane
September 17, 2026
The honor recognizes nursing schools and colleges for their efforts to recruit and retain men in nursing
Rutgers School of Nursing received the 2026 Best Schools for Men in Nursing Award from the American Association for Men in Nursing, marking the ninth consecutive year the sc
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Rutgers University: Chancellor's First Year - Real-World Research, Grounded in Lived Experience
NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Chancellor's First Year: Real-World Research, Grounded in Lived Experience
By Carrie Stetler
September 17, 2026
One of Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson's biggest priorities is expanding research across all disciplines at Rutgers-Newark, transforming it from an R2 research institution to an R1, which signifies very high research activity, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Educat
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Rutgers: Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Perinatal Depression and Infant Mortality
By Michelle Edelstein
September 17, 2026
Rutgers researchers examined more than 414,000 births in New Jersey and found a consistent association between maternal depressive symptoms and infant mortality
Infants born to mothers with depressive symptoms immediately after delivery had a substantially higher risk of dying before their first birthday, according to
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Seton Hall Libraries: Your Hub for Innovation and Success
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Libraries: Your Hub for Innovation and Success
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As the fall semester gets underway, Seton Hall University Libraries continue to serve as the vibrant hub for research, collaboration and student success across all three campuses. From welcoming new physical spaces and expanded technology services to a slate of workshops, exhibits and AI literacy initiatives, the Libraries are continuously e
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Seton Hall Students Invited to IOC Case Study Competition
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Students Invited to IOC Case Study Competition
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Seton Hall University will participate in the International Olympic Case Study Competition, giving undergraduate students the opportunity to tackle a real-world challenge from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and compete against students from universities around the world.
The 2026/27 challenge, "Driving Growth for the Five New Spo
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SHOT/CHASER: After Kean Jr. Falsely Claims He Talks to Press, NJ Reporters Ask Why He's Left Them On Read
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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SHOT/CHASER: After Kean Jr. Falsely Claims He Talks to Press, NJ Reporters Ask Why He's Left Them On Read
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Multiple New Jersey reporters respond directly to the M.I.A congressman asking why he won't sit down with them for an interview
Tom Kean Jr. just stepped on a rake.
On Thursday, the congressman repeated a lie on social media that he does "the most local press engagements
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SHU-NJSGC (NASA) Academic Year Fellowship Competition
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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SHU-NJSGC (NASA) Academic Year Fellowship Competition
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For 2026-27 Academic Year, Seton Hall University has been awarded four academic year fellowships for science, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) undergraduate students by the New Jersey Space Grant Consortium (NJSGC), a NASA Sponsored Program.
Background
The New Jersey Space Grant Consortium was established in 1991 by a grant from NASA. The ob
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Smith Hosts Special Order to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Smith hosts Special Order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment
"The Hyde Amendment reaffirms the fundamental truth that every life is precious and irreplaceable."
Washington, Sep 16, 2026
Tonight, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, hosted a Special Order on the House floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which p
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STANDING ROOM ONLY: Cait Conley Rallies With Pete Buttigieg in Tarrytown as Momentum Builds Against Mike Lawler
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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STANDING ROOM ONLY: Cait Conley Rallies With Pete Buttigieg in Tarrytown as Momentum Builds Against Mike Lawler
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Buttigieg: "Cait is as serious as it gets about keeping our country safe, just like she is serious about bringing down the cost of housing, health care and energy."
As momentum continues to grow behind Army combat veteran Cait Conley, New Yorkers are seeing wall-to-w
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump and Republicans' Attacks on American Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Crockett's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump and Republicans' Attacks on American Elections
September 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Today, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans' continued efforts
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Sun Chemical to Showcase New SunVetro SGF Organic Inks and Glass Printing Solutions at Glasstec 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news:
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Sun Chemical to showcase new SunVetro SGF organic inks and glass printing solutions at Glasstec 2026
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - 17th September 2026 - Sun Chemical will present its full range of screen and pad printing inks for multiple flat, hollow and 3D glass applications on Stand G 20.2, Hall 12 at Glasstec 2026, from 20th to 23rd October at Messe Dusseldorf, Germany.
A key focus will be S
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Sydney Opera House: Grammy Award-winning Leon Bridges to Perform on the Harbourside Forecourt This Summer
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 18 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release:
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Grammy Award-winning Leon Bridges to perform on the harbourside Forecourt this summer
With special guest 54 Ultra | February 2027
Texas star to bring warm, nostalgia-infused sound to Sydney Opera House's 2027 summer season
Sydney -- Thursday 17 September 2026
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Leon Bridges returns to the Sydney Opera House on Friday 26 February, this time performing beneath t
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
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Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they
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What's New in Microsoft 365 - September 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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What's New in Microsoft 365 - September 2026
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Microsoft 365 continues to evolve, with several applications and features scheduled for retirement or significant changes in the coming weeks and months. Students, faculty and staff should review the changes below, as some require action before the retirement dates.
#Microsoft Teams: New Web Address Coming in September
Teams web users will be redirect
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White House: President Trump's Top 250 Victories for People of Faith
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith
September 17, 2026
Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. P
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Writer Svetlana Satchkova at Seton Hall University
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Writer Svetlana Satchkova at Seton Hall University
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A prominent Russian-American writer and journalist, Svetlana Satchkova, will visit Seton Hall at 6:30 - 8 p.m., Thursday, November 5,, in Fahy Hall 236, to present her latest book The Undead: A Novel of Modern Russia (Melville House, 2026). The event is free and open to the public!
Svetlana Satchkova is a Russian-born novelist, journalist and tran
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