News Tipoffs - Oregon Editors
'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250
STORRS, Connecticut, July 14 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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'We the People' Holds a Mirror to the US at 250
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Steven G. Smith says his projects rarely produce favorite photographs - but favorite people, he has lots of those.
Add to the list the Amish farmer who Smith encountered last month while driving through rural Pennsylvania. The man was walking his horse on a lead, the light just perfect from the setting sun, when Smith drove by and to himself quest
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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 15 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andme Over Genetic Data Breach
Acting Attorney General Cori Mills today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers wor
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AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million custom
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers w
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Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $18 Million From 23andMe for Failing to Protect Customers' Genetic Data
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July 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general today secured $18 million from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. In October 2023, 23andMe announced tha
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andme over genetic data breach
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July 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would all
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Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region
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Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West Region fell 0.2 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 4.3 percent. The food index and the all
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Civil Liberties Defense Center: What Happens When the Government Doesn't Like Your Posts?
EUGENE, Oregon, July 15 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following statement on July 14, 2026:
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What Happens When the Government Doesn't Like Your Posts?
Consider the following hypothetical. It's January 2026 and you are in a very long line. No big deal, you're a pro. You grab your phone and settle in for a lengthy scroll-and-wait. You "like" a few posts, read a few articles, and eventually find yourself hitting "reply" in the comments beneath an article reporting on an I
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Clean Water Advocates File Lawsuit Over Oregon Factory Farm General Permit
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Center for Food Safety issued the following news release:
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Clean Water Advocates File Lawsuit Over Oregon Factory Farm General Permit
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PORTLAND, OR - Today, a coalition of public interest organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Oregon Departments of Agriculture and Environmental Quality's new factory farm general permit over its failure to protect the state's waters from the vast quantities of waste industrial livestock operati
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Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Celebrates UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Engine Selection for $160 Million NSF Award
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The historic investment positions the Greater Kansas City region to strengthen America's supply chains, advance manufacturing and national security.
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), celebrates the National Science Foundation's selection
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DC Teamsters, Labor Coalition Demand City Council Reject Anti-Worker Waymo Bill
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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DC Teamsters, Labor Coalition Demand City Council Reject Anti-Worker Waymo Bill
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Teamsters were joined by members of Service Employees International Union 32BJ and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 in testifying at a hearing today to demand Washington, D.C. councilmembers
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Defenders Sends Notice of Intent to Sue the Trump Administration over Rescission of 'Harm'
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release:
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Defenders Sends Notice of Intent to Sue the Trump Administration over Rescission of 'Harm'
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Defenders of Wildlife today sent a letter to the Department of Interior and the Department of Commerce signaling its intent to sue over the administration's rescission of the long-standing definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. Under the now-rescinded regulatory definition
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EPA Designates Air Monitoring Methods for Carbon Monoxide, Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the designation of one reference method and three equivalent methods for measuring ambient air pollutants, allowing state and local air monitoring agencies to use the instruments for determining compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards under federal monitoring requirements.
The designations were issued under 40 CFR Part 53 for monitoring carbon monoxide (CO), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), particul
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Federal funding to accelerate semiconductor research, career training at Portland State
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 14 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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Federal funding to accelerate semiconductor research, career training at Portland State
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Portland State University is a core partner in a new NSF Regional Innovation Engine that will advance semiconductor technology across Oregon.
The engine, Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), is led by Oregon State University and unites nearly 100 partners statewide. NSF will provide FAST u
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Five CRNAs Recognized for Their Impact on Health and Healthcare
ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 14 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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Five CRNAs Recognized for Their Impact on Health and Healthcare
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American Academy of Nursing Names 2026 Class of Fellows
Rosemont, Ill. - Five members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) have been selected to join the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). These Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (
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Free Press: State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Free Press hails state-led effort to defend consumer choice and journalism against a billionaire push to censor and control the media
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On Monday, 12 state attorneys general launched an antitrust suit to block the propose
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Governor Kelly Appoints Judge K. Christopher Jayaram to Fill Vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 13 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kelly Appoints Judge K. Christopher Jayaram to Fill Vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court
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TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Judge K. Christopher Jayaram to the Kansas Supreme Court. Jayaram will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Justice Marla Luckert.
"Appointing a Kansas Supreme Court justice is a significant responsibility, and it is a decision I never ma
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Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Curry and Union Counties
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Curry and Union Counties
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Salem, OR - Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Curry and Union counties through Executive Order 26-12 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance. The Executive Order is available here.
This marks the sixth drought declaration order issued in 2026. In total, 21 of Oregon's 36 counti
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Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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Salem, OR - Pursuant to the United States Flag Code and President Trump's July 13 proclamation, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11, 2026.
Senator Lindsey Graham was a sitting U.S. Senator representing Sou
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HOYLE SECURES DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE 2026 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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HOYLE SECURES DISTRICT AND POLICY WINS IN THE 2026 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
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WASHINGTON, DC- Today, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA, H.R. 9497). It authorizes construction projects, studies and other infrastructure activities for U.S. waterways and ports. This bipartisan legislation also includes key priorities c
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Jewish Council for Public Affairs Names Walter E. Spiegel Board Chair, Welcomes Five New Board Members
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release:
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Jewish Council for Public Affairs Names Walter E. Spiegel Board Chair, Welcomes Five New Board Members
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive democracy, today announced that Walter E. Spiegel of Cincinnati, Ohio has been elected chair of its board of directors. JCPA also elected four other key leaders to its
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife From Trump Administration
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SEATTLE-Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America's most vulnerable plants and animals.
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife from Trump Administration
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America's Wildlife from Trump Administration
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This unlawful rule guts long-standing protections and allows for the destruction of habitat to such an extent that vulnerable species like Atlantic salmon will be pushed closer to extinction. Photo: Shutterstock
July 14, 2026 (Boston, MA) - Conservation groups on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its decision
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement resolving allegations stemming from 23andMe's 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.
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N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General John M. Formella announces $18 Million Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General John M. Formella today joined a coalition of 42 states announcing an $18 million bankruptcy claim settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the gen
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compro
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 10 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced over $388,000 for New Mexico as part of a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app, Cash App. The settlement stems from allegations that Block mis
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Challenges Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Challenges Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Ho
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Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State's Semiconductor Industry
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State's Semiconductor Industry
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Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon semiconductor industry
Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senate and House members welcomed today's announcement that Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technolo
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Oregon Lawmakers Demand Trump Reverse Course on Plan to Suppress Oregon Voters
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Oregon Lawmakers Demand Trump Reverse Course on Plan to Suppress Oregon Voters
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Trump threatens Oregon election officials that do not comply with administration's illegal and unconstitutional election requests
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum today sounded the alarm on the
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Oregon Lawmakers Demand Trump Reverse Course on Plan to Suppress Oregon Voters
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Oregon Lawmakers Demand Trump Reverse Course on Plan to Suppress Oregon Voters
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Trump threatens Oregon election officials that do not comply with administration's illegal and unconstitutional election requests
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum today sounded the alarm on t
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement With 23andMe
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 15 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $149,399 in Bankruptcy Settlement with 23andMe
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $149,399 from the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement
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Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets July 21 Hearing on Measuring What Matters - Science, Standards, Strategic Competition
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition" at 10:30 a.m. on July 21, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
Committee Members
* Ted Budd Presiding Chairman, Republican, North Carolina
Witnesses
* The Honorable Walter Copan, Vice President Emeritus for Research and Technology Transfer, Colorado School of Mines
* Dr. Drew E
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
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Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data
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USDA Economic Research Service: 'The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records'
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records."
Here are excerpts:
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Key Points
* This report investigates how survey misreporting of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects our understanding of the relationship between SNAP an
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Welcome to JCPA's New Board Leadership
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release:
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Welcome to JCPA's New Board Leadership
As JCPA continues to meet this pivotal moment for the Jewish community and our democracy, we're proud to welcome new leaders who will help guide our work in the year ahead.
Our Board of Directors brings together accomplished leaders from communities across the country who share a deep commitment to combating antisemitism and hate, strengthening inclusive
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Wyden Votes 'No' on Flawed Military Bill to Fund Trump's Idiotic War in Iran, Raise Gas Prices and Threaten Americans' Privacy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Votes 'No' on Flawed Military Bill to Fund Trump's Idiotic War in Iran, Raise Gas Prices and Threaten Americans' Privacy
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today voted no on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a massive bill that would have greenlit Trump's endless war in Iran, devoted billions in unchecked military spending and included a host of provisions
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Wyden, Pallone Sound Alarm on Devastating Impact of Big Ugly Bill on Maternal Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Pallone Sound Alarm on Devastating Impact of Big Ugly Bill on Maternal Health Care
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In 2024, more than one-third of U.S. counties were considered maternity care deserts, which has drastically been made worse by Republicans gutting nearly $1 billion from Medicaid
Text of the Report (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerc
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Wyden, Senate Democratic Leaders Blast Trump Family Greed Following New Financial Disclosures
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Senate Democratic Leaders Blast Trump Family Greed Following New Financial Disclosures
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New records show the Trump family made $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency during the first year of his second term alone.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today he has joined Senate Democratic colleagues in sounding the alarm on the Trump family's blatant and unprecedented misuse of the of
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