Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho
25 Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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Twenty-Five Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person
On-site learning includes application-based training related to understanding critical minerals and materials biogeochemistry
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Strengthening a domestic supply of critical minerals and materials (CMM) is critical to the United States' pursuit
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ANS webinar looks to Utah's nuclear future
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 14 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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ANS webinar looks to Utah's nuclear future
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On July 9, the American Nuclear Society hosted the third installment of its "Nuclear in the States" webinar series. This time, the webinar looked to the current landscape of Utah's nuclear sector-from its policy developments to ongoing projects to workforce needs.
ANS CEO Craig Piercy, who led the discussion, was joined by Chris
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As Agencies Pursue Mexican Wolf Downlisting, Coalition Urges New Mexico to Close Protection Gaps
HAILEY, Idaho, July 16 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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As Agencies Pursue Mexican Wolf Downlisting, Coalition Urges New Mexico to Close Protection Gaps
Fifteen organizations urge New Mexico leaders to close trapping loopholes following trapping deaths of endangered Mexican gray wolves.
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Santa Fe, N.M. -- As federal and state wildlife agencies prepare to pursue downlisting of Mexican gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act, a
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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**If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.**
Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira
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BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Faces Criticism for Weakening Land Health Protections and Public Participation
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Steve Pearce, BLM Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5686
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001
Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026-
0001
Dear Director Pearce,
Defenders of Wildli
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BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Sparks Concerns Over Public Lands Management and Environmental Impact
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
Attn: Acting BLM Director (630)
Subject: BLM's Proposed Rule, "Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive
of Alaska" [Published Federal Register Number: 2026-09387 (91FR 26852)
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Bureau of Land Management Faces Criticism Over Proposed Grazing Regulations for Public Lands
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Stevan Pearce
Director
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St., NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: National Wildlife Federation et al. Comments on Bureau of Land Management's
Proposed Rule Updating Grazing Regulations, BLM-2026-0001
Dear Director Pe
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BYU-Idaho Advisor Uses AI to Make Advising More Personal
REXBURG, Idaho, July 16 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news:
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BYU-Idaho Advisor Uses AI to Make Advising More Personal
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When students meet with Career and Academic Advisor Amy Staiger, they may notice something unexpected: artificial intelligence is part of the conversation. For Staiger, using AI means spending less time searching for information and more time listening to students. Rather than replacing personal interaction, the technology has helped her
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BYU-Idaho Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
REXBURG, Idaho, July 16 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news:
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BYU-Idaho Prepares Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
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Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, but at BYU-Idaho, students are learning that their greatest advantage isn't AI. It's knowing how to use it well.
As employers increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into the workplace, BYU-Idaho's Computer Science and Engineering Department is helping students build strong techni
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Continental Divide Trail Coalition Urges USDA Forest Service to Maintain Public Comment on Handbook Development
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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710 10th Street, Suite 200
Golden, CO 80401
July 8, 2026
USDA-Forest Service
Sidney Yates Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 1SE
Attn: Director-Policy Office
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Fores
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on Treasury Nominees
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on Treasury Nominees
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Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at hearing to consider nominees for the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
As prepared for delivery:
"Thank you to our nominees, Mr. Brooke, Ms. Browne, Dr. Kothari and Mr. McMaster for being here today.
"Congratulations on your nominations a
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Crapo, Risch Applaud Move to Return Grizzly Bear Management to States
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Risch Applaud Move to Return Grizzly Bear Management to States
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Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior proposal to provide new flexibility for western states in managing grizzly bears.
"The recovery of the grizzly bear in the West is a conservation success story made possible by decades of work from state, tribal, f
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i
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Grand Canyon Trust: BLM Proposed Grazing Rules Criticized for Undermining Ranching Conservation Role and Public Land Health
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Stevan Pearce
Director, Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Comments on BLM's Proposed Grazing Regulations, RIN 1004-AE82
Dear Mr. Pearce:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Bureau of Land Management's new draft grazing rules. We of
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HHS Administration for Children & Families: 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefit
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How INL's University Days Event is Growing the Workforce Behind America's Critical Missions
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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How INL's University Days event is growing the workforce behind America's critical missions
The Idaho National Laboratory produces world-class, cutting-edge research in fields such as nuclear energy, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, but there are still a lot of people who don't know what goes on at the lab.
When April Augustine took her job three years ago
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Idaho Cattle Association Urges Revisions to Bureau of Land Management Grazing Regulations to Enhance Range Management and Permit Flexibility
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630), Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street N.W., Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted Via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov
RE: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 43 CFR Part 4 Bureau of Lan
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Idaho Department of Water Resources Opposes Federal Ownership Rules for Grazing Water Rights and Range Improvements
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
322 E Front Street, Suite 648, Boise ID 83702 - PO Box 83720, Boise ID 83720-0098
Phone: 208-287-4800 - Fax: 208-287-6700 - Email: idwrinfo@idwr.idaho.gov - Website: idwr.idaho.gov
Governor Brad Little Director Mathew Weaver
July 13, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING
The Honorable Steve Pearce
Director
Bureau of Land Manage
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Idaho Wool Growers Association Supports Flexible Grazing Regulations and Stricter Permit Renewal Criteria
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Idaho Wool Growers Association (IWGA) was established in 1893 as the Blake Ball primary voice for the sheep industry. Our members raise and run sheep across the entire Eastern District state of Idaho on private, state, and federal lands. Currently, the sheep industry has over 220,000 animals across the state. The IWGA s
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Idaho: Medical Cannabis Legalization Campaign Fails To Qualify for 2026 Ballot
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Idaho: Medical Cannabis Legalization Campaign Fails To Qualify for 2026 Ballot
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Boise, ID: Backers of a statewide ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis access failed to collect the necessary number of signatures to qualify for the November ballot.
According to a July 14 th press release issued by the Secretary of State's office, "The
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Independent Women's Voice: New Hampshire Women and Girls Miss Out On Another Opportunity to Privacy and Equality
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release:
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New Hampshire Women and Girls Miss Out On Another Opportunity to Privacy and Equality
Independent Women commits to supporting renewed efforts to advance Stand With Women legislation next session.
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CONCORD, NH -- On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that Title IX reflects biological sex and not gender identity, New Hampshire leaders h
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Lawsuit Aims to Protect Five Imperiled Freshwater Animals in California, Oregon, Nevada
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Aims to Protect Five Imperiled Freshwater Animals in California, Oregon, Nevada
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PORTLAND, Ore. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to protect five imperiled freshwater species from the Great Basin under the Endangered Species Act.
The Service failed to issue timely findings on the Center's petitions to p
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Montana Counties Advocate for Clear Taylor Grazing Act Mapping and Regulatory Support for Rangeland Improvements on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc.
P.O. Box 468 - Lewistown, MT 59457
@fergusmt.gov
Board of Directors
Ross Butcher, President & Treasurer Miles Hutton, Secretary Shane Gorder, Vice President
Fergus County Blaine County Richland County
John Fahlgren Mark Morse
Valley County Yellowstone County
July
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor
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OPINION: Idaho is powering America's nuclear future
BOISE, Idaho, July 16 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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OPINION: Idaho is powering America's nuclear future
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by Governor Brad Little
Energy history is happening right here in Idaho.
There is incredible work taking place at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and the people at INL are helping write the next chapter of America's energy story.
For the first time in more than 50 years, new reactors have successfully started at our nation's nuclear energy
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Proposed Revisions to Grizzly Bear Conservation Advance Tailored Conservation Strategies
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Proposed Revisions to Grizzly Bear Conservation Advance Tailored Conservation Strategies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed revisions to grizzly bear conservation under the Endangered Species Act section 4(d) support increased responsibility in state-led management and tailored conservation strategies. While still listed as threate
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Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Republican Plan to Further Dismantle the Department of Education and Abandon America's Students
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Republican Plan to Further Dismantle the Department of Education and Abandon America's Students
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 16, 2026 -Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) a member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, condemned a package of ten Republican bills designed to retroactively codify and expand the Trump Administration's ongoing dismantling
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Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led 60+ members of the Senate in announcing the text of
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Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
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Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Richard Blume
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Tracing the Outbreak: Franklin & Marshall Public Health Alum Investigates Hantavirus
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
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Tracing the Outbreak: F&M Public Health Alum Investigates Hantavirus
By William Keller
Anna Catherine Grady '19 arrived at Franklin & Marshall with veterinary school aspirations, drawn by the College's consistent record of developing successful pre-health graduates and the opportunity to work at F&M's vivarium. A few public health courses later, she discovered a love of research and a
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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'[Lindsey] said that this would be the most consequential piece of legislation that he ever had an opportunity to get behind and get to the President's desk...'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Se
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USDA Designates Nine Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates Nine Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
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Two contiguous Counties in Utah are eligible for assistance
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This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency lo
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