News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
'Staying Alive in Bear Country' by Ferrum College Professor Emeritus Peter Crow to Be Published July 30
FERRUM, Virginia, July 18 -- Ferrum College issued the following news:
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"Staying Alive in Bear Country" by Ferrum College Professor Emeritus Peter Crow to be Published July 30
Ferrum College Professor Emeritus of English Peter Crow spent decades creating stories featuring Old Joe Grady, a character he invented to keep young campers moving forward on long hikes and to entertain his own daughter and son. After retiring, Dr. Crow preserved the stories that were primarily told orally in a bo
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ADC Sues DHS Secretary Mullin Over Illegal CBP Seizure of Journalist Max Blumenthal's Phones
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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ADC Sues DHS Secretary Mullin Over Illegal CBP Seizure of Journalist Max Blumenthal's Phones
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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a time-sensitive motion in the Eastern District of Virginia's federal court on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal, seeking the immediate return of two smartphones unlawfully seized and retained by U.S. C
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AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges
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WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done."
At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten
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American Society for Horticultural Science: 2026 ASHS Fellows
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17 -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
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2026 ASHS Fellows
The American Society for Horticultural Science is pleased to announce the 2026 Class of Fellows of the Society. Election as a Fellow of the Society is the highest honor that ASHS can bestow on its members, in recognition of truly outstanding contributions to horticulture and the Society.
Jinhe Bai - USDA/ARS, Horticultural Research Lab
Dr. Bai's research
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Americans are Hurting, President's Speech Ignores Their Needs
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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Americans are Hurting, President's Speech Ignores Their Needs
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WASHINGTON - Tonight, President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech addressing a multitude of issues, including past elections. It did not offer any real solutions to Americans' biggest concerns.
Statement of Virginia Kase Solomon, President & CEO of Common Cause
" Our country is suffering through disastrous consequences no on
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ASHS Announces the 2026 Professional Achievement Awards
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 18 -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
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ASHS Announces the 2026 Professional Achievement Awards
The American Society for Horticultural Science is delighted to announce the following winners of the Professional Achievement Awards. These distinguished awardees will be honored at the Society's 2026 Conference in Dallas, Texas.
The ASHS Esmaeil and Bahar Fallahi Award for Integrity and Professionalism
This award re
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ATA's Women In Motion Brings Trucking's Priorities to Capitol Hill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA's Women In Motion Brings Trucking's Priorities to Capitol Hill
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Jul 16, 2026Washington - This week, members of the American Trucking Associations' Women In Motion Council traveled to the nation's capital for their annual Call on Washington. Thirty-two women trucking leaders from 14 states met directly with lawmakers and congressional staff to discuss pol
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Capital Tonight' With Susan Arbetter
ALBANY, New York, July 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 'Capital Tonight' With Susan Arbetter
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on Spectrum News' "Capital Tonight" with Susan Arbetter.
AUDIO : The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Susan Arbetter, Capital Tonight: Politically, this is a very bold
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Beyer, Barrett, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Human Control Over Autonomous Weapons
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer, Barrett, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Human Control Over Autonomous Weapons
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA) introduced the Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act to ensure that no autonomous or artificial intelligence-enabled weapon system used by the United States military can carry out an intentiona
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Blugold researchers examine effect of farmers market program and impact on community
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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Blugold researchers examine effect of farmers market program and impact on community
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It's part of a research project that began in 2018. This year, the research has a new focus: how the addition of the Wisconsin Double Up Food Bucks program, working in conjunction with current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money, is helping alleviate some of the food insecurity issue
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Earthjustice: Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 (TNSrep) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale
Environmental and community groups condemn reckless proposal that threatens ocean life and cultural practices
The federal government will be proceeding with its first proposed lease sale for mining the deep sea on American Samoa's Outer Continental Shelf, a Federal Register notice announced today. The pr
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Entrepreneurs' Organization: From Housekeeper to CEO to Champion of Change
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 18 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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From Housekeeper to CEO to Champion of Change
By Diana Holquist, EO Global Contributing Writer
Sherry Deutschmann grew up in the mountains of North Carolina, and by the time she was a young woman, she was certain of two things: she could sing, and Nashville was waiting for her. She moved there with her daughter and a head full of ambition, but soon discovered that being recognized in a small town an
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FAA Updates Instrument Approach, Takeoff Procedures at Airports in 19 States
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration updated instrument approach, takeoff and obstacle departure procedures for airports across the U.S. Friday.
FAA updated Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for dozens of airports across the United States, reflecting changes in air navigation requirements, airport infrastructure and flight operations.
The final rule, effectiv
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FCC Enforcement Bureau Settles Investigation Over Texas 10 Supply Chain Certification
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has officially settled an investigation into Texas 10 LLC regarding accurate reporting within a federal telecom supply chain cleanup initiative. The federal action, officially titled In the Matter of Texas 10, LLC (DA 26-674), resolves allegations that the company made incorrect statements during the final compliance phase of a national security program.
Under the terms of the settlement, the company admits it could
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FCC Settles Supply Chain Certification Probe With Central Louisiana Cellular
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has entered into a settlement agreement with Central Louisiana Cellular LLC, resolving an investigation into whether the company provided inaccurate information regarding national security network upgrades. The action is detailed in an order under regulatory designation (In the Matter of Central Louisiana Cellular, LLC, File No.: EB-FD-26-00040704).
The investigation centered on the Secure and Trusted Communications
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First Guardians in part-time work roles join the Space Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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First Guardians in part-time work roles join the Space Force
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The U.S. Space Force achieved a historic milestone in military talent management modernization July 15 with the initial transfer of 18 space-experienced Air Force Reservists into Space Force part-time work roles, making them the service's first-ever Guardians serving on non-sustained duty.
The landmark effort is part of
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Four FCPS Teams, 11 Individuals Win 2025-26 VHSL Academic and Activity Championships
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Four FCPS Teams, 11 Individuals Win 2025-26 VHSL Academic and Activity Championships
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FCPS students compete in a variety of academic and activity-based competitions throughout the school year.
In the 2025-26 school year, four teams and 11 individuals won the Class 6 Virginia High School League (VHSL) academic championship, and five teams and nine individuals were the state runners-up. There w
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Governor Spanberger, State Leaders Provide Update on Response to Drought in Roanoke Region
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 16 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger, State Leaders Provide Update on Response to Drought in Roanoke Region
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BEDFORD, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger joined state and local leaders at Smith Mountain Lake to update Virginians on the status of the worsening drought, encourage residents and businesses to continue taking commonsense steps to conserve water, and outline the steps the Commonwealth is taki
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Great North Airlines Pilots Ratify Their First Collective Agreement
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Great North Airlines Pilots Ratify Their First Collective Agreement
TORONTO, Ont. -- Today, Great North Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), voted to ratify a tentative agreement (TA) reached with Great North Airlines management. The two-year deal provides clearer scheduling rules, modernized compensation, and enhancemen
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III on Business Combination with General Fusion Inc.
MIAMI, Florida, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III on Business Combination with General Fusion Inc.
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NEW YORK - July 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III on the completion of its business combination with General Fusion Inc., creating General Fusion Group Ltd. (General Fusion), the first publicly liste
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Inside the World Cup
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Inside the World Cup
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The following originally appeared as an online exclusive on the W&M Alumni Magazine website. - Ed.
Jill Ellis '88, L.H.D. '16, P '27 is no stranger to soccer's biggest stage. As head coach of the United States Women's National Team, Ellis led her squad to back-to-back Women's World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. This time around, she is experiencing the tournament from a different pers
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JD Power ranks Nationwide best in customer satisfaction among usage-based auto insurers for third straight year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news:
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JD Power ranks Nationwide best in customer satisfaction among usage-based auto insurers for third straight year
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* For the third time in as many years, the annual JD Power U.S. Auto Insurance Study ranks Nationwide #1 in Customer Satisfaction among usage-based insurance (UBI) Auto Insurers 1.
About the award: The JD Power 2026 U.S. Auto Insurance Study measures customer satisf
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Kaine Statement on Trump's Conspiracy-Laden Speech
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Trump's Conspiracy-Laden Speech
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's speech last night:
"Donald Trump spoke to the nation last night for nearly half an hour. Did he share any semblance of a plan to lower Americans' housing, food, or energy costs? Or to end his deeply unpopular war with Iran th
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Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in introducing legislation negotiated with the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and the White House to hold
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Kent Represents Virginia Military Institute in Africa
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Kent Represents VMI in Africa
Lt. Col. Molly Kent, associate professor in the Department of Biology and director of the Center for Undergraduate Research at Virginia Military Institute, spoke at the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (IBNS) 35th Annual Meeting held recently in Cape Town, South Africa. The IBNS is dedicated to advancing understanding of the biological bases of behavior and f
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Lafayette College Welcomes New Trustees, Honors Those Elected to Emeritus Status
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Lafayette welcomes new trustees, honors those elected to emeritus status
Lafayette welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees effective July 1
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Returning trustees are joined by Francine Della Badia '91, C-suite executive and adviser; and David MacKnight '94, founder and portfolio manager at One Fin Capital Management LP.
In addition to the election of Harry S. Cherken Jr., Harold N. Kamine '78, P'0
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Marking Six Months in Office, Governor Spanberger Highlights Work to Lower Costs & Deliver Stability for Virginians
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Marking Six Months in Office, Governor Spanberger Highlights Work to Lower Costs & Deliver Stability for Virginians
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RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today highlighted her work throughout her first six months in office to lower costs for families, invest in the Commonwealth's long-term economic strength, strengthen schools, and deliver stability amid chaos and uncertainty f
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Maryland Council Leader Receives Award From National MOAA
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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Maryland Council Leader Receives Award From National MOAA
By Kristin Davis
Twenty-eight years ago, Cheryl Glang found herself seated before Congress, speaking on behalf of a service many Americans had never heard of -- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, the nation's smallest uniformed service, where her husband served.
It marked her first role adv
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Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages in Virginia and across the country. The bill would
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NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 5.4% Decrease in June
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release:
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NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 5.4% Decrease in June
Month-Over-Month
5.4% decrease in pending home sales
Declines in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West
Year-Over-Year
* 0.3% decrease in pending home sales
* Gains in the Northeast and Midwest; Declines in the South and West
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Pending home sales in June decreased by 5.4% month-over-month and 0.3% year-over-year, according to the
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National PTA Denounces Continued Efforts to Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release:
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National PTA Denounces Continued Efforts to Eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., (July 17, 2026)-This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce advanced to the full House floor a package of bills that would codify the Administration's intent to dismantle the core functions of the U.S. Department of
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National Reconnaissance Office Director Nominee Mason Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by L. Roger Mason Jr., President Trump's nominee to be sirector of the National Reconnaissance Office, from a July 14, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today and to consider my nomination to be the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office.
I want thank President Tr
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Navy Ship Modernization: DOD Needs Comprehensive Strategy to Field Hypersonic Missile Capability
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Navy Ship Modernization: DOD Needs Comprehensive Strategy to Field Hypersonic Missile Capability
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Fast Facts
The Navy is installing the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile on 3 ships and plans to add it to some future submarines. The Army is also buying the missile. Together, the services are investing over $50 billion in this effort.
But DOD doesn't have a comprehensive pl
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New Dems Oppose Effort to Greenlight Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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New Dems Oppose Effort to Greenlight Trump's Illegal Tariffs
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Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement in opposition to the Sanctioning Russia Act, which would grant the President power to enact more sweeping tariffs without Congressional approval.
"The American people do not want and cannot afford m
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New York Imposes a Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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New York Imposes a Data Center Moratorium
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Key Takeaways
1 New York Governor Hochul imposed the first state moratorium on data center construction, which will supposedly last up to a year while standards are developed for their construction and their environmental impact is assessed.
2 New York lags far behind Virginia and Texas in data centers, as it has higher electricity
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Completes $7 Million Modernization of Emergency Department CT Suite
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Completes $7 Million Modernization of Emergency Department CT Suite
Installation of the second CT scanner expands imaging capacity, strengthens redundancy, and improves patient flow in one of the nation's busiest emergency departments
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today announced the completion of its new Emergency Department computed tomography (CT) suite with
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Princeton Review's "Best Business Schools for 2027" Rankings Are Out
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, July 16 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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The Princeton Review's "Best Business Schools for 2027" Rankings Are Out
Best MBA Programs--On-Campus and Online--Based on Surveys of Administrators at
439 B-Schools and of 37,600 Students Enrolled in the Programs
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NEW YORK - The Princeton Review(R) --the education services company known for its test prep resources, tutoring, admissions services, and dozens of annual ranki
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Radford University receives SCHEV grant to boost retention, graduation for Pell-eligible students
RADFORD, Virginia, July 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford University receives SCHEV grant to boost retention, graduation for Pell-eligible students
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The university has already exceeded retention goals through targeted student success initiatives.
Radford University has received an $899,160 grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to expand initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates for Pell-eligible students.
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces New Communications Team
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Announces New Communications Team
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott announced his new communications team, which has recently changed with several new hires and a promotion as he continues to connect with Floridians and Americans in his efforts to make Washington work.
Senator Rick Scott said, "I'm confident the new communications team we've assembled will deliver fo
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Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner Statement on President Trump's Speech Tonight
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 16, 2026:
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Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner Statement on President Trump's Speech Tonight
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement:
"Tonight, Americans heard the president once again repeat claims about our elections that have been investigated for years and repeatedly rejected by the Intelligence Community, the FBI,
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Delaware
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Delaware
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Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; three represented Delaware.
The Delaware delegates were Thomas McKean, George Read and Caesar Rodney. Their signatures are grouped in the bottom-left, fourth c
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Smith and Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Smith and Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2026) -Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to help address the nation's persistent health care workforce shortage by helping
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Dominion and NextEra File Merger Application in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 17 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Dominion and NextEra file merger application in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. -- Late yesterday Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy and filed a merger application with Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC). The two energy companies announced in a May 18 press release that they would combine in an all-stock transaction to form the world's largest
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Space Force releases S5-S7 promotions
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Space Force releases S5-S7 promotions
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Space Force officials have selected: 405 specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant, 242 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, and 196 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant during the USSF 2026 Mega Board.
The scores, Time In Grade (TIG) and Time In Service (TIS) averages by cycle are as follows:
S
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STATEMENT: Michael Whatley Protects Criminals & Thinks He's Above The Law
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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STATEMENT: Michael Whatley Protects Criminals & Thinks He's Above The Law
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Here's a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley has a pattern of protecting criminals, thinking he's above the law, and putting North Carolinians in harm's way - from defending his big donor who was charged in a sex trafficking investigation, to elevating a convicted child sex predator, to Whatley's own personal
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TRICARE pharmacy ensures essential medication delivery worldwide
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 16 -- The Defense Health Agency posted the following news:
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TRICARE pharmacy ensures essential medication delivery worldwide
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The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency deputy director, during a Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee hearing in Washington yesterday.
TRICARE covers most pre
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Tulane University Law School: Professor Scalise Named Eason-Weinmann Chair of International and Comparative Law
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 18 -- Tulane University Law School issued the following news:
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Professor Scalise Named Eason-Weinmann Chair of International and Comparative Law
Ronald J. Scalise Jr., a nationally recognized scholar of civil and comparative law, has been named the Eason-Weinmann Chair of International and Comparative Law and the Director for the Eason-Weinmann Center, Dean Marcilynn Burke announced.
Scalise, who joined the Tulane Law faculty in 2009 and served as vice dean
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University of Georgia Provost Named President of Clemson University
ATHENS, Georgia, July 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA Provost named president of Clemson University
Benjamin C. Ayers will assume new role after decades of service to UGA as faculty member, administrator
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Following a 30-year tenure at the University of Georgia, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Benjamin C. Ayers has been named president of Clemson University, effective Aug. 1.
"I would like to offer my deepest congratulations to Dr
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USA Rice Continues Partnership With NASA Acres
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news:
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USA Rice Continues Partnership with NASA Acres
Throughout the week, NASA Acres hosted a series of science meetings at the University of Maryland in College Park, which were joined by the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team (FIAT). The meeting series showcased how satellite technology and Earth observation science can help address challenges facing U.S. agriculture and launched the Seeding Satellite Sol
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USS Fort Lauderdale Completes Maiden Deployment with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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USS Fort Lauderdale Completes Maiden Deployment with Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group
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NORFOLK, Va. - The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) returned to its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on July 16, following an 11-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations.
USS Fort Lauderdale departed Naval Station Norfolk alongside Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) s
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Vindman Demands Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Demands Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero
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Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today joined U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (Wash.-07), Sylvia Garcia (Texas-29), Chellie Pingree (Maine-01), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), and Bennie G. Thompson (Miss.-02) in calling for independent investigations into Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan
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Virginia Military Institute Recognized on Money's Best Colleges in America 2026
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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VMI Recognized on Money's Best Colleges in America 2026
VMI once again scored well on Money magazine's Best Colleges in America list, earning 4.5 stars out of 5. In recent years, the rankings have been done using the star system, based on quality of education, affordability, and student outcomes. VMI also landed on Money's Best Public Colleges and Best Colleges in the South lists for 2026.
Money sha
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VSU Responds To Growing Demand For Qualified Special Education Professionals
ETTRICK, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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VSU Responds To Growing Demand For Qualified Special Education Professionals
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A new graduate certificate at Virginia State University equips educators to provide special education students the support they need to succeed.
As the number of students requiring specialized educational services continues to grow, Virginia State University is preparing the next generation of leaders who will help ensure tho
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Washington and Lee University's Economic Impact Estimated at $275 Million
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Washington and Lee University's Economic Impact Estimated at $275 Million
W&L plays a consequential role in supporting the region's economy.
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Washington and Lee University boosts the Shenandoah Valley economy by $275 million a year, according to a new study. The study also found that in the fiscal year 2025, the university:
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Washington and Lee University: Maureen Edobor Quoted by Democracy Docket on Election Assistance Commission Firings
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Maureen Edobor Quoted by Democracy Docket on Election Assistance Commission Firings
Edobor discussed the constitutional implications of the Trump administration's dismissal of the bipartisan commission overseeing federal election administration.
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Washington and Lee law professor Maureen Edobor was recently quoted by "Democracy Docket" in an article examining the legal and practical implications o
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: VA. A.G. JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON JULY 17, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news wrap up on July 17, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Affirms commitment to protect ratepayers, secures landmark $2.25 million fair housing settlement, secures a settlement of $845,500 from CashApp, and fights federal overreach
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Attorney General Jay Jones affirmed his commitment to protecting and acting on behalf of ratepayers
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Year in the Courts: Northwestern Pritzker Law's Impact
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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A Year in the Courts: Northwestern Pritzker Law's Impact
From students arguing cases before federal and state courts to faculty scholarship shaping opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court, from alumni arguing on behalf of the United States to judges returning to teach the next generation of lawyers, Northwestern Pritzker Law has had an extraordinary year of engagement with the n
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