News Tipoffs - Iowa Editors
ABI Applauds Senate Passage of 'Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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ABI Applauds Senate Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026"
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds the Senate's passage yesterday of S. 3977, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026." Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the bill with bipartisan support in March to permanently raise the debt limit back to $7.5 million for small bus
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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American College of Surgeons: Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans
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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access t
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Americans for Tax Reform: Democrat Socialist Francesca Hong - Wrong for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Jack Guidi and Jude Butler:
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Democrat Socialist Francesca Hong: Wrong for Wisconsin
In a shocking turn of events, Democrats in Wisconsin want to raise taxes.
Francesca Hong, a self-proclaimed Democrat Socialist and the leading Democrat Primary candidate for Governor in Wisconsin wants to increase the top flat tax rate to more than 17% in a foolish tax the rich scheme. Her proposal would c
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking
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Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company.
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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CDHL announces $17 million expansion & modernization project
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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CDHL announces $17 million expansion & modernization project
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Project is a joint venture between Sanford Bismarck and CHI St. Alexius Health
BISMARCK, N.D. - Central Dakota Hospital Laundry (CDHL), a trusted provider of healthcare laundry and linen services throughout central and western North Dakota, has begun a $17 million expansion and modernization project designed to in
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo
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Dickinson welcomes two providers
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Dickinson welcomes two providers
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DICKINSON, N.D. -Sanford Health in Dickinson has expanded its internal medicine team with one new provider and another familiar face
The two providers offer internal medicine services to adults at the Sanford West Dickinson Clinic, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide range of health concerns and conditions.
Ann Coates, PA-C, provi
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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July 27 - Aug. 2, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each wee
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Kane Webb selected as International Rice Festival Honoree
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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Kane Webb selected as International Rice Festival Honoree
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Crowley, LA -The 89th International Rice Festival Board of Directors has selected USA Rice Director of Field Services Kane Webb as this year's Honoree, joining the Presidential Party for the 2026 festivities.
Kane works closely with Louisiana's rice growers' organizations, rice mills, and rice merchants, while supporting rice
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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$400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject
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Nunn Hosts Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling, Highlights Tax Relief for Iowa Workers and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Nunn Hosts Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling, Highlights Tax Relief for Iowa Workers and Small Businesses
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DES MOINES, IA -Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today welcomed Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to Iowa's Third District for visits with manufacturers, restaurant workers, and small business leaders to highlight how the Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering meaningful tax relief fo
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche's Nomination to be Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche's Nomination to be Attorney General
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to be U.S. Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10.
"Todd Blanche's Justice Department has reprioritized the safety of Americans after the Biden administration opened the borders to violent criminals and t
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche's Nomination to Be Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Todd Blanche's Nomination to be Attorney General
The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to be U.S. Attorney General, by a vote of 12-10.
"Todd Blanche's Justice Department has reprioritized the safety of Americans after the Biden administration o
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are applauding the Senate's unanimous passage of their Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 to restore Americans' access to critical bankruptcy programs by reinst
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Bankruptcy Legislation to Support Small Businesses and American Families
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) are applauding the Senate's unanimous passage of their Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 to restore Americans' acce
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UI Health Care named Iowa's No. 1 hospital for 37th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news:
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UI Health Care named Iowa's No. 1 hospital for 37th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report
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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center has been named No. 1 in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 adult 'Best Hospitals' rankings, marking the 37th consecutive year the academic health system has earned the state's highest distinction.
Using combined data from its university and N
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University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Build That Data Center or Not?
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 5 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news:
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Build that data center or not?
Tippie, College of Law unveil new tool to help local officials decide
Highlights
* New online tool helps local leaders determine if data centers are right for their community.
* Data centers can bring jobs and tax revenue, but they often face opposition for their size and use of water and energy.
* The Data Center Decision Tool provides a neutral fra
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Wastewater discharge in Keokuk reaches Mississippi River
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Wastewater discharge in Keokuk reaches Mississippi River
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KEOKUK -The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a wastewater bypass at the City of Keokuk in Lee County.
On August 3, the Iowa DNR Field Office in Washington was notified by the City of Keokuk of an ongoing wastewater bypass due to a partially plugged line and malfunctioning equipment within Keokuk's wastew
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What Iowa's standard of care model can teach Nebraska pharmacists
OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- Creighton University posted the following news:
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What Iowa's standard of care model can teach Nebraska pharmacists
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As Nebraska explores a broader standard of care framework for pharmacists, neighboring Iowa offers a valuable example of how expanding pharmacists' authority can improve patient access while allowing practitioners to fully apply their education and training.
Rather than operating under a prescriptive list of permitted services, Iowa pharmacists
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
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#Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets
Washington D.C.-U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
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#Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets
Washington D.C.-U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the Pe
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