Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oregon
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has 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 conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Society for Nutrition issued the following news:
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American Society for Nutrition Announces 2026-2027 Leadership, Including New President Dr. Keith P. West, Jr.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) today announced its 2026-2027 leadership, welcoming Keith P. West, Jr., DrPH, MPH, as President and introducing newly elected members of the ASN Board of Directors. Beginning August 1, 2026, these leaders will help guide ASN's scientific, education
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Association of American State Geologists President Day-Stirrat Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Ruarri J. Day-Stirrat, president of the Association of American State Geologists, Portland, Oregon, and state geologist and director of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640):
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Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for
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Athletics looks to the future at World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26
ANTOINE-IER, Monaco, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The World Athletics, formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations, posted the following news release:
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Athletics looks to the future at World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26
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Development in athletics - both on and off the field of play - is in the spotlight as the sport prepares to welcome its rising stars to the World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 26.
Speaking at the pre-event press conference for the cha
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Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
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Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi
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Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026
ORANGE, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release:
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Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026
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Company operates over 11 GW of capacity across the country
ORANGE, Conn. -August 5, 2026 -Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it generated enough electricity during the first half of 2026 t
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary Entitled 'Enemies of Energy: Energy Prices'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun:
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Enemies of Energy: Energy Prices
Relative to the rest of the world, particularly the nations that have placed a high priority on phasing out hydrocarbon fuels, Americans pay comparatively little for power and gasoline.
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the "Myths and Misconceptions" section of Enemies of Energy,
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Case study winners share how the competition prepares students for public health careers
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Case study winners share how the competition prepares students for public health careers
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Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competition in Health Education. Students share what they learned from the experience and why they recommend it to others.
Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competit
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Crapo, Wyden Reaffirm Commitment to Extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Crapo, Wyden Reaffirm Commitment to Extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today reaffirmed their bipartisan commitment to extending the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (CHIPS ITC), citing the tax credit's role in strengthening d
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release:
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Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging -- is proud to announce its newest elected officers. These individuals were chosen by GSA's membership, which consists of more than 6,000 researchers, educators, and practitioners.
The officers are responsible for matters of
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Growing up Raiders
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Growing up Raiders
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The Bambakidis family celebrates Nicholas Bambakidis on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, 2025. (Photo by Erin Pence)
By Anthony Shoemaker '98
For the Bambakidis family, Wright State University was never just a workplace or a campus. It was where evenings were spent in lecture halls watching movies, weekends meant basketball games and nachos, and three brothers grew up k
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ICYMI: In Response to Warren, Pentagon Nominee Confirms Trump National Guard Deployment in D.C. Will Cost Taxpayers An Additional $1.4 Billion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: In Response to Warren, Pentagon Nominee Confirms Trump National Guard Deployment in D.C. Will Cost Taxpayers An Additional $1.4 Billion
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Warren: "The National Guard are not pawns and taxpayer dollars are not a piggy bank for Trump's political stunts."
Washington, D.C. - In a new response to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jules Hurst III, President Donald Trump's nominee t
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Manuella Tshala Named Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the District of Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Manuella Tshala Named Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the District of Oregon
Tonkon Torp attorney Manuella Tshala has been appointed to a three-year term as Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the District of Oregon.
Lawyer Representatives are chosen by federal judges in each of the Ninth Circuit's 15 districts.
In this role, Tshala will work closely with federal judges to improve the administ
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release Aug. 4, 2026:
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers. The legislation would reissue the 2020
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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OSBA elections season opens, inviting engaged governance
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 5 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news:
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OSBA elections season opens, inviting engaged governance
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OSBA's mission at its heart is to support school board function for the benefit of all students. The OSBA Board's purpose is to make sure the association is delivering on its mission.
The OSBA Board is about OSBA governance. The Board sets the vision and mission and provides strategic guidance and fiduciary oversight
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Report From Arizona Department of Gaming: Gambling Behaviors, Attitudes, and Experiences Among Arizona Adult Residents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Gambling Behaviors, Attitudes, and Experiences Among Arizona Adult Residents - A report from Arizona Department of Gaming - June 2026 (44 pages) - Authored by Jeffrey Marotta and Glenn Yamagata
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Introduction ... 07
Research Design ... 08
Report Design ... 09
Sample Profile ... 10
Gambling Activities ... 12
Gambling Motivations ... 17
Problem Gambling ... 18
Substance Use While Gambling ... 26
Self-Reported Effo
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Report From Ocean Energy Europe: The Largest Untapped Energy Resource
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Largest Untapped Energy Resource: Global Resource Assessment - A report from Ocean Energy Europe - June 2026 (60 pages)
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Table of contents
Executive Summary - Ocean can supply 13% of global electricity demand ... 6
Country highlights ... 11
1. A massive global potential set to increase further ... 16
Technology improvements will increase the energy extracted from existing identified resources ... 16
Technological innovation will
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SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
Competitive E2G Grants Target Key Areas for Reindustrialization
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to 11 organizations that will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in SBA's Empo
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Senate Budget Ranking Member Merkley Delivers Opening Statement at Medicaid Hearing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026, at a hearing on Medicaid:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
And thank you to our witnesses for being here today.
Last year, my Republican colleagues passed their so-called Big, Beautiful Bill.
I call it a Big Ugly Betrayal because it slashes more than $1 trillion from our health care systems, kicks more than 15 million Americans off their health insu
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan 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 conspiracies to inflate
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Trump's "Golden Fleet" Could Cost Taxpayers More Than $455 Billion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Trump's "Golden Fleet" Could Cost Taxpayers More Than $455 Billion
Initial Ship Estimated at $23.4 Billion, Each Additional Ship Could Cost $18 Billion
If Tonnage of Ships Increases Beyond 35,000 Ton Estimate, Costs Will Increase Significantly
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Today, at the request of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budge
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University of Portland-Hosted Conference Advances AI Exploration - Propels Pope's Letter
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- The University of Portland issued the following news:
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UP-Hosted Conference Advances AI Exploration; Propels Pope's Letter
In a world filled with uncertainty, it's good to know you're on the same page as the Pope.
On Wednesday, June 3, just a week after Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, President Robert D. Kelly, PhD, was honored as one of 22 U.S. Catholic
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Using machine learning to predict plants' genetic 'starting line'
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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Using machine learning to predict plants' genetic 'starting line'
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Like a finely choreographed performance, the journey from genes to living organism is one of perfect positioning and impeccable timing. Genetic instructions provided by DNA are transcribed into messenger RNA, before being translated into the proteins necessary for cellular functions.
For decades, plant sc
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VA launches psilocybin trial for Veterans with treatment-resistant depression
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA launches psilocybin trial for Veterans with treatment-resistant depression
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the launch of a new clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of psilocybin to treat major depression in Veterans, including those with concurrent post-traumatic stress disorder.
The new trial comes after President Trump's recent
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis
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Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A
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Welch, Curtis, Murkowski, Schatz Host Bipartisan Roundtable on Extreme Weather Response, Supporting Disaster-Impacted Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Curtis, Murkowski, Schatz Host Bipartisan Roundtable on Extreme Weather Response, Supporting Disaster-Impacted Communities
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Thirteen Senators joined the bipartisan discussion
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) this week hosted a bipartisan roundtable on Capitol Hill focused on the high costs of extreme
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Wyden Investigates Trump and RFK Jr. Corruption Favoring Big Tobacco and Kratom Companies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Wyden Investigates Trump and RFK Jr. Corruption Favoring Big Tobacco and Kratom Companies
The Resignation of FDA Commissioner Exposes How Executive Interference, Special-Interest Lobbying, And Cabinet-Level Conflicts Of Interest Have Fueled The Administration's Push To Weaken Flavored Vaping And Kratom Restrictions at the Expense Of Public He
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Wyden Releases New Report on Failure of Wall Street Banks to Blow the Whistle on Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking and Money Laundering Schemes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Wyden Releases New Report on Failure of Wall Street Banks to Blow the Whistle on Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking and Money Laundering Schemes
'Looking the Other Way' Report Caps 4-Year Investigation Into Banks Ignoring Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Suspicious Transfers; Report Reveals Obstruction by Treasury Department, Senate
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Wyden Statement on Decertification of Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Wyden Statement on Decertification of Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), Network of Hope, will be decertified, meaning they can no longer p
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