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17th Training Wing commander reviews BMT graduation
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Col. Angelina Maguinness, the 17th Training Wing commander ad Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, reviewed a Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 5, and invited honorary commanders to experience trainees becoming Airmen and Guardians.
The 17th Training Wing is composed of the 17th Training Group, 517th Trainin
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Assistant A.G. Clarke Delivers Remarks Announcing Charges Against Leaders of Transnational Terrorist Group
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Sept. 9, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the announcement of charges against the leaders of a transnational terrorist group:
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As Prepared for Delivery
Good afternoon. My name is Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department. Joining me are Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen of the Justice Department's National Security Divi
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Brief in Support of Cook County, Illinois' Assault Weapons Regulations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Following Plaintiffs' Appeal, Coalition of 19 Attorneys General Urges Court to Uphold a Cook County Ordinance Prohibiting Assault Weapons
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as a member of a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/090624_Viramontes_Multistate.pdf) with the U.S. Court of
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CDC Warns of Recalled Eggs Sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release:
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to eggs has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/eggs-09-24/index.html
Key Points:
* 65 people from 9 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. The 9 states include the 3 states where the eggs were sold - Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin - i
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DHS S&T: 20 Years of Academic Excellence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Centers of Excellence (COE) have now been at the forefront of innovation for two decades. In this guest blog, Rebecca Medina, Director of the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Office of University Programs, and others reflect on how our institutions of higher learning have impacted the nation.
View Original "Mapping 20
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Edwards AFB Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Air Force's First Commercial Apartment Complex
EDWARDS AFB, California, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force's Edwards Air Force Base issued the following news:
By Giancarlo Casem, 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Base leadership and Mayroad host groundbreaking ceremony to formally announce the beginning of the Air Force's first commercial apartment complex at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 10.
In a groundbreaking move to address the housing challenges faced by unaccompanied active-duty service members, Mayroad, the Military Housing Pr
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FDA Issues Warning Letter to California Veterinary Supply
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to California Veterinary Supply:
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To: Elizabeth Field, Owner, California Veterinary Supply, 216 Avenida Fabricante, Suite 105, San Clemente, CA 92672, United States, help@calvetsupply.com
Dear Elizabeth Field:
This letter concerns your firm's distribution of animal drug products for use in aquarium fish and birds.
In August 2024, the U.S. Food and Dr
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Gov. Newsom: California Conserves More Than a Quarter of Its Land in Historic Milestone
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release :
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What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that California is on track to reach its goal of conserving 30% of the state's lands and coastal waters by the year 2030.
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California has officially conserved more than 25% of its land on its march to achieving its ambitious conservation goals.
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off California Biodiversity Week with the release
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Gov. Newsom: California National Guard to Support Line Fire Response
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
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What you need to know: California has deployed thousands of firefighters, with air and ground support, to fight the fast-growing Line Fire near the community of Highland in San Bernardino County.
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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California National Guard will support the state's ongoing response to the Line Fire in San Bernardino County.
Through
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Gov. Newsom: California Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Boyles Fire
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Boyles Fire in Lake County.
The fast-moving Boyles Fire ignited earlier today in Clearlake, threatening thousands of homes and forcing the evacuation
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GSA Announces New Political Appointees, Promotions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced multiple new political appointments and promotions today.
Tadeh Issakhanian is joining GSA as Senior Advisor to the Administrator for Climate. Prior to joining GSA, he was a senior director level consultant at Deloitte focused on sustainable transportation, energy and technology implementation, where he partnered closely with the Department of
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Justice Department Begins Second Distribution of Forfeited Funds to Compensate Victims of Fraud Scheme Facilitated by Western Union
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
The Justice Department announced today that the Western Union Remission Fund began its second distribution of approximately $18.5 million in funds forfeited to the United States from the Western Union Company (Western Union) to approximately 3,000 victims located in the United States and abroad. These victims stand to recover the full amount of their losses.
This is the second distributio
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Justice Dept.: Leaders of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged With Soliciting Hate Crimes, Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials, Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorists
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024:
The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho -- leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group -- were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. Humber and Allis
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Monson Fruit to Pay $250,000 in EEOC Sex Harassment Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
YAKIMA, Wash. Produce company Monson Fruit Co. will pay $250,000 and provide injunctive relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to the EEOC's complaint, a Latina agricultural worker faced sexual harassment including repeated unwelcome advances and requests for sex from a manager in
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N.Y. A.G. James Calls on Congress to Require Social Media Warning Labels
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
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AG James Co-Leads Coalition of 42 Attorneys General in Letter to Congress Supporting the Surgeon General's Recommendation for Warnings on Social Media Platforms
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in urging Congress to implement warning labels on social media platforms as called for by the United
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NLRB Issues Decision on Aztech Plastering, Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons' International Association, Local 797
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 28-RC-342877) by Region 28 Director Cornele A. Overstreet:
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AZTECH PLASTERING, LLC Employer and OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' & CEMENT MASONS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 797, Petitioner
DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION
I. SUMMARY
On May 23, 2024, Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons' International Association, Local 797 (the Petitioner) filed a petition to represent certain employees, inc
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Ore. A.G. Rosenblum: Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Call for Congress to Require Surgeon General Warnings on Social Media Platforms
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release:
In a letter sent yesterday to Congress, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, who is also President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), joined a broad, bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general to urge lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social
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This Week In AFLCMC History - Sept. 9-15, 2024
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news wrap up:
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9 Sep 1954 (Tinker AFB/Mobility Directorate)
In 1954, the Air Force purchased the first 29 of its future 700+-strong KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. And on this date in 1954, Tinker AFB sent its representatives to an Air Materiel Command phasing group meeting to discuss the anticipated delivery of its initial KC-135As, which would begin arriving in August 1956. These ear
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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $138 Million to 91 Early Career Scientists
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news:
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Funding for the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Supports the Next Generation of America's Scientific Workforce
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of 91 early career scientists from across the country who will receive a combined $138 million in funding for research covering a wide range of topics including artificial intelligence, fusion energy, and quantum. These a
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Wash. A.G. Ferguson Urges Congress to Require Warning Labels on Social Media
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024:
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Bipartisan coalition of 42 AGs support U.S. Surgeon General recommendation
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Attorney General Bob Ferguson urged Congress today to take action on a U.S. Surgeon General recommendation to require warning labels on social media platforms.
Ferguson and a bipartisan group of 42 attorneys general sent a letter to congressional leaders. The attorneys gener
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White House Issues Transcript of News Briefing by Press Secretary Jean-Pierre, National Security Communications Adviser Kirby on Sept. 9, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on Sept. 9, 2024, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby:
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MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Good afternoon. Good afternoon.
Okay. I have a couple things at the top. Please bear with me.
So, on Saturday, a suspect shot and injured five individuals along Interstate 75 in Kentucky and is still at large. We're praying for those who were injured and
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White House Sends 10 Nominations to Senate on Sept. 9, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Sept. 9, 2024, the nominations of 10 individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Ben Cardin, of Maryland, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Jeffrey R. Moreland, term expired.
Elizabeth C. Coombe, of New York, t
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