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House Republicans launched an investigation Tuesday probing whether major climate groups that spearhead the “environmental, social, and governance” (ESG) movement are violating antitrust laws.
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ATF set to destroy guns associated with Obama-era Fast and Furious scandal

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is set to destroy firearms associated with the Obama-era Operation Fast and Furious scandal, sparking a rebuke from the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee.
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Nadler Opening Statement for Markup of the American Music Fairness Act

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler today delivered the following remarks, as prepared, during a markup of the American Music Fairness Act (H.R. 4130):
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“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8404, RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 7

“PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8404, RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT” was published on pages H8807-H8812 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 7.
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Utica Man Pleads Guilty to Large Fentanyl Conspiracy

News Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Eric Ares, 37, of Utica, New York, pled guilty yesterday to one count of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and to distribute fentanyl, and one count of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, announced United States Attorney Carla Freedman, Frank A.
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Doctor and Eight Others Charged with Distributing Opioids and Other Pills

News Release: MANHATTAN - Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the indictments of nine individuals, including Tribeca physician Dr. Noel Smith, for charges including conspiring to distribute tens of thousands of prescription pills, including opioids and other controlled substances, in Manhattan...
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Peace: Inmate 'generated tens of thousands of dollars from his Rikers Island jail cell'

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a man has been convicted on charges of bribing New York City correctional officers to smuggle contraband into Rikers Island jail.
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“CONFIRMATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 6

“CONFIRMATIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S7009 on Dec. 6
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95 Kilograms of Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized from Tractor Trailer headed to New York

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A New York man was arrested in East Rutherford, New Jersey for possessing with intent to distribute approximately 70 kilograms of cocaine and 25 kilograms of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Congressional Record publishes “TARP SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL” on Dec. 12, 2008

“TARP SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL” was published on pages S10971-S10973 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 12, 2008.
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USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on Feb. 6

BJA FY 23 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative grant opened on Dec. 12.
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Congressional Record publishes “Senate” in the Daily Digest section on Dec. 11, 2008

The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate” on Dec. 11, 2008.
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Mauritanian Terrorist Charged with Death of American Citizen and with Providing Material Support to Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Al-Murabitoun

News Release: Fawaz Ould Ahmed Ould Ahemeid, aka Ibrahim Idress, aka Ibrahim Dix, 44, of Mauritania, was arraigned earlier today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York on a six-count indictment charging him with multiple terrorism offenses, including for his roles in the March 7, 2015 attack on the La...
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Week ending Dec. 3: 6 notices published by Justice Department

There were six notices published by the Justice Department in week ending Dec. 3, according to the Federal Register.
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Rollins: Mexico 'historic artifact has been recovered'

The U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts recently filed a civil forfeiture action against a document signed by Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés in 1527 and stolen at least 30 years ago from the Mexico’s national archives in Mexico City.
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Mauritanian Terrorist Charged with Death of American Citizen and with Providing Material Support to Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Al-Murabitoun

News Release: Fawaz Ould Ahmed Ould Ahemeid, aka Ibrahim Idress, aka Ibrahim Dix, 44, of Mauritania, was arraigned earlier today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York on a six-count indictment charging him with multiple terrorism offenses, including for his roles in the March 7, 2015 attack on the La ...
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Former Navy Sailor Sentenced for Producing Images of Child Sexual Abuse

News Release: A California man was sentenced today to 47 years and six months in prison for producing and receiving images of child sexual abuse.
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Jury Finds D.C. Men Guilty of Murder and Other Charges in August 10, 2017 Slaying of Jamahri Sydnor

News Release: Defendants Convicted of Daylight Shooting on Busy D.C. Street Corner, Killing and Wounding Innocent Bystanders.
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Florida Man Found Guilty of Four Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Illegally Entered Capitol and Disrupted Congressional Proceedings.
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Justice Department publishes notice on Dec. 9

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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