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www.fitchratings.comOctober 19, 2022

MARK Brown is always a pleasure to read but I was especially moved by his piece on Joseph Knight, since this was a case I have personally used as a…

A courageous decision should be made to affirm the illegality of Trident
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A courageous decision should be made to affirm the illegality of Trident
https://www.thenational.scot/community/23059231.courageous-decision-made-affirm-illegality-trident/
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www.fitchratings.comOctober 19, 2022

The White House said Tuesday it will continue to “vigorously enforce all U.S. sanctions” on the Russian and Iranian arms trade to make it harder for Iran to sell weapons to Russia.

WATCH: White House affirms U.S. will stand with Ukraine against Iran and Russia
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WATCH: White House affirms U.S. will stand with Ukraine against Iran and Russia
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-holds-news-briefing-27
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www.fitchratings.comOctober 18, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A key witness in a trial that led to the conviction of disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes adamantly stood by his testimony during an unusual court appearance Monday.

Key witness in Holmes trial affirms testimony against her
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Key witness in Holmes trial affirms testimony against her
https://apnews.com/article/elizabeth-holmes-technology-business-1badcd59662b632daa958379dfad7e08
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www.fitchratings.comOctober 18, 2022

Abigail Spanberger (D) will be a no-show at the scheduled debate with her opponent, Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega (R). Both women are running for the 7th Congressional Seat representing a portion of Prince William, as well as Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg. The two were to…

Spanberger drops out of Woodbridge debate after fallout from Dem legislator's plan to reintroduce a bill that would investigate parents after failing to affirm their child's LGBTQ gender identity
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Spanberger drops out of Woodbridge debate after fallout from Dem legislator's plan to reintroduce a bill that would investigate parents after failing to affirm their child's LGBTQ gender identity
https://www.potomaclocal.com/2022/10/17/spanberger-drops-out-of-woodbridge-debate-after-fallout-from-dem-legislators-plan-to-reintroduce-a-bill-that-would-investigate-parents-after-failing-to-affirm-their-childs-lgbtq-gender-identity/
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Digital JournalOctober 16, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for de-escalation and preparedness to continue mediation efforts. This came in a phone conversation held Friday. Zelensky expressed his

Saudi Arabia Affirms Commitment to Mediation, De-Escalation in Ukraine
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Saudi Arabia Affirms Commitment to Mediation, De-Escalation in Ukraine
https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3933651/saudi-arabia-affirms-commitment-mediation-de-escalation-ukraine
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Digital JournalOctober 16, 2022

Trainee doctors are being taught to unquestioningly accept patients are transgender if they self-identify as such, potentially leading to body changes they may regret.

Trainee doctors told not to quiz patients on transgender status
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Trainee doctors told not to quiz patients on transgender status
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11319885/Trainee-doctors-told-not-quiz-patients-transgender-status.html
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Digital JournalOctober 16, 2022

Lloyd Baker Injury Attorneys is a leading law firm. In a recent update, the firm outlined why clients should hire a personal injury lawyer. Las Vegas, NV

Lloyd Baker Injury Attorneys Affirms Why Clients Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
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Lloyd Baker Injury Attorneys Affirms Why Clients Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/lloyd-baker-injury-attorneys-affirms-why-clients-should-hire-a-personal-injury-lawyer
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www.fitchratings.comOctober 14, 2022

Plus: some praiseworthy aspects of culture, and a scientific breakthrough

Culture Friday: Searching for affirmation | WORLD
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Culture Friday: Searching for affirmation | WORLD
https://wng.org/podcasts/culture-friday-searching-for-affirmation-1665723667
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Request a Free DemoOctober 13, 2022

An industry group likely will succeed in its challenge to a Maine law limiting the use of foreign guestworkers in the state’s forestry industry, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit found in a ruling Wednesday affirming an injunction issued by a lower court.

Appeals Court Affirms Injunction on Maine H-2A Visa Law
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Appeals Court Affirms Injunction on Maine H-2A Visa Law
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/appeals-court-affirms-injunction-on-maine-h-2a-visa-law
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Wyoming Tribune EagleOctober 12, 2022

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, October 11, 2022--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Ørsted Insurance A/S (ORIAS) (Denmark). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Ørsted Insurance A/S
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Ørsted Insurance A/S
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/am-best-affirms-credit-ratings-185400460.html
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Wyoming Tribune EagleOctober 12, 2022

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent)

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Health Care Service Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Health Care Service Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221012005762/en/AM-Best-Affirms-Credit-Ratings-of-Health-Care-Service-Corporation-and-Its-Subsidiaries
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Wyoming Tribune EagleOctober 12, 2022

Diep v. Trimaran Pollo Partners, No. 313, 2021 (Del. June 28, 2022) - After the Court of Chancery denied an initial motion to dismiss,...

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal Under Zapata | Morris James LLP
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Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal Under Zapata | Morris James LLP
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/delaware-supreme-court-affirms-5434829/
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Wyoming Tribune EagleOctober 12, 2022

Working alongside robots may contribute to job burnout and workplace incivility, but self-affirmation techniques could help alleviate fears about being replaced by these machines, according to new research.

Robots in workplace contribute to burnout, job insecurity: Self-affirmation exercises could help alleviate fears, study finds
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Robots in workplace contribute to burnout, job insecurity: Self-affirmation exercises could help alleviate fears, study finds
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221011105730.htm
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@politifactOctober 11, 2022

Though final regulations are still pending, the Department of Treasury and IRS have essentially reaffirmed guidance for DC plans on required minimum distributions (RMDs), addressing questions surrounding the 1

IRS Affirms Stance on RMD 10-Year Rule | AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS & ACTUARIES
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IRS Affirms Stance on RMD 10-Year Rule | AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS & ACTUARIES
https://www.asppa-net.org/news/irs-affirms-stance-rmd-10-year-rule
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@politifactOctober 11, 2022

Martin Nielsen, whose bribery-related confessions fueled indictments and seeded the political cloud that compelled Sheriff Laurie Smith’s pending retirement, took the stand Monday.

Star witness affirms pay-to-play for gun permits at Santa Clara County sheriff corruption trial
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Star witness affirms pay-to-play for gun permits at Santa Clara County sheriff corruption trial
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/10/10/star-witness-affirms-pay-to-play-for-gun-permits-at-santa-clara-county-sheriff-corruption-trial
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@politifactOctober 11, 2022

The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by District Judge Jennifer Fischer to dismiss charges in a Meeker County drug case, but said it was “troubled” by the judge’s comments in a memorandum that accompanied it. The comments “are highly subjective and cast doubt on the impartiality of…

Minnesota Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of Meeker County drug case but is 'troubled' by judge's comments
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Minnesota Court of Appeals affirms dismissal of Meeker County drug case but is 'troubled' by judge's comments
https://www.wctrib.com/news/local/minnesota-court-of-appeals-affirms-dismissal-of-meeker-county-drug-case-but-is-troubled-by-judges-comments
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@politifactOctober 11, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a measure that aims to strengthen protections for transgender yout

New California law on transgender youths doesn’t remove a parent’s custody
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New California law on transgender youths doesn’t remove a parent’s custody
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/oct/10/facebook-posts/new-california-law-transgender-youths-doesnt-remov/
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Business StandardOctober 10, 2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc affirmed its first division's decision to deny the petition to disqualify President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from the 2022

Comelec en banc affirms junking disqualification case vs Marcos Jr.
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Comelec en banc affirms junking disqualification case vs Marcos Jr.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1677975/comelec-en-banc-affirms-junking-disqualification-case-vs-bongbong-marcos