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  • MIL-OSI USA: Boilermakers win Nichiha vote to unionize

    Source: US International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

    Ultimately, Nichiha workers’ unity and determination made this win possible. It’s a milestone that will shape a better future for them and their families, and it’s the beginning of positive changes ahead.

    Carlos Brooks, Southeast Area Organizer

    Over the weekend, workers at Nichiha in Macon, Georgia, voted in favor of unionizing with the Boilermakers union. More than 250 workers turned out for the vote, with 55% voting “yes” for the union. Nichiha manufactures fiber cement siding panels that are primarily used in residential construction.

    Southeast Area Organizer Carlos Brooks led organizing efforts, which began several months ago. Among his organizing tactics, he used texting and social media campaigns, as well as fliers and other visual material. Most importantly, Brooks and others maintained a Boilermaker presence at the Nichiha facility to talk with workers and answer questions.

    “This was a highly vocal campaign,” Brooks said. “I spent significant time at the gates and responding to employees’ concerns via text messages.”

    He said that throughout the campaign workers raised serious concerns about their work environment, including promised raises that were never delivered, unsafe and extremely hot working conditions, unfair promotion practices and more. Nichiha’s attempts to discredit the Boilermakers union failed.

    “The success of this campaign was led by Brother Brooks and assisted by Erica Stewart (Diversity Organizer and Recruiting Coordinator, M.O.R.E. WIF),” said Don Hamric, Executive Director-ISO/Director of Research and Collective Bargaining. “They used their years of experience as union leaders to listen to the employees’ grievances and offered suggestions on how to combat those grievances.”

    Several Boilermakers from Brooks’ home local, L-D23 (Clinchfield, Georgia), also assisted with the campaign: Retiree Milton Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer Edwin Allen, Jr. and Trustee Chairman Riccardo Askew.

    “Ultimately, Nichiha workers’ unity and determination made this win possible,” Brooks said. “It’s a milestone that will shape a better future for them and their families, and it’s the beginning of positive changes ahead.”

    The Nichiha win comes on the heels of a recent victory Brooks led organizing Sherwin-Williams in Birmingham, Alabama, a campaign he began simultaneously with the Nichiha campaign and another still in the works at Trojan Battery in Stonecrest, Georgia. The M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund has supported these organizing efforts.

    “I’m excited about the future of our union and the futures of these workers who are joining us as Boilermaker brothers and sisters,” Brooks said. “This organizing work makes me proud to be a union Boilermaker. These are more hard-working Americans who will have the voice on the job they deserve.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Boilermakers win Nichiha vote to unionize

    Source: US International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

    Ultimately, Nichiha workers’ unity and determination made this win possible. It’s a milestone that will shape a better future for them and their families, and it’s the beginning of positive changes ahead.

    Carlos Brooks, Southeast Area Organizer

    Over the weekend, workers at Nichiha in Macon, Georgia, voted in favor of unionizing with the Boilermakers union. More than 250 workers turned out for the vote, with 55% voting “yes” for the union. Nichiha manufactures fiber cement siding panels that are primarily used in residential construction.

    Southeast Area Organizer Carlos Brooks led organizing efforts, which began several months ago. Among his organizing tactics, he used texting and social media campaigns, as well as fliers and other visual material. Most importantly, Brooks and others maintained a Boilermaker presence at the Nichiha facility to talk with workers and answer questions.

    “This was a highly vocal campaign,” Brooks said. “I spent significant time at the gates and responding to employees’ concerns via text messages.”

    He said that throughout the campaign workers raised serious concerns about their work environment, including promised raises that were never delivered, unsafe and extremely hot working conditions, unfair promotion practices and more. Nichiha’s attempts to discredit the Boilermakers union failed.

    “The success of this campaign was led by Brother Brooks and assisted by Erica Stewart (Diversity Organizer and Recruiting Coordinator, M.O.R.E. WIF),” said Don Hamric, Executive Director-ISO/Director of Research and Collective Bargaining. “They used their years of experience as union leaders to listen to the employees’ grievances and offered suggestions on how to combat those grievances.”

    Several Boilermakers from Brooks’ home local, L-D23 (Clinchfield, Georgia), also assisted with the campaign: Retiree Milton Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer Edwin Allen, Jr. and Trustee Chairman Riccardo Askew.

    “Ultimately, Nichiha workers’ unity and determination made this win possible,” Brooks said. “It’s a milestone that will shape a better future for them and their families, and it’s the beginning of positive changes ahead.”

    The Nichiha win comes on the heels of a recent victory Brooks led organizing Sherwin-Williams in Birmingham, Alabama, a campaign he began simultaneously with the Nichiha campaign and another still in the works at Trojan Battery in Stonecrest, Georgia. The M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund has supported these organizing efforts.

    “I’m excited about the future of our union and the futures of these workers who are joining us as Boilermaker brothers and sisters,” Brooks said. “This organizing work makes me proud to be a union Boilermaker. These are more hard-working Americans who will have the voice on the job they deserve.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Boilermakers win Nichiha vote to unionize

    Source: US International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

    Ultimately, Nichiha workers’ unity and determination made this win possible. It’s a milestone that will shape a better future for them and their families, and it’s the beginning of positive changes ahead.

    Carlos Brooks, Southeast Area Organizer

    Over the weekend, workers at Nichiha in Macon, Georgia, voted in favor of unionizing with the Boilermakers union. More than 250 workers turned out for the vote, with 55% voting “yes” for the union. Nichiha manufactures fiber cement siding panels that are primarily used in residential construction.

    Southeast Area Organizer Carlos Brooks led organizing efforts, which began several months ago. Among his organizing tactics, he used texting and social media campaigns, as well as fliers and other visual material. Most importantly, Brooks and others maintained a Boilermaker presence at the Nichiha facility to talk with workers and answer questions.

    “This was a highly vocal campaign,” Brooks said. “I spent significant time at the gates and responding to employees’ concerns via text messages.”

    He said that throughout the campaign workers raised serious concerns about their work environment, including promised raises that were never delivered, unsafe and extremely hot working conditions, unfair promotion practices and more. Nichiha’s attempts to discredit the Boilermakers union failed.

    “The success of this campaign was led by Brother Brooks and assisted by Erica Stewart (Diversity Organizer and Recruiting Coordinator, M.O.R.E. WIF),” said Don Hamric, Executive Director-ISO/Director of Research and Collective Bargaining. “They used their years of experience as union leaders to listen to the employees’ grievances and offered suggestions on how to combat those grievances.”

    Several Boilermakers from Brooks’ home local, L-D23 (Clinchfield, Georgia), also assisted with the campaign: Retiree Milton Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer Edwin Allen, Jr. and Trustee Chairman Riccardo Askew.

    “Ultimately, Nichiha workers’ unity and determination made this win possible,” Brooks said. “It’s a milestone that will shape a better future for them and their families, and it’s the beginning of positive changes ahead.”

    The Nichiha win comes on the heels of a recent victory Brooks led organizing Sherwin-Williams in Birmingham, Alabama, a campaign he began simultaneously with the Nichiha campaign and another still in the works at Trojan Battery in Stonecrest, Georgia. The M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund has supported these organizing efforts.

    “I’m excited about the future of our union and the futures of these workers who are joining us as Boilermaker brothers and sisters,” Brooks said. “This organizing work makes me proud to be a union Boilermaker. These are more hard-working Americans who will have the voice on the job they deserve.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: States sue to release $7B in federal education funding illegally withheld

    Source: Washington State News

    SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today announced his office has joined litigation against the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget for the government’s illegal withholding of $7 billion in formula grants allocated to the states.

    “Student success and wellbeing is a nonpartisan issue. It’s inexcusable that the federal government would choose to wreak havoc on local school systems like this as they prepare for the upcoming school year,” Brown said. “We’re fighting for every dollar our students are owed.”

    These grants support longstanding programs for K-12 students that the federal government is obligated by law to support financially, including programs for English learners and children of migratory workers; professional development for teachers, principals, and other school leaders; enhanced classroom instruction, improved school conditions, and the use of technology in the classroom; and community learning centers that offer students a range of academic and extracurricular enrichment.

    The federal government was to begin awarding these grants for the upcoming school year on July 1, but the day before that deadline, the states received a vague notice that the government was now “reviewing” this funding “given the change in Administrations.” This action violates a number of statutes by going against Congress’ explicit designs for these funds as well as the Education Department’s own regulations.

    In our state alone, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates nearly $137 million in these frozen funds were to go to K-12 schools for the upcoming academic year.

    “I thank the AG’s office for their willingness to step into this case,” State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said. “The AG represents their clients—state agencies, and at OSPI, we continue to share the harms to students, families, educators, and taxpayers stemming from this presidential administration. Diverting funds intended for students and educators that were approved by Congress and signed by President Trump himself, to build a reserve of funds to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, is immoral and illegal. We look forward to federal officials releasing all of the education funds intended for the 50 states and territories.”

    The funding freeze also severely limits the states’ adult education systems. Hundreds of thousands of learners in these states, including those learning English and those working toward a high school diploma, depend on services funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act at community colleges, public schools, libraries, correctional education programs and other venues.

    The state Board for Community and Technical Colleges estimates more than $13 million in funds to support student learning is being withheld under the administration’s freeze.

    “The Department of Education’s last-minute decision to withhold the Basic Grant and the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education grant means immediate impact to tens of thousands of students across Washington state as they work on their high school diploma or GED, learn English, math, and digital literacy skills, and train for jobs,” said Chris Bailey, interim executive director of the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges. “Adult basic education programs are critical for working adults as they learn and improve the skills they need to get good jobs, as well as for employers to hire the skilled workers they need.”

    The states’ complaint seeks to halt these illegal actions and force the federal government to provide these grants in accordance with the law.

    The litigation is led by California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Also joining are the attorneys general of Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania are also plaintiffs.

    The complaint can be found here.

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    Washington’s Attorney General serves the people and the state of Washington. As the state’s largest law firm, the Attorney General’s Office provides legal representation to every state agency, board, and commission in Washington. Additionally, the Office serves the people directly by enforcing consumer protection, civil rights, and environmental protection laws. The Office also prosecutes elder abuse, Medicaid fraud, and handles sexually violent predator cases in 38 of Washington’s 39 counties. Visit www.atg.wa.gov to learn more.

    Media Contact:

    Email: press@atg.wa.gov

    Phone: (360) 753-2727

    General contacts: Click here

    Media Resource Guide & Attorney General’s Office FAQ

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: States sue to release $7B in federal education funding illegally withheld

    Source: Washington State News

    SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today announced his office has joined litigation against the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget for the government’s illegal withholding of $7 billion in formula grants allocated to the states.

    “Student success and wellbeing is a nonpartisan issue. It’s inexcusable that the federal government would choose to wreak havoc on local school systems like this as they prepare for the upcoming school year,” Brown said. “We’re fighting for every dollar our students are owed.”

    These grants support longstanding programs for K-12 students that the federal government is obligated by law to support financially, including programs for English learners and children of migratory workers; professional development for teachers, principals, and other school leaders; enhanced classroom instruction, improved school conditions, and the use of technology in the classroom; and community learning centers that offer students a range of academic and extracurricular enrichment.

    The federal government was to begin awarding these grants for the upcoming school year on July 1, but the day before that deadline, the states received a vague notice that the government was now “reviewing” this funding “given the change in Administrations.” This action violates a number of statutes by going against Congress’ explicit designs for these funds as well as the Education Department’s own regulations.

    In our state alone, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction estimates nearly $137 million in these frozen funds were to go to K-12 schools for the upcoming academic year.

    “I thank the AG’s office for their willingness to step into this case,” State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said. “The AG represents their clients—state agencies, and at OSPI, we continue to share the harms to students, families, educators, and taxpayers stemming from this presidential administration. Diverting funds intended for students and educators that were approved by Congress and signed by President Trump himself, to build a reserve of funds to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, is immoral and illegal. We look forward to federal officials releasing all of the education funds intended for the 50 states and territories.”

    The funding freeze also severely limits the states’ adult education systems. Hundreds of thousands of learners in these states, including those learning English and those working toward a high school diploma, depend on services funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act at community colleges, public schools, libraries, correctional education programs and other venues.

    The state Board for Community and Technical Colleges estimates more than $13 million in funds to support student learning is being withheld under the administration’s freeze.

    “The Department of Education’s last-minute decision to withhold the Basic Grant and the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education grant means immediate impact to tens of thousands of students across Washington state as they work on their high school diploma or GED, learn English, math, and digital literacy skills, and train for jobs,” said Chris Bailey, interim executive director of the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges. “Adult basic education programs are critical for working adults as they learn and improve the skills they need to get good jobs, as well as for employers to hire the skilled workers they need.”

    The states’ complaint seeks to halt these illegal actions and force the federal government to provide these grants in accordance with the law.

    The litigation is led by California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Also joining are the attorneys general of Arizona, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Wisconsin. The governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania are also plaintiffs.

    The complaint can be found here.

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    Washington’s Attorney General serves the people and the state of Washington. As the state’s largest law firm, the Attorney General’s Office provides legal representation to every state agency, board, and commission in Washington. Additionally, the Office serves the people directly by enforcing consumer protection, civil rights, and environmental protection laws. The Office also prosecutes elder abuse, Medicaid fraud, and handles sexually violent predator cases in 38 of Washington’s 39 counties. Visit www.atg.wa.gov to learn more.

    Media Contact:

    Email: press@atg.wa.gov

    Phone: (360) 753-2727

    General contacts: Click here

    Media Resource Guide & Attorney General’s Office FAQ

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: CBO’s Economic Forecasting Record: 2025 Update

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    In this report, the Congressional Budget Office assesses its economic forecasts over the first two years and five years of each baseline period from as early as 1976. (The baseline period is the time frame covered by the agency’s annual baseline projections of the federal budget.) CBO then compares its forecasts with those of the Administration, the Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF), and the Blue Chip consensus.

    • CBO’s forecasts of important economic variables (output growth, the unemployment rate, inflation, interest rates, and wages and salaries) tend to be more accurate than those of the Administration and the Blue Chip consensus, and roughly half of CBO’s two-year forecasts are more accurate than those produced by the SPF.
    • On average, CBO’s forecasts are too high by small amounts, and the accuracy of the agency’s two-year and five-year forecasts is similar.

    Forecasts from all four sources failed to anticipate certain key economic developments, resulting in significant forecast errors. The main sources of those errors are turning points in the cycle of economic activity, changes in labor productivity trends and crude oil prices, the downward trend in interest rates, the decline in labor income as a share of output, data revisions, and effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Federal investment supports rural transit on Galiano Island with electric minibuses

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Galiano Island, British Columbia, July 14, 2025 — Residents on Galiano Island will benefit from new transit services following an investment of $429,453 from the federal government.

    With the purchase of two electric minibuses, this funding will create the first-ever transit system for the Island. This project is supporting the community’s goals to provide transportation options for all Islanders, especially youth, seniors, and those with disabilities, to access local services safely and independently.

    This project will help residents conduct their day-to-day activities, such as going to work, school, appointments, or visiting friends and family. 

    MIL OSI Canada News –

  • MIL-OSI Security: Marking a Milestone: 20th Anniversary of the Amendment to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    Twenty years ago, the adoption of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) marked the start of a new era in international efforts to counter the risk of nuclear security threats.

    The Convention and its Amendment are the only internationally legally binding undertakings in the area of physical protection of nuclear material and of nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes. They provide a robust international legal framework as a foundation for effective nuclear security.

    On the occasion of the anniversary, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasized in his message that “it is in everyone’s interest that all States join and implement both. We need to do everything possible against current and emerging threats, and we need to lay a solid foundation for the many communities embracing reliable, low carbon nuclear energy in more and more countries.”

    The Amendment came into force in May 2016 and extended the scope of the original treaty to cover physical protection of nuclear facilities and nuclear material used for peaceful purposes in domestic use, storage and transport. It also further criminalizes offences related to illicit trafficking and sabotage of nuclear material or nuclear facilities, and provides for strengthened international cooperation in light of the expanded scope, such as assistance and information sharing in the event of sabotage.

    The first Conference of the Parties to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials was held at the IAEA’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria from 28 March to 1 April 2022. The second such Conference is scheduled to be held in Vienna in April 2027.

    “As we prepare for the second conference on the Amendment to the CPPNM, the IAEA will continue its support. We will do this through new partnerships with key decision makers and stakeholders, new initiatives and tailored legislative and technical assistance,” Grossi said.

    The CPPNM currently has 165 Parties, of which 138 have also joined the Amendment. Most recently, Mongolia became the latest Party to the Amendment.

    Mongolia’s ratification of the A/CPPNM in April 2025 marked a strategic step in strengthening the national nuclear security framework and legal infrastructure. “This development reaffirms Mongolia’s strong commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear technology and to preventing nuclear and radiological threats both nationally and regionally. By joining the Amendment, Mongolia has expanded its obligations to protect nuclear material not only during international transport but also in domestic use and at nuclear facilities, in line with international standards,” said Gerelmaa Gombosuren, Acting Head of the Foreign Affairs Division in Mongolia’s Nuclear Energy Commission.

    “The country’s adherence was made possible through close cooperation with the IAEA, whose legal guidance, technical assistance, and capacity-building support have significantly enhanced our institutional preparedness. We remain committed to the universalization and effective implementation of the A/CPPNM and to contributing to global nuclear security efforts,” she added.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Marking a Milestone: 20th Anniversary of the Amendment to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

    Twenty years ago, the adoption of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) marked the start of a new era in international efforts to counter the risk of nuclear security threats.

    The Convention and its Amendment are the only internationally legally binding undertakings in the area of physical protection of nuclear material and of nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes. They provide a robust international legal framework as a foundation for effective nuclear security.

    On the occasion of the anniversary, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasized in his message that “it is in everyone’s interest that all States join and implement both. We need to do everything possible against current and emerging threats, and we need to lay a solid foundation for the many communities embracing reliable, low carbon nuclear energy in more and more countries.”

    The Amendment came into force in May 2016 and extended the scope of the original treaty to cover physical protection of nuclear facilities and nuclear material used for peaceful purposes in domestic use, storage and transport. It also further criminalizes offences related to illicit trafficking and sabotage of nuclear material or nuclear facilities, and provides for strengthened international cooperation in light of the expanded scope, such as assistance and information sharing in the event of sabotage.

    The first Conference of the Parties to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials was held at the IAEA’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria from 28 March to 1 April 2022. The second such Conference is scheduled to be held in Vienna in April 2027.

    “As we prepare for the second conference on the Amendment to the CPPNM, the IAEA will continue its support. We will do this through new partnerships with key decision makers and stakeholders, new initiatives and tailored legislative and technical assistance,” Grossi said.

    The CPPNM currently has 165 Parties, of which 138 have also joined the Amendment. Most recently, Mongolia became the latest Party to the Amendment.

    Mongolia’s ratification of the A/CPPNM in April 2025 marked a strategic step in strengthening the national nuclear security framework and legal infrastructure. “This development reaffirms Mongolia’s strong commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear technology and to preventing nuclear and radiological threats both nationally and regionally. By joining the Amendment, Mongolia has expanded its obligations to protect nuclear material not only during international transport but also in domestic use and at nuclear facilities, in line with international standards,” said Gerelmaa Gombosuren, Acting Head of the Foreign Affairs Division in Mongolia’s Nuclear Energy Commission.

    “The country’s adherence was made possible through close cooperation with the IAEA, whose legal guidance, technical assistance, and capacity-building support have significantly enhanced our institutional preparedness. We remain committed to the universalization and effective implementation of the A/CPPNM and to contributing to global nuclear security efforts,” she added.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Seeks Information Regarding Anchorage Bank Robbery

    Source: US FBI

    ANCHORAGE, AK—The FBI Anchorage Field Office is seeking information regarding the identity and whereabouts of an unknown suspect who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank located within the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall at 320 W 5th Avenue.

    On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the bank, approached a bank employee, and presented a note demanding money. The note also indicated that the suspect was in possession of a firearm. The suspect then fled the area on foot after the robbery.

    The suspect was observed sitting in a massage chair outside the bank several minutes before entering. Witnesses described the suspect as an adult male, approximately 5’5” tall, and possibly in his 40s or 50s.

    Anyone with information concerning the identity and whereabouts of this individual should contact the FBI Anchorage Field Office at 907-276-4441 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: School lunches, the French way: It’s not just about nutrition, but togetherness and ‘bon appetit’

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Rachel Engler-Stringer, Professor, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan

    This spring, as part of a sabbatical project, I had the privilege of visiting school food programs and meeting with school food researchers in six cities in France, England and Scotland.

    I got to eat school lunches, visit central kitchens in two cities where meals are prepared for thousands of children, visit school kitchens and discuss school food with the countries’ leading experts.

    This visit intersects with my research with colleagues on promising food programs across Canada. This research offers insights for consideration as regions navigate the federal government’s first National School Food Program and National School Food Policy.

    Government announcements about the program and policy were followed by negotiations with the provinces and territories, all of which have since signed agreements for a portion of the funding.

    In most parts of Canada, officials are just beginning to plan for new approaches to school food (with a few exceptions especially in Atlantic Canada where school food programs have been transforming much more quickly).

    Based on my research about international food programs, here are four key things Canadians should pay attention to:

    1) In Canada we need to shift from thinking of school lunches as a safety net for kids living in poverty to thinking about them as benefiting the health and well-being of children and their families. In France, this shift in thinking is particularly clear.

    School lunches in France are about teaching children about food and culture and all kids are encouraged to eat together with an adult facilitator who teaches them about the components of the meal and creates a family-meal context at each table. By contrast, if you ask many parents in Canada what school meals are for, they will tell you they are for kids living in poverty to make sure they have food to eat at school.

    If Canada wants a national school food program that achieves the benefits of the best programs in the world in the areas of education, well-being and on the economy, we need to think of school meals as supporting young people to be the best students they can be.

    2) One important benefit of school food programs globally is to encourage picky eaters to try new foods due to the social pressure of all kids eating the same foods together. In three cities in France I visited, and one in England, school lunches look like home-cooked meals. One main dish with meat is served (and in England, a vegetarian alternative), and kids can choose if and how much of the side vegetables and fruit to take.

    In Canada, following a similar practice — one main and a vegetarian alternative when meat is served — might work well. But it’s also important that in developing a menu, the cultural diversity of Canadian school communities is reflected in the food on offer.

    In the other two locations in England and Scotland, kids choose from multiple main dishes — something that adds cost to the program and does less to encourage kids to try new foods, given one choice is always something basic like a cheese sandwich.

    Kids need to have some autonomy when it comes to eating, but school food programs should not be facilitating eating the same food every day. Nor should school food programs aspire to a model where broad choice is afforded from a large menu.

    3) With care, planning and sufficient resources, centralized kitchens can prepare thousands of servings of a main dish daily. The French central kitchens I visited prepare 6,000 to 10,000 servings a day of high-quality food following strict food safety protocols.

    I ate two simple yet delicious meals cooked in municipally owned central kitchens. In the three cities in France where I visited, they used central kitchens where main dishes were prepared and chilled to be delivered for heating at the school level. Central kitchens also delivered the salads and sides (like chopped veggies, bread, cheese and fruit) and dressings.

    In the small school kitchens, the salads were dressed, and the cheese and fruit were cut for service.

    The central kitchens were also used in at least one city to prepare food for daycares and for seniors who were home-bound — something to consider for Canadian cities.

    Centralizing kitchens can reduce costs and provide a way for high-quality food to be produced from basic ingredients without commercial kitchens in every school capable of preparing meals for hundreds of children at a time.

    4) When designed with requirements for purchasing foods from local farmers and other Canadian producers, school food programs can benefit the agricultural sector and multiply their benefits to communities beyond direct school food jobs. In France, for example, there are specific percentages to be purchased from local and sustainable sources. Percentage requirements for local and sustainable purchasing should be enacted now in Canada as its program establishes itself, perhaps beginning with 20 per cent and growing over time.

    I have many more reflections from my visits, both positive and negative, but the four I have discussed are important for Canada to learn from as it begins to design the National School Food Program to meet the needs of diverse communities from coast to coast to coast.

    Rachel Engler-Stringer receives funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and received a University of Saskatchewan International Travel Award for program visits. She sits on the Steering Committee of the Coalition for Healthy School Food.

    – ref. School lunches, the French way: It’s not just about nutrition, but togetherness and ‘bon appetit’ – https://theconversation.com/school-lunches-the-french-way-its-not-just-about-nutrition-but-togetherness-and-bon-appetit-259832

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: School lunches, the French way: It’s not just about nutrition, but togetherness and ‘bon appetit’

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Rachel Engler-Stringer, Professor, Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan

    This spring, as part of a sabbatical project, I had the privilege of visiting school food programs and meeting with school food researchers in six cities in France, England and Scotland.

    I got to eat school lunches, visit central kitchens in two cities where meals are prepared for thousands of children, visit school kitchens and discuss school food with the countries’ leading experts.

    This visit intersects with my research with colleagues on promising food programs across Canada. This research offers insights for consideration as regions navigate the federal government’s first National School Food Program and National School Food Policy.

    Government announcements about the program and policy were followed by negotiations with the provinces and territories, all of which have since signed agreements for a portion of the funding.

    In most parts of Canada, officials are just beginning to plan for new approaches to school food (with a few exceptions especially in Atlantic Canada where school food programs have been transforming much more quickly).

    Based on my research about international food programs, here are four key things Canadians should pay attention to:

    1) In Canada we need to shift from thinking of school lunches as a safety net for kids living in poverty to thinking about them as benefiting the health and well-being of children and their families. In France, this shift in thinking is particularly clear.

    School lunches in France are about teaching children about food and culture and all kids are encouraged to eat together with an adult facilitator who teaches them about the components of the meal and creates a family-meal context at each table. By contrast, if you ask many parents in Canada what school meals are for, they will tell you they are for kids living in poverty to make sure they have food to eat at school.

    If Canada wants a national school food program that achieves the benefits of the best programs in the world in the areas of education, well-being and on the economy, we need to think of school meals as supporting young people to be the best students they can be.

    2) One important benefit of school food programs globally is to encourage picky eaters to try new foods due to the social pressure of all kids eating the same foods together. In three cities in France I visited, and one in England, school lunches look like home-cooked meals. One main dish with meat is served (and in England, a vegetarian alternative), and kids can choose if and how much of the side vegetables and fruit to take.

    In Canada, following a similar practice — one main and a vegetarian alternative when meat is served — might work well. But it’s also important that in developing a menu, the cultural diversity of Canadian school communities is reflected in the food on offer.

    In the other two locations in England and Scotland, kids choose from multiple main dishes — something that adds cost to the program and does less to encourage kids to try new foods, given one choice is always something basic like a cheese sandwich.

    Kids need to have some autonomy when it comes to eating, but school food programs should not be facilitating eating the same food every day. Nor should school food programs aspire to a model where broad choice is afforded from a large menu.

    3) With care, planning and sufficient resources, centralized kitchens can prepare thousands of servings of a main dish daily. The French central kitchens I visited prepare 6,000 to 10,000 servings a day of high-quality food following strict food safety protocols.

    I ate two simple yet delicious meals cooked in municipally owned central kitchens. In the three cities in France where I visited, they used central kitchens where main dishes were prepared and chilled to be delivered for heating at the school level. Central kitchens also delivered the salads and sides (like chopped veggies, bread, cheese and fruit) and dressings.

    In the small school kitchens, the salads were dressed, and the cheese and fruit were cut for service.

    The central kitchens were also used in at least one city to prepare food for daycares and for seniors who were home-bound — something to consider for Canadian cities.

    Centralizing kitchens can reduce costs and provide a way for high-quality food to be produced from basic ingredients without commercial kitchens in every school capable of preparing meals for hundreds of children at a time.

    4) When designed with requirements for purchasing foods from local farmers and other Canadian producers, school food programs can benefit the agricultural sector and multiply their benefits to communities beyond direct school food jobs. In France, for example, there are specific percentages to be purchased from local and sustainable sources. Percentage requirements for local and sustainable purchasing should be enacted now in Canada as its program establishes itself, perhaps beginning with 20 per cent and growing over time.

    I have many more reflections from my visits, both positive and negative, but the four I have discussed are important for Canada to learn from as it begins to design the National School Food Program to meet the needs of diverse communities from coast to coast to coast.

    Rachel Engler-Stringer receives funding from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and received a University of Saskatchewan International Travel Award for program visits. She sits on the Steering Committee of the Coalition for Healthy School Food.

    – ref. School lunches, the French way: It’s not just about nutrition, but togetherness and ‘bon appetit’ – https://theconversation.com/school-lunches-the-french-way-its-not-just-about-nutrition-but-togetherness-and-bon-appetit-259832

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Marking a Milestone: 20th Anniversary of the Amendment to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) –

    Twenty years ago, the adoption of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) marked the start of a new era in international efforts to counter the risk of nuclear security threats.

    The Convention and its Amendment are the only internationally legally binding undertakings in the area of physical protection of nuclear material and of nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes. They provide a robust international legal framework as a foundation for effective nuclear security.

    On the occasion of the anniversary, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasized in his message that “it is in everyone’s interest that all States join and implement both. We need to do everything possible against current and emerging threats, and we need to lay a solid foundation for the many communities embracing reliable, low carbon nuclear energy in more and more countries.”

    The Amendment came into force in May 2016 and extended the scope of the original treaty to cover physical protection of nuclear facilities and nuclear material used for peaceful purposes in domestic use, storage and transport. It also further criminalizes offences related to illicit trafficking and sabotage of nuclear material or nuclear facilities, and provides for strengthened international cooperation in light of the expanded scope, such as assistance and information sharing in the event of sabotage.

    The first Conference of the Parties to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials was held at the IAEA’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria from 28 March to 1 April 2022. The second such Conference is scheduled to be held in Vienna in April 2027.

    “As we prepare for the second conference on the Amendment to the CPPNM, the IAEA will continue its support. We will do this through new partnerships with key decision makers and stakeholders, new initiatives and tailored legislative and technical assistance,” Grossi said.

    The CPPNM currently has 165 Parties, of which 138 have also joined the Amendment. Most recently, Mongolia became the latest Party to the Amendment.

    Mongolia’s ratification of the A/CPPNM in April 2025 marked a strategic step in strengthening the national nuclear security framework and legal infrastructure. “This development reaffirms Mongolia’s strong commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear technology and to preventing nuclear and radiological threats both nationally and regionally. By joining the Amendment, Mongolia has expanded its obligations to protect nuclear material not only during international transport but also in domestic use and at nuclear facilities, in line with international standards,” said Gerelmaa Gombosuren, Acting Head of the Foreign Affairs Division in Mongolia’s Nuclear Energy Commission.

    “The country’s adherence was made possible through close cooperation with the IAEA, whose legal guidance, technical assistance, and capacity-building support have significantly enhanced our institutional preparedness. We remain committed to the universalization and effective implementation of the A/CPPNM and to contributing to global nuclear security efforts,” she added.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Frankel, Colleagues Call Out Illegal Freeze on Education Funds, Demand Immediate Action

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

    Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22) joined 144 of her Congressional colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, demanding the immediate release of nearly $7 billion in K-12 and adult education funding that the Trump Administration is illegally withholding from states and local school districts across the country. The lawmakers also requested answers regarding the Administration’s decision to withhold the funds and its failure to communicate with impacted communities.

    In Palm Beach County, $32 million in critical funding is at stake—including support for academic enrichment, adult education and literacy, afterschool and summer programs, and more. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is also awaiting $9 million in funding essential to its operations. Trump’s freeze threatens services for tens of thousands of children and jeopardizes the jobs of over 500 local educators and afterschool program staff in our area.

    By law, these funds were required to be distributed by July 1. With the school year fast approaching, the Administration’s illegal delay is preventing school districts from planning and implementing vital programs—leaving vulnerable students at risk of falling behind academically and without safe, structured environments after school.

    In their letter, the lawmakers requested responses to the following questions:

    1. When will the Administration complete its review and release the funding Congress allocated for the upcoming school year?
    2. Has the Administration provided any support or guidance to state and local education agencies during this period of uncertainty?
    3. If a review of these funds was planned, why didn’t it begin earlier in the year? Was the delay or failure to release the funds related to staffing shortages at the Department of Education caused by the Administration’s own reductions in force?

    For full text of the letter, click here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: King Asserts Role on Armed Services Committee to Support Maine Economy and Strengthen National Security

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King
    WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), worked with his committee colleagues this week to secure strong investments in Maine’s economy and America’s defense posture through the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will support servicemembers and their families and boost the Maine economy through support for the hundreds of businesses that serve the military’s technological and manufacturing needs leading to a more prosperous Maine and a stronger national security for the United States.
    The legislation passed out of committee in a bipartisan 26-1 vote and represents the first step in bipartisan negotiations to pass a fiscal year budget for the armed forces and national defense interests. It includes several provisions that Senator King backed, including: support for veterans, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for Bath Iron Works (BIW), a comprehensive new approach to monitoring brain health, aggressive policies to strengthen America’s cybersecurity, provisions to address the security threats posed by artificial intelligence, and measures to prevent illegal drugs from entering the country.
    “For over six decades, Congress has taken a bipartisan approach to ensure that America’s military and defense forces have the training and equipment to carry out their missions, and protect our interests at home and abroad. This year, we are continuing that tradition in passing a defense bill out of Committee that will make our nation and state safer and stronger,” said Senator King. “As our global community faces some of its greatest challenges, the bill makes important investments in Maine people and businesses that are critical to the safety and security of our country.
    “There are many important provisions in this legislation – including support for troops and their families, investment in Maine research, and needed oversight of the Department of Defense,” continued Senator King. “All told, this year’s defense bill will make our country safer, strengthen our economy, and support the men and women who fight for our freedoms.”
    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 includes King-backed provisions to:
    INVEST IN MAINE SHIPBUILDING AND INSTALLATIONS. 
    The FY26 NDAA authorizes $550 million for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that Bath Iron Works will build beyond the previously approved funding in the continuing resolution.

    This legislation also authorizes the funding for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) modernization efforts – including the final phase of funding for the Dry Dock extension that will allow PNSY to continue to maintain the Navy’s submarine fleet.
    The bill includes an effort co-sponsored by Senator King that empowers shipyards across the country to make their own hiring decisions based on the workforce needs of their property and not leave these determinations for military officials to make from a distance.

    PREVENT AND PROTECT BRAIN HEALTH. Included in this legislation is a report specifically requested by Senator King to protect servicemembers from blast exposure and address TBI through weapons sensor development led by a Maine business. Also included is a provision encouraging the DOD to maintain robust oversight and ensure timely implementation of suicide prevention recommendations, particularly those of the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee.
    HELP ADDRESS HOUSING ALLOWANCE SHORTFALLS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS. The FY26 NDAA will require the DOD to publish how housing allowances are calculated, what housing types are covered, and to pilot a new calculation method based on rental costs by bedroom size. This is on the heels of last year’s Defense bill which increased Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. Maine servicemembers including members of the Coast Guard will benefit.
    IMPROVE THE WARM HANDOFF. Included in this bill is a signature priority of Senator King’s that improves sharing of information between the Defense Department and State Veterans Agencies.  Maine Bureau of Veterans Services advocated for this reform that will impact all servicemembers and help address the proven high-risk period when servicemembers leave the military.  
    SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE. The FY26 NDAA reaffirms that it is the policy of the United States to assist Ukraine in maintaining a credible defense and deterrence capability and to bolster defense and security cooperation with Ukraine to build a Ukrainian military that is capable of defending Ukraine and deterring future aggression.
    ENHANCE DETERRENCE THROUGH CYBERSECURITY. The bill includes the King-led provision to require the DOD create a credible cyber deterrent strategy against cyberattacks by mid-2026.
    MODERNIZE OUR NUCLEAR DETERRENT. As Cochairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senator King is a Congressional leader working to ensure the bipartisan effort to provide oversight of strategic programs from the nuclear triad to missile defense. Sen King advocated to include important provisions addressing nuclear non-proliferation were included. The bill strengthens the nuclear triad and nuclear command and control including cyber protections and addressing concerns with artificial intelligence.  The bill also includes important oversight of the NNSA and nuclear modernization programs, and missile defense programs to help address cost and defense industrial base concerns.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: King Asserts Role on Armed Services Committee to Support Maine Economy and Strengthen National Security

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King
    WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), worked with his committee colleagues this week to secure strong investments in Maine’s economy and America’s defense posture through the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will support servicemembers and their families and boost the Maine economy through support for the hundreds of businesses that serve the military’s technological and manufacturing needs leading to a more prosperous Maine and a stronger national security for the United States.
    The legislation passed out of committee in a bipartisan 26-1 vote and represents the first step in bipartisan negotiations to pass a fiscal year budget for the armed forces and national defense interests. It includes several provisions that Senator King backed, including: support for veterans, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for Bath Iron Works (BIW), a comprehensive new approach to monitoring brain health, aggressive policies to strengthen America’s cybersecurity, provisions to address the security threats posed by artificial intelligence, and measures to prevent illegal drugs from entering the country.
    “For over six decades, Congress has taken a bipartisan approach to ensure that America’s military and defense forces have the training and equipment to carry out their missions, and protect our interests at home and abroad. This year, we are continuing that tradition in passing a defense bill out of Committee that will make our nation and state safer and stronger,” said Senator King. “As our global community faces some of its greatest challenges, the bill makes important investments in Maine people and businesses that are critical to the safety and security of our country.
    “There are many important provisions in this legislation – including support for troops and their families, investment in Maine research, and needed oversight of the Department of Defense,” continued Senator King. “All told, this year’s defense bill will make our country safer, strengthen our economy, and support the men and women who fight for our freedoms.”
    The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 includes King-backed provisions to:
    INVEST IN MAINE SHIPBUILDING AND INSTALLATIONS. 
    The FY26 NDAA authorizes $550 million for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that Bath Iron Works will build beyond the previously approved funding in the continuing resolution.

    This legislation also authorizes the funding for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) modernization efforts – including the final phase of funding for the Dry Dock extension that will allow PNSY to continue to maintain the Navy’s submarine fleet.
    The bill includes an effort co-sponsored by Senator King that empowers shipyards across the country to make their own hiring decisions based on the workforce needs of their property and not leave these determinations for military officials to make from a distance.

    PREVENT AND PROTECT BRAIN HEALTH. Included in this legislation is a report specifically requested by Senator King to protect servicemembers from blast exposure and address TBI through weapons sensor development led by a Maine business. Also included is a provision encouraging the DOD to maintain robust oversight and ensure timely implementation of suicide prevention recommendations, particularly those of the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee.
    HELP ADDRESS HOUSING ALLOWANCE SHORTFALLS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS. The FY26 NDAA will require the DOD to publish how housing allowances are calculated, what housing types are covered, and to pilot a new calculation method based on rental costs by bedroom size. This is on the heels of last year’s Defense bill which increased Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. Maine servicemembers including members of the Coast Guard will benefit.
    IMPROVE THE WARM HANDOFF. Included in this bill is a signature priority of Senator King’s that improves sharing of information between the Defense Department and State Veterans Agencies.  Maine Bureau of Veterans Services advocated for this reform that will impact all servicemembers and help address the proven high-risk period when servicemembers leave the military.  
    SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE. The FY26 NDAA reaffirms that it is the policy of the United States to assist Ukraine in maintaining a credible defense and deterrence capability and to bolster defense and security cooperation with Ukraine to build a Ukrainian military that is capable of defending Ukraine and deterring future aggression.
    ENHANCE DETERRENCE THROUGH CYBERSECURITY. The bill includes the King-led provision to require the DOD create a credible cyber deterrent strategy against cyberattacks by mid-2026.
    MODERNIZE OUR NUCLEAR DETERRENT. As Cochairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senator King is a Congressional leader working to ensure the bipartisan effort to provide oversight of strategic programs from the nuclear triad to missile defense. Sen King advocated to include important provisions addressing nuclear non-proliferation were included. The bill strengthens the nuclear triad and nuclear command and control including cyber protections and addressing concerns with artificial intelligence.  The bill also includes important oversight of the NNSA and nuclear modernization programs, and missile defense programs to help address cost and defense industrial base concerns.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Kona International Airport Set To Receive $5.5 Million In New Federal Funding For Infrastructure, Runway Improvements

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz
    Published: 07.14.2025
    Schatz Helped Secure More Than $70 Million For Full Runway Rehabilitation Project

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the State of Hawai‘i with $5,512,623 in new federal grant funding for runway improvements at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, the largest airport on Hawai‘i Island and the state’s second international entry point.
    “This new federal funding will help modernize and strengthen infrastructure at Kona International Airport, making it more reliable and safer for travelers,” said Senator Schatz, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing.
    The federal funding will be used to help complete KOA’s ongoing runway rehabilitation project. The new money will help restore and upgrade the runway to meet modern standards and ensure its long-term operational reliability.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xizang sees steady tourism growth in first half

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    LHASA, July 14 (Xinhua) — Southwest China’s Xijiang Autonomous Region received 31.28 million tourists in the first half of 2025, up 11.67 percent year on year, local authorities said Monday.

    According to the Department of Culture and Tourism of the autonomous region, this figure is 41.71 percent of the region’s annual plan.

    At the same time, the domestic tourist flow reached 31.09 million people, which is 11.57 percent more year-on-year, and the number of foreign tourists increased by 31.2 percent to 196.4 thousand people.

    Xijiang’s tourism revenue during the reporting period amounted to 31.55 billion yuan (about 4.4 billion U.S. dollars), showing a year-on-year increase of 10.18 percent.

    The department added that the region’s cultural industry also showed significant growth in the first half of the year, with the total value of its output exceeding 7.72 billion yuan, up 21.2 percent year-on-year. More than 53,000 cultural events were held in the region. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Risch Celebrates Historic Tax Cuts for Working Idahoans, Victories in Reconciliation Bill

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch

    BOISE, Idaho – In an interview with Idaho Falls’ NewsTalk Radio, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) celebrated Republicans’ historic tax cuts for working families and key achievements of the budget reconciliation package. 

    Click here to listen to Senator Risch’s interview on NewsTalk Radio.

    Excerpts from Senator Risch’s Interview: 

    “If [the One, Big, Beautiful Bill] had not been passed, it would have resulted in the largest tax increase in history for American taxpayers.

    “The 2017 tax cuts that we put in place in [President Trump’s first term] were set to expire…Had that happened at the end of the year, there would have been a huge tax increase. Instead, we preserved those tax cuts and, in addition to that, [the bill] has the largest tax cuts for working Idahoans in history. No tax on tips, no tax on overtime pay, and a number of other things that are very helpful for working Idahoans. 

    “Secondly, it secures the southern border and provides the money that’s needed for immigration enforcement, which is, of course, what [President Trump] ran on and what the American people wanted and what we’re in the process of doing.

    “It cuts $1.6 trillion in federal spending. We needed to do that. Before COVID, [the federal government was] spending $4 trillion a year. We’re now spending $7 trillion a year. We’re running up a debt of a trillion dollars every 150 days. This has to change, and this bill does that.

    “It ends the Green New Deal, also known as the Green New Scam. It does not sell off public lands, and it preserves Medicare with common-sense reforms.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s express delivery sector maintains growth momentum in H1 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) — China’s express delivery market showed stable growth in the first half of 2025, and the market scale remained high, the State Post Administration of China said Monday.

    China’s express delivery sector revenue is expected to exceed 700 billion yuan (about 97.9 billion U.S. dollars) in January-June, up 8.5 percent year on year.

    As Zhu Li, a representative of the Development Research Center of the State Postal Administration of the People’s Republic of China, said at a press conference, the volume of processed items for the specified period is estimated to exceed 95 billion, which is 19 percent more year-on-year.

    In June, the express delivery development index was 454.3, an increase of 4.7 percent year-on-year.

    Zhu Li noted that China’s express delivery sector has seen steady growth in the first half of this year, fully meeting the delivery needs of streaming sales, the holiday economy and trade-in of consumer goods.

    The sector also deeply identified the potential demand for delivery services in the fields of cultural tourism and sports competitions, and promoted the continuous unleashing of the potential of online consumption, Zhu Li pointed out.

    According to her, in the second half of the year, the sector is expected to continue to unleash its growth momentum, deepen industry coordination, and expand the range of services provided. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Opening Remarks of Commissioner Kristin Johnson: Regulators Roundtable on Financial Markets Innovation and Supervision of Emergent Technology

    Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    It is truly my pleasure to welcome you all today to the Regulators Roundtable on Financial Markets Innovation and Supervision of Emergent Technology. My sincere and tremendous gratitude to everyone who has gathered here in London today. This year marks the third year that I have had the privilege of convening an exceptional group of senior prudential and market regulators representing diverse jurisdictions around the world.
    Our discussion this afternoon will focus on forces that are rapidly transforming the financial services sector of the global economy with particular emphasis on two elements of the increasingly digitized financial services sector—the integration of artificial intelligence and the threat of cyber risks.
    For each of us—whether we’re shaping monetary policy, evaluating compliance with current regulatory guidelines, enforcing transparency and accountability in banking, capital markets, derivatives markets or digital asset markets, or supervising the next generation of digital finance platforms—the topics on today’s agenda are top of mind.
    Today we are continuing the conversations launched during the previous roundtables. Each of these topics have only become more important in the year since we last gathered.
    Let’s begin with artificial intelligence (AI).[1]
    AI in Financial Markets and Financial Markets Regulation 
    AI holds significant promise for making financial services more inclusive, efficient, and accessible. But its deployment must be underpinned by robust governance, ethical design, and global regulatory collaboration. For global regulatory leadership—including this august group convened today—the challenge is to balance innovation with stability, openness with security, and automation with human oversight.
    Improving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Operational Resilience
    Evidence suggests that AI improves accuracy, efficiency, and operational resilience and that AI-driven systems may outperform traditional approaches. Some potential applications include:
    Fraud Detection and Risk Management

    Anomaly Detection: AI systems can detect unusual transaction patterns in real-time, flagging potential fraud or cyber threats more effectively than traditional rule-based systems.
    Behavioral Biometrics: Advanced models track behavioral traits (typing speed, swipe patterns) to authenticate users and reduce identity theft.

    Process Automation

    Intelligent Document Processing (IDP): AI extracts, classifies, and processes information from unstructured documents (e.g., loan applications, KYC documents), reducing processing time and human error.
    Trade Surveillance & Market Monitoring: AI can sift through vast quantities of data to detect signs of market manipulation, insider trading, or compliance breaches with greater precision.

    Enhancing Compliance with Regulation and Reducing the Costs of Compliance 
    AI promises to reduce transaction and compliance costs by dynamically routing orders to the best venues, reducing slippage and lowering transaction costs. Evidence suggests that AI improves accuracy, efficiency, and operational resilience. AI-driven systems may outperform traditional approaches for detecting fraud, managing risks, executing back-office services, verifying identity, surveilling markets for evidence of market manipulation, insider trading, and compliance breaches.
    AI also promises to enhance supervisory technology for regulators—automating data collection, analysis, and reporting, reducing frictions with regulatory compliance, and enabling more dynamic regulation at reduced costs. AI may facilitate efficient, faster-paced updating and modernization of regulation. AI may also offer continuous monitoring and enhanced real-time confirmation of compliance, reducing reliance on less frequent, periodic audits, and facilitating market participants and regulators’ ability to identify regulatory breaches earlier and potentially reducing the number and size of regulatory breaches.
    Reducing Transaction and Compliance Costs
    Transaction Costs

    Smart Routing and Algorithmic Trading: AI optimizes trade execution by dynamically routing orders to the best venues, reducing slippage and transaction costs.

    Compliance and Regulatory Reporting

    RegTech Solutions: AI-powered regulatory technology automates data collection, analysis, and reporting, easing the burden of compliance with dynamic regulations.
    Continuous Monitoring: AI systems can provide real-time compliance checks rather than periodic audits, leading to faster resolution and fewer regulatory breaches.

    Industry Use Cases
    While the financial services industry has integrated predictive technologies in risk assessment and predictive analytics for decades, over the last several years, we have witnessed a transformational shift in the diversity of use cases. In 2017, JPMorgan Chase launched a contract intelligence platform that automates review of commercial credit agreements, reducing by hundreds of thousands of hours the human resources annually required to complete credit agreement reviews.[2] HSBC, and a number of other financial institutions, have integrated AI in their transaction monitoring and anti-money laundering (AML) platforms to detect anomalies across millions of transactions in real-time, increasing accuracy in their assessment of suspicious activity reports.[3] Similar to other financial services firms, Mastercard has launched cyber risk and fraud detection software that relies on AI to analyze 75 billion transactions per year to block fraud in milliseconds.[4]
    Risks and Considerations for Policymakers
    In testimony before Congress, published academic literature, and a series of speeches during my tenure as a Commissioner at the CFTC, I have outlined and encouraged regulators to explore a number of risks and considerations. 
    For example, we face real concerns around bias in AI models, especially when it comes to lending and underwriting. There is a need for greater transparency and explainability, so that AI driven decisions are subject to the rigorous accountability standards that we typically apply in our supervisory oversight. And as AI becomes more embedded in core infrastructure, cyber resilience becomes a systemic concern, not just an operational one.
    There is also the matter of concentration risk. As more institutions rely on a handful of foundational AI models or platforms, we must ask: what happens when those systems fail or are compromised? I outline a few additional risks below:
    Bias and Fairness

    Model Transparency: AI decisions, especially in lending or insurance, must be explainable to ensure non-discriminatory practices.
    Data Integrity: Models are only as good as the data they are trained on—bad data can perpetuate historical inequalities.

    Cybersecurity and Resilience

    Adversarial AI: As AI becomes embedded in core infrastructure, it’s also a target for manipulation—highlighting the need for robust, secure design.
    Systemic Concentration: Overreliance on a few AI platforms or vendors could increase systemic vulnerabilities.

    Governance and Accountability

    Model Risk Management: Institutions must manage the full lifecycle of AI models—development, validation, deployment, and monitoring—with strong oversight.
    Cross-Border Coordination: Global consistency in AI governance frameworks will be crucial to avoid regulatory arbitrage and ensure responsible innovation.

    Next Steps in Governing AI
    Governance—at the firm level and the system level—matters more than ever. Fintechs must invest in model risk management, ethical design, and responsible data practices. Supervisory approaches must evolve to keep pace with the changes occurring in the markets subject to our supervision.
    Regulatory agencies in the US are increasingly deploying AI to review large volumes of data and detect emerging risks by identifying outliers. Using AI in this capacity, often referred to as “suptech,” may offer regulators more effective tools to combat fraud, market manipulation, illicit finance, money-laundering and other long-standing threats to the integrity of our markets.
    Cyber Risks
    I have encouraged diverse stakeholders to be mindful of potential cyber risks that may impact individual firms or the broader financial markets ecosystem.[5]
    We continue to discuss these risks. As we consider them, let’s think about the potential implications of interdependence and the possibility of contagion—the threat that a domino effect of risks may occur at an accelerated speed.
    Operational Resilience
    Over the past few years, we have made progress in preparing ourselves to take on these challenges. The Commission issued a proposed rule, unanimously supported, to create an operational resilience framework for futures commission merchants, swap dealers, and major swap participants to “identify, monitor, manage, and assess risks relating to information and technology security, third-party relationships, and emergencies or other significant disruptions to normal business operations” in December 2023.[6]
    Cyber resilience is a critical gateway issue for protecting market integrity, and an area where we need to be “all hands on deck” on both sides of the pond. Cyber resilience is only as strong as its weakest link. As most cyber threats may be launched against financial institutions in many nations, it is important to stay vigilant and collaborate closely on best practices and lessons learned.
    Third-Party Risk Management
    As I discussed in recent remarks, the Market Risk Advisory Committee that I sponsor at the CFTC has been actively focused on cyber resilience and third-party risk management issues.[7] When the Commission released its proposed operational resilience framework, a subcommittee workstream of the MRAC recognized that there may have been some important gaps in operational resilience with respect to other market participants, such as central counterparties regulated by the CFTC, and took up the mantle to continue to examine areas not fully addressed by the Commission. The CCP Risk & Governance Committee organized recommendations that were presented to the commission that “would improve upon the existing framework and require that derivatives clearing organizations establish, implement, and maintain a third-party relationship management program.”[8]
    Many aspects of the recommendations were informed by internationally recognized best practices and international standard setting bodies, such as the Bank for International Settlements Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure. Once again, this highlights the importance of international collaboration, in setting the standard for best practices, and for developing policies that are familiar to global market participants.
    I look forward to discussing today the latest developments in third party risk management, such as new principles on third-party risk supervision issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) just last month.[9]
    International Coordination and Cooperation 
    As we move across the landscape of emerging technologies and the attendant risks, it is increasingly clear that international cooperation is not optional—it is essential. Innovative technologies and the risks that may arise as a result of digitization are not bound by jurisdictional, territorial, or national boundaries. The threats or risks born in one nation may quickly ripple across continents.
    A vulnerability in a third-party service provider can contemporaneously compromise multiple financial institutions. A sophisticated actor can launch a cyber-attack from anywhere in the world, orchestrating the consequences such that they impact any one nation or group of nations simultaneously.
    Let me highlight a few ways we are already working together on these issues, and where we must go further.
    First, harmonizing regulatory expectations.
    We need to align our supervisory approaches across jurisdictions to ensure that cyber risk is being addressed consistently. The Financial Stability Board, CPMI-IOSCO, and other international standard setting bodies have already announced important principles—but implementation must be global, not fragmented.
    Standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and the FSB’s cyber incident response guidance should form the backbone of our shared expectations. It is worth exploring mutual recognition of cyber audits and certifications for third-party providers, especially cloud platforms.
    Second, information sharing.
    Timely, secure, and actionable intelligence must flow across borders—not just between regulators, but also with the private sector. There are institutions that are helping to build these bridges, but we need to enhance real-time alert systems and threat-sharing protocols. Silence, in the cyber domain, is a vulnerability.
    Third, we must strengthen crisis response and recovery.
    Too often, we focus on prevention. But in today’s threat landscape, we must assume that breaches will occur—and focus on how we respond.
    That means building interoperable incident response plans. Conducting joint cyber drills and tabletop exercises simulations and establishing trusted communications channels that can activate instantly in the event of a cross-border incident.
    Fourth, we must tackle concentration risk and supply chain vulnerabilities.
    Many of our institutions rely on the same cloud providers, fintech APIs, and software stacks. We need a coordinated approach to supervising these critical third parties—through shared resilience testing, pooled audits, and transparent incident reporting.
    And finally, we must invest in cyber capacity building, especially in emerging and developing economies. Because in a globally interconnected system, our resilience is only as strong as the weakest link. Let us support these markets with the tools, training, and frameworks they need—not just to defend themselves, but to contribute to the global cyber defense ecosystem.
    In Conclusion — Looking Ahead
    The cyber threat landscape is evolving quickly—AI-powered attacks, deepfakes, quantum computing threats, and vulnerabilities in decentralized finance are no longer theoretical.
    To meet these challenges, we must act together—with speed, with coordination, and with trust. This is no small ask, and we can’t do it alone.
    Let us make cybersecurity a shared responsibility. Let us foster the partnerships—public and private, domestic and international—that are essential to securing our financial future.
    Because in today’s world, cyber resilience is not just a technology issue—it is a financial stability imperative.
    Finally, our convenings and conversations must continue. Trust can be a competitive advantage if we let it—a most potent tool in our toolbox to help us unlock the potential of new technology while also maintaining effective governance structures that give us the confidence and stability to keep moving forward.
    I am hopeful as we continue to convene, as regulators, and with the broader communities we serve, that we can develop standards and best practices that can be relied on around the globe.
    I look forward to hearing the different thoughts and approaches that will be shared today on these issues that are top of mind for our markets globally.

    [1] The thoughts and perspectives that I share with you today are my own; they are not the views and perspectives of my fellow Commissioners, the Commission, or the staff of the CFTC.

    [6] CFTC, Operational Resilience Framework for Futures Commission Merchants, Swap Dealers, and Major Swap Participants, 89 Fed. Reg. 4706 (proposed Jan. 24, 2024). 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: UPDATE – Sandoz Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Expansion of One Additional Lot of Cefazolin for Injection Due to Product Mislabeling

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 14, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 14, 2025
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Vials incorrectly labelled as Penicillin G Potassium for Injection contain Cefazolin for Injection

    Company Name:
    Sandoz, Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Sandoz

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gm vial

    Company Announcement
    “This is an update to the Company Statement issued on June 27, 2025, to include one additional lot.”
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Princeton, NJ – July 14, 2025 – Sandoz, Inc. (“Sandoz”) is initiating a voluntary nationwide recall expansion of one additional lot of Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial. The lot is being recalled due to a customer complaint indicating that four (4) vials incorrectly labelled as Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Units were included in cartons (25 vials per carton) of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial product. Sandoz has confirmed that the vials incorrectly labelled as Penicillin G Potassium for Injection contain Cefazolin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial.
    Risk Statement: There is a reasonable probability that the inadvertent administration of cefazolin injection following dosing recommendation of penicillin G potassium injection due to mislabeling may pose serious and potentially life-threatening adverse health consequences, including lack of efficacy leading to less than optimal treatment of severe infections, antibiotic resistance, adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis), drug interactions, and delayed recovery.
    To date, Sandoz has not received any reports of adverse events or injuries related to the product mislabeling. Sandoz has received a complaint of administration of the incorrectly labelled product to a patient.
    Lots impacted by the voluntary recall and its expansion:

    Product Name 

    Vial NDC 

    Carton NDC 

    Lot Number 

    Expiration Date 

    Manufacturer 

    Distributor 

    Cefazolin for Injection, USP(25 by 1g vials)

    0781-3451-70

    0781-3451-96

    PG4360

    2027-NOV

    Sandoz GmbH

    Sandoz Inc

    Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP

    0781-6136-94

    N/A

    PG4360

    2027-NOV

    Sandoz GmbH

    Sandoz Inc

    Cefazolin for Injection, USP(25 by 1g vials)

    0781-3451-70

    0781-3451-96

    PG4362

    2027-NOV

    Sandoz GmbH

    Sandoz Inc

    Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP

    0781-6136-94

    N/A

    PG4362

    2027-NOV

    Sandoz GmbH

    Sandoz Inc

    Cefazolin for Injection USP is used for the treatment of infections caused by certain bacteria in many different parts of the body including the treatment of pneumonia. Cefazolin for Injection USP can also be used to prevent infections, before and after surgery. Antibacterial drugs like Cefazolin for Injection USP treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections. Cefazolin for Injection USP is indicated for adult, elderly, pediatric patients, including newborn term infants.
    Penicillin G Potassium for Injection is indicated in the treatment of certain serious infections including septicemia, skin and wound infections. It is also approved for the treatment of diphtheria, community-acquired pneumonia, peritonitis, meningitis/brain abscesses, osteomyelitis, infections of the genital tract, anthrax, tetanus, gas gangrene, listeriosis, pasteurellosis, rat bite fever, fusospirochetes, actinomycosis, complications in gonorrhea and syphilis and Lyme. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Penicillin G Potassium for Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. Penicillin G Potassium for Injection is indicated for use in adults, adolescents, children, pediatric, newborn infants and preterm infants.
    Although both Cefazolin and Penicillin G Potassium belong to the beta-lactam group of antibiotics, they are indicated for different types of infections, and the spectrum of susceptible organisms also differs. Additionally, while the patient populations overlap, each medicine has specific on-label distinct groups, and the dosing regimens may differ, as well.
    Sandoz is notifying its customers by letter and is arranging for return of the recalled product. The product being recalled was shipped to select wholesalers for further distribution nationwide. Healthcare providers and customers who have this product should immediately stop use of this lot only and contact Sedgwick, the Sandoz Reverse Distributor, directly by phone at (844) 265-7409 or by email at Sandoz5615@sedgwick.com.
    For questions about the recall process, please call Sedgwick at (844) 265-7409 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday (EST).
    Please report any adverse reactions by calling Sandoz at (800) 525-8747. Customer service agents are available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EST), Monday-Friday, except on national holidays.
    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

    This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
    DISCLAIMERThis Media Release contains forward-looking statements, which offer no guarantee with regard to future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance at the time the statements are made. They are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not confined to, future global economic conditions, exchange rates, legal provisions, market conditions, activities by competitors and other factors outside of the control of Sandoz. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those forecasted or expected. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and Sandoz undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
    ABOUT SANDOZSandoz (SIX: SDZ; OTCQX: SDZNY) is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a growth strategy driven by its Purpose: pioneering access for patients. More than 20,000 people of 100 nationalities work together to ensure 900 million patient treatments are provided by Sandoz, generating substantial global healthcare savings and an even larger social impact. Its leading portfolio of approximately 1,300 products addresses diseases from the common cold to cancer. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Sandoz traces its heritage back to 1886. Its history of breakthroughs includes Calcium Sandoz in 1929, the world’s first oral penicillin in 1951, and the world’s first biosimilar in 2006. In 2024, Sandoz recorded net sales of USD 10.4 billion.
    Link to Original Press Release

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    Media:
    Jeanne LaCour, Vicki Crafton
    1-609-955-2339, 1-201-213-6338

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Marking a Milestone: 20th Anniversary of the Amendment to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material

    Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

    Twenty years ago, the adoption of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) marked the start of a new era in international efforts to counter the risk of nuclear security threats.

    The Convention and its Amendment are the only internationally legally binding undertakings in the area of physical protection of nuclear material and of nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes. They provide a robust international legal framework as a foundation for effective nuclear security.

    On the occasion of the anniversary, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasized in his message that “it is in everyone’s interest that all States join and implement both. We need to do everything possible against current and emerging threats, and we need to lay a solid foundation for the many communities embracing reliable, low carbon nuclear energy in more and more countries.”

    The Amendment came into force in May 2016 and extended the scope of the original treaty to cover physical protection of nuclear facilities and nuclear material used for peaceful purposes in domestic use, storage and transport. It also further criminalizes offences related to illicit trafficking and sabotage of nuclear material or nuclear facilities, and provides for strengthened international cooperation in light of the expanded scope, such as assistance and information sharing in the event of sabotage.

    The first Conference of the Parties to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials was held at the IAEA’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria from 28 March to 1 April 2022. The second such Conference is scheduled to be held in Vienna in April 2027.

    “As we prepare for the second conference on the Amendment to the CPPNM, the IAEA will continue its support. We will do this through new partnerships with key decision makers and stakeholders, new initiatives and tailored legislative and technical assistance,” Grossi said.

    The CPPNM currently has 165 Parties, of which 138 have also joined the Amendment. Most recently, Mongolia became the latest Party to the Amendment.

    Mongolia’s ratification of the A/CPPNM in April 2025 marked a strategic step in strengthening the national nuclear security framework and legal infrastructure. “This development reaffirms Mongolia’s strong commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear technology and to preventing nuclear and radiological threats both nationally and regionally. By joining the Amendment, Mongolia has expanded its obligations to protect nuclear material not only during international transport but also in domestic use and at nuclear facilities, in line with international standards,” said Gerelmaa Gombosuren, Acting Head of the Foreign Affairs Division in Mongolia’s Nuclear Energy Commission.

    “The country’s adherence was made possible through close cooperation with the IAEA, whose legal guidance, technical assistance, and capacity-building support have significantly enhanced our institutional preparedness. We remain committed to the universalization and effective implementation of the A/CPPNM and to contributing to global nuclear security efforts,” she added.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Stony Mountain Institution

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 14, 2025 – Stony Mountain, Manitoba – Correctional Service Canada

    On July 10, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Stony Mountain Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.

    The contraband and unauthorized items seized included cannabis concentrate, tobacco, nicotine patches, a cell phone and charger. The total estimated institutional value of these seizures is $401,450.

    The police have been notified and the institution is investigating.

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.

    CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

    CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions.

    The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.

    Associated links

    Taking action against illegal drone activity

    Institutional security

    CSC’s Detector Dog Program

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 Gram Within Expiry

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 11, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 14, 2025
    Product Type:
    Drugs
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Company closure and discontinuation of quality activities.

    Company Name:
    Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Nostrum Laboratories

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram

    Company Announcement
    NEW YORK, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. (“Nostrum Labs”) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2024. In connection with that filing, the company has ceased and shutdown operations and terminated its operational employees at all domestic U.S. sites. Nostrum Labs is initiating a voluntary recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots within expiry, as a result of the closures and discontinuation of its Quality activities.
    This recall pertains only to Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots with expiry, manufactured by Nostrum Labs after June 2023. No other Nostrum Labs products are affected by this recall. Nostrum Labs distributed the product at issue here to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, medical facilities, and repackagers.
    It cannot be guaranteed that any lots of this product that are still within expiry will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product. Further distribution or use of any remaining product on the market should cease immediately.
    Nostrum Labs is notifying its distributors and direct consignees for this product by email and U.S. mail and is requesting they immediately further notify their subsidiaries, individual receiving sites or warehouses, customers, retailers, and consumers. All lots of this product should be destroyed; Nostrum Labs is not accepting any returns of this product.
    Risk Statement: The discontinuation of Nostrum Labs’ quality program means that the Company is unable to assure that this product meets the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that it is purported or represented to possess. While specific risks to patients from use of an adulterated product cannot always be identified or assessed, it is also not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from the use of such a product. Nostrum Labs has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Nostrum Labs at recallcoordinator@nostrumlabsrecall.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

    This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 Gram Within Expiry

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 11, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 14, 2025
    Product Type:
    Drugs
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Company closure and discontinuation of quality activities.

    Company Name:
    Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Nostrum Laboratories

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram

    Company Announcement
    NEW YORK, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. (“Nostrum Labs”) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2024. In connection with that filing, the company has ceased and shutdown operations and terminated its operational employees at all domestic U.S. sites. Nostrum Labs is initiating a voluntary recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots within expiry, as a result of the closures and discontinuation of its Quality activities.
    This recall pertains only to Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots with expiry, manufactured by Nostrum Labs after June 2023. No other Nostrum Labs products are affected by this recall. Nostrum Labs distributed the product at issue here to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, medical facilities, and repackagers.
    It cannot be guaranteed that any lots of this product that are still within expiry will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product. Further distribution or use of any remaining product on the market should cease immediately.
    Nostrum Labs is notifying its distributors and direct consignees for this product by email and U.S. mail and is requesting they immediately further notify their subsidiaries, individual receiving sites or warehouses, customers, retailers, and consumers. All lots of this product should be destroyed; Nostrum Labs is not accepting any returns of this product.
    Risk Statement: The discontinuation of Nostrum Labs’ quality program means that the Company is unable to assure that this product meets the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that it is purported or represented to possess. While specific risks to patients from use of an adulterated product cannot always be identified or assessed, it is also not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from the use of such a product. Nostrum Labs has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Nostrum Labs at recallcoordinator@nostrumlabsrecall.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

    This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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    07/14/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 Gram Within Expiry

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 11, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 14, 2025
    Product Type:
    Drugs
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Company closure and discontinuation of quality activities.

    Company Name:
    Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Nostrum Laboratories

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram

    Company Announcement
    NEW YORK, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. (“Nostrum Labs”) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2024. In connection with that filing, the company has ceased and shutdown operations and terminated its operational employees at all domestic U.S. sites. Nostrum Labs is initiating a voluntary recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots within expiry, as a result of the closures and discontinuation of its Quality activities.
    This recall pertains only to Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots with expiry, manufactured by Nostrum Labs after June 2023. No other Nostrum Labs products are affected by this recall. Nostrum Labs distributed the product at issue here to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, medical facilities, and repackagers.
    It cannot be guaranteed that any lots of this product that are still within expiry will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product. Further distribution or use of any remaining product on the market should cease immediately.
    Nostrum Labs is notifying its distributors and direct consignees for this product by email and U.S. mail and is requesting they immediately further notify their subsidiaries, individual receiving sites or warehouses, customers, retailers, and consumers. All lots of this product should be destroyed; Nostrum Labs is not accepting any returns of this product.
    Risk Statement: The discontinuation of Nostrum Labs’ quality program means that the Company is unable to assure that this product meets the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that it is purported or represented to possess. While specific risks to patients from use of an adulterated product cannot always be identified or assessed, it is also not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from the use of such a product. Nostrum Labs has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Nostrum Labs at recallcoordinator@nostrumlabsrecall.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

    This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    Company Contact Information

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    07/14/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 Gram Within Expiry

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 11, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 14, 2025
    Product Type:
    Drugs
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Company closure and discontinuation of quality activities.

    Company Name:
    Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Nostrum Laboratories

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram

    Company Announcement
    NEW YORK, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. (“Nostrum Labs”) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2024. In connection with that filing, the company has ceased and shutdown operations and terminated its operational employees at all domestic U.S. sites. Nostrum Labs is initiating a voluntary recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots within expiry, as a result of the closures and discontinuation of its Quality activities.
    This recall pertains only to Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots with expiry, manufactured by Nostrum Labs after June 2023. No other Nostrum Labs products are affected by this recall. Nostrum Labs distributed the product at issue here to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, medical facilities, and repackagers.
    It cannot be guaranteed that any lots of this product that are still within expiry will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product. Further distribution or use of any remaining product on the market should cease immediately.
    Nostrum Labs is notifying its distributors and direct consignees for this product by email and U.S. mail and is requesting they immediately further notify their subsidiaries, individual receiving sites or warehouses, customers, retailers, and consumers. All lots of this product should be destroyed; Nostrum Labs is not accepting any returns of this product.
    Risk Statement: The discontinuation of Nostrum Labs’ quality program means that the Company is unable to assure that this product meets the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that it is purported or represented to possess. While specific risks to patients from use of an adulterated product cannot always be identified or assessed, it is also not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from the use of such a product. Nostrum Labs has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Nostrum Labs at recallcoordinator@nostrumlabsrecall.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

    This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 Gram Within Expiry

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    Summary

    Company Announcement Date:
    July 11, 2025
    FDA Publish Date:
    July 14, 2025
    Product Type:
    Drugs
    Reason for Announcement:

    Recall Reason Description
    Company closure and discontinuation of quality activities.

    Company Name:
    Nostrum Laboratories, Inc.
    Brand Name:

    Brand Name(s)
    Nostrum Laboratories

    Product Description:

    Product Description
    Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram

    Company Announcement
    NEW YORK, DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. (“Nostrum Labs”) filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 30, 2024. In connection with that filing, the company has ceased and shutdown operations and terminated its operational employees at all domestic U.S. sites. Nostrum Labs is initiating a voluntary recall of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots within expiry, as a result of the closures and discontinuation of its Quality activities.
    This recall pertains only to Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram, all lots with expiry, manufactured by Nostrum Labs after June 2023. No other Nostrum Labs products are affected by this recall. Nostrum Labs distributed the product at issue here to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, medical facilities, and repackagers.
    It cannot be guaranteed that any lots of this product that are still within expiry will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product. Further distribution or use of any remaining product on the market should cease immediately.
    Nostrum Labs is notifying its distributors and direct consignees for this product by email and U.S. mail and is requesting they immediately further notify their subsidiaries, individual receiving sites or warehouses, customers, retailers, and consumers. All lots of this product should be destroyed; Nostrum Labs is not accepting any returns of this product.
    Risk Statement: The discontinuation of Nostrum Labs’ quality program means that the Company is unable to assure that this product meets the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that it is purported or represented to possess. While specific risks to patients from use of an adulterated product cannot always be identified or assessed, it is also not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from the use of such a product. Nostrum Labs has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
    Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Nostrum Labs at recallcoordinator@nostrumlabsrecall.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
    Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax.

    This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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    07/14/2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU – Central America Association Council, 14 July 2025 – Joint Communiqué

    Source: Council of the European Union

    The European Union and the six Central American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama met in Brussels on 14 July 2025 for an historical first EU-Central America Association Council in the framework of the Association Agreement between Central America and the EU.

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