MERCED, California, Oct. 1 (TNSPer) -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: Distinguished UC Merced Director of Medical Education and public health Professor Dr. Thelma Hurd has been appointed the inaugural Thondapu Family Endowed Chair in Medical Education. "I am both gratified and honored," said Hurd. "It is truly an important step in establishing a long-term medical education program on the campus and for the community." Hurd, whose leadership in public health has more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 28 (TNSeve) -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association has scheduled a conference session as part of its annual meeting on Nov. 1, 2021, entitled "Claims Experience and Industry Reputation" at the Sheraton Denver Downtown: According to the agency website: In 2020, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners combined data reports from state insurance departments found that claims handling represented more than 50 percent of all consumer complaints--f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Corrupt Kristi Noem is in trouble after a new report from the Associated Press outlines how she abused her taxpayer-funded office to benefit her own family. The Associated Press details that after an agency moved to deny her daughter's application to become a certified real estate appraiser, Gov. Noem summoned her daughter, the state employee who ran the agency, and the state labor secretary to her office.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem claws her way onto the national stage with one of the worst COVID responses in the country, she's also drawing scrutiny for her shady use of the governor's office to try to enrich her family and friends' business interests. In a new report from the Associated Press, Kristi Noem summoned the head of the agency overseeing her daughter's real estate certification appli more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Despite urging from MIGOP insiders like former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and special interest lobbyist John Engler to look ahead to the 2022 cycle, reporting from Bridge Michigan indicates that the base remains committed to re-litigating the results of the 2020 general election. Since last November, it has exposed a rift between the grassroots and insider wings of Michigan Republicans that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, D-Michigan, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 1, 2021, entitled "Recognizing Female Leaders Who She Leads America Is Honoring As Christian Women of Distinction": I rise to honor and highlight the work of some extraordinary female leaders in our country who are being honored by She Leads America as "Christian Women of Distinction." For my constituents back in Michigan, I try and lead by example throug more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following testimony by Amanda Howe, President Biden's nominee to be Assistant Administrator for the Office of Mission Support at the Environmental Protection Agency, at a Sept. 15, 2021, confirmation hearing: * * * I am honored to appear before you today as President Biden's nominee for Assistant Administrator for the Office of Mission Support at the Environmental Protection Agency. I am joined here today by my more PR