WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on July 2, 2026: * * * AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on the calendar year (CY) 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule released today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): "The AAMC is deeply troubled by provisions in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' proposed CY 2027 hospital OPP more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued the following statement about the Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R. 9504), which was passed by the House Ways and Means Committee today: "The AAMC is deeply disappointed by the House Wa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * ACSA Announces June Williamson as 2026-2027 President The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce June Williamson, AIA LEED-AP, as the organization's 2026-2027 president. Williamson is a Professor and Director of Graduate Programs in Architecture at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture of The City College of New York (CCNY). June Williamson is a longtime supporter of ACSA and ha more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Mike Palicz: * * * ATR Opposes Restricting Stock Buybacks in NDAA Americans for Tax Reform opposes Amendment No. 634 to H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This Democrat amendment would impose new restrictions on the Department of War from contracting with companies engaging in stock buybacks unless these companies apply for a waiver with the Secretary of War. If this amendment were to be adopted, future Democrat administr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Elli Reges to Lead FAST's Mission to Build the Future Security Workforce * The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Dr. Elli Reges to serve as FAST's new executive director. Created in 2020 through a partnership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and PSA -the industry's leading associations-FAST connects aspiring professionals wit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * EPA quietly unleashes three toxic 'forever chemical' pesticides onto America's food supply Agency's decision brings total of PFAS pesticides to five greenlit in under two years - Under the radar, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved three new PFAS "forever chemical" pesticides for use on crops, including one EPA scientists flagged as having "suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potential." There was no warning to the farmworkers who w more PR

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 3 (TNSrpt) -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the commentary on July 2, 2026, by policy and engagement specialist Amanda Brezzell: * * * How 10 Cents a Meal is Changing the Nation In How Michigan Shaped the Field: The National Impact of Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal Program, the report authors examine how a state-funded local food purchasing initiative influenced food policy development across the United States. The report explores the history, implementation, and broader impact of Michigan's 10  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomedical research, KidneyCure is committed to building more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America Renews Leadership for Another Year National President Robert Thomas begins a fourth consecutive term, alongside the newly re-elected Executive Committee - Paralyzed Veterans of America announces the re-election of U.S. Army veteran Robert Thomas to a fourth term as national president and chairman of the board. The appointment reaffirms the organization's confidence in his command and signals strong continuity i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * SBE Council Applauds House Ways and Means Committee for Advancing Bipartisan Taxpayer Protection and Tax Administration Reforms * Washington, D.C. - The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) applauded the bipartisan action of the House Ways and Means Committee on July 1, in approving a package of tax administration and taxpayer protection legislation designed to strengthen taxpayer rights, com more PR