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$1.5 Million Funding Available for Preclinical Screening for Natural Product Drug Interactions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for preclinical screening for natural product drug interactions.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.5 million with a ceiling of $200,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; ind more ST
$1.5M Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Grant and Loan to Revitalize Sault Ste. Marie Manufacturing Site (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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- LSSU to build research center on property
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A contaminated property in Sault Ste. Marie will be redeveloped as a research and education center with the help of $1,541,000 in Brownfield Redevelopment Grant and Loan funds from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The Sault Ste. Marie Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was more PR
$1.8 Million Funding Available for Radiation Exposure Screening, Education in 12 States (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration announced that it expects to award up to eight discretionary grants for radiation exposure screening and education.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,834,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers; Department of Veterans' Affairs hospitals or medical centers; fe more ST
$112,872 Federal Contract Awarded to Stacy Houser (10)
RESTON, Virginia, July 26 -- Stacy Houser, Cortez, Colorado, won a $112,872 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for speech language pathology services for the Bureau of Indian Education Nenahnezad Community School in Fruitland, New Mexico. more CTR
$12 Million Funding Available for Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for an initiative that can promote good governance in the Pacific Islands.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $12 million. The agency said the grant was associated with regional development.
The funding is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations or nongovernm more ST
$2 Million Funding Available for Career Development in Aging Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for career development in aging research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of hi more ST
$2 Million Funding Available for Career Development in Aging Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for career development in aging research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of hi more ST
$2.3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Center of Excellence for Natural Product Drug Interaction Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a center of excellence for natural product drug interaction research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,250,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and s more ST
$2.5 Million Funding Available for Aging Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for aging research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2.5 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Nati more ST
$28.2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Southern Nevada Public Land Management (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award up to 16 cooperative agreements for Southern Nevada public land management.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $28,238,194 with a ceiling of $8,477,808 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to county, city, township and special district governments.
The agency description o more ST
$3.6 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Kidney Diseases Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to four cooperative agreements for kidney diseases research.
This funding opportunity uses the high impact research and research infrastructure cooperative agreement programs mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.6 million with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated w more ST
$34,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Steven Lawrence Bailly (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Steven Lawrence Bailly, Flandreau, South Dakota, won a $34,000 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for mental health counselor services. The place of performance will be at the Bureau of Indian Education's Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota. more CTR
$37.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Education, Training Employment for Out-Of-School Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Agency for International Development in Philippines announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for second-chance opportunities for out-of-school youth to reenter formal education and strengthen government systems that support training and employment for out-of-school youth.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $37.5 million. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to state, county, city, t more ST
$5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Plant Conservation, Restoration Management in California (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award up to 15 cooperative agreements for plant conservation and restoration management in California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5 million with a ceiling of $1.5 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city and township governments; private, publi more ST
$50,000 Funding Available for Cybersecurity Public Awareness Campaign (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for a cybersecurity public awareness campaign over social media, a series of cybersecurity lectures at American Spaces and engagements with U.S. cybersecurity experts in Kenya.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $50,000.
The funding is open to non-profit or non-governmental organizations or academic institutions including institutions of higher education based in more ST
$50,000 Funding Available for Western Pond Turtle Conservation in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for range-wide strategic planning and conservation actions for the Western pond turtle in Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $50,000. The agency said the grant was associated with environment.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; ind more ST
$500,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Fisheries, Aquatic Resource Management in Alaska (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for fisheries and aquatic resource management in Alaska.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $500,000 with a ceiling of $150,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; public more ST
$500,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Fisheries, Aquatic Resource Management in California (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for fisheries and aquatic resource management in California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $500,000 with a ceiling of $100,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township governments; public and state control more ST
$6 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, more ST
$78,000 Funding Available for Small Business Innovation Research Technical, Business Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology announced that it expects to award up to 11 discretionary grants for small business innovation research technical and business assistance.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $78,000 with a ceiling of $6,500 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to accre more ST
$8 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity announced that it expects to award up to two cooperative agreements for complex traumatic brain injury rehabilitation research.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $8 million. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; pri more ST
$90,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Youth Exchange Program in Huntsville, Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for a youth exchange program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $90,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; public and private educational institutions; ind more ST
'Back-to-School' Savings: Sidewalk Sales, Sweepstakes, Healthy Meals Take Center Stage in August (10)
FORT LEE, Virginia, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following news release:
By Matthew Perry
Commissary patrons can be on the lookout for "Back-to-School" sales and sweepstakes along with sidewalk sales beginning mid-August with a focus on healthy meals and snacks.
"It's hard to believe that many of our families are getting ready to go back to school," said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O'Neal, the Defense Commissary Agency's senior enlisted more PR
2018 Economic Impact on U.S. Insular Areas Estimated at $888 Million, Supports More Than 26,000 Jobs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) released an analysis on the economic impact of grants and payments provided to the territories and freely associated states. Grants and payments from OIA totaling $710 million are estimated to have created an economic impact of $888 million on insular Gross Domestic Product in 2018, supporting 26,652 jobs. Across the insular areas more PR
2K to 5K Students Would Repeat Third Grade If Reading Law Took Effect Today (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 25 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
If Michigan's controversial Read by Grade 3 law went into effect today, it's estimated between 2% and 5% - or 2,000-5,000 students - would be retained to repeat third grade.
Additionally, between 7% and 11% of African American third graders, up to 10% of special education students, and between 12% and 20% of students in Partnership Schools, the lowest-performing schools in Mic more PR
34th Combat Training Squadron Airman Trains Next Generation (10)
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Arkansas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Kristine M. Gruwell
The C-130J Super Hercules was built to perform tactical combat airlift while flying and landing in austere environments. Moving and dropping pallets doesn't seem to be too daunting until loadmasters have to squeeze uniquely shaped cargo into the back of a C-130, at which point it can seem almost impossible without the correct training and tech more PR
Aberdeen Group: The Middle of the Funnel - Where Too Many Deals Fall Apart (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The Aberdeen Group issued the following information:
If there's a gap between your sales and marketing teams, looking at your sales funnel might help you figure out why.
As marketers, we're great at filling the top of the funnel by publishing content, running awareness campaigns, and putting together effective marketing programs. Concurrently, salespeople are experts at the bottom of the funnel, positioning products in ways that close deals.
The middle of the more PR
Acclaimed 'Mr. Darwin's Tree' Returns to Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities issued the following news:
Mr. Darwin's Tree, the acclaimed British one-man play that explores the life and work of Charles Darwin within the context of science, faith, and family, is returning to the U.S. for another tour of nearly a dozen Christian colleges and universities across the country.
Produced by Scholarship & Christianity In Oxford (SCIO), the UK subsidiary of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities more PR
ACLU of Colorado Lawsuit: Town Ordinance Silences Residents' Freedom of Speech (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news:
ACLU of Colorado attorneys sued the Town of Fraser this morning for prohibiting ACLU clients from posting communicative displays on their property that express their views on social and political issues.
Beginning soon after the last presidential election, ACLU clients Melinda McWilliams and Alan Jensen began posting 2-sided displays in Jensen's front yard in Fraser that communicated their di more PR
ACLU of Illinois Human Rights Commission Rules in Favor of Transgender Student (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release:
After years of advocacy led by brave students who are transgender, the Illinois Human Rights Commission has now ruled that Illinois law requires public schools to provide transgender students with full and equal use of restrooms and locker rooms. The decision came in a case brought by a high school student against the Lake Park Community District 108 in suburban Roselle. The ACLU is n more PR
Advance, Elevate, & Evolve at Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Sales Leader Forum (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 23 -- The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International issued the following news release:
HSMAI is proud to announce the first-ever HSMAI Sales Leader Forum, November 5-6, at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club in Frisco, Texas. This unique event advances the hotel sales discipline by elevating the knowledge and skills of off-property sales leaders with new trends, critical insights, and best practices, and their application to leading hotel sales teams i more PR
Adventures in South Africa and Vulture Conservation (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 25 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news:
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- Join ABQ BioPark zookeepers for a special Science Cafe at Boxing Bear Brewing/Amore Pizzeria.
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Join the ABQ BioPark on Monday, July 29, for a special Science Cafe where keepers will share information about recent trips to South Africa.
Amanda Baca will present on her recent trip to VulPro in South Africa where she worked with rescued/rehabilitated vultures and other birds. Patrick Gjorven wil more PR
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Issues Statement on Make Cars in America Safer Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety issued the following statement by President Catherine Chase on legislation to make cars in America safer submitted to the House subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce:
"Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) is a coalition of public health, safety, and consumer organizations, insurers and insurance agents that promotes highway and auto safety through the adoption of federal and state laws, policies and regulat more PR
AFGE: 'The Future of Our Planet Is at Stake,' Union Says as White House Guts EPA Worker Contract (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
The Trump administration is undermining federal efforts to protect our environment by discarding the contract between the Environmental Protection Agency and its employee union and replacing it with an illegal edict, the American Federation of Government Employees said today.
"The 8,000 employees we represent at EPA are professional civil servants who have dedicated their lives to science more PR
African Development Bank and Partners Prioritise the African Education Fund (10)
TUNIS, Tunisia, July 25 -- The African Development Bank issued the following news release:
The African Development Bank, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa and the African Union are recommending the establishment of the African Education Fund as the unique African mechanism to address the challenges of education and skills development in Africa. A joint declaration in support of the African Education Fund was produced after a workshop organised in Abidjan 16 -17 July, 20 more PR
AFT Issues Statement on Resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Rossello (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten on the resignation of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello:
"Gov. Rossello's resignation is welcome and long overdue. His tenure as governor has been marked by corruption, failure and an appalling lack of judgment.
"It's time to move beyond the rancor and division that his administration created and heal the economic, political and social wounds he has left behind.
"The people more PR
AFT: World's Teachers Condemn Donald Trump Over Racist Attacks on U.S. Congresswomen (10)
BANGKOK, Thailand, July 25 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
Education International, the global body representing the world's teachers, voted unanimously Thursday to condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's racist assault on four women members of the U.S. Congress and pledged to support American unions in their fight to defeat him in 2020.
The urgent resolution, brought to the floor of EI's 8th World Congress by the American Federation of Teachers and the more PR
After 10 Year Effort, House Votes to Pass Rep. Courtney's Bill to Repeal Cadillac Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
This evening, the House overwhelmingly approved the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748), bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Courtney that would repeal the looming 40% excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans known as the "Cadillac Tax." Rep. Courtney has sought to eliminate this damaging tax on health care for American families since 2009, and has introduc more PR
After Discussion With FBI Director, Sen. Hawley Asks Missouri Universities to Reconsider Their Partnerships With Chinese Government (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
In response to yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Chris Wray, Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) today sent letters to the heads of University of Missouri and Webster University, both of which house Confucius Institutes, expressing his concerns about the universities' Confucius Institutes. This follows comments during the hearing when Director Wray told Senator Hawley that Chinese Conf more PR
Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 23 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Twenty-six students from six schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. Of these, 22 were awarded the general certificate, two were awarded the animal science certificate and two were awarded the plant systems certificate.
Twenty-six students from six schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department o more PR
Aguilar Announces Over $51 Million for San Bernardino County Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department will receive a grant of $51,157,373 from the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The funding will be used to continue providing early education and family support services to more than 6,000 children throughout San Bernardino County.
"One of my first jobs was as a Head more PR
AIIA Reiterates ICT Industry Concerns Over the Potential Negative Impact of Assistance and Access 2018 Legislation (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, July 23 -- The Australian Information Industry Association issued the following news:
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), the peak member body for the ICT industry, recently made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) on the review of amendments made by the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018.
Encryption and other forms of electronic protection are vital securi more PR
Air Conditioning Contractors of America Takes Pledge to America's Workers at the White House (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America issued the following news release:
Today, Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) attended an event at the White House with President Trump to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Pledge to America's Workers.
This initiative recognizes the crucial role companies play in educating and training the American workforce. Representing ACCA at today's event were, Barton James, ACCA President and CEO, Eric Knaak, A more PR
Air Education and Training Command Airmen Visit Pacific Air Forces to Enhance Warfighter Alignment (10)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news:
By Mikaley Kline
Members of the 12th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and 559th Flying Training Squadron, both assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, visited Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Headquarters, July 8-10, 2019.
The immersion allowed members from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to take a closer look at Pacific theater operations more PR
Air Education and Training Command Welcomes New Commander (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
By Dan Hawkins
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast during a change of command ceremony here July 26.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission and he commended members of the command for their efforts. He listed Pilot Tr more PR
Air Education and Training Command Welcomes New Commander (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Dan Hawkins
Lt. Gen. Brad Webb took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Steve Kwast during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph July 26.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission and he commended members of the command for their efforts. He listed Pilot Trainin more PR
Air Force Announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news:
By Kat Bailey
Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2019.
An Air Force selection board at the Air Force's Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on super more PR
Air Force Announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Kat Bailey
Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2019.
An Air Force selection board at the Air Force's Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, j more PR
Air Force Institute of Technology Research Project Evolves Into Innovative Training (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news:
By Stacey Geiger
To have an agile Air Force, Airmen readiness is paramount and a new revolutionary education hub that can deliver the most current, relevant and interactive training just might be the way of the future for the warfighter.
"Created as a research project at the Air Force Institute of Technology, the genesis of the educational hub was born in 2017 at the Air Force more PR
Air Force Medical Reform Underway at Hill Air Force Base (10)
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news:
In ceremonial fashion, the 75th Medical Group at Hill Air Force Base was officially aligned with the Air Force's new Medical Reform model this month.
With the new model, dedicated provider care teams will be aligned to an Operational Medical Readiness Squadron primarily focused on proactively treating military members from all uniformed services and improving their availability to support t more PR
Air University Hosts Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Education and Training Event on Multi-Domain Operations (10)
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Phil Berube
Senior Air Force leaders and notable industry experts headline the 2019 Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Education and Training Event, Aug. 26-28, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Hosted by Air University and themed "Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations," the emphasis of this year's AFITC will be on education and training in the realm of multi-domain command and control.
more PR
Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Alumnae Move Forward in Their Careers and Education (10)
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 23 -- Alaska Sea Grant issued the following news release:
Alaska Sea Grant's State Fellowships are a career-building program modeled after the highly successful Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. The fellowships provide an opportunity to acquire on-the-job experience in marine resource policies and programs in Alaska and they are geared toward soon-to-graduate or recently finished graduate students interested in marine policy and science.
Since 2015, 11 men and women have more PR
Albemarle County Public Schools Joins Montpelier, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation on $299,500 Program to Elevate Teaching (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 24 -- Albemarle County Public Schools issued the following news:
A new partnership between the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, James Madison's Montpelier, and Albemarle County Public Schools will elevate the teaching and learning of historical events and issues that have shaped the development of the nation and the Commonwealth over the past 400 years.
In a statement last week, the Community Foundation said it has awarded a three-year grant of $299,50 more PR
Alexandra Detweiler Is the 2019 Recipient of Association for Women in Science Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Association for Women in Science issued the following news release:
A part of the AWIS Educational Foundation program, the Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award is for women who are college sophomores and juniors studying physics, including space physics and geophysics, or geoscience.
"I can't put into words how thankful I am to be given such a gift. This award means the world to me, and as someone with medical bills to worry about in addition to student loans, this has taken a more PR
Allegany County Public School District: State Approves School Board's Recommendation for Interim Superintendent (10)
CUMBERLAND, Maryland, July 23 -- The Allegany County Public School District issued the following news:
Dr. Karen Salmon, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, has approved the local school board's recommendation for an interim superintendent. Mr. Jeffrey Blank, current Chief Administrative Officer, will serve as the Interim Superintendent of Allegany County Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year, filling the vacancy left by outgoing Superintendent, Dr. David Cox. Mr. Blank will assume more PR
Allegheny College President Emeritus James H. Mullen Named Fall 2019 President-in-Residence at Harvard Graduate School of Education (10)
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
In addition to continued involvement with the Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life and other strategic efforts, Allegheny President Emeritus James H. Mullen, Jr. has been selected to serve as the fall 2019 president-in-residence in the Higher Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Mullen transitioned to the role of president emeritus on June 30 after 11 years of service as Al more PR
Alliance Defending Freedom: Lawsuit Prompts Florida County to End Discrimination Against Religious School (10)
ENGLEWOOD, Florida, July 22 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release:
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- ADF attorneys represent Englewood Church of the Nazarene in legal challenge to Sarasota County's zoning practices
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A federal lawsuit that Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed on behalf of a Sarasota County church and religious school has prompted the county to reverse course and approve the church's use of its property to educate children in its religious school. The county had more PR
Alvin Community College and Galveston College Join University of Houston GPS (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
Alvin Community College and Galveston College are the latest institutions to join the Houston Guided Pathways to Success (Houston GPS) consortium, a regional collaboration of colleges and universities established in 2015 to increase college completion rates and streamline student transfer between two- and four-year institutions. The initiative helps students makes informed choices by providing academic maps, more PR
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Steps to Ensure School Readiness for All Children (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Too many U.S. children start kindergarten without adequate social-emotional and behavior skills critical to school success, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report in the August 2019 Pediatrics. "School Readiness," published online July 22, highlights rapidly expanding research that shows how these gaps can be eased or eliminated.
Key to this goal, according to the AAP, is pro more PR
American Accounting Association: Tax-Reform Bill Has Boosted Multinationals' Capital Investments Abroad More Than at Home, Study Finds (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, July 23 -- The American Accounting Association issued the following news release:
If there is one thing generally agreed about the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the tax reform signed into law by President Trump in December 2017, it is that the legislation engendered great expectations. Through such measures as sharply reducing the U.S. corporate tax rate, speeding depreciation deductions, and greatly lowering the cost of repatriating vast undistributed earnings of foreign subs more PR
American Atheists Joins 125 National Organizations to Oppose Religious Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption (10)
CRANFORD, New Jersey, July 22 -- American Atheists issued the following news:
Today, American Atheists joined 125 national organizations to urge Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to stop considering any proposed regulation that would allow taxpayer-funded foster care and adoption agencies to discriminate in the name of religion.
"Ensuring that taxpayer-funded child placement agencies abide by nondiscrimination laws is not hostile to religion. Turning away people seeking to engag more PR
American Atheists: US Department of Education Proposes Dangerous Religious Exemptions (10)
CRANFORD, New Jersey, July 25 -- American Atheists issued the following news:
This month, American Atheists submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Education's plan to introduce dangerous new exemptions for religious institutions of higher education.
The department's proposed rule would unconstitutionally favor religious schools and seminaries over secular colleges and universities. Institutions that claim to have religious missions would receive wide-ranging exemptions from require more PR
American Bankruptcy Institute: House Approves Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2336). ABI testified in June in support of the bipartisan and bicameral bill, and it is also supported by the American College of Bankruptcy, the American Farm Bureau and the American Farmers Union. Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) introduced the bill on April 18, 2019.
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American Bankruptcy Institute: House Approves Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 and HAVEN Act (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 23 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3311) and the HAVEN Act (H.R. 2938) by a voice vote. ABI testified in support of both bills.
Small businesses are a critical component of the U.S.'s overall economy, but find it extremely difficult to employ the tools of chapter 11 to successfully reorganize. The Small Business Reorganization Act more PR
American Baptist Churches USA's American Baptist Home Mission Societies: Statement of Solidarity and Support for the Baptist Churches of Puerto Rico (10)
VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- American Baptist Churches USA's American Baptist Home Mission Societies issued the following news:
American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands in continued solidarity with the Baptist Churches of Puerto Rico (IBPR), and supports their recent statement addressing the present political upheaval caused by harmful statements from Governor Ricardo Rosselio. The Baptist statement included the following observations, "As a church, we believe that the d more PR
American Bar Association Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Decline Government Appeal in Patent Case (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release:
The American Bar Association filed an amicus brief Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting an appeals court ruling interpreting a provision of U.S. patent law to not allow the government to be reimbursed for its lawyers' fees regardless of which side prevails in a court appeal of an administrative patent decision.
Under patent law, an applicant dissatisfied with the decision of the U.S. Patent more PR
American Board of Internal Medicine: New Research Shows That Doctors Learn Information Differently When Preparing for Board Exams (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- American Board of Internal Medicine issued the following news release:
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- Doctors' prep for ABFM/ABIM Maintenance of Certification exams offers clues to improving patient care
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New research by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) finds that physicians learn information differently when they prepare for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exams than they do in the normal process of staying c more PR
American Boat and Yacht Council Educator Training Conference Opens to a Full House (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 24 -- The American Boat and Yacht Council issued the following news release:
Bright and early this morning, more than 55 faces from 15 states, Canada, and the British Virgin Island's gathered to learn the latest on teaching marine service technology at the high school and post-secondary school level. The American Boat and Yacht Council's (ABYC) inaugural "Marine Service Technology: Educator Training Conference" will be held over the next three days, featuring topics to more PR
American College of Emergency Physicians: Generic Mobile Phone Chargers Escalate Risk of Burn, Electrocution, Annals of Emergency Medicine Analysis Shows (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release:
Electric currents generated by mobile phone chargers, particularly from lower-cost generic manufacturers, are causing serious injuries. Generic mobile phone chargers are less likely to meet established safety and quality tests than the brand counterparts, according to analysis and case studies in Annals of Emergency Medicine.
"Generic phone chargers can cause burns or electrocutions," said more PR
American College of Emergency Physicians: More Can Be Done to Prevent Children From Having In-Flight Medical Emergencies, Study Shows (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 25 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release:
Resources are limited on an airplane during an in-flight emergency and access to care is not always immediate. A new study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine reveals that 15.5 percent of in-flight emergencies involve children and that one in six cases require additional care.
"While traveling on a plane, it's important to make sure our most vulnerable and precious cargo -- our child more PR
American College of Surgeons: Implementation of Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Bariatric Operations Cuts Hospital Stays by Half, Opioid Use by 95 Percent (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
A change in the care protocol of patients undergoing weight-reduction operations exceeded its desired effect by cutting postoperative hospital stays in half, reducing postoperative hospital readmissions by 38 percent, and reducing the amount of opioids the patients were sent home with by 95 percent, according to study results from a large bariatric and metabolic surgery center in Charleston, S.C.
The obj more PR
American Educational Research Journal Issues 13 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The American Educational Research Journal, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Educational Research Association that features articles that advance the empirical, theoretical and methodological understanding of education and learning, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* "Common" Instruction? Logics of Ability and Teacher Decision Making Across Tracks in the Era of Common Standards
* "So Much of My Very Soul": How Youth more PR
American Hospital Association Names Rod Hochman, M.D., Chair-Elect Designate (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release:
The American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees has selected Rod Hochman, M.D., president and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health in Renton, Wash., as its chair-elect designate. Dr. Hochman will be the 2021 chair of the AHA, becoming the top-elected official of the national organization that represents America's hospitals and health systems and works to advance health in America.
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American Hospital Association: Hospitals and Health Systems Recognized for Improving Community Health (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release:
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- Five Collaborative Programs Win 2019 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that it will honor five programs with the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health. The winning programs are Stark County Toward Health Resiliency for Infant Vitality and Equality (THRIVE), Canton, Ohio; P more PR
American Hospital Association: Hospitals Honored for Commitment to Quality (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release:
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- Atrium Health's Carolinas Rehabilitation, Mission Health & Richmond University Medical Center Honored for Commitment to Quality
- American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize Recognizes Hospital Leadership and Innovation in Quality and Performance Improvement
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Atrium Health's Carolinas Rehabilitation, headquartered in more PR
American Institute of Architects Vermont Gains Insights Through AIAVT Member Survey (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, July 23 -- The American Institute of Architects Vermont issued the following news:
Firstly, we'd like to thank the 95 members who took the time to participate in our survey this spring. We appreciate your engagement with the organization, and helping us to improve AIA Vermont's programs and initiatives to better serve the membership. We are always open to hearing new ideas for events, and how we can be a resource to the field of architecture in Vermont.
Perhaps one of the more PR
American Institute of Physics: 2017 Meggers Project Award Winners Promote Science Education Efforts (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 24 -- The American Institute of Physics issued the following news release:
The William F. and Edith R. Meggers Project Award is a biennial award of up to $25,000 that funds projects aimed at boosting interest in physics and improving the quality of high school physics education. Three proposals were funded in 2017. We follow up with the awardees on their projects.
Promoting high school physics research through international competition
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American Jewish World Service Issues Statement on Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act (10)
NEW YORK, July 22 -- American Jewish World Service issued the following statement by Government Affairs Director Rori Kramer in response to the introduction of the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act in the House:
"This bill sets the gold standard for the United States to restore its leadership on human rights, including the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons abroad. The GLOBE Act puts forth a vision for justice for people who have more PR
American Journal of Education Issues 5 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- The American Journal of Education, a journal that says it seeks to bridge and integrate the intellectual, methodological and substantive diversity of educational scholarship from the Penn State College of Education, published five research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition:
* From a Lighthouse to a Foghorn: A School Board's Navigation toward Equity for English Learners
* Mind the Gaps: Differences in How Teachers, Principals, more PR
American Library Association: Advice in Conversation With Academic Library Leaders (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
The path towards leadership starts with you. But you don't have to go it alone. For "A Starter's Guide for Academic Library Leaders: Advice in Conversation," published by ALA Editions, authors Amanda Clay Powers, Martin Garnar, and Dustin Fife sat down with many of the library leaders they most admire for a series of conversations about the aspects of the job that they find the most fascinating (an more PR
American Library Association: Millar Champions the Value of Evidence in New Archival Futures Book (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
The safeguarding of authentic facts is essential, especially in this disruptive Orwellian age, where digital technologies have opened the door to a post-truth world in which "alternative facts" can be so easily accepted as valid. And because facts matter, evidence matters. That's the argument put forth by archives luminary Laura A. Millar in her new book, "A Matter of Facts: The Value of Evidence i more PR
American Library Association: Sheryl Orman Selected 2019 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
The American Library Association (ALA) has chosen Sheryl Orman of Tucson, Arizona as the 2019 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship recipient.
The $3,000 scholarship is awarded to a library support staff worker who is pursuing a master's degree in library and information science.
Orman currently works as a library page at the Pima County Public Library (Arizona). Her work in this role has sparked a more PR
American Lung Association Elects Volunteer Officers for 2019-2020 National Board of Directors (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release:
The American Lung Association recently elected its 2019-2020 national board of directors. The volunteer board provides management and governance in support of the American Lung Association's mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
"Volunteers are the backbone of the American Lung Association. We are honored to have a voluntary board full of talented, passionate and more PR
American Lung Association Issues Statement on California-Automakers Agreement on Vehicle Emissions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Harold P. Wimmer on the announcement of four automakers and California that they reached a compromise agreement on vehicle emissions:
"We commend the state of California and the four automakers - Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW - for reaching an agreement on a path forward to continue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and support the preservation of state authority.
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American Lung Association Issues Statement on Prevention of Children from Tobacco Use (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The American Lung Association issued the following statement by Chief Medical Officer Albert A. Rizzo in response to the draft recommendation from the Preventive Services Task Force on prevention and cessation of tobacco and nicotine use by children and adolescents:
"Updated recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on prevention and cessation of tobacco use in children and adolescents are strongly welcomed. Tobacco products are highly more PR
American Lung Association Volunteer Medical Spokespeople for 2019-2020 Announced (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release:
The American Lung Association, the nation's premier resource for lung health, has selected six newly appointed physician volunteers as media spokespeople and reappointed 12 volunteer spokespeople to another term. The National Volunteer Medical Spokesperson Program enters its fourth year with 18 medical professionals from across the United States with expertise in a wide number of lung health topics, f more PR
American Lung Association: New Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Keeping Stronger Fuel Efficiency Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release:
Today, the American Lung Association released new poll results showing that an overwhelming majority of American voters - across virtually all major demographic groups - support keeping strong fuel efficiency standards put in place by the previous administration. When voters were presented with a balanced debate, including strong arguments that reflect the language being used by opponents of the standards, v more PR
American National Standards Institute: People on the Move (10)
NEW YORK, July 26 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release:
People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), a member and accredited standards developer of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has more PR
American Osteopathic Association: Researchers Suggest Empathy Could Be a Factor in Medical School Admissions (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- The American Osteopathic Association issued the following news release:
High empathy scores could become part of the criteria for getting into medical school, according to research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
The study gauged empathy levels of 16,149 new matriculants and first- through fourth-year medical students, establishing a set of national norms, which serve as a benchmark for assessing future applicants' suitability to more PR
American Psychologist Journal Issues 21 Research Articles in July-August Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- American Psychologist, a journal from the American Psychological Association, published 21 research articles, including the following topics, in its July-August edition:
* "Forward flow": A new measure to quantify free thought and predict creativity.
* Charles L. Brewer Award for distinguished teaching of psychology: R. Eric Landrum.
* Fundamental movement skills training in childhood obesity treatments: Reply to Hyman (2019).
* Gold medal award for life achievement in more PR
American Road and Transportation Builders Association: Leading National Highway Contractors Challenge Peers to Take Safety Certification Exam (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The American Road and Transportation Builders Association issued the following news release:
Three major transportation construction contractors are calling on their industry peers to commit at least 25 employees annually to earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals(TM) (SCTPP) credential before the end of 2019, in 2020, and beyond.
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chairman Bob Alger, chairman of The Lane Constructi more PR
American Society of Addiction Medicine Board Member Testifies Before Congressional Opioid Task Force (10)
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, July 23 -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, July 23, Margaret A. E. Jarvis, MD, DFASAM, Board Member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, testified before the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force at a roundtable on the third wave of the opioid epidemic.
The proliferation of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and other synthetic opioids have created a third wave of mortality and has turned an already alarming heroin an more PR
American Society of Human Genetics Honors Kathleen Blazer & Jeffrey N. Weitzel With the Arno Motulsky-Barton Childs Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 22 -- The American Society of Human Genetics issued the following news release:
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD, and Kathleen Blazer, EDD, MS, LCGC, as the 2019 recipients the Arno Motulsky-Barton Childs Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education. Dr. Weitzel is Chief of the Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics and the Cancer Screening and Prevention Program at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Blazer dir more PR
American Society of Human Genetics Honors Rick Guidotti With ASHG Advocacy Award (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 -- The American Society of Human Genetics issued the following news release:
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Rick Guidotti as the 2019 recipient of the Advocacy Award. Mr. Guidotti is the founder and director of POSITIVE EXPOSURE, described as "an innovative arts, advocacy, and education organization which utilizes the visual arts to celebrate human diversity, inclusivity of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and ability."
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American Society of Interior Designers Announces Award Winners and Scholars of 2019 Ones to Watch Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release:
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the winners and scholars of the Society's 2019 Ones to Watch program, an annual initiative that honors young design leaders who embrace and promote exceptional leadership, innovation, and diversity. From the 20 chosen award winners, the Society selected eight ASID Ones to Watch Scholars to participate in a leadership development pro more PR
American Staffing Association: Staffing Job Growth Eases in July (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 23 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release:
Staffing jobs for the week of July 8-14 grew 5.5% from the prior week, which included the Fourth of July, according to the ASA Staffing Index. Survey respondents cited the lingering effect of the holiday as a factor that hampered growth. The index increased to a value of 93, but it was 4.8% lower than the same week last year--the 2018 reading was a record high for the 28th week of the year.
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American Universities Are Pivotal to the Plug-in EV Market (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, July 23 -- Navigant Research, a market research and consulting company, issued the following news release:
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- Universities are Researching the EV Space, Creating Opportunities for Partnerships With Automakers and Technology Companies
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A new report from Navigant Research discusses opportunities for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, dealerships, and universities to build their EV presence, offering an analysis of the university market including employee demograp more PR
American Water Works Association's Mehan to Deliver Keynote at the Soil and Water Conservation Society's Annual Meeting (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The American Water Works Association issued the following news release:
Tracy Mehan, the American Water Works Association's executive director of government affairs, will highlight the importance of collaborations between farmers and water managers to assure good water quality during a keynote address at the Soil and Water Conservation Society's annual meeting on Monday, July 29 at 8:45 a.m. in Pittsburgh.
Over the past several years, AWWA, the largest association more PR
American Wind Energy Association: Post-Show Report - WINDPOWER 2019 Conference Attendees Caught a Glimpse of the Multi-Tech Trade Show Future (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The American Wind Energy Association issued the following news release:
Attendees of the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2019 caught a glimpse of the future as the biggest wind energy conference in the Western Hemisphere announced its next evolution to become CLEANPOWER--an even bigger opportunity for companies in wind, solar and storage to learn and do business across the utility-scale power sector. A new WINDPOWER post-show report highlights CLEANPOW more PR
Animal Welfare Institute: New Documentary on Captive Orcas Exposes Brutal Ongoing Trade (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release:
The recent release of "Long Gone Wild," a riveting documentary revealing the brutal truth about the ongoing trade in wild-caught orcas, highlights the intensifying controversy over confining cetaceans to barren concrete boxes in marine theme parks.
Among the experts featured in the film is Dr. Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist at the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), who is at the forefront of a global movem more PR
Annual Mid-Year Gathering Keeps Industry Strong at Summer National Association of Music Merchants (10)
CARLSBAD, California, July 22 -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release:
From insightful, business-advancing professional development sessions and networking events, to the latest in new gear from established and emerging brands, the music products and pro audio industries convened in Nashville last week for Summer NAMM (July 18-20), the industry's annual mid-year gathering. NAMM members prepared for the year ahead through buying new products and making al more PR
Appraisal Institute Honors 11 National Award Winners (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- The Appraisal Institute issued the following news release:
Stephen D. Roach, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, of San Diego, was honored Wednesday with the Appraisal Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award during the Appraisal Institute Annual Conference in Denver.
Two individuals also were announced as winners of the annual President's Award from the Appraisal Institute, the nation's largest professional association of real estate appraisers with nearly 18,000 professionals in al more PR
Architect of New York State's Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Regulation Joins Pillsbury (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- Firm Adds Cassie Lentchner, Former Deputy Superintendent of Compliance at NYDFS
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Cassandra "Cassie" Lentchner, the recent Head of Compliance for New York State's financial services watchdog and principal author of the United States' first-ever cybersecurity regulation, has joined Pillsbury as senior counsel. As a New York-based member of the firm's Public Policy practice, she wil more PR
Arkansas Farm Bureau: University of Arkansas Grad Student Wins Arkansas Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 23 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release:
Taylor Wiseman of Fayetteville, a graduate assistant majoring in agriculture economics at the University of Arkansas, won the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet at the Arkansas Farm Bureau 71st Officers & Leaders Conference at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
For her effort, Wiseman won $7,000 courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co. and an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bur more PR
Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson Announces Nathan Smith As Broadband Manager for the Arkansas State Broadband Office (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 23 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Governor Asa Hutchinson and Commerce Secretary Mike Preston today announced Nathan Smith, Ph.D., as the state's first Broadband Manager. The position, which was amended by Act 792 of 2019, will lead the Governor's efforts to deploy high-speed broadband to all Arkansas communities with more than 500 residents by 2022, a goal announced in May of this year as part of the State's Broadband Plan. Th more PR
Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine: Army Researchers Developing Augmented Reality Software for Field Care (10)
NATICK, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine issued the following news:
By Mallory Roussel
X-ray vision might be a thing of fiction, but with the use of Augmented Reality, or AR, technology, it could come closer to reality and even save warfighters' lives.
U.S. Army medics who stabilize severely injured warfighters on the frontlines know there is nothing more critical than providing those warfighters the safest, most efficient treatment possibl more PR
ASEAN, Germany Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Partnership (10)
JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 23 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued the following news:
ASEAN and Germany reaffirmed commitment to further deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interests at the 3rd ASEAN-Germany Development Partnership Committee held at the ASEAN Secretariat yesterday.
Both sides highlighted the progress made in implementing the ASEAN-Germany Practical Cooperation Areas for the period 2018-2022. This includes cooperation in such areas as good governance and human more PR
ASHRAE Seeks Papers for Fourth International Conference on Efficient Building Design (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers issued the following news release:
ASHRAE announced a call for papers for the Fourth International Conference on Efficient Building Design to be held Oct. 1-2, 2020, at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
"Efficient building design is important to the overall performance of buildings," says Nesreen Ghaddar, conference chair. "This conference not only offers presentations o more PR
Association for Library Service to Children Announces Winners of 2019 Bound to Stay Bound, Melcher Scholarships (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release:
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced six scholarship winners for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Four winners were awarded the Bound to Stay Bound Books scholarship, which is made possible by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. All four recipients will receive $8,000 in scholarship aid for the 2019-2020 academic y more PR
Association for Project Management Project Management Awards 2019 Finalists Announced (10)
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, England, July 22 -- The Association for Project Management issued the following news release:
Association for Project Management (APM) has announced the finalists for its APM Project Management Awards 2019, sponsored by RPC UK Ltd.
Recognising the valuable contribution that project professionals make, the Awards showcase the very best individuals, projects and programmes that the profession has to offer and acknowledges their incredible achievements.
Debbie Dore, chief execut more PR
Association of American Medical Colleges Issues Statement on Discretionary Spending Limits for FY 2020-2021 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement by Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher regarding the announcement of an agreement between congressional leaders and the Trump administration to raise discretionary spending limits for fiscal 2020-2021:
"Yesterday's announcement of an agreement to ease the discretionary budget caps is a critical first step toward funding federal agencies and programs vital to patients across the country and to more PR
Association of Clinical Research Professionals, SCRS Partner to Offer Clinical Research Sites Free Good Clinical Practice and Ethics Training (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 23 -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals issued the following news release:
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) today announced a new partnership to offer SCRS clinical research site members complimentary Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethics training.
Under the partnership, SCRS member organizations and their clinical research teams will have immediate access to two of ACRP's more PR
Association of Directors of Public Health Issues Statement on Prevention Proposals (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The Association of Directors of Public Health issued the following statement by President Jeanelle de Gruchy:
"We welcome the publication of the Government's green paper on prevention, including the recognition of the integral part local authorities play.
"Only by putting prevention at the centre of all policy and funding decisions can we create the conditions for improvements in population health.
"We will be working closely with Directors of Public Health to ens more PR
Association of Health Care Journalists: Comparative Effectiveness Research Fellows Named for 2019 (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 24 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news:
Thirteen journalists have been selected for the 2019 class of the AHCJ Fellowship on Comparative Effectiveness Research. The fellowship program was created with support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help reporters and editors produce more accurate, in-depth stories on medical research and how treatment decisions are made.
The fellows will gather in Washington, more PR
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Advocates for End of Ban on Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
For more than two decades, incarcerated individuals in the United States have been banned from receiving Federal Pell Grants, thereby leaving the financial cost of post-secondary education up to the individual who desires to further his/her education while imprisoned. Since 1994, there has been no pathway for incarcerated low-income students in the U.S. to access Pell Grants, a signific more PR
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities Urges Senate Confirmation of Michael Kratsios as Associate Director of OSTP and U.S. Chief Technology Officer (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following news:
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) President Peter McPherson today sent the following letter to the chair and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation endorsing the nomination of Michael Kratsios as Associate Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the U.S. Chief Technology Officer. McPherson encouraged the c more PR
Association of Research Libraries Annual Salary Survey 2018-2019 Reports Data on Professional Positions in Member Libraries (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has published the ARL Annual Salary Survey 2018-2019, which analyzes salary data for professional staff working in the 124 ARL member libraries during 2018-2019. Data are reported for 10,718 professional staff of the 116 university ARL libraries in Canada and the United States and for 3,318 professional staff of the 8 US federal and public ARL libraries. In the Sal more PR
Atlanta Public Schools Achieves Its Highest-Ever Rates of Proficiency on Georgia Milestones (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 26 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release:
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- District posts year-over-year gains in percentage of students scoring proficient and above on 21 of 24 (88%) End-of-Grade and End-of-Course assessments
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Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has reached its highest rates of proficiency on the Georgia Milestones since the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) first implemented the program. In 2019, APS achieved year-over-year gains in the percentage o more PR
Attorney Ellen Pactor Joins Ice Miller (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Ice Miller LLP is pleased to welcome Ellen Pactor to the Firm's Litigation Practice. Before joining Ice Miller, Ellen served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable John G. Baker of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
"Ellen has worked on a wide variety of cases and her experience in both appellate and trial courts will make her a tremendous asset to our Litigation team," said Steve Humke, chief managing pa more PR
Auburn University: All Roads Lead to Auburn (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, July 22 -- Auburn University issued the following news article:
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- Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology works to improve nation's roadways
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Auburn University is transforming roads across the country.
For over three decades, Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology, or NCAT, has focused on evaluating and developing new technologies that make the nation's roads smoother, quieter, safer, longer lasting and more economical.
Home to a track where eng more PR
Auburn University: Battye Named New University Registrar (10)
AUBURN, Alabama, July 26 -- Auburn University issued the following news article:
Following a national search, Karen Battye has been named the next university registrar, effective Aug. 1.
Battye, a senior analyst in Auburn's Office of Institutional Research, brings more than 25 years of administrative experience and leadership to the position, including extensive management of the university's data and analysis to support academic planning and reporting.
"Karen is an experienced leader who app more PR
August's Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Technology Edition Features Cover Article, 'Technologies for the Directed Evolution of Cell Therapies' (10)
OAK BROOK, Illinois, July 22 -- The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening issued the following news release:
The August edition of SLAS Technology features the cover article, "Technologies for the Directed Evolution of Cell Therapies," a review featured in the journal's March 2019 edition. The research, led by Dino Di Carlo, Ph.D., (University of California Los Angeles) highlights how the next generation of therapies are moving beyond the use of small molecules and proteins to using w more PR
Australian Education Union: Funding Stunt Highlights Morrison Government's Double Standards Over School Capital Funding (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, July 25 -- The Australian Education Union issued the following news release:
Scott Morrison's Local Schools Community Fund has highlighted his government's double standards when it comes to capital works funding for public as opposed to private schools.
While the Morrison Government offers private schools access to a ten-year $1.9 billion capital works fund, it has failed to provide public schools with a single dollar in equivalent funding for new classrooms, libraries and more PR
Australian Medical Association: National Preventive Health Strategy Must Be Properly Resourced (10)
BARTON, Australia, July 24 -- The Australian Medical Association issued the following news release:
The Australian Government must commit adequate resources to its proposed long-term national preventive health strategy, and work with GPs to help improve the health of all Australians.
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, who will today address the National Press Club as part of Family Doctor Week, said the AMA is looking forward to working on the strategy, which Health Minister, Greg Hunt, first ann more PR
Australian Medical Association: Queensland Best, Northern Territory Worst in Tobacco Control (10)
BARTON, Australia, July 24 -- The Australian Medical Association issued the following news release:
The Northern Territory Government has been judged to have been the worst-performing Australian government on tobacco control measures over the last 12 months, and shamed with the Dirty Ashtray Award for 2019.
This year is the 25th anniversary of the National Tobacco Control Scoreboard - run by the AMA and the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) - and the Northern Territory has manag more PR
Australian Medical Association: Urgent Action Needed to Ensure the Future Family Doctor Workforce (10)
BARTON, Australia, July 22 -- The Australian Medical Association issued the following news release:
The AMA is warning that Australian communities will miss out on the vital health care provided by high-quality family doctors unless there is urgent action to encourage medical students and young doctors to choose general practice as their medical specialty.
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, a Melbourne GP for more than 30 years, said today that it is a tragedy that GP training places are going un more PR
Autism Society Issues Statement on Lifespan Respite Care Act (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 24 -- The Autism Society of America issued the following statement:
The Autism Society of America applauds Representatives Frank Pallone and Anna Eshoo, Chairpersons for the House Energy Commerce Committee and Health Subcommittee, for holding a hearing on several health bills, including the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Supports (CARES) Act (H.R. 1058) and the Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 2035). These two bills are among the highest more PR
Automotive Service Excellence Instructors Conference Opens With Record Attendance (10)
FRISCO, Texas, July 25 -- The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence issued the following news release:
The largest training conference in the country, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Instructor Training Conference, is off to a great start at the Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas.
Over 365 high school and post-secondary instructors from around the country are attending the conference, which is hosted by the ASE Education Foundation. The training confe more PR
Avaya And Loughborough Schools Foundation Launch U.K.-First Communications Solution to Help Keep Students Safe And Staff Connected (10)
GUILDFORD, England, July 25 -- Avaya issued the following news release:
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- Avaya Smart Campus Solutions Increase Security And Child Safety, Encouraging Smarter Use of Communications And Collaboration
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Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today announces that its technology has enabled Loughborough Schools Foundation, a group of four independent schools and a nursery in Leicestershire, to introduce a 'Safe School' solution, the first of its kind in the UK, and putting the school's comm more PR
Avaya Cloud Communications Solutions Enable Regum Fintech to Enhance Customer Experience While Reducing Cost (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, July 25 -- Avaya issued the following news release:
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- Powered By Avaya IX Unified Communications Helps Company Expand Operations To Multiple Countries With An Agile, Versatile And Cost-Effective Cloud Communication Platform
- Avaya Also Named A Leader in The 2019 IDC Marketscape: Unified Communication And Collaboration
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Regum, a company dedicated to educational training and financial investments for a wide range of customers, has improved the speed and re more PR
Aviation-Character-Education Solo Flight Program Concludes at Historic Tuskegee Airmen Airfield (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
The Air Force concluded its Aviation-Character-Education (A.C.E.) Solo Flight Program, lead by Air Force Recruiting Service, after graduating the final class, July 12, 2019, in Tuskegee, Alabama.
"It's impressive to see these incredible students developing into young leaders and aviators," said Maj. Jeri-Lynn Harper, Director of Operations for the Tuskegee A.C.E. class and an E-3 Se more PR
Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute Throws Its Support Behind the Bahamian Farmer Tackling Unemployment BAMSI Graduates Highly Sought After (10)
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 22 -- The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute, an arm of the government of The Bahamas, issued the following news release:
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) stands as one of the biggest supporters of the Bahamian farmer, a senior executive of the Institute said, challenging claims the agency is in direct competition with the local farming community, many of who already feel that there is a general lack of support for the sector.
"W more PR
Baldwin, Levin Lead Effort to Create Partnership With States to Provide Students at More Affordability (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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- America's College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative Andy Levin, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, today reintroduced the America's College Promise Act. This legislation would create a new federal-state partnership more PR
Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Ohio (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release:
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- Doors Open in Cincinnati and Columbus This Summer 30 Locations and 150 Jobs Are Planned Will Build on $468 Million in Small Business and Mortgage Lending in 2018
- 'The New Financial Centers in Cincinnati And Columbus Further Tie Our Success With Ohio's Success,'
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Bank of America today announced that it has opened its first full-service financial center in Cincinna more PR
Battelle Sponsors Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Midwest Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Ohio (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors issued the following news release:
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- TAPS Seminar Brings Bereaved Adults and Children Together to Form Connections, Learn Coping Strategies and Honor Their Loved Ones
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Bereaved families of fallen U.S. military service members will come together at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Midwest Regional Seminar and Good Grief Camp from Aug. 2-4, 2019 in Cleveland. The event, made possible by t more PR
Bayer and White Ribbon Alliance Announce Three-Year Renewal of Partnership to Improve the Every Day Health of Women, Infants and Children Through Self-Care (10)
LEVERKUSEN, Germany, July 24 -- Bayer, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, issued the following news release:
Bayer and White Ribbon Alliance today announced they will extend their partnership and expand their initiative to help women in low and middle income countries gain the knowledge and confidence needed to direct their health and that of their families. The initiative, which launched in 2015, focuses on using self-care to improve maternal, infant and child health, reaching the mos more PR
Beginning Tuesday: Chicago Teachers Union Ramps Up Organizing as Contract Fight Heats Up (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
For eight years, Chicago's students have attended public schools plagued by broken promises, chronic austerity and CPS policies driven not by student needs but by the political fortunes of the mayor who runs the district. Candidate Lightfoot promised to end that damaging dynamic--but Mayor Lightfoot has rejected every CTU proposal to turn her promises for true equity in our public schools into real condition more PR
Bernalillo County: Treasurer's Office Officials Attend Wayne State Certification Program (10)
BERNALILLO COUNTY, New Mexico, July 25 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release:
Two officials in the county's Treasurer's Office completed a recent training to increase their education and knowledge on how to improve operations in the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office.
Treasurer Nancy Bearce and Deputy Treasurer Irene Serna attended the annual meeting of the National Association of County Collectors, Treasurers and Finance Officers (NACCTFO) in Las Vegas, Nev. earlier this mo more PR
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: More Harm Than Good - Researchers Find Widespread Aspirin Use Despite Few Benefits, High Risks (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 25 -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news release, dated July 22:
Medical consensus once supported daily use of low dose aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke in people at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). But in 2018, three major clinical trials cast doubt on that conventional wisdom, finding few benefits and consistent bleeding risks associated with daily aspirin use. Taken together, the findings led the American Heart more PR
Birmingham City University: Further Education Provides 'Educational Lifeline' But Is Chronically Underfunded, Research Finds (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, July 23 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Birmingham City University issued the following news release:
New research has revealed that the 'life-changing' social benefits of further education affect not only individual students but their friends and families too. However, the study also noted that the way that colleges are funded needs to change in order for further education to thrive.
The three-year project, commissioned by the University and College Union, was carried out by Re more PR
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation Now Accepting Healthy Habits for Life School Grant Applications (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 23 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas issued the following news release:
School nurses, teachers and administrators can now apply for a Healthy Habits for Life grant at bcbsks.com/hhfl. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation is offering up to $150,000 in grants to assist schools in implementing programs that promote healthy lifestyle choices to their K-12 students. These school-based programs must address at least one of three criteria: reduce cardiovascu more PR
Blunt Rochester Legislation Advances Through Full Energy & Commerce Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, voted to advance 25 bills that would improve America's health care system, consumer protection, pharmaceutical transparency, and combat climate change. Among the bills that advanced out of the Committee for consideration by the full House of Representatives was the REACH Act, which included Congresswoman Blunt Roch more PR
Bob Filbert Elected to Ducks Unlimited's National Board (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
Bob Filbert, of Fairview, Texas, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonderson Jr. more PR
Bonamici, Mitchell, Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Default (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation automatically connects student loan borrowers with income-driven repayment plans
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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Paul Mitchell (R-MI), Seth Moulton (D-MA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have introduced legislation to help student loan borrowers avoid default.
The bipartisan SIMPLE Act, H.R. 3833, will reduce student loan defaults by connecting struggling borrowers with more PR
Bonamici, Mitchell, Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Default (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation automatically connects student loan borrowers with income-driven repayment plans
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Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Paul Mitchell (R-MI), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to introduce legislation to help student loan borrowers avoid default.
The bipartisan SIMPLE Act, H.R. 3833, will reduce student loan defaults by connecting struggling bo more PR
Booker, Pressley Reintroduce 'Baby Bonds' Legislation to Combat Wealth Inequality (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) today reintroduced legislation aimed at leveling the playing field by giving all American children an opportunity to generate wealth.
The American Opportunity Accounts Act, also known as "baby bonds", would give every American child a fairer chance at economic mobility by creating a seed savings account of $1,000 at birth. The funds more PR
Boozman, Cotton, Rep. Crawford Support Second Wave Of Funding For Rural Broadband In Six Arkansas Counties (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $22.6 million in funding over the next decade to expand broadband to 6,582 unserved rural Arkansas homes and businesses in six counties, representing the second wave of support from last year's Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Providers will begin receiving funding this month. Rural broadband access connects Arkansans and is a critical step for e more PR
Bradley Partner Ed Sledge Appointed Director-Elect of International Association of Defense Counsel's Trial Academy and to NFJE Board (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 24 -- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Bradley is pleased to announce that Edward S. Sledge IV, a partner in the firm's Birmingham office, has been appointed director-elect of the annual Trial Academy of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Separately, he also has been appointed to the board of the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE).
With the Trial Academy, Mr. Sledge will serve as directo more PR
Brennan Center for Justice: New Report Shows Extreme Lack of Diversity Among State Supreme Court Justices (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release:
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- Study finds that state supreme courts don't have gender parity or reflect the racial or ethnic composition of the communities they serve
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State supreme courts, which sit at the top of state judiciaries, don't have gender parity and don't reflect the racial or ethnic composition of the communities they serve, according to a new report from the Brennan Center for more PR
Brindisi Connects Veterans With Agencies, Advocacy Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Helps Vets and Families Get Resources, Care They Earned
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) hosted a Veterans Resource Fair to connect Upstate New York Veterans with resources and services. The resource fair served as a one-stop-shop for Veterans and their families looking for assistance with VA benefits, employment services, housing resources, education assistance, and more. Brindisi more PR
British Chambers of Commerce Issues Statement on U.K. Economy (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement by Director General Adam Marshall:
Today the British Chambers of Commerce - which represents 75,000 firms of all sizes and sectors, employing 6 million people - has written to incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson setting out 15 urgent, immediate steps that the PM must address on arrival in Downing Street to boost business confidence and stimulate the UK economy.
From the critical need to avoid a messy more PR
British Department for Education: Grenfell Community to Get Further Education Funding Boost (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
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- Government pledges up to GBP 32.3 million to support the recovery of Kensington and Chelsea College and the local community affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Today, Monday 22 July, the Government has pledged up to GBP 32.3 million to support the local community affected by the Grenfell Tower fire so they can access high-quality further education and training.
The funding is b more PR
British Department for Education: School Teachers' Pay to Rise by 2.75% (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
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- Education Secretary accepts recommendations to increase teacher pay scales by 2.75%, equivalent to GBP 1,000 on average classroom teacher pay
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School teachers and leaders are set to receive an above inflation pay rise in the next academic year.
The Education Secretary has today (Mon 22 July) accepted all the recommendations from the independent School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) more PR
British Ministry of Justice: New Partnership to Boost Offender Rehabilitation (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The British Ministry of Justice issued the following news release:
Prisons Minister Robert Buckland and Minister for Family Support, Housing and Child Maintenance, Will Quince, have committed to work together to improve an offender's journey from custody to the community.
The National Partnership Agreement sets out how the departments will jointly drive rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. This includes:
* Ensuring prisoners have proper access to the right traini more PR
Brooks, Wasserman Schultz Introduce EARLY Act to Reauthorize Breast Cancer Awareness Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Susan W. Brooks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
This week, Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks (IN-05) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) introduced legislation (H.R. 4078) to reauthorize and increase funding for the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY) Act.
The earlier that cancer cases are identified, the better the chances are of surviving and overcoming this life devastating health challenge. The key to early detec more PR
Brown Challenges President Trump to Take Action to End Homelessness (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) - ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - is demanding that President Trump take decisive action to address the homelessness crisis in the United States. During a recent Fox News interview with Tucker Carlson, President Trump indicated interest in addressing homelessness but failed to provide concrete solutions.
"[Not] all homelessnes more PR
Brown, Portman Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Addiction-Driven Human Trafficking (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation Targets Criminals Creating & Fueling Substance Abuse Crisis in Order to Control Victims
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted a news conference call today as he reintroduced his bipartisan legislation to crack down on addiction-driven human trafficking. Brown's bill, the Protecting Rights of Those Exploited by Coercive Trafficking (PROTECT) Act would specifically address the use more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Occupational Employment and Wages in Green Bay for May 2018 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following news release:
Workers in the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $21.91 in May 2018, about 12 percent below the nationwide average of $24.98, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Charlene Peiffer noted that, after testing for statistical significance, more PR
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Production Workers 55 Years and Older See Increase in Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in 2017 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following article from the Economics Daily:
In 2017, workers 55 years and older experienced 252,470 injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work. This was essentially the same number as reported for 2016, however these workers experienced an increase in the number of days-away-from-work cases in six occupation groups. In 2017, there were 24,540 days-away-from-work cases among older production w more PR
California A.G. Becerra Announces Settlement With ITT Tech Lender for Illegal Student Loan Scheme (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release:
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- California consumers to receive $21 million in relief
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced a settlement with Student CU Connect CUSO, LLC (CUSO) resolving allegations related to its involvement in an illegal private loan scheme to benefit itself at the expense of its students. CUSO provided private loans for students to attend the now-defunct, p more PR
California Delegation Hears Story of Economic Recovery on Visit to University of Limerick (10)
LIMERICK, Ireland, July 26 -- The University of Limerick issued the following news:
A delegation of California state legislators and industry leaders have visited University of Limerick to hear about the region's "exceptional" economic recovery.
The group was welcomed to the Bernal Institute at UL by Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan and UL Deputy President, Chief Operating Officer and Registrar Gerry O'Brien.
Included among the California Legislative Irish Caucus, which heard that Limerick more PR
California Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 7.26.19 (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Stewart Knox, 51, of West Sacramento, has been appointed undersecretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. Knox has been executive director of the California Employment Training Panel since 2014. He was director of health and human services for Nevada County in 2014 and director of economic and workforce more PR
California State University-Fullerton: SEC 'Hot Topics' Conference to Highlight Transformational Business Trends (10)
FULLERTON, California, July 25 -- California State University's Fullerton Campus issued the following news:
What do government regulations, robotic process automation and socially conscious investing have in common?
All are featured topics at the 18th annual SEC "Hot Topics" Conference hosted by Cal State Fullerton's Center for Corporate Reporting and Governance Sept. 20, 8-4 p.m. at Hotel Irvine.
Vivek Mande, center director and chair and professor of accounting, explains that the conference more PR
California State University-San Bernardino Ranked as Having One of the Best RN to BSN Online Programs (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 25 -- California State University's San Bernardino Campus issued the following news:
TheBestSchools.org has ranked Cal State San Bernardino in the top 50 schools across the nation for having one of the best RN to BSN online programs.
CSUSB was listed at No. 42 and was one of only two California State Universities to make the list, with Cal State San Marcos at No. 45.
"We are honored to have our RN to BSN online program recognized as one of the best," said Terr more PR
Canada Investing to Grow Markets for B.C. Wood Products (10)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 24 -- Natural Resources Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
The Government of Canada is investing in Canada's resources to boost economic competitiveness while protecting our environment. By promoting innovative wood products from sustainably managed forests, Canada is supporting our forestry sector by expanding market access and creating jobs and economic opportunities for Canadians.
Canada's Minister of Natural Resou more PR
Canadian Association of University Teachers: New Polling Shows Canadians Believe in Post-Secondary Education, and So Should Our Federal Political Parties (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 23 -- The Canadian Association of University Teachers issued the following news release:
Canadians believe post-secondary education (PSE) has a positive impact on themselves and the country as a whole, is more relevant today in our rapidly changing world, and makes us stronger in the face of new challenges, according to a new national survey conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT).
With provincial and territorial ministers of ed more PR
Capito, Manchin Announce More Than $910,000 for Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $910,604 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia, which will support Head Start programs across the state.
"Head Start provides children with the educational bedrock that will support thei more PR
Capt. Eastman Will Oversee Off-Highway RV Enforcement at N.H. Fish & Game Department (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 22 -- The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game issued the following news:
Michael Eastman has been selected to fill the Administrative Captain's position for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Law Enforcement Division. In his new role, Eastman will be in charge of off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) enforcement and safety education, including oversight of training for enforcement patrol procedures and tactics, as well as dealing with legislation r more PR
Carnegie Mellon University: Veronica Hinman Appointed Head of Department of Biological Sciences (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news:
Veronica Hinman, an expert in the field of evolutionary and developmental biology and a member of the Carnegie Mellon University faculty since 2006, has been named head of the Department of Biological Sciences in the Mellon College of Science.
The Department of Biological Sciences is known for its leadership in fundamental and life sciences research and education. The department focuses on fields that st more PR
Cartwright Announces Over $1.5M in Funds for Scranton-Lackawanna Head Start (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced over $1.5 million in federal funding for Scranton-Lackawanna County Head Start, which will be used to continue providing comprehensive early education programs to children in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
"Early education is vital to preparing our children for the challenges ahead," said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the Appropriations Co more PR
Castro Questions Mueller During Highly Anticipated Testimony (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Vice Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and a member of the House Intelligence and Education and Labor Committees, today had the following exchange with Robert Mueller during the highly anticipated Intelligence Committee hearing, where members and the American people heard testimony to the former Special Counsel: more PR
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate:
Bill Summary
H.R. 3504 would modify the home loan, housing grants, and education benefits programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill would raise the fees for VA-guaranteed home loans, increase the number and amount of grants to adapt the houses of disabled veterans, and expand eligibility for the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship.
Estimated Federal Cost
The more PR
Census Bureau Issues Tip Sheet Number 13 -- July 19, 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet:
Upcoming
2019 Product Calendar
The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2019. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.
Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data on employment mobility for college graduat more PR
Census Bureau Releases Schedule for American Community Survey Results (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release:
The U.S. Census Bureau's schedule for the release of the 2018 American Community Survey data is as follows:
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 (embargo begins at 10 a.m. EDT, Sept. 24)
* 2018 American Community Survey -- Statistics on numerous demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics, including language spoken at home, educational attainment, commute to work, employment, mortgage status and rent, as well more PR
Center for Responsible Lending: New College Affordability Coalition Releases Principles for Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
As Congress plans to reauthorize the Higher Education Act (HEA), a new coalition has formed to advocate for needed federal investments and protections in order to promote more equitable outcomes within our higher education system. The College Affordability Coalition, a group of 25 organizations representing the voices of students and families, consumers, institutions, and civil rights groups, today rele more PR
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Commissioner McWilliams Honored by Trey Whitfield Foundation (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, July 23 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams was recently honored by the Trey Whitfield Foundation, Inc. at its 27th annual awards banquet in Brooklyn, New York.The Whitfield Foundation award is a prestigious award given to a select few who have distinguished themselves in the field of businees, education, sports, philanthropy, humanitarianism.
Commis more PR
Central Washington University to Receive $714,584 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $714,584 cooperative agreement to the Central Washington University for the testing of the ShakeAlert system.
The agency description of the grant states: "The main objective of this cooperative agreement is to continue and further the Earthquake Hazards Program's collaborative research project to operate, support, improve and expand the ability of seismic and geodetic networks more ST
Ceres: Legislation to Weaken Ohio's Clean Energy Standards Will Move the State Backward (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release:
The Ohio legislature approved legislation today to weaken the state's renewable energy and energy efficiency resource standards, a move that will effectively halt clean energy development in the Buckeye State, said the sustainabili more PR
Chairman Scott Asks Education Department to Clarify Role in Collapse of For-Profit School (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing deep concern over the Department's role in the abrupt closure of Dream Center Education Holdings--a recently defunct, for-profit higher education company.
The letter details newly obt more PR
Chairmen Neal, Scott and Peterson Oppose Administration's Unilateral Proposal to Kick Millions Off SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minnesota, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release:
Following the announcement of a proposed rule this morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the Chairmen of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Agriculture issued statements on the potential of the rule to more PR
Chairmen Neal, Scott and Peterson Oppose Administration's Unilateral Proposal to Kick Millions Off SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
Following the announcement of a proposed rule this morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the Chairmen of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Agriculture issued statements on the potential of the rul more PR
Chairwoman Stevens Issues Statement at Hearing on Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following statement by Chairwoman Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, at a hearing entitled "Benign by Design: Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry":
"Good morning and welcome to our distinguished panelists. We are here to discuss a very important topic, one that has enormous potential to change the way we protect human health and the environment.
"This hearing is an opportunity to discuss more PR
Champions of Digital Innovation in K-12 Schools Meet in Tennessee's Wilson County Schools as Part of American Association of School Administrators Digital Consortium (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 23 -- The American Association of School Administrators issued the following news release:
Superintendents and other school system leaders who are committed to expanding dynamic digital environments in our classrooms are meeting at Wilson County Schools in Lebanon, Tenn., July 25-27, for the second Digital Consortium meeting of the year. The summer gathering is hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, in partnership with Microsoft. This marks the 4th ye more PR
Chancellor Announces Regional Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills Awards (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- The Ohio Department of Higher Education issued the following news release:
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- Credits Governor DeWine for making grant program part of state operating budget for the first time
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A program that has successfully helped to meet regional workforce needs around the state through higher education and business collaborations has - for the first time - had a capital budget allocation within the state operating budget.
The fourth and latest round of the Ohio Depa more PR
Chancellor Malloy to Complete First Month Campus Tour in Machias (10)
MACHIAS, Maine, July 26 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release:
University of Maine System Chancellor Dan Malloy will complete his initial seven-campus tour of the University of Maine System before the end of his first month in office with a visit to the University of Maine at Machias on Monday, July 29, 2019. He will be joined by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of Maine and its regional campus, UMM.
Chancellor Malloy started his tenure on July 1 wi more PR
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Announces Three New Principal Appointments (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 23 -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools issued the following news:
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved the appointments of Shanna Rae as principal of Windsor Park Elementary, Daniel Gray as principal of Hidden Valley Elementary and Dr. Phillip Johnson as principal of Marie G. Davis K-8 School at its July 23 meeting.
Rae has been assistant principal at Windsor Park Elementary since 2016. She was assistant principal from 2013 to 2016, math facilitato more PR
Chemistry Education Research & Practice Journal Issues 15 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- Chemistry Education Research and Practice, a peer-reviewed journal for teachers, researchers and other practitioners at all levels of chemistry education from the Royal Society of Chemistry, published 15 research articles, including the following topics, in its July 2019 edition:
* An explanative basis for the differential performance of students with low math aptitude in general chemistry
* Application and testing of a framework for characterizing the quality of sc more PR
Chesapeake Bay Program Reports Slight Decline in Underwater Grass Abundance (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 24 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news release:
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- Despite record rainfall in 2018, underwater grass abundance remains strong
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In 2018, an estimated 91,559 acres of underwater grasses were mapped in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. While this acreage is less than the previous year, it is likely that substantially more submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) grew in the Bay than the mapped acreage suggests: frequent rain, cloudy more PR
Chesapeake Conservancy Issues Statement on Announcement of O'Sullivan as National Park Chesapeake Bay Office Superintendent (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 23 -- Chesapeake Conservancy issued the following statement by President and CEO Joel Dunn regarding the announcement that Wendy O'Sullivan has been named as the National Park Chesapeake Bay Office Superintendent:
Chesapeake Conservancy is the principal partner to NPS on the Chesapeake Bay Gateways (Gateways) program and supports NPS with their responsibilities for five of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement goals, including: land conservation, public access, stewardship more PR
Chief Medical Officer Recognises Contribution of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine to Improving Global Health (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news:
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's leading and wide-ranging role in improving health worldwide has been highlighted by Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, England, and Chief Medical Advisor to the UK.
In her final annual report before taking on her new role as master of Trinity College Cambridge, Dame Sally chose to 'address the UK's engagement with health at a global more PR
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: New Monument Connects Past Pioneers With Today's Immigrants Looking for a Better Life (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 20 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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- Remembering more than 650 children who died during the 19th century emigration to Utah
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Top leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the unveiling of the Pioneer Children's Memorial at This Is the Place Heritage Park on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The new landmark honors the lives of more than 650 known children who died during the more PR
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: We Don't Have to Be Alike to Love Each Other, Prophet Tells NAACP Convention (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, July 21 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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- President Nelson speaks at organization's 110th annual convention in Detroit
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The President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reminded those assembled for the 110th annual national convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Sunday in Detroit that differences need not undermine society's shared humanity.
"We a more PR
City of Akron Free Summer Food Program (10)
AKRON, Ohio, July 26 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news:
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- And Summer Reading Program
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Mayor Dan Horrigan is proud to announce that the City of Akron Recreation Bureau, in partnership with Akron Public Schools Child Nutrition Services, is once again participating in the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program this year.
"There is nothing more important than making sure our young people have the nutrition they need to grow, learn and live healthy, productive li more PR
City of Akron: Amazon Announces Plans to Expand in Ohio (10)
AKRON, Ohio, July 22 -- The city of Akron issued the following news release:
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- The new fulfillment centers in Akron and Rossford will total more than 1.4 million-square-feet
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open two new Ohio fulfillment centers, one in Akron and the other in Rossford, creating more than 2,500 full-time jobs with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work alongside Amazon robotics in an industry-leading workplace.
"Ohio has been a gr more PR
Clark Hill Chief Information Officer Joan Holman Named to 2020 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150 (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, July 24 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news:
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- Holman joins leading tech executives from global energy, healthcare, education, finance, tech companies, and others, on Constellation Research's annual list of elite business innovators
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Clark Hill's Chief Information Officer (CIO) Joan Holman was recognized by Constellation Research on its 2020 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts aroun more PR
Clark Hill: Member David Brandon Reappointed as Adjunct Professor of Loyola Law School (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, July 26 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news:
David Brandon has once again been appointed as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, to teach a course entitled "Introduction to Appellate Advocacy." Brandon has been teaching this course on an annual basis since 1987. He instructs students on the procedural and substantive law of appeals, excellence in brief writing, and oral advocacy.
Brandon has also taught courses on Law Practice Managem more PR
Clark, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Expand Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA-5), Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) introduced the Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019, legislation that will define "trauma-informed practices" for the first time ever in federal education law. This bill would also align key federal funding sources to invest in teacher p more PR
Clarkson University Professor Named NSF Program Director (10)
POTSDAM, New York, July 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
Laurel Kuxhaus, an associate professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering at Clarkson University, has recently been named Program Director of the Biomechanics & Mechanobiology Program within the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Kuxhaus comes to the position directly from serving as the American Society of Mechanica more PR
Clean Water Action Issues Statement on Opposition to Build Oil Tunnel (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Clean Water Action issued the following statement by Michigan Campaign Organizer Sean McBrearty:
"Today, Senator Bernie Sanders has joined Michigan residents, groups, and tribal communities in opposition to Enbridge Energy's plan to build an oil tunnel through the Straits of Mackinac for the outdated and corroding Line 5 pipeline. Washington Governor Jay Inslee previous spoke in support of efforts to decommission Line 5 without a replacement tunnel.
"Climate change is al more PR
Cleveland Clinic to Build New Neurological Institute Building, Expand Cole Eye (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 24 -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release:
Cleveland Clinic announced plans today to build a Neurological Institute building and expand the Cole Eye Institute. The two new buildings, to be located on Cleveland Clinic's main campus, will accommodate expansion of patient care, research and education needs.
The new facility for the Neurological Institute will centralize all outpatient neurological care on Cleveland Clinic's main campus. The proposed 400,00 more PR
Cleveland State University, Multi-Organizational Team Receive $3.7 Million Federal Grant (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 25 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
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- Project seeks to improve health and wellness of older adults
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Cleveland State University is part of a multi-organizational team that recently received a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration's Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program.
The project seeks to enhance training for nurses, social workers and other health care providers who work with elderly more PR
Cleveland State University: Browne Lewis Elected to American Law Institute (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 24 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
Browne Lewis, the Leon and Gloria Plevin Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, has been elected to membership in the American Law Institute. The ALI is the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve legal policy and regulation.
The ALI drafts and publishes a number of influential publications, including Restatements of the L more PR
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Quantifying How the Brain Smells (10)
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, July 22 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
Scientists haven't quite decoded how animals smell, but researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) found that it's different from previously thought.
To understand how the brain processes and interprets smells, CSHL neuroscientists Florin Albeanu, Alexei Koulakov and colleagues Honggoo Chae, Daniel Kepple, Walter Bast from CSHL, and Venkatesh Murthy from Harvard University, are puttin more PR
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing: Health First Colorado Initiatives Cut Opioid Use More Than 50 Percent (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing issued the following news release:
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- Fewer members using opioids -- those who are, are using less
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The opioid epidemic has impacted individuals and families across the country. Coloradans and those covered by Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) are no exception. Over the past five years, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (Department) has implemented seve more PR
Colorado Gov. Polis Announces Bobby LeFebre As New Colorado Poet Laureate (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Governor Polis announced today that Bobby LeFebre has been selected as the new Colorado Poet Laureate, succeeding Joseph Hutchison.
"Bobby LeFebre has an amazing ability to empower and connect communities through the wisdom of his words; that is why we are confident he will make a fantastic Poet Laureate," said Governor Jared Polis. "He embodies the spirit of a 'Colorado for All' where everyone is in more PR
Colorado Housing Finance Agency: Golfers Raise $75,000 for the Empowerment Program (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Colorado Housing Finance Agency issued the following news:
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority's (CHFA) annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $75,000 for The Empowerment Program (Empowerment) on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Empowerment is a behavioral health organization that empowers women to overcome issues of substance abuse, trauma, mental health, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
"We are grateful to C more PR
Colorado Symphony Partners With Colorado Ballet on Bernstein's Facsimile (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 22 -- The Colorado Symphony issued the following news release:
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- January 24-26 performances will feature members of Colorado Ballet along with the Colorado Symphony
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The Colorado Symphony has announced a collaboration with Colorado Ballet for their January 24-26, 2020 performances of Leonard Bernstein's Facsimile. Music Director Brett Mitchell will conduct the Colorado Symphony while former Colorado Ballet Principal and new Academy Principal Domenico Luciano more PR
Colorado Symphony to Host 1000th Cineconcerts Screening of Harry Potter Film Concert Series (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The Colorado Symphony issued the following news release:
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- Audiences will experience the next chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with your Colorado Symphony performing Nicholas Hooper's entire score live to picture
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The Colorado Symphony will host the 1000th CineConcerts screening of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series when they perform Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, the sixth film in the Harry Potter series, on Saturd more PR
Columbia U.S. Attorney's Office to Host Meeting in the Community to Combat Hate Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jessie K. Liu, issued the following news release:
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia will host a D.C. Hate-Bias Crimes Task Force meeting today, at the Frank D. Reeves Center. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to come together to discuss hate-bias crimes in the District and share strategies for addressing such crimes.
The Hate-Bias Task Force comprises agency and communi more PR
Commission Refers Italy to the Court for Failure to Transpose EU Rules on Protection Against Radiation (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 25 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
Today, the Commission has decided to refer Italy to the Court of Justice of the EU due to its failure to transpose the revised basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation (Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom). The Directive modernises and consolidates European radiation protection legislation. These rules lay down basic safety standards to protect work more PR
Community Associations Institute: More Americans Are Choosing to Live in Homeowners Associations and Condominium Communities (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 24 -- The Community Associations Institute issued the following news release:
More than 25% of the U.S. population now lives in a community association, also knowns as planned community (e.g. homeowners association, condominium community, and housing cooperative), according to the 2019 National and State Statistical Review for Community Association Data, published by the Foundation for Community Association Research.
The research is produced in conjunction with Com more PR
Community Foundation: Cayuga Fund Distributes More Than $73,000 in Grants (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, July 23 -- The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Central New York, issued the following news:
The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, awarded $73,050 to 24 nonprofit organizations that serve residents of Cayuga County.
ACR Health received $3,900 to support the new Q Center in Auburn, located at The Westminster Presbyterian Church. This important collaboration and partnership will bring more PR
Comptroller of the Currency Issues Bulletin on Operational Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following bulletin (No. 2019-37):
To: Chief Executive Officers and Chief Risk Officers of All National Banks, Federal Savings Associations, and Federal Branches and Agencies; Technology Service Providers; Department and Division Heads; All Examining Personnel; and Other Interested Parties
Description: Fraud Risk Management Principles
Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the C more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association and ITProTV Embark on a U.S. Tour Celebrating IT Professionals (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for technology professionals around the world, and ITProTV, the home of binge-worthy learning(TM) for IT professionals, have teamed up for a cross-country tour of U.S. cities to celebrate IT Professionals Week and generate participation in CompTIA ChannelCon 2019.
The 15-city tour, which started in Florida, will more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association Communities Plan Comprehensive Programs at ChannelCon 2019 (10)
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 26 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
Critical issues and emerging opportunities impacting the business of technology will be the subjects of working meetings presented by the member communities of CompTIA, the world's leading technology association, next month at ChannelCon 2019.
Scheduled for August 5 through 7 in Las Vegas, ChannelCon is the IT industry's premier annual conference for education, networking and pa more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association Opens Free IT-Ready Boot Camp in Preston, Lancashire to Help Adults Launch Tech Careers (10)
LONDON, England, July 25 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
CompTIA and its tech workforce charity, Creating IT Futures, will launch a new eight-week information technology (IT) boot camp in Lancashire in the UK. Funded in partnership with the Lancashire Digital Skills Partnership as part of the DCMS Digital Skills Innovation fund, IT-Ready will offer free technical support training to help adults launch their careers in IT.
"With more than 140, more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association Signs Pledge to America's Workers at White House Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certification and training for technology professionals around the world, today signed the Pledge to America's Workers committing to certify 625,000 workers to empower new or advanced careers in the dynamic technology sector.
Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, signed the pledge at a White House meeting with officials from the more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association Welcomes New Chairman, Four New Members to Board of Directors (10)
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 24 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
A respected executive who has held leadership roles with some of the world's most successful technology companies has been elected to lead the Board of Directors of CompTIA, the world's leading technology industry association.
Gordon Pelosse, head of global support delivery for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the Central United States and Canada, is the new chairman of the CompTIA more PR
Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Bass, Fudge, and Scott Oppose Trump Administration Proposal to Kick Millions Off SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
Today, the Trump Administration announced a proposed rule from the Department of Agriculture that would kick 3 million Americans off of the SNAP food benefit program. This latest attack on hungry Americans comes on the heels of the Administration attempting to change the federal poverty line in an effort to rob African American communities of basic assistance, access to education and quality health care. In more PR
Congressional Black Caucus Launches Census 2020 Taskforce (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
Today, the Congressional Black Caucus will launch a new taskforce that will focus on the upcoming 2020 Census and the legacy of under counting the African American community. Members of the CBC will meet with stakeholders and leading professionals to discuss the current state of play. The Caucus will also discuss the tools required for effective outreach to hard to count communities across the United States more PR
Congressional Progressive Caucus Issues Statement on Budget Caps Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following statement by co-chairs Mark Pocan and Pramila Jayapal on the budget caps agreement:
"Eight years ago, Democrats and Republicans made a catastrophic mistake by adopting the Budget Control Act and putting us on a path to destructive and unnecessary sequestration. The American people have been paying the price ever since.
"With this agreement, we can finally begin to end this harmful chapter of self-inflicted austeri more PR
Congressman Schweikert Announces Leticia Macias, U.S. Navy Veteran, Joins Scottsdale Office (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release:
Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06) has announced the addition of Leticia (Lydia) Macias to his Scottsdale District Office to assist Arizona's 6th District constituents with veteran casework issues. After the announcement, Schweikert and Macias released the following statements:
"We are very excited to have Lydia joining Team Schweikert as a Veterans Affairs Caseworker." said Congressman Schweikert more PR
Congressman Scott Perry Offers Student Loan Reform Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Congressman Scott Perry offered a new legislative proposal to address the $1 trillion student loan crisis and exploding cost of higher education. H.R. 3786, the Student Loan Reform Act, encourages colleges and universities to co-sign student loans with their student borrowers, which will help drive down the cost of borrowing for students, and encourage universities to keep the cost of higher education in more PR
Consumer Action: Consumer Poll Finds Americans Incorrectly Believe Plastic Is Most Recyclable Material (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- Consumer Action issued the following news release:
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- Opportunity Abounds for Changing Purchasing and Recycling Habits
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A new survey released today by Consumer Action finds that most consumers are misinformed about the recyclability of plastic, resulting in purchasing and recycling habits that harm the environment and ignore basic facts about the nature of plastic products and other packaging materials. The poll found that 58% of respondents be more PR
Consumer Bankers Association Issues Statement on Student Loan Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Consumer Bankers Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Richard Hunt on the student loan legislation introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina:
"This proposal does nothing to decrease the cost of college and does not help future students.
"It is short-term, short-sighted and comes up short in every way except its cost to taxpayers."
NOTE: To help ensure the federal government responsibly ser more PR
Consumer Reports Urges Congress to Pass the 'Hot Cars Act of 2019' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release:
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- Rear seat child detection and alert systems will save lives, should be required on all new cars, says Consumer Reports.
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Consumer Reports called on lawmakers in Congress today to support the Hot Cars Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation recently introduced in both the House and Senate that would require all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. to come with standard equipment designed to help prevent child de more PR
Consumer Reports: Deal Between California's Air Resource Board and Four Major Automakers Is 'Disappointing' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release:
California's Air Resource Board (CARB) announced a deal today that would set special tailpipe emissions standards for four global automakers. Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen Auto Group, Honda Motor Company, and the BMW Auto Group, agreed with California to a new set of standards that is voluntary and much less stringent than the current federal standards, but stronger than the full rollback proposed by the EPA.
"It's dis more PR
Cooper Hewitt Museum to Present 'Willi Smith: Street Couture' (10)
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Cooper Hewitt Museum issued the following news release:
In March 2020, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present the first museum exhibition of American designer Willi Smith (1948-1987). "Willi Smith: Street Couture" will feature key works by this pioneer of streetwear fashion who founded the iconic brand WilliWear with partner Laurie Mallet in 1976 and leveraged innovative partnerships with artists, designers and performers to break down social, cultural and ec more PR
Costa Sponsors Legislation to Clean Up Valley Air (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Jim Costa (CA-16), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), and Congressmembers Julia Brownley (CA-26), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Jim Himes (CT-04), and John Larson (CT-01) introduced H.R. 3973, the Clean School Bus Act. This legislation would provide $1 billion to help school districts across the country replace traditional school buses more PR
Cranfield University: First Bioinformatics Masters Level Apprenticeship Launches (10)
CRANFIELD, England, July 23 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release:
Cranfield University is launching the first Bioinformatics Masters level (Level 7) Apprenticeship in the UK, responding to urgent industry demands for skills in this field.
Dr Fady Mohareb, Senior Lecturer in Bioinformatics at Cranfield University, said: "Bioinformatics is booming and it's one of the most exciting fields in modern science. The UK industry recognises the current gap in the market for skilled more PR
Cranfield University: Professor Mark Jolly Appointed Director of Manufacturing (10)
CRANFIELD, England, July 26 -- Cranfield University issued the following news release:
Professor Mark Jolly has been appointed Director of Manufacturing at Cranfield University. He will take up the post on 1st August 2019.
Professor Jolly joined Cranfield in 2012 as Professor of Sustainable Manufacturing, working closely with clients such as Coca-Cola Enterprises (Europe), Cast Metals Federation (CMF), Depuy-Synthes (J&J), Rolls-Royce, GKN, Tata Steel and St Gobain. Before becoming interim Dir more PR
Cruise Lines International Association: Cruise Industry and City Of Dubrovnik Partner for Innovative Destination Stewardship (10)
DUBROVNIK, Croatia, July 24 -- The Cruise Lines International Association issued the following news release:
Today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the City of Dubrovnik signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to preserve and protect the cultural heritage of Dubrovnik through responsible tourism management and to help establish Dubrovnik as a model of sustainable tourism in the Adriatic region and beyond. The MOU signed by CLIA, President & CEO, Kelly Craighead, more PR
Cummings Questions NTSB About School Bus Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, participated in a Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing "Examining the Federal Role in Improving School Bus Safety."
At the hearing, Congressman Cummings asked Dr. Kristin Poland, the Deputy Director of the Office of Highway Safety at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), more PR
Cummings, Yoho Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Student Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) and Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) introduced the Safeguarding Student Veterans Act to protect student veterans using the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The bipartisan legislation protects student veterans from troubled schools, including those operating for-profit, by increasing coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education. The bill req more PR
CUNA Mutual Group: CMFG Ventures and Filene Research Institute Partner to Launch New FinTech Catalyst Incubator (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- CUNA Mutual Group issued the following news release:
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- Credit Unions Encouraged to Sign Up to Test New FinTech Products and Services
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CMFG Ventures, the venture capital arm of CUNA Mutual Group, and Filene Research Institute announced today the launch of the FinTech Catalyst Incubator to test new fintech products and services in credit unions.
"Tomorrow's financial products and services are being funded, supported, and validated by CMFG Ventures tod more PR
Cunningham Calls Attention to Possible Misuse of GI Bill by Educational Institutions That Cost Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) called on the Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide more information regarding possible overcharges by educational institutions. In a letter sent to Undersecretary Paul Lawrence, Cunningham expressed concerns that the Department of Veterans' Affairs was not adequately enforcing current law, which authorizes the VA to take action against educational institution more PR
Curtis, Haaland Lead Bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act in the House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
Today, Representatives John Curtis (R-UT) and Deb Haaland (D-NM), members of the House Natural Resources Committee, introduced Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, legislation that would make outdoor recreation more accessible to everyone by streamlining the permitting process for outfitters, educational organizations, and community groups.
"The SOAR Act will make it easier for Utahns, and t more PR
DairyNZ: An Interview With the Young(est) Farmer of the Year (10)
HAMILTON, New Zealand, July 23 -- DairyNZ, an organization representing New Zealand's dairy farmers, issued the following news:
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- Young(est) Farmer of the Year talks about what's invaluable and who he'd invite to help with the milking.
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Raised on a Waikato dairy farm, at 22 years of age James Robertson is the youngest ever to have won the Young Farmer of the Year title.
He's a former DairyNZ scholarship student having received an undergraduate scholarship to study agribusiness a more PR
Dan Ray Elected to Ducks Unlimited's National Board (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
Dan Ray, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonder more PR
Dan Ross Elected to Ducks Unlimited's National Board (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
James (Dan) Ross, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul B more PR
Dauphin Island Sea Lab: University Programs Students Create PSAs for Marine Mammals Course (10)
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama, July 22 -- Dauphin Island Sea Lab issued the following news:
University Programs summer session students used what they learned in their Marine Mammals course to create PSAs on the dangers of hand-feeding dolphins. It's the second year Dr. Jennifer Lewis has incorporated the project into the course.
"Science education should be about more than just memorizing and learning how to collect data," Lewis explained. "It's also about using it to move things forward. My goal more PR
Dechert: Michael McGinley Elected to the American Law Institute (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Dechert litigation partner Michael H. McGinley has been elected for membership in the American Law Institute.
Established in 1923, the American Law Institute (ALI) is an independent organization which aims to simplify and update U.S. common law in line with current social needs. ALI is composed of judges, lawyers and law professors of the highest calibre and produces leading scholarly insight which i more PR
Degette, Others Introduce Legislation to Simplify Permitting Process for Outdoor Recreational Guides (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation would reduce costs, streamline process for outfitters and guides leading trips on federal lands
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U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Deb Haaland (D-NM) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced bipartisan legislation today to make it easier and less expensive for professional outfitters and guides to obtain the permits they need to lead adventure-seeking clients on trips through Colorado's more PR
Del. Sablan: Improving Teacher Training (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-Northern Mariana Islands, issued the following information:
How best to train and retain teachers to provide a high-quality education for all America's children was the goal of the joint hearing I held as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Teachers testified about the factors contributing to teacher shortages, the federal role in improving recruitment and retention of effective teachers, and how more PR
Delval Valley College Education Programs Pass Major Review Process (10)
DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Delaware Valley College issued the following news:
Delaware Valley University prepares educators for a variety of roles from teaching to administration through its high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs. The University's programs for educators were recently reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) through a major review, which takes an in-depth look at programs for quality and professional educator competency. PDE evaluates each p more PR
Denver Center for the Performing Arts to Put 30 Shows on Sale August 2 (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- The Denver Center for the Performing Arts issued the following news:
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- Indecent, A Doll's House repertory, Mean Girls, Choir Boy, The Band's Visit and back by popular demand The Book of Mormon. Separate on-sale dates for Hamilton and Disney's The Lion King will be announced at a later time.
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced today that tickets for 30 Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret, Off-Center and Theatre for Young Audiences shows more PR
Department of Defense: General Officer Announcement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release:
Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
Air Force Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and assignment as commander and president, Air University, Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Hecker is currently serving as vice director, Operations, J-3, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Wa more PR
Department of Education Issues July 26 Education Review Newsletter (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Education Review newsletter:
Education Freedom Scholarships
Last week, Secretary DeVos traveled to the Carolinas for roundtable discussions on her Education Freedom Scholarships (EFS) proposal and to promote workforce development.
On July 17, in North Carolina, the Secretary participated in an EFS roundtable at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. There, she was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest--who rec more PR
Department of Health Launches EWIC Card to Makes Access to Nutritious Food Easier in Southwest Pennsylvania (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Wolf Administration today launched the eWIC program for families in Southwestern Pennsylvania who receive benefits in Pennsylvania's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
"Families in Southwestern Pennsylvania will now be able to use the eWIC card instead of a paper check to purchase nutritious food," Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine sai more PR
Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Minister Bains Announces Investment in Work-integrated Learning (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, July 25 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release:
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- Funding will support the creation of up to 84,000 student work-integrated learning opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students by 2023-24
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When post-secondary students get the chance to learn on the job, they build career skills, gain real-world experience and forge the connections that help them get great jobs when they graduate. more PR
Department of Labor Celebrates the First Anniversary of the Pledge to America's Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Secretary issued the following news release:
Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella joined President Donald J. Trump, members of the Cabinet and senior officials at a White House event today recognizing the first anniversary of the Administration's Pledge to America's Workers.
"The nation's economy is strongest when America invests in its workforce," Acting Secretary Pizzella said. "With the number of job openings exc more PR
Department of Labor Cites Norcross, Georgia, Transit Service Provider For Exposing Employees to Safety and Health Hazards (10)
NORCROSS, Georgia, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Transdev Services Inc. for exposing employees at a Norcross, Georgia, worksite to safety and health hazards. The company faces $188,714 in penalties.
OSHA cited Transdev Services for obstructing access to emergency eyewash and shower stations designed to minimiz more PR
Department of Labor Kicks Off Safe + Sound Week on August 12 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will join businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs during Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2019.
The week-long event encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight wor more PR
Destinations International, Professional Convention Management Association Enter Joint Venture for Destination Showcase (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The Professional Convention Management Association issued the following news release:
Destinations International and PCMA announced today a joint venture for Destination Showcase, an annual event connecting business events organizers with CVBs (convention and visitors bureaus) to drive successful meetings and events.
Destination Showcase has been an important program by Destinations International and is North America's only one-day event that connects meeting plan more PR
Detroit Regional Chamber Releases Findings From Statewide Policy Poll (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, July 25 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release:
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- Results Highlight Which Issues Matter to Michigan Voters in Advance of the Detroit Democratic Debate and the 2020 Election
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Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from a new statewide poll that highlights the issues that matter most to Michigan voters in advance of the 2020 presidential election's focus turning to Michigan with the July 30th and 31st Democratic debates in more PR
Disaster Medicine & Public Health Preparedness Journal Issues 37 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 23 -- Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, a journal that says it emphasizes public health preparedness and disaster response for all health care and public health professionals globally from the Society for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, published 37 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Active Shooter and Terrorist Event-Related Posttraumatic Stress and Depression: Television Viewing and Perceived Safety
* Anthrax E more PR
DLA: Expeditionary Contracting Officers Wanted (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
By Dianne Ryder
The Defense Logistics Agency relies heavily on those in the contracting series to provide acquisition services and contract support to assist the agency's military and civilian partners around the world. To meet its goal of 40 qualified contracting officers, the Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office is recruiting members for its Expeditionary Contracting Cadre.
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DLA: New Crop of Army Food Trucks to Serve Up Healthy, Fast Meals for More Soldiers (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
By Nancy Benecki
Going to a trendy food truck for a breakfast sandwich, a cheeseburger with "the works," or a fresh salad is something some civilians can do almost any time. Now, more U.S. Army soldiers who are at remote training locations on an installation will have the opportunity to get a fast yet nutritious meal from a nearby food truck, instead of leaving the base f more PR
Dr. Bucshon Supports Public Health Reauthorization Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting to reauthorize multiple public health care bills including; Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 2035), Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 776), Autism CARES Act of 2019 (H.R. 1058), and Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 2507):
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Dr. Elizabeth Kyle Meehan Appointed Program Director of University of Arizona Family Medicine Residency at South Campus (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, July 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
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- Dr. Meehan will lead and direct the Family Medicine Residency at South Campus, as well as conduct clinical care, teach residents and pursue scholarly activity.
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After a national search, Elizabeth Kyle Meehan, MD, assistant professor, has been appointed program director for the Family Medicine Residency at South Campus at the University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine.
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Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Hon'ble Minister of HRD, Visits Indian Institute of Science (10)
BANGALORE, India, July 22 -- The Indian Institute of Science the following news release:
On 20 July 2019, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', the Hon'ble Minister of HRD, Government of India, visited the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
On his arrival, he held a meeting with the Director, Prof. Anurag Kumar, and Deans, Deputy Directors, Divisional Chairs, and the Registrar. Prof. Kumar briefed the Minister on IISc's history, its structure, and current academic and research programs. more PR
Ducks Unlimited: Jay Owen Elected to New Board Position (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
Jay Owen, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was elected to a new position on Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board more PR
Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Re-Introducing Legislation to Strengthen Landmark Civil Rights Law (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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- Bill would make it easier for small businesses to comply with ADA
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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation today with the Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ed Markey (D-MA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to make it easier for small businesses more PR
Duke Energy Invests More Than $150,000 in South Carolina Programs That Will Build Diverse, Talented Workforce (10)
GREENVILLE, Nouth Carolina, July 23 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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- Initiatives Include Efforts to Grow Pipeline of Women, Veteran and Minority Engineers
- One Unique Program Will Create Utility Lineworker Certification for High School Students
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The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to four South Carolina organizations to fund strategic initiatives that will help enhance and diversify the energy industry's workforce of tomorrow.
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Duke Health: Watts School of Nursing Welcomes Name Change, New Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 26 -- Duke Health issued the following news release:
Durham's Watts School of Nursing, which is affiliated with Duke University Health System, is announcing a new name and nursing education program.
The school received approval in January by The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors to operate as a college and to begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program in January of 2020. The school also received approval this summer fr more PR
Dunkin' Brands Announces Appointment of Stephanie Lilak As Chief Human Resources Officer (10)
CANTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Dunkin' Brands Group, a franchisor of quick service restaurants, issued the following news:
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Lilak as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. She will join the Dunkin' Brands Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Dunkin' Brands' Chief Executive Officer Dave Hoffmann.
Lilak comes to Dunkin' Brands f more PR
East Tennessee State University: American Society for Engineering Education Honors Dr. Keith Johnson (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 22 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news:
The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) has recognized Dr. Keith Johnson for almost two decades of visionary leadership in engineering technology education at East Tennessee State University.
Since being named chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying in the College of Business and Technology, Johnson has established five new academic programs, includin more PR
East Tennessee State University: Evanshen Named President-Elect of National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 24 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news:
Dr. Pamela Evanshen from the Clemmer College at East Tennessee State University has been elected President-Elect of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE). She will become the organization's president in 2021.
Evanshen is currently chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education and holds the rank of professor.
An ETSU faculty member since 2001, she is the co-aut more PR
Ecological Society: Picky Pathogens Help Non-Native Tree Species Invade (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Ecological Society of America issued the following news release:
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- Introduced tree species are exempt from the constraints that soil pathogens impose on native trees, aiding their ability to spread rapidly in new areas
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Walk into a forest made of only native trees, and you probably notice many different tree species around you, with no one species dominating the ecosystem. Such biodiversity - the variety of life and species in the forest - ensures that e more PR
Economic Development Administration: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $23 Million to Fuel High-Growth Entrepreneurship Across America (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced that 44 organizations -- including nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and entrepreneurship-focused organizations -- from 28 states and two territories will receive grants totaling $23 million to create and expand high-growth entrepreneurship and increase access to capital for communities across America. more PR
Economic Development Administration: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Help Build New Technical Educational Building in Estill County Opportunity Zone (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Estill County Board of Education in Irvine, Kentucky, to help build an Area Technology Center (ATC) educational building. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be more PR
Economic Policy Institute: A Values-Based Model Budget for Early Care and Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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- California plan would provide high-quality child care for millions of children by supporting teachers
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A new joint report (https://www.epi.org/170307/pre/b7a9a323f03a5d02bff17f258fc64fab44fb4a0bd8342c52d63545374f944a02/) by the Economic Policy Institute and the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at the University of California, Berkeley, finds that California's early care a more PR
Edgecombe Community College Offering New Auto Body Certifications (10)
TARBORO, N.C., July 22 -- Edgecombe Community College issued the following news:
A quick internet search shows that auto body repair and collision jobs are readily available both locally and nationwide. With advanced certification offered at Edgecombe Community College, job seekers can write their own ticket.
According to Bud Speight, program chair of Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology at ECC, "Our graduates are guaranteed employment if they walk out of here with a Pro Level 1 Platinu more PR
Edmentum: Study Island Demonstrates Positive Impacts on NWEA MAP Achievement in New Third-Party Research (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 25 -- Edmentum issued the following news release:
Edmentum, a global education leader and pioneer in online teaching and learning solutions, is pleased to release a series of new research studies: Impacts of Study Island on Student Reading Achievement on the NWEA(TM) MAP Copyright (c) and Impacts of Study Island on Student Math Achievement on the NWEA(TM) MAP Copyright (c) . Century Analytics conducted these evaluations of Edmentum's Study Island to reveal statistically sig more PR
Education & Urban Society Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 22 -- Education and Urban Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it examines the role of education as a social institution in an increasingly urban and multicultural society, published six research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* A "Feel-Good" Future: Hopes and Class Identities Among Martial Arts Students in China
* Comparing Communities: The Cultural Characteristics of Ethnic Social Capital
* Offerings of Women in the Transform more PR
Education & Urban Society Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 22 -- Education and Urban Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it examines the role of education as a social institution in an increasingly urban and multicultural society, published six research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Acculturation and Assimilation: A Qualitative Inquiry of Teacher Expectations for Somali Bantu Refugee Students
* Bridging the Charter School Accountability Divide: Defining a Role for Nonprofit Charter more PR
Education International Celebrates Education Champions (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 25 -- Education International issued the following news:
Today Education International honoured two outstanding activists during its 8th World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Curtis Riep received the Albert Shanker Education Award and Jalila al Salman received the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award.
Every World Congress, EI distinguishes two education activists as recipients of these awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the fie more PR
Education International Celebrates Education Champions (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 26 -- Education International issued the following news:
Today Education International honoured two outstanding activists during its 8th World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Curtis Riep received the Albert Shanker Education Award and Jalila al Salman received the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award.
Every World Congress, EI distinguishes two education activists as recipients of these awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the fie more PR
Education International World Congress Kicks Off in Thailand (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 21 -- Education International issued the following news:
Today, 1400 educators gathered in Bangkok for the 8th Education International World Congress. During the opening ceremony, President Susan Hopgood welcomed delegates and began her speech with a challenge to them and educators across the world: "Are you ready to take the lead?"
"Taking the lead means advancing our profession, promoting democracy, human and trade union rights and quality free public education for al more PR
Education International: 25 Lessons for Vision, Progress and Hope - Educators Stepping Up to Defend Democracy (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 23 -- Education International issued the following news:
The second day of the 8th EI World Congress was dedicated to democracy and the ways in which education can support and protect it. The highlight of the day was the launch of "On Education and Democracy: 25 lessons from the teaching profession", a book co-authored by Fred van Leeuwen, Education International General Secretary Emeritus, and Susan Hopgood, Education International President.
Celebrating the 25 years o more PR
Education International: Advancing the Teaching Profession Today for Tomorrow's Educators (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 24 -- Education International issued the following news:
On the third day of Congress, delegates moved to debate resolutions and engage in discussions tied to the theme of "Advancing the Profession".
The resolutions adopted on Day 3 of Congress covered the EI and UNESCO global framework of professional teaching standards, the future of the teaching profession, teachers' mental health, academic freedom in higher education and education support personnel.
The four breako more PR
Education International: Better Technical and Vocational Educational Training - The Way Forward to Social Justice (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 20 -- Education International issued the following news:
Today, during the Higher and Further Education caucus of its 8th World Congress, Education International launched "Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a Framework for Social Justice" - a new study arguing that a holistic approach to TVET can deliver better results than the human capital theory. In an uncertain future of work, better TVET can help students grow as workers but also as individuals who a more PR
Education International: Climate Change - A Hands-on Guide for Educators (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 23 -- Education International issued the following news:
Climate change is high on the agenda of EI's 8th World Congress. Now educators have the chance to gear up the fight against the climate crisis from their classroom thanks to a new informative guide.
While millions of young people from across the world are taking to the streets in defence of the planet, teachers are standing with their students and supporting the fight against climate change. During the 8th EI Worl more PR
Education International: Congress Celebrates Democracy and Trade Union Rights (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 23 -- Education International issued the following news:
The 8th EI Congress dedicated the 23rd of July to celebrating democracy and rallying to support and protect it. Guy Ryder of the International Labour Organisation and Maria Ressa of Rappler addressed Congress and offered words of encouragement and solidarity.
"These are times of intolerance. When untruths are peddled as facts and truth is dismissed as fake news," stated guest speaker Guy Ryder, Director General, I more PR
Education International: Congress Takes Action to Achieve Universal Free Quality Education (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 25 -- Education International issued the following news:
The fourth day of Education International's 8th World Congress was a celebration of human rights and an expression of the collective strength of the teaching profession. The theme of the day was ensuring free quality education for all.
In a video message to EI Delegates, Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, saluted teachers and reaffirmed her full support for them and their unions.
"We more PR
Education International: Congress Welcomes New Education International Executive Board (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 26 -- Education International issued the following news:
The torch was passed on the last day of Education International's 8th World Congress as the new Executive Board was officially welcomed and delegates paid tribute to outgoing members.
The elections saw a considerable increase in the number of women voted onto the Executive Board, rising from 10 in the 2015-2019 mandate to 15 in the new configuration. Susan Hopgood, EI President, stated: "We are always advocating f more PR
Education International: Constitutional Change to Ensure Gender Balance, Election of Executive Committee and Adoption of Resolutions Mark First Day of Congress (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 22 -- Education International issued the following news:
In a historic move, the Education International (EI) 8th Congress carried a resolution modifying the constitution that greatly promotes gender balance in terms of representation within their own global union. As a result, open seats for election have increased to 10 from 9 - with 50% of those seats designated for women. This means the Executive Board seats will increase to 27 from 26.
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Education International: Education and Solidarity Network Holds General Assembly Prior to World Congress (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 21 -- Education International issued the following news:
The Education and Solidarity Network (ESN), of which Education International (EI) is a founding organisation, held its General Assembly in Bangkok, Thailand on July 20. These organisations from all around the world, including education unions, share the values of solidarity and democracy as their members cooperate to improve the health and well-being of educational communities, educators and students, to improve qu more PR
Education International: Educators' Unions in Australia and the EU Call for Education to Be Carved Out of Trade Negotiations (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 25 -- Education International issued the following news:
During the Education International (EI) 8th World Congress, affiliated educators' unions in Australia and the European Union issued a statement calling for the Australian government and the European Commission to be more transparent in ongoing negotiations on the potential free trade agreement and to explicitly carve out education from the negotiations.
The trade negotiations between Australia and the European Uni more PR
Education International: Educators' Unions in Australia and the EU Call for Education to Be Carved Out of Trade Negotiations (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 26 -- Education International issued the following news:
During the Education International (EI) 8th World Congress, affiliated educators' unions in Australia and the European Union issued a statement calling for the Australian government and the European Commission to be more transparent in ongoing negotiations on the potential free trade agreement and to explicitly carve out education from the negotiations.
The trade negotiations between Australia and the European Uni more PR
Education International: Indigenous Peoples' Caucus - 'Our Languages Haven't Died, They Are Asleep and We Need to Reawaken Them' (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 21 -- Education International issued the following news:
About 200 participants at the Indigenous Peoples' Caucus discussed the many impacts of colonialism as it relates to education and exchanged ways in which to move forward in securing their full rights. Whether it's Australia, the Philippines, Central America, South America or North America, the patterns of colonialism are all too similar for Indigenous peoples. Participants heard how colonialism has affected many as more PR
Education International: Leadership in Social Justice at the Core of Women's Agenda (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 21 -- Education International issued the following news:
The Women's Caucus met today in the framework of the 8th EI World Congress. In her welcoming remarks, Susan Hopgood, president of Education International (EI) reminded participants of the Congress theme - Educators and their unions taking the lead - because "we have to...who will if not us?"
"Many of you will remember the 3rd World Women's Conference (WWC) held in 2018 in Marrakech whose theme also focussed on lea more PR
Education International: Unions on the Frontlines (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 24 -- Education International issued the following news:
In a well-received speech at Education International's 8th World Congress, guest speaker Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and former EI Vice-President, argued that education workers' unions must be involved in the fight for democracy, a new social contract and climate change.
"Unions are on the frontlines because we share a set of values. We stand for hope, no more PR
Education International: Uniting Forces to Change the World (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 22 -- Education International issued the following news:
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi sparked hope for change among delegates at the EI World Congress with a motivational speech on leadership, change and justice.
An ally of educators well known to delegates present at EI World Congress in Bangkok, Kailash Satyarthi began his address to Congress with a metaphor. "This room is filled with fire and light, because you symbolise sparks and ignition," he said more PR
Education Sciences Journal Issues 92 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, July 22 -- Education Sciences, an open access journal that says it features current issues in education, published 92 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Assessing High School Student's STEM Career Interests Using a Social Cognitive Framework
* Assistive Hearing Technology for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Spoken Language Learners
* Experiencing Anti-Immigrant Policies on Both Sides of the U.S./Mexico Borderland: A Comparative Study of Mexican more PR
Educational Administration Quarterly Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)
THOUSAND OAKS, California, July 22 -- Educational Administration Quarterly, a journal that says it features articles focused on timely and critical leadership and policy issues of educational organizations, published five research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition:
* "Big Data" in Educational Administration: An Application for Predicting School Dropout Risk
* Collective Leadership Development: Emerging Themes From Urban, Suburban, and Rural High Schools
* How Do Stat more PR
Educational Evaluation & Policy Analysis Journal Issues 5 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, a journal from the American Educational Research Association that says it features manuscripts of theoretical or practical interest to those engaged in educational evaluation or policy analysis, published five research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Promoting Deeper Learning in High School: Evidence of Opportunities and Outcomes
* Teacher Characteristics, Student Beliefs, and the Gender Gap in STEM more PR
Educational Testing Service: Free Prep Now Available for Aspiring Teachers (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 23 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release:
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- ETS and Khan Academy(R) Partner to Bolster Equity in Education with Khan Academy Official Praxis(R) Core Prep
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Princeton, N.J., and Mountain View, Calif. -- At a time when school systems across the country are struggling with teacher shortages and a need to broaden diversity within the profession, Khan Academy and ETS are proud to introduce Khan Academy Official Praxis(R) Core Prep, more PR
Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University (10)
KENT, Ohio, July 24 -- Kent State University issued the following news:
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- Voices for Change: Keynote Speakers to Explain and Inspire Student Activism
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Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at Kent State University titled "May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."
The summit will usher in a year of programming and events commemorating the 50th anniversary of May 4, 1970, when more PR
Eleven NNSA Employees Receive Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release:
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- Rising stars of nuclear security singled out for excellence
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Eleven NNSA employees will receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in a ceremony at the White House July 25. President Donald J. Trump announced the recipients of this prestigious honor July 2.
Established in 1996, the PECASE acknowledges contribut more PR
Emory University-Woodruff Health Sciences Center: Injury Prevention Research Center Awarded $4.2 Million by CDC (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Emory University's Woodruff Health Sciences Center issued the following news release:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $4.2 million over the next five years to fund the Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE), a center designed to reduce the top causes of injury and injury death in Georgia and the Southeast through research, education and outreach. IPRCE is one of nine centers in the U.S. being funded b more PR
English Today Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, July 23 -- English Today, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features language, including style, usage, dictionaries, literary language, Plain English, published seven research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* China English or Chinese English: Reviewing the China English movement through the Kachruvian lens
* English as an ASEAN lingua franca and the role of nativeness in English education in Thailand: Moving toward the ASEAN Economic Community more PR
Environmental Working Group Issues Statement on Nuclear Bailout Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following statement by President Ken Cook:
Ohio legislators today passed a bill giving a $1.1 billion bailout to two nuclear power plants. The bill, which was quickly signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, will slap a five-year surcharge on the electricity bills of all Ohioans, whether or not they are customers of FirstEnergy Solutions, owner of the plants.
Figures compiled by EWG show that the Ohio bailout brings the total of more PR
Environmental Working Group: Pentagon Announces PFAS Task Force to Address Contamination at Military Bases (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release:
The Defense Department will establish a new task force to address drinking water contamination from the toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS at military facilities and in nearby communities, according to a news release by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).
The announcement of the task force comes days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper pledged to Shaheen during his July 16 confirmation hearing to "approac more PR
EPA Administrator Wheeler Signs MOU With American Conservation Coalition to Enhance Environmental Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a first-time Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Conservation Coalition (ACC) to attract, educate, inspire and prepare students for careers and opportunities within today's various environmental fields.
"Today's MOU with the American Conservation Coalition will help educate and encourage more students to get more PR
EPA Announces Northwest Winners of Presidential Environmental Youth Award, Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental projects by K-12 youth. The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with EPA to recognize young people for protecting our nation's air, water, land, and ecology. It is one of the most impo more PR
EPA Awards Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality $859,000 Grant to Protect Water Quality (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $859,000 to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) to help protect human health and the environment through a Nonpoint Source Program (NPS) Clean Water Act Section 319 grant. This grant is given to states to implement en more PR
EPA Honors Berkeley Teacher With Environmental Education Award (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Jacqueline Omania, a teacher at Oxford Elementary School in Berkeley, Calif., is one of 11 winners to receive the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). The PIAEE awards recognize innovative educators who bring environmental education into their classrooms through hands-on, experiential approaches.
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EPA Honors Teacher, Student Award Winners From Minnesota and Ohio (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2019 Presidential Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The winners included an 11-year old student from rural Ohio, a teacher from Eden Prairie, Minn., and a 4-H team from Minnesota's Big Stone County.
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Eugene M. Tobin to Retire From the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (10)
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news release:
Eugene M. Tobin, senior program officer for Higher Education and Scholarship in the Humanities, will retire from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation at the end of 2019.
Tobin joined the Foundation in 2003 as senior advisor to President William G. Bowen and soon became a program officer with special responsibility for grantmaking to liberal arts colleges. Having been professor of history, dean of the faculty, an more PR
Experienced Educator, Composer, Band Director Chandler Wilson Named Director of Eastern Michigan University Marching Band (10)
YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 24 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
Chandler L. Wilson, who has an extensive background in teaching, composing and arranging music and leading young musicians, has been named associate director of bands and director of the Eastern Michigan University Marching Band.
Wilson comes to Ypsilanti from Florida State University, where he recently completed his Ph.D. in music education, with an emphasis in conducting. In addition to directing the EMU M more PR
Fairmont State University Welcomes Two Newly Appointed Members to Board of Governors (10)
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, July 23 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news story:
Governor Jim Justice has appointed two new members to the Fairmont State University Board of Governors--Wendy Glover Adkins and David Goldberg. Additionally, current Board member, Jay Puccio, was reappointed.
"Fairmont State University is blessed to have Wendy Glover Adkins and David Goldberg join its Board of Governors," President Mirta M. Martin said, "Both have achieved excellence in their fields more PR
FAO Director-General Meets Queen Letizia of Spain (10)
VALENCIA, Spain, July 23 -- The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization issued the following news:
FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva met Queen Letizia of Spain to discuss joint collaboration in her role as FAO's Special Ambassador for Nutrition.
They discussed the latest data released in the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, which warns that more than 820 million people continue to suffer from hunger in the world while overweight and obesity continue more PR
FASB to Host Online Training Forum for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Providers (10)
NORWALK, Connecticut, July 24 -- The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued the following news release:
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will host its semiannual online training forum for professionals and companies who offer accounting continuing professional education (CPE). IN FOCUS: CPE Provider Forum will be webcast live on Friday, September 13, 2019, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Participants in the live forum must register in advance. The event will more PR
FDIC Announces Meeting of Advisory Committee on Community Banking (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced that it will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Community Banking on Tuesday, July 30. FDIC senior staff will provide an update on various supervisory policy issues and the FDIC Subcommittee on Supervision Modernization, as well as brief Committee members on minority and community development financial institutions, Money S more PR
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (July 24) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $70,555 Federal Contract Awarded to Tactical Vision Technologies
FORT HOOD, Texas, July 24 -- Tactical Vision Technologies LLC, Mahwah, New Jersey, won a $70,555 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Army for thermal panels for military targets.
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MILITARY $23,265 Federal Contract Awarded to Cleaver-brooks Sales & Service
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Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Virginia (July 26) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Virginia.
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MILITARY $39.86 Million Federal Contract Awarded to CPS Energy
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 25 -- City Public Services of San Antonio dba CPS Energy, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded a $39,858,681 federal contract modification by the Defense Logistics Agency for utility services for the electric and natural gas distribution systems at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Colorado (July 26) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Colorado.
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$112,872 Federal Contract Awarded to Stacy Houser
RESTON, Virginia, July 26 -- Stacy Houser, Cortez, Colorado, won a $112,872 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for speech language pathology services for the Bureau of Indian Education Nenahnezad Community School in Fruitland, New Mexico.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in South Dakota (July 24) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in South Dakota.
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MILITARY $27,060 Federal Contract Awarded to JTI
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- Janousek Technology Inc. dba JTI, Yankton, South Dakota, won a $27,060 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for conductor buses.
Agency contact: Joseph Armstrong, 804/279-5418, joseph.armstrong@dla.mil.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Texas (July 24) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Texas.
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MILITARY $12.34 Million Federal Contract Awarded to CenterPoint Energy Services
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 22 -- CenterPoint Energy Services Inc., Houston, Texas, was awarded a federal contract valued at up to $12,337,969 by the Defense Logistics Agency for pipeline quality direct supply natural gas to be used by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Arm more ST
Federal Law Review Journal Issues 6 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- Federal Law Review, an academic law journal from the Australian National University, published six research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Crowd-Sourced Equity Funding in Australia -- A Critical Appraisal
* Finding the Foothold: Freedom of Political Association in the Australian Constitution
* Getting Rid of Risky Foreigners: Promoting Community Protection at the Expense of Administrative Justice?
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Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Issues Statement on Proposal to Raise Discretionary Spending Caps (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 24 -- The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology issued the following news:
FASEB applauds congressional leadership and the White House for their proposal to raise the discretionary spending caps for fiscal year (FY) 2020 and 2021. The deal announced July 22 would provide much needed additional funding for life sciences research. FASEB urges Congress and the administration to quickly adopt this agreement and complete the FY 2020 appropriations process more PR
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Yoga Asana Should Be Accepted as a Sport - Joint Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH (10)
NEW DELHI, India, July 24 -- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release:
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- Wellness industry including beauty care, nutritional care, fitness centers, alternate therapy and rejuvenation (spa) likely to US$24 billion by FY20: FICCI-EY Wellness Report
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Mr P N Ranjit Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India today said that the government is working towards getting yoga asana accepted as a sport.
Speaking at the more PR
Federation of Small Businesses: New Education Secretary Must Make Apprenticeships a Priority (10)
BLACKPOOL, England, July 25 -- The Federation of Small Businesses issued the following news release:
Following the appointment of Gavin Williamson as Secretary of State for Education, it is crucial that he turns his attention to apprenticeships. Not only has the number of apprenticeships in smaller firms declined, the funding for these apprenticeships is set to run out in the near future.
Throughout the 2018/19 academic year, new apprenticeship starts were only marginally up (6.6%) on the same more PR
FEMA Selects Jordan Lin for the 2019-2020 Youth Preparedness Council (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
FEMA has selected Jordan Lin of Decatur, Georgia as one of 15 national members of the 2019-2020 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).
FEMA created the YPC in 2012 to bring together young leaders who are interested in disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities. During their year on the council, they will complete disaster preparedness more PR
Festus, Missouri, Students Win President's Environmental Youth Award (10)
LENEXA, Kansas, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Today, the Festus RVI School District Quest Program students were awarded the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This national award is presented to K-12 students who demonstrate the initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills needed to address environmental problems and find sustainable solutions.
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Financial Planning Association Launches New My CPD Learning Solution for Members (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, July 23 -- The Financial Planning Association of Australia issued the following news release:
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched its new My CPD solution that allows members to plan, access and track their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on the FPA Learn online education platform.
Exclusive and free of charge to FPA members, My CPD is a game changer in the CPD market and includes the CPD finder and tracker functions that give access t more PR
Financial Services Institute Endorses Chris Flint for FINRA Large Board Seat (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Financial Services Institute issued the following news release:
Today, the Financial Services Institute (FSI) officially endorsed Chris Flint, President & CEO of ProEquities, and Senior Vice President, Distribution Companies, Protective Life Insurance Company, for the FINRA Large Firm Board seat. The election for this position will take place August 19. ProEquities and Protective Life Insurance Company are headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Flint received more more PR
Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Richard Burke to Florida Transportation Commission (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Richard Burke to the Florida Transportation Commission.
Richard Burke
Burke, of Ponte Vedra Beach, is the chief executive officer of Advanced Disposal, a solid waste management company. He joined Advanced Disposal following the acquisition of Veolia Environmental Services Solid Waste in November 2012, where he was president and CEO of Veol more PR
Florida International University: Inspiring Next Generation of Ocean Explorers (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 25 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
Angela Rosenberg earned her 'sea legs' long before she took her first steps. In some of her earliest memories, she's sitting at the helm of her family's sailboat on the Chesapeake Bay. Boating brought her family closer together. Every hour on the water also brought her closer to her future career as a marine scientist.
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Florida Museum of Natural History: 'Gorillas in the Mist: Dian Fossey's Legacy' Gallery Exhibit Now Open (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida Museum of Natural History issued the following research news release:
Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can take an up-close look at mountain gorillas in the new "Gorillas in the Mist: Dian Fossey's Legacy" exhibit.
This gallery exhibition features 27 historic high-resolution images by renowned nature photographer Bob Campbell. Campbell captured the first images of peaceful human-gorilla contact with conservationist Fossey in 1970 and 1971, more PR
Florida Sheriffs Task Force Operation Knot Lit Hauled in Significant Numbers to Create Safe Roads and Waterways (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida Sheriffs Association issued the following news release:
Today, the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force released the results of Operation Knot Lit, a strategic initiative in 33 Florida counties that focused on education and enforcement of Florida's roads and waterways to ensure the safety of our commuters. During this operation, 3,105 warnings and 3,144 traffic/boating citations were issued, 8,596 hours were dedicated during the enforcement more PR
Florida State University: Early Career Faculty Members Recognized With Prestigious NSF Awards (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
Five Florida State University assistant professors have received highly competitive CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation for their significant early career accomplishments in research and education.
The CAREER award, one of the most prestigious granted to junior faculty by the NSF, supports scholars in the early stages of their careers as they develop their long-term research programs. This year' more PR
FocalPoint Advises Plant Therapy on Its Equity Investment From BBRC Private Equity (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- FocalPoint Partners, an investment bank, issued the following news release:
Plant Therapy, Inc. ("Plant Therapy" or the "Company") has received an equity investment from BBRC Private Equity ("BBRC" or the "Investor"). Founded in 2011, Plant Therapy is a leading distributor and marketer of branded essential oils, body care, and aromatherapy products, primarily sold through its e-commerce website, www.planttherapy.com, and Amazon. FocalPoint Securities, LLC ("F more PR
Former Teacher and California Teachers Association Field Director Gail Gregorio Named as Interim Executive Director (10)
BURLINGAME, California, July 22 -- The California Teachers Association issued the following news release:
California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd announced today that the CTA Board of Directors has named former teacher and union advocate Gail Gregorio to serve as Interim Executive Director. She assumes those duties today.
Gregorio recently retired as an Assistant Executive Director of CTA regional field operations. Gregorio began her career as a teacher in Gladstone, Oregon, and more PR
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education: U.S.-Accredited American University in Cairo Promises Academic Freedom to Professor But Sells Out to Highest Bidder (10)
CAIRO, Egypt, July 24 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education issued the following news release:
A professor at American University in Cairo has fled Egypt out of concern for the safety of his family after a fight to defend his academic freedom rights and a run-in with Egyptian security forces.
Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education wrote to AUC President Francis J. Ricciardone to ask: How did this happen at a university accredited and incorporated in the United more PR
Fox Chase Cancer Center Welcomes Iberia Romina Sosa (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center issued the following news release, dated July 22:
Fox Chase Cancer Center is pleased to announce the hiring of Iberia Romina Sosa, MD, PhD, to the department of Hematology/Oncology. She is an assistant professor in the Clinical Investigator track. Sosa will provide hematologic consultation services at all Fox Chase locations.
Sosa comes to Fox Chase from the Baylor College of Medicine, where she was an assistant professor in th more PR
Fox Chase Cancer Center: Novel Intervention Promotes Sexual Health Dialogue Between Breast Cancer Patients and Physicians (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center issued the following news release, dated July 22:
Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have developed a novel communication intervention to promote discussions about sexual health with breast cancer patients. This training program is called improving Sexual Health and Augmenting Relationships through Education (iSHARE). It focuses on helping breast cancer clinicians feel comfortable discussing sexual health concerns with their more PR
Fraunhofer IIS: Research Project 'ReICOvAir' - Closing the Gap of Test Systems for Industrial Wireless Communication (10)
ERLANGEN, Germany, July 22 -- Fraunhofer IIS, a provider of research and development services, licensing of technologies and systems, technology integration and development of components and market research, issued the following news release:
At the final review of the Celtic-Plus project "ReICOvAir - Reliable Industrial Communication Over the Air" the project team, led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, presented a new test system for industrial wireless communication. Th more PR
Friends of Saguaro National Park to Receive $58,736 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $58,736 cooperative agreement to the Friends of Saguaro National Park of Tucson, Arizona, for local youth employment for natural resource monitoring and education.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of this project is to cooperatively recruit and manage youth from Tucson and surrounding communities for paid internships, placed in national parks. Participan more ST
Friends of Saguaro National Park to Receive $73,917 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $73,917 cooperative agreement to the Friends of Saguaro National Park of Tucson, Arizona, for employment opportunities for youth.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Next Gen Rangers will be assigned to the Division of Interpretation, at Saguaro National Park. The incumbent will be mentored by Chip Littlefield, Park Ranger-Education Branch Coordinator. The assigned more ST
Friends of the Los Angeles River to Receive $99,660 Grant from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $99,660 grant to the Friends of the Los Angeles River of California for youth engagement, education, and employment.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Los Angeles River is a unique resource for neighbors and communities to engage in stewardship, education and recreation activities. The River Rover has helped Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR) to el more ST
FTC-Facebook Settlement: Statement by Consumer Reports (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release:
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- FTC cites Consumer Reports investigation into Facebook's facial recognition tools
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The Federal Trade Commission today formally announced the details of its record $5 billion penalty for Facebook and restrictions to be imposed on the company in order to settle FTC charges that it violated a 2012 FTC order by deceiving users about their ability to control the privacy of their personal information.
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Full Schedule Released for 2019 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference & Expo (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education issued the following news release:
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has announced the full session schedule for the 2019 AASHE Conference & Expo to be held October 27 - 30 in Spokane, WA.
Attendees will be able to choose from more than 300 sessions, workshops, and networking meetings and visit approximately 200 posters during the con more PR
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Site Characterization, Carbon Dioxide Capture Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for site characterization and carbon dioxide capture assessment.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with energy.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher edu more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreements for Scallop Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it expects to award up to 20 cooperative agreements for scallop research.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) environment, b) natural resources and c) science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to institutions of higher education; hospitals; other nonprofits; commercial organizations; individuals'; and state, local, and Native Ame more ST
GAO Issues Report on K-12 Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on inspection and remediation efforts that protect children from exposure to lead in schools. The report (GAO-19-461R) is titled "K-12 Education: School Districts' Efforts to Address Lead-Based Paint".
The report was sent to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on July 9. Here are excerpts of summaries associa more ST
Geisinger Distributes Stop the Bleed Kits at the University of Scranton (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release:
Through engagement in the national Stop the Bleed program, Geisinger trauma services has trained more than 10,000 people on how to battle blood loss. Now, The University of Scranton is the most recent recipient in Geisinger's initiative to provide more than 2,300 bleeding-control kits to first responders and residents in northeast and central Pennsylvania.
Kathryn Bommer, TCRN, PHRN, is trauma education outr more PR
Geisinger Doctors Named Among PA Medical Society's Top Physicians Under 40 (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release:
SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Two fellowship-trained trauma surgeons and two family-medicine physicians from Geisinger have earned spots on the Pennsylvania Medical Society's list of Top Physicians Under 40.
Akram Alashari, M.D., Brian Frank, M.D., Kristin Simmons, M.D., and Jason R. Woloski, M.D., were recognized among 42 physicians statewide for their service and expertise. This year's field represents 19 m more PR
General Mills: Drop the Scissors and Grab Your Smartphone - Box Tops for Education Goes Digital (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release:
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- New user-friendly mobile app lets shoppers earn cash for their schools; program has awarded $913 million to schools since 1996
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After 23 years of clipping Box Tops, people across America can now ditch the scissors for their smartphones, earning cash for schools with the simple push of a button. Since Box Tops for Education launched in 1996, 70,000 schools have earned more than $9 more PR
Georgia Southern University Appoints Four New Leaders to Key Roles (10)
STATESBORO, Georgia, July 22 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
Georgia Southern University has tapped four new leaders for key academic roles this fall, including Ryan Schroeder, Ph.D., as Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Lisandra R. Carmichael, Ph.D., as Dean of University Libraries; Amy Heaston, Ed.D., as Interim Dean of the College of Education; and Stuart Tedders, Ph.D. ('87), as Interim Dean of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Healt more PR
Georgia State Sen. P.K. Martin Named Policy Maker of the Year (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on the behalf of State Sen. P.K. Martin, R-Lawrenceville:
On Monday, July 16th, Sen. P.K. Martin (R - Lawrenceville) was named Policy Maker of the Year by the Georgia Association of Career and Technical Educators (GACTE) for his work as Chairman of the Senate Education and Youth Committee
"I was truly honored to receive the Policy Maker of the Year Award from the Georgia Association of Career and Technical more PR
Gillian Hayes Named University of California-Irvine Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Dean of Graduate Division (10)
IRVINE, California, July 23 -- The University of California's Irvine Campus issued the following news release:
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The University of California, Irvine has named Gillian R. Hayes vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate Division, effective Sept. 1. Hayes replaces Frances Leslie, who is retiring.
A member of the UCI faculty since 2007, Hayes is currently the Robert A. an more PR
Gillibrand Announces $50k in Federal Funds for Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used to Address Skills Needs by Implementing Workforce Training Programs in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $50,000 in federal funding for Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New York (CSS Workforce NY) to provide worker training for 18 workers.
These individuals may have had difficulty finding work due to a low more PR
Global Business Travel Association Convention 2019 to Feature NDC Discussion on Center Stage (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news:
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today unveiled another Center Stage panel in an exciting line-up of compelling content for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made possible by Turkish Airlines.
The panel, The ABCs of NDC, will feature one of our industry's hottest topics - New Distribution Capability (ND more PR
Global Business Travel Association Convention to Feature One-on-One Interview With Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 22 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news:
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced a special one-on-one session in its line-up of Convention Arena content for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago.
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg will take the stage on Monday, August 5, during the Convention Arena luncheon with GBTA Chief Operating Off more PR
Global Business Travel Association: Business Travelers Happy With Travel Experience Despite 54% Having Travel Mishaps (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 23 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news:
More than half (54%) of business travelers have experienced a mishap /* while on the road for work in the last year, with 52% reporting they had a delayed flight and 40% a cancelled flight. However, the vast majority (86%) of global travelers are satisfied with their overall business travel experiences, according to the newly relaunched GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index(TM) in partnership wit more PR
Goodfellow Air Force Base: Cobra Medic of the Month (10)
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news:
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Airman 1st Class Jessica Savage was selected by her supervisors and leadership as the June Medic of the Month. She exceeded their standards of professionalism and expertise as a referrals management center technician.
Referral care helps to strengthen alliances with the local community and is in direct support of the National Defense Strategy. She has demonstrated im more PR
Gottheimer, U.S. Special Envoy Elan Carr, Community Leaders Stand Up to Anti-Semitism (10)
PARAMUS, New Jersey, July 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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- Ahead of tonight's vote, Gottheimer calls for bipartisan support for Two State Solution and Anti-BDS Legislation in Congress
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U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Elan Carr, local elected officials, and members of Jewish community groups called for comprehensive support in combating anti-Semitism in New Jersey, t more PR
Government of Bahamas: Grand Bahama Tech Hub Committee Meets to Create Strong Framework (10)
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 26 -- The government of The Bahamas issued the following news release:
Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson declared the technological future is 'now,' as he addressed the recent Tech Hub Committee Meeting at British Colonial Hilton.
The committee was established to advise the government on creation of Grand Bahama as a Tech Hub.
During the meeting, the Minister informed the committee of current and fu more PR
Government of Canada Supports Initiative to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment, Improve Access to Justice in Ontario (10)
COBOURG, Ontario, July 23 - The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
In Canada, all individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their ability to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Creating and maintaining safe workplaces where everyone - no matter their gender or gender identity - can be safe, respected a more PR
Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment, Improve Access to Justice in Nova Scotia (10)
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 26 - The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
In Canada, all individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their ability to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Creating and maintaining safe workplaces where everyone - no matter their gender or gender identity - can be safe, respect more PR
Government of The Bahamas: Ministry of Education Affirmed Importance of Faith-Based Partners at Catholic Educators Conference (10)
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 26 -- The government of The Bahamas issued the following news release:
Mrs. Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education (MOE), touted the partnership between the MOE and the Catholic Board of Education since the Sisters of Charity established the first Catholic school in The Bahamas in 1889.
Mrs. Armbrister addressed the 2019 Caribbean Association of Catholic Teachers' Biennial Conference (CACT) recently, on behalf of the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Mini more PR
Governor Abbott Reappoints Conley to Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program Advisory Board (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Will Conley to the Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program Advisory Board for a term set to expire on June 19, 2021.
The board provides assistance to the Texas Workforce Commission in awarding grant funds associated with the development of new career and technical education programs at public junior colleges, public technical institutes, and independent school distri more PR
Grand Valley State University: Engineering And Computing Recognized for Diversity Initiatives (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
Grand Valley's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC) has been recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) for its efforts surrounding diversity.
PCEC received a bronze-level award from ASEE's Diversity Recognition Program, which was the highest level award given out for the submission cycle.
According to ASEE, colleges and universities that were awarded bronze status a more PR
Grant Thornton Named a 2019 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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- Grant Thornton Earns First-Time Spot on the Disability Equality Index
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Grant Thornton was named to the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). The DEI, embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates, is the nation's most comprehensive annual b more PR
Gretchen Lenamond Named Chief Financial Officer for Rose Community Foundation (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- Rose Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Rose Community Foundation has named Gretchen Lenamond as the organization's new Chief Financial Officer, a position that manages financial and operational functions across the organization, including investment portfolio oversight, grantmaking operations, accounting and compliance functions, and technology. In this role, Lenamond works closely with the Foundation's Board of Trustees, Audit/Finance and Inve more PR
Grylls Dares Fresh Slew of Celebrities to Walk on Wild Side in Series Running Wild (10)
BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 23 -- National Geographic issued the following news release:
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- This Season's Lineup Includes: Alex Honnold, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, Bobby Bones, Cara Delevingne, Channing Tatum, Dave Bautista, Joel McHale, Rob Riggle, Zachary Quinto
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It's going to be a bear of a season when world-renowned survivalist Bear Grylls returns to his wild roots this fall with some of Hollywood's most beloved celebrities in tow. The hit adventure series RUNNING WILD WITH more PR
Haaland, Curtis Lead SOAR Act in the House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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- Bipartisan Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act would streamline the recreational permitting process
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Today, Representatives Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) Act, a bill that would make outdoor recreation more accessible to everyone by streamlining the permitting process for outfitters, educationa more PR
Harder Introduces Massive Trades and Career Education Package (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release:
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- Bills Tailored to Grow Jobs, Opportunity in Central Valley by Tackling Underinvestment in Skills Education
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After meeting with Central Valley students and parents, local educators and business leaders, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) introduced a massive bipartisan career education package designed to grow jobs in the Central Valley. The package consists of three bills, each of which a more PR
Harder Slams USDA Proposal to Take School Lunches From Poor Children (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release:
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- Estimated 265,000 Kids Could Lose Access to School Lunch, Millions More Could Lose SNAP Access
- Sixty-Three Percent of Students in Harder's District Qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch
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Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) slammed a new proposal from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which would take school lunches away from an estimated 265,000 American children living i more PR
Harris Introduces BASIC Act to Help College Students Afford Basic Needs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Tuesday introduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to ensure that college students--particularly those receiving Pell Grants or attending a community college or minority-serving institution--are able to afford basic, day-to-day necessities. Co-sponsors of the BASIC Act include U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Elizab more PR
Harris, Nadler Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, on Tuesday introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress.
"Times have changed -- marijuana should not be a crime," said Sen. Harris. "We need to start regulat more PR
Harris, Rubio, Booker Introduce Legislation to Establish Commission Devoted to Uplifting Black Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation to establish the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. The Commission would be housed within the United States Commission on Civil Rights' Office and would recommend policies to improve current government programs. U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) introduced companion le more PR
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Makes Regional Business Data Available to All (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC issued the following news:
Gathering valuable economic and demographic data for the Harrisburg region's business climate just got easier. Thanks to the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC's new partnership with LocalIntel, business data about the Harrisburg region, including customer base, competition, economic indicators, demographics and much more, is now just a few clicks away.
"As the Harrisburg region's economi more PR
Harvard Law School: Are Americans Getting Enough Fiber? (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 25 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Harvard Law School issued the following news:
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- The U.S. is falling behind in fiber optic technology, but cities and localities are leading the way.
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Imagine an internet connection so fast and clear that all the musicians in an orchestra can play their instruments from their own homes in perfect time with colleagues scattered across the country. Imagine students in a tiny rural school taking high-level science classes taugh more PR
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Disciplinary Actions (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 25 -- The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Office of Administrative Hearings issued the following news release:
The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of June 2019 taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawaii. These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results of conte more PR
HaysMed Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader (10)
HAYS, Kansas, July 23 -- Hays Medical Center issued the following news:
HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition HaysMed's commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are d more PR
Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association Applauds Introduction of National Woodstove Changeout Bill (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association issued the following news release:
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) voiced its strong support for the introduction of the Wood Heaters Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 (WHERA). Introduced by Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), this bill would create a federally-funded program to encourage woodstove changeouts throughout the U.S. and territories.
HPBA has worked with states, tribes more PR
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Announces $500 Million Investment in India to Drive Innovation and Growth (10)
NEW DELHI, India, July 24 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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- HPE Will Invest $500 Million in India Over The Next 5 Years to Grow Its Operations, Research And Development, Manufacturing And Employee Base in The Country.
- HPE's Investment Is Supporting The Indian Government's Initiatives in Eeducation, Ehealth And Digital Villages.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced its plan to invest $500 mil more PR
Highs & Lows of Higher Education Analysed at Education International Congress (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 21 -- Education International issued the following news:
Participants at the higher education caucus learnt from academics from all over the world on topics ranging from the lack of funds, privatisation and commercialisation of higher education to precarious employment conditions and attacks on academic freedom.
The caucus that brings together employees from higher and further education was opened today 20 July by former Education International (EI) General Secretary Fr more PR
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities to Host Fifth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 24 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host its Fifth PreK-12/Higher Education Collaboration Symposium, a pre-conference event, taking place Oct. 5, 2019, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois.
The Symposium will feature presentations on student success initiatives implemented between colleges, universities and school districts more PR
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Receives HK$5 Million Donation From Tin Ka Ping Foundation (10)
KOWLOON, Hong Kong, July 24 -- The University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
Following a HK$3 million donation from the Tin Ka Ping Foundation (Foundation) last year in support of the development of gifted education at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), HKUST received yet another donation of HK$5 million today from the Foundation for "Tin Ka Ping Education Fund" (the Fund) - a permanent fund for the University's Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) t more PR
Horticulture New Zealand: Recognised Seasonal Employers Scheme Benefits the Pacific by More Than $50 Million (10)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 24 -- The Horticulture New Zealand issued the following news release:
The Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) scheme benefited the Pacific Islands by more than $50 million last year while at the same time, helping New Zealand's horticulture industry to keep up with production.
'It's because of the scheme's success and vital role in our industry that we would like to see the scheme expand and more Pacific people be able to take up opportunities in New Zealand,' say more PR
House Conducted Three Committee Hearings for July 23 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted three committee hearings for July 23:
RESTORING THE PARTNERSHIP: THE FUTURE OF FEDERALISM IN AMERICA
Committee on Oversight and Reform: Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing entitled "Restoring the Partnership: The Future of Federalism in America". Testimony was heard from Representative Bishop of Utah; and public witnesses.
REHABILITATION FOR MULTIEMPLOYER PENSIONS ACT OF 2019; HUMANITARIAN STANDARDS FOR INDIVI more ST
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Report on Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (Part 1 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-159, pt. 2) on legislation (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on July 19.
Purpose and Summary
The purpose of H.R. 397, the Rehabilitati more ST
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Report on Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-159, pt. 2) on legislation (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on July 19.
Explanation of Amendments
The Amendment in the Nature of a Su more ST
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Report on Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-159, pt. 2) on legislation (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on July 19.
Continues from Part 2 of 3
H.R. 397 FAILS TO ENSURE THE CONTI more ST
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From SunTrust Banks (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by William H. Rogers Jr., chairman and CEO of SunTrust Banks, at a hearing entitled "Next Megabank? Examining the Proposed Merger of SunTrust and BB&T":
"On behalf of SunTrust I would like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss the proposed merger with BB&T. I am Bill Rogers and since June 2011, I have been the Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank. I have also been the company's Chairman since more PR
House Financial Services Task Force Issues Hearing Memo on Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting, Credit Scoring (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The House Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology issued the following hearing memorandum:
To: Members, Committee on Financial Services
From: FSC Majority Staff
Subject: July 25, 2019, "Examining the Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting and Credit Scoring to Expand Access to Credit"
The Task Force on Financial Technology will hold a hearing entitled, "Examining the Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting and Credit Scoring to Expand Access to Credit," more PR
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on Homeland Security Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-163) on legislation (H.R. 2203) to increase transparency, accountability and community engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide independent oversight of border security activities, improve training for agents and officers of Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The report was advanced by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, on July 19.
Excerpts of t more ST
House Homeland Security Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New Jersey State Police (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 23 -- The House Homeland Security subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery issued the following testimony by Maj. Louis Bucchere, commanding officer of the New Jersey State Police Emergency Management Section, at a field hearing entitled "Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency Preparedness for Underserved Populations":
"On behalf of Colonel Patrick J. Callahan of the New Jersey State Police, who also serves as the State Director of Emerg more PR
House Judiciary Committee Issues Testimony From HHS Director Hayes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued the following testimony by Jonathan Hayes, director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement for the Administration for Children and Families in the Health and Human Services Department, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of Family Separation and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Short-Term Custody under the Trump Administration":
"It is my honor to appear today, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). My name is Jo more PR
House Labor Subcommittee Issues Testimony From XPO Logistics (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Education and Labor subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions issued the following testimony by Josue Alvarez, misclassified truck driver at XPO Logistics, at a hearing entitled "Protecting the Right to Organize Act: Modernizing America's Labor Laws":
"My name is Josue Alvarez from Bell Gardens, California. I'm 26 years old and I am a misclassified truck driver at XPO Logistics.
"I am honored to speak with you today about the "Protecting the Right to Org more PR
House Labor Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Protecting Right to Organize Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions issued the following hearing information: Protecting the Right to Organize Act: Modernizing America's Labor Laws at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building at 10:15 a.m. on July 25:
Witnesses
* Charlotte Garden, Co-Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development and Associate Professor, Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, WA
* Josue Israel Alvarez, Bell Gradens, CA
* G. Roger King, more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following testimony by Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, at a hearing entitled "Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part II":
"My name is Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids works to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences in the United States and around the world. more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New York University (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following testimony by Ray Niaura, interim chair of the Department of Epidemiology at the College of Global Public Health at New York University, at a hearing entitled "Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part I":
"Thank you for holding this important hearing on a topic of great concern to the nation's public health. I'm privileged to appear before you this morning to more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following testimony by Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, at a hearing entitled "Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part I":
"My name is Meredith Berkman and I represent Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, "PAVe", a grassroots group founded over a year ago by three concerned moms.
"Thank you so much for inviting us to testify at tod more PR
House Passes Rep. Stevens' Building Blocks of STEM Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1665, the Building Blocks of STEM Act, a bipartisan bill led by Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11), the Chairwoman of the House Science Subcommittee on Research and Technology. The Building Blocks of STEM Act is the first bill Rep. Stevens introduced as a Member of Congress, and it is Rep. Stevens' first bill to pass the House of Representatives.
The bill instructs more PR
House Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Census Bureau Director Dillingham (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham at a hearing entitled "Beyond the Citizenship Question: Repairing the Damage and Preparing to Count 'We the People' in 2020":
"Thank you for inviting me to be with you today. I appreciate the support of Congress and this Subcommittee's commitment to the U.S. Census Bureau's preparations to conduct the 2020 Census. Speaking more PR
House Schedules 14 Committee Hearings for July 24 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. House of Representatives scheduled 14 committee hearings for July 24:
Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Unaccompanied Children Program: Ensuring the Safety of Children in HHS Care", 9 a.m., 2359 Rayburn.
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, budget and oversight hearing on the White House Office of Scienc more ST
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NOAA Director Uccellini (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Environment issued the following testimony by Louis Uccellini, director of the National Weather Service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, at a field hearing entitled "Weathering the Storm: Improving Hurricane Resiliency through Research":
"I am Dr. Louis Uccellini, Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS). Within the NWS, NOAA's more PR
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rice University (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Environment issued the following testimony by Jim Blackburn, co-director of the Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disaster Center at Rice University, at a field hearing entitled "Weathering the Storm: Improving Hurricane Resiliency through Research":
"The Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disaster (SSPEED) Center is an interdisciplinary research entity formed at Rice Univ more PR
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by John C. Warner, president and Chief Technology Officer of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, at a hearing entitled "Benign by Design: Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry":
"Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the subject of Green Chemistry, and its importance to protect our nation's environment while maintaining and growing our industrial more PR
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Conger Construction Group (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by Justin Conger, president of Conger Construction Group, at a hearing entitled "Is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act a Help or Hinderance to Main Street?":
"I'm honored for the opportunity to testify before the committee today on how the Tax Cuts and Job Acts helps Small Businesses.
"My name is Justin Conger, 2nd generation Owner and President of Conger Construction Group. On behalf of Conger Construction Group, more PR
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Sysusa Inc. (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by Muneer Baig, founder and CEO of Sysusa Inc., at a hearing entitled "Is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act a Help or Hinderance to Main Street?":
"I would like to start by thanking you for inviting me to speak with you today about the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on my and other small businesses.
"I am the Founder & CEO of SYSUSA, Inc., a HUBZone Certified Women- and Minority-Owned Small Business base more PR
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship issued the following testimony by Matthew Keesling, manager at Bures' Organic Family Farm, and testified on behalf of the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship, at a hearing entitled "Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Businesses":
"Good morning, My name is Matthew Keesling and I am the veteran's liaison for the Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship and I work on a small organic more PR
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Flatirons Young Farmers Coalition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship issued the following testimony by Meri Lillia Mullins, manager of Lighthearted Ranch and testified on behalf of the Flatirons Young Farmers Coalition, at a hearing entitled "Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Businesses":
"First, I would like to extend my thanks for the invitation to testify here today. Thank you for holding this hearing and for the opportunity more PR
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Young Farmers Coalition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship issued the following testimony by Jason Grimm, owner of Grimm Family Farm and testified on behalf of the National Young Farmers Coalition and the Eastern Iowa Young Farmers Coalition, at a hearing entitled "Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Businesses":
"Thank you for this opportunity to share my experiences as a young and beginning farmer. Congresswoman Finken more PR
House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National School Transportation Association (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by John Benish Jr., president of the National School Transportation Association, at a hearing entitled hearing entitled "Examining the Federal Role in Improving School Bus Safety":
"On behalf of the National School Transportation Association, thank you for calling this hearing today and the invitation to testify. This Committee has a long and distinguished recor more PR
House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Sue Fulton, chief administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, at a hearing entitled hearing entitled "Examining the Federal Role in Improving School Bus Safety":
"Good afternoon. I'm here representing the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and Governor Murphy, and we're grateful for the opportunity to speak on such an important topic.
"Last ye more PR
House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From NTSB Deputy Director Poland (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Kristin Poland, deputy director of the Office of Highway Safety at the National Transportation Safety Board, at a hearing entitled hearing entitled "Examining the Federal Role in Improving School Bus Safety":
"Thank you for inviting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to testify before you today regarding our investigations and safety recommendati more PR
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-164) on legislation (H.R. 3504) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, to provide for improvements to the specially adapted housing program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, on July 22.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Purpose and Summary
H.R. 3504, the "Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement of 2019," was introduced by Representative Gus Bil more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Testimony From Latinos for Secure Retirement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued the following testimony by Abigail Zapote, executive director of the Latinos for a Secure Retirement, at a legislative hearing on the Social Security 2100 Act:
"My name is Abigail Zapote and I am the Executive Director of the Latinos for a Secure Retirement coalition. Our organizations represent the more than 58 million Latinos in the United States1, nearly one out of every five Americans, and the fastest growing and youngest ethn more PR
Hoyer Meets With Leadership of University of Maryland Student Government Association (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) met with incoming University of Maryland Student Government Association President Ireland Lesley and Director of Government Advocacy Samay Kindra.
"I enjoyed meeting with President Lesley and Director Kindra this afternoon to discuss how Congress is working to address the rising cost of higher education," said Congressman Hoyer. "I am working closely with Chair of the E more PR
IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Paychex Headline Risk and Insurance Management Society ERM Conference Speaker Lineup (10)
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release:
With enterprise risk management (ERM) programs continuing to gain traction as a critical strategic and operational capability for organizations around the world, RIMS, the risk management society(R), proudly announces the program for one of its signature events - RIMS ERM Conference 2019.
Scheduled for November 4 - 5 at The Roosevelt New Orleans hotel, the two-day conference features business and more PR
ICYMI: Rep. Lee Hosts Roundtable for Student Veterans in Southern Nevada (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 23 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, Rep. Susie Lee hosted a roundtable for southern Nevada student veterans at Touro University. Rep. Lee spoke with student veterans, advocates, and college administrators to hear about their education experiences, and discuss solutions to improve their lives and help them succeed in higher education and beyond.
KLAS (CBS): Congresswoman Susie Lee made her way to Touro University in Henderson tod more PR
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointments to Committee for Agricultural Education, Governors State University (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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- Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration:
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ILLINOIS COMMITTEE FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
Erika Allen will serve on the Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education.* Allen is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Operations for the Urban Growers Collective and the Co-Owner o more PR
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, Gov. JB Pritzker took the following bill action:
Bill Number: HB 35
Description: Reassigns the administration of the Grow Your Own Teacher preparation program from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to Grow Your Own Illinois.
Action: Signed
Effective: Immediately
Bill Number: HB 245
Description: Defines mobile carrying device and outlines requirements for operating one.
Action: S more PR
Illinois State Sen. Manar's Legislation Creating Property Tax Relief Task Force Becomes Law (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill:
A new bipartisan task force will be created to find ways to save taxpayers money under a new law sponsored by State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker.
Senate Bill 1932 creates the Property Tax Relief Task Force, which will explore potential solutions to reducing Illinois' high property tax rates and ma more PR
Illinois State Sen. Martinez Law Works to Place Teachers in Hard-To-Staff Schools (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 26 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Sen. Iris Y. Martinez, D-Chicago:
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez's measure expanding the ability of schools and future teachers to participate in the Grow Your Own Teacher program became law today.
The Grow Your Own Teacher initiative is a program designed to train people to become teachers in hard-to-staff schools.
"Illinois is dealing with a teacher shortage, so more PR
Illinois State Sen. Peters Extends Services for Youth Leaving DCFS Under New Law (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 26 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago:
Youth who are transitioning out of DCFS care will be eligible to receive support from various state agencies under a measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that was signed into law today.
"Former foster children between the ages of 19 and 21 have a significantly higher risk of facing many hardships, including homelessness, su more PR
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation With the State of Eritrea (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On July 22, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation [1] with the State of Eritrea.
Eritrea has recently emerged from a long period of conflict and international sanctions, which together deprived the country of vital investment, trading opportunities and external support, and left the economy in a difficult situation. Notwithstanding these c more PR
IMF Issues Statement on Fifth and Final Review of Egypt's Economic Reform Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following statement by David Lipton, acting managing director and chairman:
On July 24, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fifth and final review of Egypt's economic reform program supported by an arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The completion of the review allows the authorities to draw the equivalent of SDR 1,432.76 million (about US$2 billion). This brings total more PR
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Panama (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alejandro Santos, visited Panama during July 17-23, 2019, invited by the Panamanian authorities. At the end of the visit Mr. Santos issued the following statement:
"While Panama remains among the most dynamic economies in Latin America, the economic recovery has been slower than anticipated. Real GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the more PR
Independent Women's Forum: New Book - Checking Progressive Privilege (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release:
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- Carrie Lukas reveals how marginalizing and stereotyping conservatives has warped political environment
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The concepts of white, heterosexual, and male privilege have long been understood and discussed. But a different form of privilege--Progressive Privilege--has been overlooked. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) is pleased to announce that on July 23, Encounter Books will release Checking Progr more PR
Indiana U.S. Attorney: Former Indianapolis Public Schools Teacher's Union President Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Josh Minkler, issued the following news release:
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- Defendant stole over $100,000
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United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today that Rhondalyn Cornett, 54, of Indianapolis has entered a plea of guilty to embezzling over $100,000 from the teachers' union.
According to the plea agreement, Cornett was the president of the Indianapolis Education Association, the union that represents th more PR
Indiana University: Language Roadmap Sets Course for Strengthening Indiana's International Identity (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, July 26 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
The Center for the Study of Global Change at the Indiana University Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies recently published the Indiana Language Roadmap (https://global.indiana.edu/research/indiana-language-roadmap/), a plan to strengthen cross-cultural and language skills across the state's citizenry and workforce.
The Indiana Language Roadmap -- supported by a tw more PR
Indianapolis International Airport: Art & Soul Program Travels to Indy Airport to Perform Musical Series (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- Indianapolis International Airport issued the following news release:
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- Local musicians to help welcome the 2019 National Urban League Conference
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The Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Urban League and the Indianapolis Airport Authority are partnering to welcome travelers arriving for the 2019 National Urban League Conference at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The public is welcome to attend a two-day, free performance of th more PR
Institute for Musculoskeletal Science & Education Assigned Patent for Implant with Bone Contacting Elements (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 27 -- Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has been assigned a patent (No. 10,357,377, initially filed March 13, 2017) developed by five co-inventors for an "implant with bone contacting elements having helical and undulating planar geometries." The co-inventors are Joseph M. Nyahay, Eagleville, Pennsylvania, Edward J. McShane III, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Sean S. Bishop, Malvern, Pennsylvania, Christopher J. Ryan, Lincoln U more PT
Institution of Engineering and Technology: More Than Half of Parents Struggle to Help Kids Engineer Their Futures (10)
HERTS, England, July 24 -- The Institution of Engineering and Technology issued the following news release:
In good news for the future of engineering, new research shows nearly a quarter (24%) of parents say their children have expressed an interest in engineering as a future career.
However, the research from the Institution of Engineering and Technology shows almost a third (31%) of mums and dads feel they would struggle to describe what an engineer actually does - this is despite 95% of pa more PR
Insurance Information Institute: Insurance Rating Variables - A Closer Look (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
ARLINGTON, VA & NEW YORK - Rating variables are an indispensable tool for setting the cost of insurance and restricting their use can have unintended consequences, according to a new paper released jointly by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) and the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
"Insurance Rating Variables: What they are and why they matter" explains why actuaries apply variab more PR
International Association for Dental Research Applauds the Lancet Series on Oral Health, Addresses Commentary (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24 -- The International Association for Dental Research issued the following news release:
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) applauds the addition of Oral Health to the Series from the Lancet Journals. This two-part series is an excellent compilation of global epidemiologic data on the health and economic burden of oral diseases, the social and commercial determinants of oral diseases, and the neglect of oral diseases in larger global health pol more PR
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association: ETC Wins 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Central United States Interoperability Hub (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release:
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) today announced ETC has been awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Private Sector Award for the development of a central United States interoperability hub across seven participating toll agencies in three states (Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas), meeting National Interoperability Standards and paving the way for a national i more PR
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association: Illinois Tollway Wins 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Developing System to Handle Major Move Illinois Capital Campaign (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release:
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) today announced Illinois Tollway has been awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Toll Operations, Engineering and Maintenance for the development of a new back office system designed to handle significant growth over the life of the major, 15-year capital campaign, Move Illinois, including the Tollway's first ca more PR
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Wins 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Technology Helping Traffic Flow and Travel Times (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release:
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- PTC Selected for Technology Award for the Development of Web Based Application to Monitor Roadways for Early Detection and Response to Emergencies
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The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) today announced the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (link is external) has been awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Technology for the developmen more PR
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association: Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Wins 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Selmon West Extension Project (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release:
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) today announced Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority has been awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Customer Service and Marketing Outreach for community engagement and creative solutions helping to mitigate adverse impacts during construction of the Selmon Extension project on businesses and residents along more PR
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association: Transurban North America Wins 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Northern Virginia 395 Express Lane Project (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association issued the following news release:
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) today announced Transurban North America has been awarded the 2019 Toll Excellence Award for Administration and Finance for innovative financing of the 395 Northern Virginia Express Lanes project. Transurban North America's showed excellence in securing innovative finance mechanisms to fund the development of an eig more PR
International Data: Stationary Devices in Motion (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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- Desktop Renewals Ahead of Windows 7 End of Life Drive EMEA PC Market in 2019 Q2
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The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) traditional PC market (desktops, notebooks, and workstations) grew YoY in 2019Q2 (+1.1% YoY) and totaled 16.4 million units, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). Once again, the commercial space drov more PR
International Effort to Build Synthetic Cells Led By University of Minnesota-Based Collaboration (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release:
A University of Minnesota-based research collaboration received a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant to accelerate efforts to develop synthetic cells. Kate Adamala, an assistant professor in the U of M College of Biological Sciences' Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, is the lead investigator for the Build-a-Cell Research Coordination Network, an international collabo more PR
International Journal of Asian Studies Issues 3 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, July 24 -- The International Journal of Asian Studies, a journal that says it features English-language forum for research in the humanities and social sciences, published three research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* Cross-Jurisdictional Trade and Contract Enforcement in Qing China
* Journey to the East: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Early Reception of St. Augustine in China
* Policies and Counterstrategies: State-Sponsored Filiality and F more PR
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching Issues 15 Research Articles in Issue June 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, a peer-reviewed journal that aims to bridge the gap between coaching and sports science, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its Issue June 2019 edition:
* A comparative biomechanical analysis of the performance level on chasse step in table tennis
* A log-linear analysis of efficiency in elite basketball applied to observational methodology
* Are professional footballers becoming light more PR
International Organization for Migration: Tackling Human Trafficking in Tajikistan (10)
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, July 23 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release:
So far this year the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tajikistan has provided direct assistance to 17 victims of trafficking and prevented eight other cases of potential trafficking, most of whom were male. This is a big increase from 2018, when over the course of an entire year IOM Tajikistan assisted 20 adult Tajik nationals, 19 of them women, to ret more PR
International Rescue Committee Issues Statement on Yemen Peace Talks (10)
SANA'A, Yemen, July 25 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by Yemen Country Director Frank Mc Manus:
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- The International Rescue Committee continues to call for a nationwide ceasefire.
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As the Yemen peace process continues, efforts to date have failed to translate into real improvements for the people of Yemen. The Stockholm peace agreement is threatened as fighting around Hodeidah City intensifies, and conflict continues on numerous fronts across t more PR
International Rescue Committee: Refugee Women Could Generate Up to $1.4 Trillion to Annual Global GDP (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release:
In accessing paid, decent work, refugee women face restrictive labor market laws, increased threat of violence, discrimination, as well as regulatory and administrative barriers.
According to a new analysis conducted by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS), in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), refugee women could generate up to $1.4 trillion to annual more PR
Interprofessional Western University of Health Sciences Team Publishes Previously Unseen Discovery of Obturator Nerve (10)
POMONA, California, July 23 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Western University of Health Sciences issued the following news release:
A routine assignment in Western University of Health Sciences' anatomy lab has resulted in a discovery previously unseen in medical literature, with the findings published today in a prestigious journal.
Two separate teams of WesternU students discovered cases where the cutaneous branch of the obturator nerve (CBO), which usually remains in the thigh, ran into the foot. more PR
Iowa State University: Family Experience Influences Diabetes Risk, Management for African Americans (10)
AMES, Iowa, July 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
African American families not only share a higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, but many myths and misconceptions about the disease are often passed on from one generation to the next.
To understand how family experiences influence risk and management of the disease, a team of Iowa State University researchers interviewed parents and adult children of 20 African American families with strong histor more PR
Ipswich, Mass. Students Honored by White House and EPA for Environmental Project (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
A group of students from Ipswich, Mass. were recognized today as awardees of the 2019 President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). The program recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects by K-12 youth. These students demonstrate the initiative, creativity, and applied problem-solving skills needed to tackle environmental problems and find sustainable solutions.
The Ipswich Gr more PR
Ireland Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland's 2018 Annual Report Highlights 43% Increase in Research Funding From Industry to Euros46 Million (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 22 -- The Ireland Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation issued the following news:
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has today launched its 2018 annual report, reflecting on a significant year of collaboration and achievement. The national foundation for investment in research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Ireland, SFI has significantly increased the economic return it generates from public funding, delivering an inc more PR
Ireland Department of Education & Skills: National Student Accommodation Strategy (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 26 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
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- 6,691 PBSA Bed Spaces Completed by End Q2, 2019
- Continued progress towards Student Accommodation goals
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The Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor T.D. and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English T.D. today, as part of Project Ireland 2040, released the end Q2 2019 progress report on th more PR
Ireland Minister of State Kyne Announces Language Planning Allocation of More Than EUR 1.7m Under Language Planning Process (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 22 -- The Ireland Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued the following news release:
The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Sean Kyne T.D., announced today, Monday, the 22nd of July 2019, that the Department is providing Udaras na Gaeltachta and Foras na Gaeilge with an allocation totalling more than EUR 1.7m to aid with the implementation of the language planning process during the current y more PR
Ireland Ministers of State Congratulate South Donegal Community on Language Plan (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 24 -- The Ireland Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued the following news release:
In an event organised this evening in Sliabh Liag Tourism Centre, the Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the islands Sean Kyne TD alongside Joe McHugh TD, Minister for Education and Skills congratulated the local community on the commencement of the implementation of the South Donegal language plan. The Government meeting more PR
IRS Has Begun Sending Letters to Virtual Currency Owners Advising Them to Pay Back Taxes, File Amended Returns; Part of Agency's Larger Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release:
The Internal Revenue Service has begun sending letters to taxpayers with virtual currency transactions that potentially failed to report income and pay the resulting tax from virtual currency transactions or did not report their transactions properly.
"Taxpayers should take these letters very seriously by reviewing their tax filings and when appropriate, amend past returns a more PR
ISACA Shares Insights From Tech Executive Summits on Technology Challenges, Skills Gaps and More (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 24 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release:
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- Security Leaders' Summit and IT Audit Leaders Summit offer an inside look at issues and solutions from top experts
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During ISACA's recent 2019 North America CACS conference, senior executives in cybersecurity and IT audit participated in summits addressing challenges, best practices, lessons learned and insights into the latest technology challenges and solut more PR
ISSA Launches Cleaning Management Institute Consulting Program (10)
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 23 -- ISSA, formerly the International Sanitary Supply Association, issued the following news release:
ISSA is pleased to announce the launch of its new Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) Consulting Program. Developed in collaboration with Cleaning Change Solutions, the CMI Consulting Program helps cleaning organizations advance and reorganize their operations and systems through a holistic, seven-step approach.
"We have learned from industry professionals--specific more PR
Issues in Accounting Education Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in May 2019 Edition (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, July 23 -- The Issues in Accounting Education, a journal from the American Accounting Association that says it features research, commentaries, instructional resources and book reviews that assist accounting faculty in teaching and that address important issues in accounting education, published four research articles on the following topics in its May 2019 edition:
* "The Winter Oak": Inspiring Passion for Teaching
* Embezzlement at the Grandview Community Recreation Associ more PR
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation Gives $23 Million to Cleveland Clinic's Global Leadership and Learning Institute (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 23 -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release:
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- Gift focused on developing future executive leaders in healthcare
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A generous gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation will enable Cleveland Clinic to create a program focused on developing future leaders in healthcare, while expanding its focus on global leadership and learning.
The $23 million gift will accelerate innovative leadership courses at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mand more PR
Jackson Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Receives National Education Award (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, July 22 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news:
Dionne Woody was recognized by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Central MS Chapter with its prestigious Education Award. She was one of three outstanding professional women honored in the areas of Economic Empowerment, Education, and Health. Awards were presented at the organization's High Tea event held this spring at the Hilton Jackson.
Woody currently serves as an Assistant Superintendent for more PR
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Discovery Projects to Explore Disaster Health, Ethical Robots, School Safety (10)
LAUREL, Maryland, July 23 -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release:
Three principal investigators from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, were among researchers from across the Johns Hopkins enterprise to earn funding in the fifth round of the JHU Discovery Awards program.
The program was launched in 2015 by Johns Hopkins President Ronald Daniels, Provost Robert Lieberman and the deans and direc more PR
Joint Commission Recognizes Five Hospitals as 2019 Expert Contributors for Leading ECQM Knowledge, Utilization (10)
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, July 23 -- The Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) issued the following news release:
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- Expert Contributors to share eCQM practices and successes in webinar series
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The Joint Commission has recognized five hospitals/health care systems as 2019 Pioneers in Quality(TM) Expert Contributors for their efforts to lead electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) knowledge and utilization. This year's Exp more PR
Journal of Chemical Education Issues 38 Research Articles in July 9, 2019 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Journal of Chemical Education, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society, published 38 research articles, including the following topics, in its July 9, 2019 edition:
* 26th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, July 18-23, 2020, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
* A 3D-Printable Dual Beam Spectrophotometer with Multiplatform Smartphone Adaptor
* A Macroscale Model for Hands-On Activities Demonstrating Transmission Electron Microscopy
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Journal of Classics Teaching Issues 19 Research Articles in Spring 2019 Edition (10)
WATFORD, England, July 26 -- The Journal of Classics Teaching, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors for teachers of Latin, ancient Greek, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History internationally from the Classical Association, published 19 research articles on the following topics in its Spring 2019 edition:
* Adapting antiquity: using tiered texts to increase Latin reading proficiency
* An examination of teacher questioning in a Y more PR
Journal of Educational Computing Research Issues 9 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The Journal of Educational Computing Research, a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary scholarly journal that says it features reports and critical analyses on educational computing for both theorists and practitioners, published nine research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* A Validation Study of the Internet-Specific Epistemic Justification Inventory With Norwegian Preservice Teachers
* Adding Self-Efficacy Features to an Online Statistics Le more PR
Journal of Family Issues Issues 7 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The Journal of Family Issues, a journal that says it focuses on contemporary social issues and social problems related to marriage and family life, from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, published seven research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition:
* "But All Kids Yell at Their Parents, Don't They?": Social Norms About Child-to-Parent Abuse in Australia
* "My Brother Was His Little Angel; I Was the Problem Child": Pe more PR
Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology Issues 11 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- The Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology, a journal that says it features studies on neuroanesthesiology from the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Neuroanaesthesia and Critical Care Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Korean Society of Neuroanesthesia, Japanese Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care, Indian Society of Neuroanesthesiology and Critical Care and Thai Society for Neuroanesthesia, published 11 research articles on more PR
Journal of Open Innovation-Technology, Market & Complexity Issues 16 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, July 22 -- The Journal of Open Innovation-Technology, Market and Complexity, a scientific peer-reviewed open access journal that says it aims to overcome the growth limits of capitalism for the sustainability of human life by Schumpeter, Keynes, Political-Economy, Complexity Theory and other new creative approaches, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* A Case Study of the Korean Government's Preparation for the Fourth Industrial more PR
Journal of Planning Education & Research Issues 17 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- The Journal of Planning Education and Research, a peer-reviewed journal that says it serves as a forum for planning educators and scholars (from both academia and practice) to present results from teaching and research that advance the profession and improve planning practice from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, published 17 research articles, including the following topics, in its June 2019 edition:
* Assembling Policy: Transantiago, Human De more PR
Journal of Planning Literature Issues 3 Research Articles in August 2019 Edition (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- The Journal of Planning Literature, a journal that says it aims to give the reader an understanding of the state of knowledge for use in research or professional practice in planning and design from the Ohio State University, published three research articles on the following topics in its August 2019 edition:
* Crystal Balls and Black Boxes: What Makes a Good Forecast?
* On Time and Planning: Opening Futures by Cultivating a "Sense of Now"
* Qualitative Comparative more PR
Journal of Research on Leadership Education Issues 3 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- The Journal of Research on Leadership Education, a peer-reviewed journal that says it provides an international venue for scholarship and discourse on the teaching and learning of leadership across the many disciplines that inform the field of educational leadership from the University Council for Educational Administration, published three research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Counselors as Leaders Who Advocate for Undocumen more PR
Kaiser Permanente Increases Access to Its Best-in-Nation Care in Prince William County, Va., With 21st-Century Medical Center (10)
GAINESVILLE, Virginia, July 24 -- Prince William County's Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
Kaiser Permanente will open a new five-story, state-of-the-art multi-specialty medical center in Woodbridge, Va. This new medical center, which will open in 2021, will support the growing demand for Kaiser Permanente's award-winning health care and coverage in and around Prince William County.
Kaiser Permanente is recognized nationally and regionally as one of the top more PR
Kaiser Permanente: CT Scans During Pregnancy Have Increased Over 2 Decades (10)
OAKLAND, California, July 24 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release:
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- Large, multicenter study among the first to quantify exposure to ionizing radiation.
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The use of computed tomography, or CT, scans during pregnancy -- which exposes mothers and fetuses to ionizing radiation -- has increased significantly over 21 years in the United States and Ontario, Canada.
According to a large, multicenter study of advanced medical imaging in pregnancy, published in JAMA Net more PR
Kaiser Permanente: New Medical Center Increases Access to Best-In-Nation Care (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 24 -- Kaiser Permanente issued the following news release:
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- New state-of-the-art medical center in Woodbridge, Virginia, will provide 24/7 access to Kaiser Permanente's award-winning medical care.
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Kaiser Permanente will open a new 5-story, state-of-the-art multispecialty medical center in Woodbridge, Virginia. This new medical center, which will open in 2021, will support the growing demand for Kaiser Permanente's award-winning health care and coverage more PR
Kansas Department of Agriculture to Host Jon Schallert Business Development Workshop (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 22 -- The Kansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host a business development workshop featuring Jon Schallert in Abilene on Monday and Tuesday, October 7-8. Schallert, an internationally recognized speaker and business expert, will present a workshop titled "New Rules of Business Success."
The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host a business development workshop featuring Jon Schallert in Abilene o more PR
Kansas Gov. Kelly Announces Appointment to Midwestern Higher Education Compact (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 25 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news:
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Aaron Otto, Roeland Park, to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
"We are excited to have Aaron to represent Kansas in the Midwestern Higher Education Compact," Kelly said. "Kansas has unique educational needs and deserves a passionate and experienced leader."
The compact provides greater higher education opportunities and services in the Midwestern region, with the goal of fur more PR
Kansas Gov. Kelly Appoints Three Members to the Kansas State Fair Board (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 25 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news:
Governor Laura Kelly appointed Dylan Evans, Sarah Green, and Kathy Brazle to the Kansas State Fair board.
"The Kansas state fair is an important part of Kansas' story," Kelly said. "It's a cherished annual tradition, and Kansans deserve board members who are passionate about our history and culture. Dylan, Sarah, and Kathy encapsulate this passion."
The board acts as the showcase of Kansas agriculture, commerce more PR
Kansas Rural Center Announces Panelists for Town Hall in Garden City (10)
WHITING, Kansas, July 23 -- The Kansas Rural Center issued the following news release:
Panelists speaking at the upcoming Kansas Rural Center Town Hall meeting on July 30th in Garden City have been announced and include Dorothy Barnett, Executive Director of the Climate and Energy Project, Jeremy Cowan Assistant Professor of Sustainable Food Production Systems at K-State, Bertha Mendoza from the K-State Research and Extension Southwest Kansas Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, and T more PR
Kelly Announces $1.2 Million Federal Grant to Museum of Science, Industry to Promote Youth Awareness, Interest in STEM Careers (10)
MATTESON, Illinois, July 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL02) announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a $1.2 million federal grant that will allow the museum to directly connect students with specific field trip experiences linked to STEM careers.
"This grant will help customize museum programming in a way that will genuinely resonate with our young people and inspire them to pursue STEM careers more PR
Kelly Announces Second Federal Grant to Museum of Science and Industry for STEM Learning (10)
MATTESON, Illinois, July 26 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL02) announced today that the Museum of Science and Industry has been awarded a second federal grant for STEM learning. The $98,157 grant will research and identify best practices used by STEM-centered schools to promote STEM equity and diversity.
Last week, the museum received a $1.2 million federal grant that will allow the museum to directly connect students with speci more PR
Ken Carroll Elected to Ducks Unlimited's National Board (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
Ken Carroll, of Brandon, Mississippi, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonderso more PR
Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Educate Americans About Misinformation Online, Prevent the Impact of Foreign Influence Campaigns (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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- The Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act would establish a grant program at the Department of Education to help develop digital citizenship and media literacy education across grades K-12
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced new legislation to combat foreign interference campaigns by improving media literacy education that teaches students skills to identify misinformation o more PR
Kustoff Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Improve Broadband Infrastructure In Rural America (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Congressman Billy Long (MO-07) to introduce H.R. 3869, the Internet Exchange (IX) Act. This bill aims to strengthen Internet access in rural areas by promoting more Internet Exchanges across the country. Senator Blackburn introduced companion legislation, S. 1166 , in the Senate in April.
"When our rural communities thrive, the whole country thrives. Unfortunatel more PR
Landmark University of Northern Iowa Study Examines Pesticide Use in Iowa Communities (10)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, July 23 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release:
In a recently released study, the University of Northern Iowa has for the first time estimated the amount of lawn pesticides applied in four Eastern Iowa communities as part of a larger effort to reduce the amount of harmful pesticides applied to urban landscapes.
The study estimated that about 37,000 pounds of weed-killing products were applied to residential lawns in Cedar Fa more PR
Langevin Introduces Legislation to Aid Adoptive Families (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Congressman Langevin (D-RI) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen mental health services for adopted children and their families to ensure every child has a safe, permanent home. Fellow Foster Youth Caucus co-chairs Don Bacon (R-NE) and Karen Bass (D-CA) joined Langevin in introducing the bill.
Across the country, child welfare agencies work to find permanent homes for youth in foster c more PR
Language Teaching Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, July 27 -- Language Teaching, a journal that says it features second-language teaching and learning, published eight research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* Classroom-oriented research: Processing Instruction (findings and implications)
* ESP teacher education needs
* Examining lexical development in second language learners: An approximate replication of Salsbury, Crossley & McNamara (2011)
* Language learning and teaching in South African p more PR
LaRue Pierce Named University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Dean of Students (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The University of Wisconsin's Eau Claire Campus issued the following news release:
LaRue Pierce has been named dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire following a national search. He will begin his new duties Aug. 5.
Pierce will promote student success, access and development across the university; coordinate the administration of student conduct procedures; and serve as a deputy Title IX coordinator. He also will directly supervise the dire more PR
Latitude Food Allergy Care and University of California-San Francisco Health Form Strategic Alliance (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians (UBCP) foundation has signed a partnership agreement with Latitude Food Allergy Care, a food-allergy clinic based in Redwood City, to expand access to medical care for the rising number of children with food allergies and provide an important referral option for clinicians whose patients require specialty food-allergy care.
The alliance more PR
Law Council of Australia: 'Put National Security Above Politics': Temporary Exclusion Order Bill Must Go Back to PJCIS to Ensure Effectiveness, Constitutionality (10)
BRADDON, Australia, July 24 -- The Law Council of Australia issued the following news release:
The Law Council of Australia is urging the Senate to put national security above politics and refer the Temporary Exclusion Order (TEO) Bill back to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) for further review, to ensure it is not subject to constitutional challenge.
The Law Council is concerned the government has side-lined the committee in its rush to secure the Bill's more PR
Leadership Conference on Human Rights Issues Statement on Confirmation of Berger to Florida District Court (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement by Kristine Lucius, executive vice president for policy and government affairs, on the confirmation of Wendy Berger to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Berger refused to state that the Supreme Court correctly decided Brown vs. Board of Education:
"Today, senators confirmed Wendy Berger, who failed to state that Brown was correctly decided, proving that leaders on more PR
Leadership Conference on Human Rights Issues Statement on Confirmation of Buescher to Nebraska District Court (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement Kristine Lucius, executive vice president for policy and government affairs, on the confirmation of Brian Buescher to the Nebraska District Court:
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- More nominees advance after passing partisan loyalty test
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"Brian Buescher's bias against women and the LGBTQ community should have disqualified him from a lifetime position on the bench.
"But, unfazed by his record, the Senate m more PR
League of Women Voters Joins Case Opposing Criminal Penalties for Voter Eligibility Confusion (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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- Returning citizens do not deserve jail time for mistakenly casting a vote
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Today, the League of Women Voters of Texas joined as amicus in Mason-Hobbs v. Texas, arguing that genuine confusion around voter eligibility does not violate Texas state law. The brief is filed in support of Ms. Mason-Hobbs, a returning citizen who was sentenced to five years in jail for voting in the 2016 presiden more PR
Legal & General Home Finance Launches Latest Workshops in Equity Release Education Programme (10)
KENT, England, July 23 -- Legal and General Group, a provider of insurance, savings and investment management products, issued the following news release:
Legal & General Home Finance has launched a series of 'Setting the Foundations' workshops for advisers newly qualified in equity release, aimed at providing them with the knowledge and confidence to start advising clients on lifetime mortgages.
The later life lending market has grown significantly in recent years, with equity release identif more PR
Lehigh Valley Health Network-Pocono Foundation Awards Community Grants and Scholarships (10)
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Lehigh Valley Health Network issued the following news release:
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- Nearly $190,000 was awarded to community nonprofit organizations and local students pursuing health degrees during the organization's 27th Annual Grant & Scholarship Reception.
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"Next to my wedding date, I have always considered this my second favorite day of the year," said Elizabeth Wise, President, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono. "The generosity of so many allows the LVHN more PR
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill Receives Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Residency Grant (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, July 23 -- Lehigh Valley Hospital, a part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, issued the following news release:
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- HRSA awards Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill $749,859 to increase the rural workforce through the creation of new rural residency programs
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Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill a $749,859 Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RRPD) grant. This is part of a larger $20 mil more PR
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Tax Management Associates Help Six Florida Counties Uncover More Than $16 Million in New Revenue and Place Over $140 Million Back on Tax Rolls (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- LexisNexis issued the following news release:
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- Brevard County and Duval County Join a Growing List of Florida Counties Whose Homestead Exemption Program Returned Revenue Dollars Back to Tax Rolls to be Used to Fund Local Schools, Utilities and More
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WASHINGTON, DC and CHARLOTTE, NC -- LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions today announced that two Florida counties--Brevard County and Duval County--have joined four other Florida counties that have used the company's more PR
Liquid Biopsy Chip Developed at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Detects Circulating Tumor Cells in 100 Percent of Blood Samples From Stage 1-4 Breast Cancer Patients (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 23 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release:
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- Using the tendency of circulating cancer cells to adhere to carbon nanotubes, the easily mass-produced chip captures living cells and cell clusters of multiple types and sizes with high reliability and makes them available for analysis. The chip could be used to detect tumors at the earliest stages, before they can metastasize.
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Researchers at Worcester Po more PR
Littler Adds Prominent Labor Lawyer Karl Fritton (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Littler Mendelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Karl A. Fritton as a shareholder in its Philadelphia office. Fritton was previously a partner at Reed Smith LLP and a former leader of the firm's labor and employment practice group. Fritton's arrival, along with the addition of a team of labor lawyers in Chicago earlier this year, further expan more PR
Long Introduces Bill Aimed at Improving Broadband Infrastructure in Rural America (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Billy Long, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Congressman Billy Long (MO-7) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) released the following statement after H.R. 3869, the Internet Exchange (IX) Act, was introduced in the House. The bill aims to strengthen Internet access in rural and other underserved areas by promoting more Internet Exchanges across the country.
"We need to build up and expand rural broadband infrastructure," said Rep. Long. "Too often, I h more PR
Long Island Jewish Medical Center Delivers Baby-Friendly Designation (10)
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, July 22 -- Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a Northwell Health's hospital, issued the following news:
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- LIJ becomes one of 500 facilities nationally to earn Baby-Friendly status
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Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJ) has been recognized as a Baby-Friendly hospital, achieving the quality standard for best possible breast feeding support for mothers and infants in the maternity unit. LIJ earned this designation for offering new mothers the information, c more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Activates State Resources to Assist With Ongoing Cybersecurity Incident (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 24 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a state-wide Emergency Declaration in response to an ongoing cybersecurity incident that is affecting several local government agencies. The declaration makes available state resources and allows for assistance from cybersecurity experts from the Louisiana National Guard, Louisiana State Police, the Office of Technology Services and others to assist local governm more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 23 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news:
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
Gov. Edwards announced appointments to the following boards and commissions:
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Louisiana Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) was established by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to support the efforts of our citizens with disabilities to live independe more PR
Louisiana Gov. Edwards: Business Facilities Ranks Louisiana Economic Development FastStart No. 1 in Workforce Training for 10th Straight Year (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 25 -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news:
Today, Business Facilities ranked LED FastStart(R) as the nation's No. 1 state workforce training program for a record 10th consecutive year. Established in 2008, LED FastStart became the national leader in workforce training by building talent pipelines that connect Louisiana's highly skilled workforce to new and expanding economic development projects across the state.
Under the leadership of Ex more PR
Louisiana State University Alumni Association Announces First Young Alumni Advisory Council (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 22 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release:
The LSU Alumni Association has selected 13 LSU alumni to serve on the first Young Alumni Advisory Council. The association established this council to improve engagement with this unique group and to help guide future initiatives as a result of its recently launched strategic plan.
The members represent cities both in Louisiana and across the United States as well as a wide range of businesses, in more PR
Louisiana State University Grad Now Ambassador of Cabo Verde (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 26 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release:
More than 43-hundred miles separate Baton Rouge, La., from Cabo Verde. The collection of islands off the coast of Africa is the new home of LSU graduate and U.S. ambassador to Cabo Verde, John Jefferson, or "Jeff," Daigle.
"It's really been a great career, and it's one that I highly recommend college students explore and take a look into, particularly if they're interested in seeing the world and s more PR
Lujan, Udall, Heinrich, Torres Small Announce $1.5 Million For Rural Residency Development Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy will award approximately $1.5 million to Otero County Hospital Association located in Alamogordo, N.M. and Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Car more PR
Majority Leader Hoyer Issues Statement on Bill Addressing Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at Border (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement after the House passed the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act (H.R. 3239):
"The humanitarian crisis that the President's policies have created at our southern border and in detention facilities across the country is unconscionable, which is why the Democratic-led House took action today to ensure that those held in U.S. custody are not denied th more PR
Majority Leader McConnell Helps Secure $4 Million for Estill County Students (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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- Estill County Superintendent thanks McConnell for working tirelessly to help secure competitive federal grant for their high quality career and technical education programs
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) applauded the announcement today by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awardi more PR
Malaysia: Journalists Ejected From Opposition Party Annual Meeting (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 23 -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release:
UMNO's Lembah Pantai division expelled non-Malay reporters from covering its annual general meeting on Sunday, July 14. The International Federation of Journalists strongly criticises the decision to block the media and obstruct journalists' work.
At the Lembah Pantai division meeting, non-Malay journalists were asked to leave the meeting before the officiation ceremony began. The meet more PR
Manchin, Capito Announce More Than $910K for Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $910,604 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia which will support Head Start programs across West Virginia.
"I firmly believe that all children deserve a quality education and foundation, more PR
Marrying Science, Math and Humanities: West Virginia University Faculty to Research 'Holistic Engineering' (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 23 [TNSeducationresearch] -- West Virginia University issued the following story:
If you're an engineer, you can probably build a bridge or a car or an app.
But can you effectively communicate? Can you market your ideas or comprehend the business side of your work?
A West Virginia University research team, spearheaded by Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources faculty, wants to add those sorts of tools to the toolbox of tomorrow's engineers.
Resea more PR
Maryland Gov. Hogan Announces New Deputy Chief of Staff (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 23 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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- Diane Croghan to Oversee Labor, Housing, Education, Human Services, and Health
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointment of Diane Croghan to serve as deputy chief of staff in the Office of the Governor for labor, housing, education, human services, and health matters. Croghan succeeds Tiffany Robinson, whom the governor recently appointed to be Maryland's next secretary o more PR
Massachusetts Association of Realtors: Median Price for Homes in Massachusetts Hit All-Time Highs in June (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Massachusetts Association of Realtors issued the following news release:
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors(R) (MAR) reported today that median price for both single-family homes and condominiums hit all-time highs in June, with single-family homes at $440,000 and condominiums at $426,165. In addition to these record median prices, closed sales for single-family homes and condominiums decreased year-over-year from June of 2018. June marked the lowest nu more PR
Massachusetts Authorizes Verizon to Provide Services on Statewide Contract for Public Safety, Bringing High-Speed Wireless Services to First Responders (10)
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has authorized Verizon to offer services to public safety through the state's public safety grade wireless agreement. Verizon services include Responder Private Core, priority and preemption technology for first responders in the Commonwealth. This is the first state and local agency multi-vendor procurement in the nation for public safety grade w more PR
Massachusetts General Hospital: Immune Therapy Takes a 'BiTE' Out of Brain Cancer (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news:
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- A Method Combining Two Distinct Immune System-Based Treatments May Help to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Glioblastomas and Other Solid Tumors.
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Building on their research showing that an exciting new form of immunotherapy for cancer has activity in patients with glioblastoma, the most common and most deadly form of brain cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have more PR
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Tuna Are Spawning in Marine Protected Areas (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 25 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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- Despite being highly migratory, tuna may benefit from ocean sanctuaries, study finds.
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Marine protected areas are large swaths of coastal seas or open ocean that are protected by governments from activities such as commercial fishing and mining. Such marine sanctuaries have had rehabilitating effects on at-risk species living within their borders. But it more PR
Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Issues Statement on State Budget (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group Education Fund issued the following statement by Transportation Campaign Director Matt Casale on the state budget:
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- The conference committee budget preserves status quo for Regional Transit Authorities, but the focus now needs to be on the future
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The House and Senate members of the budget conference committee unveiled their compromise budget Sunday for fiscal year 2020, which has now been passed by bo more PR
McAdams and Wright Offer Bipartisan Bill to Jumpstart Innovation in Higher Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ben McAdams (D-UT) and Congressman Ron Wright (R-TX) have introduced a bipartisan bill offering federal funds for colleges and universities to design and demonstrate innovative ways for more students to enroll in college and graduate with a degree. The Fund for Innovation and Success in Higher Education (FINISH) Act -H.R. 4083-- is the House version of a bipartisan Senate bill - S. 1059.
"This measu more PR
McBath Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to Quality Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
This week, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced H.R 3986, the Child Care Protection Improvement Act of 2019 to address barriers in completing background checks for childcare providers who receive funding through the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). Representatives Van Taylor (TX-03), Cindy Axne (IA-03), Fred Keller (PA-12), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) joined McBath in introducing this bipa more PR
McSally Secures $2.6 Million to Bring Low-Emission Buses to Tucson (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced that she secured $2.6 million in federal funding for the purchase of low or no emission transit buses in Tucson.
"Quality public transportation is a tremendous draw for any community," said McSally. "It is no surprise that Tucson is leading the way to allow better access to the area for its residents while still being mindful of the impact buses have on more PR
Meet America's Top Dogs! Seven Remarkable Canines Named Finalists for 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The American Humane Association issued the following news release:
America has spoken and based on some 900,000 votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, seven remarkable canines have been named finalists in the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards(R), sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and Zoetis, and broadcast nationally on Hallmark Channel. The two-hour special, now in its ninth year, will be aired this fall more PR
Meng Introduces Community College Student Success Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Congresswoman's bill seeks to improve graduation rates at community colleges; measure would replicate successful City University of New York (CUNY) program nationwide
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she introduced the Community College Student Success Act, which seeks to ensure that under-resourced public community colleges with high percentages of low-income and minority stu more PR
MetroHealth System: Dr. Sherrie Williams is the New Chair of the 340B Health Board (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 22 -- The MetroHealth System issued the following news release:
Sherrie Williams, M.D., M.H.S, Past President of MetroHealth System Medical Staff in Cleveland, today became the new chair of the 340B Health Board of Directors, which represents nearly 1,400 hospitals and health systems that participate in the 340B drug pricing program.
Dr. Williams will serve a two-year term as board chair, replacing outgoing chair Samuel Ross, M.D., M.S., who is the Chief Executive Officer more PR
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund Statement on Request to Vacate Decision on Racial Discrimination in Census Case (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 26 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
A federal court in Maryland should vacate its ruling that found the Trump administration's addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census was not intentionally discriminatory, according to recently filed court documents.
Attorneys with MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) filed the request with the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circui more PR
Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Business Expansions Across Various Industries Bring New Investment, Jobs to Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
Four business projects expected to generate a total investment of $130.6 million and create 395 jobs across Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
"These projects will lead to new business growth, stronger communities and more and better jobs for our residents. We're pleased to work with our local partn more PR
Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for 'i3Detroit Expansion' in Ferndale (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative
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A makerspace and innovation hub in the city of Ferndale will create a new space through a new crowdfunding campaign , the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and nonprofit i3Detroit announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform P more PR
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Announces Winners for 2019 Governor's Service Awards (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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- Winners will be honored at Sept. 5 celebration in Detroit
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission today announced the 43 winners of the 2019 Governor's Service Awards. The winners are individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that were selected for their commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.
"Our state is lucky to have such o more PR
Michigan Gov. Whitmer: Kerry Ebersole Singh Named as Michigan Statewide Census Director (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced Kerry Ebersole Singh has been selected as the Michigan Statewide Census Director.
"The 2020 census is the first step that determines federal funding for critical services in our state including, infrastructure, health care, Head Start and other education programs. This comprehensive count will require a thorough outreach effort and organization," Whitmer sai more PR
Michigan Municipal League: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for 'i3Detroit Expansion' in Ferndale (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release:
A makerspace and innovation hub in Ferndale will create a new space through a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and nonprofit i3Detroit announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.
If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by September 20th, the project will win a matching grant with more PR
Michigan State University: Cross-Cutting Collaborative Programs Awarded S3 Grants (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 26 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
Nine cross-cutting research collaborations between MSU units were recently awarded grants by the Science and Society at State, or S3, program, which is directed by Sean Valles, an associate professor of history, philosophy and sociology at Lyman Briggs College.
The S3 internal grant program enables faculty members in different disciplines to study a topic and to work together on more PR
Mike McShane Elected to Ducks Unlimited's National Board (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
Mike McShane, of Johns Island, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul more PR
MILITARY $23,265 Federal Contract Awarded to Cleaver-brooks Sales & Service (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 25 -- Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service Inc., Dallas, Texas, won a $23,265 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for the retubing of boiler no. 2 in Bldg. 10426 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. more CTR
MillionPlus Welcomes Gavin Williamson and Jo Johnson to New Ministerial Roles (10)
LONDON, England, July 25 -- MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, issued the following news release:
MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, today (25 July) welcomes Gavin Williamson MP and Jo Johnson MP to their new roles as Secretary of State for Education and Minister of State at BEIS and the DfE covering universities and science.
Dr Greg Walker, Chief Executive of MillionPlus, said:
"We congratulate Gavin Williamson and Jo Johnson on their appointments to suc more PR
Minister Mitchell O'Connor Publishes and Invites Views on Detailed Legislative Proposals and Consultation Report on Reform of Regulation of Higher Education (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 24 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
A major element of the legislative reform is to reconstitute the HEA through the proposed establishment of a Higher Education Commission with statutory responsibility for the regulation and oversight of the performance of HEIs.
Minister Mitchell O'Connor said: "Higher education is central to the realisation of our ambition for Irish society and the economy. The current HEA legislation more PR
Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation Holds Golf Fundraiser (10)
EAGAN, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Minnesota Farm Bureau issued the following news:
The Minnesota Farm Bureau (MFB) Foundation held their annual Golf Scramble on June 25 at River Oaks Golf Course near Cottage Grove. Over 80 golfers were among 22 teams to compete in the event, and all proceeds raised go directly to the MFB Foundation. Funds will be used for programs focused on agricultural education, safety education and leadership development. The winning team was Ron Ziegler, Gil Gutknecht, Stev more PR
Minnesota Farm Bureau: Join Farm Bureau at Farmfest (10)
EAGAN, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Minnesota Farm Bureau issued the following news:
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) will be among the nearly 500 companies displaying on over 50 acres of land at the 2018 Farmfest. Farmfest takes place August 6-8 at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County, Minnesota.
Forum Highlights
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is scheduled on Tuesday, August 6 10:30 a.m. panel, "Ag Policy Discussion with National Leaders."
U.S. Department o more PR
Mississippi State University: Bagley Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Examine Role of Culture in Encouraging Women to Pursue Engineering Fields (10)
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, July 24 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Mississippi State University issued the following news:
A $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will allow researchers from two Mississippi State University engineering departments to encourage young women to enter science-based computing fields.
Aerospace engineering professor Rani W. Sullivan and electrical and computer engineering assistant professor M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh were awarded funding from the NSF's Research more PR
Missouri A.G. Schmitt Announces Settlement With the St. Louis Housing Authority (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt issued the following news:
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that the office settled the lawsuit pending against the Saint Louis Housing Authority and McCormack Baron for violations of the Missouri Merchandising Protection Act and public nuisance claims.
"I am pleased that the Saint Louis Housing Authority and McCormack Baron have taken steps since this case was filed to stem the infestations suffered b more PR
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Honors Pioneers in Education (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 26 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
Eight Pioneers in Education will be in the spotlight on Monday, July 29, in recognition of their commitment and contributions to public education in Missouri. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will recognize the 2019 Pioneers during the 58th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators. The ceremony will take place during a lu more PR
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Missouri Continues Fight Against Opioid Epidemic With Innovative Approaches (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 25 -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued the following news release:
The widespread opioid epidemic is considered a public health crisis and for years has been an ongoing challenge in Missouri and across the nation. Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) continues to be innovative in its efforts to help people affected by this epidemic.
"What we are dealing with in Missouri is an increased presence of fentanyl and ca more PR
Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft: Convicted Agent Ordered to Repay Investors, Awaiting Sentencing in Federal Criminal Case (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- Missouri Secretary of State Jay R. Ashcroft issued the following news release:
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- Ashcroft's Securities Division Referred Investigation to Federal Authorities
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Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's Securities Division issued a consent order against Roy Harris Jr. and his companies Orthogistic Labs Inc., Orthogistic LLC and Amniogistic LLC after they sold more than $1 million in unregistered, non-exempt securities to at least 25 investors.
Harris, more PR
Missouri U.S. Attorney: St. Louis City Man Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release:
Aaron Mitchell, 30, of St. Louis City, pled guilty today to one count of preparing false tax returns and one count of filing false claims for tax refunds. Mitchell appeared before United States District Judge Audrey F. Fleissig. Sentencing is scheduled for October 29, 2019.
According to court documents, Mitchell admitted that from 2013 through 2015, he prepar more PR
Moffitt Research of Selinexor for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Facilitates Recent FDA Approval (10)
TAMPA, Florida, July 24 -- Moffitt Cancer Center issued the following news release:
A first-in-class drug recently granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adult patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma has been the subject of study at Moffitt Cancer Center for years. Now, selinexor (XPOVIO, Karyopharm Therapeutics) used in combination with the corticosteroid dexamethasone will offer another option for patients with multiple myeloma who have exhau more PR
Montana State University Professor Chosen to Speak At International Workshop (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 24 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
A Montana State University professor has been selected to deliver a presentation at a workshop for international middle and secondary school teachers in South America.
Jioanna Carjuzaa, a professor in the Department of Education in MSU's College of Education, Health and Human Development, will discuss student engagement at the International Teacher Exchange Alumni Workshop, which will take place Aug. 14-17 in Bogo more PR
Montana State University Professor to Lead Nationwide Webinar on Agricultural Nitrogen Efficiency (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 23 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Clain Jones, a Montana State University professor who specializes in soil nutrient management in agroecosystems, will lead a national webinar hosted by the American Society of Agronomy from 10-11 a.m. MDT on July 29.
A faculty member in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences in MSU's College of Agriculture, Jones is also the chair of the American Society of Agronomy's Certified Crop Adviser pr more PR
Most Americans Unaware of a Widespread and Potentially Life-Threatening Skin Cancer, According to Skin Cancer Foundation Survey (10)
NEW YORK, July 26 -- The Skin Cancer Foundation issued the following news release:
A staggering 74 percent of Americans are not familiar with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) - a type of skin cancer that is also the second most common type of cancer in the U.S. - according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of The Skin Cancer Foundation and in coordination with Regeneron and Sanofi./1,2 CSCC is more common than breast, lung and prostate cancer combined and is estimat more PR
Mr. Ryan Smith Named New Principal at Fort Jackson's C.C. Pinckney Elementary School (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release:
Ms. Kathleen Reiss, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) South Carolina/Fort Stewart Community Superintendent, has selected Mr. Ryan Smith as the principal at C.C. Pinckney Elementary School at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
"Ryan has a depth of knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment that will be a great asset to C.C. Pinckney Elementary School," more PR
Multimodal Technologies & Interaction Journal Issues 21 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, July 22 -- Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, a scientific peer-reviewed open access journal that says it focuses on fundamental and applied research dealing with all kinds of technologies that can acquire and/or reproduce unimodal and multimodal digital content, published 21 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* 3D Point Clouds and Eye Tracking for Investigating the Perception and Acceptance of Power Lines in Different Landscapes
* A R more PR
Murkowski, Casey Introduce Bill to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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- Strengthens Services for More Than 1.3 Million Survivors of Domestic Violence
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U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Bob Casey (D-PA) recently introduced the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2019 (S. 2259), which would enhance and expand support, protection, and prevention for Americans affected by family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. Through more PR
Murphy Calls Out Schools That Cheat College Athletes Out of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Thursday hosted a panel with Ramogi Huma, President of the National College Players Association; Gerry Gurney, Professor and expert on academic integrity in college sports; Mary Willingham, whistleblower of University of North Carolina academic fraud scandal and author; and Ellen St more PR
Murphy Releases Second 'Madness, Inc.' Report (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Thursday released the second in a series of reports that consider the range of problems within college athletics. The report, "Madness, Inc.: How Colleges Keep Athletes on the Field and Out of the Classroom," examines the ways in which colleges fail in providing athletes the more PR
Murphy to Republicans: Do You Support Texas Vs. U.S.? (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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- If This Lawsuit Prevails, It Will Wipe Out the Entirety of The Affordable Care Act Overnight
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor to ask his Republican colleagues whether they support Texas v. United States, a partisan lawsuit to gut the entire Afford more PR
Murphy, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Help Families Pay for Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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- Child Care Flex Spending Act Would Raise Limit for Tax-Free Flex Spending Accounts to Offset Child Care Costs
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Se more PR
Murray, Brown Call on DeVos, Kraninger to Stop Undermining Consumer Protections for Student Loan Borrowers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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- Senators Murray and Brown demanded DeVos cooperate with the CFPB and reverse her efforts to dismantle Obama-era protections against predatory student loan companies
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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Commi more PR
Muscogee County School District: 2019 Georgia Milestones Results Indicate District Improvements (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 26 -- The Muscogee County School District issued the following news release:
According to a recent release from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) has increased its percentage of students identified as Proficient and Distinguished Learners in 70.8% (17 out of 24) of the content areas assessed by the 2019 Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) and End of Course (EOC) tests. The District outperformed other Tier II compari more PR
Museum of Science, Boston Announces STEM Access Fund Sponsored by National Grid (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- The Boston Museum of Science issued the following news release:
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- National Grid's $100,000 Gift Provides Schools and Community Organizations Opportunity to Take Part in Museum's STEM Education Programs
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The Museum of Science, Boston announces a $100,000 gift from National Grid to expand support of a STEM Access Fund for schools and community organizations located in National Grid's service area, giving them the opportunity to engage with the Museu more PR
Music Educators Journal Issues 7 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
RESTON, Virginia, July 23 -- The Music Educators Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it offers music teaching approaches and philosophies, instructional techniques, trends and issues in music education in schools and communities from the National Association for Music Education, published seven research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* A Music Educator's Guide to Saving the Planet
* Developing Growth Mindset in the Ensemble Rehearsal
* Equity in Music Educat more PR
Muslim Advocates Ahussain Calls New Jersey School Boards Association Member Leonard to Resign for Anti-Muslim Posts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Muslim Advocates issued the following statement by Madihha Ahussain, special counsel for anti-Muslim bigotry:
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- Official Posted a Death Wish on Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Accusations of Terrorism at Rep.Ilhan Omar
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Muslim Advocates called for Daniel Patrick Leonard, a member of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education and the New Jersey School Boards Association Board of Directors, to resign or be removed from both posts because of his violent, anti-M more PR
Muslim Advocates: Immigration, Legal Groups Charge Cuccinelli's Appointment Illegal, Demand Removal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Muslim Advocates issued the following news:
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- In an Extraordinary End Run Around the Law, Trump Created New Office for Cuccinelli, Violating the Federal Vacancies Reform Act
- Policy Changes Enacted By Cuccinelli Are Illegal - Coalition of Groups Demand His Immediate Removal
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Today, Democracy Forward led a coalition of immigration and civil rights groups to send a letter (https://muslimadvocates.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cuccinelli-Letter-final-to-send more PR
N.Y. Mayor Announces 'Green Wave' Bicycle Plan to Address Cycling Fatalities (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
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- Robust safety plan includes accelerated build-out of a citywide network of protected bike lanes, NYPD enforcement of crash-prone intersections, legislation & other innovations
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Mayor Bill de Blasio today released "Green Wave: A Plan for Cycling in New York City" to confront the rise in cycling fatalities in 2019. As cycling continues to grow dramatically, the $58.4 million plan combines design, more PR
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Launches New 'DECinfo Locator' to Increase Transparency and Access to Data and Reports (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
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- First-of-its-Kind Online Map Delivers Public Documents and Recreational Information, Tailored to Location
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of DECinfo Locator, an interactive map that provides access to DEC documents and public data about New York's environment and outdoor rec more PR
NAB: Radio Show to Explore the Podcast Revolution (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release:
Leaders from the growing podcast industry will participate in "The Podcast Revolution," a Radio Show session scheduled for Wednesday, September 25. The Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), will be held September 24-26 in Dallas, Texas.
Panelists Carter Brokaw, president of iHeartMedia's digital revenue strategy; Neal Carrut more PR
NAB: Smullin to Receive Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release:
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) will honor Patricia Smullin with the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award at the NAB Small Market Television Exchange (SMTE), held September 12 - 14 in Austin, Texas.
"Patsy's passion for excellence in small market local television is unmatched," said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. "She exemplifies the best of broadcasting by running the lo more PR
Nadler and Harris Introduce Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, one of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bills ever introduced in the U.S. Congress.
"Despite the legalization of marijuana in states across the count more PR
National Academy of Public Administration CEO Gerton Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Government Operations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Academy of Public Administration issued the following testimony by President and CEO Teresa W. Gerton before the House subcommittee on Government Operations:
"Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. I am a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) and have served as its President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2017. Established in 1967 and chartered by Congress in 1984, more PR
National Association for College Admission Counseling Announces Randi Zuckerberg as Conference Keynote Speaker (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news release:
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) today announced entrepreneur, bestselling author, and tech media personality Randi Zuckerberg as the keynote speaker for its 2019 National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
Zuckerberg is the former director of marketing development for Facebook and the founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, which focuses o more PR
National Association of College and University Business Officers Shares Campus Sustainability Successes at Congressional Expo (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
NACUBO showcased institutional success stories at the 2019 Congressional Clean Energy Expo and Policy Forum in July. The all-day event was devoted to the latest in energy efficiency technologies and practices and included presentations from trade groups and business, speeches from members of Congress, and booths from nearly 40 exhibitors.
For the fourth time in five years, NAC more PR
National Association of School Psychologists Applauds Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Services in Schools (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 25 -- The National Association of School Psychologists issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA) introduced the "Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act." The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) commends Congressman Fitzpatrick and Congresswoman Wild for their leadership in introducing this legislation, which will improve access to school mental health services for America's more PR
National Association of School Psychologists Calls for Immediate Improvement in the Conditions and Care Provided Children in U.S. Custody (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 25 -- The National Association of School Psychologists issued the following news release:
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- Endorses Open School Psychology Letter
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The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) joins with school psychologists across the country in calling upon the Trump Administration and Congress to ensure the ethical, humane, and healthy treatment of children and their families who are in the custody of the United States government. Reports of children in U.S. more PR
National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers: Northern Ireland Education Funding Report (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, July 22 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following news release:
Commenting on the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee's report on education funding, Ms Chris Keates, General Secretary (Acting) of NASUWT - The Teachers' Union, said:
"The NASUWT welcomes this initiative from the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee and broadly welcome the findings.
"However, many of the issues identified by the Committee predate the c more PR
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Issues Statement on Report on Income-Driven Repayment Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following statement by President Justin Draeger:
In a report released today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) examines the current structure of the income-driven repayment (IDR) program. GAO raises red flags about the potential for fraud in IDR plans related to certain scenarios where borrowers self-certify income and family size.
"Income-driven repayment has become a vital tool to more PR
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Publishes 2019 State of Student Aid Report (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following news release:
Since enactment of the Higher Education Act in 1965, federal financial aid has been a central and critical pathway for college access. It's more important now than ever for students to have access to strong federal financial aid programs, as Department of Education data show that in the 2016-17 award year 80% of Federal Pell Grant recipients had a family income level of $40 more PR
National Australia Bank Backs Business Through New Partnership (10)
VICTORIA, Australia, July 19 -- The National Australia Bank issued the following news release:
NAB today announced that it has entered into a new, long-term strategic partnership to provide up to 300 business customers with a partial-scholarship to the Australian Owner-Manager Program (AOMP).
Now in its seventh year, the AOMP has delivered practical, effective education and business acceleration options to over 900 owners of mid-sized Australasian businesses (turnover of $3m-$100m). The partne more PR
National Consumer Law Center: U.S. General Accountability Office Report Misses the Mark on Income-Driven Repayment Plans (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 25 -- The National Consumer Law Center issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Education's process for verifying income and family size when determining income-driven repayment amounts.
For student loan borrowers struggling to repay their loans, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans are a lifeline that helps millions of people stay out of default. These programs allow borrowers to more PR
National Disability Rights Network Applauds U.S. Civil Rights Commission on School Discipline Report (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Disability Rights Network issued the following news release:
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) thanks the United States Civil Rights Commission for its release today of a report entitled, "Beyond Suspensions: Examining School Discipline Policies and Connections to the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Students of Color with Disabilities." This critical report examines school discipline practices and policies which disproportionally impact students of more PR
National Energy Technology Laboratory Technical Forum Spotlights Research of DOE's Ciesese Program (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news:
Six college students and two professors, who participated in a mentored training program at NETL sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and designed to encourage pursuit of careers in energy industries, presented the results of their summer research projects during a technical forum held this week in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The individuals were part more PR
National Farmers Union: Farmers Union Announces New Education Priorities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Farmers Union issued the following news release:
Today's farmers have to do more than just grow food; running a successful operation requires a broad range of skills, including marketing, business management, mechanical repair, and agronomy. To more effectively meet the growing needs of family farmers and ranchers, National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) has refocused its general farm education programs around the Farm and Ranch Business Health Assessment (B more PR
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces $3.1 Million in Grants to Conserve Northern Great Plains Grasslands for Wildlife, Ranchers and Farmers (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today awarded more than $3.1 million in grants to maintain or improve nearly 800,000 acres of interconnected, native grasslands in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, as well as in Saskatchewan, Canada. The grants will generate nearly $5.2 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of more than $8.3 million more PR
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame: 775 Colleges and Universities Now Offering Football (10)
IRVING, Texas, July 23 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release:
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) highlighted today that four college football teams will take the field for the first time this season. Including the seven other colleges and universities that will take the field in the coming seasons, the number of schools among all NCAA divisions, the NAIA and independents offering football currently stands at 775 more PR
National Geographic Announces 'Mission Oceanx' (W.T.), A Global Cross-Platform Television Event (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- National Geographic issued the following news release:
LOS ANGELES / WASHINGTON, DC In 1966, Jacques Cousteau and his research vessel, RV Calypso, immersed global audiences in the awe and wonder of our oceans, a wholly unseen world at that time, through the groundbreaking series "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau." Today, more than 50 years later, the ocean remains Earth's greatest untapped terrain for adventure, discovery and storytelling. National Geographic has be more PR
National Geographic Announces Lineup for Reimagined Season of 'Brain Games' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- National Geographic issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. / LOS ANGELES Get ready for celebrities to get cerebral! National Geographic announced today its star-studded lineup of celebrity guests, spanning actors and musicians to entrepreneurs and athletes, for the reboot of its Emmy-nominated series, BRAIN GAMES. The eight-episode season, produced by Magical Elves, with Alfred Street Industries, adds a Hollywood twist to its classic mind-bending format by ch more PR
National Geographic Announces New Natural History Special 'The Hidden Kingdoms of China' (10)
BEVERLY HILLS, California, July 23 -- National Geographic issued the following news release:
Nat Geo and Nat Geo WILD announced today the new two-hour wildlife special The Hidden Kingdoms of China, which premieres this winter in 172 countries and 43 languages. Spanning from China's highest of mountains and plateaus to its thickest jungles and bamboo forests, The Hidden Kingdoms of China reveals the mysteries of the country's wildlife, some of which rarely have been captured on film, until now.
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National Geographic Celebrates The Work And Legacy Of Dr. Jane Goodall in New Two-Hour Special 'Jane Goodall: The Hope' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- National Geographic issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. / LOS ANGELES - On the heels of the success of National Geographic Documentary Films' JANE -- the most celebrated film of 2017, which received a BAFTA nomination and was named best documentary of 2017 by 18 national critics groups, the Producers Guild of America, American Cinema Editors, the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the National Board of Review -- the network announced today that it is t more PR
National Glass Association: Express Learning Educational Sessions Return to GlassBuild America (10)
VIENNA, Virginia, July 26 -- The National Glass Association issued the following news release:
Express Learning is back once again on the trade show floor of GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window and Door Expo. Since launching in 2014, these 20-minute educational sessions have been providing standing-room-only crowds with specific product- and business-related information they can use to build more profitable companies.
The 2019 lineup for these popular "TED Talks"-style educational sessions c more PR
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator: Heavy Vehicle Safety Gets $5.4 Million Boost (10)
QUEENSLAND, Australia, July 22 -- The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator issued the following news:
More than $700,000 of heavy vehicle safety funding has been allocated to supporting truck driver mental health initiatives through the 2019-20 Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative.
Funding for mental health will be allocated to three organisations under the NHVR's $5.4 million safety fund - Canberra-based OzHelp Foundation, Perth-based Injury Matters and the NT Road Transport Association.
OzHelp Found more PR
National Immigrant Justice Center: Illinois Advocates Advise Immigrants to Prepare as Trump Extends Expedited Removal Program to Entire U.S. (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release:
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- Reiterate Immigrants' Right to Remain Silent during ICE Encounters
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Illinois immigrant rights advocates are condemning the Trump administration's expansion of "expedited removal," which the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uses to deport people without the opportunity to appear before an immigration judge. Previously, expedited removal was only applied to immigrants appreh more PR
National Institute of Economic and Social Research: Poorer Children in West Midlands Are Twice as Likely to End Up Jobless (10)
LONDON, England, July 26 -- The National Institute of Economic and Social Research issued the following news release:
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- New report reveals that there is a 'Youth Jobs Gap' between rich and poor children in the West Midlands, leaving disadvantaged young people locked out of the labour market
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A ground-breaking new report today has revealed that disadvantaged young people in the West Midlands are more likely to not be in education, employment or training (NEET) than in England as a more PR
National Kidney Foundation Journal Names New Editor-in-Chief (10)
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation named today Dr. Charuhas Thakar as the new editor-in-chief of its journal Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD).
Dr. Thakar, who is a Professor of Medicine with Tenure at the University of Cincinnati, OH, serves as the Director of Nephrology, Kidney C.A.R.E. Program at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and is the Chief of Nephrology at the Cincinnati VA Medi more PR
National Right to Work Foundation Files Amicus Brief in Federal Class Action Lawsuit (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 23 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Right to Work Foundation filed an amicus brief in a federal class-action lawsuit currently pending before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Maryland teachers against the Maryland State Education Association.
Foundation staff attorneys argue in the brief, filed on July 22, that the court should reject union officials' claims that they should not be req more PR
National Skills Coalition Issues Statement on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Skills Coalition issued the following statement by Managing Director Kermit Kaleba:
The Trump administration proposed a new rule today that would limit who qualifies for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), thereby cutting benefits to as many as 3 million people.
"Our country's safety net programs should be about improving lives - giving people ladders of opportunity to build the skills they need to access good jobs with good wages. It shouldn' more PR
National Student Clearinghouse: EAB and Clearinghouse Partner to Boost College Degree Completion (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, July 22 -- The National Student Clearinghouse issued the following news release:
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- Combination of Clearinghouse data and EAB expertise will help more students earn bachelor's degrees
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39.6 percent of the nation's learners who started college in 2010 did not earn an undergraduate degree or certificate after eight years, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Many would like to complete their studies but face obstacles, financial or other more PR
Naval Sea Systems Command Leaders Train at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Naval Surface Warfare Center issued the following news:
By Keegan Rammel
First-line supervisors from across the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers gathered at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) for Propel training from July 15-19.
Propel is a five-day interactive training course for new first-line supervisors that provides them with tools to interpret the workplace, utilize organizational resources, and take more PR
NEA Issues Statement on Ex-Rep. O'Rourke Public Education Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement by President Lily Eskelsen Garcia in response to the release of ex-Rep. Beto O'Rourke's education plan:
"Across the nation, educators and parents, students and community leaders have come together to demand the resources our public schools need to ensure every student can attend a great public school. The #RedForEd movement has helped rally communities in support of ensuring our public schools are given the more PR
Nemours Foundation: 10-State Program Increases Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Best Practices at Child Care Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Nemours Foundation issued the following news release:
Nearly 1,200 child care programs in ten states have improved their healthy eating and physical activity standards after participating in Nemours Children's Health System's National Early Care and Education Learning Collaboratives (NECELC) project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The results, published today in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, show broad and sustainable improvements in b more PR
Neurology Journal Issues 13 Research Articles in July 23, 2019 Edition (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 -- Neurology, a peer-reviewed journal for clinical neurologists from the American Academy of Neurology, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its July 23, 2019 edition:
* American Academy of Neurology members' preparedness to treat sexual and gender minorities
* APOE and cortical superficial siderosis in CAA; Meta-analysis and potential mechanisms
* Aquaporin-4 and MOG autoantibody discovery in idiopathic transverse myelitis epidemiology
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Nevada Democratic Party Issues Statement on Corporate Tax (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Molly Forgey:
In a Friday afternoon news dump, Nevada Senate Republicans filed a lawsuit challenging the removal of a corporate tax decrease that provides supplemental support for our public education system and funding an increase in school safety.
"Senate Republicans brought their partisan politics to a new level in their effort to give corporations a tax break.
"Despite the historica more PR
New Center for Responsible Lending, NAACP Report: Unsustainable Student Loan Debt Has Severe Impact on Borrowers of Color, Urgent Reforms Needed (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
Today, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), co-authored a research report finding that student loan debt is unsustainable for many student borrowers, especially borrowers of color. The research paper, titled Quicksand: Borrowers Of Color & The Student Debt Crisis, offers policy recommendations to reform our country's broken more PR
New Jersey Attorney General: Proposed Regulation - Board of Pharmacy (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, July 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news reease:
The Board of Pharmacy has proposed amendments to regulations regarding continuing education requirements for pharmacists.
The proposal precludes a pharmacist from seeking Board approval for continuing education credit for attendance at a program or course that is not offered by an American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)-approved provider or that has not been pre-approved b more PR
New Jersey School Boards Association Applauds End of Unnecessary Superintendent Salary CAP (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- The New Jersey School Boards Association issued the following news release:
The New Jersey School Boards Association applauds Governor Murphy and the Legislature for enacting a bill that effectively eliminates the superintendent salary cap. The governor signed the legislation, S-692/A-3775, yesterday.
The cap has been "an unnecessary restriction that can have a negative impact on the quality, stability and continuity of public education," said Dr. Lawrence S. Fe more PR
New Jersey School Boards Association Issues Statement on Removal of Board Member (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 26 -- The New Jersey School Boards Association issued the following statement:
The Executive Committee of the New Jersey School Boards Association today issued a statement condemning the social media posts made by a member of the Toms River Regional Board of Education who also serves as an Ocean County representative to the NJSBA Board of Directors.
In statements issued earlier this week, Association officials termed the posts "offensive" and "reprehensible." Today's more PR
New Jersey School Boards Association Issues Statement on Social Media Posts (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- The New Jersey School Boards Association issued the following statement on the posting of messages by a local school board member:
"The New Jersey School Boards Association learned of the social media posts yesterday.
"The content of the posts is offensive and does not represent the values and beliefs of our organization.
"NJSBA is a service organization. It does not have the authority to remove an individual from local school board office. The individual who i more PR
New Mexico Gov. Grisham Establishes Fitness and Wellness Initiative for State Employees (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 25 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed an executive order providing for the establishment of fitness and wellness programs for state employees, a means of incentivizing healthy lifestyle practices and a genuine work-life balance for the more than 17,000 New Mexico government workers.
The governor directed the State Personnel Office to develop fitness and wellness guidance for more PR
New Mexico Gov. Grisham Issues Statement on Removal of Public Education Secretary Trujillo (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 22 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement:
Secretary Karen Trujillo was removed Monday from her role at the Public Education Department.
The Lujan Grisham administration has begun a nationwide search. Deputy Public Education Secretary Kara Bobroff will serve as interim secretary.
"I want to thank Karen for her work these recent months.
"Unfortunately my expectations were not met in a number of areas.
"It is absolutely imperat more PR
New Mexico Gov. Grisham Makes Appointments to New Mexico Finance Authority (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 26 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday appointed new members to the New Mexico Finance Authority.
The governor appointed Katherine Miller, Leslie Nathanson Juris, David Martinez, Martin Suazo and Andrew Burke. The governor appointed Miller as chairwoman.
Other members of the authority are the secretaries of Finance and Administration; Economic Development; Energy, Minerals and Natural more PR
New Mexico State University's Indian Resources Development Receives Grant to Enhance Dream Keepers Summer Camp (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 22 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
The Indian Resources Development, a program housed in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University, connects Indigenous students in the state of New Mexico with opportunities for internships, on-the-job experiences and education. The program has received a Think Indian Community Awareness Grant from the American Indian College Fund. The grant was used duri more PR
New National Science Foundation Awards Target Breakthrough Technologies to Enhance Food Security (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
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- Research aimed at advancing functional genomics and crop breeding
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Imagine crops that required less water because a "wearable sensor" could "grow" along with a plant and provide more accurate and continuous readings of its hydration. Such a sensor would allow scientists to address fundamental questions about how water is used in a plant and could lead to the development of plants that are m more PR
New PT Program Will Bring National Healthcare Leaders to Nebraska Communities (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 22 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news:
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- College of Saint Mary to launch unique physical therapy program in summer of 2020
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College of Saint Mary (CSM) will launch a novel, blended-learning Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the summer of 2020, designed to bring world-class care to health systems across Nebraska. The pioneering program will use technology to tap into experts from across the globe and train physical therapists t more PR
New York City Comptroller Stringer: As Census Moves Online, New York City's Digital Divide Threatens to Help Trump Undercount Communities of Color (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
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- Comptroller's report finds numerous NYC neighborhoods where more than one-third of households lack internet access, rising up to 50% in others
- Internet disparities most apparent in underserved communities - particularly, the Lower East Side, Hunts Point, Kensington, and Jamaica
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As the Trump Administration abandons their quest to include a citizenship question in the country's more PR
New York City Economic Development Corp., Councilmember Constantinides and Community Leaders Launch BioBus (10)
ASTORIA, New York, July 23 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- Mobile science lab will offer marine educational programming in Western Queens
- Program will increase the community's awareness of the marine environment and offer students opportunities to explore STEM careers
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Councilmember Costa Constantinides and the Astoria Houses Tenant Association yesterday launched the Bi more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 43North Companies Have Created More Than 500 Jobs in Western New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 43North Companies Continue Hiring Spree in Western New York with Over 50 Job Openings
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced startup competition 43North's portfolio of companies has surpassed a major hiring milestone, creating over 520 new jobs in Western New York as of July 2019. As recently as March of this year, 43North had created 400 jobs; in just a few short months, rapid grow more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Actions Ensuring Health Insurers Provide Expanded Coverage for HIV-Prevention Drug PrEP (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Department of Financial Services Issues Circular Letter Instructing New York Insurers to Cover Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis - or PrEP - without Cost-sharing, Including Co-pays and Deductibles, Which Have Been a Major Financial Barrier for Many Consumers
- New Proposed Regulation Requires Standards for Health Insurer ID Cards to Clearly Indicate Insurer Name, Type of Coverage, Copayment Informati more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House in Buffalo (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Historic Landscape Is Final Component of the Two Decades-Long Restoration Effort
- Restoration Project Received Investment Totaling More Than $50 Million from Federal and State Partners
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed landscape on the estate of the Darwin D. Martin House, the final component of the overall restoratio more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Amsterdam as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 15 Downtown Revitalization Projects Will Augment Existing Initiatives
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 15 transformational projects for Amsterdam as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Amsterdam will enhance several initiatives including Riverlink Park, the waterfront, the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook, commu more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending Anti-Discrimination Protections to Cover Public Schools (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation Provides Division of Human Rights Ability to Investigate Reports of Bullying, Harassment, or Other Forms of Discrimination at Public Schools
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation (S.4901/A.3425) extending the scope of the New York State Human Rights Law to cover public schools. The measure also provides the New York State Division of Human Rights the ability to investiga more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Signs Legislation Naming a Portion of State Highway System in Rockland County in Honor of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S00521-A/A05939) naming a portion of the State Highway System in Rockland County in honor of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The bill designates a portion of State Route 17 in the Village of Hillburn as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall Memorial Highway."
"Justice Marshall dedicated his life to the rule of law and broke down barriers as the fir more PR
New York Health and Hospitals Honors Marilyn E. Saviola for Her Advocacy for People With Disabilities and Their Right to Quality Health Care (10)
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
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- Founder of the Independence Care System Women's Health Program, Saviola has advocated for spaces and technology that enable women with disabilities to receive accurate mammogram and preventative OB/GYN care
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NYC Health + Hospitals' Vice President of Ambulatory Care, Dr. Ted Long, last week honored Marilyn E. Saviola, the founder of the Independence Care System (ICS) Women's Health Program a more PR
New York Life Foundation Awards $1.35 Million in Grants to Out-Of-School Time Programs to Help Middle School Students Transition to 9th Grade (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
The New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance today announced $1.35 million in new grants, to be awarded to 26 youth development organizations across the country to support middle school youth during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. Twenty-six OST programs won new grants, and 16 organizations received continuing grants first announced in 2018. These programs serve underserved youth in 1 more PR
New York Life Foundation Awards $1.35 Million in Grants to Out-of-School Time Programs to Help Middle School Students Transition to 9th Grade (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release:
The New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance today announced $1.35 million in new grants, to be awarded to 26 youth development organizations across the country to support middle school youth during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. Twenty-six OST programs won new grants, and 16 organizations received continuing grants first announced in 2018. These pr more PR
New York Mayor De Blasio Administration Releases 2019 ACCESSIBLENYC Report to Improve Quality of Life for People With Disabilities (10)
NEW YORK, July 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
In conjunction with the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Sapolin Accessibility Awards, Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Commissioner Victor Calise released the 2019 AccessibleNYC report. The fourth annual report provides a comprehensive roadmap to improve quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in the areas more PR
New York Mayor De Blasio Announces Careerready NYC: A Holistic Approach to Prepare NYC Youth for Career Success (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
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- New initiative aligns education, career exploration, work experience, and youth development from middle school through college; Major changes to Summer Youth Employment Program highlight an array of new programs serving young New Yorkers
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Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, City University of New York Chancellor F more PR
New York State Comptroller: New York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, according to a report (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/nonprofits-in-nys-2019.pdf) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York's nonprofit organizations helped stabilize employment during and after the Great Recession.
"Nonp more PR
New York U.S. Attorney: Manhattan U.S. Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Spinal Implant Company, Its CEO, Another Executive (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey S. Berman, issued the following news release:
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- Suit Alleges Approximately Half of Company's Spinal Product Sales Were for Procedures Performed by Surgeons Who Received Payments from Company
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Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI more PR
Newly Qualified Teachers to Receive a 5% Pay Rise as Teacher Pay Devolved to Wales for First Time (10)
CARDIFF, Wales, July 22 -- The Welsh Government issued the following news:
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- The Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams, has today proposed to increase pay for newly qualified school teachers by 5% from September, as well as an increase of 2.75% for all other school teachers.
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The announcement coincides with the publication of the first report of the new Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB), which provided recommendations for teachers' pay and conditions from September 2019, more PR
Next Prime Minister Must Act Fast to Get UK Economy Back on Track - Confederation of British Industry Director General (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release:
Brexit has stalled progress on the UK economy for three years. Business is today urging the next Prime Minister to change this. A Brexit deal remains a top priority for business, but a broader vision is needed.
Against a backdrop of stumbling growth and weak business confidence, the CBI is urging the new Prime Minister to restore confidence and set a pro-enterprise path for the UK.
In its Busi more PR
NFIB, SBIA, ASBDC & NAFEO Praise Rubio's Reauthorization of the Small Business Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, praised letters from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), America's Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), and the National Association for Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) supporting Rubio's bipartisan effort to comprehensively reauthorize the more PR
NLRB Issues Decision on APTIM Federal Services (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision and direction of election (Case No. 31-RC-242329) by Region 31 Director Mori Rubin:
APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, A MANAGING PARTNER OF HDSS, LLC, Employer
and
TEAMSTERS, CHAUFFEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN, INDUSTRIAL AND ALLIED WORKERS OF AMERICA, LOCAL 166, Petitioner
DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION
On May 29, 2019, the Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, Industrial and Allied Workers of America, Local 166 (P more PR
NOAA Early Career Scientists Honored for Innovative Research (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news release:
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Atmospheric scientists, fisheries biologists and physical scientists receive career awards
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July 25, 2019 Eight NOAA scientists today were awarded the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for pioneering research on the Earth's atmosphere, weather, our ocean, coasts, fisheries and marine ecosystems.
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NOAA: Marine Mammal Doctor Receives Presidential 'Seal' of Approval (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 22 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story:
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- The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers honors Dr. Michelle Barbieri for her achievements in scientific research, leadership, and community engagement and service.
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Dr. Michelle Barbieri, of NOAA's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). She is one of five more PR
NOAA: Meet Giovanni Gianesin, Field Scientist (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story:
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- We continue our series to introduce the people who work at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. Each month we feature a new "face" from the Center's five laboratories and share with you a bit about who they are, what they do at the Center, and what they enjoy doing in their spare time. Giovanni Gianesin is a Field Scientist for the Cooperative Research Branch at our Wo more PR
Norcross, Moulton, Cox, Craig Reintroduce Bill to Reshape Developmental Education, Boost College Completion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, reintroduced the Remedial Education Improvement Act to make remedial - commonly called developmental - education programs more effective, fair and less expensive. The Act would improve or develop programs based on five reform models that have a proven track record. It would implement these reforms, es more PR
North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching: Innovation in the Classroom Registration Open Now (10)
CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 24 -- The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching issued the following news:
The NCCAT Focus Friday program presents - Innovation In the Classroom on September 6th in Cullowhee. The program number is 14969.
We hear the word "innovation" and often times we think about the newest and greatest technology. But what does "innovation" really mean for our students and our classrooms? During this Focus Friday we will explore many innovative techniques that more PR
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality: Governor Cooper Signs Bills Authorizing New State Park and Trails (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release:
Governor Roy Cooper signed bills into law this month authorizing a new state park and three new state trails. The new laws (S.L. 2019-74, S.L. 2019-20, S535) allow the addition of Pisgah View State Park in Buncombe and Haywood counties; Northern Peaks State Trail in Watauga and Ashe counties, the Wilderness Gateway State Trail in the Sout more PR
North Carolina Gov. Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Gov. Cooper has nominated two new members, three reappointments and five current members to new seats to serve on the North Carolina Board of Transportation:
As new members:
* Lisa D. Mathis of Sanford as a representative of the eighth transportation division. Mathis owns ArtStudio, a company helping to spread art and design education to the next generation. She has also served as a board more PR
North Carolina Gov. Cooper Announces $112 Million in Water Projects for North Carolina Communities (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Governor Cooper announced the State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved $112 million in loans that will help North Carolina communities pay for 26 much-needed drinking water and wastewater projects statewide, from Murphy to Manteo.
The Town of Murphy in Cherokee County will receive $794,250 for sewer repair near the Hiawassee River, and the Town of Manteo will receive $1.1 million, more PR
North Carolina Gov. Cooper: 18 Days and Still No Budget Counteroffer From Republican Leaders (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
It has been eighteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly. As of today, Republican leaders have not shared any counteroffer to keep the budget process moving forward.
Where is the Republican counteroffer?
As Governor Cooper described to WFAE in an interview yesterday:
I think the Re more PR
North Carolina Justice Center: Community Conversation in Fayetteville on July 25 to Address Public Education, Medicaid Expansion, State Budget (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 24 -- The North Carolina Justice Center issued the following news:
On July 25th, Action NC, the Cumberland County Association of Educators, the Fayetteville chapter of National Organization for Women (NOW), and the NC Justice Center will host a community conversation on the importance of public education, Medicaid expansion, and the state budget at the Cumberland County Library in Fayetteville.
The community conversation will feature local leaders from Cumberland more PR
North Carolina Teachers of the Year Take Part in North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Program (10)
OCRACOKE, North Carolina, July 22 -- The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching issued the following news:
North Carolina's 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year joined the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching for "Teacher Leadership Institute: Teacher of the Year" in Ocracoke July 8-12.
They were able to examine educational leadership and positive responses to institutional change. Engage in the study and discussion of leadership principles, personal leadership traits more PR
North Carolina U.S. Attorney: Rocky Mount Tax Return Preparer Sentenced for Filing False Tax Refund Claims (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 24 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon Jr., issued the following news release:
Robert J. Higdon, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that today in Federal court, United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced AMBER GERNELL PORTER, 32, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina to 12 months and 1 day imprisonment, followed by 1 year of supervised release. PORTER was also order more PR
Northwestern College Earns National Recognition as College of Distinction (10)
ORANGE CITY, Iowa, July 25 -- Northwestern College issued the following news release:
Northwestern College has again been named one of the nation's Colleges of Distinction in acknowledgment of its continued dedication to high-impact educational practices. Northwestern is the only Iowa institution to be named a 2019-20 Christian College of Distinction and one of seven selected as Iowa Colleges of Distinction.
Northwestern's first-year seminars, collaborative assignments and projects, undergradu more PR
Norton to Speak at National Youth Involvement Board Conference With Credit Unions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will speak this evening to the National Youth Involvement Board Conference (NYIB), an organization of credit unions dedicated to reaching young people and educating them on their financial futures. NYIB helps young people learn about savings programs, financial education resources, and connects them with peers to increase financial literacy.
"I thank our cred more PR
Novant Health Medical Centers in Mecklenburg County Receive Grants From Susan G. Komen Charlotte for Breast Health Services (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 23 -- Novant Health issued the following news release:
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has been awarded $239,921 in grants from Susan G. Komen Charlotte (Komen Charlotte). Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center received a $119,972 grant and Novant Health Huntersville, Matthews and Mint Hill Medical Centers received a joint $119,949 award. These grants will be used to fund screening and diagnostic services for under/uninsured and minority p more PR
NRC Issues Memorandum Involving NextEra Energy Seabrook (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following memorandum and order (Docket No. 50-443-LA-2) involving NextEra Energy Seabrook:
In the Matter of NEXTERA ENERGY SEABROOK, LLC (Seabrook Station, Unit 1)
CLI-19-07
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
C-10 Research and Education Foundation filed a petition related to concrete degradation caused by alkali-silica reaction (ASR) at Seabrook Station, Unit 1./1 C-10 asks us to exercise our inherent supervisory authority to direct the N more PR
NSF International Staff Takes Part in NEHA Conference (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 -- NSF International issued the following news release:
Several NSF staff members participated in the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)'s annual conference in Nashville, Tenn. the week of July 8. Our CEO presented an award and received an award, two staff members gave educational sessions and we sponsored the NEHA president's reception.
Kevan Lawlor, NSF's President and CEO, presented the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award along with David D more PR
NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit (https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2019/safe-schools/global-2019-ms-1.pdf) of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Auditors found none of the schools met the minimum planning or training requirements of the State more PR
NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Primary Care-Centered Diabetes Management Program (10)
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the launch of a comprehensive, primary care-centered diabetes management program, including investing in new clinical pharmacy staff, equipment, and technology to improve health outcomes and expand services through telehealth techniques for more than 60,000 New Yorkers with diabetes who receive care in the City's public hospitals and community-based health centers. Di more PR
NYS OASAS Announces Opening of New Recovery Center and Supportive Housing Facility in Clinton County (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services issued the following news release:
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- "All Ways to Recovery" Center Will Provide Free Services for People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
- MHAB Life Skills Campus Offers Supportive, Supervised Transitional Housing for People in Recovery
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The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the "All Ways to Recovery" Reco more PR
Oak Ridge Contractor Develops Next Generation of Cleanup Workers (10)
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
EM's cleanup contractor at the Oak Ridge Site is helping develop the next generation of workers by leading or collaborating on numerous programs to ensure future cleanup is met with a capable, safety-conscious workforce.
UCOR President and CEO discussed those efforts under way at the 1,800-employee company during an address at the 2019 East Tennessee more PR
Ohio Becomes Most Regressive Energy State in the Midwest (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- The Sierra Club Foundation issued the following statement by Chapter Director Margaret Levin:
Today, the Ohio Senate and House concurred on HB 6 in a 51 - 38 vote; a new energy tax on Ohio electric customers and a complete catastrophe for a balanced informed energy policy and good governance.
HB 6 increases customer bills to bail out two uneconomic, 1950s era coal plants -- one of which isn't even in Ohio -- while also bailing out FirstEnergy's uncompetitive nuclear more PR
Ohio Department of Education, Harvard Announce Schools Selected for Continuous Improvement Opportunity (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22 -- The Ohio Department of Education issued the following news release:
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- Collaboration to help rural districts address chronic absenteeism, college readiness and more
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The Ohio Department of Education and the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University today announced that 19 Ohio schools have been selected to join the Proving Ground network of districts that will work together to address the challenges of chronic absenteeism, college more PR
Ohio State Rep. Russo, Dem Lawmakers Seek Information on Decline in Children's Enrollment in Medicaid (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 24 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following information on behalf of Ohio State Rep. Allison Russo, D-Upper Arlington:
State Rep. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington) and fellow House Democrats today sent a letter* to the Ohio Department of Medicaid asking them to investigate the declining number of children insured by Medicaid.
"We know there are long term consequences to children's health and attainment when they lose access to quality, affordable healthcare," writes Ru more PR
Ohio State University: Alliance for American Dream Promotes Collaboration, Benefits Central Ohio (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25 -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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- Winning project to help middle income homeowners will assist 10,000 middle-class families
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Home ownership on a middle-income budget is a step closer to being realized for 10,000 central Ohioans, after a proposal by team of Ohio State University faculty and community partners was selected for investment in the Alliance for the American Dream competition.
The project, Power of Home, is an innovative digit more PR
Ohio State University: Preschool Teachers Ask Children Too Many Simple Questions (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 26 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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- Study examined teachers' approach during shared reading
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When preschool teachers read books in their classrooms, the questions they ask play a key role in how much children learn, research has shown.
But a new study that involved observing teachers during class story times found that they asked few questions - and those that they did ask were usually too simple.
Only 24 percent o more PR
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Launches the Top Ten Cabinet Tour in Woodward, July 31 (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 24 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the launch of the Top Ten cabinet tour where the governor's cabinet will hold four public meetings in the closing months of 2019, with more to come in future years.
At the Top Ten cabinet tour, the governor and cabinet members will discuss progress being made in the Stitt administration, followed by a listening session for Oklahomans to share with the govern more PR
On the Eve of ADA Anniversary, Langevin Introduces Legislation to Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, and Donald McEachin (D-VA) introduced legislation today to make it easier for small businesses to become accessible for people with disabilities and help those businesses comply with the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act bolsters the existing Disabled Access Cr more PR
One Wisconsin Now: 'Ludicrous' - Republicans Offer New Plan to Hike Tuition (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 25 -- One Wisconsin Now, a liberal issue advocacy organization that focuses on advancing progressive leadership and values, issued the following news release:
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- Plan Comes on Heels of GOP Rejecting Help for Student Loan Borrowers, Refusing to Increase Financial Aid
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This week Republican state legislators revealed they will propose a plan to increase tuition at University of Wisconsin schools. The move comes just mere weeks after rejecting Gov. Tony Evers' more PR
OneWeb Satellites and Partners OneWeb and Airbus Transform Space Industry With World's First High-Volume Satellite Production Facility in Florida (10)
EXPLORATION PARK, Florida, July 22 -- Airbus Group, a provider of aeronautics, space and related services, issued the following news release:
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- Opening Marks A Breakthrough in Technology And Manufacturing, Enabling First-Ever Rapid Production of Communication Satellites
- Supports Deployment of Oneweb Network to Bring Transformative Internet Connectivity to Everyone, Everywhere
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OneWeb Satellites - a joint venture of OneWeb and Airbus - today officially opened the world's first h more PR
Op-Ed: Wilbur Ross: White House Creating Good Jobs for Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following op-ed:
FROM DAY one, the Trump administration has fulfilled its promise to create good jobs for American workers. I have come to Virginia Beach today to highlight President Donald Trump's signature efforts to make good on that promise: the Pledge to America's Workers and the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board.
The Trump administration's economic success is providing significant benefits to the Virginia economy. T more PR
OPEC Fund for International Development Supports Food Security in Egypt, Prime Minister Dr Madbouly Attends Signing Ceremony (10)
VIENNA, Austria, July 25 -- OPEC Fund for International Development issued the following news release:
The Director-General of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, has signed a US$14 million loan agreement with Egypt's Minister of Investment and International Cooperation, Dr Sahar Nasr. The agreement was signed in the presence of Egypt's Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Kemal Madbouly, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Dr Ali Elmoselhy, and Minister of Trad more PR
OpenAI Forms Exclusive Computing Partnership With Microsoft to Build New Azure Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Technologies (10)
REDMOND, Washington, July 22 -- Microsoft, a platform and productivity company, issued the following news release:
Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI, two companies thinking deeply about the role of AI in the world and how to build secure, trustworthy and ethical AI to serve the public, have partnered to further extend Microsoft Azure's capabilities in large-scale AI systems. Through this partnership, the companies will accelerate breakthroughs in AI and power OpenAI's efforts to create artificial gene more PR
Operation Lifesaver: Chantez Bailey Joins Operation Lifesaver, Inc. as Director of Communications (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Operation Lifesaver issued the following news release:
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) welcomes Chantez Bailey as its director of communications and marketing. Bailey brings over 10 years of experience in nonprofit marketing and brand awareness to the national rail safety education organization.
"We are very excited to welcome Chantez to the OLI team. She is a creative innovator with a wealth of branding and public relations knowledge and a deep skillset in marketing more PR
Optical Society: Science Societies Announce 2019-20 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Optical Society issued the following news release:
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- The Optical Society, Materials Research Society and SPIE make final selection for prestigious appointments to learn and contribute to science policymaking in Washington, D.C.
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The Optical Society (OSA), the Materials Research Society (MRS) and SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, are pleased to announce the selection of Christina Willis and Daniel Broberg as 2019-2020 Congressional more PR
Oregon Gov. Brown Announces Recent Staffing Additions (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 24 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Governor Kate Brown today announced recent and upcoming additions to her policy staff.
Sarah Means joined the Governor's Regional Solutions team in May as the South Valley/Mid-Coast Regional Solutions Coordinator. Means came from the community and economic development division of Lane County, where she served as a resource for businesses and communities in the region and state. Prior to her time with Lane C more PR
Oregon Gov. Brown to Sign Youth Sentencing Reform Bill Into Law (10)
SALEM, Oregon, July 22 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Governor Kate Brown will sign a new youth sentencing reform bill into law at 11 AM today at the June Key Delta Community Center in North Portland. SB 1008 proposes changes to the state's juvenile justice system that will make communities safer, reduce victimization, and improve rehabilitation opportunities for youth.
"This legislation will serve troubled youth in our community for generations to come, resha more PR
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Malaysia Has Achieved High Levels of Growth, But Must Do More to Address Governance and Social Challenges (10)
PARIS, France, July 24 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
Malaysia's economic performance has been very successful, but public policy can do more to address social and governance challenges while making growth stronger, greener and more inclusive, according to a new report from the OECD.
The latest OECD Economic Survey of Malaysia discusses how boosting productivity and implementing new structural reforms can help Malaysia move up g more PR
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention Announces New Super Sponsor - Solmetex (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention issued the following news release:
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announces Solmetex as their newest Super Sponsor. This new sponsorship will assist OSAP in continuing its mission of being the world's leading provider of education that supports safe dental visits.
OSAP is proud of its super sponsors that generously contribute to The Safest Dental Visit(TM). OSAP's other super sponsors i more PR
PA Administrator Wheeler and White House CEQ Chairman Neumayr Honor Over 200 U.S. Teachers and Students at Presidential Environmental Youth Awards Ceremony (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman Mary Neumayr announced the 2019 awardees of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) during an awards ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washi more PR
Pa. State Reps. Malagari, Hanbidge Bring Agriculture Experts, Lawmakers Together to Raise Awareness About Spotted Lanternfly (10)
SOUDERTON, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Reps. Steve Malagari, D-Montgomery, and Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery:
State Reps. Steve Malagari and Liz Hanbidge, both D-Montgomery, led a public discussion Monday to raise awareness about the rising threat of the spotted lanternfly.
"The invasive insect is destroying trees, crops, landscapes and properties right here in Montgomery County," Malagari explained. more PR
Pacific Air Forces Airman Earns Spot in 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news:
By Kat Bailey
Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2019.
An Air Force selection board at the Air Force's Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior lead more PR
Paid Parental Leave, Increased Support for Caregivers, Improved Food and Economic Security Among Recommendations in New Report on Achieving Health Equity for All Children (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
The lack of supportive policies for families in the United States, such as paid parental leave, has serious implications for health equity, as it affects families' overall health and financial stability, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Implementing paid family leave at the federal, state, or local levels could improve workfo more PR
Partnerships With Tidewater Community College, ABC Offer ChalleNGe Cadets New Options Upon Graduation (10)
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, July 25 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news:
By A.J. Coyne
For many cadets in the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy, the 20-week residential portion of the program is an opportunity to pursue credit recovery and return to high school. For some, they spend their time preparing to take the GED exam at the end of the course.
But for some cadets, two new programs offer them the opportunity to quickly receive their GED certi more PR
Peace Corps Mourns the Loss of Donovan Gregg (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Peace Corps issued the following news release:
Peace Corps Response Volunteer Donovan Gregg, 31, of Beaverton, Oregon, died following a car accident July 23 in Rwanda.
Donovan, who trained English teachers at a university in Kigali, served in Peace Corps Response with his wife of eight years Jessica Gregg. The Greggs were also Peace Corps Volunteers together in Ethiopia from 2014 to 2016.
The couple began work in Rwanda in January 2019.
"Donovan Gregg was an extrao more PR
PEN America: New Anthology of Essays, Memoir, Stories and Poems by NYC Immigrant 'Dreamers' (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- PEN America issued the following news release:
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- Writings that Reflect the Duality of the Young Authors' Experience, Their Struggles and Their Rich Cultural Backgrounds
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PEN America today published an anthology of writings by young aspiring writers and students who struggle with the day-to-day difficulties of their immigration status. The collection, DREAMing Out Loud: Voices of Undocumented Students includes 59 personal essays, short stories, memoir and poems more PR
Penguin Books Publishes 'Killing It' (10)
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Penguin Books USA issued the following book description:
Killing It: An Education, by Camas Davis
Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine editor, she had left New York City to pursue a simpler life in her home state of Oregon, with the man she wanted to marry, and taken an appealing job at a Portland magazine. But neither job nor man delivered on her dreams, and in the span of a year, Camas was unemployed, on her own, with nothing to fall back on.
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Pennsylvania Department of Corrections: State Agencies Provide Parole Agents With Early Learning Family Support Resources (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections issued the following news release:
Today, nearly 300 Pennsylvania parole agents are attending the first of its kind in the nation educational event intended to educate staff about the importance of childhood education and provide them with resource information so they can assist reentrants and their families. The event was held at Harrisburg Area Community College. Two additional events are planned in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Official Highlights Advances in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Learning (10)
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Teachers have made the commonwealth a national leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education because of their commitment and the Wolf Administration's comprehensive plan to prepare students for in-demand jobs, a top Department of Education (PDE) official told participants today at the annual Keystone Technology Innovators Summit at Shippensburg University.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education: State Agencies Provide Parole Agents, Staff With Early Learning Family Support Resources (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Today, nearly 300 Pennsylvania parole agents are attending the first of its kind in the nation educational event intended to educate staff about the importance of childhood education and provide them with resource information so they can assist reentrants and their families. The event was held at Harrisburg Area Community College. Two additional events are planned in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania State Rep. Kenyatta: North Philly Non-Profit Receives $4.5M Department of Labor Reentry Grant (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Philadelphia:
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., announced that OIC of America was awarded a U.S. Department of Labor Reentry Grant totaling $4.5 million, which will be used to expand its Skills, Opportunities, Achievement, and Responsibility program.
These grants give organizations the opportunity to develop methods that maximiz more PR
Perinatal Joint Commission Certification Reaffirms NYU Langone Health as Leader in Mother-Baby Care (10)
NEW YORK, July 24 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release:
NYU Langone Health has made significant investments across all its hospitals in caring for expecting mothers and newborns--from adopting the best clinical practices and developing new programs and services for patients, to building state-of-the-art facilities. Last month, those efforts were formally recognized by The Joint Commission, which awarded the orga more PR
Peters, Portman Bill Responding to Growing Threat of Deepfakes Advances in Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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- Peters Cosponsors New Bill to Help States Improve Media Literacy Education & Combat Foreign Influence Operations
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Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to address the emergence of forged video content was approved by the Senate Homeland Security more PR
Pharmacy Guild of Australia: APP2019 Wrap Up (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, July 23 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release:
Over 6000 delegates descended on the Gold Coast for the 2019 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition. Joined by over 100 speakers and political leaders from both major parties, the conference was yet again a resounding success and a must-attend event on the Australian community pharmacy calendar.
In a jam-packed opening plenary, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced a more PR
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Will Address Chronic Disease Epidemic (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release:
The Physicians Committee for Responsible and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences will host the seventh-annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine in Washington, D.C., on July 25-27, 2019.
More than 800 health care providers will attend the conference to hear the latest research on dietary interventions that can help prevent, manage, and somet more PR
Physicians for a National Health Program: Medicare for All Unlikely to Cause Surge in Hospital Use - Harvard Study (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Physicians for a National Health Program issued the following news release:
As political leaders debate the merits of a future Medicare for All system in the U.S., some analysts predict that implementing universal coverage could cause a sharp, unaffordable increase in hospital use and costs, overwhelming the system. But new research by a team at Harvard Medical School and The City University of New York at Hunter College, published today in the Annals of Internal M more PR
Piedmont Athens Receives National Award for Elite Stroke Care (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, July 22 -- Piedmont Healthcare issued the following news release:
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines(R) Gold Plus Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll Quality Achievement Award.
This award recognizes Piedmont Athens Regional's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on th more PR
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Rising Sixth Grader Wins President's Environmental Youth Award (10)
LENEXA, Kansas, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Plattsmouth, Nebraska's Joslyn Stamp, a rising sixth grader, was awarded the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) in a Washington, D.C., ceremony today. The national award recognizes K-12 students who tackle local environmental challenges to create sustainable solutions using initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
The White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chairman more PR
President Donald J. Trump Bestows Highest Scientific Honor to Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Engineers (10)
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, July 26 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release:
President Donald J. Trump named two engineers from Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in an announcement from the White House July 2.
Dr. Brandon Cochenour, an electrical engineer, and Dr. James Hing, a robotics engineer, will receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers ( more PR
President Trump Issues Remarks at 2019 Teen Student Action Summit of Turning Point USA (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- President Trump issued the following remarks at Turning Point USA's Teen Student Action Summit:
THE PRESIDENT: I'm excited to be here today with thousands of proud, young American patriots. You're great people. You're great people. (Applause.) You're the future. You're the future.
On behalf of my entire administration, thank you to everyone at Turning Point USA's Teen Student Action Summit. What a group. (Applause.) What a group. They don't realize there's more of you th more PR
President Trump, First Lady Trump Issue Remarks in Celebration of 1st Year Anniversary of Pledge to America's Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump issued the following remarks in celebration of the 1st year anniversary of the Pledge to America's Workers:
MS. TRUMP: Welcome everyone. Today, here we are here to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the White House's Pledge to America's Workers, a call to action for business and industry to create more and better jobs for Americans by providing education and skills for American students and workers.
I'd like to thank Vice P more PR
Prestigious Award Aids Bowie State University Researcher in Developing Black Male Teachers (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, July 25 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Bowie State University issued the following news release:
A Bowie State University mathematics education researcher, selected for the distinguished University System of Maryland professorship, will establish a center to encourage more young black male students to enter the education profession, where they are underrepresented.
Dr. Julius Davis is one of three USM faculty awarded the Wilson H. Elkins Professorship, which will provide him with $ more PR
Produce Safety Rule Update - California Department of Food and Agriculture Mails Questionnaires to Smaller Produce Farms (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 25 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing that starting next week, 8,000 "small" and "very small" produce farms throughout California are being mailed educational letters about their roles in upholding the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), passed in 2011 to help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. Accom more PR
Prosperity Now Applauds Senator Booker and Representative Pressley for Bill to Help Close the Racial Wealth Divide (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) issued the following news release:
Prosperity Now applauds today's announcement by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) of the reintroduction on the American Opportunities Accounts Act, which would work to reduce wealth inequality and the racial wealth divide by making intentional and substantial investments in the futures of American children.
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Purdue University: Cooperative Extension, Public Outreach Unite to Increase Funding for Agricultural Research, Education (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Research and education drive the U.S. economy and its agricultural sector. The ability to turn discoveries and innovations into practical applications has been the hallmark of extension and public outreach in every state and U.S. territory.
Unfortunately, public sector investment in extension and public outreach has declined in recent years.
To heighten awareness of this issue, The Charles Valentine Riley more PR
Radio Advertising Bureau: Radio Show to Explore the Podcast Revolution (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release:
Leaders from the growing podcast industry will participate in "The Podcast Revolution," a Radio Show session scheduled for Wednesday, September 25. The Radio Show, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), will be held September 24-26 in Dallas, Texas.
Panelists Carter Brokaw, president of iHeartMedia's digital revenue strategy; Neal Carruth, National more PR
Radisson Hotel Group Raises US Dollar 480,000 to Provide Support for SOS Children's Villages and Local Communities (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 22 -- Radisson Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release:
For the 16th consecutive year, Radisson Hotel Group organized its annual Community Action Month - a significant number of actions and activities carried out to support communities around the world. Once again, the group was proud to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the global partnership with SOS Children's Villages - taking part in close to 1,000 activities world more PR
Randolph Air Force Base: Enlisted Professional Military Education Topic of Latest 'Developing Mach-21 Airmen' Podcast (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
A look inside the enlisted professional military education is the topic of the latest "Developing Mach-21 Airmen," Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast series, released July 19.
On the pod, Senior Airman Francisco Melendez from the Air University public affairs office sits down with Tech. Sgt. Joshua Steward and Senior Master Sgt. more PR
Registration Is Now Open for the 39th International Risk Management Institute Construction Risk Conference (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- The International Risk Management Institute issued the following news release:
International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI), has opened registration for the 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC). The Conference will be held November 10-13, 2019, at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
Each year, CRC brings together more than 2,000 leading project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, insurers, and insurance agents and br more PR
Remembering An Impactful Council on Social Work Education Leader: Barbara W. White (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 26 -- The Council on Social Work Education issued the following news release:
CSWE would like to share some words to honor the late Dr. Barbara W. White, who passed away on July 19, 2019.
While Dr. White's enduring contributions to social work and social work education is far-reaching, we would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude that she lent her wise counsel and unsurpassed skills to CSWE through her service to the organization as President from 1998-2001 more PR
Rep. Axne Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Child Care Protection (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Cynthia Axne, D-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation would create a task force to help states comply with background check requirements for child care workers
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Following reports of child care violations across Iowa, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) joined Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) in introducing the Child Care Protection Improvement Act to ensure that all children are placed in safe, quality early care and education settings. This bipartisa more PR
Rep. Baird: House Passes Congressman Baird's STEM Education Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
The U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote the Building Blocks of STEM Act (H.R. 1665), which ensures that children, and especially girls, are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) earlier and more effectively. Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced H.R. 1665 in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology earlier in more PR
Rep. Barr: Commerce Department Invests to Help Build Technical Education Building in Estill County Opportunity Zone (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Estill County Board of Education in Irvine, Kentucky, to help build an Area Technical Center (ATC) educational building. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $4.7 million in state investme more PR
Rep. Beyer: Democrats to Secretary DeVos - Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Murphy, Beyer Lead Effort to Ensure Data Collected at the Education Department on Seclusion and Restraint Practices is Accurate and Comprehensive
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After the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report urging the U.S. Department of Education to implement recommendations to address inaccuracies in federal restraint and seclusion data, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of more PR
Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill to Increase Monthly Housing Stipend (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3897) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to increase the monthly housing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.
For more information, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, 2227 Rayburn House Office Building, more ST
Rep. Bilirakis's Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Fry Eligibility Passes the House of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Congressman Bilirakis is proud to announce passage of his bill to extend eligibility for the Fry Scholarship to spouses and children of members of the National Guard and Reserve who died of service-connected causes but whose deaths did not occur when the member was on active duty. The Fry Scholarship provides Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of servicemembers who died in t more PR
Rep. Brownley Issues Statement on Opening Impeachment Inquiry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following statement calling for the opening of an impeachment inquiry of President Trump:
"Over the past two years, like many Americans, I have followed with dismay, disgust, and heartache, as President Trump has torn apart so much that we hold dear.
"His vitriolic, divisive rhetoric and actions - denigrating women, people of color, immigrants, people of faith, the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and many others - more PR
Rep. Butterfield Issues Statement on Bills to Reauthorize Public Health, Medicare Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to advance bills to reauthorize public health and Medicare programs that provide Medicaid funding for the U.S. territories and address surprise medical billing:
The Committee also passed bipartisan legislation on stopping illegal robocalls, and more.
"Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee continued its commitment to working for the American peopl more PR
Rep. Casten: New Bipartisan, Bicameral Proposal Targets Industrial Emissions for Reduction (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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- Clean Industrial Technology Act backed by industry and environmental groups
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U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06), Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Mike Braun (R-IN), along with U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-WV), Aumua Amata (R-AS-At Large), and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), today introduced the bipartisan more PR
Rep. Castor Recognizes Hillsborough Community College for Its 50th Anniversary (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, recognizing Hillsborough Community College for its 50th anniversary:
I rise today to recognize Hillsborough Community College (HCC) for its 50th anniversary. Since 1968, Hillsborough Community College has provided the people of the Tampa Bay community with an affordable and quality education.
Ever since holding its first classes at Hillsborough High Scho more ST
Rep. Chu Introduces Bill to Amend Education Sciences and Reform Act of 2002 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3901) to amend the Education Sciences and Reform Act of 2002 to include racial subgroups in IPEDS data.
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Judy Chu, 2423 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5464; or in the district offices at 527 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 106, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626/304-0110; 415 W. Foothill more ST
Rep. Cisneros Authored Veterans Bills Pass the House on Bipartisan Basis (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) announced that two of his bills passed the House Floor on a bipartisan voice vote. The first bill, authored by Rep. Cisneros, was H.R. 2942, the Helping Expand and Launch Transitional Health (HEALTH) for Women Veterans Act.
"As a Navy veteran, one of my top priorities is ensuring active servicemembers who are transitioning into the civilian world ar more PR
Rep. Clark Issues Statement on Budget Caps Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan budget caps bill:
"The bipartisan agreement paves the way for Congress to responsibly fund our government and better support American families.
"It rejects the President's reckless FY 2020 budget, averts a financial crisis by raising the debt ceiling, avoids another government shutdown, and allows us to move forward on the House-passed appropriations bills.
"Additionally, with more PR
Rep. Clyburn Introduces Bill to Discharge Qualified Loan Amounts of Each Individual (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3887) to discharge the qualified loan amounts of each individual.
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Education and Labor, Ways and Means and Judiciary committees.
For more information, Rep. James E. Clyburn, 200 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3 more ST
Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill on Inclusion of New Safety Equipment in School Buses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3959) to "direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules requiring the inclusion of new safety equipment in school buses."
The bill was introduced on July 25. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Education and Labor committees.
For more information, Rep. Steve Cohen, 2104 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3265; or in the district office at t more ST
Rep. Collins Introduces Anti-Semitism Awareness Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Georgia, ranking Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, introduced the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2019. The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act provides the U.S. Department of Education with an additional resource to better help the department investigate potentially anti-Semitic behavior on college campuses.
"Anti-Semitism on colle more PR
Rep. Collins Introduces Bill on Definition of Anti-Semitism (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4009) to "provide for the consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Greg Steube, R-Fla., John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, Steve Chabot, R-Ohi more ST
Rep. Courtney Statement on Department of Education Failures on Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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- Says that Congress must work protect those who have built their careers around the program
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Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) took to the House Floor to highlight a new lawsuit aimed at the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) failure to properly administer the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Courtney's remarks come following reports of a lawsuit recently filed agains more PR
Rep. Cox Issues Statement Applauding $5.7 Million for Reentry Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. TJ Cox, D-California, issued the following statement:
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- U.S. Department of Labor Awards $85.7 Million in Reentry Project Grants
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Congressman TJ Cox (CA-21) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will be providing $85.7 million dollars in Reentry Project grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.
$4,500,000 to Latino Coalition for Community Leadership of Santa Barbara, CA
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Rep. Cox Joins Reintroduction of Remedial Education Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. TJ Cox, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. TJ Cox (CA-21), joined Rep. Doanld Norcross (NJ-01), Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06), Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) and Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03) in reintroducing the Remedial Education Improvement Act to make remedial/developmental education programs more effective, fair and less expensive. Although necessary, developmental education programs make college take longer and therefore more costly to students and their famil more PR
Rep. Crist Issues Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Florida, issued the following statement on House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act (H.R. 3877):
The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 284-149, will protect the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and provide robust investment in our national security, infrastructure, education, and health care for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
"Today, the House of Representatives put partisanship aside to do the right thing For The People. Although more PR
Rep. Cummings Introduces Bill on Heightened Cash Monitoring Payment Method (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4012) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and title 38, U.S. Code, "to conduct risk analyses regarding certain educational institutions receiving payments under the Department of Education heightened cash monitoring payment method."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla. It was jointly referred to the House Education and Labor and Veterans' Affairs committees.
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Rep. Dan Kildee Votes to Protect Pensions of Michigan Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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- House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Save Pensions of Over One Million Workers
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Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act, commonly known as "The Butch Lewis Act." This legislation protects the hard-earned retirement benefits of workers more PR
Rep. Davis Announces Open Government Nights (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, July 22 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced he will be launching "Open Government Nights" a series in conjunction with state lawmakers to allow constituents an opportunity to hear directly from their elected officials at the state and federal level on important issues. The first event will be held in Decatur with State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-101).
"Ensuring constituents have an opportuni more PR
Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill on Federal Antidiscrimination Claims (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4015) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes "to clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C.
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Rep. DeLauro Issues Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Oversight of Unaccompanied Children Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, issued the following statement at a subcommittee hearing entitled "Oversight of the Unaccompanied Children Program: Ensuring the Safety of Children in HHS Care":
"Good morning. Welcome to the Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Today's oversight hearing will be discussing the Office of Refugee Resettlement's unaccompanie more PR
Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on Nomination of Scalia to Be Labor Secretary (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, issued the following statement after President Trump announced he would nominate Eugene Scalia to be the Labor Secretary:
"The Department of Labor is tasked with standing up for American workers through job training programs, combatting wage theft, upholding workplace safety, and ensuring equal pay.
"That is more important than ever, as w more PR
Rep. DelBene Introduces Bill on Providing Portable Benefits to Eligible Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4016) to "require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program for providing portable benefits to eligible workers."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Jim Himes, D-Conn., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Bill Foster, D-Ill., and Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Suzan DelBene, 2330 more ST
Rep. Doyle: House Approves Bill to Reauthorize Landmark Autism Law (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Michael Doyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA) announced today that bipartisan legislation to reauthorize federal programs and activities that help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.
This bill, the Autism CARES Act of 2019 (H.R. 1058), is supported by a broad coalition of autism and disability advocate organizations, includ more PR
Rep. Duffy Applauds Sen. Tim Scott For Introducing His Bill To Provide More Work Opportunities For Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Sean P. Duffy, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Senator Tim Scott introduced the Senate companion to Congressman Sean Duffy's bill that will help veterans enter the education workforce.
The Heroes Entering Roles of Education Service (HEROES) Act, previously introduced by Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development & Insurance, and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) will expa more PR
Rep. Engel Introduces Bill on E-Cigarettes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4019) to "protect and educate children about the dangers of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, and Haley Stevens, D-Mich. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; o more ST
Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Bill on Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4025) to "establish the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program to increase the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, 1722 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 20 more ST
Rep. Foxx Introduces Bill to Repeal Wage Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3904) to amend titles 23 and 49, U.S. Code, "to repeal wage requirements applicable to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway and public transportation construction projects."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Education and Labor committees.
For more information, Rep. Virginia Foxx, 2462 Rayburn House Office Building, W more ST
Rep. Foxx Issues Remarks on Bailout for Failed Union Pensions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following remarks:
During today's debate of H.R. 397, a risky, fiscally irresponsible taxpayer bailout for failed union-led pensions, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, delivered the following remarks:
"My colleague on the other side of the aisle said that we have a house on fire, and we must do something a more PR
Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Bill Forcing Taxpayers to Bailout Failed Pensions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement:
Today, House Democrats voted overwhelmingly in favor of H.R. 397, radical and ill-advised legislation that puts American taxpayers on the hook, for the first time ever, to pay for failed union-managed pension plans.
"Through no fault of their own, retirees and workers in multiemployer union pension plans will not see the benefits the more PR
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition, Expunge Prior Convictions, Invest in Underserved Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) joined House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler (NY-10) in introducing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. This comprehensive bill addresses the decriminalization of marijuana as well as criminal justice issues that have disproportionately impacted underserved communities as part of America's "War on Drugs."
"Millions of Americans have fallen vi more PR
Rep. Grijalva Issues Statement on $2.6 Million Grant Award to Tucson for Electric Buses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement:
This week, the Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Tucson a $2.6 million grant to purchase five zero-emission buses that would replace some of their oldest biodiesel fuel buses. The grant will allow Tucson to begin replacing an aging bus fleet while simultaneously reducing emissions that contribute to poor air quality. In May 2019, Rep. Grijalva wrote a letter to the FTA regarding Tucson's grant more PR
Rep. Harder Introduces Bill on Educational, Career Pathway Programs for Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3892) to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act "to award competitive grants for the purpose of developing, offering, improving, and providing educational or career pathway programs for workers."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Josh Harder, 131 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4540; more ST
Rep. Harder Introduces Bill to Carry Out Career Pathways Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3893) to "direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program that awards grants to State coalitions that build or expand career pathways programs in schools within the State, and to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program that awards grants to eligible agencies to carry out career pathways programs."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Commi more ST
Rep. Harder Introduces Bill to Make College Affordable, Accessible (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3891) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make college affordable and accessible.
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y.It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Josh Harder, 131 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4540; or in the district office at 4701 Sisk Road, Ste. 202, Modesto, CA 95356; more ST
Rep. Harris Announces Nearly $50,000 Award for Worcester County Board of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Board of Education in Worcester County, MD $49,392 for the Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP) program in the First Congressional District of Maryland. The funds will be allocated to Worcester County Public Schools' twelve libraries. According to IMLS, "Year one of the project will focus on working w more PR
Rep. Hayes Introduces Legislation to Protect Health of America's School Chilldren (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), and Congressmembers Julia Brownley (CA-26), Jim Costa (CA-16), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Jim Himes (CT-04), and John Larson (CT-01) introduced H.R. 3973, the Clean School Bus Act. This legislation would provide $1 billion to help school districts across the country replace traditional sc more PR
Rep. Hill Continues Battle for Access to Opioid Treatment (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Katie Hill, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Katie Hill (D-CA-25) today followed up on her bipartisan letter to the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to ensure more doctors receive the necessary training to treat people suffering from opioid use disorder. The follow-up letter requested an in-person meeting with Dr. Thomas Nasca of ACGME to discuss these critical issues in person and to hear ACGME's perspective.
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Rep. Hill: 'Alternative Data Can Connect More American Consumers With Affordable Credit' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Today, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Task Force on Financial Technology (FinTech), Congressman French Hill (AR-02), helped lead a hearing: "Examining the Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting and Credit Scoring to Expand Access to Credit."
During the hearing, Congressman Hill highlighted the rise of FinTech lenders using alternative consumer data to help determine a borrower's c more PR
Rep. Hoyer Issues Remarks on Raise the Wage Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following floor remarks in support of the Raise the Wage Act:
"Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act because we need to raise wages for working people and our middle class. We need to make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living and with the value of the labor that our people contribute into the economy.
"That's why we have a federal minimum wage: to ensure that everyone who works hard full tim more PR
Rep. Johnson Announces $2.7 Million Head Start Grant to ChildCareGroup (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chair of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant totaling $2,722,314 to ChildCareGroup, a local organization that focuses on early childhood education.
"I am delighted to offer my congratulations to Head Start of Greater Dallas for receiving this grant, and more PR
Rep. Johnson Issues Statement on 29th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following statement recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990:
The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted with bipartisan support to prohibit discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transpor more PR
Rep. King Introduces Bill on Recruitment, Retention Incentive Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4036) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide a better defined recruitment and retention incentive program for volunteer emergency service workers."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Education and Labor committees.
For more information, Rep. Pete King, 302 Cannon House Office Building, Wash more ST
Rep. Krishnamoorthi: New Documents Show JUUL Deliberately Targeted Children to Become the Nation's Largest Seller of E-Cigarettes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, issued the following news release:
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- JUUL Labs, Inc. Targeted Children as Young as Eight Years Old
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Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, released a supplemental memo based on approximately 55,000 non-public documents JUUL Labs, Inc. produced to the Subcommittee and the Mas more PR
Rep. Lawrence Announces City of Detroit and State of Michigan Grant Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Lawrence (MI-14) announces a $1 million grant award for the State of Michigan from the Department of Labor's Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants and a $2.6 million grant award for the City of Detroit for Low or no Emissions (Low-No) Grant Program.
The Department of Labor's Workforce Data Quality Initiative aims to build and enhance state-based data systems that collect i more PR
Rep. Lee Issues Statement After Appropriations Hearing on Homestead Child Detention Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following statement:
Earlier today, following the Labor-Health and Human Services-Education Subcommittee hearing on Oversight of the Unaccompanied Children Program: Ensuring the Safety of Children in HHS Care hearing with the director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Appropriations Committee Member Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement:
"It is more evident than ever that the Homestead Child Detention Facil more PR
Rep. Levin Introduces Bill on State, Indian Tribe Grants for Community Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3933) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to establish State and Indian tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority- Serving Institutions."
The bill was introduced on July 24. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Andy Levin, 228 Cannon House Office Building, more ST
Rep. Levin, Sen. Baldwin Lead Effort to Create Partnership With States to Provide Students More Affordability (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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- America's College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed
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Representative Andy Levin, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today reintroduced the America's College Promise Act. This legislation would create a new federal-state partnership to more PR
Rep. Lewis Issues Statement on Resolution Condemning President Trump's Comments at Members of Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, issued the following floor statement on a resolution (H.Res. 489) condemning President Trump's comments directed to members of Congress:
"Madam Speaker, I rise with a sense of righteous indignation to support this resolution.
"I know racism when I see it. I know racism when I feel it, and at the highest level of government, there is no room for racism. It sows the seeds of violence and destroys the hopes and dreams of people.
"The world is wa more PR
Rep. Lipinski Introduces Bill to Reduce Social Security Payroll Taxes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3966) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to reduce social security payroll taxes and to reduce the reliance of the United States economy on carbon-based energy sources."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Francis Rooney, R-Fla. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor and Rules committees.
For more information, Rep. Dan more ST
Rep. Lofgren Introduces Bill to Provide Grants for Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3913) to "authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, 1401 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3072; or in the district office at 635 N. 1st S more ST
Rep. Long, Sen. Blackburn Issue Statements on Internet Exchange Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Billy Long, R-Missouri, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following statements on the introduction of the Internet Exchange Act (H.R. 3869):
The bill aims to strengthen Internet access in rural and other underserved areas by promoting more Internet Exchanges across the country.
"We need to build up and expand rural broadband infrastructure," said Rep. Long. "Too often, I hear stories of students, entrepreneurs, and families in rural areas that are u more PR
Rep. Lowey Issues Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the bipartisan agreement to raise budget caps and suspend the debt ceiling:
"House Democrats have insisted on raising unworkable budget caps to ensure that Congress can responsibly fund our government and uphold our commitment to America's families. That's what this agreement does.
"While the bipartisan deal represents a compromise, I am proud that this agr more PR
Rep. Lucas: Bipartisan Science Committee Bills on STEM, Energy, Research and More Pass the House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, ranking Republican member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release:
House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas praised the House passage of seven bipartisan Committee bills today:
* H.R. 34 - Energy and Water Research Integration Act, sponsored by Science Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas
* H.R. 36 - Combating Sexual Harassment in more PR
Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Bill to Protect Employees in Construction Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4043) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to protect employees in the building and construction industry who are participants in multiemployer plans."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Rodney Davis, R-Ill., and John Shimkus, R-Ill. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Education and Labor committees.
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Rep. McBath Introduces Bill to Improve Child Care Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3986) to "establish a task force to improve child care protections provided through interstate criminal background checks."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Van Taylor, R-Texas, Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Fred Keller, R-Pa., and Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Lucy MacBath, 1513 Longworth House Office Building, more ST
Rep. McCarthy Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Op-ed - Unsung Heroes of the Apollo Era (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin McCarthy published an op-ed about the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing and Mojave's unsung heroes. Their work touched nearly all aspects of spaceflight, from scientific knowledge and technology, to astronaut training and education, to testing and developing the tools and equipment required to put astronauts into space. These men and women are heroes of our American space more PR
Rep. McEachin Introduces Bill on Expenditures to Provide Access to Disabled Individuals (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4045) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to expand the credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-D more ST
Rep. Mitchell Announces Retirement From Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks:
This morning, Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) gave the following speech on the House floor, announcing that he will retire at the end of the 116th Congress.
Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMUf64ZtnZk&feature=youtu.be)
(Remarks as Prepared)
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America is an amazing place and we too often as Americans take that for granted. Opportunities exist in this country that simply aren more PR
Rep. Nadler Introduces Bill to Decriminalize, Deschedule Cannabis (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3884) to "decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., David N. Cicil more ST
Rep. Napolitano Issues Statement on Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs & Border Protection Custody Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-California, issued the following statement after the House passed the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act (H.R. 3239):
"I am so grateful to Congressman Ruiz for including mental health among the critical standards of care for all individuals detained, especially children. We have all be horrified by the images of overcrowded, squalid conditions at CBP facilities--which are absolutely unacceptable--ye more PR
Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill on Improvement of Remedial Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3950) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to establish a grant program for the improvement of remedial education programs at institutions of higher education."
The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., TJ Cox, D-Calif., and Angie Craig, D-Minn. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Dona more ST
Rep. Norcross Reintroduces Bill to Reshape Developmental Education, Boost College Completion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, reintroduced the Remedial Education Improvement Act to make remedial - commonly called developmental - education programs more effective, fair and less expensive. The Act would improve or develop programs based on five reform models that have a proven track record. It would implement these reforms, more PR
Rep. Omar Issues Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement after voting against the Bipartisan Budget Act (H.R. 3877):
"I am proud that under a Democratic Congress, we have made progress in prioritizing much-needed domestic investments in education, healthcare, and clean energy--almost as much as we invest in defense.
"However, I cannot in good conscience support a bill that continues to throw billions of dollars at endless wars and Pentagon contractors.
"In order to more PR
Rep. Omar Joins Delegation to Ghana and U.S. Army Africa Headquarters (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Rep. Ilhan Omar is joining House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional delegation to Ghana to hold high-level discussions with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, Speaker Mike Oquaye and other senior government officials, and to visit U.S. Army Africa headquarters in Italy. Speaker Pelosi will also deliver an address to the Ghanaian Parliament.
The delegation will pay respects at Cape Coast, Elmina Castl more PR
Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill to Create Climate Action Rebate Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4051) to "create a Climate Action Rebate Fund in order to efficiently reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide a monthly rebate to the American people, encourage innovation of clean energy technologies and create new economic opportunities, ensure the resiliency of our infrastructure, assist with the transition to a clean energy economy, and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future more ST
Rep. Pappas Announces 2019 Congressional App Challenge (10)
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas announced that his office will be hosting the 2019 Congressional App Challenge for students across the First District. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own applications. The challenge is intended to highlight the value of computer science and STEM ed more PR
Rep. Perry Introduces Bill on Disclosure Report (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3921) to "require an institution of higher education to file a disclosure report with the Secretary of Education whenever such institution receives a gift from or enters into a contract with a foreign source, the value of which is $50,000 or more."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Scott Perry, 1207 Longworth House Office Buil more ST
Rep. Pressley, Sen. Booker Reintroduce 'Baby Bonds' Legislation to Combat Wealth Inequality (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) legislation aimed at leveling the playing field by giving all American children an opportunity to generate wealth.
The American Opportunity Accounts Act, also known as "baby bonds", would give every American child a fairer chance at economic mobility by creating a seed savings account of $1,000 at birth. The funds would sit more PR
Rep. Reed Secures Head Start Grant for Geneva Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a $1,362,912 grant to provide the Geneva City School District with funding to provide Head Start services.
"We care about ensuring our children receive a quality education," Tom said. "This grant enables Geneva City Schools to fund Head Start programs to promote the school readiness of young children from low-income families. We support programs like these that give kids the tool more PR
Rep. Roy Issues Statement on Apollo 11 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Apollo 11:
"It was at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas, in 1962 when John F. Kennedy stood before the American people and boldly declared, "We choose to go to the moon."
"American leadership captivated the world as Apollo 11 expelled beyond our atmosphere some seven years later in 1969. At a time when the Time's "Person of the Year" was the "Middle Americans", outdoor concerts were shaping the future of music, a loa more PR
Rep. Rush Introduces Bill on Energy-Related Industries Jobs Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4061) to "direct the Secretary of Energy to establish and carry out a comprehensive, nationwide, energy- related industries jobs program."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Fred Upton, R-Mich., and John B. Larson, D-Conn. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Bobby L. Rush, 2188 Rayb more ST
Rep. Schiff Introduces Bill on Serving Meals in Community Colleges (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4065) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot program for serving meals in community colleges.
The bill was introduced on July 25 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., TJ Cox, D-Calif., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N more ST
Rep. Schiff Introduces Food for Thought Act to Address Food Insecurity on Community College Campuses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation Would Provide Free Meals to Students in Need
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Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Food for Thought Act, which would create a demonstration program to make grants available to community colleges so they can provide free meals to food-insecure students. The program would be administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) within the United States Department of Agr more PR
Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill on Specialty Crop Research Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3952) to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 "to establish a waiver from the matching requirement for certain grants under the specialty crop research initiative."
The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Rep. TJ Cox, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee.
For more information, Rep. Kim Schrier, 1123 Longworth House Office Building, more ST
Rep. Scott Issues Statement on Raise Wage Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, on the Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582):
I include in the Record the following letters in support of H.R. 582, Raise the Wage Act: International Brotherhood of Teamsters; National Urban League; Disability Coalition; Health Care Groups; Interreligious Working Group on Domestic Human Needs; First Focus Campaign for Children; Network Lobby for Catholic Soci more ST
Rep. Scott: Top Democrats File Amicus Brief Opposing the Unlawful Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
Top House Democrats filed an amicus brief in federal court this week opposing the Trump administration's unlawful expansion of association health plans (AHPs), which purposefully circumvents key consumer protections in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The brief was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit, which is hearing the more PR
Rep. Stefanik Introduces Bill to Amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4069) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law.
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., and Francis Rooney, R-Fla. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. Elise Stefanik, 318 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225 more ST
Rep. Taylor Introduces Gold Star Children Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) today introduced legislation to create a federal hiring preference for the children of fallen service members.
In an effort to honor and recognize the tremendous sacrifices made for our country by our fallen service members as well as those and permanently and totally disabled, Congressman Van Taylor introduced H.R. 3938, the Gold Star Children Act.
Congressman Van more PR
Rep. Thompson: Appalachian Regional Commission Selects District University As Grant Recipient (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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- Saint Francis University receives $150,000 for health sciences training
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced Saint Francis University as the recipient of a $150,000 grant. The funds will support advanced patient simulation training equipment for the University's new Health Sciences Experiential Learning Commons.
"I'd like to congratulate Saint Francis Universi more PR
Rep. Trahan Issues Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement calling for Congress to initiate an impeachment inquiry against President Trump:
"I believe it is time to begin an impeachment inquiry against President Trump. This is not a decision I came to lightly. As a staffer during the Clinton impeachment, I've seen firsthand how disruptive this process can be for our nation.
"But no President - including this one -- is above the law. This administration has continu more PR
Rep. Trone Introduces Bill on Federal Pell Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4073) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide Federal Pell Grants on behalf of an incarcerated individual.
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ron Wright, R-Texas, and Susie Lee, D-Nev. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.
For more information, Rep. David Trone, 1213 Longworth House Office Building, Washingto more ST
Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Introduces Bill on Young Women's Breast Health Education, Awareness (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4078) to "reauthorize the Young Women's Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
For more information, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, 1114 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7931; or in the di more ST
Rep. Wasserman-Schultz Introduces Bill to Provide Services to Holocaust Survivors (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4077) to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 "to provide social service agencies with the resources to provide services to meet the urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Donna Shalala, D-Fla., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Rand more ST
Rep. Yarmuth Issues Remarks on Debate on Bipartisan Budget Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Kentucky, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following floor remarks on the debate on the Bipartisan Budget Act:
"Mr. Speaker, today we have an opportunity to advance bipartisan legislation that will help secure a stronger future for American families and our nation's economy. The two-year budget caps deal we are now debating raises the debt ceiling and increases the budget caps for 2020 and 2021.
"It stops extreme sequestration cuts more PR
Rep. Zeldin Introduces Bill to Improve Federal Student Loan Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4079) to "simplify and improve the Federal student loan program through income-contingent repayment to provide stronger protections for borrowers, encourage responsible borrowing, and save money for taxpayers."
The bill was introduced on July 25. It was jointly referred to the House Education and Labor and Ways and Means committees.
For more information, Rep. Lee Zeldin, 2441 Rayburn House Office Building, Washing more ST
Rep. Zeldin, Victims' Families, Stakeholders Demand Justice Center Provide Accountability, Protect Individuals With Special Needs (10)
CENTRAL ISLIP, New York, July 23 -- Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-New York, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Suffolk County District Court in Central Islip, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the families of Joseph Barouch and Raymond Berrios and other concerned citizens demanded the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs provide accountability regarding the continued failure to protect New Yorkers with special needs experiencing ab more PR
Reps. Fitzpatrick, Wild Introduce Legislation to Improve Student Health and Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Congresswoman Susan Wild (PA-07) introduced the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act. This legislation addresses the critical shortage of mental health professionals, like school psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Specifically, authorization is granted to establish partnerships between the Department of Education and eligible graduate more PR
Reps. McMorris Rodgers, Newhouse Introduce FORESTS Act to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire and Protect Timber-Dependent Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
Washington Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) today introduced the Fostering Opportunities for Resources and Education Spending through Timber Sales (FORESTS) Act of 2019 to encourage active forest management on federal forest land, local collaboration and decision-making within national forests, and reaffirm the federal government's commitment to timber-depe more PR
Reps. Quigley, Clark, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Expand Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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- Bipartisan bill defines 'trauma informed' for the first time in federal education law
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Today, Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA-5), Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) introduced the Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019, legislation that will define "trauma-informed practices" for the first time ever in feder more PR
Reps. Roybal-Allard, Simpson, Clark, Herrera Beutler Celebrate House Passage of Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) celebrated the House's passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2507), a bill to eliminate preventable newborn deaths and severe disabilities through the increased use of comprehensi more PR
Reps. Trone, Bacon, Barbara Lee, Susie Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Ban on Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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- Reps. David Trone, Don Bacon, Barbara Lee, Susie Lee Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal the Ban on Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students
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Today, Representative David Trone (D- MD) along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Susie Lee (D-NV), announced the introduction of the bipartisan Expanding Educational Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Communities Act. The new bill would more PR
Reps. Trone, Barbara Lee, Bacon, Susie Lee Introduce Bill to Repeal Ban on Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative David Trone (D- MD) along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Susie Lee (D-NV), announced the introduction of the bipartisan Expanding Educational Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Communities Act. The new bill would repeal the ban on the receipt of Pell Grants by incarcerated individuals and the loss of federal financial aid eligibility for individuals convicted of more PR
Reps. Walden, Burgess Issue Statement on House Passage of Public Health Programs Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Reps. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Michael Burgess, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Health, issued the following joint statement after Energy and Commerce legislation to strengthen public health programs passed the House:
"It is important that our bipartisan collaboration on important programs for America's public health has passed the House.
"The bills will help those who serve as more PR
Reps. Yoho, Cummings Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Student Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03) and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) introduced the Safeguarding Student Veterans Act to protect student veterans using the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The bipartisan legislation protects student veterans from troubled schools, including those operating for-profit, by increasing coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education. The bill requires th more PR
Research and Evaluation Capacity Building: A Resource Guide for Child Care and Development Fund Lead Agencies (Revised 2019) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families' Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation issued the following report entitled "Research and Evaluation Capacity Building: A Resource Guide for Child Care and Development Fund Lead Agencies (Revised 2019)":
Introduction
Research and evaluation play an important role in supporting government agencies in making optimal policy, programmatic, and operational decisions. This guide pr more PR
Research in Comparative & International Education Journal Issues 8 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 --Research in Comparative and International Education Journal published eight research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* Assessments and accountability in secondary education: International trends
* Bibliometric synthesis of educational productivity research: Benchmarking the visibility of German educational research
* Causes of stress and strategies for managing stress among German and US principals
* Education journals: A comparison of p more PR
Results for America Praises Introduction of Bipartisan FINISH Act in the U.S. House of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Results for America issued the following news release:
Results for America (RFA) issued the following statement on the introduction of the Fund for Innovation and Success in Higher Education (FINISH) Act (H.R. 4083), bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Representatives Ben McAdams (D-UT) and Ron Wright (R-TX), which includes several provisions aimed at using evidence and innovation to improve student access to higher education and better outcomes once they arrive:
"W more PR
Retired NFL Players Five-Times More Likely to Have Atrial Fibrillation in Cleveland Clinic Study (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 24 -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release:
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- Former pro football players were eight-times more likely to have a pacemaker
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Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a group of retired National Football League (NFL) players were more than five times as likely to have to atrial fibrillation (AFib) when compared to men in the general population.
For the first time, Cleveland Clinic researchers show the effects of long-term cardiac conduction in more PR
Review of Educational Research Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Review of Educational Research, a journal that says it features conceptualizations, interpretations and syntheses of literature and scholarly work in a field relevant to education and educational research, published four research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* A Bibliometric Review of Research on Educational Administration: Science Mapping the Literature, 1960 to 2018
* Is Teacher Qualification Associated With the Quality of the Ear more PR
Rhode Island School of Design's Mara Hermano Named Boston College's Vice President for Institutional Research, Planning (10)
CHESTNUT HILL, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Boston College issued the following news:
Boston College has named Mara Hermano, the vice president of integrated planning at Rhode Island School of Design, as vice president for institutional research and planning, effective September 1. She succeeds Kelli Armstrong, who became president of Salve Regina University in July.
Hermano has served as RISD's founding vice president of integrated planning since 2015, where she conceived and established an offi more PR
Rice University Study Seeks to Improve Braille Literacy (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 [TNSeducationresearch] -- Rice University issued the following news release:
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- First-of-its-kind research will examine how instructors understand and teach writing system for blind students
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Braille provides a pathway to literacy for the visually impaired. But research shows that blind students typically demonstrate lower literacy rates than their peers without visual impairment.
A first-of-its-kind study at Rice University will seek to improve braille lit more PR
Robert L. Barchi to Serve Final Year As Rutgers University President (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 23 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
Rutgers University President Robert L. Barchi today told the Board of Governors the 2019-2020 academic year will be his last as university president.
"It has been my privilege and pleasure to lead this community during the past seven years, and this will continue to be the case during my eighth and final year," said Barchi, who was named Rutgers' 20th president in 2012. Barchi, who also holds the title of Unive more PR
Rochester Institute of Technology Names Interim Director for Venture Creations Technology Business Incubator (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, July 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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- Upstate New York entrepreneur and RIT alumnus Peter Parts will lead the incubator
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Rochester Institute of Technology's Venture Creations technology business incubator has named upstate New York entrepreneur Peter Parts as interim director. Parts assumes the role from former director Richard Notargiacomo, who will continue his work with Venture Creations as a coach while he transi more PR
Rosen Takes to the Senate Floor to Demand Immediate Action, End to the Inhumane Treatment of Migrant Children at Southern Border (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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- During her address to the Senate Chamber, Senator Rosen Unveiled Reforms Needed to Help End of Inhumane Treatment of Migrant Children at Southern Border
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Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), took to the Senate floor and outlined what reforms the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must make in order to imp more PR
Rubio, Harris, Booker Introduce Legislation to Establish Commission Devoted to Uplifting Black Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Kamala Harris (D-CA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation to establish the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. The Commission would be housed within the United States Commission on Civil Rights' Office and would recommend policies to improve current government programs. U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) introduced companion legislation ( more PR
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Sacramento State and UC Davis Health Partner on New Child Development Center (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- The Sacramento Municipal Utility District issued the following news release:
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- East Sacramento Folsom Boulevard location will accommodate more than 200 children
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SMUD, Sacramento State and UC Davis Health have joined forces to create a new child development center in Sacramento. Located at 6011 Folsom Boulevard, the facility is scheduled to open in early 2021 and accommodate up to 208 children.
The need for the new facility arose out of a shorta more PR
Safety Journal Issues 23 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, July 22 -- Safety, a peer-reviewed open access journal of industrial and human health safety, published 23 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* A Controlled Experiment Investigating the Effects of Explanatory Manual on Adherence to Operating Procedures
* A Rare Event Modelling Approach to Assess Injury Severity Risk of Vulnerable Road Users
* Active Surveillance of Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms in the Development of Safety Interventions more PR
Same-Sex Georgia Couple Sues U.S. State Department for Refusing to Recognize Their One-Year-Old Daughter's Citizenship (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Immigration Equality issued the following news release:
Today, Immigration Equality, Lambda Legal, and pro bono counsel Morgan Lewis filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against the U.S. State Department for refusing to recognize the citizenship of Simone Mize-Gregg, the daughter of U.S. citizens Derek Mize and Jonathan Gregg. The State Department's policy treats married same-sex couples as if their marriages did not exist, unconst more PR
San Diego County Unveils Updated Plan to Prevent Opioid Abuse (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, July 23 -- San Diego County issued the following news:
By Tom Christensen
The County Board of Supervisors today received a comprehensive update on the region's plan to fight opioid and other prescription drug abuse and the devastating impact the substances are having on San Diegans.
The updated plan of the San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force, which was established in 2008 to address the growing prescription drug epidemic in the region, incorporates a bro more PR
Sanford Health: From Roles to Tools Care Has Changed (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 24 -- Sanford Health issued the following news:
The means of delivering care changed dramatically, in a variety of ways, during the time that Lyle Schroeder served as administrator of Sioux Valley Hospital from 1961 to 1997.
Take a look at something as commonplace now as air conditioning. It's hard to imagine any building without it on a sweltering summer day. It's especially hard to imagine a hospital without it, filled with patients and employees -- and a surgica more PR
Santa Rosa: Farm Worker's Daughter Gets United Farm Workers iSi Se Puede! Scholarship (10)
SANTA ROSA, California, July 22 -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release:
Proud United Farm Workers members protected by union contracts will look on as UFW Internal Organizing Coordinator Susy Valle presents a $1000 scholarship to Ariana Montero Pille, the daughter of a union member at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in Santa Rosa. Similar ceremonies are taking place in Salinas, Livingston and Madera.
Pille is the daughter of Ignacio Montero Ramirez, a, UFW member at St. Supery Estate V more PR
SAS Fulfills Pledge to Support HBCUs With Free Software and Partnerships (10)
CARY, North Carolina, July 24 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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- Corporate Efforts to Increase Minority Representation in STEM and Analytics Fields Begin in Pre-K
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Today's hottest careers are in analytics, data science and STEM, areas where African-Americans continue to be underrepresented. Historically black colleges and universities are striving to change that, and analytics company SAS has pledged to help. more PR
Save the Children: More Children Killed in Idlib in Last Four Weeks Than All of 2018 (10)
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, July 24 -- Save the Children issued the following news release:
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- Deadliest week since violence escalated in northwest Syria at the end of April
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The number of children killed in Idlib in the last four weeks has exceeded the total for 2018, Save the Children and its partner organization Hurras Network have found, as the latest escalation of fighting claimed the lives of eight children on Monday.
The escalation in violence, which started at the end of April more PR
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology Issues 7 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, a journal that says it features teacher-ready reviews to foster systematic intentional changes to improve teaching and learning outcomes from the American Psychological Association, published seven research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* College students' comparative focus on grades, career preparation, and educated citizenry.
* Cultural humility and the teaching of psychology.
* Does cele more PR
Scholastic Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019 (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2019.
See table here (http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/press-release/scholastic-reports-q4-and-fiscal-2019-results-and-outlook)
Fiscal 2019 revenues increased 2% to $1.65 bi more PR
School of Social Work Awarded Social Justice Warrior Award By Arkansas Support Network (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 25 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
The School of Social Work was awarded the Champions for Social Justice Warrior Award by the Arkansas Support Network during the 26th annual Arkansas Support Network Honors Luncheon on July 17. The School of Social Work's Field Education Program places student interns throughout the community to aid vulnerable populations and to make a positive social impact for all. Through this award, this work was recogni more PR
Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat Devastating Trend (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Pointing To The Highest Suicide Rate In Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed To Reach More People In Pain & Save Precious Lives
- According To Recent CDC Data, The National Suicide Rate Is Up 33% Since 1999, NYS Average Suicide Rate is 8.1 Per 100K People With Onondaga County Suffering At A Staggering Rate Of 10.3 Suicide Deaths Per 100K People
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Standing at Liberty Resou more PR
Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine - Like That Found in Epipens (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied FAA For A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & FAA Reverse Course & Stock Planes With Epipens Because They Can Save The Lives Of Kids & Adults During An Emergency
- Standing With "Doctor Mike," The Well-Known NY Physician Who Just Saved A Passenger From A Food Allergy Attack On A Delta Flight -That Had No EpiPen On Board-- Schumer Rallies For Airlin more PR
Schumer Reveals: Under-the-Radar Fed Decision Hits Bees But Could Also Sting Capital Region, Local Ag, Food Supply (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- As Honey Bee Population Spirals, Schumer Pushes Feds To Step-Up Data Collection Of Insect To Help Combat Trend & Keep Upstate Populations, Biz & Jobs Buzzing
- Upstate NY Is An Agricultural Hive Of Productivity, But Recent Fed Decision That Imperils The Future Of Bees Would Threaten Much Of What Makes The Capital Region Buzz
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Standing amidst a swarm of advocates, at the Radix Ecolog more PR
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $115K in Federal Funding to Pro Action of Steuben & Yates (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Funding Will Be Used to Expand and Upgrade Child Care Services in Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung Counties
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Today, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $115,665 in federal funding for the Pro Action of Steuben & Yates, Inc. to help expand child care services in the region and provide training opportunities to staff. Specifically, t more PR
Science Foundation Ireland's 2018 Annual Report Highlights 43% Increase in Research Funding From Industry to Euros46 Million (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 22 -- Science Foundation Ireland issued the following news release:
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- SFI supports 39,823 jobs in Ireland - an increase of almost 30%
- 2,715 international research collaborations in 74 countries reported in 2018
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Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has today launched its 2018 annual report, reflecting on a significant year of collaboration and achievement. The national foundation for investment in research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and more PR
Scott, Adams Introduce Bill to Protect Future Benefits, Health Care for Miners With Black Lung Disease (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Chairwoman Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act of 2019 (H.R. 3876). This legislation would extend the black lung excise tax, which expired at the end of last year, to fund future benefits and more PR
Scott, Neal, and Peterson Oppose Administration's Unilateral Proposal to Kick Millions Off SNAP (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
Following the announcement of a proposed rule this morning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would eliminate broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the Chairmen of the House Committees on Education and Labor, Ways and Means, and Agriculture issued statements on the potential of the rul more PR
Seattle Mayor Disappointed in Council's Vote to Cut Funding for Low-Income Programs (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 -- Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following news release:
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- Mayor Durkan: "Because Council has refused to fund these vital programs or put forward a balanced plan, I will veto this bill."
- Council Legislation Changes Use of Short-Term Rental Tax and Sweetened Beverage Tax Revenue, Directly Eliminating Funding for Fresh Bucks, the Child Care Assistance Program for Low-Income Families and the Nurse Family Partnership, Which Provides Health Care to more PR
SEC Issues Agenda for July 29 Meeting of the Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
The Securities and Exchange Commission today released the agenda for the July 29 meeting of the Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee. The Commission established the advisory committee to provide a formal mechanism through which the Commission can receive advice and recommendations on fixed income market structure issues.
The meeting will be held at the SEC's headquarters at 100 F Street more PR
SEC Issues Order Involving Microsoft (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-19260) involving Microsoft:
In the Matter of Microsoft Corporation, Respondent.
ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER
I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to more PR
Secretary Bernhardt Spotlights Maine Businesses Signing the Pledge to America's Workers and Visits Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (10)
PORTLAND, Maine, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt highlighted outdoor recreation during a visit to the Sterling Rope Company, where he was joined by representatives from the Sterling Rope Company, Good To-Go, and Foldflow for a signing of President Trump's Pledge to America's Workers.
July marks the one-year anniversary of President Trump's Pledge to America's Workers campaign, which has gene more PR
Secretary Bernhardt Touts Streamlined NEPA Processes and Spotlights Nevada Gold Mines' Pledge to America's Worker (10)
ELKO, Nevada, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
Today at the Cortez Mine, Nevada Gold Mines LLC signed the Trump Administration's Pledge to America's Workers alongside U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, who touted the Department of the Interior's streamlined National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes as a reason for their commitment and the Deep South expansion project.
July marks the one-year anniversary of President Trump' more PR
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Calls for Review of Income Verification for Income-Driven Repayment Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement calling for a comprehensive review of income verification of Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans following the publication of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled Federal Student Loans: Education Needs to Verify Borrowers' Information for Income-Driven Repayment Plans.
"The GAO report released today furthe more PR
Secretary Perry Congratulates Recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
President Donald J. Trump announced the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
"Many of this year's award recipient's more PR
Sen. Alexander: Senate Has Solution to Prevent Fraud and Errors in Student Loan Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released a report highlighting fraud and errors in income-driven student loan repayment programs. The Department of Education suggested the solution to this issue is passing the Faster Access to Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Act--legislation passed by the Senate last year and sponsored by Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Ran more PR
Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill on Federal Antidiscrimination Claims (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 2287) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes "to clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims."
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, 709 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D more ST
Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill to Amend Higher Education Act of 1965 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 2250) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to establish State and Indian tribe grants for community colleges and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority- Serving Institutions."
The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Lab more ST
Sen. Barrasso: Wyoming Regional Wildlife Supervisor Testifies Before the Senate on Human-Predator Conflict (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed Brad Hovinga, Jackson regional wildlife supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, to the committee. Hovinga was testifying before the committee at a more PR
Sen. Blackburn Joins Bipartisan Senators to Introduce JROTC Cyber Training Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The office of Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) to introduce S. 2154, the bipartisan JROTC Cyber Training Act, to enhance the preparation of students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) for careers in computer science and cybersecurity.
"Part of rebuilding our nation's military is investing in ou more PR
Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Prohibit Agreements That Restrict Future Employment of Employee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 2215) to "prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Cory Booker, 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3224; or in the state more ST
Sen. Brown Takes Action to Support Coal Miners Affected By Black Lung (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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- Brown Joins Fellow Senators in Meeting With Coal Miners, Affected Family Members; Brown Helps Introduce Legislation to Help Miners Access Essential Benefits
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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today took part in a discussion organized by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) on ways to better support coal miners affected by Black Lung Disease. Following recent studies showing the worsening prevalence an more PR
Sen. Cardin Pays Tribute to Scolese (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 22, paying tribute to Dr. Christopher J. Scolese, nominee as director of the National Reconnaissance Office:
Just before the July recess, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Christopher J. Scolese to serve as Director of the National Reconnaissance Office, NRO. I doubt there is any individual more qualified for the job. I supported the nominatio more ST
Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Over-The-Road Bus Drivers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 2217) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 "to provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under the maximum hours requirements."
The bill was introduced on July 23. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6324; or in the state at 200 N. 3rd St., more ST
Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Amend Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 2259) to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements.
The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6324; or in the state at 200 N. 3rd St., Ste. 14 more ST
Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Protect Miners from Black Lung Disease (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 2205) to "ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner, to better protect miners from pneumoconiosis commonly known as black lung disease."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, an more ST
Sen. Collins Issues Column: Increasing Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Maine (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following column:
When Americans first began using the Internet a quarter century ago, they typically accessed online content using home phone lines via modems capable of downloading data at speeds too slow even to support MP3-quality streaming music. Today's broadband service can be nearly 500 times faster - Americans not only can watch their favorite movies on demand in the comfort of their very own living rooms, but also parti more PR
Sen. Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Introducing Energy Efficiency Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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- Study shows building codes section of bill would save consumers nearly $13 billion annually and cut carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of taking approximately 11 million cars off the road in 2040 alone.
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Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) joined Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) in introducing the Energy Savings and Industrial Competiti more PR
Sen. Crapo Issues Column: Americans Deserve Real Data Privacy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following column:
Over the last decade, we have experienced a digital revolution that sees people using the Internet to manage more of their daily lives. Mobile applications, social media and search engines have become everyday tools, but their usage is accompanied by a shocking amount of hidden data collection without individuals' knowledge or consent. A report from Cracked Labs on corporate surveillance notes "the behaviors, movement more PR
Sen. Crapo Issues Statement on Senate Confirmation of Esper as Defense Secretary (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following statement after the Senate's confirmation of Mark Esper to serve as Secretary of of Defense:
"I congratulate Secretary Esper on his confirmation. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge in matters of defense.
"Through his extensive background, Secretary Esper has demonstrated his commitment to sound, principled decisions at the highest levels of U.S. military operations.
"The women and men of the U.S. Armed Forces, i more PR
Sen. Daines Pays Tribute to Maj. Gen. Holcomb (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 22, paying tribute to Maj. Gen. Barbara R. Holcomb:
Today I wish to honor MG Barbara R. Holcomb for her 32 years of service in our Armed Forces, most notably, as the first female commanding general at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at Fort Detrick and chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Major General Holcomb grew up in the small tow more ST
Sen. Feinstein: Senate Democrats Tells President Trump to Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senate Democrats Thursday sent a letter to President Trump, outlining key implementation expectations for H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental for Humanitarian Assistance at the Southern Border, which was signed into law earlier this month, and contains critical, targeted assistance to help alleviate and improve the inhumane conditions faced by children and families seeking refuge at the Southern bor more PR
Sen. Fischer Issues Column: Nebraska Needs Our Veterans' Talent (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
Oftentimes when the leading technology companies recruit new employees, they take a predictable route. Recruiters approach graduates of the top science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs at the most prestigious universities and colleges in the country. I want to shine a light on a group of candidates with real-world experience and exceptional talent that has been ignored for too long: the Un more PR
Sen. Grassley Issues Floor Remarks on Tax Extenders Benefits, Green Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor remarks on tax extenders benefits and green energy:
"For the past week there have been ongoing discussions between congressional leadership and the Administration relating to an agreement on budget caps and raising the debt limit. Those discussions produced an agreement that was announced Monday night.
"While I understand reaching an agreement was important to ensure th more PR
Sen. Grassley Issues Statement on Tax Extender Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor remarks on tax extenders benefits:
"For the past week there have been ongoing discussions between congressional leadership and the Administration relating to an agreement on budget caps and raising the debt limit. Those discussions produced an agreement that was announced Monday night.
"While I understand reaching an agreement was important to ensure the full faith and credi more PR
Sen. Harris Introduces Bill to Provide for Basic Needs of Students (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 2225) to "provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education."
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Kamala D. Harris, 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3553; or in more ST
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Promote Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 2240) to promote digital citizenship and media literacy.
The bill was introduced on July 23 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3244; or in the state at 1200 Washi more ST
Sen. Manchin Raises Concerns About Chinese Influence In Pacific Islands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin III, D-West Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, raised concerns about China's growing influence on the Freely Associated States during a hearing discussing U.S. interests in the Pacific Islands.
"In Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands - what's the atmosp more PR
Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Pregnancy Assistance Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has introduced legislation (S. 2296) to reauthorize the Pregnancy Assistance Fund.
The bill was introduced on July 25 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, 522 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6665; or in the state at 800 Glacier Ave., Ste. 101, Juneau, AK 99801; 907/586-7277; 51 more ST
Sen. Murphy Highlights Milford Manufacturer, Bead Industries, As This Week's 'Murphy's Monday Manufacturer' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Monday that Bead Industries in Milford is this week's "Murphy's Monday Manufacturer." Bead Industries, founded in 1914 and employing 48 people, is a fifth generation family-owned business that specializes in the manufacturing of contact pins for connector, automotive, medical and specialty lighting industries.
Bead does work for companies like Amph more PR
Sen. Murphy Issues Statement on Proposal to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, a member of the Senate Appropriations and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's proposed rule to cut nutrition assistance, specifically the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
"SNAP is a lifeline for 443,000 people across Connecticut and for millions of Americans.
"The latest proposal from this administration is just plain cruel: they are choosing to gi more PR
Sen. Murphy: Democrats to Secretary DeVos - Parents Must Know When Seclusion and Restraint Occurs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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- Murphy, Beyer Lead Effort to Ensure Data Collected at the Education Department on Seclusion and Restraint Practices is Accurate and Comprehensive
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After the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report urging the U.S. Department of Education to implement recommendations to address inaccuracies in federal restraint and seclusion data, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), more PR
Sen. Murray: 'Republicans Have No Plan' If Their Effort to Strike Down Health Care for Millions Succeeds (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
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- As Republicans fight to strike down health care and protections for millions of people, they have absolutely no plan for the families who would suffer if they win
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Today, in a speech from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pen more PR
Sen. Rick Scott Sponsors Student Empowerment Act to Expand School Choice (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Rick Scott announced his co-sponsorship of the Student Empowerment Act to allow all students - including public, private, religious, and homeschool students - to use tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to cover eligible educational expenses, including books, tutoring, and testing fees.
Senator Rick Scott said, "During my time as Governor of Florida, I w more PR
Sen. Roberts Introduces Bill on Community Addiction Treatment Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (S. 2244) to amend the Controlled Substances Act "to allow community addiction treatment facilities and community mental health facilities to register to dispense controlled substances through the practice of telemedicine."
The bill was introduced on July 24. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Pat Roberts, 109 Hart Senate Office Building, Washingto more ST
Sen. Rosen Issues Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan STEM Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement on House passage of her bipartisan Building Blocks of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Act:
Rosen, a former computer programmer and the only computer programmer currently serving in the Senate, introduced this legislation as a member of the House last year. This year, Rosen introduced her bipartisan bill alongside Senators Shelley Moor more PR
Sen. Rosen Votes Against DHS Nominee, Citing Poor Treatment of Migrant Families and Children at Southern Border (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), voted against Chad Wolf's nomination as Undersecretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rosen placed a hold on Wolf's nomination to be Undersecretary last month and will maintain the hold until a non-governmental third party certifies that DH more PR
Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Establish National Fab Lab Network (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 2195) to "establish the National Fab Lab Network, a Federally chartered organization consisting of a national network of local digital fabrication facilities providing universal access to advanced manufacturing tools for workforce development, STEM education, developing inventions, creating businesses, producing personalized products, mitigating risks."
The bill was introduced on July 22 and was co-sponsored by more ST
Sen. Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), today introduced bicameral legislation to eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans--providing debt relief to 95% of student borrowers, including cancelling student debt entirel more PR
Sen. Warren, Rep. Clyburn Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), today introduced bicameral legislation to eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 millio more PR
Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Darrell G. Seki Sr., chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, at a hearing entitled "Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill":
"My name is Darrell G. Seki, Sr. and I am Chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in what is now, northern Minnesota.
"Chi Miigwetch for the opportunity to provide testimony on the challenges and opportunities for Tribal governance and th more PR
Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From USDA Under Secretary Ibach (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Greg Ibach, under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs at the Agriculture Department, at a hearing entitled "Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill":
"Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) implementation of the hemp provisions contained in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). I more PR
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From American Bankers Association (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Joanne Sherwood, president and CEO of Citywide Banks, and testified on behalf of the American Bankers Association, at a hearing entitled "Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives":
"I am Joanne Sherwood, President and CEO of Citywide Banks and Chair of the Colorado Bankers Association. Citywide Banks is headquartered in Denver, Colorado with $2.3 billion in total ass more PR
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Maps Credit Union (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Rachel Pross, chief risk officer of Maps Credit Union, at a hearing entitled "Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives":
"Thank you for this opportunity to testify on a very important issue: ensuring access to mainstream financial services for cannabis businesses that operate legally under state law.
"My name is Rachel Pross. I am the Chief Risk Officer of Maps Cred more PR
Senate Commerce Committee Passes Hoeven Legislation to Address Shortage of Qualified Air Traffic Controllers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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- Senator's Bipartisan Bill would Allow FAA to Prioritize Hiring Veterans & Graduates from CTI Schools like UND
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Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate Commerce Committee passed the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Hiring Reform Act of 2019, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) to help address the shortage of quali more PR
Senate Democrats to Trump: You Must Abide By Congressional Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
Senate Democrats Thursday sent a letter to President Trump, outlining key implementation expectations for H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental for Humanitarian Assistance at the Southern Border, which was signed into law earlier this month, and contains critical, targeted assistance to help alleviate and improve the inhumane conditions faced by childr more PR
Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From Interior Assistant Secretary Domenech (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Douglas Domenech, assistant secretary for insular and international affairs for the Interior Department, at a hearing on the freely associated states:
"I am Doug Domenech, Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs for the Department of the Interior (Department). Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Department's views on the interests of the United States in the Federat more PR
Senate Environment Committee Issues Testimony From Wyoming Game & Fish Department (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works issued the following testimony by Brad Hovinga, Jackson Regional Wildlife supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, at a hearing entitled "Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Human-Predator Conflict":
"I am Brad Hovinga, Jackson Regional Wildlife Supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to provide my perspectives on technologies a more PR
Senate Finance Committee Issues Testimony From American Health Care Association (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association, at a hearing entitled "Promoting Elder Justice: A Call for Reform":
"Thank you for holding this important hearing. My name is Mark Parkinson, and I am proud to be the President & CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), a position that I have held since 2011. On behalf of AHCA and its members, I would like to thank the Commit more PR
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Child Trends (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Deborah Temkin, senior director of education research at Child Trends, at a hearing to examine state and federal recommendations for enhancing school safety against targeted violence:
"Thank you for holding this important hearing to identify effective ways to keep students safe in school. My name is Deborah Temkin, and I am the senior director of education research at Child T more PR
Senate Labor Committee Sets Nominations Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: Nominations at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on July 30:
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* Nomination of Sharon Fast Gustafson to be General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
* Nomination of Charlotte Burrows to be a Member, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Senate Publishes Executive Communications 2054 to 2073 from Executive Branch on July 22 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Senate on July 22 published 20 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-2054. A communication from the Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Privacy Act of 1974" (RIN0790-AK61) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 18, 2019; to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Senate Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries and Weather issued the following testimony by Lynn Clark, executive director of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation, at a hearing entitled "America's Waterfronts: Addressing Economic, Recreational, and Environmental Challenges":
"The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP or Riverwalk) is an urban waterfront located in the center of Pueblo, Colorado's downtown more PR
Senate Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Wisconsin Department of Administration Coastal Management Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries and Weather issued the following testimony by Michael J. Friis, testified on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Administration Coastal Management Program, at a hearing entitled "America's Waterfronts: Addressing Economic, Recreational, and Environmental Challenges":
"I'm honored to provide this testimony and speak with you today regarding our nations working water.
"To truly app more PR
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $725,000 for Maine Medical Center (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine Medical Center has been awarded $725,933 to develop new rural residency programs while achieving accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The funding was awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RRPD).
"As one of the oldes more PR
Sens. Alexander, Murray Issue Statement on Lower Health Care Costs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Ranking Member Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following joint statement on the Lower Health Care Costs Act:
"The Senate does not have time before the August recess to consider the bipartisan Lower Health Care Costs Act, which the Senate's health committee approved 20-3 on June 26, and includes proposals from 74 of our colleagues--35 Republican and 39 Demo more PR
Sens. Collins, Casey Continuing to Lead Fight Against Illegal Robocalls (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Angela Stancik first realized her grandmother was being victimized by scammers in the last conversation she ever had with her. In a forceful and desperate tone, 82-year-old Marjorie Jones told her granddaughter that she needed $6,000 wired to her as soon as possible.
This phone call set off many red flags in Ms. Stancik's family. A week later, while they were still trying to figure out what was happening, more PR
Sens. Collins, King Announce More Than $725,000 for Maine Medical Center (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that Maine Medical Center has been awarded $725,933 to develop new rural residency programs while achieving accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The funding was awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RRPD).
"As one of the olde more PR
Sens. Tester, Rounds Bipartisan Bill Will Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. John Tester, D-Montana, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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- Cuts down on excessive bureaucracy to give student veterans timelier benefits through the VA Work-Study Program
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U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) are introducing bipartisan legislation to provide timelier education benefits to student veterans across the country.
Excessive bureaucracy at the U.S. D more PR
Sierra Club Issues Statement on Plan to Tackle Climate Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Sierra Club Foundation issued the following statement by Executive Director Michael Brune:
Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Chairman of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Rep. Paul Tonko, and Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee Rep. Bobby L. Rush hosted a press conference announcing the committee's plan to tackle the climate crisis by transitioning the country to 100% clean energy by 2050. A live stream of the e more PR
Sierra Club: Mueller Testimony Makes It Clear Trump is Not Exonerated (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
Today, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified before Congress about his report investigating Donald Trump's obstruction of justice as it relates to the Russia investigation. Throughout the hearing, Mueller made clear that his report does not exonerate President Trump and that Trump could be charged with obstruction of justice after leaving office.
Mueller also discussed how the Special Counsel's report found at more PR
Sierra Club: Supreme Court of India Poised to Forcibly Remove One Million Indigenous People From Forest Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release:
Earlier today, the Supreme Court of India was set to hear petitions in response to their February 13 order directing state governments to evict over one million Adivasis Indigenous and forest dwelling people from forests in 17 states.
The Supreme Court's February order to evict Indigenous peoples came in response to a petition from hardline conservation groups. The Forest Rights Act was passed in 2006 in response to a 2 more PR
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council Urges the Trump Administration to Remain Steadfast in Resolving Discriminatory International Postal Subsidies (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
Today, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan sent a letter (https://sbecouncil.org/2019/07/23/letter-to-dr-peter-navarro-the-upu-and-self-declaration-of-shipping-rates/) to a key White House official, Dr. Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, on the issue of self-declaration of more PR
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council: SBA Reauthorization and Modernization Is an Opportunity to Improve Program Relevance, Further Protect Small Biz From Extreme Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will begin to markup legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Administration (SBA), which will fully modernize the agency and improve its relevancy and impact for small businesses and the economy. Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan said these changes are long overdue, more PR
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology: Hospital Acquired Infections Cost Patients Time, Money, and Even Their Lives (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 -- The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America issued the following news release:
Below are summaries of studies published online today in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. These articles will be freely available for a limited time. SHEA members have full access to all ICHE articles through the online portal.
HOSPITAL-AQUIRED C. DIFF ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANTIAL COST TO PATIENTS
Title: Attributable Costs and Length of Stay of Hospital-Acquired Clo more PR
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening Discovery's August Edition Highlights Brigham Young University Student's Research, 'Selection of Functional Intracellular Nanobodies' (10)
OAK BROOK, Illinois, July 22 -- The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening issued the following news release:
August's edition of SLAS Discovery showcases research from James Woods, a fourth-year undergraduate student in biochemistry at Brigham Young University (BYU) (Utah). In "Selection of Functional Intracellular Nanobodies," Woods describes current nanobody selection methods and focuses on those that ensure intracellular functionality. Nanobodies are recombinant antibody fragments more PR
Society for Leukocyte Biology Becomes Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Member (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 23 -- The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology issued the following news:
Society for Leukocyte Biology (SLB) recently joined FASEB, becoming the Federation's 29th member society.
"We are very proud that the Society for Leukocyte Biology has come into the FASEB fold," said Hannah Carey, PhD, FASEB President. "The addition of this vibrant society broadens the Federation's scope within the life sciences, and further strengthens our advocacy voice on more PR
Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers: Science Societies Announce 2019-2020 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers issued the following news release:
The Optical Society (OSA), the Materials Research Society (MRS) and SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, are pleased to announce the selection of Christina Willis and Daniel Broberg as 2019-2020 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows. Each will serve a one-year term in Washington, D.C., U.S.A., as a special legislative assistant for a member of the U.S. Co more PR
Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Study Debunks 'July Effect' for Heart Surgery (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons issued the following news release:
The notion that more medical errors occur in July compared to other months due to an influx of new medical school graduates starting their in-hospital training does not apply to heart surgery, according to research published online today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
"While the perception of the 'July effect' persists culturally among health care providers, we hope that this study reinforces more PR
Sociology of Education Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sociology of Education, a journal from the American Sociological Association that says it provides a forum for studies in the sociology of education and human social development, published four research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* Beyond Tracking and Detracking: The Dimensions of Organizational Differentiation in Schools
* Emergence of Third Spaces: Exploring Trans Students' Campus Climate Perceptions Within Collegiate Environments
* The more PR
Sodexo Canada Field Office: Canadian Chef Makes Gold-Medal Meals for Lima 2019 Pan American Games (10)
BURLINGTON, Ontario, July 23 -- Sodexo Canada Field Office issued the following news release:
A culinary team led by Sodexo Canada's Executive Chef Stephen Lee will fuel the world's top athletes competing this summer at the Pan American and Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Running from July 26 to August 11 and from August 23 to September 1, the Lima 2019 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games are familiar territory for Lee, who was Executive Chef for the Games held four years ago in Toronto, as well more PR
Solar Energy Industries Association Issues Statement on House Leaders 100% Clean Energy Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement by Erin Duncan, vice president of the congressional affairs:
Three House Committee leaders today announced a plan to move the United States to 100% clean energy by 2050. Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., Rep. Paul Tonko, Chairman of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee, and Rep. Bobby L. Rush, Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee revealed the plan at a news conference more PR
Solid Waste Association of North America Announces Dates, Locations for Highly Anticipated Solid Waste & Recycling Conferences (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 23 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release:
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is excited to announce dates for its biggest conferences: WASTECON(R) 2019, SWANApalooza 2020, and WASTECON(R) 2021. Mark your calendars for these leading industry events:
* WASTECON 2019, Phoenix Convention Center - Phoenix, AZ, October 21-24, 2019
* SWANApalooza 2020, Westin Peachtree Plaza- Atlanta, GA, March 23-26, 2020
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Somalia Needs Ongoing International Help to Tackle Rights Challenges, Says UN Expert (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 25 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
GENEVA / MOGADISHU - The international community must continue to help Somalia strengthen its institutions and the justice and security sector ahead of the next elections, says UN Independent Expert Bahame Tom Nyanduga.
"Somalia has made considerable progress in the political, economic, social and human rights situation over the past six years, but there is much more to do," Nyanduga sa more PR
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy: DeSantis Underscores Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure as Priority One for Volkswagen Settlement (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at Florida's Turnpike Headquarters about the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) draft plan of the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement and underscored the great need for Florida to advance electric vehicles (EVs) including expanding electric vehicle charging station infrastructure.
"We welcome Governor DeSantis' support for the Volkswagen (VW) more PR
Southern California Students Honored With President's Environmental Youth Award (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) to a student project led by Lila Copeland, 17, of Ocean Preparatory High School in Los Angeles. The award, one of 17 given nationwide to projects involving 200 students, honors exceptional contributions to environmental education and stewardship.
"This project has made a real differ more PR
Southern Poverty Law Center: Family of Herbert Lee to Visit Civil Rights Memorial That Honors His Sacrifice (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 26 -- Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following news:
Clifton Franklin was a high school football running back who - at 16 - wanted to play in a big game between Louisiana rivals. His mother, however, had other plans.
She brought him - begrudgingly - to Montgomery, Alabama, where Herbert Lee, her father and Franklin's grandfather, was being recognized as a martyr on what was then a brand-new Civil Rights Memorial.
Thirty years later, Franklin, 46, is leading r more PR
Southwest Florida Community Foundation Adds Team Members (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, July 24 -- Southwest Florida Community Foundation issued the following news release:
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently welcomed two new team members to the organization.
Trisha Botty, an experienced professional in government and community relations, communications, organization, program management and public advocacy, has been named the Community Foundation's new Grants Manager. She previously served as Regional Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at t more PR
Southwestern Electric Power Co. Grants Support East Texas Educators in Classroom Creativity (10)
LONGVIEW, Texas, July 23 -- Southwestern Electric Power issued the following news release:
AEP Teacher Vision Grants from Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) will enable two East Texas teachers to improve student learning in the classroom.
Candace Luviano, a kindergarten teacher at Sam Houston Elementary in Marshall, and Elizabeth White, an engineering teacher at Pine Tree High School in Longview, each received a $500 grant.
"There is no greater feeling than knowing my students will have more PR
Space and Missile Defense Command Colonel Accepts Training and Doctrine Command Capability Manager Strategic Missile Defense Assumption of Charter (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 22 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command issued the following news:
By Jason Cutshaw
One colonel receives a charter to defend the nation.
Col. Douglas J. Waddingham accepted the Assumption of Charter for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Capability Manager for Strategic Missile Defense, or TCM SMD, at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Redstone Arsenal headquarters July more PR
Space Foundation Issues Op-Ed on Lessons from Apollo (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 21 -- The Space Foundation issued the following op-ed by CEO Tom Zelibor:
Today, the Colorado Springs Gazette published an op-ed by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor, "Lessons from Apollo -- Building the Teams that Make History." The op-ed credits the success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing 50 years ago to the teamwork of the hundreds of thousands of people who worked on the mission.
In the op-ed, Zelibor makes the point that building teams for our current space more PR
Space Foundation Issues Statement on Death of Space Mission Flight Director Kraft (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 23 -- The Space Foundation issued the following statement by Board Chairman Gen. William Shelton on the death of Christopher Columbus 'Chris' Kraft Jr., the first human space mission flight director, credited with establishing NASA's Mission Control operations:
"Chris Kraft was the recognized father of human spaceflight mission control," said Shelton. "As a space shuttle flight controller in the early 1980s, I knew we were working under the disciplines developed more PR
Speaker Pelosi Issues Remarks at NAACP's 110th National Convention (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's 110th National Convention:
"It's wonderful to be here! Thank you Yvonne, thank you Yvonne White for your wonderful introduction but mostly for your strong leadership in Michigan!
"Let us all salute Derrick Johnson for his leadership to advance civil rights and equality across our country - from sea to shining sea.
"It is always a ple more PR
Speaker Pelosi Leads Delegation to Ghana and U.S. Army Africa Headquarters (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to Ghana to hold high-level discussions with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, Speaker Mike Oquaye and other senior government officials, and to visit U.S. Army Africa headquarters in Italy. Speaker Pelosi will also deliver an address to the Ghanaian Parliament.
Solemnly, the delegation will pay respects at Cape Coast and Elmina Castle more PR
Special Warfare Airman Receives Silver Star for Heroism in Afghanistan (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND,Texas, July 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news:
By Danielle Knight
In the early morning hours of Jan. 11, 2018, a five-man team set out to conduct a seemingly uneventful and successful key leader engagement in Afghanistan. Over a year later, an Air Force Special Warfare Airman stood in front of a crowd at the Lackland Gateway Club at JBSA-Lackland July 18 to be presented with a Silver Star for his actions that secured t more PR
Spelman College Participates in the Congressional Diversity in Tech Summit (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Spelman College issued the following news release:
Today, Spelman College joined the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus for the second annual HBCU Diversity in Tech Summit, hosted at Howard University. This annual event is the largest collaboration of government, industry and HBCU leaders.
The summit will bring together 47 companies, 34 HBCUs and members of Congress for conversations around tech diversity, and preparing students more PR
SRI International Beacons Launched for NASA Research on Signal Disruption (10)
MENLO PARK, California, July 22 -- SRI International issued the following news release:
SRI International, a leading independent research and technology center, today announced the launch of the Enhanced Tandem Beacon Experiment (E-TBEx) on June 25, 2019, as part of a mission supported by NASA to gather atmospheric data and study how space weather impacts our communication and navigation systems.
Leveraging decades of radio beacon expertise developed by SRI International, the mission aims to s more PR
Stantec to Design Specialized Career Technical Education High School in New Mexico (10)
EDMONTON, Alberta, July 26 -- Stantec, a design and consulting company, issued the following news:
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- New institute to offer an energy course cluster to promote jobs in the Energy sector
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Hobbs Municipal Schools (HMS) has selected Stantec to design a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Center in Hobbs, New Mexico. As a regional facility, the Center will potentially serve students from surrounding school districts in Lea County and provide the full spectrum of CTE Clusters and Path more PR
State and Provincial Securities Regulators to Launch North American Securities Administrators Association Second Century of Investor Protection at Annual Meeting in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The North American Securities Administrators Association issued the following news release:
Securities regulators and industry participants from throughout North America will convene in September to launch the second century of the North American Securities Administrators Association's (NASAA) at the association's annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
Under the theme "100 Years of Protecting Investors," the meeting will be held September 8-10. Meeting details and registration more PR
State Department Hosts Tenth Annual EducationUSA Forum (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following news release:
Nearly 500 international education professionals representing U.S. colleges and universities will convene at the tenth annual EducationUSA Forum, July 30-August 1, in Washington, DC, at the JW Marriott Hotel. Higher education practitioners will engage with U.S. government officials and representatives of the U.S. Department of State's EducationUSA global advising network to discuss how to maintain and grow th more PR
State Department Issues Statement on U.S.-Japan Comprehensive Dialogue on Space (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement by spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on the U.S.-Japan comprehensive dialogue on space :
"Pursuant to their shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and further strengthen the United States-Japan alliance as declared by their leaders, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Japan held their Sixth Meeting of the Comprehensive Dialogue on Space in Washington D.C., on J more PR
State Department: Summit of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following news release:
Nearly 700 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa, chosen from more than 38,000 applicants, will meet with U.S. government officials, civil society and private sector leaders at the State Department-sponsored Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit from July 29-31 in Washington D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit fosters and builds relationships that support and expand U.S.-A more PR
State of the Art Australian Computer Society Technology and Innovation Hub Opens in Melbourne's Docklands (10)
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 25 -- Australian Computer Society issued the following news release:
One of Melbourne's most innovative and collaborative workspaces has been launched in Docklands this afternoon by Yohan Ramasundara, ACS President and Jane Garrett, MLC, Victoria's Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs.
Covering more than 2,000m2 of digitally enabled floorspace, the new technology and innovation hub was developed by ACS, the professional association for Australia's technology sector.
The more PR
Stater Bros. Markets Announces Grand Reopenings for Supermarkets in Apple Valley, Corona, Fontana,Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley and Palm Desert (10)
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 22 -- Stater Brothers, a supermarket chain, issued the following news release:
On July 24, 2019 Stater Bros. Markets will celebrate grand reopenings for its stores located at 12253 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley, 2243 Eagle Glen Parkway in Corona, 11225 Sierra Avenue in Fontana, 32281 Mission Trail in Lake Elsinore, 14425 Moreno Beach Drive in Moreno Valley and 78210 Varner Road in Palm Desert.
These grand reopenings reflect the Company's commitment to enhan more PR
Stevens Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation by Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) to strengthen our nation's largest investment in advanced manufacturing - the Manufacturing USA Program.
H.R. 2397, the American Manufacturing Leadership Act, will reauthorize and improve the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation (RAMI) Act by increasing funding for the program, st more PR
Strengthening Manufacturing USA: Balderson-Led Bill Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Congressman Troy Balderson's (R-OH) bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the United States' largest investment in advanced manufacturing - the Manufacturing USA Program - passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday.
The American Manufacturing Leadership Act (H.R. 2397) builds on the success of the Manufacturing USA program in accelerating our nation's progress in advanced manufacturing. This legisl more PR
Student Conservation Association to Receive $80,953 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $80,953 cooperative agreement to the Student Conservation Association of Arlington, Virginia, for interns to assist in curriculum-based education, environmental education programs, curriculum development, community outreach, and special events at the Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah.
The agency description of the grant states: "Project Objectives are to assist NP more ST
Study Hard, Win Big: Scottsdale Military Teen Wins $2,000 Exchange Grand Prize for Academic Achievement at Luke Air Force Base (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 25 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release:
By Marisa Wolfe
Mary Rita Kostas, 13, has had a busy summer--from lifeguard camp to space camp to winning the grand prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's You Made the Grade sweepstakes.
Col. Robert Sylvester, 56th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Exchange senior enlisted advisor, presented Mary with her prize--a $2,000 Exchange gift card--in a cere more PR
SUNY Buffalo: Veggie Van Study Awards Funding to Nine Partner Mobile Markets (10)
BUFFALO, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
A University at Buffalo researcher's Veggie Van project is revving up its engine.
The innovative mobile produce market study has announced funding for nine organizations -- including two in Buffalo -- across four states that it will partner with over the next few years.
The UB Veggie Van will help each organization either start or expand a mobile produce market. Each of the nine more PR
SUNY Old Westbury Health and Society Degree Earns National Accreditation (10)
OLD WESTBURY, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news release:
The State University of New York at Old Westbury Public Health department has earned accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for its Bachelor of Science in Health and Society. The SUNY Old Westbury degree program becomes the 14th stand-alone baccalaureate program in the country to hold this accreditation.
CEPH accreditation recognizes efforts more PR
SUNY Polytechnic Institute Receives Outstanding Affordability, Quality Rankings of Its Healthcare Administration, Management Programs (10)
UTICA, New York, July 24 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release:
Demonstrating a steadfast devotion to providing an affordable, quality education, SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has been ranked fifth nationwide in the 20 Best Affordable Healthcare Administration and Management Online Degree Programs list compiled by Affordable Schools.The ranking sets SUNY Poly ahead of other institutions such as SUNY Canton (#12), Colorado State Un more PR
SUNY-Buffalo's Blair Johnson Receives White House Award for Young Scientists (10)
BUFFALO, New York, July 23 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo Campus issued the following news release:
A University at Buffalo researcher is among the recipients of a prestigious national honor for young scientists.
Blair Johnson, PhD, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). It's the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show excep more PR
Sutter Health: Federal Grant to Expand Physician Residency Program to Rural County (10)
JACKSON, California, July 23 -- Sutter Health issued the following news:
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- HRSA Rural Residency Program Addresses Growing Shortage of Family Medicine Physicians in Gold Country Communities
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Sutter Health was awarded a $750,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand its Sacramento-based physician residency program to Amador County as part of the federal agency's efforts to provide better access to quality medical care in rural areas.
The HRSA more PR
Swalwell Authors Key Provisions Included in Bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Chairman of the Intelligence Modernization and Readiness Subcommittee, succeeded in including measures on education, parental leave, and Russian influence campaigns in this year's bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA), which the House approved Wednesday on a 397-31 vote.
Swalwell's provisions include reporting requirements on the creation of student loan repayment a more PR
Tabatha Ware Named New Principal at Fort Campbell's Marshall Elementary School (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release:
Dr. Youlanda Washington, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Kentucky Community Superintendent, has selected Mrs. Tabatha Ware as the Marshall Elementary School principal at Fort Campbell, Kentucky effective July 15.
"Tabatha's ability to lead by doing what is best for children will make her a great addition to Marshall," said Dr. Washington. "She understands more PR
Tallahassee Police Department Hosts 'Pack the Patrol Car' (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- The city of Tallahassee issued the following news release:
The Tallahassee Police Department has teamed up this year with Target, the Tallahassee Fire Department, Leon County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Leon County EMS, Tallahassee Kiwanis Club and NOBLE (National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives) for its annual "Pack the Patrol Car" event this Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tallahassee Police Department personnel w more PR
Tarleton State University Child and Family Studies Awarded $10K Grant (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 25 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release:
A $10,000 grant to increase children's awareness of the benefits of healthy choices has been awarded to Tarleton State University's Child and Family Studies faculty members Elizabeth Stephens and Dr. Lisa Taylor Cook.
The program aims to increase awareness of the importance of good nutrition, especially for children, and to promote children's health and well-being through education, exercise and eating more PR
Teaching of Psychology Journal Issues 13 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- Teaching of Psychology, a journal from the American Psychological Association and Society for the Teaching of Psychology, published 13 research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* A Lack of Exposure to School Psychology Within Undergraduate Psychology Coursework
* Creating Statistics Exercises on the Basis of Research Articles
* Disparity in Expectations of Reward for Effort Expended Among Students, Professors, and Employers
* Kisses of D more PR
Tennessee Department of Education Awards $3.7 Million in College and Career Readiness Funds (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release, dated July 23:
The Tennessee Department of Education is pleased to announce that 96 school districts across the state have been awarded a total of $3.7 million to support the implementation of high-quality career-focused programs and instruction for Tennessee students.
Funds from the Perkins Reserve Consolidated Grant are awarded annually to districts to start and improve career and techni more PR
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: New Workforce Services Assistant Commissioner Announced (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release:
Kenyatta K. Lovett, Ph.D. has accepted the position of Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Services with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Lovett brings with him diverse experience in workforce development, as well as secondary and postsecondary education. During his career, he has garnered national recognition as a leader and subject matte more PR
Tennessee State University Counseling Psychology Program Receives National Recognition for Focus on Social Justice, Helping the Underserved (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news:
The Ph.D. Counseling Psychology program at Tennessee State University has been selected for a prestigious award by the American Psychological Association. Recently reaccredited for another 10 years, the program is to receive the 2019 Richard M. Suinn Minority Achievement Award presented by the APA's Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training.
TSU is one of only two programs to win the more PR
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Dr. Eliot Chenaux Announced As Island University Summer Commencement Speaker (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 26 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
By Richard Guerrero
"It is an honor and a pleasure to have been asked to be the summer commencement speaker at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi," said Dr. Eliot Chenaux, former Vice President of Student Affairs Emeritus at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. "At my retirement, I said if I lived my life over again, I would wish for the life we have in Corpus Christi and at Texas A&M University-Cor more PR
Texas Association of School Boards: Lacy Elected to State Association Board (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release:
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has elected Bill Lacy of Katy ISD to fill an interim position on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 4, Position E.
A Katy resident for 21 years, Lacy joined the Katy ISD Board of Trustees in 2017. He is currently vice-president of the board.
Lacy is a senior loan officer in the mortgage banking profession. He has a degree in busin more PR
Texas Association of School Boards: Ramos Elected to State Association Board (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release:
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) has elected Jacinto Ramos Jr. of Fort Worth ISD to fill an interim position on the TASB Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 11, Position B.
Ramos is president of the Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees. He joined the board in 2013. Ramos also is president-elect of the Mexican American School Boards Association and chair of the National School B more PR
Texas Education Agency: Recapture Formula Changes and Reductions Under House Bill 3 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Leo Lopez, associate commissioner for school finance:
House Bill (HB) 3 was passed by the 86th Legislature, 2019, and signed into law by Governor Abbott on June 11, 2019. As a result of HB 3, recapture was reduced by a variety of methods and is projected to be reduced over prior law by $3.6 billion in the next biennium.
Today, the agency released a HB 3 in 30 Recapture webinar providing background on recapt more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces $5.2 Million in Texas Talent Connection Grants for Innovative Workforce Skills Training Programs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.2 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 15 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state. These competitive grant awards, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism division, support innovative education and workforce skills training programs that lead to more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints 14 to Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Paula Anthony-McMann, Ph.D., Victoria Ai Linh Bryant, Pharm.D., Shannon Calhoun, Lourdes Cuellar, Salil Deshpande, M.D., Emily Hartmann, Kenneth James, Jerome Lisk, M.D., Leticia Rodriguez, Jonathan Sandstrom Hill, Siobhan Shahan, and Carlos Vital, M.D. to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on June 15, 2021. Additionally, the Go more PR
The 2019 National Association for Gifted Children Book of the Year Award Winners: Trustworthy and Research-Based Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The National Association for Gifted Children issued the following news release:
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) announced the winners of the 2019 NAGC Book of the Year Award, recognizing excellence in books published in gifted and talented education.
"Our mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of all gifted children, and these publications provide invaluable information and insight for teachers, parents, and others," said S more PR
The Aids Institute Marks World Hepatitis Day With a Call to Action to Congress and Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- AIDS Institute issued the following news release:
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- Ending Hepatitis is Possible, but Not Without an Increase in Resources and Leadership
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As The AIDS Institute joins others from around the world in recognizing World Hepatitis Day on July 28th, we call upon Congress and the Trump Administration to commit to eliminating hepatitis C in the United States. To do so will require leadership and resources in Americans' public health to ensure that testing and treat more PR
The American Diabetes Association Applauds the Insulin Price Reduction Act, Introduced Today by the Senate Diabetes Caucus (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The American Diabetes Association issued the following news release:
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) strongly supports the introduction of the Insulin Price Reduction Act in the United States Senate. The ADA thanks Senate Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) as well as Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for their leadership in introducing this legislation, which will lower the cost more PR
The Autism Society Applauds House Passage of the Autism CARES Act (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 24 -- The Autism Society of America issued the following news release:
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- Urges the Senate to Act Quickly to Pass the Bill Before the Law Sunsets
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The Autism Society of America applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Autism CARES (Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support) Act (H.R. 1058). The bill passed today unanimously under suspension of the rules.
The Autism CARES Act provides essential components t more PR
The Buckeye Institute Calls on First Circuit Court of Appeals to End Forced Union Exclusive Representation (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25 -- The Buckeye Institute issued the following news release:
On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston, Massachusetts, for oral arguments in Reisman v. Associated Faculties of the University of Maine, which calls for an immediate end to the laws that force public-sector employees to accept union representation.
"In its Janus decision, the U.S. Supreme Court wrote that designating a union 'as the employees more PR
The Garza Case: Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund Lawsuit Created First Latino-Majority Seat on Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
For years, the white men who always managed to win election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors were called the "Five Little Kings." Even as the Latino population continued to grow, the revolving door of white supervisors continued the same as it had since the current county boundaries were drawn in 1885.
It took a voting rights lawsuit by MALDEF and others called Yolanda more PR
The La Plata Electric Association Round Up Foundation Has Announced the Grants to Non-Profit Organizations Awarded in July 2019 (10)
DURANGO, Colorado, July 24 -- La Plata Electric Association issued the following news release:
The La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Round Up Foundation has announced the grants to non-profit organizations awarded in July. Funding is generated when LPEA members opt to "round-up" their electric bills to the next highest dollar, plus additional contributions are welcomed as well through the Round Up Plus.
During the July Round Up Foundation board meeting, Round Up grants were made to Loaves & more PR
The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center: New Mobile Clinic Expands Access to Health Care (10)
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 24 -- The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center issued the following news release:
In an effort to better deliver health care to individuals without health insurance, Wake Forest Baptist Health and the School Health Alliance of Forsyth County (SHA) have partnered to create the Mobile Health Program, a new mobile clinic that will soon bring health care directly to underserved neighborhoods and schools in Forsyth County.
The mobile clinic is wheelchair accessibl more PR
Third Way Issues Statement on 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Third Way issued the following statement by Lanae Erickson, senior vice president for social policy and politics:
"The federal government has an important role to play in holding colleges and universities accountable through prioritizing transparency, distinguishing bad actors from good actors, ensuring a return on investment for the American taxpayer, and protecting our military community's hard-earned benefits. Despite recent efforts, many active duty servicemembers con more PR
Three Entities to Receive $500,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award $500,000 cooperative agreements to the Northwoods Stewardship Center of East Charleston, Vermont; Mobilize Green; and Chesapeake Youth Foundation of Virginia for the provision of natural resource conservation careers to young people and veterans.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose is to provide introductory educational experiences in natural resourc more ST
TIBCO Spotfire X Recognized by SIIA as Best Business Intelligence Reporting & Analytics Solution (10)
PALO ALTO, California, July 23 -- TIBCO Software, a provider of integration, application programming interface management and analytics, issued the following news release:
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- Comprehensive Analytics Platform Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition
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TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, won the Best Business Intelligence Reporting & Analytics Solution of 2019 for TIBCO Spotfire(R), by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) more PR
To Drive Clinical Excellence and Resources, Oncology Nursing Society Launches Center for Innovation (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Oncology Nursing Society issued the following news:
As part of its ongoing work to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care, the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) launched the ONS Center for Innovation to guide the development of new resources, projects, programs, and applications for ONS's existing products as well as the creation of new, innovative ones that meet the needs of oncology nurses--both now and in the future.
"ONS has bee more PR
Tops Friendly Markets Welcomes Kelly Quigley Asgeneral Manager Of Grocery Distribution Center (10)
WILLIAMSVILLE, New York, July 23 -- Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, issued the following news release:
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- Quigley's Hire Marks Third Woman in Warehouse Leadership Role for Tops
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Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to welcome Kelly Quigley to the position of general manager of Tops Grocery Distribution Center.
Kelly joins the Tops team after holding various leadership posi more PR
Torres Announces More Than $310,000 NSF Grant Awarded to Advance Minority STEM Faculty at Cal Poly Pomona (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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- National Science Foundation award will help promote and retain newly hired historically underrepresented minority faculty in STEM fields
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Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $310,588 grant to Cal Poly Pomona to promote, recruit, and retain underrepresented minority Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mat more PR
Transformative Strategic Plan Announced for Jackson Public Schools (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, July 24 -- Jackson Public Schools issued the following news:
After more than 18 months of community engagement, visioning, research and planning, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, the Jackson Public School District (JPS) and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) celebrated the completion of a historic effort to support the school district in transforming the educational system in Jackson, Mississippi. The official release of JPS's five-year st more PR
Travel & Meetings Management Opportunities Revealed on Center Stage at Global Business Travel Association Convention 2019 (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 26 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news:
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today unveiled another Center Stage panel in an exciting line-up of compelling content for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made possible by Choice Hotels.
The panel, Travel + Meetings: Big Opportunities Revealed, will explore the continued integration of meetings and t more PR
Travel Tech Companies to Take Center Stage at Global Business Travel Association Convention 2019 (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news:
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today unveiled another Center Stage panel in an exciting line-up of compelling content for GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. The session is made possible by Southwest Airlines.
The panel, Travel Technology: Disruptors or Problem Solvers?, will feature a lively and insightful debate on more PR
Trocaire College Hires VP for Innovation and Workforce Development (10)
BUFFALO, New York, July 22 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release:
Trocaire College is putting renewed emphasis on identifying industry opportunities and partnerships for its academic and workforce development programs. To that end, the college recently welcomed Dr. Gary Smith, formerly of Keuka College in Yates County, New York, as its new Vice President of Innovation and Workforce Development.
During his 25 years at Keuka, Smith served in several administrative and faculty cap more PR
Two Florida State University-National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Scientists Recognized With Prestigious NSF Awards (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory issued the following news release:
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- Physicist Christianne Beekman and chemist Yan-Yan Hu have been recognized as outstanding early-career researchers by the National Science Foundation.
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Two National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (National MagLab) scientists have received highly competitive CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation for their significant early career accom more PR
Two Years of Alabama Gov. Ivey 'Strong Start, Strong Finish' Education Initiative: Groundwork Laid, Implementing Policy (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 26 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday reported that two years after unveiling her 'Strong Start, Strong Finish' education initiative, the groundwork has been laid, and now the focus is on implementing policy. Earlier this week, the governor hosted a ceremonial bill signing which included four pieces of legislation from the 2019 Regular Session, aligning with the key areas of 'Strong Start, Strong Finish.'
"For t more PR
Two-Thirds of U.S. Online Gamers Have Experienced Severe Harassment, New Anti-Defamation League Study Finds (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release:
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- Study finds marginalized groups targeted most; users also exposed to extremist ideologies
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Sixty-five percent of players have experienced severe harassment while playing games online, which includes physical threats, stalking and sustained harassment, while 74 percent of online multiplayer gamers have experienced some form of harassment, according to a first-of-its-kind survey released today by AD more PR
U.S. Air Force Academy to Hold Open House to Share Air Installations Compatibility Use Zones Study Results (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news:
The U.S. Air Force Academy will host a public release open house to share the recommendations of its recent Air Installations Compatibility Use Zones (AICUZ) study at the Pikes Peak Library District East Library on July 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 2019 study, which is an update to the Academy's 2005 AICUZ study and 2015 noise contours revalidation, evaluates aircraft noise and land use compatibi more PR
U.S. Air Force Announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force (50th Space Wing) issued the following news:
By Kat Bailey
Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2019.
An Air Force selection board at the Air Force's Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on supe more PR
U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Receives New Commander (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Gina Marie Giardina
Col. Theresa Goodman assumed command of the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in a Change of Command ceremony July 19 in the atrium of the schoolhouse here.
"The ceaseless efforts at USAFSAM to improve how we care for and protect our Airmen, and return them to fight faster and stronger is awe-inspiring," said Goodman. "Over the last 100 years, personnel hav more PR
U.S. Air Force: 100th Surgical Team Completes Robotic Surgery Training (10)
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Kimberly L. Mueller
The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base July 23.
This milestone is significant for Keesler's InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since the program first stood up in March 2017 with just one robot. Now, InDORSE has acquired a second r more PR
U.S. Air Force: 349th Air Refueling Squadron Secures Air Force Level Award (10)
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force (22nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news:
By Joshua Crawley
The 349th Air Refueling Squadron was recently recognized as the 2018 SMSgt Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award winners.
The award is presented to the top boom operator section in the Air Force every year. This is the first time the 349th ARS has won the award.
"Since I took command, I've known the 349th ARS boom operators are the best in the more PR
U.S. Air Force: 349th Air Refueling Squadron Secures Air Force-Level Award (10)
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Joshua Crawley
The 349th Air Refueling Squadron was recently recognized as the 2018 Senior Master Sgt. Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award winner.
The award is presented every year to the top boom operator section in the Air Force. This is the first time the 349th ARS has won the award.
"Since I took command, I've known the 349th ARS boom operators are the best in the business, and more PR
U.S. Air Force: Airman Bridges the Gap With Career Skills Program (10)
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Arkansas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Aaron Irvin
The U.S. Air Force Career Skills Program assists in bridging the gap while transitioning from military to civilian employment.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Phipps, 19th Wing Staff Agency unit deployment manager, will soon begin an internship at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library assisting in creating a library system for former pre more PR
U.S. Air Force: Aviation-Character-Education Solo Flight Program Concludes for 2019 at Historic Tuskegee Airmen Airfield (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
The Air Force concluded its Aviation-Character-Education Solo Flight Program, lead by Air Force Recruiting Service, after graduating the final class of the year, July 12, in Tuskegee, Alabama.
"It's impressive to see these incredible students developing into young leaders and aviators," said Maj. Jeri-Lynn Harper, the Tuskegee A.C.E. class director of operations and a E-3 Sentry pilot. "They've com more PR
U.S. Air Force: Mid-Atlantic Honor Guard Academy Draws Cadets From Every Region in Civil Air Patrol (10)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Rachael J. Mercer
Cadets and senior members of Civil Air Patrol gathered at Joint Base Langley-Eustis for the 2019 Mid-Atlantic Honor Guard Academy. The MAR Honor Guard Academy has been held in various locations since its inception in 2003, including Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia, and the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, N.C. However, this year the move to Joint Base Langley-Eust more PR
U.S. Air Force: Robotic Surgery Training Takes on 100th Surgical Team (10)
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) issued the following news:
By Kimberly L. Mueller
The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, on July 23.
This milestone is significant for Keesler's InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since the program first stood up in March 2017 with just one robot more PR
U.S. Air Force: Simulators Prepare Medical Group for Real-World Scenarios (10)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Alexandra Singer
A patient lays on the ground bleeding, breaths getting weaker and heart rate dropping low. It's up to medical personnel to stabilize them before it's too late.
Aaaaand CUT! The simulation is over and a briefing is given on what went right and wrong. Luckily the patient wasn't human, but a simulator "dummy" used to prepare the 633rd Medical Group Airmen on real-world scenarios.
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U.S. Ambassador Juster Issues Remarks at All Indian Museum Summit (10)
NEW DELHI, India, July 23 -- The U.S. Embassy in India issued the following remarks by Ambassador Kenneth I. Juster at the All Indian Museum Summit:
"Good morning. It is great to be here with you for the opening of the All Indian Museum Summit. Thank you President Ramaswamy and Director General Mehta for inviting me to speak today, and for all of the work that you and your colleagues are doing to enhance the cultural treasures of our two countries. Thanks as well to Susan Bean of the American I more PR
U.S. Ambassador's Luapula, North-Western Provincial Visit Highlights Support for Refugees, Women, and Education (10)
LUSAKA, Zambia, July 22 -- The U.S. Embassy in Zambia issued the following news release:
On July 16-18, U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote completed a tour of Luapula and North-Western Provinces, highlighting U.S. assistance for refugees, women's empowerment, and primary education. In Luapula, Ambassador Foote visited Mantapala Refugee Camp, where over 14,700 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have received assistance from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR). Th more PR
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz Steps Down as Chair of Committee for Religious Liberty Amidst Cancer Treatment (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following news release:
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- Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester to serve as Acting Chair of the Committee
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Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has appointed Bishop Robert J. McManus to serve as Acting Chair of the USCCB's Committee for Religious Liberty until the November 2019 General Assembly. The appointment was made following the resignati more PR
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Issues Memorandum, Order Involving Jonathan Hirsch (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued the following Memorandum and order (Case No. 19-236C):
(Filed: July 25, 2019)
JONATHAN R. HIRSCH, Plaintiff
v.
UNITED STATES, Defendant.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
The plaintiff, Jonathan R. Hirsch, has moved to supplement the administrative record (ECF 9) in this case, in which he challenges the Army's calculation of his Mandatory Retirement Data (MRD). For the following reasons, the motion is denied.
The plaintiff filed this actio more PR
U.S. Department of Education Greenlights GMAP and Northwest Evaluation Association Partnership for Innovative Assessment Pilot (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- The Northwest Evaluation Association issued the following news release:
Atlanta, Ga. and Portland, Ore. - Student assessment in the state of Georgia might look a bit different in a few years and set the path for the future of assessment in the nation. The U.S. Department of Education recently approved the Georgia Department of Education's application to pilot innovative assessment solutions in their public schools. This makes the state of Georgia the fourth state in more PR
U.S. Embassy in China: 2018 Report on International Religious Freedom (10)
BEIJING, China, July 24 -- The U.S. Embassy in China issued the following news release:
Reports on Hong Kong, Macau, and Tibet are appended at the end of this report. Given the scope and severity of reported religious freedom violations specific to Xinjiang this year, a separate section on the region is also included in this report.The constitution states citizens have freedom of religious belief but limits protections for religious practice to "normal religious activities" and does not define more PR
U.S. Embassy in China: 2019 Trafficking in Persons Report (10)
BEIJING, China, July 22 -- The U.S. Embassy in China issued the following news release:
The Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so; therefore China remained on Tier 3. Despite the lack of significant efforts, the government took some steps to address trafficking, including by continuing to cooperate with international authorities to address forced and fraudulen more PR
U.S. Embassy in Egypt: USAID and Ain Shams University Launch New Career Development Center (10)
CAIRO, Egypt, July 24 -- The U.S. Embassy in Egypt issued the following news release:
In partnership with the Ministry of Education and the American University in Cairo, on July 22 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ain Shams University inaugurated the third career center at the university. The new career center adds to the existing support provided by the U.S. government for the future of education and employment in Egypt.
The new center at the Faculty of Commerce links more PR
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan: 156 Pakistanis Prepare to Begin Fulbright Studies and Research in the United States (10)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, July 25 -- The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan issued the following news release:
After receiving the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, 156 Pakistani students will pursue Master's and Ph.D. studies or teach at top universities in the United States. U.S. Embassy Islamabad Charge d'Affaires a.i. John Hoover congratulated the Pakistani students at an event preparing the recipients for the exchange program.
"The American government believes in the power of education, and we're inves more PR
U.S. Embassy Pretoria Celebrates Mandela Day at Zola Community Health Center in Soweto (10)
PRETORIA, South Africa, July 22 -- The U.S. Embassy in South Africa issued the following news release:
To honor Nelson Mandela's legacy of public service, a team of more than 30 volunteers from the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria spent Thursday at the Zola Community Health Center (CHC) in Soweto. The team of American and South African Embassy staff rolled up their sleeves and spent about 67 minutes (plus a few more hours) painting a children's playhouse, the patient admissions waiting area, and the an more PR
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Marks One-Year Countdown to Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 on July 23, 24 (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 22 -- The U.S. Olympic Committee issued the following news release:
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee will join fans around the world in marking the one-year countdown to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 this week with several promotional activities and athlete appearances. The U.S. celebrations will span the country, with events and publicity tours in New York City, Orlando and Colorado Springs, as well as across the Pacific, with Team USA athletes t more PR
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Pennsylvania (July 27) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 27 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania.
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Boeing Assigned Patent for Thermoplastic Truss Structure
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 27 -- Boeing, Chicago, Illinois, has been assigned a patent (No. 10,358,821, initially filed March 2, 2015) developed by three co-inventors for a "thermoplastic truss structure for use in wing and rotor blade structures and methods for manufacture." The co-inventors are Matthew Howard Cawthorne, Newtown Square, more ST
U.S. SBA Chief Visiting IPC Member Calumet Electronics, Praising Its Efforts to Boost the Skilled Workforce (10)
BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, July 23 -- IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries issued the following news release:
The Trump administration today is recognizing IPC member Calumet Electronics in Calumet, Michigan, for its efforts to expand its skilled workforce.
This morning, Chris Pilkerton, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is visiting Calumet Electronics in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to walk the factory floor and learn about the manufacturing proces more PR
UCLA Receives $1 Million to Strengthen Taiwan Studies Program (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus (UCLA) issued the following news release:
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- Funds from J. Yang and Family Foundation will provide scholarships and bolster research and curriculum development
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The UCLA Asia Pacific Center has received $1 million from the J. Yang and Family Foundation. The funds will bolster UCLA's Taiwan Studies Program and create the J. Yang Scholarship program, which will support students at UCLA who previousl more PR
UCLA: Meditation Alleviates Depression in Spanish-Speaking Immigrants, Study Finds (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's Los Angeles Campus (UCLA) issued the following news release:
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- Mindfulness programs also may be beneficial for stress relief
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New research from UCLA indicates mindfulness meditation may be an effective and inexpensive treatment for Spanish-speaking immigrants suffering from stress-related depression.
The study, published in peer-reviewed PLOS One, demonstrates key benefits of mindfulness train more PR
Udall, Heinrich to Hold Hearing on Treatment of Children at Border (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, July 23 at 12:45 p.m. MT/ 2:45 p.m. ET, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich will join Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in leading a Democratic Policy and Communications Committee hearing, "America Speaks Out: Stop Trump's Cruel Treatment of Children at the Border." The Senators will hear testimony from medical and legal experts who have witnessed the terrib more PR
Udall, Heinrich, Lujan, Torres Small Announce $1.5 Million for Rural Residency Development Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy will award approximately $1.5 million to Otero County Hospital Association located in Alamogordo, N.M. and Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health C more PR
Udall, Heinrich, Lujan, Torres Small Announce $1.5 Million For Rural Residency Development Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy will award approximately $1.5 million to Otero County Hospital Association located in Alamogordo, N.M. and Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Se more PR
UNICEF: 32 Children Released From Opposition Groups in South Sudan (10)
LEER, South Sudan, July 24 -- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) issued the following news release:
Yesterday, 32 children were released from armed opposition groups in Leer county, in northern South Sudan. This is the first formal release in former Unity State, one of the areas hardest hit by the conflict. The children are all boys aged between 13 and 17.
The children were formally separated from the armed group during a ceremony in Leer, witnessed by parents and more PR
Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 23 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release:
Union Pacific implemented Positive Train Control (PTC) on 1,081 route miles in the second quarter of 2019, bringing required PTC-operated route miles to 14,678 or 86 percent. PTC was implemented on all required passenger routes in 2018. Implementation efforts continue to ensure PTC interoperability with other freight and passenger railroads operating on Union Pacific tracks by 2020, as allowed by federal law.
One of t more PR
Universities Canada: 2019 Innovative Designs for Accessibility Competition Winners (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 24 -- The Universities Canada (formerly the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) issued the following news release:
Today, nine university students and student teams are winners of the national 2019 Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) competition for their work in breaking down accessibility barriers on their campuses and in their communities.
IDeA is a national competition that challenges university students to develop innovative, practical and cos more PR
University & College Union Backs Students' Call for Greater Use of Context in Exam Results (10)
LONDON, England, July 25 -- The University and College Union issued the following news:
Responding to a report released today, the University and College Union (UCU) said it welcomed support from students for greater emphasis on the context in which exam results are achieved.
The report on university admissions from the Higher Education Policy Institute, found that around three-quarters of students (73%) thought it was harder to achieve good exam results if you grew up in a disadvantaged area more PR
University & College Union: Report Calls for Colleges to Be Put at the Heart of Lifelong Learning (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The University and College Union issued the following news:
Colleges should be repositioned at the heart of a lifelong learning system for the 21st century, says the Transformative Teaching and Learning in Further Education report.
The report shows the extent to which further and adult education transforms lives and provides hope to communities, but argues that a new funding and policy framework is required if they are to fulfil their potential.
Co-authored by Prof more PR
University College London: Less Than 7% of Couples Share Housework Equally (10)
LONDON, England, July 26 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University College London issued the following news:
Women still do the bulk of housework, even in couples with similar levels of education, time in paid work and shared beliefs about gender roles, according to a new study from UCL.
The study, published today in Work, Employment and Society is the first comprehensive overview of how UK couples are currently dividing their total work responsibilities.
Researchers analysed data from over 8, more PR
University Navstar Consortium to Receive $1,496,100 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $1,496,100 cooperative agreement to the University Navstar Consortium of Boulder, Colorado, for the integration of Plate Boundary Observatory real-time global navigation satellite system observations into the ShakAalert system for high risk regions of Washington, Oregon, and California.
The agency description of the grant states: "The objective of this cooperative agreement is more ST
University of Adelaide: New Cyber Security Degree to Boost South Australian Skills (10)
ADELAIDE, Australia, July 26 -- The University of Adelaide issued the following news release:
The University of Adelaide has launched the latest degree in a suite of defence-related courses to prepare students for one of the world's largest, most diverse and technologically advanced industries.
Launched by Premier the Honourable Steven Marshall, the new Master of Cyber Security is a two-year advanced degree which will equip students to lead cutting-edge cyber security programs - with majors av more PR
University of Birmingham Teams Up With Chartered College for New Online Course for Teachers (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, July 26 -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
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- Registration is now open for a unique online course that will show how engaging with research can transform teaching practice.
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Run by the University of Birmingham, in partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching, the course Education Research: Finding and Reading Research for Teachers, will explore how to make the most of education research and apply it to practice.
The massiv more PR
University of California-San Francisco: 'Limitless Potential' of Artificial Protein Ushers in New Era of 'Smart' Cell Therapies (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
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- Transformative Biotechnology Lets Scientists Build Biological Circuits That Give Cells Unprecedented Capabilities
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Medicine has a "Goldilocks" problem. Many therapies are safe and effective only when administered at just the right time and in very precise doses - when given too early or too late, in too large or too small an amount, me more PR
University of California-San Francisco: Allergy, Asthma Risk Are Increased By Microbial Compound in Infant Gut (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
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- Research 'Paves the Way' for Early Interventions to Prevent Childhood Inflammatory Diseases
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A study of newborn infants has identified a compound produced by gut bacteria that appears to predispose certain infants to allergies and asthma later in life.
"We have discovered a specific bacterial lipid in the neonatal gut that promotes im more PR
University of California-San Francisco: Worrisome Increase in Some Medical Scans During Pregnancy (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 25 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's San Francisco Campus issued the following news release:
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- First Large Study of Advanced Imaging Covering Two Decades Finds Rise in CT Scans, Which Involve Radiation
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Use of medical imaging during pregnancy increased significantly in the United States, a new study has found, with nearly a four-fold rise over the last two decades in the number of women undergoing computed tomography CT scans, w more PR
University of California-Santa Cruz: Scholars Weigh In on New Ideas About Autism (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, July 23 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of California's Santa Cruz Campus issued the following news release:
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- Authors of provocative paper about social engagement reply to commentaries
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A new paper that challenges widely held ideas about autism has attracted comments from more than 30 scholars across the disciplines of psychology, anthropology, education, and neuroscience.
The authors maintain that many of the behaviors common to autism--including more PR
University of Chicago Medicine: Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician Wins Prestigious Burchardi Award (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release:
When Michael O'Connor, MD, is on service, every day begins with an Irish joke.
After sharing a laugh, O'Connor, chief of critical care medicine, and his team begin their serious, lifesaving work in the University of Chicago Medicine's busy and challenging intensive care unit.
"The work can be overwhelming," O'Connor said. "My job is to keep members of the team relaxed and inspired, help them fo more PR
University of Colorado-Boulder: Educating Moms and Dads May Save Kids' Lives (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, July 24 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Colorado's Boulder Campus issued the following news:
Children whose mothers lack a college education are significantly more likely to die young, particularly from unintentional injuries, according to a sweeping new CU Boulder study of more than 377,000 youth.
The study, published this month in Maternal and Child Health, also found that children who grow up in single-parent households, live near or below the poverty line or more PR
University of Connecticut: Summer Undergraduate Researcher Grace Nichols '20 (CLAS) (10)
STORRS, Connecticut, July 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news:
UConn's Office of Undergraduate Research each year provides Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) awards to support full-time undergraduate students in summer research or creative projects.
SURF awards are available to students in all majors at all UConn campuses. The students' project proposals are reviewed by a faculty committee representing various schools and colleges, and SURF more PR
University of Florida-Brechner Center for Freedom of Information: Frank LoMonte Comments on Denied Public Records Requests (10)
GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 24 -- The University of Florida's Brechner Center for Freedom of Information issued the following news:
Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in "NC State and Highway Patrol Withhold Report on Trooper Promotions" published in The Charlotte Observer on July 24.
The article features a decision by North Carolina State University (NCSU) to deny access to a report on what w more PR
University of Houston: Role of Racial Discrimination in Alcohol Abuse (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
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- UH Researcher Exploring Impact on Latinxs
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By Laurie Fickman
University of Houston associate professor of psychology Andres Viana has received a $900,000 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to examine the impact of racial discrimination in moderate-to-heavy drinking adult Latinxs. more PR
University of Idaho Jerome Site to House Discovery Complex for Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment Research Dairy (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, July 26 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
The Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) advanced another major step this month with the acquisition of a site for an education and outreach complex at the Crossroads Point Business Center near Jerome.
The 6 acres purchased by the University of Idaho is located in Jerome County along U.S. Highway 93 and north of the intersection of Interstate 84. The property will accommodate a public more PR
University of Lethbridge Researchers Awarded More Than $1.8 Million in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Funding (10)
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, July 22 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news:
Eleven University of Lethbridge researchers have been awarded Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Discovery Grants worth approximately $1.8 million, payable in instalments of anywhere from one to five years.
"University of Lethbridge researchers were very successful this year, with 11 out of 14 applications being awarded funding," says Dr. Erasmus Okine, U of L vice-president (Research more PR
University of Lethbridge Social Scientists Net SSHRC Awards Worth Nearly $440,000 (10)
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, July 23 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news:
University of Lethbridge graduate students and faculty members will tackle a variety of research projects thanks to funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
"The U of L's success rate with Insight Development Grants was very positive, higher than the national average and continues our momentum," says Dr. Erasmus Okine, vice-president (research). "Our social scienti more PR
University of Maine Researchers Explore Role of Tone Policing, Calls for Civility in Student Voice (10)
ORONO, Maine, July 23 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
Two University of Maine professors are out with new research examining how calls for civility and tone policing factor into the growing practice of student voice in preK-12 schools.
Assistant professor of educational leadership Catharine Biddle and assistant professor of science education Elizabeth Hufnagel say student voice -- "youth-adult partnerships and the inclusion of students in sc more PR
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Law and Salem State University Sign Innovative Agreement for Fast Track Law Degree (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, July 26 -- The University of Massachusetts's Dartmouth Campus issued the following news release:
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- Salem State students can earn bachelor's degree and law degree in six years
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The University of Massachusetts School of Law at UMass Dartmouth and Salem State University established an agreement that streamlines degree attainment for students to earn their bachelor's and law degrees.
The 3+3 agreement allows pre-law students to spend three years at Salem Sta more PR
University of Minnesota: Leading Experts Call for Action to Address Chronic Wasting Disease (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release:
A team of national and state experts in public health, wildlife diseases, prion research and laboratory diagnosis is urgently calling for a comprehensive national strategy to reduce the risk for human exposure to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and to limit the risk of transmission of CWD among wildlife, particularly cervids, and domestic animals.
CWD is a prion-related transmis more PR
University of Mississippi Medical Center: Health Resources & Services Administration Bolsters Telehealth's Mission - Research, Innovation, Quality Care (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, July 22 -- The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following news:
There's another feather in the cap of the University of Mississippi Medical Center's 15-year-old telehealth program, a national trailblazer in providing high-quality health care for those with little access to both primary and specialty services.
When UMMC's Center for Telehealth in 2017 was designated a Telehealth Center of Excellence by the federal Health Resources and Services Administra more PR
University of Mississippi Medical Center: Taking Up Residents - Projects Pursue Greater Doctor Relevance, Well-being (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, July 22 -- The University of Mississippi Medical Center issued the following news:
Imagine scaling the Matterhorn when all you've ever climbed is a mimosa tree. Imagine driving the Daytona 500 when all you've ever raced is a Vespa.
In either case, you're likely to become overwhelmed and frustrated: feelings that are, if not quite as exaggerated or profound, are at least similar to what physicians can experience in a setting for which they aren't prepared.
So imagine a pr more PR
University of Montana's Mansfield Center Awarded $1.75M Grant for Nationwide Scholar Exchanges (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, July 23 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The University of Montana's Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center has been awarded a U.S. Department of State $1.75 million grant to lead a series of institutes dedicated to enhancing a global understanding of the U.S, including workforce development in Montana.
The funding allows UM to design and oversee four, six-week programs called Study of the U.S. Institutes, or SUSI. The institutes promote a better un more PR
University of Nebraska Medical Center Receives $3.7 Million Grant to Address Shortage of Geriatricians (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 22 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
One way to solve a looming estimated shortage of 27,000 geriatricians - physicians who specialize in care of older adults - is to expand the access of primary care professionals to resources that assist them in addressing the unique and complex health issues of older adults.
The U.S. Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) estimates a need for 33,200 geriatricians in the U.S. by 202 more PR
University of Nevada, Reno, to Receive $1,075,935 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $1,075,935 cooperative agreement to the University of Nevada, Reno, for the testing of the Shake Alert system.
The agency description of the grant states: "The main objective of this agreement is to continue and further the Earthquake Hazards Program's collaborative research project to operate, support, improve and expand the ability of seismic and geodetic networks in high-ri more ST
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Change From Within - Empowering the Undocumented (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 23 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Nevada's Las Vegas Campus issued the following news release:
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- New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation's most diverse campus.
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Although she's an American-born citizen, Vanessa Nunez knows all too well the struggles that undocumented students face in college and beyond. The sociology doctoral student previously worked as an academic advisor to high school students livi more PR
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: No More Playing Games - What You Should Know About U.S. Women's Soccer Equal Pay Fight (10)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 24 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Nevada's Las Vegas Campus issued the following news release:
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- UNLV sports and gender equity researcher Nancy Lough weighs in on the wage
gap, marketing/sponsorship, and role of men and media in the sports industry.
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Weeks after the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) made history by winning its fourth FIFA World Cup - and in the process smashing global television ratings for the sport - throngs of adori more PR
University of New England Initiative to Educate and Train Registered Nurses to Treat Victims of Sexual Assault Featured on 'Maine Public' (10)
BIDDEFORD, Maine, July 26 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of New England issued the following news release:
A University of New England initiative to provide education and training for nurses in the care and treatment of survivors of sexual assault was recently featured on "All Things Considered" on Maine Public.
UNE's School of Nursing and Population Health has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the number of nurs more PR
University of New England Teams With Educate Maine to Bring Computer Science to Northern New England Schools (10)
BIDDEFORD, Maine, July 23 -- The University of New England issued the following news release:
UNE recently hosted more than 30 high school and middle school teachers from Maine and Vermont for Computer Science Discoveries, a five-day workshop dedicated to helping teachers expand access to computer science in schools.
The workshop was organized by Educate Maine, the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, and Code.org, a national non-profit.
"By supporting this work, UNE is helping to ensure t more PR
University of New South Wales: Curriculum Needs to Change to Help Students Navigate the Rise of 'Smart' Technologies (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, July 24 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release:
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- UNSW Sydney academic calls for changes to the education system so future workforce can challenge artificial intelligence technology
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So-called 'smart' systems could cause great harm to individuals and the wider community if today's students aren't taught how to critically engage with them, a UNSW academic said.
Director of the Allens Hub for Technology, Law more PR
University of New South Wales: Minister Challenges Nation to Build Skilled Workforce (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, July 25 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news release:
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- Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee says Australia must keep pace with emerging technologies to address skill shortages
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The Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and particularly TAFE must work together with universities to ensure a skilled workforce in the future, according to NSW Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee.
Minister Lee was on more PR
University of Newcastle: University Unveils Plans for $200 Million Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine Investment (10)
CALLAGHAN, Australia, July 24 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news:
The University of Newcastle today unveiled plans for a flagship facility at its Callaghan campus, heralded as its largest infrastructure spend to date. The $200 million investment by the University, which incorporates the main building and surrounding precinct works, will redefine the way its staff and students collaborate.
The facility will integrate the study areas of science, technology, engineering, mat more PR
University of North Alabama's Dr. Pat Sanders Named to Broadcast Education Association Board (10)
FLORENCE, Alabama, July 23 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release:
Dr. Pat Sanders, a professor in the Department of Communications on the University of North Alabama campus, has been named the District 2 Representative for the Broadcast Education Association, or BEA, which is the premier international academic media organization.
"I find it an honor to have been selected to serve as the representative for District 2," Dr. Sanders said. "I will have an opportunity more PR
University of Northern Iowa's Culture and Intensive English Program Partners With Waterloo West for One-of-a-Kind Program (10)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, July 23 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release:
This summer, the University of Northern Iowa's Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP) is partnering with Waterloo West High School for a one-of-a-kind program that will incorporate English instruction with career and educational opportunities for high school students.
The English Language Learners College Preparatory Summer Program is available to students who are learning English as a foreig more PR
University of Oklahoma-College of Medicine and DispatchHealth Collaborate to Expand Access to On-Demand Health Care in Oklahoma City (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Oklahoma's College of Medicine issued the following news:
OU Medicine has announced a collaboration with DispatchHealth to provide additional services to patients and help minimize hospital readmissions. DispatchHealth is a national provider of on-demand health care.
This collaboration will allow OU Medicine to provide patients ranging from three months old and up, the opportunity to receive high-quality, affordable hea more PR
University of Oklahoma-College of Medicine: Stem Cell Therapy Furthers Research for Infants With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 22 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Oklahoma's College of Medicine issued the following news:
A phase I clinical trial is the first research monitored by the Food and Drug Administration that demonstrates the potential of regenerative therapy for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) through collecting, processing and injecting an infant's own stem cells directly into the heart at the time of surgery. A paper detailing the clinical trial was published in The more PR
University of Pennsylvania Chemists to Lead NSF-Sponsored Center for Research on Sustainable Metals Supply Chains (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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- The Center for Sustainable Separations of Metals will conduct research on metals recycling to reduce pollution, greenhouse-gas emissions, and energy usage while promoting political and environmental sustainability.
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The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.8M grant to establish the Center for Sustainable Separations of Metals (CSSM), which will be led by chemists from Penn. W more PR
University of Texas at Austin-McDonald Observatory Will Promote Dark Skies Awareness With Gift From Apache Corporation (10)
FORT DAVIS, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory issued the following news release:
A $257,000 gift to The University of Texas at Austin's McDonald Observatory from Apache Corporation will fund the observatory's ongoing efforts to preserve the dark West Texas skies that make research possible and provide unsurpassed views of the universe to visitors.
Excess light shone into the sky can drown out the light from stars and galaxies, but dark-skies friendly li more PR
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Launches Dentist-to-Dentist 'Telementoring' Program (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news release:
Kuwaiti dentist Alaa Al-Saffar, DDS, may be 7,000 miles from the Texas Medical Center but that did not keep her from catching a lecture on mouth ulcers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Al-Saffar and dozens of others worldwide learned about aspects of these common lesions during the first online lecture offered through the new 'telementori more PR
University of the Fraser Valley: Linda Pardy to Take on Associate Dean of Students Role in College of Arts (10)
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, July 26 -- The University of the Fraser Valley issued the following news release:
As of September 2019, Dr. Linda Pardy will assume a five-year term as Associate Dean of Students in the College of Arts at UFV.
Dr. Pardy holds a BA in Adult Education from UFV, as well as a Master of Education in community and workplace learning and a doctorate in higher education leadership from the University of Calgary.
Dr. Pardy has been an associate professor in communications more PR
University of the Sciences: Students Shift Perspective During 'Life Changing' Conference (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The University of the Sciences issued the following news:
By Colby Gallagher
Described as "by far one of the best decisions I've made in college" by one student, attending the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Institute on Substance Use Disorders in Salt Lake City, Utah has been an annual experience for students of George Downs PharmD'72 for 31 years. And Dr. Downs says for each the experience is impactful and eye opening.
Dr. Downs, dean emeritus more PR
University of Utah: Utah Coal Country Strike Team Awards $50,000 to Carbon and Emery County School Districts (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
The Utah Coal Country Strike Team today awarded two $25,000 grants to Carbon and Emery school districts to help fund high-quality computer and information technology courses at the high school level. These initial funds, which are tailored to align with the IT Pathways program established by the Utah Legislature, will target teacher training so graduating students will be prepared for additional training more PR
University of Vermont: Is Special Education Funding Too Complicated to Fix? (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, July 24 [TNSeducationresearch] -- The University of Vermont issued the following news:
When it comes to special education funding and the policies surrounding it, Tammy Kolbe is an expert -- or at least she thought she was. While preparing a recent policy brief, she found herself wondering whether or not anyone could truly be an expert on such a complex topic.
"I've always understood how complicated it is, but I think digging into the real details of it reaffirmed for me t more PR
University of Virginia: Health System Works to Reduce Unnecessary Testing, Promote High-Value Care (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 24 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
When a patient goes to a hospital for an ailment such as pneumonia, he or she expects thorough and appropriate care. Physicians work hard to provide that kind of high-value care. They have been trained to do this; it's part of their ethos. The goal is to get the patient healthy and home as soon as possible.
But occasionally physicians, in an effort to be as thorough as possi more PR
University of Washington-Bothell: Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Indoors (10)
BOTHELL, Washington, July 24 [TNSscienceresearch] -- The University of Washington's Bothell Campus issued the following news:
By Douglas Esser
University of Washington Bothell students are trying to ensure Seattle residents can breathe easier when a pall of wildfire smoke falls over the city.
Alex Margarito and Rebecca Rickett are working for Seattle Parks and Recreation this summer through a partnership with air quality expert Dan Jaffe, a professor of environmental chemistry and chair of t more PR
University of Washington: Decades After Grade-School Program to Promote Social Development, Adults Report Healthier, More Successful Lives (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, July 25 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Washington issued the following news release:
What defines a "good life" in your 30s?
The exact answer probably depends on the person, but most people could agree on some general themes: good physical and mental health, solid relationships, and a steady job or good education. Being financially responsible and involvement in your community or civic life also help make life better.
Now University of Washington researchers more PR
University of Western Australia: New Agreement to Preserve, Protect and Study Western Australia Rock Art (10)
PERTH, Australia, July 24 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:
A new era of Western Australian rock art research is about to begin with the signing of an agreement between Rio Tinto and The University of Western Australia for a five-year funding arrangement for rock art research.
The funding will support UWA's Centre for Rock Art Research and Management which carries out research, education and training for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Pilbara Indigen more PR
University of Wisconsin-Madison Scholars Receive Major Funding to Study Polarization and Civic Renewal (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The University of Wisconsin's Madison Campus issued the following news:
Researchers in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have received $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to establish the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal. The funding will support the continuation and expansion of a 10-year study of Wisconsin's state and regional communications systems, to be housed under the new more PR
University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Community-Agriculture Partnerships at Root of New Internship (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, July 25 -- The University of Wisconsin's Platteville Campus issued the following news:
From working with greenhouses and small businesses to vendors at the farmer's market, Kaley Mumma's summer internship is providing a variety of experiences, all grounded in the same goal: to build stronger relationships among the community and local green businesses and food producers.
Mumma, a junior environmental horticulture and agriculture education major from Byron, Illinois, is more PR
Urban Education Journal Issues 4 Research Articles in July 2019 Edition (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- Urban Education, a journal that says it features papers addressing urban issues related to those from birth through graduate school, published four research articles on the following topics in its July 2019 edition:
* "I Was Just Trying to Make It": Examining Urban Black Males' Sense of Belonging, Schooling Experiences, and Academic Success
* Moving Culturally Relevant Pedagogy From Theory to Practice: Exploring Teachers' Application of Culturally Relevant Education more PR
USAID Issues Statement on Administrator Green's Meeting With Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Kamilov (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following statement by spokesperson Tom Babington:
"U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green met with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, The Honorable Mr. Abdulaziz Kamilov on July 19, 2019.
"The two discussed several shared development priorities, including health, education, trade, and human rights. Administrator Green applauded Uzbekistan's commitment to promoting public health: th more PR
USAID: Over 100 Women in Mazar-E-Sharif Ready for Afghan Civil Service (10)
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan, July 24 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release:
132 women completed USAID's Afghan Civil Service training program. This program equips women with the knowledge and skills to successfully serve the Afghan people in the civil service and begin a career in government.
Between 2015 and 2020, USAID will train more than 3,000 women through a year-long internship program for careers in government. As of July 2019, more than 2,80 more PR
USDA Scientists, Engineers, Grantees Honored at White House With PECASE Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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- Government recognizes researchers displaying "exceptional promise"
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Seven USDA scientists and engineers, and grantees were honored at the White House today as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their resea more PR
Utah Food Corps Launches Operations at Utah State University (10)
LOGAN, Utah, July 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC), based at the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement, has been awarded an AmeriCorps VISTA grant to address student hunger and food security on six higher education institution campuses throughout the state. The Utah Food Corps project shall place AmeriCorps VISTA members over the next three years at Utah State University, Salt Lake Community College, University of Utah, Uta more PR
Utah State University Uintah Basin Announces New Director of Student Affairs (10)
LOGAN, Utah, July 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
Utah State University has hired Bob Peterson to direct the student affairs team and assist campus leadership at the Uintah Basin campus. Peterson brings experience in higher education and technical education to his role.
"We are excited to have Bob return to USU and his Aggie roots," stated James Y. Taylor, associate vice president. "He's a blue-blooded Aggie and his extensive professional work in student affairs and abil more PR
VA Enhances Research and Education Efforts Related to Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposure With Newly Restructured Research Hub (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently established the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) as part of its ongoing efforts to improve health care for Veterans.
"VA is addressing Veterans concerns about the health effects of airborne hazards and burn pit exposure," said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. "Establishing this program through the center is a testament to more PR
VA IG Issues Oversight Report Summary on Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Amarillo Health Care System (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General issued the following oversight report (No. 19-00007-168) summary on "Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Amarillo VA Health Care System, Texas":
Summary: This Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program (CHIP) provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered at the Amarillo VA Health Care System. The inspection covers leadership and organizational risks and key clinical and administrative more PR
VA IG Issues Oversight Report Summary on Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Cheyenne Medical Center (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Inspector General issued the following oversight report (No. 18-04680-162) summary on "Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center, Wyoming":
Summary: This Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program (CHIP) provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center. The inspection covers leadership and organizational risks and key clinical and administrative proce more PR
VA Releases Benefits Administration's 3rd Quarter Benefits Performance Results (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Undersecretary for Benefits, Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, reported on his organization's performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2019 in a livestream broadcast today.
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides disability, education, and other forms of benefits earned through military service.
"Being open and transparent about how VBA measures u more PR
VA Researchers Receive Nation's Top Award for Early Career Scientists (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
On July 26, four U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) researchers will receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), which is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers at the beginning of their independent research careers who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
The VA awardees, more PR
Vermont Gov. Scott Joins Nation's Governors to Launch Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to Promote Economic Growth Through the Outdoor Industry (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 25 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
The National Governors Association (NGA) announced Wednesday the launch of the Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to help governors and their staffs leverage their unique natural, cultural and historical resources to advance economic, workforce, health and environmental benefits.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that the outdoors industry employed more than 4.5 million people national more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Literary Fund First Priority Waiting List (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 26 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: July26, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Update on Literary Fund First Priority Waiting List, Availability ofLiterary Funds for Direct Loans, and New Interest Rate Subsidy Program
This memorandum is to provide you with an update on the Literary Fund First Priority Waiting more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Rural and Low-Income School Program (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 26 -- Virginia Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction James F. Lane issued the following memo:
DATE: July 26, 2019
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Ed.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: 2019-2020 Title V, Part B, Subpart 2, Rural and Low-Income School Program Allocations under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
Attached are the 2019-2020 Title V, Part B, Subpart 2, Rural and Low-Income Scho more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Announces Virginia to Dedicate Additional Funding for 2020 Census (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 23 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Resources will support initiatives of the Virginia Complete Count Commission aimed at maximizing participation
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Governor Ralph Northam today announced that he has identified state resources to support education and outreach efforts by the Virginia Complete Count Commission to improve the participation and representation of all communities in the 2020 Census. The governor made more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Establishes Executive Leadership Team on School Readiness (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Directs state agencies to develop plan to expand access to early education for all at-risk three- and four-year-olds by 2025
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Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Directive Four, which establishes the Executive Leadership Team on School Readiness. The Team will be responsible for making recommendations that unify and strengthen Virginia's early childhood system, including more PR
Virginia House Democrats Target Cox and Jones in New Digital Campaign (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- The Virginia House Democrats issued the following news release:
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- House Democratic Caucus announces a $90k digital campaign in the newly drawn 66th and 76th House districts
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The Virginia House Democratic Caucus announced an initial $90k digital campaign, beginning on Tuesday, in HD-66 and HD-76, in coordination with the Take the Majority 2019 campaign. The ads will reach new voters in the districts, which were redrawn earlier this year by a federal c more PR
Walton College Executive Education Creates Supplier Relationship Management Course (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 22 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
Remko Van Hoek, clinical full professor at the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and an adviser to several companies on sourcing and procurement, will hold a supplier relationship management course in Little Rock on Wednesday, Aug. 21. This course is a great opportunity for procurement professionals who interface with or manage suppliers to learn a procurement approach to unlock value more PR
Washington Gov. Inslee: Washington State Launches Plan to Eliminate Hepatitis C Virus (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 26 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Today a group of state agencies and partners, in response to a directive from Gov. Jay Inslee, officially launched the Hep C Free Washington Plan to Eliminate Hepatitis C in Washington State by 2030.
Hepatitis C infection is the most common infection spread through blood in the United States with about 2.4 million people living with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a public health crisi more PR
Washington State Department of Health: State Revokes, Suspends Licenses, Certifications, Registrations of Health Care Providers (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 22 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions and advisory com more PR
Wasserman Schultz, Brooks Introduce EARLY Act to Reauthorize Breast Cancer Awareness Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
This week, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) and Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (IN-05) introduced legislation (H.R. 4078) to reauthorize and increase funding for the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY) Act.
The earlier that cancer cases are identified, the better the chances are of surviving and overcoming this life devastating health challenge. more PR
Water Institute of the Gulf: Dr. Dalyander Honored With Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 24 -- The Water Institute of the Gulf issued the following news release:
On July 2, The White House announced that Patricia (Soupy) Dalyander was one of the recipients of this year's Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). She will be accepting her award in Washington, D.C. tomorrow, July 25.
According to the announcement, "Established in 1996, the PECASE acknowledges the contributions scientists and engineers have made to the advanc more PR
Water Quality Association: Study Shows 'Trend-Setters' More Likely to Have In-Home Filtration, Use Bottled Water and to Have a Water Softener (10)
LISLE, Illinois, July 23 -- The Water Quality Association issued the following news release:
Younger "trend-setter" consumers are more likely than other groups to use bottled water (84%), in-home water filtration (45%), a refrigerator water filter (49%) and a water softener (28%) than other consumer groups, according to 2019 WQA Consumer Opinion Study. Nearly half (46%) of the adults responding to the study fit in this group, identified by researchers as being those who like to try new things, more PR
Welsh Government Issues Statement on Report From Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (10)
CARDIFF, Wales, July 22 -- The Welsh Government issued the following statement by Minister for Education Kirsty Williams on the report and recommendations from the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body:
"I am pleased to publish today the first report of the new Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB), covering recommendations for amendments to teachers' pay and conditions from September 2019.
"I welcome the report and the work of the new IWPRB, particularly given the very short timescales invol more PR
White Coat Ceremony Welcomes First Class at NYU Langone Health Island School of Medicine (10)
NEW YORK, July 26 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release:
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- New Three-Year MD Program Will Offer Full-Tuition Scholarships to Students & Focus on Training Primary Care Physicians
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The newly accredited NYU Long Island School of Medicine opened its doors to its first class of students this week, welcoming a new generation of aspiring physicians in an inaugural White Coat Ceremony--an emotionally moving more PR
White House Honors University of Virginia Trio for Early Career Accomplishments (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
The U.S. government has honored three University of Virginia faculty members - Ben Castleman, Nitya Kallivayalil and Marilyne Stains - with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor it gives to scientists and engineers at the beginning of their research careers who show great potential for leadership and advancing scientific knowledge in their fields, and more PR
White House, U.S. SBA Praising IPC and Member Companies for Efforts to Boost the Skilled Workforce (10)
BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, July 25 -- IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries issued the following news release:
The Trump administration is praising IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries(R) and several of its member companies for their efforts to expand the skilled workforce.
On Thursday afternoon, an IPC group will take part in a White House event marking the first anniversary of President Trump's Executive Order to develop a national strategy to expand the skilled work more PR
Wicking Dementia Centre Partners With Guild to Improve Dementia Literacy (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, July 24 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release:
Nearly half a million Australians are living with dementia and with the ageing population this number will double in the next 30 years.
Pharmacists and pharmacy assistants play an important role in providing care and support to people living with dementia.
Most people with dementia live in the community, meaning that all healthcare workers will come into contact with families, carers and individ more PR
Wild, Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Improve Student Health and Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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- Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act Would Improve Access to Health Services and Providers
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Congresswoman Susan Wild (PA-07) and Congresswoman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act. This legislation addresses the critical shortage of mental health professionals, like school psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Specific more PR
Wildlife Conservation Society: Fifteen Shark Species Now Defined as Critically Endangered (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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- New Assessments Demonstrate Need for Global Trade Regulation Says Advocacy Group Led by Vulcan Inc.
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The release last week of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's (IUCN's) assessment of giant guitarfish and wedgefish identifies these flattened sharks as the world's most threatened marine fish.
The new IUCN Red List assessments classified all but one of the 16 warm-water more PR
Wildlife Conservation Society: Help Bronx Zoo Raise Money For Local Shark Research In AZA's 'Party for the Planet' Video Competition (10)
BRONX, New York, July 26 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
Want to help the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo raise money for local shark research in time for "Shark Week"? Here's how.
The Bronx Zoo was selected as one of the top 10 finalists in AZA's Party for the Planet: Spring into Action video competition. Party for the Planet is a way for AZA and its members to engage the larger community in our efforts to protect wildlife and wild places. Bet more PR
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Announces Recipients of the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grant (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 26 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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- Grants will provide equipment to help support Career and Technical Education programs in Wisconsin school districts
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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded 16 Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants to Wisconsin school districts to fund the acquisition of technical education equipment to prepare students for careers more PR
With Landmark Gift, University of California-San Diego Will Map Compassion in the Brain, Then Prove Its Power (10)
LA JOLLA, California, July 24 -- The University of California's San Diego Campus issued the following news:
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- The T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion at UC San Diego will explore the neurobiology of compassion, revamp medical education and address the epidemic of physician burnout
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Seeking to transform the education and well-being of current and future doctors, South Dakota businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford has created a new institute at the Univers more PR
Women Leaders in College Sports Announces 2019 Administrator of the Year Awards (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 -- Women Leaders in College Sports (formerly the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators) issued the following news release:
Women Leaders in College Sports announced today its 2019 Administrator of the Year Award and Nell Jackson Administrator of the Year Award recipients.
The recipients will be honored Tuesday, October 15 at the Jostens Administrator of the Year Luncheon at the 2019 Women Leaders National Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Nom more PR
World Confederation for Physical Therapy Announces Congress Programme Committee for Dubai in 2021 (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 -- The World Confederation for Physical Therapy issued the following news release:
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has announced the members of the Congress Programme Committee (CPC) for WCPT Congress 2021 in Dubai.
Chaired by Shane Patman, Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame in Australia, the committee brings extensive and diverse geographical, professional, research, clinical and academic expertise to WCPT's flagship event.
WCPT P more PR
World Council of Churches Leader Reflects on Antisemitism, Definitions, Future Cooperation (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 22 -- The World Council of Churches issued the following news release:
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC) met formally on 25-27 June in Paris, under the theme "The normalization of hatred: challenges for Jews and Christians today". This meeting took place at a time of significant challenges in public and religious life for many communities around the world. At the meeting Peter Prove, dire more PR
World Scouting Partners With WWF Global to Launch New Panda Badge for Urgent Action on Nature (10)
VAUD, Switzerland, July 25 -- WWF Global issued the following news release:
World Scouting is launching its new Panda Badge today at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in partnership with WWF. The new badge aims to raise awareness among Scouts and inspire action on nature and the environment in recognition of the enormous challenges facing the planet and the important role of young people in creating a more sustainable world.
Formerly known as the World Scout Conservation Badge, the Panda Badge wil more PR
Xavier University of Louisiana to Transform Freshman Biology Experience Through NSF Grant (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 24 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news:
Xavier University of Louisiana's Biology Department has been awarded a $400,000 grant by the National Science Foundation through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) over the course of three years. This program, through the Targeted Infusion Projects (TIPs) competition, provides support to achieve short-term, well-defined goals to improve undergraduate STEM ed more PR
Young Invincibles Issues Statement on Student Loan Debt Relief Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Young Invincibles, a non-profit, issued the following statement by Executive Director Rachel Fleischer after the introduction of the Student Loan Debt Relief Act:
Moments ago, the Student Loan Debt Relief Act was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn. If passed, the legislation would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for every person with a household income less than $100,000 and give some degree of student debt relief t more PR
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$1.5 Million Funding Available for Preclinical Screening for Natural Product Drug Interactions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for preclinical screening for natural product drug interactions.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1.5 million with a ceiling of $200,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; ind more ST
$1.5M Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Grant and Loan to Revitalize Sault Ste. Marie Manufacturing Site (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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- LSSU to build research center on property
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A contaminated property in Sault Ste. Marie will be redeveloped as a research and education center with the help of $1,541,000 in Brownfield Redevelopment Grant and Loan funds from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The Sault Ste. Marie Brownfield Redevelopment Authority was more PR
$12 Million Funding Available for Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 - The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for an initiative that can promote good governance in the Pacific Islands.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $12 million. The agency said the grant was associated with regional development.
The funding is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations or nongovernm more ST
American Accounting Association: Tax-Reform Bill Has Boosted Multinationals' Capital Investments Abroad More Than at Home, Study Finds (10)
SARASOTA, Florida, July 23 -- The American Accounting Association issued the following news release:
If there is one thing generally agreed about the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), the tax reform signed into law by President Trump in December 2017, it is that the legislation engendered great expectations. Through such measures as sharply reducing the U.S. corporate tax rate, speeding depreciation deductions, and greatly lowering the cost of repatriating vast undistributed earnings of foreign subs more PR
American Airlines Group Reports Second Quarter 2019 Profit (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25 -- American Airlines issued the following news release:
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its second quarter 2019 results, including these highlights:
* Reported a second quarter 2019 pre-tax profit of $882 million and net profit of $662 million. Excluding net special items, pre-tax profit and net profit rose more than 5% to $1.1 billion and $810 million,1 respectively.
* Second quarter earnings were $1.49 per diluted share. Excluding net spe more PR
American Road and Transportation Builders Association: Leading National Highway Contractors Challenge Peers to Take Safety Certification Exam (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The American Road and Transportation Builders Association issued the following news release:
Three major transportation construction contractors are calling on their industry peers to commit at least 25 employees annually to earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals(TM) (SCTPP) credential before the end of 2019, in 2020, and beyond.
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chairman Bob Alger, chairman of The Lane Constructi more PR
American Society of Addiction Medicine Board Member Testifies Before Congressional Opioid Task Force (10)
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, July 23 -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, July 23, Margaret A. E. Jarvis, MD, DFASAM, Board Member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, testified before the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force at a roundtable on the third wave of the opioid epidemic.
The proliferation of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and other synthetic opioids have created a third wave of mortality and has turned an already alarming heroin an more PR
Architect of New York State's Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Regulation Joins Pillsbury (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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- Firm Adds Cassie Lentchner, Former Deputy Superintendent of Compliance at NYDFS
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Cassandra "Cassie" Lentchner, the recent Head of Compliance for New York State's financial services watchdog and principal author of the United States' first-ever cybersecurity regulation, has joined Pillsbury as senior counsel. As a New York-based member of the firm's Public Policy practice, she wil more PR
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Appoints Atlanta's First Ever Chief Health Officer (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- The city of Atlanta issued the following news release:
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the appointment of Dr. Angelica Geter Fugerson to serve as the first ever Chief Health Officer for the City of Atlanta.
"Dr. Fugerson is uniquely qualified to lead our city's efforts on improving the overall health and wellbeing of Atlantans," said Mayor Bottoms. "Her experience and expertise tackling public health issues--including in-depth research on HIV/AIDS--will be inv more PR
Avaya And Loughborough Schools Foundation Launch U.K.-First Communications Solution to Help Keep Students Safe And Staff Connected (10)
GUILDFORD, England, July 25 -- Avaya issued the following news release:
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- Avaya Smart Campus Solutions Increase Security And Child Safety, Encouraging Smarter Use of Communications And Collaboration
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Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE: AVYA) today announces that its technology has enabled Loughborough Schools Foundation, a group of four independent schools and a nursery in Leicestershire, to introduce a 'Safe School' solution, the first of its kind in the UK, and putting the school's comm more PR
Avaya Cloud Communications Solutions Enable Regum Fintech to Enhance Customer Experience While Reducing Cost (10)
SANTA CLARA, California, July 25 -- Avaya issued the following news release:
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- Powered By Avaya IX Unified Communications Helps Company Expand Operations To Multiple Countries With An Agile, Versatile And Cost-Effective Cloud Communication Platform
- Avaya Also Named A Leader in The 2019 IDC Marketscape: Unified Communication And Collaboration
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Regum, a company dedicated to educational training and financial investments for a wide range of customers, has improved the speed and re more PR
Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Ohio (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release:
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- Doors Open in Cincinnati and Columbus This Summer 30 Locations and 150 Jobs Are Planned Will Build on $468 Million in Small Business and Mortgage Lending in 2018
- 'The New Financial Centers in Cincinnati And Columbus Further Tie Our Success With Ohio's Success,'
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Bank of America today announced that it has opened its first full-service financial center in Cincinna more PR
Beam Suntory Investing $60 Million in Clermont, Reintroducing the James B. Beam Distilling Co. (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- Beam Suntory, a manufacturer of wines and spirits, issued the following news:
Today, Beam Suntory is breaking ground on the Fred B. Noe Craft Distillery, which will be the home of future innovation and provide opportunities for education and hospitality. The new distillery is part of a larger $60 million investment to re-establish the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, which encompasses the production operations for the flagship Jim Beam(R) brand, as well as more PR
Bonamici, Mitchell, Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Default (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation automatically connects student loan borrowers with income-driven repayment plans
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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Paul Mitchell (R-MI), Seth Moulton (D-MA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have introduced legislation to help student loan borrowers avoid default.
The bipartisan SIMPLE Act, H.R. 3833, will reduce student loan defaults by connecting struggling borrowers with more PR
Bonamici, Mitchell, Moulton, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Default (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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- Legislation automatically connects student loan borrowers with income-driven repayment plans
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Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Paul Mitchell (R-MI), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to introduce legislation to help student loan borrowers avoid default.
The bipartisan SIMPLE Act, H.R. 3833, will reduce student loan defaults by connecting struggling bo more PR
Boozman, Cotton, Rep. Crawford Support Second Wave Of Funding For Rural Broadband In Six Arkansas Counties (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $22.6 million in funding over the next decade to expand broadband to 6,582 unserved rural Arkansas homes and businesses in six counties, representing the second wave of support from last year's Connect America Fund Phase II auction. Providers will begin receiving funding this month. Rural broadband access connects Arkansans and is a critical step for e more PR
British Chambers of Commerce Issues Statement on U.K. Economy (10)
LONDON, England, July 24 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement by Director General Adam Marshall:
Today the British Chambers of Commerce - which represents 75,000 firms of all sizes and sectors, employing 6 million people - has written to incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson setting out 15 urgent, immediate steps that the PM must address on arrival in Downing Street to boost business confidence and stimulate the UK economy.
From the critical need to avoid a messy more PR
British Department for Education: Grenfell Community to Get Further Education Funding Boost (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
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- Government pledges up to GBP 32.3 million to support the recovery of Kensington and Chelsea College and the local community affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Today, Monday 22 July, the Government has pledged up to GBP 32.3 million to support the local community affected by the Grenfell Tower fire so they can access high-quality further education and training.
The funding is b more PR
British Ministry of Justice: New Partnership to Boost Offender Rehabilitation (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The British Ministry of Justice issued the following news release:
Prisons Minister Robert Buckland and Minister for Family Support, Housing and Child Maintenance, Will Quince, have committed to work together to improve an offender's journey from custody to the community.
The National Partnership Agreement sets out how the departments will jointly drive rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. This includes:
* Ensuring prisoners have proper access to the right traini more PR
Brooklyn Borough President Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council Award $22k Plus In Destination>Brooklyn Mini-Grants to Local Tourism-Focused Creatives (10)
BROOKLYN, New York, July 25 -- Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams issued the following news release:
Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) Executive Director Charlotte Cohen announced $22,500 in new Destination>Brooklyn mini-grants awarded to 15 local arts and culture organizations in support of cultural tourism across the borough. This allocation brings the program's total investment to local arts and culture organizations to more than $160,000 s more PR
Brown Challenges President Trump to Take Action to End Homelessness (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) - ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - is demanding that President Trump take decisive action to address the homelessness crisis in the United States. During a recent Fox News interview with Tucker Carlson, President Trump indicated interest in addressing homelessness but failed to provide concrete solutions.
"[Not] all homelessnes more PR
California Delegation Hears Story of Economic Recovery on Visit to University of Limerick (10)
LIMERICK, Ireland, July 26 -- The University of Limerick issued the following news:
A delegation of California state legislators and industry leaders have visited University of Limerick to hear about the region's "exceptional" economic recovery.
The group was welcomed to the Bernal Institute at UL by Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan and UL Deputy President, Chief Operating Officer and Registrar Gerry O'Brien.
Included among the California Legislative Irish Caucus, which heard that Limerick more PR
Canada Investing to Grow Markets for B.C. Wood Products (10)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 24 -- Natural Resources Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
The Government of Canada is investing in Canada's resources to boost economic competitiveness while protecting our environment. By promoting innovative wood products from sustainably managed forests, Canada is supporting our forestry sector by expanding market access and creating jobs and economic opportunities for Canadians.
Canada's Minister of Natural Resou more PR
Cartwright Announces Over $1.5M in Funds for Scranton-Lackawanna Head Start (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced over $1.5 million in federal funding for Scranton-Lackawanna County Head Start, which will be used to continue providing comprehensive early education programs to children in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
"Early education is vital to preparing our children for the challenges ahead," said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the Appropriations Co more PR
Ceres: Legislation to Weaken Ohio's Clean Energy Standards Will Move the State Backward (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 23 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release:
The Ohio legislature approved legislation today to weaken the state's renewable energy and energy efficiency resource standards, a move that will effectively halt clean energy development in the Buckeye State, said the sustainabili more PR
Chancellor Malloy to Complete First Month Campus Tour in Machias (10)
MACHIAS, Maine, July 26 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release:
University of Maine System Chancellor Dan Malloy will complete his initial seven-campus tour of the University of Maine System before the end of his first month in office with a visit to the University of Maine at Machias on Monday, July 29, 2019. He will be joined by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of Maine and its regional campus, UMM.
Chancellor Malloy started his tenure on July 1 wi more PR
Chattanooga State Community College: BASF's TECH Academy Introduces High School Students to Technical Careers (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee., July 26 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release:
Hamilton County High School students recently completed BASF's TECH Academy - a weeklong educational and workforce development program hosted at Chattanooga State Community College in Tennessee. TECH Academy encourages students to learn more about technical and craft careers through experiments, demonstrations, field trips and dialogue with industry professionals.
"BASF's TECH Academy cre more PR
Chief Medical Officer Recognises Contribution of London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine to Improving Global Health (10)
LONDON, England, July 23 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news:
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine's leading and wide-ranging role in improving health worldwide has been highlighted by Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, England, and Chief Medical Advisor to the UK.
In her final annual report before taking on her new role as master of Trinity College Cambridge, Dame Sally chose to 'address the UK's engagement with health at a global more PR
City of Akron: Amazon Announces Plans to Expand in Ohio (10)
AKRON, Ohio, July 22 -- The city of Akron issued the following news release:
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- The new fulfillment centers in Akron and Rossford will total more than 1.4 million-square-feet
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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced plans to open two new Ohio fulfillment centers, one in Akron and the other in Rossford, creating more than 2,500 full-time jobs with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to work alongside Amazon robotics in an industry-leading workplace.
"Ohio has been a gr more PR
Colorado BioScience Association: 2019 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference Announces Presenting Companies (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- Colorado BioScience Association issued the following news release:
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- September conference led by Colorado BioScience Association to provide companies from across the region new opportunities for capital access
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Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today announced more than two dozen companies chosen by a panel of investors to present at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference (RMLIPC). Leading life science innovators f more PR
Compsys Inc. Fosters Growth for Employees Through Economic Development Commission's Certified Production Technician Program (10)
SPACE COAST, Florida, July 25 -- The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast issued the following news release:
Compsys Inc., a local manufacturer specializing in the production of PRISMA composite preforms has now successfully sent nearly 15% of its employee base through the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast's (EDC) Certified Production Technician (CPT) course.
The CPT course, a 10-week program through Eastern Florida State College, provides skills-base more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association Signs Pledge to America's Workers at White House Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certification and training for technology professionals around the world, today signed the Pledge to America's Workers committing to certify 625,000 workers to empower new or advanced careers in the dynamic technology sector.
Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, signed the pledge at a White House meeting with officials from the more PR
Computing Technology Industry Association Welcomes New Chairman, Four New Members to Board of Directors (10)
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 24 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
A respected executive who has held leadership roles with some of the world's most successful technology companies has been elected to lead the Board of Directors of CompTIA, the world's leading technology industry association.
Gordon Pelosse, head of global support delivery for Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the Central United States and Canada, is the new chairman of the CompTIA more PR
Costa Sponsors Legislation to Clean Up Valley Air (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Jim Costa (CA-16), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), and Congressmembers Julia Brownley (CA-26), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Jim Himes (CT-04), and John Larson (CT-01) introduced H.R. 3973, the Clean School Bus Act. This legislation would provide $1 billion to help school districts across the country replace traditional school buses more PR
Cruise Lines International Association: Cruise Industry and City Of Dubrovnik Partner for Innovative Destination Stewardship (10)
DUBROVNIK, Croatia, July 24 -- The Cruise Lines International Association issued the following news release:
Today, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the City of Dubrovnik signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to preserve and protect the cultural heritage of Dubrovnik through responsible tourism management and to help establish Dubrovnik as a model of sustainable tourism in the Adriatic region and beyond. The MOU signed by CLIA, President & CEO, Kelly Craighead, more PR
CUNA Mutual Group: CMFG Ventures and Filene Research Institute Partner to Launch New FinTech Catalyst Incubator (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- CUNA Mutual Group issued the following news release:
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- Credit Unions Encouraged to Sign Up to Test New FinTech Products and Services
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CMFG Ventures, the venture capital arm of CUNA Mutual Group, and Filene Research Institute announced today the launch of the FinTech Catalyst Incubator to test new fintech products and services in credit unions.
"Tomorrow's financial products and services are being funded, supported, and validated by CMFG Ventures tod more PR
Dan Ray Elected to Ducks Unlimited's National Board (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
Dan Ray, of Georgetown, South Carolina, was elected to Ducks Unlimited's national board of directors during the organization's 82nd annual national convention held recently in Hawaii.
"Ducks Unlimited's board of directors provides the leadership we need to fulfill our mission to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl," said DU Chairman of the Board Paul Bonder more PR
Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Minister Bains Announces Investment in Work-integrated Learning (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, July 25 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release:
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- Funding will support the creation of up to 84,000 student work-integrated learning opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students by 2023-24
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When post-secondary students get the chance to learn on the job, they build career skills, gain real-world experience and forge the connections that help them get great jobs when they graduate. more PR
Department of Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada: Parliamentary Secretary Mendicino Announces New CanCode Investment (10)
NORTH YORK, Ontario, July 26 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada issued the following news release:
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- Partnership with Actua will see more than 900,000 training opportunities provided to Canadian students and their teachers to learn digital skills
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Canada needs a workforce savvy in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), capable of competing in the digital economy. That's why, to prepare the next generation of Canadian worker more PR
Economic Development Administration: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $23 Million to Fuel High-Growth Entrepreneurship Across America (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today announced that 44 organizations -- including nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and entrepreneurship-focused organizations -- from 28 states and two territories will receive grants totaling $23 million to create and expand high-growth entrepreneurship and increase access to capital for communities across America. more PR
Economic Development Administration: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Help Build New Technical Educational Building in Estill County Opportunity Zone (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Estill County Board of Education in Irvine, Kentucky, to help build an Area Technology Center (ATC) educational building. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be more PR
Economic Policy Institute: A Values-Based Model Budget for Early Care and Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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- California plan would provide high-quality child care for millions of children by supporting teachers
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A new joint report (https://www.epi.org/170307/pre/b7a9a323f03a5d02bff17f258fc64fab44fb4a0bd8342c52d63545374f944a02/) by the Economic Policy Institute and the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at the University of California, Berkeley, finds that California's early care a more PR
Education International: Advancing the Teaching Profession Today for Tomorrow's Educators (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 24 -- Education International issued the following news:
On the third day of Congress, delegates moved to debate resolutions and engage in discussions tied to the theme of "Advancing the Profession".
The resolutions adopted on Day 3 of Congress covered the EI and UNESCO global framework of professional teaching standards, the future of the teaching profession, teachers' mental health, academic freedom in higher education and education support personnel.
The four breako more PR
FocalPoint Advises Plant Therapy on Its Equity Investment From BBRC Private Equity (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- FocalPoint Partners, an investment bank, issued the following news release:
Plant Therapy, Inc. ("Plant Therapy" or the "Company") has received an equity investment from BBRC Private Equity ("BBRC" or the "Investor"). Founded in 2011, Plant Therapy is a leading distributor and marketer of branded essential oils, body care, and aromatherapy products, primarily sold through its e-commerce website, www.planttherapy.com, and Amazon. FocalPoint Securities, LLC ("F more PR
Forbes Announced AgTech Summit in Indianapolis With Focus on the Future of Food, Animal Health, Soybeans and More (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 25 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release:
Forbes today announced its second annual Forbes AgTech Summit in Indianapolis, taking place Sept. 18-19. Following up on the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas in June, this event will continue the conversation around the "future of food," w more PR
Gottheimer, U.S. Special Envoy Elan Carr, Community Leaders Stand Up to Anti-Semitism (10)
PARAMUS, New Jersey, July 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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- Ahead of tonight's vote, Gottheimer calls for bipartisan support for Two State Solution and Anti-BDS Legislation in Congress
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U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), U.S. Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Elan Carr, local elected officials, and members of Jewish community groups called for comprehensive support in combating anti-Semitism in New Jersey, t more PR
Government of Canada Launches a New Project to Improve Data for Canadian Cities (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, July 26 -- Infrastructure Canada issued the following news release:
Well-planned investments in public infrastructure help build strong communities, create jobs and opportunities for the middle class, and enable Canadians to build a better future for themselves and their families.
That's why Canada needs accurate and up-to-date data about the public services available to Canadians living in our communities. Today, Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina-Fort York, on b more PR
Government of Canada Supports Initiative to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment, Improve Access to Justice in Ontario (10)
COBOURG, Ontario, July 23 - The Canadian Department of Justice, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
In Canada, all individuals have the right to a safe workplace with fair treatment for all. Sexual harassment impacts the health and well-being of those involved, as well as their ability to perform their jobs to the best of their ability. Creating and maintaining safe workplaces where everyone - no matter their gender or gender identity - can be safe, respected a more PR
Government of The Bahamas: Ministry of Education Affirmed Importance of Faith-Based Partners at Catholic Educators Conference (10)
NASSAU, Bahamas, July 26 -- The government of The Bahamas issued the following news release:
Mrs. Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education (MOE), touted the partnership between the MOE and the Catholic Board of Education since the Sisters of Charity established the first Catholic school in The Bahamas in 1889.
Mrs. Armbrister addressed the 2019 Caribbean Association of Catholic Teachers' Biennial Conference (CACT) recently, on behalf of the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Mini more PR
Gretchen Lenamond Named Chief Financial Officer for Rose Community Foundation (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- Rose Community Foundation issued the following news release:
Rose Community Foundation has named Gretchen Lenamond as the organization's new Chief Financial Officer, a position that manages financial and operational functions across the organization, including investment portfolio oversight, grantmaking operations, accounting and compliance functions, and technology. In this role, Lenamond works closely with the Foundation's Board of Trustees, Audit/Finance and Inve more PR
Harris Introduces BASIC Act to Help College Students Afford Basic Needs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Tuesday introduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to ensure that college students--particularly those receiving Pell Grants or attending a community college or minority-serving institution--are able to afford basic, day-to-day necessities. Co-sponsors of the BASIC Act include U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Elizab more PR
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Announces $500 Million Investment in India to Drive Innovation and Growth (10)
NEW DELHI, India, July 24 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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- HPE Will Invest $500 Million in India Over The Next 5 Years to Grow Its Operations, Research And Development, Manufacturing And Employee Base in The Country.
- HPE's Investment Is Supporting The Indian Government's Initiatives in Eeducation, Ehealth And Digital Villages.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced its plan to invest $500 mil more PR
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Report on Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (Part 1 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-159, pt. 2) on legislation (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on July 19.
Purpose and Summary
The purpose of H.R. 397, the Rehabilitati more ST
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Report on Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-159, pt. 2) on legislation (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on July 19.
Explanation of Amendments
The Amendment in the Nature of a Su more ST
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Report on Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-159, pt. 2) on legislation (H.R. 397) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund, to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on July 19.
Continues from Part 2 of 3
H.R. 397 FAILS TO ENSURE THE CONTI more ST
House Financial Services Task Force Issues Hearing Memo on Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting, Credit Scoring (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The House Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology issued the following hearing memorandum:
To: Members, Committee on Financial Services
From: FSC Majority Staff
Subject: July 25, 2019, "Examining the Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting and Credit Scoring to Expand Access to Credit"
The Task Force on Financial Technology will hold a hearing entitled, "Examining the Use of Alternative Data in Underwriting and Credit Scoring to Expand Access to Credit," more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following testimony by Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, at a hearing entitled "Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part II":
"My name is Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids works to reduce tobacco use and its deadly consequences in the United States and around the world. more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Reform subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy issued the following testimony by Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, at a hearing entitled "Examining JUUL's Role in the Youth Nicotine Epidemic: Part I":
"My name is Meredith Berkman and I represent Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes, "PAVe", a grassroots group founded over a year ago by three concerned moms.
"Thank you so much for inviting us to testify at tod more PR
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rice University (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Environment issued the following testimony by Jim Blackburn, co-director of the Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disaster Center at Rice University, at a field hearing entitled "Weathering the Storm: Improving Hurricane Resiliency through Research":
"The Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disaster (SSPEED) Center is an interdisciplinary research entity formed at Rice Univ more PR
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Research and Technology issued the following testimony by John C. Warner, president and Chief Technology Officer of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, at a hearing entitled "Benign by Design: Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry":
"Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the subject of Green Chemistry, and its importance to protect our nation's environment while maintaining and growing our industrial more PR
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Conger Construction Group (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by Justin Conger, president of Conger Construction Group, at a hearing entitled "Is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act a Help or Hinderance to Main Street?":
"I'm honored for the opportunity to testify before the committee today on how the Tax Cuts and Job Acts helps Small Businesses.
"My name is Justin Conger, 2nd generation Owner and President of Conger Construction Group. On behalf of Conger Construction Group, more PR
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Sysusa Inc. (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by Muneer Baig, founder and CEO of Sysusa Inc., at a hearing entitled "Is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act a Help or Hinderance to Main Street?":
"I would like to start by thanking you for inviting me to speak with you today about the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on my and other small businesses.
"I am the Founder & CEO of SYSUSA, Inc., a HUBZone Certified Women- and Minority-Owned Small Business base more PR
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Farm Credit System (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Small Business subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship issued the following testimony by Rod Hebrink, president and CEO of Compeer Financial and testified on behalf of the Farm Credit System, at a hearing entitled "Supporting the Next Generation of Agricultural Businesses":
"Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Rod Hebrink and I'm the President and CEO of Compeer Financial. Compeer is a proud member of the more PR
House Space Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Aerospace Industries Association (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics issued the following testimony by Mike French, vice president of space systems at the Aerospace Industries Association, at a hearing entitled "Commercial Space Landscape: Innovation, Market, and Policy":
"Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today on the commercial space sector. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) represents an aerospace and defense (A&D) industry that is at more PR
HUD Launches Initiative to Prevent and End Homelessness Among Young People Aging Out of Foster Care (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release:
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced a new initiative to target housing assistance to young people aging out of foster care and who are at extreme risk of experiencing homelessness. HUD's new Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative will offer housing vouchers to local public housing authorities to prevent or end homelessness among young ad more PR
Illinois Soybean Association: Summer Insights Summit Focuses on Alternative Protein Markets (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following news release:
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff program recently hosted more than 20 attendees to its Chicago office for industry leaders to address emerging and alternative protein markets. The Insights Summit explored diverse perspectives about why alternative protein markets are receiving increased attention, potential marketplace opportunities and challenges and what it means for the future of more PR
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation With the State of Eritrea (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On July 22, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation [1] with the State of Eritrea.
Eritrea has recently emerged from a long period of conflict and international sanctions, which together deprived the country of vital investment, trading opportunities and external support, and left the economy in a difficult situation. Notwithstanding these c more PR
International Association for Dental Research Applauds the Lancet Series on Oral Health, Addresses Commentary (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24 -- The International Association for Dental Research issued the following news release:
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) applauds the addition of Oral Health to the Series from the Lancet Journals. This two-part series is an excellent compilation of global epidemiologic data on the health and economic burden of oral diseases, the social and commercial determinants of oral diseases, and the neglect of oral diseases in larger global health pol more PR
Ireland Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland's 2018 Annual Report Highlights 43% Increase in Research Funding From Industry to Euros46 Million (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 22 -- The Ireland Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation issued the following news:
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has today launched its 2018 annual report, reflecting on a significant year of collaboration and achievement. The national foundation for investment in research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Ireland, SFI has significantly increased the economic return it generates from public funding, delivering an inc more PR
Ireland Minister of State Kyne Announces Language Planning Allocation of More Than EUR 1.7m Under Language Planning Process (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 22 -- The Ireland Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued the following news release:
The Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Sean Kyne T.D., announced today, Monday, the 22nd of July 2019, that the Department is providing Udaras na Gaeltachta and Foras na Gaeilge with an allocation totalling more than EUR 1.7m to aid with the implementation of the language planning process during the current y more PR
Journal of Open Innovation-Technology, Market & Complexity Issues 16 Research Articles in June 2019 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, July 22 -- The Journal of Open Innovation-Technology, Market and Complexity, a scientific peer-reviewed open access journal that says it aims to overcome the growth limits of capitalism for the sustainability of human life by Schumpeter, Keynes, Political-Economy, Complexity Theory and other new creative approaches, published 16 research articles on the following topics in its June 2019 edition:
* A Case Study of the Korean Government's Preparation for the Fourth Industrial more PR
Legal & General Home Finance Launches Latest Workshops in Equity Release Education Programme (10)
KENT, England, July 23 -- Legal and General Group, a provider of insurance, savings and investment management products, issued the following news release:
Legal & General Home Finance has launched a series of 'Setting the Foundations' workshops for advisers newly qualified in equity release, aimed at providing them with the knowledge and confidence to start advising clients on lifetime mortgages.
The later life lending market has grown significantly in recent years, with equity release identif more PR
Majority Leader McConnell Helps Secure $4 Million for Estill County Students (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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- Estill County Superintendent thanks McConnell for working tirelessly to help secure competitive federal grant for their high quality career and technical education programs
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) applauded the announcement today by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awardi more PR
Meng Introduces Community College Student Success Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Congresswoman's bill seeks to improve graduation rates at community colleges; measure would replicate successful City University of New York (CUNY) program nationwide
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she introduced the Community College Student Success Act, which seeks to ensure that under-resourced public community colleges with high percentages of low-income and minority stu more PR
Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Business Expansions Across Various Industries Bring New Investment, Jobs to Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
Four business projects expected to generate a total investment of $130.6 million and create 395 jobs across Michigan have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today.
"These projects will lead to new business growth, stronger communities and more and better jobs for our residents. We're pleased to work with our local partn more PR
Minister Mitchell O'Connor Publishes and Invites Views on Detailed Legislative Proposals and Consultation Report on Reform of Regulation of Higher Education (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 24 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
A major element of the legislative reform is to reconstitute the HEA through the proposed establishment of a Higher Education Commission with statutory responsibility for the regulation and oversight of the performance of HEIs.
Minister Mitchell O'Connor said: "Higher education is central to the realisation of our ambition for Irish society and the economy. The current HEA legislation more PR
Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft: Convicted Agent Ordered to Repay Investors, Awaiting Sentencing in Federal Criminal Case (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- Missouri Secretary of State Jay R. Ashcroft issued the following news release:
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- Ashcroft's Securities Division Referred Investigation to Federal Authorities
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Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's Securities Division issued a consent order against Roy Harris Jr. and his companies Orthogistic Labs Inc., Orthogistic LLC and Amniogistic LLC after they sold more than $1 million in unregistered, non-exempt securities to at least 25 investors.
Harris, more PR
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Issues Statement on Report on Income-Driven Repayment Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following statement by President Justin Draeger:
In a report released today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) examines the current structure of the income-driven repayment (IDR) program. GAO raises red flags about the potential for fraud in IDR plans related to certain scenarios where borrowers self-certify income and family size.
"Income-driven repayment has become a vital tool to more PR
National Audubon Society Urges Support for Bill to Restore Great Lakes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The National Audubon Society issued the following news:
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- The bipartisan legislation would help improve water quality and bird habitat.
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"The Great Lakes are home to 30 million people and 350 species of birds-- restoration efforts are one of Audubon's top priorities," said Julie Hill-Gabriel, National Audubon Society's Vice President for Water Conservation. "With increasing challenges on the horizon for the world's largest body of freshwater, a greater inves more PR
New PT Program Will Bring National Healthcare Leaders to Nebraska Communities (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, July 22 -- The College of Saint Mary issued the following news:
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- College of Saint Mary to launch unique physical therapy program in summer of 2020
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College of Saint Mary (CSM) will launch a novel, blended-learning Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the summer of 2020, designed to bring world-class care to health systems across Nebraska. The pioneering program will use technology to tap into experts from across the globe and train physical therapists t more PR
New York City Comptroller Stringer: As Census Moves Online, New York City's Digital Divide Threatens to Help Trump Undercount Communities of Color (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
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- Comptroller's report finds numerous NYC neighborhoods where more than one-third of households lack internet access, rising up to 50% in others
- Internet disparities most apparent in underserved communities - particularly, the Lower East Side, Hunts Point, Kensington, and Jamaica
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As the Trump Administration abandons their quest to include a citizenship question in the country's more PR
New York City Economic Development Corp., Councilmember Constantinides and Community Leaders Launch BioBus (10)
ASTORIA, New York, July 23 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release:
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- Mobile science lab will offer marine educational programming in Western Queens
- Program will increase the community's awareness of the marine environment and offer students opportunities to explore STEM careers
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Councilmember Costa Constantinides and the Astoria Houses Tenant Association yesterday launched the Bi more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces 43North Companies Have Created More Than 500 Jobs in Western New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 43North Companies Continue Hiring Spree in Western New York with Over 50 Job Openings
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced startup competition 43North's portfolio of companies has surpassed a major hiring milestone, creating over 520 new jobs in Western New York as of July 2019. As recently as March of this year, 43North had created 400 jobs; in just a few short months, rapid grow more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of Restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House in Buffalo (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Historic Landscape Is Final Component of the Two Decades-Long Restoration Effort
- Restoration Project Received Investment Totaling More Than $50 Million from Federal and State Partners
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed landscape on the estate of the Darwin D. Martin House, the final component of the overall restoratio more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Amsterdam as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 15 Downtown Revitalization Projects Will Augment Existing Initiatives
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 15 transformational projects for Amsterdam as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Amsterdam will enhance several initiatives including Riverlink Park, the waterfront, the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook, commu more PR
New York Gov. Cuomo Announces Transformational Projects for Lockport as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- 10 Downtown Revitalization Projects Encompass Iconic Buildings and Historic Areas, Including the Erie Canal, F&M Building, Cornerstone CFCU Arena, and Harrison Place
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 10 transformational projects for Lockport as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in Lockport encompass rehabilitation and re more PR
New York Life Foundation Awards $1.35 Million in Grants to Out-Of-School Time Programs to Help Middle School Students Transition to 9th Grade (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release:
The New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance today announced $1.35 million in new grants, to be awarded to 26 youth development organizations across the country to support middle school youth during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. Twenty-six OST programs won new grants, and 16 organizations received continuing grants first announced in 2018. These programs serve underserved youth in 1 more PR
New York Life Foundation Awards $1.35 Million in Grants to Out-of-School Time Programs to Help Middle School Students Transition to 9th Grade (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release:
The New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance today announced $1.35 million in new grants, to be awarded to 26 youth development organizations across the country to support middle school youth during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. Twenty-six OST programs won new grants, and 16 organizations received continuing grants first announced in 2018. These pr more PR
New York Mayor De Blasio Announces Careerready NYC: A Holistic Approach to Prepare NYC Youth for Career Success (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
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- New initiative aligns education, career exploration, work experience, and youth development from middle school through college; Major changes to Summer Youth Employment Program highlight an array of new programs serving young New Yorkers
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Mayor de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Phil Thompson, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, City University of New York Chancellor F more PR
New York U.S. Attorney: Manhattan U.S. Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Spinal Implant Company, Its CEO, Another Executive (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey S. Berman, issued the following news release:
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- Suit Alleges Approximately Half of Company's Spinal Product Sales Were for Procedures Performed by Surgeons Who Received Payments from Company
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Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI more PR
Next Prime Minister Must Act Fast to Get UK Economy Back on Track - Confederation of British Industry Director General (10)
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Confederation of British Industry issued the following news release:
Brexit has stalled progress on the UK economy for three years. Business is today urging the next Prime Minister to change this. A Brexit deal remains a top priority for business, but a broader vision is needed.
Against a backdrop of stumbling growth and weak business confidence, the CBI is urging the new Prime Minister to restore confidence and set a pro-enterprise path for the UK.
In its Busi more PR
NFIB, SBIA, ASBDC & NAFEO Praise Rubio's Reauthorization of the Small Business Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, praised letters from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), America's Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), and the National Association for Equal Opportunity (NAFEO) supporting Rubio's bipartisan effort to comprehensively reauthorize the more PR
North Carolina Gov. Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Gov. Cooper has nominated two new members, three reappointments and five current members to new seats to serve on the North Carolina Board of Transportation:
As new members:
* Lisa D. Mathis of Sanford as a representative of the eighth transportation division. Mathis owns ArtStudio, a company helping to spread art and design education to the next generation. She has also served as a board more PR
North Carolina Gov. Cooper: 18 Days and Still No Budget Counteroffer From Republican Leaders (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
It has been eighteen days since Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders sent a detailed, balanced compromise offer to Republican leaders in the General Assembly. As of today, Republican leaders have not shared any counteroffer to keep the budget process moving forward.
Where is the Republican counteroffer?
As Governor Cooper described to WFAE in an interview yesterday:
I think the Re more PR
Ohio State University: Alliance for American Dream Promotes Collaboration, Benefits Central Ohio (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25 -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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- Winning project to help middle income homeowners will assist 10,000 middle-class families
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Home ownership on a middle-income budget is a step closer to being realized for 10,000 central Ohioans, after a proposal by team of Ohio State University faculty and community partners was selected for investment in the Alliance for the American Dream competition.
The project, Power of Home, is an innovative digit more PR
OneWeb Satellites and Partners OneWeb and Airbus Transform Space Industry With World's First High-Volume Satellite Production Facility in Florida (10)
EXPLORATION PARK, Florida, July 22 -- Airbus Group, a provider of aeronautics, space and related services, issued the following news release:
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- Opening Marks A Breakthrough in Technology And Manufacturing, Enabling First-Ever Rapid Production of Communication Satellites
- Supports Deployment of Oneweb Network to Bring Transformative Internet Connectivity to Everyone, Everywhere
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OneWeb Satellites - a joint venture of OneWeb and Airbus - today officially opened the world's first h more PR
OPEC Fund for International Development Supports Food Security in Egypt, Prime Minister Dr Madbouly Attends Signing Ceremony (10)
VIENNA, Austria, July 25 -- OPEC Fund for International Development issued the following news release:
The Director-General of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, has signed a US$14 million loan agreement with Egypt's Minister of Investment and International Cooperation, Dr Sahar Nasr. The agreement was signed in the presence of Egypt's Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Kemal Madbouly, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Dr Ali Elmoselhy, and Minister of Trad more PR
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: Malaysia Has Achieved High Levels of Growth, But Must Do More to Address Governance and Social Challenges (10)
PARIS, France, July 24 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued the following news release:
Malaysia's economic performance has been very successful, but public policy can do more to address social and governance challenges while making growth stronger, greener and more inclusive, according to a new report from the OECD.
The latest OECD Economic Survey of Malaysia discusses how boosting productivity and implementing new structural reforms can help Malaysia move up g more PR
Penn State Names Joe Cullen New Chief Investment Officer (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news:
Joe Cullen, chief investment officer for the Montana Board of Investments, has been named Penn State's new chief investment officer, following a national search. Cullen will begin his appointment at the University on Sept. 16.
Cullen succeeds John Pomeroy, who retired on Dec. 31, 2018, after more than 17 years as Penn State's first chief investment officer. Cullen will report to David Branigan, c more PR
Pharmacy Guild of Australia: APP2019 Wrap Up (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, July 23 -- The Pharmacy Guild of Australia issued the following news release:
Over 6000 delegates descended on the Gold Coast for the 2019 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition. Joined by over 100 speakers and political leaders from both major parties, the conference was yet again a resounding success and a must-attend event on the Australian community pharmacy calendar.
In a jam-packed opening plenary, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced a more PR
President Trump, First Lady Trump Issue Remarks in Celebration of 1st Year Anniversary of Pledge to America's Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump issued the following remarks in celebration of the 1st year anniversary of the Pledge to America's Workers:
MS. TRUMP: Welcome everyone. Today, here we are here to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the White House's Pledge to America's Workers, a call to action for business and industry to create more and better jobs for Americans by providing education and skills for American students and workers.
I'd like to thank Vice P more PR
Prestigious Award Aids Bowie State University Researcher in Developing Black Male Teachers (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, July 25 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Bowie State University issued the following news release:
A Bowie State University mathematics education researcher, selected for the distinguished University System of Maryland professorship, will establish a center to encourage more young black male students to enter the education profession, where they are underrepresented.
Dr. Julius Davis is one of three USM faculty awarded the Wilson H. Elkins Professorship, which will provide him with $ more PR
Prosperity Now Applauds Senator Booker and Representative Pressley for Bill to Help Close the Racial Wealth Divide (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) issued the following news release:
Prosperity Now applauds today's announcement by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) of the reintroduction on the American Opportunities Accounts Act, which would work to reduce wealth inequality and the racial wealth divide by making intentional and substantial investments in the futures of American children.
Building on an idea develop more PR
Purdue University: Cooperative Extension, Public Outreach Unite to Increase Funding for Agricultural Research, Education (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 22 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Research and education drive the U.S. economy and its agricultural sector. The ability to turn discoveries and innovations into practical applications has been the hallmark of extension and public outreach in every state and U.S. territory.
Unfortunately, public sector investment in extension and public outreach has declined in recent years.
To heighten awareness of this issue, The Charles Valentine Riley more PR
Rep. Barr: Commerce Department Invests to Help Build Technical Education Building in Estill County Opportunity Zone (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Estill County Board of Education in Irvine, Kentucky, to help build an Area Technical Center (ATC) educational building. The project, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $4.7 million in state investme more PR
Rep. Crist Issues Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Florida, issued the following statement on House passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act (H.R. 3877):
The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 284-149, will protect the full faith and credit of the U.S. government and provide robust investment in our national security, infrastructure, education, and health care for fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
"Today, the House of Representatives put partisanship aside to do the right thing For The People. Although more PR
Rep. Davis: Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve Small Community Transit (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) today announced the introduction of the Small Community Transit Improvement Act to increase the amount of funding provided to transit systems in small communities. H.R. 3758 would increase the apportionment for the Small Transit Intensive Cities Program (STIC) from 2% to 3% to keep up with the gr more PR
Rep. Hayes Introduces Legislation to Protect Health of America's School Chilldren (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), and Congressmembers Julia Brownley (CA-26), Jim Costa (CA-16), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), Jim Himes (CT-04), and John Larson (CT-01) introduced H.R. 3973, the Clean School Bus Act. This legislation would provide $1 billion to help school districts across the country replace traditional sc more PR
Rep. Palazzo: Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve Small Community Transit (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Steven Palazzo, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), joined U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.), and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) today in announcing the introduction of the Small Community Transit Improvement Act to increase the amount of funding provided to transit systems in small communities. H.R. 3758 would increase the apportionment for the Small Transit Intensive Cities Program (STIC) from 2% more PR
Rep. Scott Issues Statement on Raise Wage Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on July 23, on the Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582):
I include in the Record the following letters in support of H.R. 582, Raise the Wage Act: International Brotherhood of Teamsters; National Urban League; Disability Coalition; Health Care Groups; Interreligious Working Group on Domestic Human Needs; First Focus Campaign for Children; Network Lobby for Catholic Soci more ST
Rep. Thompson: Appalachian Regional Commission Selects District University As Grant Recipient (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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- Saint Francis University receives $150,000 for health sciences training
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced Saint Francis University as the recipient of a $150,000 grant. The funds will support advanced patient simulation training equipment for the University's new Health Sciences Experiential Learning Commons.
"I'd like to congratulate Saint Francis Universi more PR
San Diego County Unveils Updated Plan to Prevent Opioid Abuse (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, July 23 -- San Diego County issued the following news:
By Tom Christensen
The County Board of Supervisors today received a comprehensive update on the region's plan to fight opioid and other prescription drug abuse and the devastating impact the substances are having on San Diegans.
The updated plan of the San Diego County Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force, which was established in 2008 to address the growing prescription drug epidemic in the region, incorporates a bro more PR
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Announces $35 Million in Tax Credits to Create Jobs and Invest in Nonprofits and Businesses (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 25 -- San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued the following news release:
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- The New Markets Tax Credits will help organizations in low-income communities access funding and revitalize historically underinvested communities
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Mayor London N. Breed today announced the San Francisco Community Investment Fund received new tax credits, which will help create quality jobs and improve the lives of residents in low-income communities throughout the City. The more PR
SAS Fulfills Pledge to Support HBCUs With Free Software and Partnerships (10)
CARY, North Carolina, July 24 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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- Corporate Efforts to Increase Minority Representation in STEM and Analytics Fields Begin in Pre-K
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Today's hottest careers are in analytics, data science and STEM, areas where African-Americans continue to be underrepresented. Historically black colleges and universities are striving to change that, and analytics company SAS has pledged to help. more PR
Scholastic Issues Financials for 4th Quarter of 2019 (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2019.
See table here (http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/press-release/scholastic-reports-q4-and-fiscal-2019-results-and-outlook)
Fiscal 2019 revenues increased 2% to $1.65 bi more PR
Schumer Launches Three-Pronged Plan to Combat Devastating Trend (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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- Pointing To The Highest Suicide Rate In Decades, Schumer Says All-Hands-On-Deck Are Needed To Reach More People In Pain & Save Precious Lives
- According To Recent CDC Data, The National Suicide Rate Is Up 33% Since 1999, NYS Average Suicide Rate is 8.1 Per 100K People With Onondaga County Suffering At A Staggering Rate Of 10.3 Suicide Deaths Per 100K People
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Standing at Liberty Resou more PR
Science Foundation Ireland's 2018 Annual Report Highlights 43% Increase in Research Funding From Industry to Euros46 Million (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, July 22 -- Science Foundation Ireland issued the following news release:
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- SFI supports 39,823 jobs in Ireland - an increase of almost 30%
- 2,715 international research collaborations in 74 countries reported in 2018
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Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has today launched its 2018 annual report, reflecting on a significant year of collaboration and achievement. The national foundation for investment in research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and more PR
SEC Issues Agenda for July 29 Meeting of the Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
The Securities and Exchange Commission today released the agenda for the July 29 meeting of the Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee. The Commission established the advisory committee to provide a formal mechanism through which the Commission can receive advice and recommendations on fixed income market structure issues.
The meeting will be held at the SEC's headquarters at 100 F Street more PR
Sen. Barrasso: Wyoming Regional Wildlife Supervisor Testifies Before the Senate on Human-Predator Conflict (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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- Barrasso welcomes Mr. Hovinga to the committee.
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Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed Brad Hovinga, Jackson regional wildlife supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, to the committee. Hovinga was testifying before the committee at a more PR
Sen. Whitehouse: New Bipartisan, Bicameral Proposal Targets Industrial Emissions for Reduction (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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- Clean Industrial Technology Act backed by industry and environmental groups
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U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mike Braun (R-IN), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL), David McKinley (R-WV), Aumua Amata (R-AS-At Large), and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), today introduced the bipartisan Clea more PR
Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Darrell G. Seki Sr., chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, at a hearing entitled "Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill":
"My name is Darrell G. Seki, Sr. and I am Chairman of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in what is now, northern Minnesota.
"Chi Miigwetch for the opportunity to provide testimony on the challenges and opportunities for Tribal governance and th more PR
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Maps Credit Union (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Rachel Pross, chief risk officer of Maps Credit Union, at a hearing entitled "Challenges for Cannabis and Banking: Outside Perspectives":
"Thank you for this opportunity to testify on a very important issue: ensuring access to mainstream financial services for cannabis businesses that operate legally under state law.
"My name is Rachel Pross. I am the Chief Risk Officer of Maps Cred more PR
Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From Interior Assistant Secretary Domenech (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Douglas Domenech, assistant secretary for insular and international affairs for the Interior Department, at a hearing on the freely associated states:
"I am Doug Domenech, Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs for the Department of the Interior (Department). Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Department's views on the interests of the United States in the Federat more PR
Senate Environment Committee Issues Testimony From Wyoming Game & Fish Department (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works issued the following testimony by Brad Hovinga, Jackson Regional Wildlife supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, at a hearing entitled "Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Human-Predator Conflict":
"I am Brad Hovinga, Jackson Regional Wildlife Supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to provide my perspectives on technologies a more PR
Senate Homeland Security Committee Issues Testimony From Child Trends (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Deborah Temkin, senior director of education research at Child Trends, at a hearing to examine state and federal recommendations for enhancing school safety against targeted violence:
"Thank you for holding this important hearing to identify effective ways to keep students safe in school. My name is Deborah Temkin, and I am the senior director of education research at Child T more PR
Senate Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries and Weather issued the following testimony by Lynn Clark, executive director of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Foundation, at a hearing entitled "America's Waterfronts: Addressing Economic, Recreational, and Environmental Challenges":
"The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP or Riverwalk) is an urban waterfront located in the center of Pueblo, Colorado's downtown more PR
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council Issues Statement on Economy Growth Rate (10)
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following statement by President and CEO Karen Kerrigan on the report of the Commerce Department that the economy grew 2.1 percent in the second quarter, representing a deceleration in growth from the first quarter:
"Weak business investment is a significant drag on the economy and this needs to be turned around, and rather quickly. Clearly the effects of trade policy and tariffs are taking their toll and undermi more PR
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council: SBA Reauthorization and Modernization Is an Opportunity to Improve Program Relevance, Further Protect Small Biz From Extreme Regulation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will begin to markup legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Administration (SBA), which will fully modernize the agency and improve its relevancy and impact for small businesses and the economy. Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan said these changes are long overdue, more PR
Solar Energy Industries Association Issues Statement on Extension of Solar Investment Tax Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper:
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA), Paul Cook (R-CA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today introduced companion bills with a five-year 30% extension of Section 48 and Section 25D Solar Investment Tax Credits (ITC). The Renewable Energy Extension Act will call for the extension of the tax credits.
"These bills are clear more PR
Solar Energy Industries Association Issues Statement on House Leaders 100% Clean Energy Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement by Erin Duncan, vice president of the congressional affairs:
Three House Committee leaders today announced a plan to move the United States to 100% clean energy by 2050. Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr., Rep. Paul Tonko, Chairman of the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee, and Rep. Bobby L. Rush, Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee revealed the plan at a news conference more PR
Solar Energy Industries Association: Corporate Solar Investments Surge in United States, Report Finds (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
Tech giant Apple is now the leading procurer of corporate solar in the United States with nearly 400 megawatts (MW) of total installed capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's Solar Means Business 2018 report. This report puts the power of corporate commitments to clean energy on display, as the world's largest and most-recognizable companies turn to solar energy in historic more PR
Space Foundation Issues Op-Ed on Lessons from Apollo (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, July 21 -- The Space Foundation issued the following op-ed by CEO Tom Zelibor:
Today, the Colorado Springs Gazette published an op-ed by Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor, "Lessons from Apollo -- Building the Teams that Make History." The op-ed credits the success of the Apollo 11 Moon landing 50 years ago to the teamwork of the hundreds of thousands of people who worked on the mission.
In the op-ed, Zelibor makes the point that building teams for our current space more PR
State and Provincial Securities Regulators to Launch North American Securities Administrators Association Second Century of Investor Protection at Annual Meeting in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The North American Securities Administrators Association issued the following news release:
Securities regulators and industry participants from throughout North America will convene in September to launch the second century of the North American Securities Administrators Association's (NASAA) at the association's annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
Under the theme "100 Years of Protecting Investors," the meeting will be held September 8-10. Meeting details and registration more PR
Stevens Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation by Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) to strengthen our nation's largest investment in advanced manufacturing - the Manufacturing USA Program.
H.R. 2397, the American Manufacturing Leadership Act, will reauthorize and improve the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation (RAMI) Act by increasing funding for the program, st more PR
Strengthening Manufacturing USA: Balderson-Led Bill Passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Congressman Troy Balderson's (R-OH) bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the United States' largest investment in advanced manufacturing - the Manufacturing USA Program - passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday.
The American Manufacturing Leadership Act (H.R. 2397) builds on the success of the Manufacturing USA program in accelerating our nation's progress in advanced manufacturing. This legisl more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces $5.2 Million in Texas Talent Connection Grants for Innovative Workforce Skills Training Programs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.2 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 15 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state. These competitive grant awards, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism division, support innovative education and workforce skills training programs that lead to more PR
Third Way Issues Statement on 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Third Way issued the following statement by Lanae Erickson, senior vice president for social policy and politics:
"The federal government has an important role to play in holding colleges and universities accountable through prioritizing transparency, distinguishing bad actors from good actors, ensuring a return on investment for the American taxpayer, and protecting our military community's hard-earned benefits. Despite recent efforts, many active duty servicemembers con more PR
U.S. Air Force: 100th Surgical Team Completes Robotic Surgery Training (10)
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Kimberly L. Mueller
The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base July 23.
This milestone is significant for Keesler's InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since the program first stood up in March 2017 with just one robot. Now, InDORSE has acquired a second r more PR
U.S. Air Force: Robotic Surgery Training Takes on 100th Surgical Team (10)
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force (81st Training Wing) issued the following news:
By Kimberly L. Mueller
The Institute for Defense Robotic Surgical Education program celebrated a significant milestone, training the 100th team on robotic surgery at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, on July 23.
This milestone is significant for Keesler's InDORSE program, showing how far the curriculum has come since the program first stood up in March 2017 with just one robot more PR
U.S. Ambassador Juster Issues Remarks at All Indian Museum Summit (10)
NEW DELHI, India, July 23 -- The U.S. Embassy in India issued the following remarks by Ambassador Kenneth I. Juster at the All Indian Museum Summit:
"Good morning. It is great to be here with you for the opening of the All Indian Museum Summit. Thank you President Ramaswamy and Director General Mehta for inviting me to speak today, and for all of the work that you and your colleagues are doing to enhance the cultural treasures of our two countries. Thanks as well to Susan Bean of the American I more PR
University of Newcastle: University Unveils Plans for $200 Million Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine Investment (10)
CALLAGHAN, Australia, July 24 -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news:
The University of Newcastle today unveiled plans for a flagship facility at its Callaghan campus, heralded as its largest infrastructure spend to date. The $200 million investment by the University, which incorporates the main building and surrounding precinct works, will redefine the way its staff and students collaborate.
The facility will integrate the study areas of science, technology, engineering, mat more PR
University of Utah: Utah Coal Country Strike Team Awards $50,000 to Carbon and Emery County School Districts (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
The Utah Coal Country Strike Team today awarded two $25,000 grants to Carbon and Emery school districts to help fund high-quality computer and information technology courses at the high school level. These initial funds, which are tailored to align with the IT Pathways program established by the Utah Legislature, will target teacher training so graduating students will be prepared for additional training more PR
University of Wisconsin-Madison Scholars Receive Major Funding to Study Polarization and Civic Renewal (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 22 -- The University of Wisconsin's Madison Campus issued the following news:
Researchers in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have received $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to establish the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal. The funding will support the continuation and expansion of a 10-year study of Wisconsin's state and regional communications systems, to be housed under the new more PR
USAID Issues Statement on Administrator Green's Meeting With Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Kamilov (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following statement by spokesperson Tom Babington:
"U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green met with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, The Honorable Mr. Abdulaziz Kamilov on July 19, 2019.
"The two discussed several shared development priorities, including health, education, trade, and human rights. Administrator Green applauded Uzbekistan's commitment to promoting public health: th more PR
USAID: Over 100 Women in Mazar-E-Sharif Ready for Afghan Civil Service (10)
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan, July 24 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release:
132 women completed USAID's Afghan Civil Service training program. This program equips women with the knowledge and skills to successfully serve the Afghan people in the civil service and begin a career in government.
Between 2015 and 2020, USAID will train more than 3,000 women through a year-long internship program for careers in government. As of July 2019, more than 2,80 more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Announces Administration Appointments (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 26 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration today.
Secretariat of the Commonwealth
Board Appointments
Advisory Board for the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Traci D. Branch* of Chester
Carrie N. H. Humphrey* of Henrico, American Sign Language/English Interpreter and Educator
Roy B. Martin IV* of Norfolk, First Vice President and Inves more PR
Virginia Gov. Northam Establishes Executive Leadership Team on School Readiness (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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- Directs state agencies to develop plan to expand access to early education for all at-risk three- and four-year-olds by 2025
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Governor Ralph Northam today signed Executive Directive Four, which establishes the Executive Leadership Team on School Readiness. The Team will be responsible for making recommendations that unify and strengthen Virginia's early childhood system, including more PR
Virginia House Democrats Target Cox and Jones in New Digital Campaign (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- The Virginia House Democrats issued the following news release:
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- House Democratic Caucus announces a $90k digital campaign in the newly drawn 66th and 76th House districts
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The Virginia House Democratic Caucus announced an initial $90k digital campaign, beginning on Tuesday, in HD-66 and HD-76, in coordination with the Take the Majority 2019 campaign. The ads will reach new voters in the districts, which were redrawn earlier this year by a federal c more PR
White House Honors University of Virginia Trio for Early Career Accomplishments (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
The U.S. government has honored three University of Virginia faculty members - Ben Castleman, Nitya Kallivayalil and Marilyne Stains - with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor it gives to scientists and engineers at the beginning of their research careers who show great potential for leadership and advancing scientific knowledge in their fields, and more PR
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Announces Recipients of the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grant (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 26 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release:
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- Grants will provide equipment to help support Career and Technical Education programs in Wisconsin school districts
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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded 16 Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants to Wisconsin school districts to fund the acquisition of technical education equipment to prepare students for careers more PR
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