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America Moves Because of Truck Drivers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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America Moves Because of Truck Drivers
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America's $30 trillion economy depends on the safe, reliable movement of goods. And behind every product on a store shelf, every package delivered to a doorstep, every meal served at a dinner table, there is a truck driver who made it happen. Quite simply: without trucking, we would have nothing.
This week, as we mark National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, our country has a chance to pause and say
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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America Moves Because of Truck Drivers
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Sep 16, 2025
America's $30 trillion economy depends on the safe, reliable movement of goods. And behind every product on a store shelf, every package delivered to a doorstep, every meal served at a dinner table, there is a truck driver who made it happen. Quite simply: without trucking, we would have nothing.
This week, as we mark National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, our country has a chance to pause and saythank you to the 3.4 million professional drivers who keep America moving. These men and women embody responsibility, commitment, and service to others. They deliver the food we eat, the medicine that keeps us healthy, the fuel that powers our cars and homes, the building materials that shape our communities, and countless other essentials that touch every aspect of daily life.
-- American Trucking (@TRUCKINGdotORG) September 15, 2025
All told, truckers move nearly three-quarters of the nation's freight, making them the indispensable link in our economy's supply chain.
Driving a truck is not easy. It means long hours, time away from family, and daily personal sacrifice. Yet drivers take pride in their work because they know it matters for every American family. Without them, shelves would go bare, fuel pumps would run dry, and hospitals would wait for critical supplies.
Fortunately, America's truck drivers never stop. Not during a pandemic. Not in the depths of a supply chain crisis. Not even in the face of natural disasters. They show up, they deliver, and they strengthen communities, supporting local businesses along their routes and delivering relief supplies when disaster strikes. They are also on the front lines of safety, logging billions of miles every year while maintaining one of the best safety records on the road.
Showing gratitude doesn't require much. A handshake, a wave, or a simple message of support can mean the world to a driver. But big gestures matter too. Policymakers must show real appreciation by addressing our country's truck parking shortage and other issues impacting the men and women who keep our economy moving forward. We're thankful to count the Trump administration as a staunch advocate for America's truck drivers and their indispensable role in keeping our daily life moving forward.
Truck drivers don't ask for much. They ask for the chance to do their jobs safely and efficiently. What they give us in return is everything. Our reliance on truck drivers is absolute, and our appreciation should be too. This week and every week we're thankful for their essential service to our nation.
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Original text here: https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/america-moves-because-truck-drivers
AUSA Announces Best Chapter Winners
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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AUSA Announces Best Chapter Winners
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The Association of the U.S. Army has announced its six Best Chapter winners for 2025 based on their achievement and success in growing membership, hosting events, raising money for scholarships and other programs, and supporting units and recruiters.
The awards will be presented in October during AUSA's Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
"As the Army continues to
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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AUSA Announces Best Chapter Winners
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The Association of the U.S. Army has announced its six Best Chapter winners for 2025 based on their achievement and success in growing membership, hosting events, raising money for scholarships and other programs, and supporting units and recruiters.
The awards will be presented in October during AUSA's Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
"As the Army continues tofocus on its warfighting mission while continuing to transform, delivering combat ready formations and focusing on the profession of being a soldier, AUSA chapters are stepping up to support all three components, their families, veterans and their communities," said retired Command Sgt. Maj. Troy Welch, the association's Membership director. "These selfless volunteers are the lifeblood of AUSA, and I am impressed and inspired by what they have been able to accomplish over the past year to advance our mission."
The awards are calculated in six groups, with five based on chapter size and one for the best overseas chapter.
* The George Washington chapter in the national capital region is Best Chapter among groups with more than 1,600 members.
* The Suncoast Chapter in Tampa, Florida, is Best Chapter among groups with 600 to 1,599 members.
* The Texas Capital Area Chapter in Austin, Texas, is Best Chapter among groups with 375 to 599 members.
* The Central Virginia Chapter in Richmond, Virginia, is Best Chapter among groups with 225 to 374 members.
* The Las Vegas-John C. Fremont in Las Vegas is Best Chapter among groups with membership of less than 224.
* The Best Overseas Chapter is the GEN Creighton W. Abrams in Wiesbaden, Germany.
The rankings result from a review of activities reports from 122 chapters, looking at achievements including membership growth across all categories, meetings and events, scholarship programs, support for local military units and recruiters, and engaging local politicians about AUSA priorities.
The overall level of achievement was high, as 118 chapters increased in individual membership and 66 chapters increased in community partnerships in the operating year, 57 had events for ROTC, 57 held events for Army families, 63 supported recruiters, 64 sponsored professional development programs, 28 had events to honor Vietnam veterans, 29 hosted young professional events, 70 hosted Army Birthday events and 77 supported their community through local events.
"Our chapter leaders and members represent the very foundation of our association. Each day, they make meaningful contributions to the lives of soldiers and their families," said Angelina Phan, AUSA's deputy director of Membership. "We're so proud to celebrate their dedication and the incredible ways they give back to those who serve our country."
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Original text here: https://www.ausa.org/news/ausa-announces-best-chapter-winners
August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2025) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 1.0 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to July 2025, applications decreased by 6 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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August New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 1.0 Percent
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(202) 557-2771
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2025) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 1.0 percent compared from a year ago. Compared to July 2025, applications decreased by 6 percent. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
"Applicationsto purchase newly constructed homes remained higher than last year, although the monthly pace of applications slowed from July," said Joel Kan, MBA's Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. "The bright spot in the August results was that estimated new home sales increased for the third consecutive month to its strongest sales pace in almost a year. Housing inventory levels continue to grow, which has given prospective homebuyers more buying options and continues to reduce sales price pressures. The average loan size remained below $380,000 for the fifth consecutive month and was close to 2021 levels."
MBA estimates new single-family home sales, which has consistently been a leading indicator of the U.S. Census Bureau's New Residential Sales report, is that new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 730,000 units in August 2025. The new home sales estimate is derived using mortgage application information from the BAS, as well as assumptions regarding market coverage and other factors.
The seasonally adjusted estimate for August is an increase of 6.6 percent from the July pace of 685,000 units. On an unadjusted basis, MBA estimates that there were 56,000 new home sales in August 2025, a decrease of 3.4 percent from 58,000 new home sales in July.
By product type, conventional loans composed 49.9 percent of loan applications, FHA loans composed 35.6 percent, RHS/USDA loans composed 1.2 percent and VA loans composed 13.4 percent. The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August.
For additional information on MBA's Builder Application Survey, please click here.
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Original text here: https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news/2025/09/16/august-new-home-purchase-mortgage-applications-increased-1.0-percent
Apply for Blixrud Scholarship to Attend ARL President's Institute--Deadline Friday, November 7
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Apply for Blixrud Scholarship to Attend ARL President's Institute--Deadline Friday, November 7
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The Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship supports the attendance of one MLIS student or recent graduate at the annual President's Institute. The next award recipient will receive a scholarship of US$1,000 plus registration to attend the President's Institute on February 11-12, 2026, in Chicago-Rosemont, Illinois. The theme of the 2026 ARL President's Institute is " Unlocking Innovation."
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Apply for Blixrud Scholarship to Attend ARL President's Institute--Deadline Friday, November 7
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The Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship supports the attendance of one MLIS student or recent graduate at the annual President's Institute. The next award recipient will receive a scholarship of US$1,000 plus registration to attend the President's Institute on February 11-12, 2026, in Chicago-Rosemont, Illinois. The theme of the 2026 ARL President's Institute is " Unlocking Innovation."This scholarship is supported by generous donations to the Julia C. Blixrud Memorial Fund.
Awardee Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:
* Be a current MLIS student or a graduate who is within two years of graduation (Spring 2024 graduates are eligible to apply.)
* Exhibit evidence of being a creative thinker who is passionate about the topic of the President's Institute
* Demonstrate strong potential to contribute to the profession
To Apply
To apply, complete the online application form, and upload your essay or visualization along with your resume or CV. Your letter of recommendation must be on letterhead, signed, and emailed directly from a supervisor or professor to JCBfund@arl.org. See the ARL website for complete application instructions.
Applications and supporting documents are due to ARL by 11:59 p.m. Hawai`i standard time (HST) on Friday, November 7, 2025. If you have questions about the scholarship or application process, email JCBfund@arl.org.
More Information
For more information about the scholarship, including the requirements to be fulfilled by the scholarship recipient, see the ARL website. If you have questions about the scholarship or the application process, please email JCBfund@arl.org.
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About the President's Institute
The President's Institute provides opportunities for participation by ARL member institutions and others in our field each year during the start of the ARL presidency. One of the ARL Institutes, this interactive event convenes a broad community of individuals, subject-matter experts, middle managers, senior leaders, and general executives from ARL libraries and beyond on top-of-mind issues facing research libraries. As part of the President's Institute, the Julia C. Blixrud Scholarship recipient is selected, attends, and writes a report on the institute to be published by ARL. For questions, please email events@arl.org.
Innovation, Julia C. Blixrud Memorial, President's Institute
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Original text here: https://www.arl.org/news/apply-for-blixrud-scholarship-to-attend-arl-presidents-institute-deadline-friday-november-7/
AGA testifies on appliances and building codes before House Energy and Commerce Committee
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
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AGA testifies on appliances and building codes before House Energy and Commerce Committee
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WASHINGTON - American Gas Association Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy George Lowe testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy on Tuesday in a hearing centering on appliance and building policies.
"AGA calls on Congress to modernize the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, repeal Section 433 and
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
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AGA testifies on appliances and building codes before House Energy and Commerce Committee
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WASHINGTON - American Gas Association Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy George Lowe testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy on Tuesday in a hearing centering on appliance and building policies.
"AGA calls on Congress to modernize the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, repeal Section 433 andprotect consumer fuel choice while continuing to fund vital weatherization programs," said Lowe in his written testimony. "Natural gas remains a cornerstone of affordability, reliability and sustainability for American families and businesses, and policy must reflect these realities rather than undermine them."
AGA and the natural gas utility industry have long supported improved energy efficiency through appliance standards that are technically feasible and economically justified, fuel-neutral building codes, consumer choices for energy and efficiency and weatherization programs. Under the prior administration, the U.S. Department of Energy utilized various methods to shift the purpose of the appliance standard rulemaking process away from the plain meaning of EPCA and the statute's overall intent in a way that harms consumers. The prior administrations' DOE also supported model building codes that would effectively prohibit natural gas installation in new homes and commercial buildings and promulgated rules that would ban natural gas in new and renovated buildings.
In the United States today, natural gas meets more than one-third of the nation's energy needs and is the most affordable source of energy for American families. The average household that uses natural gas for heating, cooking and clothes drying saves an average of $12,132 per year compared to the same home using electricity for those applications. This low cost has saved families a total of $125 billion over 10 years.
In addition to cost savings on the average bill, natural gas utilities spend $1.5 billion on efficiency programs every year to save 1.7 million metric tons of carbon - the equivalent of removing 424,000 cars from the road. Energy efficiency technologies and programs play a foundational role in creating a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system for the United States, and natural gas has played a critical role in forwarding this mission.
Watch the full hearing here and read Lowe's full written testimony here.
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Addiction Medicine Experts Call on Congress to Expand Access to Lifesaving Addiction Care
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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Addiction Medicine Experts Call on Congress to Expand Access to Lifesaving Addiction Care
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To treat addiction and save lives, physicians urge lawmakers to improve access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder and close gaps in Medicare coverage
WASHINGTON - (September 16, 2025) - Today, addiction specialist physicians and other healthcare professionals are meeting with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advance urgently needed legislation
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CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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Addiction Medicine Experts Call on Congress to Expand Access to Lifesaving Addiction Care
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To treat addiction and save lives, physicians urge lawmakers to improve access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder and close gaps in Medicare coverage
WASHINGTON - (September 16, 2025) - Today, addiction specialist physicians and other healthcare professionals are meeting with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advance urgently needed legislationto address the addiction and overdose crisis, save lives, and help Americans with addiction achieve recovery.
This effort is part of the Addiction Medicine Advocacy Conference (AMAC), hosted by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in coordination with the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM). AMAC convenes addiction medicine leaders to advocate for policies that help Americans with addiction access evidence-based treatment.
One such treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), methadone, is uniquely effective in addressing the fentanyl crisis. However, outdated restrictions limit methadone dispensing to federally regulated opioid treatment programs, which approximately 80% of U.S. counties don't have, making this treatment inaccessible to many. Additionally, Medicare does not cover residential addiction treatment, creating a cost barrier for seniors with addiction who may benefit from a 24-hour care regimen.
AMAC attendees are calling on Members of Congress to pass legislation that modernizes methadone treatment for OUD and that covers residential addiction treatment under Medicare. Specifically, attendees urge lawmakers to:
* Re-introduce and co-sponsor the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act (MOTAA) (S.644 in the 118 th Congress). MOTAA would allow board-certified addiction specialist physicians to prescribe methadone for OUD treatment that can be picked up by a patient at community pharmacies, subject to federal rules or guidance on supply of methadone for unsupervised use.
* Re-introduce and co-sponsor the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act (H.R.9232 / S. 4860 in the 118 th Congress). This legislation would create a Medicare Part A benefit for residential addiction treatment programs that meet nationally recognized standards, categorized as Level 3.1: Clinically Managed Low-intensity Residential Treatment; Level 3.5: Clinically Managed High-intensity Residential Treatment, and/or Level 3.7: Medically Managed Residential Treatment. It would also establish a prospective payment system for these programs, ensuring that reimbursement for covered residential addiction treatment services is based on pre-determined, fixed amounts.
New data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that most Americans with addiction don't receive the care they need. In 2024, 48.4 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year, but only 5.9 million people (12%) received treatment.
"We have effective tools to treat addiction, save lives, and help Americans achieve recovery - but those tools are meaningless if patients can't access them," said Stephen M. Taylor, MD, MPH, DFAPA, DFASAM, president of ASAM. "Advancing smart policies, such as modernizing access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder and covering residential treatment programs under Medicare, will empower doctors and patients to pursue the treatment options that are best for them. Congress must act to heal our communities, prevent more lives from being lost, and ensure all Americans have a chance at recovery."
About the American Society of Addiction Medicine
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 8,000 physicians, clinicians, and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction. For more information, visit www.ASAM.or g.
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Original text here: https://www.asam.org/news/detail/2025/09/16/addiction-medicine-experts-call-on-congress-to-expand-access-to-lifesaving-addiction-care
ACP Urges a Unified Approach and National Focus on Important and Common Clinical Conditions and Identifying Meaningful Performance Measures to Improve Quality of Care of our Patients in the United States
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP Urges a Unified Approach and National Focus on Important and Common Clinical Conditions and Identifying Meaningful Performance Measures to Improve Quality of Care of our Patients in the United States
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Focusing on core clinical conditions and meaningful performance measurement and quality over quantity will help improve the care of our patients, ease physician burden, and improve health outcomes
PHILADELPHIA, September 16, 2025 - In a new position paper,
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP Urges a Unified Approach and National Focus on Important and Common Clinical Conditions and Identifying Meaningful Performance Measures to Improve Quality of Care of our Patients in the United States
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Focusing on core clinical conditions and meaningful performance measurement and quality over quantity will help improve the care of our patients, ease physician burden, and improve health outcomes
PHILADELPHIA, September 16, 2025 - In a new position paper,the American College of Physicians (ACP) identifies core clinical topics of importance to internal medicine physicians, sets a framework for identifying a streamlined set of core performance measures, and calls for the use of high-quality, evidence-based performance measures to be used nationally across all payers and systems. This is significant because many performance measures currently used are not based on high certainty evidence and are burdensome, with low or no value to patient care. The paper, " Identifying Core Clinical Topics and Recommending Core Performance Measures for Internal Medicine Physicians," is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
In the paper, ACP details a structured, stepwise evidence-based approach to identifying the clinical conditions commonly addressed in internal medicine and the performance measures most likely to benefit patients. For example, the authors applied their framework to high-quality osteoporosis and depression guidelines to identify meaningful performance measures to improve clinical outcomes.
In 2023, the U.S. spent $4.9 trillion on health care, or $14,750 per person, and 17.6% of the economy. Despite spending more than any other wealthy nation, the U.S. had worse outcomes. To improve results, many call for shifting from fee-for-service to value-based care, which ties payments to quality. Currently, overburdened internal medicine physicians may address 59 performance measures under Medicare's payment system, with nearly 350 measures endorsed overall. ACP says to make performance measurement more meaningful and manageable, performance measures should focus on high-priority populations and conditions, align with patient needs, and improve physicians' experience.
The physician experience is an important consideration given the impact of performance measures on administrative work, reputation through public reporting, and reimbursement. According to ACP, the proliferation of performance measures and associated burden have the potential to inadvertently accelerate primary care workforce shortages and reduce time better utilized to address high priority areas with greater certainty of net benefit and focus on patient's health care preferences.
"Excessive performance measures that are not linked to rigorous high-quality evidence or patient outcomes create added burden to an already overworked and under-resourced physician workforce, leading to physician burnout." said Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, President of ACP. "In this paper ACP hopes to positively influence the currently challenging and complex process to provide national level guidance to improve the quality of care and outcomes of our patients."
The position paper was authored by members of ACP's Clinical Guidelines Committee and Performance Measurement Committee, and Division of Clinical Policy. ACP is a leader in evidence-based medicine and is the only physician organization designated as a GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) Center, an AGREE (Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation) Center, and a member of Cochrane US Network.
About the American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members in more than 172 countries worldwide. ACP membership includes 162,000 internal medicine physicians, related subspecialists, and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Follow ACP on X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our RSS feed.
Contact: Lori Bookbinder, 215-351-2431, LBookbinder@acponline.org
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ABA Honors 6 Banks with National Bank Marketing Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Honors 6 Banks with National Bank Marketing Awards
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The American Bankers Association recognized the nation's top bank marketing initiatives today at the 2025 ABA Bank Marketing Conference in New
Orleans. The 2025 ABA Brand Slam awards honor elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of entries from banks of all sizes nationwide.
"Bank marketing is crucial for attracting and retaining customers in a competitive marketplace,"
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Honors 6 Banks with National Bank Marketing Awards
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The American Bankers Association recognized the nation's top bank marketing initiatives today at the 2025 ABA Bank Marketing Conference in New
Orleans. The 2025 ABA Brand Slam awards honor elite bank marketing strategies that stood out among hundreds of entries from banks of all sizes nationwide.
"Bank marketing is crucial for attracting and retaining customers in a competitive marketplace,"said Russell Davis, ABA's executive vice president of member experience. "This year's Brand Slam winners stand out for their highly creative approaches to connecting with their communities, personalizing customer experiences and building brand trust."
A volunteer panel of 75 Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) -credentialed experts judged the concept, strategy, creativity, execution and impact of entries in six different categories: Integrated Marketing Campaign, Out of the Box Idea, Public Relations/Community Engagement Activity, Social Media Campaign, Video Campaign, and Website Redesign. A winner was selected for each category.
The 2025 ABA Brand Slam award winners are:
Integrated Marketing Campaign
A bank that has launched a product, promoted a service or set out to market a particular line of business using multichannel tactics.
* Bank of Guam, Hagatna, Guam, for its campaign titled "Proud to Be Small Business."
Bank of Guam's "Proud to Be Small Business" campaign was a fully integrated, multichannel effort designed to spotlight and celebrate Guam and Micronesia's thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Rooted in storytelling, the campaign promoted Bank of Guam's commitment to small business banking by elevating the voices of local business owners who embody innovation, grit, and community values. The series launched with inaugural features during Women in Small Business Month, the Super Bowl and International Women's Month, strategically aligning with moments of heightened relevance and audience engagement. Each business was showcased through a professionally produced 60-second video aired on television (including Super Bowl airtime) and shared across social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. These videos were supported by print ads, in-branch digital screens, and television placement.
Out of the Box Idea
A bank strategy, campaign, promo item or another form of marketing genius that doesn't fit in any other category.
* Summit Bank, Eugene, Ore., for its "Do you want to Bank?" campaign.
Summit Bank's "Do You Want to Bank?" campaign blended cinematic storytelling, local nostalgia, and humor to deliver a bold brand message with heart. Premiered during its 10th year as title sponsor of the Eugene Chamber's Celebration of Business, the 3.5-minute film paid tribute to Eugene's culture, drawing inspiration from the University of Oregon's iconic Nike "Shout" commercial and the classic movie Animal House, both shot locally. What made the video even more meaningful: every person featured was either a well-known client business owner or a Summit Bank colleague, highlighting the genuine relationships that define its brand. By casting its clients and colleagues, spotlighting a Eugene icon, and drawing from local pop culture, Summit Bank created a campaign that connected deeply and delivered results.
Public Relations/Community Engagement Activity
A bank PR/Community Engagement initiative generating positive buzz and fostering goodwill in the community.
* First National Bank Texas, Killeen, Texas, for its "15 Years of Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs - Lemonade Day Fort Cavazos Area" initiative.
Since its launch in 2009 by First National Bank Texas, Lemonade Day Fort Cavazos Area has empowered over 32,000 youth with real-world entrepreneurial skills. Through this hands-on program, young participants learn how to start, own, and operate a lemonade stand, gaining valuable lessons in financial literacy, goal-setting, customer service, and philanthropy. They attend workshops like Lemonade University, Design-a-Stand, Logo Contests, and pitch competitions that prepare them for business ownership. Collectively, participants have earned over $181,000 in revenue and donated more than $50,000 to charities, demonstrating their understanding of spending, saving, and sharing. In 2024, the program celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a Gala honoring youth and community supporters.
Social Media Campaign
A social media strategy that resulted in clicks, conversions, engagement and impressions.
* Queensborough National Bank & Trust, Augusta, Ga., for its social media campaign titled "LOCAL Hats."
To tap into the energy and global spotlight of The Masters Tournament held in its hometown of Augusta, Ga.,
Queensborough National Bank launched a hyper-local social media campaign centered around a giveaway of a limited-edition "LOCAL" hat. Designed in the iconic green and yellow style reminiscent of the tournament, the hat instantly became a viral conversation piece in the community. The campaign dramatically increased visibility during one of the most competitive media weeks in Augusta, driving a 21% follower increase on Facebook and sparking community excitement. Engagement was driven by authenticity, exclusivity, and organic word-of-mouth. The two posts garnered nearly 224,000 views and 4,676 interactions between Facebook and Instagram, with a reach of 92,126 users.
Video Campaign
A campaign that uses video, whether digital or television, to effectively tell your bank's story.
* Citizens First Bank, The Villages, Fla., for its video campaign titled "Tre Mann's Slam Dunk for Education: Buffalo Charity Checking."
Citizens First Bank's "Tre Mann's Slam Dunk for Education: Buffalo Charity Checking" campaign aims to raise awareness about its Buffalo Charity Checking accounts, created specifically to support students at The Villages High School. With every transaction made using this account, the bank donates $0.10 to the Buffalo Scholarship Foundation, and those funds are awarded to a graduating senior each year. The concept of the video was to creatively bring this impact to life by featuring the school mascot--a buffalo--as a student navigating the halls. In a surprising twist, the mascot is revealed to be Tre Mann, a former Villages High School student-athlete who now plays in the NBA and remains deeply connected to the community.
Website Redesign
A website redesign that effectively employs concept, strategy, creativity and execution to achieve the bank's desired results, whether it be to refresh the look or to enhance the efficiency of the user experience.
* Mercantile Bank, Grand Rapids, Mich., for its Mercbank.com redesign.
Mercantile Bank built a new website that is a fresh and modern experience for its customers, while staying true to its brand. The new site is designed to make it easier for customers and prospective customers to find what they need, provide a better navigation experience, and be responsive and mobile-friendly. The bank implemented HubSpot to unify content management, marketing automation and CRM into a single platform. This allowed the bank to deliver personalized user experiences, streamline content updates, and leverage built-in SEO and analytics tools -- all while reducing technical overhead. It also leverages AccessiBe, a solution that uses AI to automate the process of identifying and fixing accessibility issues, making the website more usable for people with disabilities.
To view these award-winners, click here.
About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ approximately 2.1 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.1 trillion in loans.
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78 Health Groups Urge EPA to Not Overturn Endangerment Finding, Greenhouse Gas Standards for Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release:
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78 Health Groups Urge EPA to Not Overturn Endangerment Finding, Greenhouse Gas Standards for Vehicles
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Today, the American Lung Association sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed by 78 national, state and local health organizations urging the agency not to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards.
The letter responds to EPA's sweeping, unprecedented proposal to repeal both the Endangerment Finding, which is
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release:
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78 Health Groups Urge EPA to Not Overturn Endangerment Finding, Greenhouse Gas Standards for Vehicles
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Today, the American Lung Association sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed by 78 national, state and local health organizations urging the agency not to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards.
The letter responds to EPA's sweeping, unprecedented proposal to repeal both the Endangerment Finding, which isa scientific conclusion that greenhouse gas emissions harm humans, and all limits on greenhouse gas emissions for cars, vans and trucks. Many health professionals, health organizations and concerned citizens testified at the August EPA hearing to oppose the proposed actions. The comment period for this proposal closes on September 22, and individuals who are also concerned with the health consequences of these repeals can take action to tell EPA to reject these proposals.
The letter states, in part:
"The health professionals, patients and communities we represent understand the impacts of climate change not just because of the decades of peer-reviewed research, but because they've seen firsthand how climate-fueled disasters like wildfires, flooding and extreme weather harm patients and communities.
"Repealing the Endangerment Finding and greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles would be a massive setback for health and a direct contradiction to EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment.
"Standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, and from other sources, have already helped to drive down the emissions that cause climate change. Climate change is harming Americans' health across every region of the country. Worsened air quality from wildfire smoke, more days of high ozone pollution, stronger extreme weather events and increased spread of diseases are already putting health and lives at risk.
"People's health across the United States will suffer if lifesaving pollution controls are left on the manufacturing floor and the overwhelming scientific consensus - and the law - on climate change is ignored. Children will have more asthma attacks. Grandparents will die early due to unhealthy air. On behalf of the patients, communities and sectors we serve, we urge you to withdraw these dangerous repeals."
Read the full letter here.
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Original text here: https://www.lung.org/media/press-releases/fy26-endangerment-finding-health-groups
5G Is Powering the Modernization of Manufacturing in America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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5G Is Powering the Modernization of Manufacturing in America
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Washington, D.C.--The National Association of Manufacturers and CTIA today released a new joint report highlighting the key role 5G is playing in manufacturing in America. The report, "How 5G Is Modernizing Manufacturing," explores how manufacturers and wireless providers are leveraging robust commercial 5G networks to fuel the Manufacturing 4.0 movement and make American factories safer, more efficient
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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5G Is Powering the Modernization of Manufacturing in America
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Washington, D.C.--The National Association of Manufacturers and CTIA today released a new joint report highlighting the key role 5G is playing in manufacturing in America. The report, "How 5G Is Modernizing Manufacturing," explores how manufacturers and wireless providers are leveraging robust commercial 5G networks to fuel the Manufacturing 4.0 movement and make American factories safer, more efficientand more innovative--all while building a more resilient, secure and prosperous nation.
The report finds that to continue our rich history of innovation, production, and global leadership, America needs a robust 5G strategy that includes a pipeline of more licensed spectrum to support manufacturers' ever-expanding use of 5G.
"5G is vital to the Manufacturing 4.0 movement that's propelling America to be the global hub for smart, modern manufacturing," said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. "Manufacturers are harnessing 5G to make workplaces safer, boost efficiency and strengthen resilience across our operations. By enabling real-time actions and supporting new technologies like AI, 5G is giving manufacturers more tools to sharpen our competitive edge, support more people and secure America's leadership in the global economy."
The wireless and manufacturing sectors are working together to leverage 5G's unprecedented speeds, low latency and high capacity to power new innovations--particularly through the use of AI. According to the 2025 Future of Manufacturing Project Survey, "Shaping the AI-Powered Factory of the Future," from the Manufacturing Leadership Council (the NAM's digital transformation division), more than half of manufacturers already use AI in their operations, with 61% expecting investment in AI will increase by 2027. Impact on operational performance, cost savings and worker productivity/efficiency are all above 60%. 5G helps manufacturers deploy AI tools so they can evaluate large datasets and identify efficient solutions quickly--whether through supply chain management, predictive maintenance for machinery, quality control or improving the employee experience.
"The wireless industry is proud to partner with manufacturers to drive American innovation, productivity, and global leadership," said CTIA President and CEO Ajit Pai. "To support the wireless data needs of manufacturers and other leading U.S. industries, it is imperative that policymakers continue to take action to ensure additional mid-band spectrum is available for 5G."
The report features real examples of how 5G is transforming manufacturing, including by:
* Powering VictoryXR and Taqtile's AR headsets to provide immersive training, offering engaging upskilling opportunities while enhancing employee productivity and safety;
* Connecting Seegrid's autonomous mobile robots to deliver heavy appliance parts safely around Whirlpool's factory floor, freeing up employees for more complex tasks;
* Providing a real-time, high-definition monitoring system that leverages machine learning capabilities to improve quality control for Hitachi, identifying defects at a sub-millimeter level;
* Protecting Cummins' intellectual property with highly secure 5G networks that also power robotics to bring materials around the facility, detect product defects, enhance employee training through AR/VR applications, and monitor equipment via sensor systems; and
* Powering innovation and productivity on the factory floor for many other manufacturers like Newport News Shipbuilding, General Motors, Rockwell Automation, Ericsson, Samsung, and more.
These innovations are driving the U.S. economy forward. Boston Consulting Group found that 5G networks will add $1.5 trillion in GDP and 4.5 million in jobs to America's economy this decade alone.
As this report makes clear, 5G is not just a next-generation network--it's the foundation for the future of manufacturing in America. By accelerating innovation, enhancing safety, enabling real-time decision-making and strengthening our industrial base, 5G empowers manufacturers to lead in a fiercely competitive global economy.
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The National Association of Manufacturers is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs nearly 13 million men and women, contributes $2.90 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and accounts for 53% of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the NAM or to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.
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Original text here: https://nam.org/5g-is-powering-the-modernization-of-manufacturing-in-america-34736/?stream=series-press-releases&utm_source=link&utm_medium=social
