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Retailers Praise Progress on CCCA in Senate Agriculture Markup
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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Retailers Praise Progress on CCCA in Senate Agriculture Markup
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following after Senators Marshall (R-KS) and Durbin (D-IL) filed an amendment on the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) in the Senate Agriculture Committee.
"We applaud Senator Marshall and Senator Durbin's aggressive push to bring free market competition to the credit card arena. Passage of CCCA will be welcome news for the nation's leading
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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Retailers Praise Progress on CCCA in Senate Agriculture Markup
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following after Senators Marshall (R-KS) and Durbin (D-IL) filed an amendment on the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) in the Senate Agriculture Committee.
"We applaud Senator Marshall and Senator Durbin's aggressive push to bring free market competition to the credit card arena. Passage of CCCA will be welcome news for the nation's leadingretailers and all consumers. For too long, credit card companies have gouged retailers and all Main Street businesses that accept credit cards," said Austen Jensen, RILA's senior executive vice president of public affairs. "We urge the Committee to swiftly adopt the amendment and advance the underlying legislation."
Media Contact: press@rila.org
RILA is the US trade association for leading retailers. We convene decision-makers, advocate for the industry, and promote operational excellence and innovation. Our aim is to elevate a dynamic industry by transforming the environment in which retailers operate.
RILA members include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $2.7 trillion in annual sales, millions of American jobs, and hundreds of thousands of stores, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers domestically and abroad.
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Original text here: https://www.rila.org/focus-areas/finance/retailers-praise-progress-on-ccca-in-senate-agricu
Preventing Property Damage During Extreme Winter Weather & How to Be Prepared for the Insurance Claim Process
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Preventing Property Damage During Extreme Winter Weather & How to Be Prepared for the Insurance Claim Process
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Large portions of the country are forecast to experience extreme winter weather this weekend, which could cause damage to property in the form of frozen pipes bursting, downed trees or tree limbs, and potentially collapsed roofs or decks from heavy ice and snow. Taking steps to prevent property damage and being ready to
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Preventing Property Damage During Extreme Winter Weather & How to Be Prepared for the Insurance Claim Process
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Large portions of the country are forecast to experience extreme winter weather this weekend, which could cause damage to property in the form of frozen pipes bursting, downed trees or tree limbs, and potentially collapsed roofs or decks from heavy ice and snow. Taking steps to prevent property damage and being ready tofile an insurance, if needed, can save homeowners time and headaches.
"The insurance industry is closely monitoring impacts from this weekend's extreme winter weather and companies are prepared to help their policyholders by processing claims as quickly as possible," said Bob Passmore, department vice president of policy, research, and international for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). "Residents in impacted areas should take steps now to mitigate potential damage, such as insulating pipes around the interior and exterior of your home."
What damage from winter weather does homeowners insurance cover?
* Standard homeowners policies typically provide coverage for damage caused by wind, snow, severe cold, freezing rain, as well as damage from a tree limb that falls on your house or damage from the weight of ice and snow that fall on the home.
* Freezing conditions such as burst pipes or ice dams are also typically covered. However, there is generally a requirement that the homeowner has taken reasonable steps to prevent these losses by keeping the house warm and properly maintaining pipes and drains.
What damage from winter weather is NOT typically covered by homeowners insurance?
* Food spoilage and any expenses incurred from staying in a hotel during the storm, which usually fall under additional living expenses (ALE), are not commonly insured when the cause of loss is an extended power or water service outage. Some policies may allow some limited coverage for food spoilage if the property was physically damaged, but this varies by company.
* Damage to pools may not be covered. Pool filters and pumps are not normally considered covered property, with exclusions generally present in the policy, though that may vary by company. Similarly, other electrical and plumbing components for a pool are also not considered covered property, except in situations where the electrical and plumbing is connected to the home or foundation. In these cases, there may be some coverage available depending on individual policy language.
How can I be ready to file an insurance claim?
* Have a copy of your insurance policies (home and auto) ready.
* Save your insurers' toll-free claims number to your cell phone, download their app, or have their claims website bookmarked so you know where to go to file your claim.
* Complete a home inventory by taking photos and/or videos of your belongings, as well as the interior and exterior of your home.
What should I do if my property is damaged during extreme winter weather?
* Homeowners should document the damage via photos or video, and save all receipts related to making temporary repairs and identifying damage, including any communications that help show reasonable efforts were made to address the damage in a timely manner.
What steps should I take to prevent damage?
* Insulate interior pipes under kitchen and bathroom sinks, garages, attics, basements, and crawl spaces, and pipes leading to the exterior of the home.
* Open the water faucets in your sinks to allow a slow trickle of water to maintain the flow of water in the lines and help prevent freezing.
* Identify the location of the main water shut-off valve and make sure it is easily accessible in case a frozen pipe bursts and you need to shut the water off.
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is the primary national trade association for home, auto, and business insurers. APCIA promotes and protects the viability of private competition for the benefit of consumers and insurers, with a legacy dating back 150 years. APCIA members represent all sizes, structures, and regions-protecting families, communities, and businesses in the U.S. and across the globe.
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Original text here: https://www.apci.org/media/news-releases/release/88173/
MGMA Letter on Healthcare Policies in the Continuing Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter:
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MGMA Letter on Healthcare Policies in the Continuing Appropriations Act
The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate
The Honorable Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate
Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Jeffries, and Minority Leader Schumer:
On behalf of our member medical group practices, the Medical Group
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter:
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MGMA Letter on Healthcare Policies in the Continuing Appropriations Act
The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives
The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate
The Honorable Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate
Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Jeffries, and Minority Leader Schumer:
On behalf of our member medical group practices, the Medical GroupManagement Association (MGMA) thanks you for your longstanding leadership in supporting medical group practices' ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective care. We appreciate the introduction of the Consolidation Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA, 2026, H.R. 7148), which includes critical bipartisan healthcare policies along with funding for the federal government. As we approach the January 30, 2026, deadline when many healthcare policies are scheduled to expire alongside federal government funding, we write to emphasize the urgent need for Congress to pass stabilizing legislation and work to permanently adopt many of these policies in statute.
With a membership of more than 60,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA represents more than 15,000 medical group practices ranging from small private medical practices to large national health systems, representing more than 350,000 physicians. MGMA's diverse membership uniquely situates us to offer the following legislative recommendations.
The Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371), reopened the federal government and extended many important healthcare policies that expired at the end of September, such as the 1.0 work Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) floor and telehealth flexibilities, through January 30, 2026. The recent federal government shutdown demonstrated the confusion, administrative complexity, and negative impact to patient care that would result from allowing these critical policies to expire. We support that the CAA, 2026, would extend many of these policies for a longer timeframe, while also preventing scheduled cuts to clinical laboratories and reinstating the expired Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) incentive payment. It is essential to pass these temporary provisions into law, while working towards permanent solutions.
Telehealth Flexibilities
The expiration of the central telehealth flexibilities, such as the removal of originating site and geographic restrictions, during the federal government shutdown starkly illuminated the need for long-term telehealth stability. Maintaining access to telehealth services is essential to avoid unnecessary barriers to medical care, such as a patient having to travel significant distances. Prior to the temporary COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) policies, telehealth services in Medicare were rarely used given geographic, originating site, and other restrictions. This expansion has been a demonstrable success and allowed medical groups to continue serving their communities through the appropriate utilization of telehealth services.
H.R. 5371 extended the telehealth policies that lapsed at the end of September through January 30, 2026.
While we appreciate Congress's action, this short-term extension perpetuates instability for medical groups as their ability to provide remote care remains uncertain. It is essential to keep the telehealth flexibilities in place and permanently enshrine them into law as the value of telehealth to patients has been widely established and has broad bipartisan support.
We support the CAA, 2026, for extending these central telehealth flexibilities such as the removal of geographic and originating site restrictions, the expanded list of providers, and other provisions through the end of 2027. This almost two-year extension provides essential stability to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access care no matter where they are located. Failing to extend these flexibilities would significantly hinder medical groups' ability to offer telehealth services nationwide. Congress should pass legislation like the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act (S.1261; H.R. 4206) to permanently allow Medicare beneficiaries to continue accessing vital telehealth services to avoid future disruptions to care.
1.0 Work GPCI Floor
Physician practices in rural areas are subject to myriad financial pressures undermining their ability to operate and serve their communities. The recent expiration of the 1.0 work GPCI floor during the federal government shutdown underscores the need to permanently institute the floor to avoid future destabilizing cuts to reimbursement for these practices. It is essential to keep this floor in place to avoid needless payment reductions and the associated negative repercussions for medical groups in these localities. We support the extension of the 1.0 work GPCI floor through December 31, 2026, in the CAA, 2026; Congress must work towards a permanent policy that statutorily mandates the 1.0 work GPCI floor to avoid payment disruptions in these rural areas in the future.
Clinical Laboratory Cuts
The CAA, 2026, delays harmful, scheduled cuts of up to 15 percent in the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS) until January 1, 2027. This temporary measure is needed to avoid undercutting labs' ability to be appropriately reimbursed for their services. We also appreciate the shift in the data collection period from January 1 - June 30, 2019, to January 1 - June 30, 2025, which may help improve data reporting, since many laboratories do not have access to 2019 data. However, we are still concerned about other flaws in data reporting under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA), which CAA, 2026, would still require labs to do between May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026. Congress must work to pass The Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act (H.R. 5269), which will reform PAMA and improve the data used to set sustainable rates for the CLFS and thereby support Medicare beneficiaries' access to laboratory testing and protect laboratory infrastructure and innovation. Enacting the RESULTS Act will help ensure that medical group practices can continue delivering efficient, high-quality lab testing and avoid disruptions that could delay diagnoses and treatment for America's seniors.
Advanced APM Incentive Payment and QP Thresholds
The Advanced APM incentive payment has been essential to medical groups attempting to transition to value-based care models, allowing them to make the necessary infrastructure investments to succeed in these arrangements. The lapse of the incentive payment in 2025 has contributed to increased financial instability for practices and prevented them from making critical investments in value-based care operations and technologies. If the incentive payment is not reinstated, it will become less feasible for practices to join and participate in APMs. Further exacerbating these challenges are the increases to Qualifying APM Participant (QP) thresholds that went into effect in 2025, making it unreasonably difficult for clinicians to remain within an APM.
The CAA, 2026, would reinstate both the expired APM incentive payment at 3.1%, and the lower 2024 QP thresholds for the 2026 performance year. As it has been one year without the incentive payment and with increased QP thresholds, we urge Congress to act swiftly to pass the CAA, 2026, to reinstate these expired provisions for 2026. Congress should also work towards a long-term solution to extend these provisions through the 2030 performance year to spark growth and ensure stability for medical groups investing in value-based care.
Conclusion
MGMA sincerely appreciates your enduring support for medical groups. We urge you to pass the abovereferenced legislation to reinforce group practices' ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective care. If you have any questions, please contact James Haynes, Associate Director of Government Affairs, at jhaynes@mgma.org or 202-293-3450.
Sincerely,
/s/
Anders Gilberg
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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Original text here: https://www.mgma.com/advocacy-letters/january-21-2026-mgma-letter-on-healthcare-policies-in-the-continuing-appropriations-act
[Category: Medical]
House Resolution Highlights CRNAs' Essential Role in Expanding Access to Anesthesia Care
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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House Resolution Highlights CRNAs' Essential Role in Expanding Access to Anesthesia Care
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Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 18-24, 2026), members of the U.S. House of Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) again introduced a bipartisan House Resolution on the House floor, recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
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ROSEMONT, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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House Resolution Highlights CRNAs' Essential Role in Expanding Access to Anesthesia Care
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Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 18-24, 2026), members of the U.S. House of Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) again introduced a bipartisan House Resolution on the House floor, recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists(CRNAs) and their critical role in providing safe quality health care for the public and our nation's armed forces, for more than 150 years as the first anesthesia providers.
National CRNA Week is a moment to reflect on the vital work and unique training and expertise of CRNAs and future CRNAs-students enrolled in nurse anesthesiology programs-while recognizing the power, resilience and capacity of the profession.
This year's theme, "The Heart of Anesthesia," acknowledges CRNAs' as highly-trained professionals who safely guide patients through their most vulnerable moments with unmatched skill, compassion, and reassurance. CRNAs are there with the patients throughout the procedure to administer anesthesia, providing care and comfort from the beginning through their recovery.
"Today, more than 75,000 CRNAs deliver anesthesia to millions of patients, increasing access to care in traditional hospitals and obstetrical delivery rooms, ambulatory surgical centers, Veterans Affairs hospitals, pain management facilities, and in our nation's military service," said AANA President Jeff Molter, MBA, MSN,CRNA, "We appreciate the recognition the House of Representatives' resolution brings to the profession and for all CRNAs who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of patient safety in anesthesia care for our communities."
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Original text here: https://www.aana.com/news/house-resolution-highlights-crnas-essential-role-in-expanding-access-to-anesthesia-care/
Clean Fuels Conference 2026: Unity Drives Growth, Progress
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release:
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Clean Fuels Conference 2026: Unity Drives Growth, Progress
ORLANDO, FL -- The foundation is strong for expansion of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the U.S., but to build on the growth of recent years, producers and stakeholders must remain united, Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen told attendees of the Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando this week.
Clean fuel producers persevered through a year that saw slower production amidst unsettled regulation,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release:
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Clean Fuels Conference 2026: Unity Drives Growth, Progress
ORLANDO, FL -- The foundation is strong for expansion of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in the U.S., but to build on the growth of recent years, producers and stakeholders must remain united, Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen told attendees of the Clean Fuels Conference in Orlando this week.
Clean fuel producers persevered through a year that saw slower production amidst unsettled regulation,including questions about 45Z tax credits and the possibility of Renewable Fuel Standard exemptions for small refineries.
But there were also key wins, and the industry can get back on track as positive policy is finalized and put into action this year.
* EPA's proposed increase in biomass-based diesel (BBD) Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) of nearly 2 billion gallons for 2026.
* Exclusion of speculative indirect land-use change scores from 45Z tax credits.
* Numerous new opportunities in state-level clean fuel standards.
"We will lean into this moment," Rehagen said. "The strong RVO proposal, the [indirect land-use change] exclusion, the 45Z tax credit--these aren't abstractions. They're our runway. We'll turn those billions of gallons on paper into actual production, actual jobs, actual impact."
To achieve this, all producers and stakeholders along the value chain must remain aligned, he said.
"Last year showed us what happens when we set aside some differences and work together. When biodiesel and renewable diesel producers joined forces with oil and gas refiners who've invested in our space--and farmers - when we aligned on RVO goals, we saw something powerful emerge. That unity between ag and energy gave us leverage we've never had before."
The conference, held Jan. 19-22, featured sessions covering topics from exports to regulation and feedstocks, to new markets and more.
In addition, several major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and fleets previewed the latest diesel technology and clean fuels innovations in a vehicle showcase on site.
* John Deere, with its Gator XUV and John Deere 6 Series Tractor.
* Caterpillar, with its Cat(R) 903 Compact Wheel Loader featuring the new Cat C1.7 Tier 4 Final engine.
* Immixt, LLC, with its Immixt Renewable Fuel System, its patented on-vehicle flex fuel diesel technology and cloud-based software, which allows fleets to blend biodiesel with ULSD diesel or renewable diesel onboard their diesel trucks.
* Estes Express Lines with an International LT625 truck from its fleet, equipped with a Cummins X15 diesel engine and the Immixt Renewable Fuel System to operate on biodiesel blends up to B100.
The sessions and vehicles on display showed how progress within the industry and along the transportation network has created momentum for growth.
"We will expand demand," Rehagen said. "More OEMs approving higher blends. More fleets adopting them. More infrastructure to support them. We'll keep telling the stories: PepsiCo, John Deere, Pilot, the planes, trains and automobiles -- and don't forget ships and homes -- that prove our value isn't theoretical. It's real."
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ABOUT CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA
Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as recycled cooking oil, soybean oil, and animal fats, the clean fuels industry is a proven, integral part of America's clean energy future. Clean Fuels Alliance America is the U.S. trade association representing the entire biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel supply chain, including producers, feedstock suppliers and fuel distributors. Clean Fuels receives funding from a broad mix of private companies and associations, including the United Soybean Board and state checkoff organizations.
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Original text here: https://cleanfuels.org/clean-fuels-conference-2026-unity-drives-growth-progress/
[Category: Energy]
CTA Congratulates Dr. Ximena Gates-Lincolao on Appointment as Chile's New Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Congratulates Dr. Ximena Gates-Lincolao on Appointment as Chile's New Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA:
"We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Ximena Gates-Lincolao on her appointment as Chile's new Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation. Ximena is a proven builder and global technology
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Congratulates Dr. Ximena Gates-Lincolao on Appointment as Chile's New Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA:
"We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Ximena Gates-Lincolao on her appointment as Chile's new Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation. Ximena is a proven builder and global technologyleader who has been deeply engaged in CTA's work for years, serving on both our Executive Board and Board of Industry Leaders. Through her leadership at BuildWithin, respected voice on technology, workforce development and CES exhibitor, she has helped redefine how skills, talent, and technology come together to drive inclusive economic growth.
She has also been a valued CES speaker, bringing practical insight on AI, innovation, apprenticeships, and the future of work to audiences across the global tech ecosystem. Ximena is featured in two of Gary Shapiro's books, Ninja Innovation and Pivot or Die, where her leadership experience is highlighted as a source of practical lessons for entrepreneurs and technology innovators.
Ximena's appointment reflects the growing importance of innovation leadership that bridges technology, startups, industry, government, and education, while underscoring Chile's ambition to be a major force in the global technology economy. We are looking forward to working closely with her in this new role and look forward to welcoming a strong delegation of Chilean startups, founders, innovators, and policymakers to CES. This moment represents a powerful opportunity to deepen South American participation at CES and accelerate cross-border collaboration that fuels innovation worldwide."
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About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R):
As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators - from startups to global brands - helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES(R) - the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
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About CES(R):
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world - the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2027 takes place Jan. 6-9, 2027, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.
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Original text here: https://www.cta.tech/press-releases/cta-congratulates-dr-ximena-gates-lincolao-on-appointment-as-chile-s-new-minister-of-science-technology-knowledge-and-innovation
[Category: Electronic Products]
CCIA Comments on Indonesia's Draft Child Safety Regulation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Comments on Indonesia's Draft Child Safety Regulation
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted formal comments today regarding Indonesia's Draft Ministerial Regulation on the Governance of Child Protection in Electronic Systems, known as PP Tunas. CCIA has long supported efforts globally to promote effective child protection policies. The Indonesian government's current draft, however, is overbroad in scope
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Comments on Indonesia's Draft Child Safety Regulation
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted formal comments today regarding Indonesia's Draft Ministerial Regulation on the Governance of Child Protection in Electronic Systems, known as PP Tunas. CCIA has long supported efforts globally to promote effective child protection policies. The Indonesian government's current draft, however, is overbroad in scopewith numerous provisions that would be extremely difficult to implement. The result could detract from effective child protection policies, and may unintentionally undermine user privacy and expose children to greater digital risks.
CCIA said the proposed regulation mandates highly granular age-verification requirements that exceed current technical capabilities. To comply with these standards, providers might be forced to collect more intrusive personal data from users, creating significant security and privacy risks. Furthermore, blunt enforcement measures that are contemplated, such as access blocking, could drive young users away from protected platforms toward less-regulated, more dangerous digital spaces.
The following can be attributed to CCIA's Vice President of Digital Trade, Jonathan McHale:
"Indonesia's PP Tunas proposal risks undermining the very privacy and security it aims to protect through mandates that necessitate highly intrusive and risky data collection. We urge the Ministry to establish transparent, neutral criteria, and allow for a comprehensive assessment of technical feasibility to ensure these mandates protect children from dangerous content without driving them toward less-regulated digital spaces."
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Original text here: https://ccianet.org/news/2026/01/ccia-comments-on-indonesias-draft-child-safety-regulation/
