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American Public Health Association Criticizes Trump Administration Health Policies Ahead of State of the Union
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Georges C. Benjamin, CEO of the American Public Health Association, issued a statement criticizing policies under President Trump, saying they have weakened the nation's public health system and increased health risks.

Benjamin said that federal personnel and funding cuts have disrupted research and public health programs nationwide, while withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the elimination of global health initiatives have undermined health security.

-- Shanskar Shaw, Targeted News Service

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Here is the text of the statement:

As ... Show Full Article

AIA Bolsters Capitol Hill Advocacy with Addition of Jess Moore as Vice President of Legislative Affairs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 23 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:

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AIA Bolsters Capitol Hill Advocacy with Addition of Jess Moore as Vice President of Legislative Affairs

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Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced that Jess Moore, most recently of GE Aerospace, has joined the trade association as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In this role, Moore will lead the development and execution of AIA's comprehensive legislative strategy, advancing the organization's policy priorities, advocacy ... Show Full Article

ACP Announces 2026 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release:

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ACP Announces 2026 Board of Directors

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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 23, 2026 - The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the clean energy industry's leading trade organization, has announced its new 202 6 Board and Officers. The ACP Board unites the clean power sector, drawing expertise from the full suite of clean technologies. In 2026, our industry must continue to provide the energy our nation needs while navigating unprecedented political challenges. We have a tremendous ... Show Full Article

ACOG Leads Coalition of 15 Medical Organizations in Amicus Brief Supporting Safety of Mifepristone
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release:

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ACOG Leads Coalition of 15 Medical Organizations in Amicus Brief Supporting Safety of Mifepristone

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Washington, D.C. -The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) on Friday led a coalition of 15 organizations in filing an amicus brief in The State of Louisiana v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration in support of the FDA's 2023 change to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) program for mifepristone, which removed the in-person ... Show Full Article

Data shows continuing need to expand CPR education and training in Black communities
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:

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Data shows continuing need to expand CPR education and training in Black communities

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DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2026 -Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and despite progress in reducing heart disease and stroke nationwide, generations of structural barriers have left many Black communities facing a higher burden of cardiac arrest, high blood pressure, heart failure and stroke. [1] These disparities contribute to higher death rates and lower ... Show Full Article

CFA Statement Supporting NTEU in Court of Appeals Hearing in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:

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CFA Statement Supporting NTEU in Court of Appeals Hearing in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought

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The Consumer Federation of America released the following statement in advance of the February 24th en banc hearing in the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in National Treasury Employees Union v. Vought.

"Acting Director Russell Vought has deliberately attempted to shutter the CFPB through illegal firings, sweeping stop-work orders, and mass layoffs ... Show Full Article

SBA Update on USCIS Verification Process
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 22 -- The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders issued the following news:

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SBA Update on USCIS Verification Process

SBA has asked NAGGL to remind lenders that they should only seek USCIS verification on applications that they expect to be able to complete processing on prior to the March 1, 2026. effective date for the citizenship/residence policy changes. According to the agency, the volume of verification requests has gone from 15 per day to 150 per day. To handle this huge increase in volume, SBA is devoting significant additional staff to ... Show Full Article

PreCheck Operational, But Funding Uncertainty Persists
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association posted the following news release:

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PreCheck Operational, But Funding Uncertainty Persists

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WASHINGTON -

The U.S. travel industry welcomes clarification that the Department of Homeland Security has decided to keep TSA PreCheck lanes operational at U.S. airports for now, even as TSA officers continue to work without pay amid the partial government shutdown.

"We are glad that DHS has decided to keep PreCheck operational and avoid a crisis of its own making," said Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. ... Show Full Article

Statement From NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, By Chairman Bill Owens:

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Statement from NAHB Chairman Bill Owens on Supreme Court's IEEPA Ruling

Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its verdict curtailing the power of President Trump to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):

"While the Supreme Court's ruling ... Show Full Article

National Corn Growers Association Weighs in on Farm Bill
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Feb. 21 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026:

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National Corn Growers Association Weighs in on Farm Bill

The National Corn Growers Association said today that the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, recently released by the chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, would improve existing programs for corn growers and rural America.

The comments were included in a letter from the NCGA president to the committee leadership ahead of the bill's markup.

"Many of the NCGA-endorsed farm bill marker bills and policy ... Show Full Article

BSA Welcomes US-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:

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BSA Welcomes US-Indonesia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

The concluded US-Indonesia trade agreement marks an important step forward for high-standard digital trade in the Indo-Pacific. By facilitating cross-border data flows, recognizing the United States as an adequate data protection jurisdiction, and prohibiting discrimination against US digital services, the agreement enables businesses from every industry to confidently invest in and do business with Indonesia. The agreement's commitments to protect ... Show Full Article

ASA Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Case
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 21 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026:

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ASA Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Case

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision regarding tariffs and related authorities. In response, the American Soybean Association (ASA) issued the following statement:

"The case at the Supreme Court has been closely followed by soybean farmers who have seen the cost of inputs rise over the past year due to tariffs. U.S. soybean growers are reliant upon imports for critical farming tools like fertilizer, seeds, pesticides, and ... Show Full Article

APA/APAF Announce Recipients of 2026 MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:

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APA/APAF Announce Recipients of 2026 MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and APA Foundation (APAF) are announcing the fifth class of MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program grantees. Eight grant recipients are working to support mental health for young people, including

* Mental Health America in Montgomery (Montgomery, Ala.)

* NAMI Alaska, Inc. (Anchorage, Alaska)

* The Hidden Genius Project (Oakland, Calif.)

* ... Show Full Article