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Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team
Earlier this week, the Spirit Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC), Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), elected its officers for a two-year term starting on March 16, 2026, and ending on March 15, 2028. Capt. Ryan Muller was unanimously re-elected to his third consecutive term as MEC Chair, First Officer Doug Erickson was elected as Vice Chair, and Capt. Andrew Scheffer was unanimously elected as Secretary-Treasurer.
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MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team
Earlier this week, the Spirit Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC), Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), elected its officers for a two-year term starting on March 16, 2026, and ending on March 15, 2028. Capt. Ryan Muller was unanimously re-elected to his third consecutive term as MEC Chair, First Officer Doug Erickson was elected as Vice Chair, and Capt. Andrew Scheffer was unanimously elected as Secretary-Treasurer.
"Serving the Spirit pilot group as MEC Chair is an honor I do not take lightly," said Muller. "With more than 500 furloughed colleagues beginning the journey back to the line, we are taking an important step toward restoring the strength of our seniority list." Capt. Muller joined Spirit Airlines in 2015 and has served as a Spirit pilot for over a decade. He is an Airbus Captain based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
First Officer Erickson joined Spirit Airlines in 2018 and is a First Officer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He previously served as LEC 109 First Officer Representative and Secretary, and as Chair of the Veteran and Military Affairs Committee. "I am humbled by the trust the MEC representatives have placed in me during these challenging times. Our pilot group deserves seamless leadership."
Capt. Scheffer joined Spirit Airlines in 2016 and is an Airbus A320 Captain based in Chicago, Illinois. He previously served as LEC 098 Secretary-Treasurer. "I am honored to have been elected your MEC Secretary-Treasurer and am committed to representing our pilot group with integrity and maintaining a strong focus on our financial strength and professional well-being."
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on Twitter @ALPAPilots.
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Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/03/spirit-airlines-pilots-union-elects-leadership-team
[Category: Transportation]
National Right to Life: Puerto Rico Enacts Law Ensuring Dignified Disposition of Baby Remains Following Pregnancy Loss
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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Puerto Rico Enacts Law Ensuring Dignified Disposition of Baby Remains Following Pregnancy Loss
Parents in Puerto Rico who experience the loss of a baby before 20 weeks of gestation will now have the option to claim and arrange for the dignified disposition of their child's remains under a new law signed by Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon.
"National Right to Life applauds Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon for signing this compassionate and respectful legislation," said Carol Tobias,
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WASHINGTON, March 13 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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Puerto Rico Enacts Law Ensuring Dignified Disposition of Baby Remains Following Pregnancy Loss
Parents in Puerto Rico who experience the loss of a baby before 20 weeks of gestation will now have the option to claim and arrange for the dignified disposition of their child's remains under a new law signed by Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon.
"National Right to Life applauds Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon for signing this compassionate and respectful legislation," said Carol Tobias,president of National Right to Life. "Losing a baby can be a deeply painful experience for parents. This law recognizes that grief and ensures that families who wish to honor their child through a dignified burial or other respectful disposition have the ability to do so."
Law 42-2026 establishes a clear protocol allowing parents, with medical authorization and upon request, to claim fetal remains resulting from pregnancy loss prior to 20 weeks of gestation. The law recognizes the emotional impact of losing a baby and ensures that parents have the option to provide respectful treatment and disposition for their child.
The measure amends Puerto Rico's Regulated Biomedical Waste Management Act to clarify that fetal remains from pregnancy losses occurring before 20 weeks--regardless of weight--will not be treated as regulated biomedical waste when a parent formally requests their release under procedures established by the Puerto Rico Department of Health.
Senate Bill 756, which created the new law, was authored by Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz and Senator Joanne Rodriguez Veve, with several senators serving as co-sponsors.
"By affirming the dignity of every human life and respecting the needs of grieving parents, Puerto Rico has taken an important step toward compassionate public policy," Tobias said.
Similar laws exist in other jurisdictions across the United States, allowing parents the choice to claim and arrange dignified disposition of their baby's remains following pregnancy loss.
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Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.
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Original text here: https://nrlc.org/communications/puerto-rico-enacts-law-ensuring-dignified-disposition-of-baby-remains-following-pregnancy-loss/
[Category: Sociological]
National Right to Life: Pew Poll Shows Americans Reject Abortion Absolutism, Remain Deeply Divided on Abortion Policy
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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Pew Poll Shows Americans Reject Abortion Absolutism, Remain Deeply Divided on Abortion Policy
A new national survey released by the Pew Research Center underscores that Americans remain deeply divided on abortion and far from united behind the abortion industry's push for unlimited abortion.
"Despite efforts to portray abortion as a settled issue, Americans remain deeply conflicted about abortion and continue to recognize the humanity of the unborn child," said Carol Tobias, president
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WASHINGTON, March 13 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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Pew Poll Shows Americans Reject Abortion Absolutism, Remain Deeply Divided on Abortion Policy
A new national survey released by the Pew Research Center underscores that Americans remain deeply divided on abortion and far from united behind the abortion industry's push for unlimited abortion.
"Despite efforts to portray abortion as a settled issue, Americans remain deeply conflicted about abortion and continue to recognize the humanity of the unborn child," said Carol Tobias, presidentof National Right to Life. "Only a small minority of Americans support abortion without limits. Millions believe that unborn children deserve legal protection."
The survey's toplines found that 39% of Americans say the statement "Human life begins at conception, so an embryo is a person with rights" describes their views extremely or very well.
The survey's toplines also reveal that only 23% of Americans say abortion should be legal in all cases, while 38% say abortion should be illegal in all or most cases--demonstrating that strong support remains for meaningful legal protections for unborn children.
The poll also highlights significant public concern about chemical abortion. Pew found that more than one-quarter of Americans say abortion pills should be illegal in their state, while nearly one in five remain unsure. Among Republicans and Republican-leaning voters, opposition to chemical abortion is even stronger.
"Abortion advocates want to claim the public supports sweeping abortion access, including dangerous mail-order abortion pills," Tobias said. "But the reality is that Americans remain cautious and divided, particularly when it comes to expanding chemical abortion."
Tobias said the results show that the national conversation on abortion is far from over.
"Many Americans recognize the humanity of the unborn child and feel compassion for women facing difficult pregnancies," Tobias said. "That moral awareness is exactly why the pro-life work of protecting unborn children and supporting their mothers continues to resonate with millions of Americans."
The findings reinforce the importance of continued public education on the development of the preborn baby, the risks associated with chemical abortion, and policies that protect both mother and child.
"The American people understand that abortion is not a simple political issue--it is the moral issue of our day involving the right to life of the most vulnerable members of the human family," Tobias said. "As more Americans learn the truth about preborn children and the realities of abortion, support for protecting innocent human life will continue to grow."
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Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.
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Original text here: https://nrlc.org/communications/pew-poll-shows-americans-reject-abortion-absolutism-remain-deeply-divided-on-abortion-policy/
[Category: Sociological]
Long-Term Care Affordability Sharply Worsening for Middle-Income Americans, New AARP Report Shows
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release:
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Long-Term Care Affordability Sharply Worsening for Middle-Income Americans, New AARP Report Shows
State-by-state findings show long-term care affordability varies dramatically across the country.
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Home care and assisted living costs have surged nearly 50 percent since 2019, wiping out a decade of progress in long-term care affordability for middle-income older adults, AARP's new report finds. Additionally, findings show that affordability varies dramatically across states. Older adults in states with the least
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WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release:
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Long-Term Care Affordability Sharply Worsening for Middle-Income Americans, New AARP Report Shows
State-by-state findings show long-term care affordability varies dramatically across the country.
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Home care and assisted living costs have surged nearly 50 percent since 2019, wiping out a decade of progress in long-term care affordability for middle-income older adults, AARP's new report finds. Additionally, findings show that affordability varies dramatically across states. Older adults in states with the leastaffordable long-term care can pay for about half the amount of care that older adults in states with the most affordable. As costs rise faster than older adults' household incomes, many families must deplete savings, rely on unpaid family caregivers, or go without needed care.
"Home care and other long-term care services have quickly become increasingly unaffordable in recent years," said Alan Weil, Senior Vice President for Public Policy at AARP. "The result is a widening gap between what care costs and what older adults and their families can afford -- and we've got to fix this, because the consequences can be life-threatening."
Additional key findings from the report include:
* In recent years, long-term care costs grew faster than incomes. From 2019 to 2024, the annual median cost of home care services increased by close to 50 percent, while over the same period the median household income for someone age 65 or older grew by less than half that amount, making long-term care further unaffordable.
* Typical incomes are not enough to pay for long-term care. In 2024, the median household income for someone age 65 or older was about $60,000, while the annual median cost of home care services exceeded $50,000.
* Savings are often insufficient to cover long-term care needs. The median household age 75 and older has about $50,000 in financial assets, enough to cover roughly one year of home care or only a few months of nursing home care.
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About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the 125 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest-circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org, aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPLatino and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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REPORT: https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/ltss/ltss-becoming-more-unaffordable.doi.10.26419-2fppi.00400.001.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.aarp.org/press/releases/long-term-care-affordability-sharply-worsening-for-middle-income/
[Category: Sociological]
Health & Fitness Association Responds to FTC Review of Subscription Cancellation Rules
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 13 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Health & Fitness Association Responds to FTC Review of Subscription Cancellation Rules
Industry group says new rulemaking process will allow regulators to better understand membership-based fitness businesses
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The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today responded to the Federal Trade Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) initiating a new rulemaking process on subscription
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 13 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Health & Fitness Association Responds to FTC Review of Subscription Cancellation Rules
Industry group says new rulemaking process will allow regulators to better understand membership-based fitness businesses
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The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today responded to the Federal Trade Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) initiating a new rulemaking process on subscriptionand recurring billing practices, commonly referred to as "negative option" marketing.
The FTC's action follows a 2025 decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacating the FTC's previous negative option rule before it took effect. By initiating the rulemaking with an ANPR, the FTC is seeking input and data from stakeholders before proposing specific regulatory requirements governing subscription and automatic renewal programs.
HFA said the approach provides an opportunity for the FTC to better understand how membership-based businesses operate and the steps many operators are already taking to strengthen transparency and consumer protections.
"Fitness facilities succeed by building long-term relationships with their members, which requires trust and transparency," said Liz Clark, president and CEO of the Health & Fitness Association. "Beginning this process with an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking provides an important opportunity for regulators to hear directly from stakeholders before specific proposals are developed. Our industry has made significant progress in strengthening disclosure practices and implementing more consumer-friendly cancellation policies, and we look forward to engaging constructively with the Commission as it evaluates potential updates to its rules."
Across the industry, many operators have invested in clearer membership terms, improved digital enrollment systems, and more transparent cancellation options as part of a broader effort to strengthen consumer trust.
HFA plans to participate actively in the rulemaking process by submitting comments and sharing industry data and operational insights with the FTC. The association will continue working with policymakers to ensure any new rules support both consumer protection and the continued growth of membership-based fitness businesses.
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About the Health & Fitness Association
The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, is the only worldwide trade association providing a unified voice for the community of leaders who operate health and fitness facilities, offer professional guidance on physical activity, and provide the tools and equipment to do so to the millions of fitness facility members who understand that exercise improves their physical and mental health.
Through advocacy, education, and research, the association speaks to opportunities, challenges, and changes that are moving the industry into a new era.
Founded in 1981, the association publishes a monthly magazine, Health & Fitness Businessopens in a new tab, and operates The HFA Showopens in a new tab, the HFA European Congressopens in a new tab, and the Fly-In and Advocacy Summit. The association also partners on events around the world, including Fitness Brasilopens in a new tab, ChinaFitopens in a new tab, MEFIT Summitopens in a new tab and Wellness & Fitness LATAMopens in a new tab. Follow the Health & Fitness Association on Facebookopens in a new tab, Instagramopens in a new tab, LinkedInopens in a new tab, Xopens in a new tab and YouTubeopens in a new tab.
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Original text here: https://www.healthandfitness.org/health-fitness-association-responds-to-ftc-review-of-subscription-cancellation-rules/
[Category: Health Care]
American Psychiatric Association and Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Announce Collaboration to Expand Access to Mental Health Resources in Spanish
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following joint news release on March 11, 2026:
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American Psychiatric Association and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha Announce Collaboration to Expand Access to Mental Health Resources in Spanish
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM) today announced a new collaboration aimed at strengthening mental health literacy and expanding access to culturally relevant, evidence-based resources for Latino communities in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Through this
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following joint news release on March 11, 2026:
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American Psychiatric Association and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha Announce Collaboration to Expand Access to Mental Health Resources in Spanish
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM) today announced a new collaboration aimed at strengthening mental health literacy and expanding access to culturally relevant, evidence-based resources for Latino communities in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Through thiscollaboration, APM joins the network of organizations supporting LaSaludMental.org, the APA's Spanish-language platform dedicated to providing reliable, evidence-based mental health information for individuals, families and professionals. The organizations will work together to promote mental health education, reduce stigma and expand access to trusted resources in Spanish.
"Access to accurate and culturally relevant mental health information is essential to improving outcomes in Latino communities," said Theresa Miskimen Rivera, M.D., president of the APA. "By collaborating with Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha, we are strengthening our commitment to meeting communities where they are and supporting families with reliable resources in Spanish."
APM is a Latino-based nonprofit organization serving the Philadelphia region through comprehensive health, human services and community development programs. Founded in 1970, APM works to empower individuals and families by expanding access to housing, education, workforce development, and health services.
"This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to advancing mental health equity and ensuring our communities have access to trustworthy information in their language," said Nilda Ruiz, president and CEO of APM.
Through this collaboration, the APA and APM will work together to:
* Share and disseminate existing APA resources through LaSaludMental.org, including information on common mental health conditions and treatment options.
* Integrate educational content into APM's community outreach initiatives and digital platforms.
* Facilitate participation of APA member experts in APM programs, including community events, workshops and educational forums.
* Develop joint communications, including Spanish-language materials, to promote mental health awareness.
Latino communities continue to face barriers to mental health care, including stigma, language access challenges and shortages of culturally responsive providers. Collaborations like this aim to help reduce these gaps and improve access to reliable information and support.
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Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
APM is a Latino-based nonprofit serving the community since 1970, helping thousands of Pennsylvanians annually, with a combined budget of more than $57 million, employing over 400 multilingual, skilled and dedicated professionals, offering an extensive range of bilingual and culturally sensitive services at over 15 sites throughout Eastern North Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks and Cumberland counties. Our programs include affordable housing, early childhood education and daycare, foster care and adoption, child protective services, employment assistance, substance abuse treatment and behavioral health services for adults. For more information, please visit apmphila.org and follow on Instagram @apmbehavioralhealth
American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psychiatric association in the world with more than 39,200 physician members specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and research of mental illnesses. APA's vision is to ensure access to quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. For more information, please visit www.psychiatry.org.
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Original text here: https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/News-Releases/APA-and-Asociacion-Puertorriquenos-en-Marcha
[Category: Psychiatry/Psychology]
ALTA Commends Senate for Advancing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Commends Senate for Advancing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate advanced the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
ALTA appreciates the Senate's efforts in advancing this bipartisan bill and urges policymakers to work collaboratively to enact legislation that addresses the nation's housing affordability challenges
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WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Commends Senate for Advancing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate advanced the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
ALTA appreciates the Senate's efforts in advancing this bipartisan bill and urges policymakers to work collaboratively to enact legislation that addresses the nation's housing affordability challengesand expands access to sustainable homeownership.
"ALTA commends the Senate and congressional leaders for advancing bipartisan solutions that help expand housing opportunities for American families," said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents an important step in the effort to strengthen housing supply and modernize federal housing policy while ensuring the real estate system remains reliable and secure for homebuyers and lenders."
Title professionals play a critical role in protecting property rights and ensuring the integrity of real estate transactions, particularly against the growing threat of fraud. "The title insurance industry looks forward to continuing to work with policymakers in both chambers to advance housing solutions while preserving the safeguards that protect American homeowners," Morton said.
ALTA appreciates the efforts of Congress and the Trump administration to improve housing affordability while maintaining critical protections for consumers and property rights.
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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Original text here: https://www.alta.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ALTA-Commends-Senate-for-Advancing-the-21st-Century-ROAD-to-Housing-Act
[Category: Real Estate]
