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AIA Backs Bipartisan Push to Improve Aviation Safety and Airspace Transparency
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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AIA Backs Bipartisan Push to Improve Aviation Safety and Airspace Transparency
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Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement as Congress considers bipartisan legislation to strengthen aviation safety and transparency across the National Airspace System:
"On behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and hundreds of U.S. aerospace and defense companies, we commend Congress
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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AIA Backs Bipartisan Push to Improve Aviation Safety and Airspace Transparency
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Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement as Congress considers bipartisan legislation to strengthen aviation safety and transparency across the National Airspace System:
"On behalf of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and hundreds of U.S. aerospace and defense companies, we commend Congressfor their continued focus on enhancing U.S. aviation safety following the tragic mid-air collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year.
"We continue to support the bipartisan Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act championed by Chairman Cruz and Ranking Member Cantwell.
"AIA also applauds the strong leadership of House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen for introducing the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026. AIA supports the bill's objectives and its comprehensive approach to addressing the National Transportation Safety Board's final report and recommendations on critical aviation safety issues. We also appreciate Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith of the House Armed Services Committee for their collaborative efforts to ensure enhanced safety in shared civil-military airspace.
"As the manufacturers and suppliers of many of the safety-enhancing technologies referenced in these bills, the U.S. aerospace industry will play an integral role in implementing many of the provisions in these bills. AIA remains committed to collaborating with Congress, the FAA, and industry partners to move reforms like these forward and deliver a safer airspace for all."
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Original text here: https://www.aia-aerospace.org/news/aia-backs-bipartisan-push-to-improve-aviation-safety-and-airspace-transparency/
AFA Swamp Fox Leader Named 2026 Military Citizen of the Year
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Swamp Fox Leader Named 2026 Military Citizen of the Year
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Tech. Sgt. Greggria Sylvester, the Vice President of Education at AFA's Swamp Fox Chapter in Sumter, S.C., was honored as the 2026 Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year. The award celebrates outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the local community, honoring military members who go above and beyond their professional duties to make a meaningful impact both
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Swamp Fox Leader Named 2026 Military Citizen of the Year
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Tech. Sgt. Greggria Sylvester, the Vice President of Education at AFA's Swamp Fox Chapter in Sumter, S.C., was honored as the 2026 Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year. The award celebrates outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the local community, honoring military members who go above and beyond their professional duties to make a meaningful impact bothon and off the installation. Sylvester's dedication to service exemplifies the strong partnership between the 20th Fighter Wing, the new 25th Attack Wing, and the Team Sumter-Shaw community.
As the Vice President of Education for AFA's Swamp Fox Chapter #298, Sylvester plays a pivotal part in advancing educational initiatives that support Airmen, Guardians, local students and community members. Her leadership helps foster professional development, promote aerospace education, and strengthen connections between the military and the community. Through her efforts, she continues to champion opportunities that inspire and unite future leaders in air and space power.
Sylvester's overwhelming success is supported by strong mentorship and advocacy by her promoter, Chief Master Sgt. Cheryl Moye, USAF (Ret.), the Vice President of the Swamp Fox Chapter. Together, their cohesive collaboration reflects the spirit of teamwork and shared commitment that defines the AFA organization.
"As soon as I reviewed the award announcement and selection criteria, I knew Tech. Sgt. Sylvester would be the leading candidate," Moye said. "She played a pivotal role in the success of our annual Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K and helped secure the $1,000 National AFA United Forces & Families Grant, which enabled the Chamber to provide Thanksgiving meals for 450 single dorm Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base during the government shutdown and extended dining facility closure."
Sylvester's recognition as the 2026 Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year not only honors her individual accomplishments but also underscores the direct influence of AFA and dedicated service members who invest their time and talents in strengthening both their wings and their communities.
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Original text here: https://www.afa.org/afa-swamp-fox-leader-named-2026-military-citizen-of-the-year/
ACP Says Adults at Increased Risk Should Get an mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccine
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP Says Adults at Increased Risk Should Get an mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccine
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The updated 2025-2026 mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine can protect older adults and others at increased risk from serious illness, hospitalization, or death
PHILADELPHIA, February 24, 2026-The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued updated COVID-19 vaccine practice points for physicians that say adults over age 65 and those aged 18-64 at increased risk for COVID-19 should receive
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP Says Adults at Increased Risk Should Get an mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccine
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The updated 2025-2026 mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine can protect older adults and others at increased risk from serious illness, hospitalization, or death
PHILADELPHIA, February 24, 2026-The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued updated COVID-19 vaccine practice points for physicians that say adults over age 65 and those aged 18-64 at increased risk for COVID-19 should receivethe updated 2025-2026 mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. ACP also suggests that those aged 18-64 who are not at increased risk for COVID-19 may consider receiving the vaccine. ACP did not examine evidence or make recommendations for pregnant women or immunocompromised adults. " COVID-19 Vaccines for 2025-2026 in Adults Who Are Not Pregnant or Immunocompromised: Rapid Practice Points from the American College of Physicians " is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
COVID-19 remains an important population health problem, with more than 20 million cases in the US from October 2024-September 2025 resulting in over 500,000 hospitalizations and 60,000 deaths. Adults aged 65 years and older, adults 18-64 with comorbidities - such as asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, or lung diseases - and current or former smokers are at greater risk for severe COVID-19. ACP encourages these individuals at increased risk, which account for over 90% of COVID-related hospitalizations, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Despite these data, only 17% of adults reported receiving a 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine as of January 24, 2026.
ACP's practice points are based on a rapid review of recent evidence on COVID-19 vaccines. The studies in the review included patients at varying risk for severe COVID-19 and varying personal history of COVID-19 infection and vaccination status. Evidence from the rapid review and epidemiological data showed an association between adults aged 18 or over who received an Omicron adapted mRNA-based vaccine and a reduction in the risk for all-cause mortality and COVID-related hospitalizations compared with those who did not receive the vaccine. The data demonstrated that adults aged 65 or older and those aged 18-64 at increased risk for severe COVID-19 are at highest risk for hospitalization and death. It also showed that incidence of myocarditis resulting from the mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine is low, most commonly affecting males aged 12-24 years.
"Evidence clearly shows that the 2025-2026 COVID - 19 vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death, " said Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP, President of ACP. " We strongly urge individuals at higher risk for COVID - 19 complications to receive the vaccine, and we encourage physicians to carefully assess and address the risk factors that make their patients more vulnerable to severe disease. "
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 163,000 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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Original text here: https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/acp-says-adults-at-increased-risk-should-get-an-mrna-based-covid-19-vaccine
ACOG Withdraws from CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release:
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ACOG Withdraws from CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
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Washington, D.C. -The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) today announced its withdrawal as a liaison organization from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), citing concerns about recent changes that undermine the committee's scientific integrity and evidence-based approach to vaccine policy.
"ACOG has always been committed to evidence-based
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release:
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ACOG Withdraws from CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
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Washington, D.C. -The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) today announced its withdrawal as a liaison organization from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), citing concerns about recent changes that undermine the committee's scientific integrity and evidence-based approach to vaccine policy.
"ACOG has always been committed to evidence-basedmedicine and to the health and safety of our patients. For decades, we have proudly participated in ACIP to ensure that vaccine recommendations are grounded in rigorous scientific evidence and protect the health of pregnant women, children, and families," said Steven J. Fleischman, MD, MBA, FACOG, president of ACOG. "The recent reconstitution of the committee; the removal of ACOG experts from ACIP workgroups; and HHS' unilateral changes to vaccine recommendations, which bypassed established scientific and clinical processes, represent a fundamental departure from the scientific rigor and impartiality that have been the hallmark of this committee for 60 years."
Vaccines are among the most significant public health achievements in modern medicine. During pregnancy and throughout the life span, vaccines protect against serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and conditions that can have long-term health consequences. To protect women and families, ACOG has consistently developed evidence-based clinical guidance on immunization during pregnancy that is grounded in decades of rigorous research that confirms vaccines are safe and effective for patients and their developing pregnancies. ACOG's experts have contributed to ACIP workgroups for decades, during which time members of ACIP workgroups were vetted for conflicts of interest to ensure unbiased, pregnancy-specific clinical expertise was represented. Until now, ACOG endorsed the CDC's adult and child and adolescent immunization schedules, which were based on ACIP recommendations, as the committee provided evidence-based recommendations for pregnant women.
In recent months, ACIP has ignored peer-reviewed reports on vaccine safety; shared presentations containing cherry-picked data without appropriate scientific context; and unilaterally changed the childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule without regard to expert input, eroding the evidence-based framework that has guided ACIP and vaccine policy for decades. These actions threaten to undermine public confidence in immunizations that have saved countless lives and prevented immeasurable suffering.
"ACOG's withdrawal from ACIP is not a withdrawal from our commitment to advancing vaccine science or to protecting patients' health and safety; rather, it reflects an unwavering dedication to ensuring that clinical recommendations for immunizations are based solely on the best available scientific evidence. ACOG remains committed to developing and endorsing evidence-based vaccine recommendations related to obstetric and gynecologic health care," said Dr. Fleischman.
ACOG will continue to develop evidence-based vaccine guidance for ob-gyns and their patients and will regularly update its clinical guidance on immunizations based on peer-reviewed scientific data and in collaboration with other leading medical organizations committed to evidence-based medicine. ACOG will also continue to engage with ACIP as an active member of the public.
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Original text here: https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2026/02/acog-withdraws-from-cdc-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices
ABA Statement on FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Statement on FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile
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"The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile shows that the banking industry remains on solid footing, supported by balanced growth across key areas. In a competitive financial services marketplace, banks of all sizes have increased their footprint, closing out the year with strong broad-based growth in deposits and lending. Loan growth increased 2% from the prior quarter and rose 5.9% for the full year.
"While net
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA Statement on FDIC's Quarterly Banking Profile
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"The latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile shows that the banking industry remains on solid footing, supported by balanced growth across key areas. In a competitive financial services marketplace, banks of all sizes have increased their footprint, closing out the year with strong broad-based growth in deposits and lending. Loan growth increased 2% from the prior quarter and rose 5.9% for the full year.
"While netincome dipped modestly in last year's fourth quarter, earnings saw a strong year-over-year increase led by a significant improvement in net interest margin. Flat loan-loss provisioning reflects stable credit conditions. While delinquencies and net charge-offs edged up over the quarter, overall asset quality continues to hold steady. Overall, banks remain well capitalized with strong liquidity and are positioned to support households, businesses, and communities as economic conditions evolve."
About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.1 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.2 trillion in loans.
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Original text here: https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/press-releases/fdic-qbp-q4-2026
401(k) Plans Drive Retirement Saving: Nearly Half of Participants Wouldn't Save for Retirement Without Access to Their Plan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release:
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401(k) Plans Drive Retirement Saving: Nearly Half of Participants Wouldn't Save for Retirement Without Access to Their Plan
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Washington, DC; February, 2026- According to the Investment Company Institute's (ICI) latest nationwide survey, nearly half of all Americans who have retirement savings in a 401(k) or similar plan say they probably would not save for retirement otherwise.
The findings from ICI's 18th annual survey, " American Views on Defined Contribution
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release:
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401(k) Plans Drive Retirement Saving: Nearly Half of Participants Wouldn't Save for Retirement Without Access to Their Plan
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Washington, DC; February, 2026- According to the Investment Company Institute's (ICI) latest nationwide survey, nearly half of all Americans who have retirement savings in a 401(k) or similar plan say they probably would not save for retirement otherwise.
The findings from ICI's 18th annual survey, " American Views on Defined ContributionPlan Saving, 2025," highlight the key role 401(k) plans play in getting Americans to save for retirement.
"Workplace retirement plans are essential to helping Americans save for their future, thanks to key 401(k) features like payroll deductions, a broad range of funds to invest in, and tax advantages," said Shelly Antoniewicz, ICI Chief Economist. "These plans give Americans of all income levels the chance to invest and to control their investments. Policymakers should protect the successful retirement structure Americans value and continue to benefit from."
DC Account Owners of All Ages Appreciate Plan Features
Note: DC-owning individuals are individuals aged 18 or older whose households owned 401(k) plan accounts or other DC plan accounts at the time of the survey. The figure reports the percentage of DC-owning adults who "strongly agreed" or "somewhat agreed" with the statement. The remaining respondents "somewhat disagreed" or "strongly disagreed."
Source: ICI tabulation of NORC AmeriSpeak(r) survey data (fall 2025)
Americans show a keen interest in preserving the key features of DC plan retirement savings; 87% of Americans oppose eliminating the tax advantages of DC retirement accounts, with similarly large majorities rejecting lower contribution limits or the loss of individual investment control.
Government control of workers' retirement assets is widely unpopular. Overall, 79% of Americans oppose the idea, and opposition is even higher among those with retirement accounts, at 83%. The survey results also show strong public opposition to proposals that would reduce retirees' control of their DC plan investments or how they use their balances in retirement.
Other findings:
* Americans view employer-sponsored retirement plans as an important part of the US retirement system, even when they don't currently benefit directly: 78% of individuals whose households don't own DC accounts or individual retirement accounts (IRAs) oppose removing tax advantages.
* The steady paycheck-by-paycheck contributions make more than 80% of retirement savers less worried about short-term market volatility-helping workers stay invested through market downturns and benefit from long-term growth.
* More than 90% of Americans agree that retirees should be able to make their own decisions about how to manage their own retirement assets and income, and about three-quarters disagree that retirees should be required to annuitize a portion of their retirement accounts.
About the ICI Survey
With millions of US households personally directing their retirement savings, ICI has sought to track Americans' sentiment toward and confidence in defined contribution retirement plans. This report, the 18th in the series, summarizes results from a nationally representative survey of Americans aged 18 or older. The survey was designed by ICI research staff and administered by NORC at the University of Chicago using the AmeriSpeak (r) probability-based panel. This report presents survey results that reflect individuals' responses collected during November and December 2025. All prior reports are available at https://www.ici.org/research/us-households-views-on-retirement-savings.
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Original text here: https://www.ici.org/news-release/401k-plans-drive-retirement-saving-nearly-half-of-participants-wouldn%E2%80%99t-save-for-retirement-without-access-to-their-plan
