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Tech Industry Concerned About No Deal on Canadian Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Tech Industry Concerned About No Deal on Canadian Tariffs
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association expressed disappointment that the United States and Canada were unable to reach an agreement before the deadline, resulting in new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Outstanding digital trade barriers pose a serious impediment to the broader bilateral relationship and remain to be addressed. CCIA has long opposed Canada's
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Tech Industry Concerned About No Deal on Canadian Tariffs
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association expressed disappointment that the United States and Canada were unable to reach an agreement before the deadline, resulting in new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Outstanding digital trade barriers pose a serious impediment to the broader bilateral relationship and remain to be addressed. CCIA has long opposed Canada'sOnline Streaming Act (C-11), which imposes discriminatory obligations on U.S. streaming services, and the Online News Act (C-18), which compels U.S. platforms to fund Canadian news businesses. CCIA continues to urge Canada to repeal both measures and uphold its USMCA digital trade commitments.
#The following can be attributed to CCIA Vice President of Digital Trade Jonathan McHale:
"We are disappointed that the United States and Canada were unable to reach an agreement before the deadline. Additional tariffs risk imposing significant costs on businesses and consumers on both sides of the border, underscoring the need for both governments to return to the negotiating table."
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Original text here: https://ccianet.org/news/2026/08/tech-industry-concerned-about-no-deal-on-canadian-tariffs/
Safety Across the Ecosystem: BPI, TCH Call for Clear Terms, Secondary-Market Safeguards in Stablecoin Customer ID Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Safety Across the Ecosystem: BPI, TCH Call for Clear Terms, Secondary-Market Safeguards in Stablecoin Customer ID Standards
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Washington, D.C. - Regulators should apply customer-identification requirements to stablecoin secondary market participants and clarify ambiguous terms to bolster safeguards across the payment stablecoin ecosystem, the Bank Policy Institute and The Clearing House Association said in a comment letter filed today.
What's Happening. The letter responded
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Safety Across the Ecosystem: BPI, TCH Call for Clear Terms, Secondary-Market Safeguards in Stablecoin Customer ID Standards
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Washington, D.C. - Regulators should apply customer-identification requirements to stablecoin secondary market participants and clarify ambiguous terms to bolster safeguards across the payment stablecoin ecosystem, the Bank Policy Institute and The Clearing House Association said in a comment letter filed today.
What's Happening. The letter respondedto a proposal by Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the federal banking agencies on customer ID requirements for payment stablecoin issuers. It comes as banking regulators are implementing the GENIUS Act enacted last year, specifying obligations for stablecoin issuers under that law. The Bank Secrecy Act has rules regarding Customer Identification Programs, or CIP, and this proposal outlines how CIP rules should apply to stablecoin issuers.
"FinCEN and the banking agencies have made a constructive effort to ensure that stablecoin platforms know their customers. Targeted clarifications would strengthen the proposal by aligning it with the technical features of payment stablecoins, the Bank Secrecy Act and implementation of the GENIUS Act. These changes would reduce uncertainty and support effective implementation across the payment stablecoin ecosystem." - Bank Policy Institute and The Clearing House Association
Recommendations. The associations recommended that regulators:
* Apply customer ID requirements to the stablecoin secondary market. Digital asset service providers, or DASPs, play a significant role in the payment stablecoin ecosystem, facilitating a significant portion of the purchase and sale of payment stablecoins. They therefore have many customer relationships. The secondary market for stablecoins is where the majority of illicit stablecoin activity occurs. FinCEN and the agencies should clarify that DASPs that establish account relationships with customers to facilitate stablecoin activity are subject to CIP requirements under the BSA.
* Clarify how stablecoin CIP requirements apply when a customer seeks to redeem his payment stablecoin directly, and allow stablecoin issuers to decline to onboard customers presenting risk. If the individual is unfamiliar to the stablecoin issuer and fails to meet the firm's compliance standards, the issuer should be able to decline to onboard that individual as a customer.
* Clarify ambiguity in proposed definitions, such as those of "customer" and "account." The definitions of these terms should capture the range of customer relationships that may arise in the payment stablecoin ecosystem, including relationships established through direct redemption and other direct interactions with an issuer.
About Bank Policy Institute
The Bank Policy Institute is a nonpartisan public policy, research and advocacy group that represents universal banks, regional banks and the major foreign banks doing business in the United States. The Institute produces academic research and analysis on regulatory and monetary policy topics, analyzes and comments on proposed regulations and represents the financial services industry with respect to cybersecurity, fraud and other information security issues.
About The Clearing House Association
The Clearing House Association L.L.C., the country's oldest banking trade association, is a nonpartisan organization that provides informed advocacy and thought leadership on critical payments-related issues. Its sister company, The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C., owns and operates core payments system infrastructure in the U.S., clearing and settling more than $2 trillion each day.
Media Contact
Tara Payne
Bank Policy Institute
tara.payne@bpi.com
Greg MacSweeney
The Clearing House
gregory.macsweeney@theclearinghouse.org
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Original text here: https://bpi.com/safety-across-the-ecosystem-bpi-tch-call-for-clear-terms-secondary-market-safeguards-in-stablecoin-customer-id-standards/
Joint Statement From the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Pharmacists Association
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following joint statement with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:
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Joint Statement from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
ASHP and APhA are deeply saddened by the reported harm experienced by Glenda Dorton and by the devastating impact this event has had on her family and loved ones. We also recognize that other patients were reportedly harmed, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event.
Medication errors that
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following joint statement with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists:
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Joint Statement from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
ASHP and APhA are deeply saddened by the reported harm experienced by Glenda Dorton and by the devastating impact this event has had on her family and loved ones. We also recognize that other patients were reportedly harmed, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event.
Medication errors thatresult in serious patient harm are devastating for patients, families, and healthcare professionals, and they underscore the importance of robust medication-use systems and a steadfast commitment to patient safety.
ASHP and APhA support a just culture approach that promotes transparency, reporting, learning, and accountability while recognizing that sustainable safety improvements come from identifying and addressing underlying system vulnerabilities rather than assigning individual blame before all contributing factors are understood. A culture of openness and continuous learning is essential to prevent future harm and strengthen the safety of medication-use systems. Our organizations also stand firmly against punitive actions that criminalize medication errors.
Pharmacists have a critical role in preventing medication errors and helping patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Working alongside physicians, nurses, technicians, and other members of the healthcare team, pharmacists are essential to designing, maintaining, and improving the safeguards that protect patients throughout the medication-use process.
No pharmacist, physician, nurse, technician, or other healthcare professional comes to work intending to harm a patient. When a serious patient safety event occurs, the effects often extend beyond the patients and families involved. Our organizations also recognize that those involved in the error may experience profound grief, emotional distress, and a lasting sense of responsibility. This second victim syndrome experience highlights the need to support healthcare professionals while remaining focused on accountability, learning, and improvement.
One of the most important ways to honor those harmed by medication errors is to learn from these events and strengthen the systems designed to prevent them. As a profession, we must remain committed to transparency, continuous quality improvement, and a culture that encourages reporting and learning. By doing so, we can advance medication safety and reduce the risk of similar tragedies occurring in the future.
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Original text here: https://www.pharmacist.com/APhA-Press-Releases/joint-statement-from-the-american-society-of-health-system-pharmacists-ashp-and-the-american-pharmacists-association-apha
[Category: Medical]
California Nurses Association: Contra Costa County Nurses Overwhelmingly Ratify New Three-year Contract
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 22 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong enough to recruit and retain nurses here in Contra Costa County's safety net health system," said Danielle Lopez-Odell,
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OAKLAND, California, Aug. 22 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Contra Costa County nurses overwhelmingly ratify new three-year contract
Registered nurses with Contra Costa County Health Services voted 95 percent in favor of ratifying a new contract, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced California Nurses Association (CNA).
"Nurses fought hard for 14 months to achieve a contract that is strong enough to recruit and retain nurses here in Contra Costa County's safety net health system," said Danielle Lopez-Odell,RN in the medical surgical unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. "We've secured better working conditions, workplace violence protections, and protected the benefits that our nurses and our retirees depend on."
Highlights of the contract include:
* Improved union nurses' ability to combat violence, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace;
* Job and hour stability as H.R. 1 cuts to Medi-Cal impact the health system;
* Prevention of the elimination of the health plan of more than 400 nurses and many more retired county nurses; and
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"Public sector nurses have dedicated our careers to caring for the most vulnerable residents of the county," said Stefani Macagba, RN in the emergency unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. "This contract honors our expertise and gives nurses the stability we need to stay with the county through these turbulent times.
The new pact covers the period from September 2026 to November 2029. CNA represents more than 1300 nurses at Contra Costa County Health Services.
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California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/contra-costa-county-nurses-overwhelmingly-ratify-new-three-year-contract
[Category: Nursing]
American Farm Bureau Federation: Increased Beef Imports Could Create Long-term Damage
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Increased Beef Imports Could Create Long-term Damage
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump's plan to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef in addition to already record-high beef imports.
"Farmers and ranchers are extremely disappointed to learn that President Trump plans to flood the American market with hundreds of millions of pounds of foreign-raised beef. The U.S. is already importing beef at record
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Increased Beef Imports Could Create Long-term Damage
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump's plan to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef in addition to already record-high beef imports.
"Farmers and ranchers are extremely disappointed to learn that President Trump plans to flood the American market with hundreds of millions of pounds of foreign-raised beef. The U.S. is already importing beef at recordlevels. This decision would be an unprecedented move and would translate to nearly an additional 60% increase in imports over the next 90 days.
"For almost a year now, we've been advising the administration that America's ranchers are working to rebuild beef herds that had to be sold off due to drought. Despite high beef prices in grocery stores, prices paid to farmers and ranchers for their cattle have fallen sharply over the past two months, and beef packing plants are shutting down across the U.S. Further undercutting a fragile recovery by swamping markets with foreign products and attempting to manipulate prices threatens to wipe out any progress that has been made.
"We appreciate the president's goal of reducing grocery costs, but short-term measures could have long-term negative effects for consumers and for ranchers who are making decisions on whether to retain or expand their herd. Growing dependence on foreign-grown food could ultimately lead to even higher grocery costs and reliance on other nations for our food security. We urge the president to strongly reconsider his plan."
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/increased-beef-imports-could-create-long-term-damage
[Category: Agriculture]
ACC Launches Ad Highlighting Sen. Jon Husted's Work to Make Ohio More Affordable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ACC Launches Ad Highlighting Sen. Jon Husted's Work to Make Ohio More Affordable
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced the launch of a new independent expenditure advertisement highlighting Senator Jon Husted's efforts to make life more affordable for Ohio families, support small businesses, and strengthen the state's economy.
The ad highlights Sen. Husted's support for policies that help small businesses invest and grow, creating jobs and boosting take-home pay for
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ACC Launches Ad Highlighting Sen. Jon Husted's Work to Make Ohio More Affordable
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced the launch of a new independent expenditure advertisement highlighting Senator Jon Husted's efforts to make life more affordable for Ohio families, support small businesses, and strengthen the state's economy.
The ad highlights Sen. Husted's support for policies that help small businesses invest and grow, creating jobs and boosting take-home pay forworkers. It also underscores his support for expanding the child tax credit and lowering taxes on Social Security benefits to help Ohio families and seniors keep more of their hard-earned money.
"Senator Jon Husted is advancing policies that help Ohio families, workers, and small businesses succeed," said Chris Jahn, President and CEO of ACC. "His focus on affordability and economic opportunity is helping create a stronger future for communities across Ohio."
The ad for Senator Jon Husted will run throughout Ohio and will encourage constituents to contact his office to thank him for standing for Ohio families and working to make the state more affordable.
You can view the ad here: https://youtu.be/DsBmRbTlLd8
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American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care(R); Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably--for generations to come.
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Original text here: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america-industry-innovation-impact/news-trends?filters[article_type][0]=press release&sort[date]=desc
[Category: Chemicals]
ACC Launches Ad Highlighting Rep. Gabe Evan's Focus on Affordability for Colorado Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ACC Launches Ad Highlighting Rep. Gabe Evan's Focus on Affordability for Colorado Families
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced the launch of a new independent expenditure advertisement highlighting Congressman Gabe Evans' efforts to make affordability a top priority for Colorado families, workers, and small businesses.
The ad highlights Rep. Evans' support for policies designed to help families save money by expanding the child tax credit, lowering taxes on Social
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ACC Launches Ad Highlighting Rep. Gabe Evan's Focus on Affordability for Colorado Families
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced the launch of a new independent expenditure advertisement highlighting Congressman Gabe Evans' efforts to make affordability a top priority for Colorado families, workers, and small businesses.
The ad highlights Rep. Evans' support for policies designed to help families save money by expanding the child tax credit, lowering taxes on SocialSecurity benefits, and eliminating taxes on overtime pay and tips. It also emphasizes his support for policies that help small businesses grow, invest, and create good-paying jobs.
"Congressman Gabe Evans has focused on helping Colorado families keep more of what they earn while supporting policies that encourage economic growth and job creation," said Chris Jahn, President and CEO of ACC. "His commitment to affordability and opportunity is making a difference for workers, seniors, and job creators across Colorado."
The ad for Congressman Gabe Evans will run throughout Colorado's 8th Congressional District and will encourage constituents to contact his office to thank him for fighting for Colorado workers and families.
You can view the ad here: https://youtu.be/55W-Rth94oA
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American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care(R); Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably--for generations to come.
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Original text here: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america-industry-innovation-impact/news-trends?filters[article_type][0]=press release&sort[date]=desc
[Category: Chemicals]
