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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release Aug. 4, 2026:
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers. The legislation would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states returning management authority to the states and is
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CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 6 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release Aug. 4, 2026:
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NCBA, PLC, WCA Urge Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), and Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association (WCA) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers. The legislation would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states returning management authority to the states and isthe Senate companion to the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, which passed the House in late 2025 with bipartisan support. Earlier today, Sen. Johnson took to the Senate floor and sought unanimous consent to pass the legislation. While the request was met with an objection, NCBA and PLC remain committed to advancing this commonsense measure and urge Senate leadership to give the bill the consideration it deserves.
"Gray wolves are no longer hovering on the brink of extinction and represent a successful recovery," said Skye Krebs, NCBA vice president and Oregon rancher. "Populations are thriving, but Endangered Species Act protections limit management and allow these apex predators to negatively impact rural communities and family-owned cattle operations that are vital to rural economies. This is not just a cattle industry issue, it's a public safety, economic, and governance concern. The last three U.S. presidents have recognized wolf recovery. Cattle producers and rural communities across the country are urging Congress to return gray wolf management to the states."
"The science has been clear across both Democrat and Republican administrations: the gray wolf has recovered. Animal activist groups have weaponized the Endangered Species Act in court to keep wolves listed, leaving rural communities to manage abundant apex predator populations with limited tools. Ranchers and rural communities across the West face economic and emotional strain as wolf populations that prey on livestock and pets. We strongly urge the Senate to pass this critical legislation and restore state management authority," said Tim Canterbury, PLC president and Colorado rancher.
"For too long, gray wolves have run unchecked across the Upper Great Lakes. Since 2021, Wisconsin has confirmed more than 161 cattle and calf depredations and paid more than 200 missing calf claims. Chronic stress from wolf pressure adds an unnecessary burden to livestock and the families who raise them. More than $650,000 has been paid in damage claims in Wisconsin since 2021, but compensation never makes producers whole. We need practical, state-led management that protects livestock, support rural communities, and restores balance for livestock producers. It's time to remove Endangered Species Act protections and return management to states," said Jared Geiser, Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association president and Wisconsin cattle producer.
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Original text here: https://www.ncba.org/news-media/news/details/49879/ncba-plc-wca-urge-senate-to-pass-bill-delisting-gray-wolf
[Category: Agriculture]
Military Officers Association: Congress Prepares to Miss Another Budget Deadline
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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Congress Prepares to Miss Another Budget Deadline
By: Kevin Lilley
Lawmakers returning from state and district work periods in a few weeks will consider two plans to keep the government open past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year: A House-passed bill extending funds through Dec. 4, and a Senate plan to keep the lights on until Dec. 11.
There has been no discussion of passing a full budget before the start of FY 2027, meaning the Pentagon would operate under temporary appropriations. It's far
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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Congress Prepares to Miss Another Budget Deadline
By: Kevin Lilley
Lawmakers returning from state and district work periods in a few weeks will consider two plans to keep the government open past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year: A House-passed bill extending funds through Dec. 4, and a Senate plan to keep the lights on until Dec. 11.
There has been no discussion of passing a full budget before the start of FY 2027, meaning the Pentagon would operate under temporary appropriations. It's farfrom a new phenomenon - one that's happened all but 12 times in the past 49 years, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.
MOAA has outlined the costs of these continuing resolutions to the total force on multiple occasions - servicemembers facing training delays or maintenance deferments, uniformed services families budgeting for potentially delayed paychecks or reduced installation services, and Pentagon planners spending countless hours preparing for potential funding lapses.
The GAO report provides figures to back up these concerns, pulling from surveys and interviews of officials with various Pentagon projects:
* Nearly half of the acquisition programs in the survey (36 of 74) reported scheduling challenges stemming from budget uncertainty, and about 30% (22 of 74) reported financial issues. The Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle program "incurred an additional $17.7 million in costs due to changes in foreign exchange rates from fiscal year 2022 through fiscal year 2024," resulting from delayed appropriations, for example.
* F-35 program officials "estimate that 20 percent of their financial management staff's time is spent adjusting their budget to manage through [continuing resolution] constraints."
* Facilities officials described multiple instances of delayed contracts leading to ballooning budgets. One sustainment deal at Joint Base San Antonio was estimated to cost $579,000 but couldn't be completed until final appropriations were available ... at which point the estimate topped $1.4 million. The FY 2024 continuing resolution led to a 66% hike in the cost of facilities sustainment projects at that installation, according to the report.
The Bottom Line
These budget delays not only disrupt the total force, they also waste billions of dollars in taxpayer money - funds that could be put toward any number of national security priorities. This election cycle, join MOAA in our ongoing efforts to move lawmakers toward breaking this cycle of unfinished budgetary business.
Keep up with this and other key MOAA legislative priorities by visiting our advocacy news page.
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Lilley serves as MOAA's digital content manager. His duties include producing, editing, and managing content for a variety of platforms, with a concentration on The MOAA Newsletter and MOAA.org.
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Original text here: https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2026-news-articles/benefits/congress-prepares-to-miss-another-budget-deadline/
[Category: National Defense]
INCOMPAS Files Comments to the FCC on Reforming the High-Cost Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- INCOMPAS issued the following news release:
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INCOMPAS Files Comments to the FCC on Reforming the High-Cost Program
INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reforming the High-Cost program for an all-IP future.
The following statement can be attributed to Staci L. Pies, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy at INCOMPAS:
"The High-Cost program serves an important statutory purpose by supporting
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- INCOMPAS issued the following news release:
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INCOMPAS Files Comments to the FCC on Reforming the High-Cost Program
INCOMPAS, the competitive communications and AI infrastructure association, filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reforming the High-Cost program for an all-IP future.
The following statement can be attributed to Staci L. Pies, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy at INCOMPAS:
"The High-Cost program serves an important statutory purpose by supportingthe continued availability of reasonably comparable, affordable, and reliable service in rural and high-cost areas. However before Congress or the Commission consider expanding USF contribution obligations, policymakers must first complete an evidence-based distribution review to determine where and how much support is actually needed. Competition and enforceable funding commitments should inform the level of support that should continue, while also preserving comparable, affordable, and reliable service where evidence demonstrates that it is necessary as market conditions change.
Getting distribution right is the crucial foundation for any conversation about contribution reform, and INCOMPAS looks forward to continuing to work with the Commission to achieve that goal."
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Original text here: https://incompas.org/news-post/incompas-files-comments-to-the-fcc-on-reforming-the-high-cost-program/
[Category: Telecommunications]
American Council of Life Insurers: New IRS Guidance Is a Win for Employers, Workers and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO David Chavern made the following comments on new IRS guidance that implements the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit:
"Today's action by the IRS is a win for employers, workers, and families. This guidance makes it easier, especially for small businesses, to offer their employees paid family and medical leave to care for sick or injured family members.
"As leading providers of paid family and medical leave benefits,
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026:
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American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO David Chavern made the following comments on new IRS guidance that implements the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit:
"Today's action by the IRS is a win for employers, workers, and families. This guidance makes it easier, especially for small businesses, to offer their employees paid family and medical leave to care for sick or injured family members.
"As leading providers of paid family and medical leave benefits,ACLI members welcome the Administration's guidance and thank Senators Deb Fischer and Angus King, and Representatives Randy Feenstra, Stephanie Bice, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for their leadership on this critical initiative. No one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for themselves or a loved one. This credit will go a long way toward helping more Americans access paid leave benefits and the financial security they provide."
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The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is the leading trade association driving public policy and advocacy on behalf of the life insurance industry. 90 million American families rely on the life insurance industry for financial protection and retirement security. ACLI's member companies are dedicated to protecting consumers' financial wellbeing through life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, reinsurance, and dental, vision and other supplemental benefits. ACLI's 275 member companies represent 94 percent of industry assets in the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.acli.com/posting/nr26-043
[Category: Insurance]
Airlines for America Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Airlines for America issued the following news:
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A4A's Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications
Airlines for America (A4A), the leading trade association for U.S. airlines, is proud to announce that Paige Mucci, Communications Coordinator, has been named as a "Marketer to Watch (Aged 30 and Under)" by Ragan Communications.
Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards honor accomplished women who have distinguished themselves through their work and impact. They utilize their creative ideas to generate meaningful results for their organizations and the
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Airlines for America issued the following news:
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A4A's Paige Mucci Named "Marketer to Watch" By Ragan Communications
Airlines for America (A4A), the leading trade association for U.S. airlines, is proud to announce that Paige Mucci, Communications Coordinator, has been named as a "Marketer to Watch (Aged 30 and Under)" by Ragan Communications.
Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards honor accomplished women who have distinguished themselves through their work and impact. They utilize their creative ideas to generate meaningful results for their organizations and thecommunications/marketing profession.
Mucci was specifically recognized for her vision and leadership on A4A's marketing and advertising initiatives including:
* Expanding the association's social media reach, including launching A4A's TikTok account and utilizing influencers
* Running successful advocacy campaigns in states, especially "Protect Our Points, Colorado" which helped support an important veto by that state's governor
* Managing communications for the Modern Skies Coalition, comprised of more than 50 aviation and aerospace organizations united in the goal of overhauling the nation's air traffic control system which is still running on 1980s era technology. This effort was critical to the U.S. Department of Transportation securing a $12.5 billion investment that Congress passed and the President signed into law, which is a major step toward making modernization a reality.
"Paige consistently delivers high quality, results-driven work and elevates the A4A communications team to a higher standard," said Rebecca Spicer, A4A's SVP of Communications. "She understands complex policy issues quickly and knows how to effectively translate them into valuable communications messages and campaigns. She is a true talent with a very bright future."
"This year's honorees represent organizations and agencies across industries, bringing fresh ideas to brand strategy, content, digital experiences, audience engagement, analytics and more," Ragan said in a press release. "Through ambitious campaigns and inventive approaches, they are strengthening connections, delivering meaningful results and helping their organizations navigate a rapidly changing marketing landscape."
Mucci will be honored alongside the 2026 Top Women in Marketing Class this October at a luncheon in New York City. To learn more about Ragan's Top Women in Marketing Awards, click here (https://www.prdaily.com/ragan-announces-the-top-women-in-marketing-class-of-2026-honorees/).
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Original text here: https://www.airlines.org/news-update/a4as-paige-mucci-named-marketer-to-watch-by-ragan-communications/
[Category: Transportation]
AGA Journals Go Online Only in 2027
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026:
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AGA journals go online only in 2027
Instant research access, guided by member feedback.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, AGA's flagship journals Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH) will transition to online only distribution.
* This allows AGA to deliver peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and breakthrough findings to your screen weeks faster.
* Readership data indicate a strong preference for immediate, mobile-friendly digital access,
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BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026:
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AGA journals go online only in 2027
Instant research access, guided by member feedback.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2027, AGA's flagship journals Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH) will transition to online only distribution.
* This allows AGA to deliver peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and breakthrough findings to your screen weeks faster.
* Readership data indicate a strong preference for immediate, mobile-friendly digital access,and article PDFs at the point of care.
* The change also responds to environmental concerns by moving away from paper printing, plastic wrapping, and freight shipping.
Eligible members will have the option to continue receiving printed journals. We will share additional details about how to opt in during your annual membership renewal.
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Original text here: https://gastro.org/news/aga-journals-go-online-only-in-2027/
[Category: Medical]
AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency on Social Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency on Social Security Legislation
Americans deserve accountability, not shortcuts.
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AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond testified in Congress before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on "Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency" to lay out AARP's message: to protect and strengthen Social Security, without cuts, and without shortcuts.
The overwhelming majority of Americans, across party lines, oppose
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Urges No Benefit Cuts, Demands Transparency on Social Security Legislation
Americans deserve accountability, not shortcuts.
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AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond testified in Congress before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on "Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency" to lay out AARP's message: to protect and strengthen Social Security, without cuts, and without shortcuts.
The overwhelming majority of Americans, across party lines, opposecuts to Social Security. Proposals to short-circuit the normal legislative process limit the scrutiny that protects what Americans have earned -- and a process that restricts debate and amendments can become a glide path to cuts that could not withstand consideration in full public view. If Congress aligns itself with what the American people are asking for -- protecting and strengthening Social Security without cuts -- it will find that no shortcuts are necessary.
Here in the Senate, it is this Committee that is charged with the substantial responsibility of protecting Social Security. You were elected by your constituents and chosen by your peers to make these weighty decisions. You have amassed deep expertise, and you are supported by dedicated staff steeped in Social Security policy. If you choose to strengthen Social Security without cuts, you will have the support of the vast majority of Americans -- and you will have AARP as a committed partner.
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Social Security can be strengthened for generations to come, and Congress is fully capable of doing it. Social Security is not "going broke," as some have claimed. According to the 2026 Trustees Report, absent Congressional action the combined trust funds are projected to be depleted in 2034, at which point only 83 percent of scheduled benefits would be payable -- and the retirement fund alone faces depletion in late 2032, which would mean an automatic cut of roughly 22 percent. That is a serious challenge -- but it is a solvable one, and Congress solves problems of this scale all the time. Every year, Congress passes appropriations exceeding $1.7 trillion -- more than four times the size of Social Security's projected annual shortfall in 2034 -- and enacts the National Defense Authorization Act. When the task is important and urgent, Congress acts. Acting sooner makes the task easier, and it would shore up Americans' confidence in Social Security's future and, more broadly, in Congress itself.
That is why our message today is one of confidence in this institution: Congress should do this work itself. AARP opposes the pending proposals to hand Social Security's future to a commission or outside entity, or to force changes through fast-track procedures that restrict debate and amendments.
In LeaMond's full testimony, she discusses the failures of prior commissions and why Congress must prioritize strengthening Social Security head-on, rather than outsourcing this difficult work.
Full written testimony is available here (https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/politics/advocacy/2026/08/leamond-sfc-testimony-8526.pdf).
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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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Original text here: https://www.aarp.org/press/releases/2026-08-05-AARP-Urges-No-Benefit-Cuts-Demands-Transparency-on-Social-Security-Legislation/
[Category: Sociological]
