SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 30 -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: In a Supreme Court hearing on March 26, abortion opponents challenged whether the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A). acted appropriately in authorizing the sale of mifepristone over the past several years. The American Nurses Association (ANA) holds that authority to determine the safety of mifepristone and other medications is a federal role that rests appropriately with FDA. The FDA app  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 30 -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: This year, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has awarded Party for the Planet(R) grants totaling $95,000 to 12 projects led by AZA-accredited facilities. AZA is in its sixth year of the Party for the Planet(R) campaign with support from the Disney Conservation Fund. "From Earth Day to World Ocean Day, this campaign, with the generous support of the Disney Co  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 30 -- Catholic Relief Services issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: This Sunday, as Catholics around the world celebrate the arrival of Easter, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) reminds those in the United States to turn in their CRS Rice Bowl and share the joy of Jesus Christ's resurrection with the world. "With the arrival of Easter, we're reminded of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us and the love that God has for us," said Beth Martin, CRS' directo  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 30 -- The Maryland Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Consumer, environmental and housing advocates applauded the vote today in the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee to advance legislation to strengthen the EmPOWER Maryland energy-efficiency program. The bill now heads to the full Senate for approval. The measure, HB 864 (https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0864?ys=2024rs)  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 30 -- The Universities Space Research Association issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: Universities Space Research Association today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert O'Brien as Director, Center for Space Nuclear Research. Rob brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the fields of space and nuclear science. As an internationally recognized Principal Space and Nuclear Scientist/Engineer, Rob has demonstrated exemplary leadership in   more