ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation issued the following news release: A new guidance document on the sterile processing of dilators and ultrasound probes in healthcare facilities has been published by the Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). AAMI TIR99:2024; Processing Of Dilators, Transesophageal And Ultrasound Probes In Health Care Facilities provides comprehensive information for healthcare providers and   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. (April 19, 2024) - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a package of national security supplemental funding bills, which invest nearly $60 billion in the U.S. defense industrial base. "In an era of escalating global threats, the supplemental funding for Ukraine, Israel  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 16 -- The American Sportfishing Association issued the following commentary: * * * Mixed Regulations for 2024 Pacific Salmon, Rockfish Seasons By Larry Phillips, Pacific Fisheries Policy Director The April Meeting of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) wrapped up last week following several days of discussions on the management of salmon and nearshore rockfish. I attended the meeting to advocate for the recreational fishing industry amid reports that  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 19 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: Appalachian Voices is partnering with the five Southwest Virginia governments and communities of Clinchco, Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap and Pound in a three-year proposal to map, plan and implement community-driven initiatives to build more resilient communities. Resiliency is the ability of a community and its residents to survive and thrive in the face of economic difficulties, climate disasters and o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Association of the U.S. Army is urging Congress to swiftly pass the national security supplemental to support the Army while investing in America's defense industrial base. "Legislation that provides critical funding to support the Army and our soldiers--while improving readiness and force protection and providing much needed investments in America's defense industrial base--is required," said reti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Careful balancing by the United States can deescalate a cold war between Morocco, a U.S. ally, and Algeria, its anti-Western counterpart, according to the author of a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "Morocco finds itself at ever increasing odds with its longtime neighbor and rival, Algeria," author Lt. Col. Jay Figurski writes. "In today's dynamic global security environment, t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation issued the following news release: The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today its call for nominees for the newly created Robert F. Gagel, M.D. Community Leadership Award. The award's intent is to recognize healthcare professionals who are instrumental in raising awareness about bone health and providing exceptional care to people living with osteoporosis in their community. Named in honor of it  more

NORTON, Virginia, April 20 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: Communities across Central Appalachia and beyond welcome a bill introduced yesterday by U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va.. The bill includes specific requirements for how quickly coal mine reclamation must be completed following coal removal. While the 1977 Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act requires that reclamation happen "as contemporaneously as practicable" alongside mining, it does not include measurable   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: California and Alaska Lead Rankings of Year-over-Year Increases, While New York and Washington Lag; New York Posts Largest Number and Percent of Monthly Increases, While Oregon Has Largest Declines Construction employment increased in 39 states in March from a year earlier, while 36 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between February an  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) regarding the need for Congress to act with urgency to promote national Artificial Intelligence rules: "Amid hundreds of state bills targeting artificial intelligence and AI applications, Congress must act now to pass appropriate, effective, and preemptive national rules fo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The International Liquid Terminals Association issued the following news release: The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), a prominent industry association representing the liquid terminals industry, is delighted to announce the promotion of Leakhena Swett from Executive Vice President to President. With close to five years of dedicated service to ILTA, Ms. Swett has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The National Defense Industrial Association issued the following news release: The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) strongly supports passage of the pending appropriations bills to support allies and partners in Ukraine and Israel, strengthen defensive capabilities in the Indo-Pacific, and make necessary investments in the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB). "A resilient U.S. DIB and a strong network of U.S. allies and partners form the foundation  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 20 -- NATSO, a trade association representing the travel plaza and truckstop industry, issued the following news release: NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, commended the Biden Administration for permitting summertime sales of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15) to ensure optimal fuel availability for consumers during the busy summer driving season. Allowing E15 to be sold during the peak driving   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release: In a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) said the county estimates for crops and livestock recently discontinued by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) are critical to the business operations of the grain, feed and processing industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) NASS announced on April 9 that it  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 16 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news: TeachAI, an initiative led by Code.org, ETS, the International Society of Technology in Education, Khan Academy, and the World Economic Forum, announced the launch of a groundbreaking resource for education leaders and policymakers around the world - Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education. The National School Boards Association (NSBA) worked alongside several leading education organizatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: This week's Safety Monday, presented by Republic Services, Inc., reminds waste collection drivers to follow specific roadway safety recommendations. "We urge drivers to drive defensively," said Kirk Sander, NWRA Chief of Staff & Vice President, Safety and Standards. "They should follow traffic laws and be prepared for the unexpected." Safety Monday is a copyrighte  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 20 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Curated exclusively for Mother's Day (May 12), a limited-edition gift box brimming with vegan self-care products and memorable gifts that Mom will love is available now in the PETA Shop--and they're already going fast. The "Ethically by PETA" box is a pampering package for Mom. On Mother's Day, start the morning with a surprise: an adorable 3-D animal figure at the bottom of a mug from  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Professional Services Council issued the following news release: PSC's Council of International Development (CIDC) has released its 2024 compendium, American Development Companies: Addressing the Needs of a World in Crisis. This publication underscores the global work of American contractors, in partnership with USAID, the Department of State, and other U.S. foreign policy-focused agencies. President & CEO of PSC, David J. Berteau, highlights the vital rol  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 20 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on April 19, 2024: This week, House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith introduced the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Act. On Wednesday, April 17, the Committee voted 25-17 to move the Act out of Committee and send it to the full House of Representatives for a vote. The Act proposes significant changes to the GSP program, a trade preference initiative designed to promote economi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 20 -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release: The Southern Regional Education Board announced this week the members of the newly formed SREB Commission on Artificial Intelligence in Education. Chaired by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and co-chaired by Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall University in West Virginia and former Silicon Valley CEO, the commission consists of more than 60 policymakers, education leaders and business ex  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization that says it provides care and support to families grieving the loss of a member of the armed forces, issued the following news release: The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the leading voice for our nation's surviving military families, is honored that the surviving family of United States Army Sergeant Zachary Ewing will announce the Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick at the 89  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 -- Trout Unlimited issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: The Department of the Interior (DOI) today finalized a rule limiting or prohibiting new oil and gas development across 13 million acres within the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska, a step that will safeguard pristine fish and wildlife habitat. The 23.5-million-acre reserve located on Alaska's North Slope is the largest block of federal land in the country and is home to a diversity of fish a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: By Danielle Pierce VCU Health Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Elliott, Pharm.D., MSHA, FACHE, has been unanimously elected as chair of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association board of directors. Elliott's election marks a milestone: He is the first African  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: MACROECONOMY & END-USE MARKETS Running tab of macro indicators: 8 out of 20 The number of new jobless claims was unchanged at 212,000 during the week ending 13 April. Continuing claims increased by 2,000 to 1.812 million, and the insured unemployment rate for the week ending 6 April was unchanged at 1.2%. Following an upwardly revised 0.9% rebound in February, retail sal  more