Reps. Clyburn and Maloney Seek Copies of Contracts For Coronavirus Vaccine Development
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 2:
Today, Rep. James E. Clyburn, the Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar requesting the agency's coronavirus research contracts with the private sector.
"During the more
Sens. Cassidy, Cantwell, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Consumer Privacy, Promote Public Health for COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
As public health officials around the country continue to explore exposure notification technologies as a way to combat the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), introduced bipartisan legislation Monday to protect consumer privacy and promote public health in the development of these tools. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will also cosponsor the legislation.
more
Rep. Finkenauer Announces $24.5 Million in Federal Grants for Northeastern Iowa Airports
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced two Northeastern Iowa airports will be awarded federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Eastern Iowa Airport, located in Cedar Rapids, will receive $22.8 million and the Marshalltown Municipal Airport, in Marshalltown, will receive $30,000. The funding is authorized by the CARES Act which Finkenauer helped pass into law in March.
"The gran more
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Study Effects of Changes to Telehealth
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7078) to "study the effects of changes to telehealth under the Medicare and Medicaid programs during the COVID-19 emergency."
The bill was introduced on June 1 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Barbara Lee, more
Sen. Grassley Issues Statement at Hearing on Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Oversight
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 2 at a hearing entitled "COVID-19 and Beyond: Oversight of the FDA's Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process":
I'd like to welcome everyone to the Finance Committee's oversight hearing on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) foreign drug manufacturing inspection process.
This committee has an obligation to ensure drugs paid for by the taxpayer vi more
Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Thomas Quaadman, executive vice president of the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at a hearing entitled "Implementation of Title IV of the CARES Act" on June 2:
My name is Tom Quaadman, executive vice president of the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness ("CCMC") at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for the opportunity to testify more
Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Economic Policy Institute
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Heidi Shierholz, senior economist and director of policy at the Economic Policy Institute, at a hearing entitled "Implementation of Title IV of the CARES Act" on June 2:
My name is Heidi Shierholz and I am a senior economist and the director of policy at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) in Washington, D.C. EPI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the ne more
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of American Action Forum, at a hearing entitled "Implementation of Title IV of the CARES Act" on June 2:
Thank you for the privilege of appearing today to share my views on the implementation of Title IV of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. I wish to make three main points:
* A generous interpretation of publicly available more
Senate Finance Committee Issues Joint Testimony From FDA
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following joint testimony by Judith A. McMeekin, associate commissioner for regulatory affairs, Mark Abdoo, associate commissioner for global policy and strategy, and Douglas Throckmorton, deputy director for regulatory programs at the Health and Human Services Department's Food and Drug Administration, at a hearing entitled "COVID-19 and Beyond: Oversight of the FDA's Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process" on June 2:
Thank y more
Senate Finance Committee Issues Testimony From Civica
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Martin VanTrieste, president and CEO of Civica Inc., at a hearing entitled "COVID-19 and Beyond: Oversight of the FDA's Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process" on June 2:
My name is Martin VanTrieste. I am the President and CEO of Civica, Inc. I am also a 35-year veteran of the pharmaceutical industry.
It is an honor to appear before you today, and an honor to follow a group of dedicated public servants more
Coronavirus & Federal Contracts
R.S. HUGHES Wins $695,616 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- R.S. HUGHES, Sunnyvale, California, won a federal contract award for $695,616 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Leavenworth, Kansas, for powered air purifying respirators kit and supplies for the for COVID-19 emergency response efforts at Veterans Integrated Service Network 15.
Contract Award Number: 36C25520P0390; DUNS: 009690538; NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equ more
DUCT DIAGNOSTICS Wins $109,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- DUCT DIAGNOSTICS, Milford, Connecticut, won a federal contract award for $109,000 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus, Maine, for COVID-19 Emergency Deep Cleaning of Air Handler Units.
Contract Award Number: 36C24120P0509; DUNS: 110841751; NAICS Code: 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings; Product Service Code (PSC): Z1da Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries; Solicitation Number: 36C24120P0509; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) more
MAMMOTH GLOBAL PARTNERS Wins $102,299 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- MAMMOTH GLOBAL PARTNERS, Alexandria, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $102,299 from the Defense Logistics Agency, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, for COVID-19 Cloth Face Masks.
Contract Award Number: SP3300-20-P-0400; DUNS: 078382119; NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; Product Service Code (PSC): 4240 Safety and Rescue Equipment; Solicitation Number: SP3300-20-P-0400 more
SABRA SERVICES Wins $55,852 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- SABRA SERVICES, Gypsum, Colorado, won a federal contract award for $55,852 from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Lakewood, Colorado, for vault toilet cleaning at Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District on the White River National Forest in support of COVID-19 emergency response efforts.
Contract Award Number: 1282X920C0006; DUNS: 117197655; NAICS Code: 561720 Janitorial Services; Product Service Code (PSC): S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial; Solicitation Number more
BLOOD CENTERS OF AMERICA Wins $37,500 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- BLOOD CENTERS OF AMERICA, West Warwick, Rhode Island, won a federal contract award for $37,500 from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Washington, District of Columbia, for COVID-19 Convalescent Serum.
Contract Award Number: 75A50120P00081; DUNS: 780194072; NAICS Code: 325411 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing; Product Service Code (PSC): 6505 Drugs and Biologicals; Solicitation Number: 75A50120P00081 more
Army Corps of Engineers: Far East District On-Boards New Employees During COVID-19
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea, June 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Far East District issued the following news story:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has on-boarded a few new employees during COVID-19. As this pandemic has changed the way operations occur globally, most of their transition to the district is unique due to the virus.
The Programs and Project Management Division Air Force Branch welcomed project managers Alana Munoz Acevedo and Austin Estop more
Army News Service: Army Targets COVID-19 Vaccine by End of Year, Human Testing in Summer
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news:
The global race to field a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine may be nearing its last lap, as the Army aims for a vaccine by the end of this year to prevent the deadly virus, said the force's top medical research officer.
If all goes as planned, human testing will begin in late summer, Brig. Gen. Michael Talley, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, told reporters Tuesday, adding he anticipates more
Eglin AFB: Ops Group Adapts Technology to Continue Test Missions
EGLIN AFB, Florida, June 3 -- The U.S. Air Force's Eglin Air Force Base issued the following news:
A typical F-15E Strike Eagle munition-testing sortie changed drastically here recently in terms of how mission data moved across the Air Force Test Center enterprise.
The 96th Test Wing's personnel used distributed test operations or DTO to conduct the test May 26. This means the test is simultaneously executed and monitored at multiple geographically separated locations.
The flight parameters a more
Justice Department: Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Man Offering Fraudulent Coronavirus Treatments
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 2:
Today, federal authorities served a temporary restraining order upon Fort Davis, Texas, resident Marc "White Eagle" Travalino in an effort to combat alleged fraud related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The restraining order was issued on Monday, June 1, 2020, by United States District Judge David Counts of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and was unsealed more
Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
For months, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken on the challenges presented by COVID-19. Thanks to our workforce's efforts across its components DHS has facilitated a speedy, whole-of-government response to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As the nation continues to reopen the economy, the Department and its components continue to ensure a safe, secure, and prosperous Homeland for t more
NOAA: Fisheries of Northeastern U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Commerce Department's National Marine Fisheries Service has issued a rule (50 CFR Part 648), published in the Federal Register on June 1, entitled: "Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Extend Portions of the Fishing Year 2019 Scallop Carryover Provisions".
The rule was issued by Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, National Marine Fisheries Service.
DATES: Effective June 1, 2020, through No more
Joint Statement From U.S. and Federative Republic of Brazil Regarding Health Cooperation
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The White House issued the following joint statement with Brazil regarding health cooperation:
The American and Brazilian people stand in solidarity in the fight against the coronavirus. Today, as a demonstration of that solidarity, we are announcing the United States Government has delivered two million doses of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to the people of Brazil. The United States will also soon be sending 1,000 ventilators to Brazil.
HCQ will be used as a prophylactic to more
Coronavirus & Public Policy Groups
Amid COVID-19 Vaccine Race, Sabin, Aspen Institute Release Report on Vaccine Hesitancy
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release:
As the COVID-19 vaccine race accelerates, experts recognize that the challenge will not end with the development of a vaccine. The extraordinary effort to make a vaccine available across the globe will only be effective if the majority of people achieve immunity through vaccination. "Meeting the Challenge of Vaccination Hesitancy," a new report released by the Sabin-Aspen Vaccine Science and Policy Group, calls for an more
Impact of COVID-19 Recession on Jobs, Incomes of Persons of Color: Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report by senior fellow Jared Bernstein and Janelle Jones, managing director of policy and research at Groundwork Collaborative:
The health response to the coronavirus has unquestionably caused one of the deepest economic downturns in our history. This current recession began with alarming speed in March of this year, as measures to contain the virus required the shutting down of huge swaths of commerce, both more
Economic Policy Institute: Racism, Economic Inequality Have Predisposed Black Workers to Be Most Hurt by Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release:
A new report by director of EPI's Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy Valerie Wilson and senior economist Elise Gould explores how racial and economic inequality have left many black workers with few good options for protecting both their health and economic well-being during the coronavirus pandemic. Persistent racial disparities in health status, access to health care, wealth, employment, wages, hou more
'We Denounce Race-Related Violence & Will Speak Out Against Discriminatory Policies,' Say Leaders in Geriatrics at AGS
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The American Geriatrics Society issued the following news release on June 2:
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS), which issued an updated position statement on discrimination, joins advocates across the country calling for justice and changes to policies that have allowed racism to persist in our society.
"In the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic alone has only exacerbated devastating impacts on Black and African American communities and many other racial and ethnic groups," more
Advancement Project National Office Statement: We Applaud Minneapolis Public School Board's Decision to Embrace #PoliceFreeSchools
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Advancement Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit that develops and inspires community-based solutions based on the high quality legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news:
Setting a precedent for schools around the country, the Minneapolis Public School Board Tuesday night, voted to end its contract with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). This follows the University of Minnesota's decision to end their contract with MPD early last week foll more
American Astronomical Society President Calls on Members to Support Black Americans Now
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Astronomical Society issued the following statement by President Megan Donahue:
"As President of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), I wish to comment on the tragic and brutal murders of Black Americans Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. As scientists, researchers, educators, and human beings we have a responsibility to respond, to see and name these injustices, and to empathize and acknowledge our different human experiences and reactions t more
American College of Emergency Physicians: Mental Health and Emergency Medical Experts Encourage Support for Clinicians Health During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release:
In a joint statement, emergency medicine and other leading medical associations, academics and psychiatry experts outline steps to support the mental health of emergency physicians and other health professionals currently risking their lives to treat patients during this pandemic.
"A physician's choice to address his or her mental health should be encouraged, not penalized," said William Jaqui more
American Heart Association: Creating a Healthier Food System, One Innovation at Time
DALLAS, Texas, June 3 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, is calling on companies and innovators to submit their food system solutions to the Foodscape Innovation Awards. In its second year, the awards recognize leading-edge innovations to improve the health of our food system.
"The health and sustainability of our food system continues to be more
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Announces 2020 Regional Student Conference Winners
RESTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2020 Regional Student Conference winners.
"AIAA gives students real-world experience to help start their aerospace careers," said Dan Dumbacher, AIAA executive director. "I'm impressed by the student research topics. These forward-looking students will be tackling the next challenges in our more
American Kidney Fund Adds Patient Voice to Coalition of Labor, Health Care and Health Insurance Providers Urging Congress to Increase Funding for Medicaid in States
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 3 -- The American Kidney Fund issued the following news release:
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) joined a coalition of national organizations representing patients, health care and health insurance providers, and other stakeholders in urging Congress to protect health care for vulnerable Americans by increasing critically-needed funding for Medicaid. The groups joined together to send a letter to Congressional leaders detailing the coming financial crisis facing states more
American Medical Association: Integrating Behavioral Health Services Into Medical Practices Faces Barriers
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release:
Integrating behavioral health services into physician medical practices raises cultural and financial barriers, but providing technical support and improved payment models may enhance the long-term sustainability of the approach, according to a new RAND Corporation study conducted in collaboration with the American Medical Association.
Examining a diverse group of 30 physician practices that have p more
American Psychiatric Association: Mental Health and Emergency Medical Experts Encourage Support for Clinicians Health During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
In a joint statement (https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Advocacy/Federal/APA-ACEP-Statement-Provider-Health-Post-COVID-19-06012020.pdf), emergency medicine and other leading medical associations, academics and psychiatry experts outline steps to support the mental health of emergency physicians and other health professionals currently risking their lives to treat patients during t more
Analysis Finds Composite Plans Would Have Fared Better During Coronavirus Than Traditional Multi-Employer Retirement Plans: Associated General Contractors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release:
A new study (https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Communications/MCAA-Composite_Plans_and_the_COVID_Crisis-Final.pdf) released finds that composite retirement plans would have fared better during the coronavirus pandemic and related market declines than traditional defined-benefit multi-employer plans, allowing participants to receive higher benefits and attracting more employer more
Association of Clinical Research Professionals Announces 'Partners in Workforce Advancement' Executive Steering Council
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals issued the following news release:
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) announces representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), and the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) as the Partners in Workforce Advancement Executive Steering Council more
Automatically Forgiving Smallest Paycheck Protection Program Loans Would Save Small Businesses More Than $7B
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release:
The Consumer Bankers Association and Bank Policy Institute called on Congress to pass legislation automatically forgiving Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 and less. Approximately 85 percent of all PPP loans would be eligible for this automatic forgiveness.
Requiring the 3.7 million eligible PPP recipients in this category to simply verify funds were used in accordance with program guidelines, instea more
Center for Strategic & International Studies: Better Governance, Better Outcomes: East Asian Experiences Tackling COVID-19
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following information:
By Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics; and Shining Tan, research associate and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics
Up through January 2020, the US-China trade war dominated the headlines and oriented most of the discussion about East Asia's economic trajectory. This issue has not faded in significance whatsoever, but understandabl more
Center for Strategic & International Studies: Decarbonizing Global Transport
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an interview by Nikos Tsafos, senior fellow with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program, with Dan Sperling, professor at University of California in Davis; Daniel McGrath from DHL; and Shoshanna Saxe from the University of Toronto:
NIKOS TSAFOS: Good morning, everyone. My name is Nikos Tsafos and I'm a Senior Fellow with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program here at CSIS, more
Center for Strategic & International Studies: Power Up - Energy & The Chessboard
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an interview on June 2:
Andrew Schwartz: Welcome to The Asia Chessboard, the podcast that examines geopolitical dynamics in Asia and takes an inside look at the making of grand strategy. I'm Andrew Schwartz, at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Benjamin Rimland: The story of grand strategy on the Asia Chessboard is a story in part about access to energy, both for consum more
Center for Strategic & International Studies: Sec. 230 of the CDA and President Trump's Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following information:
By Eugenia Lostri, program coordinator and research assistant for technology policy program
Last week, interest in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) peaked after President Trump issued an Executive Order proposing limits on the protections the law provides to social media platforms. The responses to the EO show how large social media companies understand political conten more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities President Issues Statement on George Floyd, Subsequent Protests for Black Lives
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following statement on June 1 by President Robert Greenstein on the death of George Floyd and subsequent protests for black lives:
Our nation is at a pivotal moment. As the global pandemic lays bare the stark racial disparities that remain a central feature of American life in 2020, we once again grieve and mourn the inexcusable death of a Black person at the hands of police. Hundreds of thousands of people across the c more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Grappling With Hit to Tax Collections
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following fact sheet:
COVID-19 has triggered a severe state budget crisis. While the full magnitude of this crisis is not yet clear, state revenues are declining precipitously and costs are rising sharply with many businesses closed and tens of millions of people newly unemployed. Due to the economy's rapid decline, official state revenue projections generally do not yet fully reflect the unprecedented fiscal impact of more
CHEST Expert Panel Issues Guidelines for Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With COVID-19
GLENVIEW, Illinois, June 3 -- The American College of Chest Physicians issued the following news release:
With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping the globe and causing significant morbidity and mortality, urgent clinical questions regarding the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients have emerged. A set of guidelines prepared by an American College of Chest Physicians(R) (CHEST) panel of experts provides 21 optimal strategies when treating patients more
Council on American-Islamic Relations Joins 400 Groups in Letter to Congress Urging Congressional Action on Police Violence
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release:
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, has joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights along with 400 other civil rights organizations in a letter calling on congressional leadership to swiftly rectify the legacy of white supremacy and anti-black racism that has led to police violence against Black people more
Doctors Without Borders: Any Future COVID-19 Vaccines Must Be Affordable and Accessible for All
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news:
The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) urged leaders to demand pharmaceutical corporations commit to selling any potential future COVID-19 vaccines at the cost of production. This comes as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is preparing to launch a global funding mechanism on the sidelines of Thursday's third pledging conference for Gavi more
Emergency Nurses Association Joins Health Care Organizations In Supporting Health Care Providers in Post-COVID-19 Era
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 3 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release:
ENA and several emergency medicine and other leading medical associations, academics and psychiatry experts collaborated on a statement that outlines steps to support the mental health of emergency health care providers and other health professionals currently risking their lives to treat patients during this pandemic.
Optimal physical and mental health of health care providers is conducive to t more
Human Rights Watch: Cambodia's Proposed Criminal Justice Reforms Should Go Further
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch call on the Cambodian government to go further than its stated plan to tackle prison overcrowding and related human rights abuses prevalent in the country's justice system.
On 18 May 2020, recently appointed Minister of Justice Koeut Rith announced a plan to address backlogs in Cambodia's criminal justice system, including through the promotion of non-custodial alternatives more
Human Rights Watch: Sudan - Justice for June 3 Crackdown Delayed
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Sudan's transitional government has yet to deliver justice to victims and families a year after more than 120 people were killed and hundreds injured and abused in a violent attack on protesters in Khartoum, Human Rights Watch said.
The government's investigation committee is to deliver its findings to the attorney general in coming weeks. The authorities should guarantee they will be made public and that prosecuto more
Independent Sector: See, Judge, Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Independent Sector issued the following statement by President and CEO Dan Cardinali:
The world needs us all to step up.
I speak only for myself. As a white man who runs an advocacy organization headquartered just blocks from the White House, I know I can do more. With no condemnation, I believe that many of us can do so much more.
It struck me that we talk about the current crisis gripping our nation as if it's new. We all know it's not new. No community knows that more
June Jase Features a Double Focus: COVID-19 and The Role of Echocardiography in Surgical Decision-Making
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 3 -- The American Society of Echocardiography issued the following news release:
Editor-in-Chief Michael H. Picard, MD, FASE, announces a double focus topic issue for the June Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography (JASE). In his editorial titled Life is Dynamic and So is JASE, he writes "I had planned that this June issue of JASE would focus on the role of echocardiography in surgical decision-making and also include some cutting-edge papers that would more
MassChallenge Texas in Houston Announces Summer 2020 Cohort
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- MassChallenge issued the following announcement:
MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, announced the 56 early-stage startups invited to join the 2020 MassChallenge Texas in Houston program.
These startups have been rigorously vetted by a community of more than 500 expert judges and represent the top 11% of applications from around the world; the selected startups more than double the number of startups accepted to the program's 2019 boo more
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Urges Operation Warp Speed to Prepare Now to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccinations Through Pharmacies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release:
In a letter, NACDS urged the administration's Operation Warp Speed to rely on the proven record of pharmacies and pharmacists for the rapid deployment of COVID-19 vaccines when they are available.
"For more than a decade since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, government planning to distribute and administer federally purchased pandemic vaccine to the American public rapidly, efficiently, and more
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Issue Statement on Discrimination, Child Health
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following statement:
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) expresses our deep concern for the health and wellbeing of children as our country responds to the recent and tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.
NAPNAP remains committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity as core values of our association and stands by our diversity and inclusion statemen more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Hires Kathryn Orr as New Director of Entrepreneurship
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, an organization that works to uphold fair housing, fair lending and consumer protection laws, issued the following news release:
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has added its first Director of Entrepreneurship.
Kathryn Orr, will integrate NCRC's Race, Wealth and Community team's research and advocacy with real-time application directly with small businesses. She will also spearhead the relaunch of the DC more
National Electrical Contractors Association: New Analysis Finds Composite Plans Would Have Fared Better During the Coronavirus
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 3 -- The National Electrical Contractors Association issued the following news release:
A new study (https://www.necanet.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/composite_plans_and_the_covid_crisis-final.pdf?sfvrsn=0) released finds that composite retirement plans would have fared better during the coronavirus pandemic and related market declines than traditional defined-benefit multi-employer plans, allowing participants to receive higher benefits and attracti more
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Statement on the Impact of Racism on Public Health
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 3 -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases issued the following statement:
On behalf of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), we wish to express our outrage and grief over the tragic death of George Floyd and other victims of systemic racism. The fact that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to afflict the country and affects Blacks/African-Americans in disproportionate numbers reminds us of the critical importance of following public health reco more
National Trauma Institute: Trauma Care and Research to Suffer in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 3 -- The National Trauma Institute issued the following information:
In "The Effect on Trauma Care Secondary to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Collateral Damage from Diversion of Resources (https://journals.lww.com/annalsofsurgery/pages/default.aspx)," published in the Annals of Surgery, Elliott R. Haut, MD, PhD; Ira Leeds, MD, MBA, ScM; and David Livingston, MD outline the short- and long-term unintended consequences of the pandemic for the nation's trauma centers.
The invest more
Policy Matters Ohio: Protect Public Resources That Support Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a 501(c)3 non-profit and nonpartisan state policy research institute, issued the following news release:
The Ohio Office of Budget & Management (OBM) announced Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic would cut state revenues by $2.5 billion from what was originally budgeted in Fiscal Year 2021, which begins July 1. OBM further announced pay cuts for exempt employees, asked unions to begin bargaining to reduce personnel costs, and requested that the Gener more
Q2 2020 Original Equipment Suppliers Association Automotive Supplier Barometer COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Supplier Sentiment to Historic Low
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, June 3 -- The Original Equipment Suppliers Association issued the following news release:
According to the Q2 2020 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer Index (SBI) - a gauge to measure the sentiments of North American automotive supplier executives - supplier pessimism was driven to unprecedented levels by the COVID-19 pandemic. Results posted a negative reading of 15 for the period, the lowest level in the series history, and 35 points below a neutral reading of 50.
The ov more
Radiological Society: My Turn - Disruption the Pandemic Is Causing for Trainees
OAK BROOK, Illinois, June 3 -- The Radiological Society of North America issued the following news:
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives. As leaders, we have worked hard to ensure the safety of our patients, our staff, and our trainees, all the while keeping our departments functioning. Early on, teams were formed in my department to deal with the swift necessity for social distancing, procurement of PPE, and establishing processes to su more
RAND: Integrating Behavioral Health Services Into Medical Practices Faces Culture and Financial Barriers
SANTA MONICA, California, June 3 -- RAND issued the following news release:
Integrating behavioral health services into physician medical practices raises cultural and financial barriers, but providing technical support and improved payment models may enhance the long-term sustainability of the approach, according to a new RAND Corporation study conducted in collaboration with the American Medical Association.
Examining a diverse group of 30 physician practices that have pursued behavioral hea more
RAND: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility - How to Harness Technologies in Fight Against COVID-19
SANTA MONICA, California, June 3 -- RAND issued the following commentary:
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented public health crisis, presenting new and profound challenges on multiple fronts around the world. Throughout this period, the response from science, technology, and innovation communities has been remarkable, proving that innovation and learning, interdisciplinary methods and collaboration, information and data sharing, and adaptability are more import more
The Food Research & Action Center Stands in Solidarity With Those Fighting Systemic Racism
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Food Research and Action Center issued the following statement by President Luis Guardia:
The events that have culminated in the recent uprisings across the country are a stark reminder of the critical proactive work that is needed to create fundamental change for a more just society.
George Floyd's death was a horrific display of brutality, and what happened in Central Park to Christian Cooper - while less violent - was also a horrific display of privilege. These eve more
University of Kansas Medical Center: New Frontiers Pilot Awards Support COVID-19 Research
KANSAS CITY, Kansas, June 3 -- The University of Kansas Medical Center issued the following news:
If there is one thing the coronavirus pandemic has made clear, it's the necessity of translating, as quickly as possible, the discoveries made in medical laboratories into actual treatments, procedures and diagnostic tools that can help patients.
Frontiers: University of Kansas Clinical and Translational Science Institute has awarded three one-year $50,000 pilot grants to help scientists studying more
American Institute of Architects Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sarah Dodge, senior vice-president of advocacy and relationships at the American Institute of Architects, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the world's largest design organization, representing over 95,000 licensed architects and design professi more
American Sustainable Business Council Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- David Levine, president of the American Sustainable Business Council, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
On behalf of the American Sustainable Business Council's membership, which represents more than 250,000 businesses in all sectors, and the undersigned additional X businesses and business organizations, we ask that y more
Cancer Research Institute: 8th Annual Cancer Immunotherapy Month in June Celebrates Progress in Treatment, Advances in Research
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Cancer Research Institute issued the following news:
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization dedicated since 1953 to saving more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer, announced a series of public education and awareness offerings during its eighth annual Cancer Immunotherapy Month(TM) in June. The multimedia campaign aims to reach more than 5 million people globally to increase awareness of c more
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Eric Quaempts, director of Natural Resources Department at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Pendleton, Oregon, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers the fol more
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Ruth Ann Norton, president and CEO of the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, Baltimore, Maryland, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with the mission to break the link betwe more
HIV Medicine Association, Infectious Diseases Society Issue Joint Statement on Death of Floyd
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- The HIV Medicine Association issued the following statement joint statement by Chair Judith Feinberg and Thomas M. File, president of Infectious Diseases Society of America, on the death of George Floyd:
The incomprehensible death of George Floyd has left our country grieving and demands attention to the environment of disparities, inequities and structural racism in which it occurred. As infectious diseases and HIV health care providers, we stand against discrimi more
Infectious Diseases Society, HIV Medicine Association Issue Joint Statement on Death of Floyd
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following joint statement by President Thomas M. File Jr. and HIV Medicine Association Chair Judith Feinberg on the death of George Floyd:
The incomprehensible death of George Floyd has left our country grieving and demands attention to the environment of disparities, inequities and structural racism in which it occurred. As infectious diseases and HIV health care providers, we stand against discrimination in a more
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Douglas W. Craven, natural resources director at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Harbor Springs, Michigan, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) is pleased to submit these comments regarding the supplemental notice of propose more
National Parks Conservation Association Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Mark Wenzler, senior vice president of conservation programs at the National Parks Conservation Association, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
On behalf of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), we submit these comments on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EP more
National Tribal Air Association Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Wilfred J. Nabahe, chairman of the Executive Committee at the National Tribal Air Association, Flagstaff, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
The National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) submits these comments regarding the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking titled "Strengtheni more
New York Lawyers for Public Interest Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Ruthie Lazenby, legal fellow, and Rachel Spector, director of environmental justice program, at the New York Lawyers for the Public Interest have issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule entitled "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science". The comment was written on May 18, 2020, and posted on May 28, 2020:
* * *
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest respectfully submits these comments regarding the Supplemental Notice of P more
Oil Change International: Study Shows Wealthy Countries Must Begin a Managed Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Oil Change International issued the following news release on June 1:
Wealthy, diversified economies should be the first to phase out fossil fuel extraction and should cover the cost of a global phase-out, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Climate Policy.
The study - led by researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute and Oil Change International - is the first to explore how governments can fairly manage a rapid transition away from oi more
Policy Experts Praise Trump for U.S. Withdrawal From WHO: National Center for Public Policy Research
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release:
The National Center for Public Policy Research praised President Donald Trump for withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), three years after first calling for this separation.
"WHO is plagued by persistent wasteful spending, utter disregard for transparency, pervasive incompetence and failure to adhere to even basic democratic standards," the National Center wr more
RAND: Innovations During COVID-19 - Silver Lining or Threat to Patient Safety?
SANTA MONICA, California, June 2 -- RAND issued the following commentary:
With so much about COVID-19 unknown, during the first months of pandemic we read articles nearly daily about physicians trying something new to treat infected patients. This was not medicine as usual with nationwide guidelines and evidence-based treatments.
Nearly three months after the first cases, we still don't know what works best in this drastically altered world. Some of the ideas and innovations are outstanding--b more
Russia - Publish Data About COVID-19 in Institutional Care: Human Rights Watch
MOSCOW, Russia, June 2 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Russian authorities should publicly release detailed information about the spread of Covid-19 in state institutions for older people and people with disabilities, Human Rights Watch said. Releasing this information would allow state officials and private actors to respond effectively and prevent further deaths.
News media and charitable groups have highlighted dozens of known outbreaks in institutions, where in som more
Statewide Poll of Texas Parents Show Significant Gaps in Access to Resources and Elevated Stress Levels for Families
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Education Trust issued the following news release:
As state and district leaders in Texas are deciding how to best open schools, including retaining some form of distance learning, a new poll released by The Education Trust sheds light on Texas parents' thoughts on at-home learning. Nearly 9 in 10 (87%) parents are concerned about their children falling behind academically due to coronavirus-related school closures, and 3 out of 4 (74%) public school parents report higher more
TTP Investigation Reveals Google Is Profiting From Websites Disseminating Coronavirus Misinformation: Campaign for Accountability
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release:
Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a nonprofit watchdog group that runs the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), released a new report revealing that Google is profiting from Covid-19 misinformation by allowing websites that peddle hoaxes about the virus to use its advertising tools. The TTP investigation identified 97 misinformation websites that use Google's AdSense or DoubleClick and feature ads for brands and o more
WorldatWork: When Do Organizations Plan to Resume 'Normal' Operations?
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, June 2 -- WorldatWork issued the following news release:
More than two-thirds (67%) of organizations plan to resume, or have already resumed, "normal" operations by end of summer.
This is a key takeaway from The Back to Work Playbook survey conducted by WorldatWork and HALO Recognition.
The survey also addressed 1) which preventative safety measures are being implemented or are under consideration; 2) whether organizations are providing personal protective equipment (PP more
Sweeping New Report Provides U.S. Financial Regulators With Key Action Steps to Protect Financial Markets From Ongoing Climate Crisis
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release:
Climate change poses a systemic threat to the stability and competitiveness of U.S. financial markets, and financial regulators have the responsibility and the authority to better protect against that threat, according to a n more
