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Cultivate an 'Ambidextrous' Mindset for Entrepreneurial Success

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 12 -- [TNSscience] -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: * * * - In summary: - New research shows entrepreneurs who have the greatest success in raising money have an 'ambidextrous' mindset - Startup founders need to embrace a balanced use of efficiency and innovation related concepts to influence stakeholders - Entrepreneurs who clearly communicate their human, social and intellectual resources also have more funding success * * * New more

Caring for a Congenital Heart Defect, Beat By Beat

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- [TNSscience] -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * - Prenatal diagnosis and a collaborative approach to care empowers families to cope with the challenges of CHD * * * Five months before he was born, Jacob Anderson V was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition present at birth that causes the left side the heart to form incorrectly. "It was incredibly overwhelming," said Bianca Anderson of the diagno more

How Smartphones Are Affecting Our Relationships

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- [TNSscience] -- The Association for Psychological Science issued the following news: Whether at the supermarket, in the doctor's office, or in bed at night, it can be tempting to pick up the device and start scrolling through social media or text messages at any moment. But anyone who has done so in the presence of a close friend, family member, or romantic partner may have left that person feeling ignored, annoyed, or even pushed away. That's according to a growing body more

Machine Learning Algorithm Helps in the Search for New Drugs

LONDON, England, Feb. 11 -- [TNSscience] -- The University of Cambridge issued the following news release: Researchers have designed a machine learning algorithm for drug discovery which has been shown to be twice as efficient as the industry standard, which could accelerate the process of developing new treatments for disease. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, used their algorithm to identify four new molecules that activate a protein which is thought to be relevant for sym more

New Study Shows HPV Not Likely Transmittable Through the Hand

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 11 -- [TNSscience] -- McGill University issued the following news release: * * * - Researchers seek to answer longstanding debate * * * Commonly known as HPV, Human papillomavirus is a virus that infects the skin and genital area, in many cases leading to a variety of genital, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers in men and women. Strong evidence exists showing that penetrative genital sex and oral sex can transmit HPV. However, while HPV is also often detected in the hands more

Politics: President Donald Trump

Guerilla Projectionist and Artist Robin Bell Opens Show Next to White House

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- George Washington University issued the following news release: * * * - The GW Corcoran School of the Arts and Design presents Robin Bell's 'Open' installation of lights and projections * * * Robin Bell made a name for himself as the artist projecting social commentary on well-known venues in the Washington area; including phrases targeting President Donald Trump on the facade of the Trump International Hotel and fossil fuel awareness on the American Petroleum Institute more

PEN America: AMI's Attempts to Blackmail Journalists, Outlets Sinister Effort to Silence Investigative Reporting

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- PEN America issued the following statement by CEO Suzanne Nossel in response to the allegations of blackmail by National Enquirer publisher David Pecker made by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos and investigative journalist Ronan Farrow: "For a professed media company to attempt to blackmail individual journalists and news outlets in order to suppress investigative reporting represents a gross perversion of a business that can no longer hold itself out as a legitimate publis more

Remarks by Vice President Pence to DHS and CBP Personnel

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 8 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Pence to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection personnel: THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Deputy Commissioner Perez. Thank you for your leadership and thank you for your kind words, and thank you for your service to the nation. Will you all join me in thanking the Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection for the United States of America, Mr. Robert Perez more

Rep. Blaine's Bulletin: State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri, issued the following column: President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union Address this week, urging Congress to "reject the politics of revenge, resistance, and retribution -- and embrace the boundless potential of cooperation, compromise, and the common good." I viewed the speech as a much-needed reminder of why we should all be proud to be American. "As we have seen, when we are united, we can make astonishing strid more

Students Vie for Prizes in Three-Minute Thesis Competition

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Feb. 8 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release: "It felt like it went really fast," said a slightly breathless Nikolai Tcyrulnikov. "I know it was the three minutes, but when I was up there it seemed to go by much faster than that." Tcyrulnikov, a doctoral student in photochemical sciences, had taken the challenge of attempting to explain his thesis topic, "Pyridinium Salts: From Photoinduced Through-Space Electron Delocalization to Novel Sponta more

This Week's Developments in LGBTQ Nondiscrimination

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Freedom for All Americans issued the following news release: * * * - Multiple transgender soldiers attend State of the Union; several states advance bipartisan nondiscrimination measures * * * In his second State of the Union Address, President Trump made no mention of LGBTQ Americans, but did pledge to eradicate HIV and AIDS from the United States by 2030. Bipartisan bills prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ people have been introduced in several state legislature more

Veteran War Correspondent Charles Glass to Discuss Syrian Conflict at Baker Institute Feb. 11

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 8 -- Rice University issued the following news release: Veteran war correspondent Charles Glass will draw on his decadeslong career covering the Middle East to address crucial questions surrounding Syria's past, present and future in a presentation at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Feb. 11. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at www.bakerinstitute.org/events/1987. Who: Charles Glass, an author and journalist who served a more

English Language Unity Act Filed In 116th Congress

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- ProEnglish, an advocate of English language, issued the following news: The English Language Unity Act has been filed in the United States House of Representatives in the 116th Congress. The bill, also known as H.R. 997, has 5 original co-sponsors. H.R. 997 designates English as the nation's official language of governmental operations and establishes a uniform language requirement for the citizen naturalization process. H.R. 997 had the support of 73 members of the U.S more

FAMM Applauds Missouri House Special Committee on Criminal Justice for Passing Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Families Against Mandatory Minimums issued the following news release: Today the Missouri House Special Committee on Criminal Justice passed two important criminal justice reform bills, HB 113 and HB 352. HB 113, sponsored by Rep. Cody Smith (R - Carthage), would grant judges flexibility to depart from the statutory minimum sentence or required minimum prison term in some cases. HB 352, sponsored by Rep. Tom Hannegan (R- St. Charles), would grant parole eligibility to some more

Gallup Polling on 10 Key State of the Union Topics

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: President Donald Trump touched on a wide variety of issues in his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Gallup polling shows that Americans support some of his views but differ with him on others. Below are Trump's quotes on 10 of the key points from his speech and a roundup of Gallup polls addressing those points. * Bipartisanship "Victory is not winning for our p more

Governor Hutchinson Directs Transition of Arkansas National Guard Personnel From New Mexico Border to Texas

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed Adjutant General Mark Berry to move Arkansas National Guard personnel from New Mexico to Texas to assist with border security there. "Our National Guard assets were deployed at my direction to assist in a multistate effort to secure our southwest border," Governor Hutchinson said. "At this time, I have directed General Berry to shift those assets to Texas, w more

Jiang Presents Study on North Korea to Department of Defense

OMAHA, Nebraska, Feb. 7 -- Creighton University issued the following news release: A Creighton University political science professor and expert in Asia delivered a study last month to the Department of Defense, outlaying future approaches to North Korea as that nation works on building a nuclear arsenal. Maorong Jiang, PhD, director of Creighton's Asian World Center, has been watching drama unfold on the Korean Peninsula and the East Asian sphere of influence for decades and has concluded tha more

Public Citizen: Congress Must Pass Landmark Legislation to Stop Pharma Rip-Offs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by President Robert Weissman: Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act to allow the government to negotiate prices for Medicare Part D directly with pharmaceutical corporations and authorize generic competition when negotiations fail. Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and T more

Remarks by Vice President Pence to High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program Directors and Deputy Directors

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Pence to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program directors and deputy directors: THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. And why don't you join me in thanking Kellyanne Conway for her great work on the President's commission to combat opiate abuse and addiction, and for her great words today? Kellyanne, thank you so much. (Applause.) "It's an honor to be with all of you today. Director McDaniel, than more

Rep. Escobar Sends Letter to President Donald Trump Asking to Correct the Record and Apologize to El Pasoans

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to correct the record on his misleading State of the Union remarks about El Paso, a safe and vibrant border community, and to apologize to El Pasoans for misrepresenting their hometown. "El Paso has never been one of the most 'dangerous cities' in the country, and our safety and security has long been a point o more

Sen. Cruz: President Trump's Speech Was Strong, Highlighting Economic Boom Benefitting Texas

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Press coverage of Sen. Cruz's response to President Trump's State of the Union Address * * * Following President Trump's 2019 State of the Union address, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) shared with Texas and national press outlets his support for the president's message. "I thought it was a very strong speech," Sen. Cruz said on Fox News' 'Hannity.' "The president started off with the incredible successes more

U.S. Soy Sets Export Record in Market Year Ending September

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 7 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: Farmer investments in international markets produced strong results in the 2017-18 marketing year, despite trade dynamics developing as the export period closed. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. soybean farmers exported a record-breaking 2.6 billion bushels of U.S. soy and soy products, valued at more than $28 billion last market year. The U.S. also set a new record high in combined volu more

AAPA Statement in Response to President Trump's 2019 SOTU

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The American Association of Port Authorities issued the following news release: The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) the unified and recognized voice of America's seaports was pleased that President Donald Trump, last night in his second State of the Union speech, asked Congress to address issues of concern to the U.S. seaport industry. President Trump called "for a great rebuilding of America's crumbling infrastructure," for securing America's borders and more

Advocate for Entrepreneurs Praises President's 'Call to Action' for Bipartisanship and Common Sense Solutions

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: The nation's leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses congratulated President Donald Trump on his State of the Union speech, especially his call for new relationships and strategies to resolve America's most pressing challenges. According to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan, President Trump has outlined a vision and "call t more

Freedom for All Americans Issues Statement on President Trump State of Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Freedom for All Americans issued the following statement: Tonight President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, but with the exception of pledging to end the HIV epidemic, gave little indication that his administration will change its course of treatment towards LGBTQ Americans. During his remarks, six transgender service members sat in the audience as guests of members of Congress. Freedom for All Americans' CEO Masen Davis issued the following stateme more

Gatton's Ken Troske Helps Craft Milestone Federal Legislation

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 6 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: By Carl Nathe Patience and persistence can indeed pay dividends. Just ask University of Kentucky faculty member and administrator Ken Troske, the associate dean for graduate programs and outreach in the Gatton College of Business and Economics and Richard W. and Janis H. Furst Endowed Chair of Economics. Troske, who has served on a number of key panels advising members of the U.S. Congress over the years, was more

GMHC's Response to President Trump's Pledge to End AIDS

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- Gay Men's Health Crisis issued the following news release: * * * - GMHC's Response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Pledge to End AIDS in the United States by 2030 * * * GMHC has long said that, with the needed investments and the political will, we could end the AIDS epidemic. President Trump on Tuesday night seemed to acknowledge that we wouldn't accomplish that goal until we, as a country, committed to the cause. So: let's commit. Today, we're calling on more

Independent Community Bankers of America Urges Renomination of Fed Governor Miki Bowman

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following news release: * * * - Recently Confirmed Holder of Community Banking Seat Serving Partial Term * * * The Independent Community Bankers of America(R) (ICBA) recently urged President Donald Trump to renominate Michelle "Miki" Bowman for a full term as a member of the Federal Reserve Board. In a letter to Trump and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-Ohi more

National Marine Manufacturers Association Welcomes Key Industry Priorities in President Trump's State of the Union Address

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union Address last evening, marking the start of his administration's 2019 policy agenda. Included in the president's speech was a commitment to bipartisanship, infrastructure, and ratifying the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which NMMA welcomed. During his speech, President Trump called on Congress to produce an more

New Year, Same Misplaced Priorities: Trump's State of the Union Fails to Invest in Young People

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Young Invincibles, a non-profit that says its mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political and economic areas, issued the following news release: As President Donald Trump concludes his second State of the Union address, it's clear that his administration hasn't learned from its past mistakes and has once again charted a path forward that fails to prioritize and invest in programs that help young people achieve financial security. Throughout his a more

President Trump Challenged Us to Be a Great Nation Again

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: Following the State of the Union, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Hannity to share his reaction to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Whip Scalise highlighted the President's message of unity and American strength that was symbolized by the World War II veterans and Holocaust survivors in the gallery. Whip Scalise then discussed the President's more

Public Citizen Supports House Committee on Oversight & Reform's Advancement of For The People Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Lisa Gilbert, vice president of legislative affairs, and Craig Holman, government affairs lobbyist at Congress Watch: The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform today is considering the For the People Act (H.R. 1). The bill is the most sweeping pro-democracy and anti-corruption legislation of the past 50 years. Public Citizen's Craig Holman and Lisa Gilbert submitted written testimony to the committee in support of the more

Public Citizen: Trump's CFPB Director Threatens to Fill Swamp With Loan Sharks

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Bartlett Naylor, financial policy advocate at Congress Watch: Today, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed to eliminate safeguards for consumers seeking payday or auto title loans. The proposal would amend an Obama-era consumer protection rule and remove requirements that lenders assess whether borrowers have the ability to repay their loans. "When President Donald Trump picked Kathy Kraninger to dir more

Rep. Langevin Statement on President Trump's 2019 State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, a member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's 2019 State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump had the opportunity to unite a nation riven by the trauma of an unprecedented 35 day government shutdown. While the President did touch on many important challenges facing our nation, too often he returned to proposals like a border wall more

Rep. McCarthy Praises Trump Administration on Updating Decade-Old Science to Maximize Water Supplies in California

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released a Biological Assessment on the Long Term Coordinated Operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project, completing an assessment advocated by Congressman Kevin McCarthy. This is important in updating various regulations governing water supplies in California, including exports from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to communities in the Central Vall more

Rep. Rouzer Statement on State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement below following President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address: "President Trump laid out a visionary agenda for a strong, secure and more prosperous America. Tremendous progress has already been made on many fronts. "And if every member of Congress would be willing to come to the table to negotiate with the President, there is no limit to the incredible progress that could be achieved to strengthen more

Sen. Durbin Meets With William Barr, President Trump's AG Nominee

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today met with President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Attorney General, William Barr. In today's meeting, Durbin continued to press Mr. Barr on his views regarding transparency for Special Counsel Mueller's findings, immigration, criminal justice reform, executive power, and voting rights. "In today's meeti more

U.S. PIRG Response to the 2019 State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: * * * - With prescription drugs and infrastructure on the table, we could see rare, bipartisan progress at the federal level * * * In his second State of the Union address, President Donald Trump highlighted, among other topics, the need to rebuild America's infrastructure and reign in the cost of prescription drugs, two issues with considerable bipartisan support. The following U.S. PIRG expert more

UNH Expert to Comment on U.S. Infrastructure After Trump's State of the Union

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Feb. 6 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: In his second State of the Union address, President Donald Trump focused on key areas where he proposed to make significant changes, among those were improvements to the highways and byways in the United States. However, unlike last year, his infrastructure plan contained few details and left lawmakers on both sides wondering about the ability to pass a bill. Jennifer Jacobs, a professor of civi more

Water Environment Federation Member to Testify to Congress

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Water Environment Federation issued the following news release: Charlotte (N.C.) Water Director Angela Lee will speak during a Feb. 7 hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Lee will be testifying during the hearing, titled "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation's Infrastructure Cannot Wait." The committee will hear testimony from state and local government officials, along with leader more

A Trump National Emergency Would Be 'Risky' Business

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news release: * * * - Five questions with national security law expert Matthew Waxman * * * In his standoff with Congress over funding for a wall on the southern U.S. border, President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he might invoke emergency powers to obtain the $5 billion in funding he wants for construction. The wall impasse caused a partial government shutdown for 35 days, and Trump now says he may declare a national emerg more

Brooks Announces Tyler Trent's Parents As Guests for President's State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Susan W. Brooks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) is pleased to announce Tony and Kelly Trent as her guests to the President's State of the Union Address. Tony and Kelly of Carmel, Indiana, are the parents of Tyler Trent, a young Purdue super fan who dedicated his life to inspiring and helping others. Tyler lost his battle with cancer earlier this year, but his passion and optimistic outlook on life continue to touc more

Former Navy Pilot Receives Treatment Under Federal Right to Try Law

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following news: Former U.S. Navy pilot Matt Bellina lives with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and since the time of his diagnosis in 2014, he had exhausted the treatment options available to him. But he successfully fought for the right to try investigational treatments so that he and others in his situation could have hope. Today, the Goldwater Institute is pleased to learn that Bellina is undergoing treatment for ALS under t more

Mantella, Peters Hope Trump Addresses Lifelong Learning in State of the Union Address

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: While President Donald Trump is expected to talk about immigration, border security and criminal justice reform in his second State of the Union address, Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella said she hopes the president also touches on lifelong learning. Mantella will attend the State of the Union on February 5 as a guest of U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.). Mantella said lifelong learning is an more

National Employment Law Project: On Two Years of Trump and the Damage Done to America's Workers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Executive Director Christine Owens: "In his two years in office, President Donald Trump has taken our country backwards in ways that undermine America's working people and tear at the moral fabric of our nation. "He has damaged our country by, among other things, shamelessly stoking fear and hatred for political purposes; giving cover and encouragement to white supremacists; and attempting to demonize a more

NYS Counties Urge President Trump, Congress to Avoid Another ShutDown

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 5 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release: As President Donald Trump prepares to present the State of the Union Address to Congress and the American people, a resolution by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) urges federal leaders to work together for the good of the nation. A good starting point would be a full year of funding for the remainder of the federal agencies. About two thirds of the federal government was f more

Public Citizen: Rao Must Pledge to Recuse Herself in Cases Involving Regulations She Reviewed at OIRA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Amit Narang, regulatory policy advocate at Congress Watch: Today, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for Neomi Rao, President Donald Trump's pick to fill Brett Kavanaugh's former seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Rao currently serves as administrator of the U.S. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), the White House office that reviews federal regulations. Rao more

Rep. Allen Reacts to the State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following statement after attending President Trump's 2019 State of the Union address in the House Chamber: "Over the last year, Congress worked hand-in-hand with President Donald Trump to sign historic pieces of legislation into law that have unleashed the economic potential of America and helped secure our nation, from rolling back Dodd-Frank to combatting the opioid crisis to providing certainty to rural America in a 5-year Farm Bi more

Rep. Cheney Announces Her Invited Guest for the State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Liz Cheney announced today that she has invited Rabbi Zalman Mendelsohn of the Chabad Lubavitch of Wyoming in Jackson to be her guest for tonight's State of the Union address delivered by President Donald Trump. "I'm thrilled that Rabbi Zalman will be joining me for the President's speech this evening," Congresswoman Cheney said. "I am blessed to call Rabbi Zalman and his wife Raizy my friends an more

Rep. Guest's Statements Following State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Tonight, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) and his wife, Haley Guest, attended President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. Following the President's address, Congressman Guest released the following video containing his comments on the State of the Union Address. In his comments, Congressman Guest echoed President Trump's call for bipartisanship. "In his address to our nation, President Trump c more

Rep. Moolenaar Statement on the State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following statement: Today, President Donald Trump spoke to a joint session of Congress and presented his State of the Union address. Congressman John Moolenaar attended the speech and made the following statement: "The state of the union is strong. Unemployment is under four percent, millions of jobs have been created, and tax rates are lower. It's time for both parties to come to the table and work together with the president more

Rep. Roy Issues Statement on His Guest for State of Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following statement regarding his guest Brandon Judd for the State of the Union Address: "It is an honor to be joined by Brandon Judd, the president of the National Border Patrol Council, for President Donald Trump's second State of the Union Address. Mr. Judd has a long history of serving this country. "Few have more experience and more knowledge of what it takes to ensure America stays a sovereign and secure nation than Mr. Judd. "He more

Scholar Warns Nation Faces Risks on Election Legitimacy

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release: In his keynote address opening a national symposium at The University of Akron on the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution on Jan. 25, respected Washington-based political scholar Norman Ornstein warned that our existing laws governing continuity of government in a crisis are inadequate to the current reality and desperately in need of updating. Not that he expects Congress to act anytime soon. more

Sen. Durbin Meets Aurora Air Traffic Controller, His Guest for President Trump's State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Toby Hauck, who will be his guest for President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. Toby, an Aurora, Illinois, air traffic controller and Air Force veteran, was one of the more than 8,000 federal employees in Illinois who were impacted by President Trump's 35-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. During the shutdown, Du more

Sen. John Kennedy Invites Senate Custodian As His Guest To Attend the State of the Union

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The office of Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) invited Justina Pettway to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Pettway serves as a custodian in the Russell Senate Office Building through Goodwill of Greater Washington's AbilityOne program. Pettway was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and she is very dedicated to her job. This is the second year in a row that Sen. Kennedy has invite more

Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Nomination of David Bernhardt to Be Interior Secretary

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump announced he would nominate David Bernhardt to be Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI). "I strongly support David Bernhardt to serve as the next Secretary of the Interior. He already has helped the Department accomplish a great deal for Ala more

AFJ: Rao Should Not Be Confirmed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Alliance for Justice issued the following statement: Alliance for Justice today released a research report on the record of Neomi Rao, President Donald Trump's nominee to take the D.C. Circuit court seat formerly held by Brett Kavanaugh. AFJ President Nan Aron made the following statement: "Neomi Rao's record of offensive statements about women, sexual assault survivors, LGBTQ people, people of color and the environment is matched only by her track record of advancing more

Boise to Host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 4 -- Boise State University issued the following news release: Boise State University has been selected as an institute partner for the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, Boise State will host 25 of Africa's bright, emerging public management leaders for a six-week leadership institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (Y more

CNN to Live Stream President Trump's State of the Union Address and the Democratic Response

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- CNN, a television channel owned by Time Warner's Turner Broadcasting System, issued the following press room announcement: CNN's coverage of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the Democratic Response will be streamed live in its entirety to CNN.com's homepage and across mobile devices via CNN's apps for iOS and Android. The State of the Union address and Democratic Response can also be viewed, without requiring log-in to a cable provider, on CNN more

Gallup: Solid Majority Still Opposes New Construction on Border Wall

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: * * * - 60% oppose significant new construction on border walls - 57% opposed it in June, as the issue heated up ahead of midterm elections - 81% support a path to citizenship for immigrants in the U.S. illegally * * * Sixty percent of Americans oppose major new construction of walls along the U.S.-Mexico border -- the goal behind President Donald Trump's budget show more

Harper Congratulated on Pending Nomination to NCUA Board

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: "NASCUS looks forward to developing a productive working relationship with Todd Harper," said NASCUS President and CEO Lucy Ito. President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Harper to the board Feb. 1. "If confirmed, we are confident that Mr. Harper will work with NCUA Board Chairman McWatters to strengthen the credit union system by easing credit unions' regulatory b more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Presidential Tax Disclosure Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill to require publication of President's tax returns filed as Ways and Means Committee's Oversight Subcommittee prepares for hearing tomorrow on presidential tax returns * * * Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) introduced legislation today to require that anyone holding the office of President of the United States make his or her tax ret more

Sen. Durbin to Host Aurora Air Traffic Controller for President Trump's State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) will host Toby Hauck as his guest for President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. Toby, an Aurora, Illinois, air traffic controller and Air Force veteran, was one of the more than 8,000 federal employees in Illinois who were impacted by President Trump's 35-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. During the shutdown, Durbin met with T more

Sen. Rand Paul: Instead of Condemning President Trump on War, Senate Should Applaud Him for Declaring Victory

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The office of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) urged support for President Donald Trump's efforts to declare victory and bring more American troops home. He also spoke out against the bipartisan consensus for endless war. "I'm tired of America always doing everybody else's fighting. I'm tired of America always paying for everybody else's war," Dr. Paul stated in his speech. "So I would more

Union of Concerned Scientists: Bernhardt Could Continue or Even Increase Damage Done to DOI in the Trump Era

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement: President Donald Trump today announced he will nominate David Bernhardt as the next secretary of the Interior, replacing scandal-tarred Ryan Zinke. Bernhardt's nomination signals the president's clear intention to offer more of the same and spurn the opportunity to reverse the damage done to the Department of the Interior (DOI) under Zinke, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). Below is a s more

United Automobile Workers Represented at State of the Union Address

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * - UAW Lordstown and Warren local presidents to attend as guests of Ryan, Levin * * * Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), vice chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee, and Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), co-chair of the U.S. House Manufacturing Caucus, have invited UAW Presidents Ghana Goodwin-Dye (Warren Local 909) and Dave Green (Youngstown Local 1112) to attend President D more

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AIHA Releases Its First-Ever Biennial State of AIHA Research Report

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 8 -- The American Industrial Hygiene Association issued the following news release: * * * - The State of AIHA Research Report provides readers with a deep dive into the trends that affected the IH/OH industry in 2018-2019. * * * The American Industrial Hygiene Association released today its first biennial State of AIHA Research Report. The report is an analysis of the trends and issues affecting the field of industrial hygiene and occupational health, including the c more

Alliance for the Great Lakes: Water Affordability - Current Efforts Are Just Drop in Bucket

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 8 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement: Yesterday, Great Lakes Today and American Public Media released a new investigative report - So Close, So Costly. The nine-month investigation examined the cost of drinking water in six Great Lakes cities: Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Detroit, Buffalo, and Duluth. The reporters found costs rising at alarming rates, impacting poor families the most. In response to the report, Alliance for the Great Lak more

FGA Responds to CEA Report on Impact of Expanding Affordable Insurance Options

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news: Today, the White House Council of Economic Advisors released a report predicting expanding access to association health plans and short-term plans would result in billions of dollars of benefits per year. The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds the Trump administration's leadership on expanding health insurance options for consumers and millions of uninsured Americans. Health insur more

Innovation and Technology Keep Illinois Top Soybean Production State in 2018

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Feb. 8 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following news release: Illinois remained in the number one position for state soybean production in 2018, according to USDA's crop production 2018 summary report. Favorable growing conditions, technology and innovation have led to the title five of the last six seasons. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates Illinois farmers raised 698.7 million bushels of soybeans on 10.7 million harvested acr more

Internet Association Issues Statement on U.S. Trade Representative Special 301 Review

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Internet Association issued the following statement by Trade Policy Director on the agency's submission of the 2019 Special 301 Review to the U.S. Trade Representative: "Other countries are attempting to chip away at America's innovation-oriented copyright framework, and the internet industry urges USTR to include a substantive discussion of this issue in their 2019 Special 301 Report. "America's copyright framework has created immense benefits for consumers, content more

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues 18 Research Articles in February 2019 Edition

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published 18 research articles on the following topics in its February 2019 edition: * A Simple Screening Tool to Predict Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Emergency General Surgery * Adequacy of Inclusion of Older Adults in NIH-Funded Phase III Clinical Trials * AGS Report on Engagement Related to the NIH Inclusion Across the Lifespan Policy * Associa more

New Report Shows There Were as Many as 93,497 Ads on Armslist.Com Last Year Offering Guns for Sale in Florida With No Background Check Required

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 8 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release: * * * - Report Comes As the Florida Legislature Considers Legislation That Would Require Criminal Background Checks for All Gun Sales - New Website Lets Users See Where in Florida Gun Sales Were Posted on Armslist.com * * * The Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today responded a more

PEN America: White House's Refusal to Report to Congress on Khashoggi Killing a Disgrace

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- PEN America issued the following statement: In response to the Trump administration's refusal to meet the deadline to respond to Congress's invocation of the Global Magnitsky Act--legally requiring President Trump to determine which individuals the U.S. government has found to be responsible for any gross violation of Jamal Khashoggi's internationally recognized human rights and state whether he intends to impose sanctions on them--PEN America issued the following statement: more

PhRMA Decries Damaging Foreign Practices in Special 301 Filing

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America issued the following news release: The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) today urged the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to take immediate action to address serious and growing market access and intellectual property barriers in top overseas markets. In its submission for USTR's annual Special 301 Report, PhRMA called on the Trump administration to name Canada, Japa more

Prior Dengue Virus Infection May Cause Severe Outcomes Following Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy, Mount Sinai Study Shows

NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: Women who have previously been infected with dengue virus may be at risk for increased damage to their fetuses and placentas if they should later become infected with the Zika virus, researchers from the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai report. This study is the first to report a possible mechanism for the enhancement of Zika virus progression during pregn more

TWU Blasts American Airlines, Southwest Airlines CEO for Hiding Compliance Failures, Severely Jeopardizing Safety

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The Transport Workers Union of America issued the following news release: On February 6, Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen sent letters to American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly, demanding they stop covering up airline maintenance program compliance erros. The letters come on the heels of a bombshell report by CBS Morning News, in which aircraft maintenance technicians from both airlines tal more

USC's Research Study 'Inclusion in Director's Chair' Excludes Latinos in Its Research, Los Angeles Times Reporter Fails to Ask Why

PASADENA, California, Feb. 8 -- The National Hispanic Media Coalition issued the following news release: The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) today has lambasted both the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's recent study, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair", for excluding Latinos as part of its research and findings, as well as Los Angeles Times reporter Jen Yamato for failing to follow up with the study's researchers as to why Latinos were not included. The USC report tracked race, ge more

Better-Designed Regulatory Processes Crucial to Meeting Evolving Grid Needs, Report Finds

BOULDER, Colorado, Feb. 7 -- Rocky Mountain Institute issued the following news release: * * * - New Rocky Mountain Institute report examines key lessons from utility regulatory reform processes in 10 states; offers recommendations to design more effective initiatives * * * Significant changes in grid technology, customer demands and public policy priorities have prompted efforts across the country to update utility business models and their associated regulations. Ensuring the processes use more

ELPC Sues US EPA for Compliance Plan to Reduce Phosphorus Pollution in Western Lake Erie

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 7 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * - ELPC asks Court to keep EPA on Schedule to Clean Up Lake Erie * * * The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) today filed a new related lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio challenging the United States Environmental Protection Agency's approval of an Ohio EPA July 2018 report as legally inadequate. The Ohio EPA's 2018 report provided no effec more

India Climbs Eight Places in Global IP Rankings

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) today released its seventh annual International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, "Inspiring Tomorrow," which analyzes the IP climate in 50 world economies. The report ranks economies based on 45 unique indicators that are critical to an innovation-led economy supported by robust patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets protection. T more

Indonesia Ranks 45th on U.S. Chamber's International IP Index

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - Findings illustrate positive steps in Indonesia's IP framework * * * The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) today released its seventh annual International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, "Inspiring Tomorrow," which analyzes the IP climate in 50 world economies. The report ranks economies based on 45 unique indicators that are critical to an innovation-led economy su more

Malaysia Ranks 24th in U.S. Chamber's International IP Index

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - Score Improves from Previous Ranking * * * The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) today released its seventh annual International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, "Inspiring Tomorrow," which analyzes the IP climate in 50 world economies. The report ranks economies based on 45 unique indicators that are critical to an innovation-led economy supported by robust patent, more

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in January

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Mortgage Bankers Association issued the following news release: Mortgage credit availability increased in January according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from Ellie Mae's AllRegs(R) Market Clarity(R) business information tool. The MCAI rose 2.3 percent to 179.0 in January. A decline in the MCAI indicates that lending standards are tightening, while increases in the index are in more

New ASTM International Standard Defines Aircraft Braking Terms

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- ASTM International, an international organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: ASTM International's committee on vehicle-pavement systems (E17) has approved a new standard that for the first time provides a global template for industry terminology related to aircraft landing distance calculation methods and assessments. "For the fir more

New Report Highlights How Toxic 'Accidents Waiting to Happen' Threaten U.S. Waterways

SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 7 -- Environment Washington issued the following news release: * * * - Study details threats to clean water from five types of facilities, even as the Trump administration seeks to roll back protections * * * Facilities storing billions of gallons of toxic waste threaten America's rivers and millions of people who live near them, according to a new report from the Environment Washington Research & Policy Center, WashPIRG Education Fund and the Frontier Group. Entitl more

New Report Highlights How Toxic 'Accidents Waiting to Happen' Threaten U.S. Waterways

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * - Study details threats to clean water from five types of facilities, even as the Trump administration seeks to roll back protections * * * Facilities storing billions of gallons of toxic waste threaten America's rivers and millions of people who live near them, according to a new report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and the F more

New Report Highlights How Toxic 'Accidents Waiting to Happen' Threaten U.S. Waterways

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 7 -- Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * - Study details threats to clean water from five types of facilities, even as the Trump administration seeks to roll back protections * * * Facilities storing billions of gallons of toxic waste threaten America's rivers and millions of people who live near them, according to a new report from the Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center, NJPIRG Education Fund and t more

New Report Highlights How Toxic 'Accidents Waiting to Happen' Threaten U.S. Waterways

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 7 -- Environment Florida issued the following news release: * * * - Study details threats to clean water from five types of facilities, even as the Trump administration seeks to roll back protections * * * Facilities storing billions of gallons of toxic waste threaten America's rivers and millions of people who live near them, according to a new report from the Environment Florida Research & Policy Center, Florida PIRG Education Fund and the Frontier Group. Enti more

New Report Shows There Were as Many as 14,608 Ads on Armslist.Com Last Year Offering Guns for Sale in New Hampshire With No Background Check Required

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 7 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release: * * * - Report Comes As New Hampshire Legislature Considers HB 109, Legislation That Would Require Background Checks for All Commercial Gun Sales - New Website Lets Users See Where In New Hampshire Gun Sales Were Posted on Armslist.com * * * The New Hampshire chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun more

NPR's 'Hidden Brain' Wins American Psychoanalytic Association's 2019 Journalism Award

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The American Psychoanalytic Association issued the following news release: The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) will present its 2019 Award for Excellence in Journalism to NPR's Hidden Brain podcast. The episode"Why Now", which aired on February 5, 2018, was selected for its profound analysis of the psychological forces behind the #MeToo movement. "This excellent piece of journalism is an inspiration to women who are wondering, perhaps struggling with whether to more

NYSSBA Report Finds Bus Driver Shortages Plague New York State Schools

LATHAM, New York, Feb. 7 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following news release: More than eight in 10 school transportation directors in New York consider driver shortage either their "number one" problem/concern (60 percent) or a "major" problem/concern (23 percent), according to a report by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA), New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) and National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT). A shortag more

Report: Retail Cannabis Tax Revenues Surpass $1 Billion in 2018

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: State and local excise tax collections on retail adult-use cannabis sales surpassed $1 billion in 2018 -- a 57 percent increase over 2017 levels, according to data compiled by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Annual excise tax revenues on adult-use cannabis sales ($1.04 billion) rivaled those for all forms of alcohol $(1.16 billion), the group reported. State-speci more

Report: Unpublished FTC Data About Debt Collection Complaints Shed Light on Reported Law Violations by Collectors

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 7 -- The National Consumer Law Center issued the following news release: * * * - National Consumer Law Center Report Analyzes Nearly 700,000 Consumer Complaints from 2017 for 50 States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico - Download the full report and access debt collection fact sheets (national, state, and District of Columbia) a map of the number of complaints per capita in each state, and information about the companies that received the most complaints: bit. more

SFI Ranks Among the World's Top 'Think Tanks' for 2018

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 7 -- Santa Fe Institute issued the following news release: The Santa Fe Institute again has ranked among the world's top science and technology and transdisciplinary think tanks. The 2018 Global Think Tank Report, just released by the Think Tank & Civil Societies Program of the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, places SFI #25 among the world's "Top Science and Technology Think Tanks" and #25 among the world's "Best Transdisciplinary Research Think T more

Singapore Ranks 10th on US Chamber's International IP Index

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - Recognized as a global leader in online copyright enforcement * * * The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) today released its seventh annual International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, "Inspiring Tomorrow," which analyses the IP climate in 50 global economies. The report ranks economies based on 45 unique indicators that are critical to an innovation-led economy su more

Study: Patients With Endometriosis Report Relief From Cannabis

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 7 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Women with endometriosis report that cannabis is most effective at self-managing their pain, according to data published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Australian researchers surveyed 484 endometriosis patients with regard to self-management strategies. Respondents reported that cannabis was the most effective option to relieve pain symptoms (ra more

Tools and Equipment Purchasing Decisions Largely Driven by Warranty and Word of Mouth

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 7 -- The Auto Care Association issued the following news release: * * * - New Tools and Equipment Purchasing Trends Study enables buyers to make informed and strategic decisions when buying products * * * The Auto Care Association today announced the release of its latest market intelligence research publication, Purchasing Trends Study - Tools and Equipment 2018. The report defines and explores the key factors influencing current and future purchasing decisions of p more

U.S. Chamber Releases 2019 International IP Index

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * - Latest Report Ranks IP Climate in 50 World Economies, Lays Out IP Roadmap for 21st Century Knowledge-Based Economy * * * The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) today released its International IP Index, "Inspiring Tomorrow," which assesses the intellectual property (IP) environments of 50 world economies. Covering all forms of IP, the report highlights movement in almo more

CCIA Asks USTR to Note, Fight Growing Copyright Trade Violations in Annual Report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news: With Europe poised to enact additional copyright policies that will likely have significant negative consequences for the digital economy, the Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted examples of resulting problems to the United States Trade Representative. In comments filed ahead of the Thursday deadline, CCIA is asking USTR to note in the upcoming Special 301 report that these more

CPJ Calls on Thailand to Account for Missing Vietnamese Blogger

BANGKOK, Thailand, Feb. 6 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news: The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Thai authorities to investigate the disappearance of Vietnamese blogger Truong Duy Nhat, publicly report on that investigation's findings, and take all measures to ensure that the journalist has not been illegally abducted or detained. Nhat, a blogger with the U.S. Congress-funded broadcaster Radio Free Asia (RFA), has been missing in Thailand since more

Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Squanders Opportunity to Address Climate Change in State of the Union

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Elizabeth Gore: "For the third year in a row, President Trump has addressed Congress and failed to mention one of the biggest threats facing us - climate change. "It was another squandered opportunity to show American leadership for the clean energy future. "Since the last State of the Union address, we've seen more extreme weather events, more severe damage linked to climate change, and more

Food Research & Action Center: What's Missing From President's State of Union Address?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Food Research and Action Center issued the following statement by President James D. Weill: "While the economy and job market have improved for many since the Great Recession, they fall far short for millions of low- and moderate-income people. According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve, in 2017, four in 10 adults said they wouldn't be able to come up with $400 in an emergency without sliding into debt or having to sell some of their possessions. "The recen more

HHS Issues Call for Comments on Pain Task Force Report - AMTA Comments

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The American Massage Therapy Association issued the following news release: As AMTA announced in early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through an Inter-Agency Task Force, has published a draft report on pain management best practices. This draft calls for individualized, patient-centered pain management, and it includes recommendations related to massage therapy. Your Opportunity to Comment AMTA has provided its comments to the ta more

New Article Compares Mortality Risk in Patients on Dialysis Versus Patients With Some Cancers

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - American Journal of Kidney Diseases report highlights need for more resources * * * A new article published today in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD) that compared the mortality rate between dialysis patients and patients with several types of solid-organ cancers points to the need for innovations to improve survival on dialysis therapy. The scientists evaluated a broad, population-ba more

New Report Identifies the 'Nasty Nine' Biggest Threats to Florida's Coasts

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * - Ocean Conservancy releases report laying out what it will take to bring Florida's coasts back from the brink. * * * In a new report released today, Ocean Conservancy has identified the nine most urgent threats facing Florida's coasts and oceans, including harmful algal blooms, sea level rise, and pollution. The report outlines what's at stake for the state and its communities, and how we can collectively c more

New Report Shows There Were as Many as 28,818 Ads on Armslist.Com Last Year Offering Guns for Sale in Minnesota With No Background Check Required

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release: * * * - Report Comes As Minnesota Legislature Considers HF 8 and SF 434, Legislation That Would Require Background Checks for All Gun Sales - New Website Lets Users See Where In Minnesota Gun Sales Were Posted on Armslist.com * * * The Minnesota chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, today more

PIA Predicts Another Favorable Year for Print in 2019 State of the Industry Report

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- The Printing Industries of America issued the following news: Printing Industries of America released today its 2019 State of the Industry Report providing a detailed outlook of current conditions within the printing industry from an economic, legislative, and regulatory perspective. Prepared by the Printing Industries of America's in-house experts each year, the report consists of an overview from the Center for Print Economics and Management as well as Gove more

Poland: Women's Rights Activists Targeted

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 6 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Attacks by Government Put Women, Services at Risk * * * The Polish government is targeting women's rights activists and organizations, putting women's rights and safety at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. More than two years after the first mass protests against efforts to further restrict abortion access, the ruling Law and Justice (Prawo i Sprawiedliwosc, PiS) party is attack more

Report: Californians Facing Public Health Impacts Related to Climate Change

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * - Vulnerable communities suffering most severe health implications * * * Climate change is altering seasonal patterns in California and ramping up the severity and frequency of deadly weather events. According to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), these changes, such as hotter days, an extended and more deadly fire season, and record-br more

Statement From 350.org on Fourth Warmest Year in Continued Global Warming

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: A report released today by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that 2018 is the fourth warmest year in a continued global warming trend Hoda Baraka Global Communications Director said: "The annual release of global temperature data from climate experts at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are a red screaming alarm bell that we must stop the fossil fuel ind more

Student Participation and Performance in Advanced Placement Rise in Tandem

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The College Board issued the following news release: * * * - College Board Introduces New, Free Resources to Support AP Students * * * With the class of 2018, more students than ever are participating and excelling in Advanced Placement(R) (AP(R)) Exams. More than 1.24 million students in the class of 2018 took 4.22 million AP Exams in public high schools nationwide, according to the AP Program Results: Class of 2018 report released today. Over the last 10 years, the num more

Study Shows Need for Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers Remains High in 64 Percent of Communities Studied

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - American Stroke Association Meeting Report: POSTER SESSION I - Poster Board Number LBP21 / Presentation Number LBP21 - The need for Thrombectomy-capable Stroke Centers (TSC) certification remains high as the study finds 64 percent of areas are classified as very high/high need areas due to a maximum drive time of 30 minutes. * * * The need for Thrombectomy-capable Stroke Centers (TSC) certific more

Synopsys and SAE International Release New Study Highlighting Critical Cybersecurity Risks in the Automotive Industry

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- SAE International issued the following news: Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and SAE International today released the report, Securing the Modern Vehicle: A Study of Automotive Industry Cybersecurity Practices. Based on a survey of global automotive manufacturers and suppliers conducted by Ponemon Institute, the report highlights critical cybersecurity challenges and deficiencies affecting many organizations in the automotive industry. The study found that 84 p more

Target: Stroke Program Demonstrates Substantially Improved Outcomes in Adherence to Stroke Care Guidelines, Phase III Kicks Off

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * - American Stroke Association Meeting Report: POSTER SESSION I - Poster Board Number LBP9 / Presentation Number LBP9 - There was substantial further improvement in time to alteplase administration in GWTG-Stroke hospitals after implementation of Target: Stroke Phase II achieving door-to-needle times within 60 minutes for 75 percent or more of acute ischemic stroke patients. - Target: Stroke Phase more

The State CIO Operating Model: Bridging Trends and Action

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 6 -- The National Association of State Chief Information Officers issued the following news release: The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has released a third report in a series on the topic of "multisourcing" and a new state CIO operating model. This paper presents a maturity model and a set of dimensions that describe the journey along that maturity curve. Multisourcing encompasses several dimensions from cost accountability to operat more

When the Insurance Company Monitors Your Driving in Real Time Does It Help?

CATONSVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New research finds that it helps on a number of levels, from safety to consumer cost Key Takeaways: - Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) is an auto insurance innovation that uses on-board technology to monitor and report drivers' real time driving behavior. - Users are voluntary participants who are willing to participate in the program for up to 6 months. more

Whistleblower: LSU Vet School Buys Dogs From Shelter for Deadly Training Labs

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 6 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Shelter Calls Transactions 'Adoptions' - PETA Files Complaints After E-Mail Correspondence Indicates Apparent Violations of Animal-Welfare, Open Records Laws * * * Armed with a whistleblower report and extensive e-mail evidence that Louisiana State University (LSU) purchased at least 70 live dogs from a Baton Rouge animal shelter last year for use by its School of Veterin more

Woods Hole Research Center: 2018 Found to Be Fourth Hottest Year

FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- Woods Hole Research Center issued the following statement by Deputy Director Max Holmes on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's report that 2018 was the fourth hottest year in recorded history: "The release of this report was delayed by the government shutdown and we thank those scientists who worked to get it out as fast as they did. "This data--produced by the executive branch of our federal government--shows the predictions and models of c more

ACLU and ACLU of Alabama Issue Statement on Decision Not to Prosecute Police Officer Who Shot E.J. Bradford in the Back

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama issued the following statement on the decision not to prosecute police officer who shot E.J. Bradford in the back: The Attorney General of Alabama today issued a report declining to prosecute the police officer who shot and killed E.J. Bradford, a Black man who according to witnesses was trying to protect people during an active shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Al. The officer's name has not been publicly more

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis & Vascular Biology Journal Issues 15 Research Articles in February 2019 Edition

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, a journal from the American Heart Association, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its February 2019 edition: * 18F-Sodium Fluoride Imaging of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Ambulatory Patients With Diabetes Mellitus * Admission Levels of DKK1 (Dickkopf-1) Are Associated With Future Cardiovascular Death in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Insights From the PLATO Trial * Angiotensinogen and Meg more

Department of Defense Report Outlines Steps the U.S. Should Take to Respect and Protect Civilians in Its Military Operations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- InterAction issued the following news release: On February 4, the U.S. Department of Defense released a redacted study report commissioned by General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on civilian casualties resulting from U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) military operations between 2015 and 2017. InterAction welcomes this Pentagon initiative to critically examine how it accounts for civilian casualties in U.S. military o more

Illegal Aliens Incarcerated As Much As Five Times Rate of Legal Residents, Says New FAIR Study

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: Illegal aliens are incarcerated as much as five times the rate of legal residents - and on average three times the rate of legal residents - in states where they are most heavily concentrated, according to a new study published by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). The study analyzes the most recent illegal alien incarceration data available from the federal government's more

Impacts of Climate Change on Real Estate Highlight Need for a Better Understanding of Risk Assessment Practices, Says New Report From ULI and Heitman

LONDON, England, Feb. 5 -- The Urban Land Institute issued the following news release: A new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global multidisciplinary real estate organization, and Heitman LLC (Heitman), a global real estate investment management firm, points to the pressing need for greater understanding throughout the industry of the investment risks posed by the impacts of climate change. It also highlights proactive measures by Heitman and other leading firms to stay at the for more

January 2019 Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business

TEMPE, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The Institute for Supply Management issued the following news release: * * * - This report reflects the recently completed annual adjustments to the seasonal factors used to calculate the indexes. * * * Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in January for the 108th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM(R) Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, CPSM, C. more

New Study: Multiple Dangerous Pesticides Found in Food Made and Sold by Kroger, Walmart, Costco and Albertsons

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 -- Environment Texas issued the following news release: Testing released today found store and name-brand foods produced and sold by the top four U.S. food retailers contain residues of toxic pesticides linked to a range of serious health and environmental problems. The foods were purchased in 15 cities across the country by Friends of the Earth and a number of allies, including Environment Texas. The report found that oat cereals, apples, applesauce, spinach and pinto be more

Prior Authorization Hurdles Have Led to Serious Adverse Events

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: More than one-quarter of physicians (28 percent) report the prior authorization process required by health insurers for certain drugs, tests and treatments have led to serious or life-threatening events for their patients, according to new survey results released today by the American Medical Association (AMA). The AMA survey of 1,000 practicing physicians found that prior authorization continues t more

Private Prison Risk to Public Pensions Exposed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * - AFT Asset Manager 'Watch List' Urges Divestment from Firms Profiting off the Mass Incarceration of Communities of Color * * * The American Federation of Teachers is urging public pension funds with more than $3 trillion of deferred wages under management to review their holdings in the wake of a new report exposing how retirement funds are at risk through investments in private prisons that p more

Snowmobile Thefts in the U.S. 2015-2017

DES PLAINES, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its first report on the theft of snowmobiles in the United States. While not nearly as pervasive as vehicle thefts, snowmobile thefts can impact public safety and basic transportation in areas of the country where snowfall renders other forms of transportation inoperable. During the period January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017, 1 more

The Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Would Give Nearly 40 Million Workers a Raise

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following news release: In a new report, EPI Senior Economic Analyst David Cooper shows that the Raise the Wage Act of 2019 would directly or indirectly lift wages for 39.7 million workers--26.6 percent of the wage-earning workforce. The Raise the Wage Act of 2019 raises the federal minimum wage in six steps to $15 per hour by 2024. Beginning in 2025, the minimum wage would be indexed to the median wage. The bill would also gradual more

Vital Strategies Issues Statement on Report From World Bank Group 'Confronting Illicit Tobacco Trade'

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Vital Strategies issued the following statement by President and CEO Jose Luis Castro in response to a report from World Bank Group entitled "Confronting Illicit Trade in Tobacco: A Global Review of Country Experiences": "Tobacco kills more than 7 million people and costs the global economy nearly two trillion dollars each year. The evidence is clear: policies that reduce the affordability of tobacco are most effective in reducing use and discouraging young people from start more

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AHA Report Outlines Challenges Affecting Rural Communities, Opportunities to Ensure Access to High-Quality, Affordable Care

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas and depend on their hospitals as important, and often only, sources of care in their communities * * * The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a report outlining the persistent, recent and emergent challenges that threaten rural hospitals' ability to maintain access to health care services in their communities. The report, Challe more

CIPE Partner Unveils a Report With Recommendations for Implementation of Egyptian Industrial Licensing Law

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Center for International Private Enterprise issued the following news release: As part of its efforts to increase economic inclusion of small businesses in Egypt, the Federation of Economic Development Associations (FEDA) with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has published a report titled "Report on the Implementation Gap of the Simplification of Industrial Licensing Procedures Law (Law No. 15 of 2017) and its Executive Regulations." more

Corporate Statements About the Use of Renewable Energy: What Does the '100% Renewable' Goal Really Mean?

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Environmental Law Institute issued the following news release: The number of companies voluntarily committing themselves to using more renewable energy is on the rise. Whether they are "100% renewable" or rely on renewable energy sources for just portions of their operations, companies are using a number of different strategies in setting and fulfilling renewable energy goals, each with differing effects on the energy environment. But what specifically does a company m more

Don't Put Up Artificial Barriers to Artificial Intelligence Out of Fear, New Report Recommends

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation issued the following news release: Policy debates around artificial intelligence (AI) are dividing into two positions: those that want to enable innovation, and those that want to slow or stop it. A new report, "Ten Ways the Precautionary Principle Undermines Progress in Artificial Intelligence," released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the world's leading think tank for science and more

ELFA Report Forecasts 2019 Equipment Markets

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release: * * * - Results Provide Insights for Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition, Feb. 24-26 * * * What are the hottest equipment markets of 2019 A new report from the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, What's Hot/What's Not: Equipment Market Forecast 2019, reveals industry perceptions of 15 equipment markets based on a survey of ELFA members. The survey results point to constructi more

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Utilizes Dark Web to Remain Online

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * - CEP Report Finds Recent ISIS Efforts To Spread Propaganda * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Today's edition shows ISIS' presence on the dark web, in addition to several new websites that have posted radical and violent content. Pro-ISIS Information Sec more

Financial Crash Bandits Run Wild Under Trump Presidency

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * - Trump DOJ Gave Big Bank Violators a Slap on the Wrist in 2018, Public Citizen Finds * * * Last year, big banks that engaged in alleged abuses that fueled the 2008 financial crisis faced light punishments compared to previous years, including not having to admit their wrongdoings and providing no consumer relief, according to a new Public Citizen report. The four major banks that settled with the Trump-controlled more

Leading Businesses Charge Ahead With Electric Vehicles to Tackle City Air Pollution - New Report

LONDON, England, Feb. 4 -- The Climate Group issued the following news release: * * * - The Climate Group targets the electrification of more than 2 million (*) vehicles by 2030 - Cutting air pollution, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and generating financial savings among top drivers for business switch to electric vehicles (EVs) - Major businesses urged to lead the EV revolution * * * More companies than ever are switching to electric vehicles, helping to combat air pollution in cities more

NARAL Releases Annual 'Who Decides' Report on the Landscape of Reproductive Rights in the States

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following news release: * * * - As Roe v. Wade is under threat, report indicates momentum for reproductive freedom in 2019 * * * Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America released the 28th edition of its annual report: Who Decides? The Status of Women's Reproductive Rights in the United States. As the country faces a new reality for abortion rights, with the Supreme Court now more hostile to reproductive freedom, the new report illustrates the more

New Report: Climate Change Is Having Devastating Impacts on Public Health in Michigan

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: Climate change is endangering the safety of Michigan's water, threatening the air quality, and increasing unnecessary harm and death from extreme heat, rain, and insect-borne diseases, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Ecology Center. The report includes recommended actions to curb carbon pollution and address health impacts caused by clim more

Report: Ex-Koch Executive Put in Key Role Over EPA's PFAS Plan

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * - EWG: U.S. Needs Tap Water Protection, Not Chemical Industry's Agenda * * * A former chemical and fossil fuel industry executive who recently oversaw the anti-environmental agenda of the Koch brothers is playing a lead role crafting the Trump administration's plan to address the crisis of PFAS contamination in the nation's drinking water supply, according to a report today by Politico. David Dunl more

View to the Future: Read AGI's 2018 Annual Report

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release: The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to share its annual report, "View to the Future," which recounts the accomplishments of AGI and the geoscience community from October 2017 to September 2018. "Geoscience provides the lens through which we most clearly view the possibilities of our world," writes AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book. "As geoscientists, we understand t more

Why It Matters: ITEP Puts Louisiana on the Map, Brings Opportunity and Prosperity

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 4 -- The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry issued the following news release: Today the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released a report that outlines the facts of why the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) matters and how it clearly brings opportunity and prosperity to families, workers, local governments and businesses of all sizes in Louisiana. In June 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards initiated seismic changes for local go more

MomsRising: Our Jails Must Do Better

BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 3 -- MomsRising issued the following statement: The New York Times reported that more than 1.000 inmates have been stuck in freezing cells, without heat and limited power, at a federal jail in Brooklyn for at least a week. This comes on the heels of a report earlier this week that a woman died in an Indiana jail after her complaints of stomach pains were ignored for two days. In response, Beatriz Beckford, Campaign Director at MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground o more

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Springer Nature Advances Its Library Services by Offering KBART Automated Holdings Feeds for Discovery Services

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Springer International Publishing issued the following news release: * * * - Librarians to benefit from streamlined process to automatically upload their licensed SpringerLink content to OCLC, Ex Libris' SFX and Alma * * * New York | London | Heidelberg, 31 January 2019 - As of now, Springer Nature provides its customers with KBART Automation for knowledge bases and discovery services. KBART Automation is a highly beneficial service for libraries and research institution more

BMJ Launches Open Access Journal in Family Medicine

LONDON, England, Jan. 30 -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release from the BMJ: Family Medicine and Community Health will help improve family and community-based healthcare globally Healthcare knowledge provider BMJ has added a new title to its growing portfolio of 60+ specialist journals, with the launch of Family Medicine and Community Health. Working in partnership with the Chinese General Practice Press, the journal publishes original research, editorials, reviews and ca more

Brexit Could Lead to Thousands of Extra Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths

LONDON, England, Jan. 28 -- BMJ Publishing Group issued the following news release from the BMJ Open.: * * * - Fruit and veg prices will rise sharply, prompting substantial drop in intake, warn researchers - Fruit and veg intake linked to cardiovascular health - UK highly dependent on fruit and veg imports - Brexit will push up trade costs, but 'no deal' will be costliest * * * Thousands of extra deaths from heart disease and stroke might become a reality in England over the next decade i more

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