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
Baker-Polito Administration's COVID-19 Command Center Files Plan With Federal Government to Expand Its Comprehensive Strategy for COVID-19 Testing, Tracing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 3 -- Gov. Charlie Baker, R-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 2:
The Baker-Polito Administration's COVID-19 Command Center filed its federal testing plan, issued guidance to permit outdoor visitation at long term care facilities and will continue to expand its daily data reporting.
COVID-19 Testing Update
The Baker-Polito Administration filed its required federal plan on May 30, 2020 to expand COVID-19 testing under the Paycheck Protection Pro more
Consumer Bankers Association: Automatic Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Would Save Small Businesses Billions
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Consumer Bankers Association 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, more
Del. Radewagen Says PPP and EIDL Assistance Total Now 154 Approvals
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Aumua Amata said the weekly update of the Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance programs once again shows new loans for American Samoa. The combined total is now 154 loans, a weekly increase of 19, for a new sum of $8,654,566 helping the private economy of American Samoa.
Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), local employers have now acquired 132 loans totaling $6,860, more
House Financial Services Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Promoting Lending During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions issued the following information for a virtual hearing: "Promoting Inclusive Lending During the Pandemic: Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions" at 12 noon:
Legislation:
* H.R. 5315 , the " Expanding Opportunity for MDIs Act."
* H.R. 5322, the "Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act."
* H.R. 6476, To amend the CARES Act to establis more
Jefferson Community College: Small Business Development Center in Watertown Assisting Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
JEFFERSON, New York, June 3 -- Jefferson Community College issued the following news:
Since the first business closures started occurring in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Watertown Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been assisting clients with questions about disaster loan programs as the North Country was impacted. The SBDC, with primary offices located at Jefferson Community College and a satellite office in Oswego, covers Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties and em more
National Rural Health Association Creates Rural COVID-19 Technical Assistance Center
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 3 -- The National Rural Health Association issued the following news release:
Individuals in rural communities often face barriers to health stemming from economic factors, environmental differences, and feelings of isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a generational challenge and exacerbated these concerns, revealing a critical need for rapid response efforts. With the support of a generous grant of $200,000 from CoBank, the National Rural Health Associati more
Rep. Brady Introduces Return To Work Bonus Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on June 1:
Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) introduced the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020. This bill will help local businesses rebuild their workforce quickly by turning these unemployment benefits into a back-to-work bonus that will provide a bump to workers and more
Rep. Estes Cosponsors Return-to-Work Bonus Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is cosponsoring the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 - legislation encouraging Americans to return to work following months of forced shutdowns and layoffs.
"With so many businesses reopening in Kansas and throughout the country, it's critical that employees are there to fill the job openings and restart our economy," said Rep. Estes. "A return-t 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
Sen. Hawley Demands SBA Explain Unacceptable Delays in Disaster Loan Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza criticizing persistent delays in disbursing disaster loans and an unacceptable lack of communication from the agency. In response to reports that loan amounts under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program have been capped at $150,000, Senator Hawley writes that applicants have been perm more
Sen. Johnson Issues Op-Ed to Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following op-ed on the Paycheck Protection Program, published in the Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson published an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal Monday calling for a review and reforms of the Paycheck Protection Program to ensure relief funds are more effectively spent going forward.
In his piece, Johnson promoted an additional business recovery proposal to provide federal grants of $10,000 per employee to more
Sen. Loeffler: Washington Needs to Get Out of Main Street's Way
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) continued introducing legislative proposals as part of her USA Restoring & Igniting the Strength of our Economy (USA RISE) Plan, a framework to reinvest in America, grow jobs and help families amid the coronavirus. Loeffler introduced three bills this week as part of the "Hiring in the USA" pillar of the plan.
The Paycheck Protection Program Timeframe, Modification, and more
Sen. McConnell Announces Nearly $2 Million of Coronavirus Funding for Louisville
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Louisville, Kentucky received $1,958,633 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance. These federal resources, made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to assist the city's coronavirus response efforts. The announcement follows Senator McConnell's more
Sen. McSally, Rep. Gosar Speak With Over 16,000 Arizonans About Coronavirus, Protests
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ-04) took questions from Arizonans Monday night and provided an update on coronavirus resources during McSally's tenth telephone town hall since the coronavirus outbreak.
"First, I want to start out by saying that the tragic and callous killing of George Floyd was unacceptable and is deeply troubling to me. Those responsible must be held more
Sen. Rubio Names Ideal Aluminum Products LLC as Senate Small Business of the Week
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, named Ideal Aluminum Products LLC of St. Augustine, FL as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week.
Rubio released the following video message to congratulate Ideal Aluminum Products of St. Augustine Florida as the Senate Small Business of the Week. A broadcast quality version can be found here.
"Hi, I more
Sen. Rubio Names Ideal Aluminum Products LLC as Senate Small Business of Week
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, named Ideal Aluminum Products LLC of St. Augustine, FL as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week.
Rubio released the following video message to congratulate Ideal Aluminum Products of St. Augustine Florida as the Senate Small Busine 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
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
University of Arkansas: Small Business Emergency Assistance Facilitates $9.9 Million in Loans
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, June 3 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
The Small Business Emergency Assistance program has barely been underway for two months, but it has already proved to be a major source of support for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Timely and knowledgeable assistance has helped small businesses secure more than $9.9 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, with more than $1.5 mi more
Wisconsin Manufacturers 'Mildly Positive' in Survey, Though Some Chose to Lay Off Workers
OSHKOSH, Wis., June 3 -- The University of Wisconsin's Oshkosh Campus issued the following news:
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh supply chain management researchers who studied Wisconsin business survey responses from April and May say manufacturers were "cautiously optimistic" moving forward.
Still, the number of permanent layoffs increased from 3% to 8% of employees of the nearly 130 manufacturing survey respondents. The increase represented six more businesses with permanent layoffs.
"We o 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
MassMutual and WNE School of Law Team Up to Help Small Businesses and Nonprofits Through the COVID-19 Relief Coalition
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, June 2 -- Western New England University issued the following news release:
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and Western New England University (WNE) School of Law's Center for Social Justice have joined the COVID Relief Coalition of law firms, nonprofits, and government agencies to provide small business owners and nonprofit organizations with pro bono (free) legal support (https://www.covidreliefcoalition.com/en/Pro-Bono-Assistance).
Throug more
RAND: The Wealth Gap Widens
SANTA MONICA, California, June 2 -- RAND issued the following commentary:
Whether history considers the current downturn a recession or a depression, it is clear that it will reinforce the growing inequality in our country.
Low-income workers are more likely to have lost their jobs in the pandemic and less likely to have savings to see them through. While the CARES Act increases and extends the reach of unemployment benefits, millions of workers have been unable to file for benefits, have been more
Sen. Loeffler Introduces Bill to Extend Covered Period for Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 3859) to extend the covered period for the paycheck protection program.
The bill was introduced on June 1. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
For more information, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, B85 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3643; or in state at 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Ste. 970, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770/661-0999. more
Coronavirus & Federal Contracts
FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY Wins $2,598,129 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, Chantilly, vIRGINIA, won a federal contract award for $2,598,129 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Eatontown, New Jersey, for COVID-19 Citrix Managed Services.
Contract Award Number: NNG15SD22B36C10B20F0175; DUNS: 089896737; NAICS Code: 541519 Other Computer Related Services; Product Service Code (PSC): D319 It and Telecom- Annual Software Maintenance Service Plans; Solicitation Number: 36C10B20Q0281 more
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL Wins $1,070,664 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL, Richmond, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $1,070,664 from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Washington, District of Columbia, for COVID-19 Supply Order.
Contract Award Number: 75A50120P00068; DUNS: 023904428; NAICS Code: 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing; Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies; S more
BIO-MEDICAL DEVICES INTERNATIONAL Wins $88,371 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- BIO-MEDICAL DEVICES INTERNATIONAL, Irvine, California, won a federal contract award for $88,371 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Albany, New York, for Maxair CAPR systems for COVID-19 emergency response.
Contract Award Number: 36C24220F0347; DUNS: 796519903; NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; Product Service Code (PSC): 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies; Solicitation Number: 36C24220Q0709 more
HLD SYSTEMS Wins $32,481 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- HLD SYSTEMS, Kent, Washington, won a federal contract award for $32,481 from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Leavenworth, Kansas, for ThermaSure Model 1010 dryers in support of COVID-19 emergency response efforts.
Contract Award Number: 36C25520P0388; DUNS: 118506976; NAICS Code: 339112 Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies; Solicitation Number: 36C25520AP2103; SBA - Tot more
Rep. Larson Applauds and Echoes President Obama's and General Mattis' Call for Unity
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on June 3:
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded former President Obama's remarks in a town hall reminding Americans that our country started as a protest and former Defense Secretary General James Mattis' statement calling for unity and condemning the use of military force in response to the protests over the murder of George Floyd and racial justice.
"During his town hall today, President O more
Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Death of George Floyd
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on June 3:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Latino in Congress, expressed support for the peaceful demonstrations across the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, and called on Congress to take concrete action to end the systemic racism, injustice and inequality that continues to plague the nation and hurt communities of color.
* * *
"Monday night, the world witnessed more
Sen. Cotton Issues Op-Ed to New York Times
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following op-ed, published in the New York Times:
This week, rioters have plunged many American cities into anarchy, recalling the widespread violence of the 1960s.
New York City suffered the worst of the riots Monday night, as Mayor Bill de Blasio stood by while Midtown Manhattan descended into lawlessness. Bands of looters roved the streets, smashing and emptying hundreds of businesses. Some even drove exotic cars; the riots were more
Sen. Van Hollen, Senators Urge Defense Department to Refrain From Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and 15 of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley voicing grave concerns over President Donald Trump's recent threat more
Rep. Casten Issues Statement on Death of George Floyd
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 4 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following statement on the death of George Floyd and protests calling for inequities, police brutality, and injustice:
"For too long, injustices against people of color have persisted and the murders of George Floyd, Ahmed Aubrey and Breonna Taylor are just the latest in our long national history of oppression- from slavery to Jim Crow to the denial of the right to vote. These recent deaths are tragic in no small part b more
Rep. Cicilline Calls for Appointment of Special Prosecutor to Investigate A.G. Barr's Role in Removing Protesters From Lafayette Park
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) is calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the role of Attorney General Barr and senior White House officials in using tear gas, flashbangs, and rubber munitions to disperse a peaceful protest outside the White House in order to allow for President Trump to take part in a photo op.
"The u more
Rep. Omar Announces Slate of Bills to Address George Floyd Murder, Government Response
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) announced four bills in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the unrest in response. The bills address the need for better accountability for police misuse of force, the violent police response to protests, the President's use of military action against U.S. Citizens, and the need for economic relief for communities impacted.
National Police Misuse of Force Investigation Board Ac more
Rep. Roe: Peace for Our Nation
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tennessee, issued the following column:
Last week, George Floyd, a black man in Minneapolis, Minnesota, died after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly 9 minutes. His death has ignited anger and has been the catalyst for protests around our country, some right here in the First Congressional District. I completely understand why this incident is so painful for so many in our country. George Floyd was murdered in broad daylight by an officer of th more
Rep. Schrader Issues Statement on Death of George Floyd
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on the death of George Floyd:
"I have spent much of the past week listening to the voices of color in my community. The senseless murder of George Floyd is horrific and tragically not an isolated incident. Police brutality has no role in American law enforcement".
"America is currently facing numerous unprecedented challenges and we are relying upon our first responders, including police to help keep us safe. It more
Sen. Carper Joins Democratic Colleagues in Urging Defense Department to Refrain From Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and 15 of their colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley voicing grave concerns over President Donald Trump's recent threat to invoke the Insurrection A more
Sen. Casey, Colleagues Lead 16 Senators in Urging Defense Department to Refrain From Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and 16 of their colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley voicing grave concerns over President Donald Trump's recent threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to nationwide more
Sen. Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Defense Department to Prevent Administration From Using U.S. Military Amidst Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Senate Democrats in condemning the Trump administration's threat to use military units meant for combat to protect Trump's political interests. Amidst nationwide protests calling for justice following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to suppress peaceful protests. I more
Sen. Harris, Senators Urge Defense Department to Refrain From Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday joined Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CY), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and 15 of their colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley voicing grave concerns over President Donald Trump's recent thre more
Sen. Menendez: Is This the America We Want to Live In?
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 3:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), the highest ranking Latino in Congress, expressed support for the peaceful demonstrations across the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, and called on Congress to take concrete action to end the systemic racism, injustice and inequality that continues to plague the nation and hurt more
Sens. Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Defense Department to Refrain From Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley voicing grave concerns over President Donald Trump's recent threat to invoke the I more
Coronavirus & Public Policy Groups
Survey Shows Widening Gap in Supply of Teachers Coming in Fall: American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education issued the following news release:
Education leaders' outlook for the 2020-21 academic year anticipates a widening gap in the supply of new teachers, according to the April 2020 survey conducted by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). The findings show 23% of respondents expect a decline in continuing education student enrollment of more than 10%, and 40% expect such a decline among new s more
American Nurses Association Survey of 14K Nurses Finds Access to PPE Remains Top Concern
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 4 -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release on June 3:
Access to a sufficient supply of PPE to care safely for patients with COVID-19 remains a top concern of nurses, according to new survey findings released by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
According to the findings, almost half of nurses say they have experienced a shortage of PPE. The vast majority of nurses, 79 percent, said they are required or encouraged to reuse single-u more
Feeding America: Study Shows State, Local Food Insecurity Reached Lowest Levels Since Its Inception 10 Years Ago
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Feeding America issued the following news release:
After nearly ten years, food insecurity levels for most communities across the country had reached their lowest levels in 2018, according to a study released by Feeding America. Map the Meal Gap, released by Feeding America, is the only study that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity across the United States. Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, has released the rep more
AFT President Weingarten and SEIU President Henry Issue Joint Statement Celebrating Passage of Colorado Collective Bargaining Legislation
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on June 3:
AFT President Randi Weingarten and SEIU President Mary Kay Henry issued the following joint statement after the vote by the Legislature on the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act, which will allow 28,000 state employees to collectively bargain with management. The legislation, which will now go to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature, was spearheaded by Colorado WINS, AFT/S more
America's Essential Hospitals: Essential Hospitals Thank Lawmakers for Supporting Targeted COVID-19 Aid
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The America's Essential Hospitals issued the following statement on June 3 by President and CEO Bruce Siegel:
We thank the bipartisan leaders of key House and Senate committees for their strong statement in support of COVID-19 emergency funding for providers, such as essential hospitals, that serve large numbers of Medicaid and low-income patients.
Essential hospitals appreciate the leadership of Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Reps. Frank Pallone Jr. more
America's Essential Hospitals: Statement on Police-Involved Killings and Protests
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The America's Essential Hospitals issued the following statement by President and CEO Bruce Siegel:
We deplore the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other victims of unjustified, police-involved killings. These incidents of brutality deepen the gulf between police and people of color and fuel the anger and frustration now spilling into our streets.
They also erode trust in law enforcement and inflame the divides that cross our communities. We cond more
American College of Surgeons Releases Tools to Prepare Patients for Operations During the Time of COVID-19
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
As health care facilities resume operations paused due to COVID-19, a new survey shows a majority of people are reluctant to undergo procedures and may not reschedule necessary care while COVID-19 continues to circulate in communities. To help surgeons and hospitals address patient concerns, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released a new resource document, Preparing to have surgery during more
American Geophysical Union: Ocean Uptake of CO2 Could Drop As We Cut Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release:
Volcanic eruptions and human-caused changes to the atmosphere strongly influence the rate at which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, according to a new study published in the journal AGU Advances. The ocean is so sensitive to changes such as declining greenhouse gas emissions that it immediately responds by taking up less carbon dioxide.
The authors say we may soon see this play out due to the COVID-19 pand more
American Library Association: Survey - Libraries Examine Phased Building Re-Opening, Prepare Summer Programs
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
Most years, June marks a shift for students from classroom learning and research to summer vacations, internships, and packed public libraries for reading and learning programs. This year is different, and libraries are rising to the challenge.
A new American Library Association (ALA) survey of U.S. libraries documents a shift in services to support students, faculty, and communities at large durin more
American Medical Women's Association PPE Relief Efforts - Donations From Taiwan and Partnership With the Robonauts and Operation Pegasus
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 4 -- The American Medical Women's Association issued the following news:
AMWA Global Health Lead helped secure a donation of over 3000 cloth and surgical masks and 100 shields. The donations were made possible due to the efforts of Ambassador HE Lily Hsu of TECO New York, Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of NY, Mr. Alan Wei alumnus of Columbia University and his family from Taiwan.
These supplies helped meet a vital need in New York as well as other parts of the country more
American Thoracic Society Announces $500,000 COVID-19 Crisis Fund Support From AstraZeneca
BEVERLY, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The American Thoracic Society issued the following news release:
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) announced a $500,000 donation from AstraZeneca to the ATS COVID-19 Crisis Fund, launched to support the Society's all-encompassing efforts to fight COVID-19. The Crisis Fund will help clinicians and scientists develop and disseminate research, education and scientific recommendations to providers in the pulmonary and critical care communities, as well as to supp more
Association of Clinical Research Professionals: Ora Donation to Support Ophthalmology-Focused Clinical Research Sites Impacted by COVID-19
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 4 -- The Association of Clinical Research Professionals issued the following news release:
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) announces Ora, Inc. as the first corporate supporter of the Clinical Research Site Sustainability Fund.
Ora's generous donation will allow ACRP to provide continuing education and career development resources through ACRP Membership to nearly 50 clinical research professionals working at clinical trial sites adversely im more
Center for Strategic & International Studies: Future Strategy Forum - Cooperation and Conflict in the Time of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an interview on June 3 by Kathleen Hicks, senior vice president for membership groups and special events, with Michele Flournoy, co-founder and managing partner of WestExec Advisors and ex-undersecretary of defense for policy:
Kathleen Hicks: Our topic is - for this whole conference - is cooperation and conflict in the time of COVID-19. This pandemic not only creates a significant global more
Committee to Protect Journalists: Yemeni Journalist Nabil Al-Quaety Killed Outside His Home in Aden
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news:
Yemeni authorities should conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of journalist Nabil Hasan al-Quaety and hold the perpetrators to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.
Yesterday morning, a group of men in military uniforms attempted to hit al-Quaety with their car as he exited his home in the Dar Saad neighborhood in the southern port city of Aden, according to Nabil Alosaidi, co-chair more
Counties With Greatest COVID-19 Caseloads Have Few or No Infectious Diseases Physicians: Infectious Diseases Society
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release:
As the numbers of physicians specializing in infectious diseases continues to fall short of need, nearly two-thirds of Americans live in areas with little or no access to an infectious diseases specialist, according to a study published online (https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-2684) in the Annals of Internal Medicine. As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the nation, 80% more
COVID-19 Impact on Small Business - Deep, Sudden, Lingering: American Enterprise Institute
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following testimony:
Chairman Rubio, Senator Cardin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss Covid-19's impact on small business. It is an honor.
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19
To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, states issued shelter-in-place orders beginning in mid-March that brought a large share of economic activity to a sudden halt. These orders, combined with more
Direct Relief: Deciding How - and Where - to Send Supplies During COVID-19
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 4 -- Direct Relief issued the following news:
Many countries - previously considered Covid-19 hotspots - have moved into new phases of their response, lifting multi-month lockdowns and reopening public spaces. While the changes signal progress for some, other countries, spared in the early stages of the pandemic, are now reporting dramatic surges in case totals.
The progression of the virus is of particular concern in countries with fragile healthcare systems wh more
Geisinger Health Continues Phased Reopening of Clinics, Services
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release:
With safety at the forefront, Geisinger is continuing a phased reopening of doctors' offices and specialty clinics throughout Pennsylvania. Over the next few weeks, Geisinger services that were consolidated or relocated to other locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic will return to their normal locations but with enhanced safety and health precautions.
The extra measures Geisinger is taking are designed to ke more
HIV Medicine Association: Counties With Greatest COVID-19 Caseloads Have Few or No Infectious Diseases Physicians
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- The HIV Medicine Association issued the following news release on June 3:
As the numbers of physicians specializing in infectious diseases continues to fall short of need, nearly two-thirds of Americans live in areas with little or no access to an infectious diseases specialist, according to a study published online(https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-2684)in the Annals of Internal Medicine. As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the nation, 80% of cou more
Human Rights Watch: Brazil Suffers Its Own Scourge of Police Brutality
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release:
Close to 2 million residents of the Rio de Janeiro's impoverished favelas are struggling to cope with two lethal threats. The first, Covid-19, affects us all, but is a heightened risk for those who live on cramped streets where social distancing is hard and homes lack decent ventilation, sanitation, and access to potable water. Most favela residents rely on informal jobs and cannot work from home. About 300 residents ha more
Huntington's Disease Society of America Supports the Fight Against Racism
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The Huntington's Disease Society of America issued the following news:
The Huntington's Disease Society of America is deeply committed to supporting the fight against racism. During these challenging times, we could sit back and say, 'this is not within our mission work', but thinking like that is part of the problem.
It is our responsibility to use our platforms and our privileges to encourage change in the communities that we serve. As music icon and HD warrior Woody Guth more
Military Officers Association: USUHS Grads, Experts Step Into COVID-19 Fight With 'Can-Do Attitude'
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
Members of the Class of 2020 at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) didn't get a graduation week filled with celebrations and family. Like many other students, they made do with a virtual ceremony.
Unlike many other students, these graduates stepped immediately into the nation's struggle against COVID-19. Many of the students at USUHS, -- a university with the sole respons more
National Health Care for Homeless Council: No Justice, No Peace
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- The National Health Care for Homeless Council issued the following news release:
The trauma of racism is compounded by the lack of constructive national leadership. This is especially true when elected officials and others seem intent on escalating violence and sowing purposeful divisions between people. All this prevents both progress and unity. According to Bobby Watts, CEO of the NHCHC, "America's 'original sin' of slavery lives on in the belief that some live more
National Rural Health Association Statement Condemning Racism
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 4 -- The National Rural Health Association issued the following news release:
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) stands in solidarity with communities of color as we fight against the systematic, individually mediated, and internalized racism deeply embedded within our country and its institutions. Structural racism is a public health crisis, and its effects are detrimental to the physical and mental health of all individuals and communities. It is an under more
Portland Cement Association Issues Statement on House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Package
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Portland Cement Association issued the following statement:
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America's cement manufacturers, issued the following statement in light of the House introduction of the INVEST in America Act earlier.
"America's Cement Manufacturers commend House Transportation & Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio for the introduction of the INVEST in America Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill.
The signific more
Public Citizen: To Ensure Vaccine Access, Gavi Must Hold Corporations Accountable
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by Director Peter Maybarduk:
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance is expected to launch Thursday a COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility. Through the facility, countries will provide financial incentives to pharmaceutical corporations in exchange for future vaccine access, on terms the facility will negotiate. The facility was developed through a process led by consulting firm McKinsey & Company with stakeholders including the more
RAND: One Third of American Households Face Troubles Paying Bills
SANTA MONICA, California, June 4 -- RAND issued the following news release:
One third of American families have lost income since the beginning of the shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with such losses striking families from all economic groups, according to a new nationally representative survey by the RAND Corporation.
About 30 percent of households, representing all levels of income, are having trouble paying their bills. The problem is more highly concentrated among low-incom more
RAND: The Risks of Autonomous Weapons Systems for Crisis Stability and Conflict Escalation in Future U.S.-Russia Confrontations
SANTA MONICA, California, June 4 -- RAND issued the following commentary:
What advances in artificial intelligence (AI) will mean for the future battlefield remains opaque. Mainline discourse is overly influenced by exaggerated forecasts such as that reflected in Russian President Vladimir Putin's often repeated 2017 declaration that "whoever becomes the leader" in the sphere of artificial intelligence "will become the ruler of the world" and a broadly similar claim he advanced as recently as M more
SBE Council's Kerrigan on Supporting Small Businesses During This Perilous Time
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following statement by President and CEO Karen Kerrigan:
In response to the riots in cities across America that have harmed many individuals, damaged small businesses and scarred the vibrant areas where many people live and work, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan issued the following statement:
"The small businesses that dot and serve our beautiful cities bring more
Society of Interventional Radiology: 'We Believe in Diversity and Inclusion'
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 4 -- The Society of Interventional Radiology issued the following statement by President Michael D. Dake and Paul J. Rochon, diversity and inclusiveness group chair on supporting diversity and combating inequality in U.S.:
Humanity has been dealt many challenges this year. While COVID-19 has undoubtedly received much of our attention, we suffer from another pandemic that remains a structural and pernicious threat--racism. The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) wil more
Strengthening Routine Immunizations, Responding to COVID-19: Center for Strategic & International Studies
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following information:
By Katherine Bliss, senior fellow at the Global Health Policy Center
At the Global Vaccine Summit, to be hosted by the United Kingdom on June 4, governments and donor organizations will gather virtually to pledge financial support to enable Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to carry out an ambitious agenda over the period between 2021 and 2025. Thanks to Gavi funding, lower- and lower-middle-in more
Texas Biomedical Research Institute: Researchers Share Results of Comprehensive SARS-CoV-2 Animal Model Study
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release:
After just two months, scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) and Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) discuss their findings in a special COVID-19 update webinar regarding the most comprehensive animal model study of SARS-CoV-2 to date. The study, which will be published on BioRxiv in the next few days and submitted for peer review, evaluated three nonhum more
University of Nebraska Medical Center Physician/Researcher Among Authors of Major Study on Remdesivir
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 4 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
A major, scientific study on the results of the drug, remdesivir, used to treat patients hospitalized with coronavirus, was published in a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, a leading scientific medical journal. The preliminary results about the study were released in late April, by an independent data and safety monitoring board overseeing the trial, while the study was sti more
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: 'Business is a Force for Good' Essay Contest Winners Announced
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 4 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
Wisconsin Business World - a program of WMC Foundation - announced the winners of its 2020 Business is a Force for Good essay contest on Wednesday.
Middle and high school students across the state were challenged to research and report on how businesses in their local communities and throughout the state are helping their employees, the healthcare industry and their communities during the COVI more
2020 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics AVIATION Forum Held 15-19 June
RESTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release:
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is holding its first fully virtual forum, the 2020 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 15-19 June.
"This year, more than most, the AIAA AVIATION Forum has a crucial role to play in advancing the aerospace industry during the coronavirus pandemic," said Dan Dumbacher, AIAA executive director. "Technical advancements are at the core of buil more
Downstate Medical Center: SUNY Downstate Emergency Medicine Residents to Stage Die-In Against Police Brutality and Health Disparities
BROOKLYN, New York, June 3 -- Downstate Medical Center issued the following news release:
Emergency Medicine Residents at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, along with their colleagues across 51 Downstate residency programs, will stage a Die-In on Thursday, June 4, 2020, to call attention to the long and unfortunate history of police brutality and distressing health disparities that continue to grip African Americans and other communities of color in the U.S.
In solidarity against the more
Geisinger Health Updates Visitation Policies
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Geisinger Health issued the following news release:
As Geisinger thoughtfully and carefully resumes operations at our clinics, hospitals and outpatient centers, we are updating our visitation policy. The health and safety of all our patients, members, visitors and employees remains the top priority as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
After careful consideration, we are temporarily modifying routine, in-person visits to our hospitalized patients. We continue to more
International Republican Institute: Western Balkans Poll Shows Strong Support for EU
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The International Republican Institute issued the following news release:
The latest multinational survey of the Western Balkans by the International Republican Institute's (IRI) Center for Insights in Survey (https://www.iri.org/sites/default/files/final_wb_poll_deck_for_publishing_1.pdf) Research (CISR) reveals split opinions of the United States as an economic and political partner, but also enthusiasm for stronger ties with the European Union (EU). The countries survey more
Nuclear Threat Initiative and the NextGen GHS Network Launch 4th Annual Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Nuclear Threat Initiative issued the following news release:
NTI | bio is partnering with the Next Generation Global Health Security (GHS) Network to launch the fourth annual Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition to foster biosecurity professional development within the Next Generation GHS Network and to advance Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) biosecurity-related targets. We are seeking innovative and creative papers for online publication by NTI | bio and t more
