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NAHB and NARI Offer Guidance for Working With Remodelers

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Home Builders posted the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:

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NAHB and NARI Offer Guidance for Working with Remodelers

With recent reports of several regional home improvement firms abruptly ceasing operations, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reaffirm the commitment of the industry to serve home owners.

"The home remodeling industry is committed to high standards of service and professionalism," said NAHB Remodelers Chair Nicole Goolsby ... Show Full Article

Global Trade Group BSA: AI Adoption Key to India's Inclusive Growth

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Business Software Alliance (formerly BSA - Software Alliance) issued the following news release:

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Global Trade Group BSA: AI Adoption Key to India's Inclusive Growth

DELHI - India can strengthen its competitiveness and realize the ambitions of its Digital India program by promoting policies that further the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across its economy, according to global enterprise software industry group Business Software Alliance (BSA).

BSA introduced its "Enterprise AI Adoption Agenda for India" at the BSA AI Pre-Summit Forum on Enabling ... Show Full Article

U.S. Chamber: 'Enough.' Congress Must End Shutdown, Reopen Government

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:

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U.S. Chamber: 'Enough.' Congress Must End Shutdown, Reopen Government

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WASHINGTON, D.C. In a letter to Congress, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark called on Senate Democrats to immediately vote to reopen the federal government and work with Republicans to address pressing issues such as healthcare affordability.

"Government shutdowns are always counterproductive, imposing heavy burdens on federal employees and contractors as well as the businesses and ... Show Full Article

New Poll: Most Americans Would Try a Plant-Based Diet to Fight Diabetes

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release:

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New Poll: Most Americans Would Try a Plant-Based Diet to Fight Diabetes

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WASHINGTON, D.C. November is National Diabetes Month, and a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll finds that most Americans, 65%, would consider adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet to help prevent type 2 diabetes or improve their blood sugar control if their doctor recommended it.

The poll, which was conducted among 2,203 U.S. adults, also found that among ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New Poll: Most Americans Would Try a Plant-Based Diet to Fight Diabetes * WASHINGTON, D.C. November is National Diabetes Month, and a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll finds that most Americans, 65%, would consider adopting a low-fat, plant-based diet to help prevent type 2 diabetes or improve their blood sugar control if their doctor recommended it. The poll, which was conducted among 2,203 U.S. adults, also found that amongadults whose health care providers have spoken with them about type 2 diabetes, 57% are aware that high vegetable intake decreases their risk, and 34% are aware that high fruit intake decreases their risk. But just 21% of those polled are aware that a low-fat plant-based diet is beneficial for preventing or improving type 2 diabetes.

"The good news is that most Americans would be open to trying a plant-based diet to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes, and we have the resources to help them," says Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, a nutrition education coordinator with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, who co-leads the organization's National Diabetes Program. "It's also critical that we continue to educate more doctors and dietitians about prescribing a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans to their patients."

The poll revealed one concerning trend: 50% of adults whose health care providers have spoken with them about type 2 diabetes are most likely to say a low-carb diet prevents or improves type 2 diabetes. But research shows that a low-carbohydrate diet based on animal products is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. In the study, those eating diets emphasizing animal protein and fat had a 35% higher risk of type 2 diabetes and a 39% higher risk if their diets also minimized whole grains.

Eating less fat allows insulin to work better, reducing blood sugar and addressing the root cause of diabetes. The body turns starchy and sugary foods into glucose for the muscle cells to use for fuel. Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, causes proteins to transport glucose into the cells. Most of the glucose gets taken up by the muscle and liver cells. People with type 2 diabetes generally have enough insulin. However, their cells are resistant to it because fat has accumulated in those cells, leaving too much glucose in the bloodstream where it can cause problems. Research shows that fat from animal products, fried foods, and oils leads to this unwanted fat in cells.

Decades of clinical research by the Physicians Committee has put a low-fat plant-based diet that does not limit carbohydrates to the test in people with type 2 diabetes. In one study, 99 individuals followed either a low-fat plant-based diet that did not limit calories or carbohydrates or the American Diabetes Association's recommended diet for 22 weeks. Forty-three percent of the vegan group were able to reduce their diabetes medications compared with just 26% of the ADA group. Those following a vegan diet also had significantly greater improvements in body weight, HbA1c, and LDL cholesterol.

Another Physicians Committee study measured the intracellular fat found in liver and muscle cells. After following a low-fat, vegan diet for 16 weeks, fat in liver cells was reduced by 34.4%, and fat in muscle cells was reduced by 10.4%. These reductions correlated with lower insulin resistance, showing that the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes can be reversed.

When considering a plant-based diet, nearly half of adults polled said having a place online to refer to for recipes and/or receiving consistent guidance from a dietitian would be very helpful for the success of the diet.

The Physicians Committee offers the National Diabetes Program, a free online support group in which participants learn from doctors and dietitians how diet changes can address the root cause of type 2 diabetes; what foods to focus on and which foods to avoid; simple and delicious meal ideas; and tips for grocery shopping, eating out, and even tackling common nutrition questions. The next free program will run on Tuesdays from Dec. 2, 2025, to Feb. 10, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET and will include informational presentations, interactive polls, recipe ideas, Q&A with registered dietitians, and success stories. The program will also include a comprehensive on-demand 15-video series available to watch at your own pace.

This month, the Physicians Committee's Food for Life plant-based nutrition and cooking class program developed by doctors and dietitiansis offering classes across the United States to help people prevent, improve, and, in some cases, reverse type 2 diabetes with a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans.

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Original text here: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/new-poll-most-americans-would-try-plant-based-diet-fight-diabetes

Import Vehicle Community Announces 2025 People Award Winners

BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 6 -- Auto Care Association's Import Vehicle Community, issued the following news release:

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Import Vehicle Community Announces 2025 People Award Winners

LAS VEGAS - The Auto Care Association's Import Vehicle Community announced the winners of its 2025 Import Vehicle Community People Awards. The awards were presented to the winners at the Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program, sponsored by Worldpac, during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) currently taking place in Las Vegas.

The Import Vehicle Community focuses on serving the needs ... Show Full Article

CCIA Report Highlights Expanding State Competition Regulation, Trends in California and New York

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Computer Technology] (TNSrpt) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:

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CCIA Report Highlights Expanding State Competition Regulation, Trends in California and New York

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The Computer & Communications Industry Association released a comprehensive report today examining the wave of state competition legislation considered across the country in 2025. The report identifies growing trends in state-level proposals, particularly in California and New York, that could reshape how technology markets operate and increase ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Computer Technology] (TNSrpt) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Report Highlights Expanding State Competition Regulation, Trends in California and New York * The Computer & Communications Industry Association released a comprehensive report today examining the wave of state competition legislation considered across the country in 2025. The report identifies growing trends in state-level proposals, particularly in California and New York, that could reshape how technology markets operate and increasecompliance burdens being placed on businesses.

The report analyzes a wide range of legislative activity related to antitrust, merger reporting, and algorithmic pricing. In California, lawmakers introduced nearly 20 competition-related measures this year, including SB 25 requiring merger notifications to state authorities, AB 325 targeting algorithmic pricing, and SB 763 strengthening penalties under the Cartwright Act. In New York, the Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act (S.335) passed the Senate and remains pending in the Assembly, reflecting the state's continued effort to expand enforcement authority and redefine market dominance standards.

While these proposals are often described as consumer protection measures, CCIA's report cautions that state-level efforts risk creating a patchwork of inconsistent regulations that could fragment national markets, raise compliance costs and discourage innovation.

The report also notes that overall legislative activity on competition issues slowed compared to recent years. This shift is likely due to the change in presidential administrations as states assess how the federal government intends to approach antitrust and competition enforcement. Still, the report anticipates that several proposals, particularly in California and New York, will reemerge in the 2026 legislative sessions. An updated state-by-state map illustrating where competition-related legislation has been introduced or advanced this year is also available on CCIA's website.

The following statement can be attributed to Megan Stokes, State Policy Director for CCIA:

"Healthy competition drives innovation and benefits consumers, but overly broad or duplicative state laws risk undermining these goals. As we've seen in California and New York, ambitious state proposals can create uncertainty and higher costs for businesses operating across multiple markets. We encourage lawmakers to pursue clear, economically sound policies that strengthen competition and support continued innovation."

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REPORT: https://ccianet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-State-Landscape-Competition.pdf

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Original text here: https://ccianet.org/news/2025/11/ccia-report-highlights-expanding-state-competition-regulation-trends-in-california-and-new-york/

AACR Expresses Support for FDA's Proposed Rule to Decrease Nicotine Content in Certain Combusted Tobacco Products

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release:

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AACR Expresses Support for FDA's Proposed Rule to Decrease Nicotine Content in Certain Combusted Tobacco Products

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PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today released a policy statement in support of a rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would limit the amount of nicotine in certain combusted tobacco products to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels. The policy statement, written by ... Show Full Article PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Expresses Support for FDA's Proposed Rule to Decrease Nicotine Content in Certain Combusted Tobacco Products * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today released a policy statement in support of a rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would limit the amount of nicotine in certain combusted tobacco products to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels. The policy statement, written bythe AACR Tobacco Products and Cancer Subcommittee, was published in the AACR journal Clinical Cancer Research.

Chronic use of tobacco products is driven by nicotine, a highly addictive chemical present in tobacco. Sustained, long-term tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of 18 cancer types and premature death in the United States. While all nicotine products are dangerous to individuals who use them, combusted tobacco products, including cigarettes, present the greatest risk of harm.

AACR has long supported the FDA's proposed rule. In 2018, AACR submitted a public comment to the FDA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking supporting a tobacco product standard that would limit the maximum nicotine level in cigarettes to minimally or non-addictive levels. In 2022, the FDA announced its intent to issue a proposed rule on this topic. The rule was formally proposed in January 2025. If finalized, the rule would reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes and other selected products by approximately 95%.

Rigorous clinical trials have demonstrated that combusted tobacco products with very low nicotine content encourage smoking cessation. Indeed, an FDA analysis determined that, if the rule were finalized, 12.9 million additional people who smoke would quit smoking within the first year, 19.5 million would quit within five years, and 1.8 million deaths would be avoided by 2060.

"This rule is supported by a vast body of research," said AACR Tobacco Products and Cancer Subcommittee Member Dorothy Hatsukami, PhD, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Minnesota and the corresponding author of the AACR policy statement. "Numerous clinical trials have shown that reducing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to very low levels decreases smoking and dependence on the cigarette and increases quit attempts and quit rates. There is also a lot of research that shows that this rule can help people who smoke from all walks of life and that the occurrence of negative consequences is likely to be minimal."

The AACR policy statement also proposes additional supporting policies that would magnify the impacts of the FDA rule, including increased access to nicotine replacement therapies to help facilitate quitting, continued support for federal tobacco control programs, track and trace programs to prevent the growth of illegal cigarette markets, and sustained and broad communication efforts to inform the public of policy changes.

"The main message of our paper is that the United States has the potential for a watershed moment, where we can truly affect public health on a massive scale to reduce the burden of cancer in this country," said AACR Tobacco Products and Cancer Subcommittee Member Benjamin Toll, PhD, co-author of the AACR policy statement and director of the Tobacco Treatment Program at the Medical University of South Carolina. "Implementing this nicotine product standard is probably the single biggest action that we could do to improve public health for decades to come."

An interview with Hatsukami and Toll about the AACR policy statement, the FDA's proposed rule, and strategies to reduce tobacco use is available on Cancer Research Catalyst, the official blog of AACR.

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Original text here: https://www.aacr.org/about-the-aacr/newsroom/news-releases/aacr-expresses-support-for-fdas-proposed-rule-to-decrease-nicotine-content-in-certain-combusted-tobacco-products/

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