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NCBA Members Bring Cattle Industry Priorities to Washington During Legislative Conference
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 25 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release:

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NCBA Members Bring Cattle Industry Priorities to Washington During Legislative Conference

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), and its nationwide network of state affiliates, concluded its 2026 Legislative Conference this week, bringing together cattle producers from across the country to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen America's cattle industry and rural communities. Throughout the conference, producers met with federal officials and engaged directly ... Show Full Article

IDFA Welcomes House Appropriations Support for Key Dairy Priorities
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:

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IDFA Welcomes House Appropriations Support for Key Dairy Priorities

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today welcomed action by the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration to advance its FY2027 funding bill, including key dairy priorities.

Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA, released the following statement:

"IDFA applauds the Subcommittee for maintaining strong support for dairy across ... Show Full Article

CHPA Underscores Value of OTC Medicines at FDA Public Meeting
WASHINGTON, April 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Healthcare Products Association issued the following statement on April 23, 2026:

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CHPA Underscores Value of OTC Medicines at FDA Public Meeting

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued the below statement today following remarks by CHPA Senior Vice President of Legal, Policy & Government Affairs David Spangler during a panel convened by the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, "Opportunities to Improve Public Health with Nonprescription Treatments," held as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) public ... Show Full Article

New Research Shows Earlier Hospice Election Could Save Medicare Over $1 Billion Annually
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:

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New Research Shows Earlier Hospice Election Could Save Medicare Over $1 Billion Annually

Five-day shift in timing could generate substantial savings while improving end-of-life care

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A new analysis commissioned by the Research Institute for Home Care (the Institute) reveals that if Medicare beneficiaries elected hospice care just five days earlier, the program could save between $1.19 billion and $1.50 billion annually.

The analysis, conducted by ... Show Full Article

Nearly Half of Middle-Class Americans Lack Confidence They Will Have Enough Retirement Savings, Gen X and Millennials are the Least Confident, ACLI Finds
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrep)-- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:

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Nearly Half of Middle-Class Americans Lack Confidence They Will Have Enough Retirement Savings, Gen X and Millennials are the Least Confident, ACLI Finds

ACLI Financial Resilience Index rises in Q4 2025, but retirement readiness remains a concern

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The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) today released the latest Financial Resilience Index and accompanying survey, which measures middle-class households' ability to manage financial challenges and plan for a stable ... Show Full Article

NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve
BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, April 24 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:

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NFDA Members Showed Up for the Funeral Service Profession and Stood Up for Those They Serve.

Funeral professionals advocate for families, honor the deceased and advance funeral service at NFDA's 2026 Advocacy Summit.

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The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) once again demonstrated why it is the leading voice of funeral service in the United States and around the world, bringing an unmatched show of strength, credibility and purpose to Washington, ... Show Full Article

AHCA/NCAL Applauds the Introduction of the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living posted the following news release:

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AHCA/NCAL Applauds the Introduction of the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the nation's largest organization representing long term and post-acute care providers, praised lawmakers for the introduction of the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 8375). The bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan group ... Show Full Article