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Can Your Driving Patterns Predict Cognitive Decline?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 27 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Can your driving patterns predict cognitive decline?
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* Your driving habits could be a marker of your brain health.
* GPS trackers spotted cognitive issues better than age or memory tests alone.
* People with mild cognitive impairment started driving less, especially at night, and stuck to familiar routes.
* Adding driving data to the mix increased the accuracy in detecting cognitive decline to 87%.
* Watching how you drive could help catch brain changes early--before
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 27 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Can your driving patterns predict cognitive decline?
Highlights
* Your driving habits could be a marker of your brain health.
* GPS trackers spotted cognitive issues better than age or memory tests alone.
* People with mild cognitive impairment started driving less, especially at night, and stuck to familiar routes.
* Adding driving data to the mix increased the accuracy in detecting cognitive decline to 87%.
* Watching how you drive could help catch brain changes early--beforeany crashes happen.
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Using in-vehicle driving data may be a new way to identify people who are at risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published on November 26, 2025, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology
"Early identification of older drivers who are at risk for accidents is a public health priority, but identifying people who are unsafe is challenging and time-consuming," said study author Ganesh M. Babulal, PhD, OTD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. "We found that using a GPS data tracking device, we could more accurately determine who had developed cognitive issues than looking at just factors such as age, cognitive test scores and whether they had a genetic risk factor related to Alzheimer's disease."
The study involved 56 people with mild cognitive impairment, which is a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, and 242 cognitively healthy people with an average age of 75. All participants were driving at least once a week at the start of the study.
Participants agreed to take tests of thinking skills and to have the data tracking device installed on their vehicles. They were then followed for more than three years.
While the driving patterns of the two groups were similar at the start of the study, over time older adults with mild cognitive impairment had greater reductions in how many times they drove each month, how often they drove at night and how much they varied their routine in where they drove.
The researchers used driving factors such as medium and maximum trip distance, how often people went above the speed limit and how much they varied their routine to predict whether a person had developed mild cognitive impairment with 82% accuracy. Once they added in the factors of age and other demographics, cognitive test scores and whether people had a gene associated with Alzheimer's, the accuracy improved to 87%. In comparison, using all of those factors without any driving information resulted in 76% accuracy.
"Looking at people's daily driving behavior is a relatively low-burden, unobtrusive way to monitor people's cognitive skills and ability to function," Babulal said. "This could help identify drivers who are at risk earlier for early intervention, before they have a crash or near miss, which is often what happens now. Of course, we also need to respect people's autonomy, privacy and informed decision-making and ensure ethical standards are met."
A limitation of the study is that most participants were highly educated, white people, so the results may not be generalizable to the overall population.
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging.
Discover more about brain health at Brain and Life (R), from the American Academy of Neurology. This resource offers a website, podcast, and books that connect patients, caregivers and anyone interested in brain health with the most trusted information, straight from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow Brain & Life(R) on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 40,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
Explore the latest in neurological disease and brain health, from the minds at the AAN at AAN.com or find us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5298
[Category: Medical]
Proposed Student Loan Cap Puts Nurse Anesthesia Education and Patient Care at Risk
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Nov. 26 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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Proposed Student Loan Cap Puts Nurse Anesthesia Education and Patient Care at Risk
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Rosemont, Ill. The nation's anesthesia workforce will face a devastating blow if the U.S. Department of Education (ED) moves ahead with plans to cap unsubsidized student loans for future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at just $100,000. The move stems from provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the ED's draft definition of "professional degrees,"
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ROSEMONT, Illinois, Nov. 26 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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Proposed Student Loan Cap Puts Nurse Anesthesia Education and Patient Care at Risk
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Rosemont, Ill. The nation's anesthesia workforce will face a devastating blow if the U.S. Department of Education (ED) moves ahead with plans to cap unsubsidized student loans for future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at just $100,000. The move stems from provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the ED's draft definition of "professional degrees,"which excludes the nurse anesthesiology profession as written and subjects student registered nurse anesthetists to the lower loan cap.
The draft definition is a notable departure from the Trump administration's consistent support for the CRNA and APRN workforce. The ED's current draft rule stymies this momentum and jeopardizes the future anesthesia workforce and patient access to care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
"The Department of Education's current draft definition creates an anticompetitive environment among anesthesia providers," said the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) President Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA. " Critical care nurses pursuing careers as CRNAs could be pushed away from the profession if access to unsubsidized federal loans is capped, all while physician anesthesia residents continue to receive the full $200,000 loan allotment."
CRNAs are required to hold a doctoral degree and are trained and educated to provide high-quality anesthesia services. Studies continue to show that their outcomes are comparable to their physician anesthesiology counterparts. Unfortunately, CRNA education does not receive funding from the almost $21 billion that goes into Graduate Medical Education (GME) annually. Unlike physicians, who are able to utilize GME money to pay their residents, CRNA students are often unpaid during their clinical training. Due to the rigor of the program, this leaves CRNAs heavily reliant on student loans for their education, but they are a dependable return on that investment.
"Capping loan amounts for nurse anesthesiology programs will not decrease tuition," explained Molter. "Much like physician anesthesia programs, CRNA programs carry the cost of expensive equipment for training, malpractice insurance, and competitive pay for high-quality, experienced faculty. Current students have expressed grave concern, sharing that a $100,000 loan cap isn't just a policy number on paper, but the difference between becoming a CRNA or a financial barrier pushing nurse anesthesiology out of reach for many."
CRNAs are an increasingly critical segment of the anesthesia workforce nationwide. While more physician anesthesiologists are retiring and the number entering the workforce is dwindling, the CRNA workforce is expected to grow 9% by 2034. In 2024, 2,866 new CRNAs entered the profession whereas there were just 2,039 first-year physician anesthesia resident positions. Further, U.S. News reports just a 1.9% unemployment rate for CRNAs, and the profession overwhelmingly repays student loans with a default rate of just 0-1% reported for 2024.
"Capping student loans for CRNAs makes no sense and will only serve to exacerbate the shortage of anesthesia providers and impede access for patientsparticularly those in rural and underserved areaswhere CRNAs are often the sole anesthesia provider, meeting patients where they need them the most," said Molter.
The AANA urges the ED to realign with Trump administration priorities on fostering competition and choice in the healthcare system by ensuring the inclusion of the nurse anesthesiology profession in the higher student loan cap.
"For a profession that delivers the majority of anesthesia across the United States, particularly in rural and underserved communities and the United States military, access to fair lending limits isn't just about educational opportunity," said Molter. "It is about safeguarding the future workforce and protecting patients' access to safe, high quality anesthesia care."
For more information on the education and training of CRNAs, visit anesthesiafacts.org.
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Original text here: https://www.aana.com/news/proposed-student-loan-cap-puts-nurse-anesthesia-education-and-patient-care-at-risk/
Main Line Armory Garners NSSF's Five-Star Range Rating
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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Main Line Armory Garners NSSF's Five-Star Range Rating
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WASHINGTON, D.C. NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded Main Line Armory with its coveted Five-Star rating for range excellence. Five stars is the highest rating in NSSF's star-rating system, which evaluates shooting facilities based on appearance, management, shooting sports development and amenities.
Main Line Armory is a 30,000-square-foot destination luxury indoor range located
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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Main Line Armory Garners NSSF's Five-Star Range Rating
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WASHINGTON, D.C. NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded Main Line Armory with its coveted Five-Star rating for range excellence. Five stars is the highest rating in NSSF's star-rating system, which evaluates shooting facilities based on appearance, management, shooting sports development and amenities.
Main Line Armory is a 30,000-square-foot destination luxury indoor range locatedin Malvern, Pennsylvania the western end of the historic Pennsylvania Railroad's Philadelphia "Main Line." Main Line Armory was founded in 2020 by veterans eager to serve their local community through training and an elevated customer experience, opening in 2023.
"Main Line Armory is well deserving of a Five-Star rating for range excellence. They meet all the marks (and then some) within the rating system which evaluates ranges based on Appearance, Management, Shooting Sports Development and Amenities," said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Member Development. "The residents of Malvern and the surrounding areas are very fortunate to have such a first-class facility in their community to learn, build their skillsets and connect with others who enjoy the shooting sports."
Inspired by local history and its proximity to Valley Forge and other significant sites, Main Line Armory incorporated elements of the Revolutionary War into its branding and throughout the facility. Three, 25-yard bays are named after Revolutionary War Generals who frequented the Main Line of Philadelphia.
"We knew that if we were going to create an indoor range that truly appealed to our local community, we couldn't just build something modern. The space needed classic, timeless design elements that made people feel at home the moment they walked in. For many, this industry can feel intimidating and we wanted to change that," said Greg and Katie Butler, Main Line Armory Founders.
Main Line Armory has 21 state-of-the-art firing lanes, featuring custom LED lighting, touchscreen target controls and programmable scenarios. Range guests can practice with precision using 360-degree rotating targets and red/blue track-mounted lighting, simulating real-life scenarios. For guests seeking an exclusive experience, there is a five-lane private VIP shooting bay. Additionally, this facility is the only indoor shooting range in the Malvern area to offer a fresh-air ventilation system.
Membership is a key growth segment at Main Line Armory, which currently boasts more than 1,000 members across four membership levels. All membership plans include free 25-yard range time, discounts on training and services and invitation to private/member-only events as well as access to the opulent Valley Forge Member Lounge. The Lounge has a walk-in humidor, cigar-smoking area, large fireplace, leather sofa seating and a kitchen area. To bolster connections in the community and among members, Main Line Armory regularly hosts themed events such as Star Wars Night, Ladies Shoot & Sip, Bourbon & Barrel, Zombie Shoot and more.
In addition to its exceptional range facility, Main Line Armory has an expansive 4,000-square-foot retail space offering a robust selection of firearms and accessories. In addition, the Lady Knox Boutique named after Lucy Knox, who concealed her husband's firearm while joining Washington's army at Valley Forge features a wide range of concealed carry products for women and is the only showroom of its kind in the firearms industry.
As a veteran-owned business, Main Line Armory takes great effort to honor our country's veterans and war heroes. An example of this is the Dog Tag Chandelier Veterans War Memorial, which hangs in the main waiting area. The chandelier includes the dog tag of every service member killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, numbering 5,261, personally strung by Main Line Armory owners and their children.
Main Line Armory's focus on training and safe storage underscores its position as a trusted, authoritative resource for gun owners in its community. The Main Line Armory Firearms Training Academy offers an expansive assortment of courses to appeal to students of all skill and interest levels, hosting both classroom and range sessions. Another way Main Line Armory serves its customers is by offering on-site storage options, such as locker and gun safe rentals.
"We're proud to see Main Line Armory reach this milestone," said Aaron Leisenring, Main Line Armory Operations Consultant. "The NSSF Five-Star evaluation provided a clear blueprint for elevating operations, identifying gaps and enhancing the experience for every guest. For any indoor range striving for excellence, it's a must."
About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.
About NSSF's Star Rating System
To achieve a 4- or 5-star rating, ranges must demonstrate excellence in all aspects of management and operations. Ranges that earn a rating are prominently featured on NSSF's Find a Range resource at letsgoshooting.org, wheretoshoot.org and on the WhereToShoot mobile app. Does your shooting range have what it takes? Learn more about the program criteria and apply today to join the family of Star-Rated Ranges.
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Original text here: https://www.nssf.org/articles/main-line-armory-five-star-range/
MISMO Publishes Credit Scoring Implementation Artifacts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following news on Nov. 25, 2025:
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MISMO Publishes Credit Scoring Implementation Artifacts
MISMO(R), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that a new Credit Score Implementation Guide and Credit Score Model Name Document have reached "Final" status, which means they have been thoroughly reviewed by a wide range of organizations and industry participants and are available for industry use.
"The Credit Score Implementation Guide (https://www.mismo.org/standards-resources/mismo-product/credit-scoring-implementation-artifacts?)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following news on Nov. 25, 2025:
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MISMO Publishes Credit Scoring Implementation Artifacts
MISMO(R), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that a new Credit Score Implementation Guide and Credit Score Model Name Document have reached "Final" status, which means they have been thoroughly reviewed by a wide range of organizations and industry participants and are available for industry use.
"The Credit Score Implementation Guide (https://www.mismo.org/standards-resources/mismo-product/credit-scoring-implementation-artifacts?)is a new resource that provides backward and forward compatibility guidance for the implementation of MISMO standards to support the industry-wide, credit reporting modernization," said MISMO President Brian Vieaux. "This guidance is intended for those that use the MISMO reference model and are working on implementing the new credit scoring models into their systems."
The MISMO Credit Reporting Community of Practice (CoP) is leading this work, providing critical input and collaboration to ensure the standards reflect evolving credit reporting requirements. This group serves as a key forum for industry professionals to contribute their perspectives and help shape the future of credit reporting standards.
MISMO invites all interested participants to join the Credit Reporting CoP, the group convenes on the first and third Thursday of each month from 4-5pm ET.
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Original text here: https://www.mismo.org/about-MISMO/news/2025/11/25/mismo-publishes-credit-scoring-implementation-artifacts
[Category: Financial Services]
Consumer Confidence Declines in November
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Consumer Confidence Declines in November
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U.S. consumer confidence declined significantly in November, according to new data released yesterday by The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index (r) fell 6.8 points to 88.7, down from 95.5 in October, marking its lowest level since April. The Present Situation Index slipped to 126.9, reflecting weaker views of current business and labor market conditions, while the Expectations Index dropped to 63.2,
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Consumer Confidence Declines in November
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U.S. consumer confidence declined significantly in November, according to new data released yesterday by The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Index (r) fell 6.8 points to 88.7, down from 95.5 in October, marking its lowest level since April. The Present Situation Index slipped to 126.9, reflecting weaker views of current business and labor market conditions, while the Expectations Index dropped to 63.2,its lowest reading this year. The Expectations Index has now remained below the 80-point recession threshold for ten straight months, reinforcing concerns about the economic outlook heading into 2026.
According to The Conference Board, consumers grew more pessimistic about business conditions, job availability and income prospects, noting a sharp drop in expectations for household income after several months of improvement, along with a continued negative outlook for labor market conditions. Inflation, tariffs, trade and political uncertainty remained the most frequently cited economic concerns, with increased mentions of the federal government shutdown. Median 12-month inflation expectations rose to 4.8 percent, signaling persistent pricing pressures.
Views of current and future family financial situations also weakened, with more consumers reporting that they feel financially worse off and a growing share believing the economy is already in recession. Plans for big-ticket purchases, including cars, appliances and electronics, declined, and consumers signaled reduced spending intentions on services such as travel and leisure, shifting more toward essential and lower-cost activities.
The November report signals continued pressure on discretionary spending. As confidence erodes and consumers grow more cautious about income and employment prospects, many are likely to delay or reconsider large purchases, especially those that require financing. Planned reductions in travel and outdoor recreation spending also suggest potential softening in related marine activity.
NMMA will continue tracking consumer sentiment and its impact on the industry. Members are encouraged to leverage tools such as the Monthly Industry Data Summary and Marine Leadership Barometer to support planning and navigate evolving market dynamics.
For more economic updates and data-driven insights, visit nmma.org/statistics or contact the NMMA Business Intelligence team at BI@nmma.org.
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Original text here: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25316
AICPA Comments on MTC State Partnership Income Sourcing Rules
NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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AICPA Comments on MTC State Partnership Income Sourcing Rules
Washington, D.C. - In a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comment-letter-mitc-partnership-income) sent to the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) and related work group on the State Taxation of Partnerships, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) offered additional clarification and feedback on several points raised by the work group in the response to our previous letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comments-to-mtc-on-draft-white-paper-on-sourcing-partnership-income)
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NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:
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AICPA Comments on MTC State Partnership Income Sourcing Rules
Washington, D.C. - In a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comment-letter-mitc-partnership-income) sent to the Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) and related work group on the State Taxation of Partnerships, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) offered additional clarification and feedback on several points raised by the work group in the response to our previous letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-comments-to-mtc-on-draft-white-paper-on-sourcing-partnership-income)and the updated MTC draft white paper (https://www.mtc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/White-Paper-on-Sourcing-Partnership-Income-8-18-25-Final.pdf) on state tax sourcing of partnership income under the pass-through tax system and the blended apportionment method.
The AICPA's letter offers recommendations regarding the approach of the MTC white paper on partnership structures, special allocations, related-party transactions, the effect on the ability of states to tax partnership income, and the determination of how partnership income is sourced. The letter's general recommendation asks for definition of which rules partnerships should apply when computing entry-level taxes.
More specific recommendations include:
* Update footnote language regarding states not applying the same approach to sourcing multistate income of a business regardless of form of business.
* Add language to address where states have sourcing rules for income of businesses that are fundamentally different for nonresident or corporate partners.
* Clarify in example 3 why the sourcing rules are applied at the partner level rather than the partnership level.
* Add the DC Circuit Court's recent Rawat v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue decision regarding the appropriate law for determining the character of a partner's gain on disposition of their interest in the partnership.
* Apply the alternative approach only when there is evidence the original transfer was intended to evade tax regarding transactions between partners and partnerships or other related entities.
* Provide guidance regarding transactions involving partners or shareholders who act outside their capacity as partners or shareholders to clarify the reason for the difference in treatment for partnerships versus corporations.
* Add a step or consideration to the framework to first determine if the taxpayer is carrying on a trade or business before determining whether it is unitary.
* Add language noting that the state sourcing rule should not automatically assume the partnership is engaged in a business activity that gives rise to apportionable income.
* Allow taxpayers to have the flexibility to apply the item-based approach as an alternative approach in addition to allowing the distributive share-based approach for determining the share of a partner's apportionment factors.
* Remove the phrase "while not clearly required for blended apportionment" from the statement on the unitary business principle.
"Taxpayers and practitioners face much complexity with partnership structures, special allocations and related-party transactions," said Ning Yim, Senior Manager for Tax Policy & Advocacy with the AICPA. "In addition, the effect on the ability of states to tax partnership income and the determination of how partnership income is sourced is a challenge. Accordingly, we offer additional recommendations regarding the approach of the MTC white paper on these issues."
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About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 397,000 members and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-comments-on-mtc-state-partnership-income-sourcing-rules
[Category: Accounting]
ACA Connects Statement on Sinclair's Attempted Scripps Takeover
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 26 -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release:
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ACA Connects Statement on Sinclair's Attempted Scripps Takeover
America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) released the following statement about the potential mega broadcaster merger between Sinclair and Scripps.
"Sinclair is brazenly seeking a mega-footprint nationwide and in local markets across the country, which will allow them to impose even more exorbitant retransmission consent fees. These higher prices will leave consumers with a painful choice--pay
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 26 -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release:
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ACA Connects Statement on Sinclair's Attempted Scripps Takeover
America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) released the following statement about the potential mega broadcaster merger between Sinclair and Scripps.
"Sinclair is brazenly seeking a mega-footprint nationwide and in local markets across the country, which will allow them to impose even more exorbitant retransmission consent fees. These higher prices will leave consumers with a painful choice--payup or lose your programming," said Grant Spellmeyer, President and CEO of America's Communications Association. "Just like the Nexstar and Tegna merger, the government should reject this deal and ensure the broadcaster media marketplace remains fair and competitive."
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America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) is a trade organization representing about 500 small and medium-sized, independent companies that provide high-speed internet, video, phone, and mobile services covering 29.5 million households. ACA Connects members operate in every state, providing advanced communications to connect homes, companies, main street, schools, hospitals and more. America's economic prosperity in smaller communities and rural areas depends on the growth and success of independent operators, who believe a connected nation is a prosperous nation. For more information, visit www.acaconnects.org.
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Original text here: https://acaconnects.org/press-releases/aca-connects-statement-on-sinclairs-attempted-scripps-takeover/
[Category: Telecommunications]
