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Gerontological Society of America Supports New Immunization Guidance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Gerontological Society of America Supports New Immunization Guidance
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) supports the 2026-27 respiratory season vaccine evidence review released on September 2, 2026, by the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) in collaboration with the American Medical Association. VIP's rigorous and independent vaccine evidence review also helped inform recommendations released at the same time by its participating medical organizations, including
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Gerontological Society of America Supports New Immunization Guidance
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) supports the 2026-27 respiratory season vaccine evidence review released on September 2, 2026, by the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) in collaboration with the American Medical Association. VIP's rigorous and independent vaccine evidence review also helped inform recommendations released at the same time by its participating medical organizations, includingthe American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
VIP states that "the latest, high-quality scientific evidence found that immunizations against influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to provide meaningful protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death."
VIP's vaccine evidence review reinforces the importance of evidence-based immunization recommendations across the life course, which are reflected in GSA's Concentric Value of Vaccination As We Age platform.
The cornerstone of GSA's platform is the report, "Concentric Value of Vaccination: Intersecting Health, Economic, and Societal Benefits," which provides evidence on the advantages of immunization for individual and population health, economic outcomes, and societal well-being.
"Vaccines remain the most consistently effective intervention against infectious diseases such as smallpox, rabies, polio, and various childhood illnesses," the report concludes. "Their multifaceted impact highlights how vaccines not only prevent illness and reduce health care costs but also enable individuals to remain active contributors in the workforce, support caregiving roles, and sustain community engagement."
GSA is a longstanding advocate for age-appropriate immunizations, supporting the evidence that vaccinations prevent disease and save lives.
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The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), founded in 1945, is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging. It serves more than 6,000 members in over 50 countries. GSA's vision, meaningful lives as we age, is supported by its mission to foster excellence, innovation, and collaboration to advance aging research, education, practice, and policy. GSA is home to the National Academy on an Aging Society (a nonpartisan public policy institute) and the National Center to Reframe Aging.
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Original text here: https://www.geron.org/news-events/gsa-news/press-room/press-releases/gerontological-society-of-america-supports-new-immunization-guidance
[Category: Health Care]
Technology Occupations Grow Across US Economy Despite Staffing Pullback at Tech Companies, CompTIA Analysis Reveals
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Technology occupations grow across US economy despite staffing pullback at tech companies, CompTIA analysis reveals
Nearly 600,000 active job postings point to continued demand for tech talent
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Technology occupation employment increased in August and employer demand for new tech talent remained strong, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications.
Tech occupation employment, which includes tech professionals working across
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DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Technology occupations grow across US economy despite staffing pullback at tech companies, CompTIA analysis reveals
Nearly 600,000 active job postings point to continued demand for tech talent
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Technology occupation employment increased in August and employer demand for new tech talent remained strong, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications.
Tech occupation employment, which includes tech professionals working acrossall industry sectors, increased by 86,000 workers in August, CompTIA's analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #JobsReport data shows.[1]
The employment picture within the technology sector moved in the opposite direction. Tech companies reduced staffing by about 14,700 positions, inclusive of both technical and non-technical positions. The latest data may reflect the impact of layoffs disclosed in recent months by US-headquartered tech companies.
Demand for AI skills continues to accelerate, with active job postings requiring AI-related capabilities surpassing 320,000 openings in August, a 4.5% increase from July, according to CompTIA's analysis of data from Lightcast.[2] The increase aligns with new CompTIA research that indicates employers are moving beyond AI experimentation and increasingly incorporating AI into business operations, creating demand for workers who can apply AI tools, manage AI-enabled workflows, and support AI-driven initiatives.[3]
More broadly, employer demand for technology talent remains healthy. There were nearly 600,000 active technology occupation postings during the month, with 42% representing newly advertised positions.[4] Growth in tech support, infrastructure, project management, and cybersecurity roles suggests employers remain focused on strengthening core technology functions while expanding emerging capabilities.
Professional, scientific and technical services, manufacturing, and administrative support services generated the highest volumes of new technology job postings. Several industry sectors, including retail, wholesale trade, and educational services, also recorded month-over-month gains, underscoring the widespread need for technology talent across the economy.
The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/tech-jobs-report/.
[1] Monthly occupation level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tends to experience higher levels of variance and volatility.
[2] Labor market data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and employer job postings from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions.
[3] "Corporate AI Adoption," August 2026.
[4] Active job postings include new postings added by employers in the latest month and open postings carried over from previous months.
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About CompTIA
CompTIA, Inc. is the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products in the information technology (IT) space. Over four million CompTIA certifications have been awarded to current and aspiring technology workers, business professionals, government and military personnel, career changers, students and others. Working in partnership with thousands of academic institutions, governments, training providers and workforce development organizations, CompTIA uses best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career resources to help job seekers reach their full potential and employers develop skilled technical talent. Learn more at https://www.comptia.org/.
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Original text here: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/about-us/news/press-releases/Technology-occupations-grow-across-US-economy-despite-staffing-pullback-at-tech-companies-CompTIA-analysis-reveals/
[Category: Computer Technology]
Farmers & Ranchers Feed 1,000 Lunch for Only 47 cents During Farmers Union Farmer's Share Lunch at the South Dakota State Fair
HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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Farmers & Ranchers Feed 1,000 Lunch for Only 47 cents During Farmers Union Farmer's Share Lunch at the South Dakota State Fair
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A line several blocks long formed at the South Dakota State Fair today as fairgoers eagerly awaited entry to the South Dakota Farmers Union tent to enjoy a 47-cent-lunch - the share family farmers and ranchers receive for the meal's ingredients.
"The Farmers Share Lunch is a State Fair tradition and opportunity to let consumers know that
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HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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Farmers & Ranchers Feed 1,000 Lunch for Only 47 cents During Farmers Union Farmer's Share Lunch at the South Dakota State Fair
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A line several blocks long formed at the South Dakota State Fair today as fairgoers eagerly awaited entry to the South Dakota Farmers Union tent to enjoy a 47-cent-lunch - the share family farmers and ranchers receive for the meal's ingredients.
"The Farmers Share Lunch is a State Fair tradition and opportunity to let consumers know thatthe high prices they see in the grocery store are not what South Dakota farmers and ranchers receive," explained event organizer, Karla Hofhenke, Executive Director of South Dakota Farmers Union.
The fact that farmers and ranchers only receive 47 cents for ingredients that made up the filling meal of a pulled pork sandwich, cowboy beans, chips and carton of milk surprised Tom Lowin a retiree from Pierre.
"I had no idea what the share farmers received was," Lowin said.
It is important consumers understand the difference between what the farmer receives and what they pay in the grocery store, said fairgoer Nathan Crary. A supply chain analyst from Aberdeen, Crary shared his thoughts while he and his family waited in the Farmers Share Lunch line.
"It's important that people understand the farmers share because of the disparity between the amount of producers who actually produce the food we eat and the amount of consumers," Crary said. "Supply chains are global now and there are a lot of limitations and increases in costs due to those supply chains - so it's important that we understand not everything is going straight back to the farmer. There's a lot of people who take a share."
The meal is prepared by Polo crop and cattle farmer, Cheryl Schaefers. Schaefers runs a catering company to supplement her family farm income. Feeding 1,000 in less than an hour takes a lot of coordination - family members and two Hand County farmwives help out with meal prep, while Farmers Union teen leaders serve the lunch.
Even though there's a lot going on, Schaefers said she enjoys getting to visit with fairgoers.
"We're making sandwiches right outside the tent where the meal is served and people come back and talk to us while we're making sandwiches," Schaefers said. "The reality of what the farmers share is in that lunch, is an important point to get out to people. We as farmers get so little, and there are a lot of middlemen and people employed because of the crops and livestock we raise - we help create big business as part of South Dakota's number one industry."
This chance to connect with consumers during the Farmers Share Lunch is valuable, added Groton farmer Chad Johnson. Johnson is one of many family farmers and ranchers who belong to the state's largest agriculture organization and make time to visit with fairgoers as they wait in line or enjoy the meal.
"State fair brings people from all over the state to one place, so this meal is a great way to learn what people from other areas of the state are thinking about and concerned about," Johnson said. "And if they have a question about agriculture that I can't answer, I can always introduce them to another farmer who may be from their area."
Johnson is joined by his son, Porter. At 22, Porter is the fifth generation to farm the land. And passing a family farm on to the next generation is no small feat.
"Input costs are so high right now," Johnson said. "No one thought fertilizer and fuel prices would be as high as they are. But how do you plan for a war? Fuel used to be a smaller budget item and now it is expensive. And equipment parts, they are much more expensive because the supply chains have slowed down."
Clark farmer, Gail Temple said like all South Dakotans, high grocery store prices have a negative impact on their household budget. "Farmers have to shop at the grocery store just like everyone else. And even though the price of everything has gone up, my income has not."
A Farmers Union member since she was a child, Temple said attending Farmers Union Day at the State Fair has been a lifelong tradition. "Growing up, the State Fair was our annual vacation. It's where I get to reconnect with old friends," Temple said. "And during the Farmers Share Lunch I enjoy visiting with people I don't know and learn about what they do and answer any questions they have for me as a farmer."
Temple and Johnson serve on the South Dakota Farmers Union board of directors. So, during Farmers Union Day, they get to hand out merch to fairgoers to celebrate farm and ranch families. "A cross section of the state comes out to the State Fair each year, so I enjoy the opportunity to visit with a whole bunch of people who may not know anything about farming or ranching," Temple said.
Education is a top priority for South Dakota Farmers Union. In addition to the Farmers Share Lunch, the organization is also hosting a Gubernatorial Debate and a Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Championship.
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Original text here: https://sdfu.org/farmers-ranchers-feed-1000-lunch-for-only-47-cents-during-farmers-union-farmers-share-lunch-at-the-south-dakota-state-fair/
ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Third Circuit to Reject Lawsuits Over No Surprises Act Payment Disputes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Third Circuit to Reject Lawsuits Over No Surprises Act Payment Disputes
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) joined coalition allies in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Specialty Care Inc., et al. v. Aetna, Inc., and three related appeals against Cigna Healthcare, UMR, and Meritain Health. The brief urges the court to affirm the district courts' rulings and reject providers' attempts to sue health plans over payment disputes
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Third Circuit to Reject Lawsuits Over No Surprises Act Payment Disputes
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) joined coalition allies in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Specialty Care Inc., et al. v. Aetna, Inc., and three related appeals against Cigna Healthcare, UMR, and Meritain Health. The brief urges the court to affirm the district courts' rulings and reject providers' attempts to sue health plans over payment disputesarising from the No Surprises Act's (NSA) arbitration process.
The NSA arbitration process, known as Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR), was designed to resolve payment disputes between health plans and providers without involving the courts. Instead, a small number of provider staffing firms and IDR "middlemen" have flooded the system with claims, many never eligible for arbitration, driving disputes to more than 2.5 million in 2025 alone and payouts to nearly $15 billion. The plaintiffs want courts to let providers sue health plans directly once a payment lags past 30 days, bypassing the administrative process Congress created to handle these disputes.
"Congress gave regulators, not the courts, the job of sorting out payment problems in this arbitration system," said Doug Hinson, Executive Director of the ERIC Legal Center. "Providers and staffing firms are already gaming this process by filing hundreds of thousands of claims that were never eligible for arbitration in the first place. Giving them a green light to sue in federal court on top of that would only invite more abuse, and employers and their workers would end up paying for it through higher premiums."
The brief argues that an alleged right to sue encourages behavior Congress worked to prevent: inundating the legal system with disputes, including ineligible ones, to extract higher payments. Existing administrative remedies already secure relief for providers with legitimate claims, without the cost and delay of litigation. Adding a judicial fix on top would only increase costs passed on to employers, workers, and their families who rely on employer-sponsored coverage.
Read the full brief here.
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About The ERISA Industry Committee
ERIC is a national advocacy organization that exclusively represents large employers that provide health, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits to their nationwide workforces. With member companies that are leaders in every sector of the economy, ERIC advocates on the federal, state, and local levels for policies that promote flexibility and uniformity in the administration of their employee benefit plans.
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Original text here: https://www.eric.org/press_release/eric-files-amicus-brief-urging-third-circuit-to-reject-lawsuits-over-no-surprises-act-payment-disputes/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
American Bankruptcy Institute: August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 8%
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA -- Subchapter V elections within chapter 11 increased to 302 filings in August 2026, up 63% from the 185 filings recorded in August 2025, according to data provided by, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data.
Key August 2026 data include:
52,007 total bankruptcy filings, an 8% increase from August 2025 (47,965).
49,377
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 8%
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA -- Subchapter V elections within chapter 11 increased to 302 filings in August 2026, up 63% from the 185 filings recorded in August 2025, according to data provided by, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data.
Key August 2026 data include:
52,007 total bankruptcy filings, an 8% increase from August 2025 (47,965).
49,377individual bankruptcy filings, a 9% increase from August 2025 (45,383).
30,930 individual Chapter 7 filings, a 10% increase from August 2025 (28,049).
"The August filing figures indicate that consumers and small businesses continue to navigate a challenging economic environment," said Michael Hunter, Vice President of Epiq AACER. "The increase in Subchapter V elections reflects a growing preference for restructuring over liquidation as business owners seek practical solutions to manage debt and preserve value. As financial pressures persist, bankruptcy filings are likely to continue rising through 2026 and into 2027."
In August 2026, there were:
18,335 individual Chapter 13 filings, a 10% increase from August 2025 (17,226).
2630 overall commercial filings, a 2% increase from August 2025 (2582).
623 commercial Chapter 11 filings, a 1% increase from August 2025 (618).
"Persistent cost pressures, restrictive credit markets, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to create challenges for consumers and small businesses facing economic distress," said Amy Quackenboss, Executive Director at the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). "Congressional efforts to permanently increase the eligibility limits for both Subchapter V and Chapter 13 would create greater access for struggling businesses and families to access the restructuring tools they need to regain financial stability."
Legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) last month passed the Senate to permanently increase the debt eligibility limit to US$7.5 million for small businesses looking to restructure under the streamlined process of Subchapter V of Chapter 11. The legislation would also raise the debt limit for individual Chapter 13 filings to $2.75 million and remove the distinction between secured and unsecured debt for that calculation. The bill is currently before the House of Representatives, where companion legislation was previously introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) and was reported favorably for full House consideration earlier this year.
Comparing August 2026 numbers to the previous month's totals:
Subchapter V elections increased 28% from July's total of 236.
Total filings increased 5% from July's total of 54,744.
Individual filings increased 5% from July's total of 51,929.
Individual Chapter 7s decreased 5% from July's total of 32,655.
Individual Chapter 13s decreased 4% from July's total of 19,155.
Commercial filings decreased 7% from July's total of 2815.
Commercial Chapter 11 filings decreased 8% from July's total of 676.
ABI partners with Epiq Bankruptcy to provide the most current bankruptcy filing data for analysts, researchers, and members of the news media. Epiq Bankruptcy is the leading provider of data, technology, and services for companies operating in the business of bankruptcy. Its Bankruptcy Analytics subscription service provides on-demand access to the industry's most dynamic bankruptcy data, updated daily. Learn more (https://bankruptcy.epiqglobal.com/analytics).
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About Epiq
Epiq, a technology and services leader, takes on large-scale and complex tasks for corporations, law firms, and the courts by integrating people, process, technology, and data intelligence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline legal, compliance, and settlement administration workflows to drive efficiency, minimize risk, and improve cost savings. With a presence in 17 countries, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn how Epiq and its 4,000 people worldwide create meaningful change at epiqglobal.com.
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About ABI
ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 10,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abi.org. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abi.org/calendar-of-events.
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Original text here: https://www.abi.org/node/1003933
[Category: Financial Services]
API and Korea Gas Corporation Announce MOU to Strengthen Technical Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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API and Korea Gas Corporation Announce MOU to Strengthen Technical Cooperation
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU), establishing a framework for expanded technical cooperation on industry standards, workforce development, certification and knowledge sharing related to hydrogen, low-carbon energy and natural gas.
The agreement brings together the complementary strengths of
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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API and Korea Gas Corporation Announce MOU to Strengthen Technical Cooperation
DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA - The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) today announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU), establishing a framework for expanded technical cooperation on industry standards, workforce development, certification and knowledge sharing related to hydrogen, low-carbon energy and natural gas.
The agreement brings together the complementary strengths oftwo organizations with deep technical expertise across the energy industry.
API offers its portfolio of more than 800 globally recognized standards, along with certification and training programs, and more than a century of experience developing technical solutions for the oil and natural gas industry. KOGAS, South Korea's state-owned natural gas company, brings more than four decades of experience in natural gas infrastructure and operations, along with growing capabilities in hydrogen and low-carbon energy technologies.
"While API brings globally recognized standards and industry expertise, KOGAS contributes extensive expertise and leadership in LNG operations, infrastructure and emerging energy technologies, including hydrogen," API Senior Vice President of Global Industry Services Anchal Liddar said. "These complementary strengths create a strong foundation for meaningful collaboration, and an opportunity to connect Korean technical expertise more closely with the broader international standards community."
When API's leading standardization technology and global certification capabilities are combined with KOGAS's natural gas infrastructure and operational know-how, built over 40 years, the resulting synergy will be maximized," KOGAS Senior Vice President of Hydrogen & New Business Unit Oh Kwon-Taek said. "The MOU signed between our two companies marks the first step toward sustainable growth. We will deepen our technical exchange by jointly participating in the formulation and revision of API standards in the fields of hydrogen, low-carbon, and natural gas."
Since the MOU took effect, the organizations have moved quickly from commitment to implementation. KOGAS has nominated 11 experts across technical disciplines to participate in API standards committees and established an internal framework to support the collaboration.
Looking ahead, the organizations see opportunities to expand KOGAS's participation in API standards development and technical activities, explore cooperation in API certification programs, and strengthen technical dialogue on hydrogen and other emerging energy technologies.
Through these activities, API and KOGAS aim to strengthen industry practices, support innovation and contribute to safer, more reliable and more sustainable energy operations.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) represents all segments of America's oil and natural gas industry, supporting nearly 11 million U.S. jobs. With approximately 600 members, API companies produce, process, and distribute the majority of the nation's energy. Founded in 1919, API has developed over 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Founded in 1983, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) is South Korea's state-owned natural gas company and one of the world's leading LNG companies. KOGAS plays a critical role in the country's energy security through its extensive natural gas infrastructure network, including LNG terminals and nationwide pipeline systems. In addition to its domestic operations, KOGAS participates in energy projects across multiple regions worldwide and is actively expanding its capabilities in hydrogen, LNG, and low-carbon energy technologies to support the global energy transition.
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Original text here: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2026/09/04/api-and-korea-gas-corporation-announce-mou-to-strengthen-technical-cooperation
[Category: Energy]
ABA Endorses Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act to Combat Staged-Crash Insurance Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The American Bus Association issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026:
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ABA Endorses Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act to Combat Staged-Crash Insurance Fraud
The American Bus Association (ABA) today endorsed the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act, introduced by Reps. Laura Gillen (D-NY), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Vince Fong (R-CA), to crack down on staged motor vehicle accidents and fraudulent insurance claims. The legislation would establish motor vehicle collision fraud as a federal crime, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and stronger penalties
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The American Bus Association issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2026:
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ABA Endorses Bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act to Combat Staged-Crash Insurance Fraud
The American Bus Association (ABA) today endorsed the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act, introduced by Reps. Laura Gillen (D-NY), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Vince Fong (R-CA), to crack down on staged motor vehicle accidents and fraudulent insurance claims. The legislation would establish motor vehicle collision fraud as a federal crime, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison and stronger penaltieswhen a staged crash results in serious injury or death. Fines collected under the legislation would be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund.
Staged crashes and the fraudulent claims that follow can impose significant costs on motor carriers and contribute to broader insurance pressures facing transportation companies. Reports of staged accidents increased 35 percent nationwide from 2024 to 2025, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The Stop Auto Fraud Act would give federal prosecutors a specific tool to pursue schemes in which individuals deliberately cause, stage, fabricate or simulate motor vehicle accidents in order to seek fraudulent insurance payouts. ABA, which also supports the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act targeting intentional crashes with commercial motor vehicles, joins the American Trucking Association and a broad coalition of transportation and insurance organizations in supporting the legislation.
The Stop Auto Fraud Act is part of ABA's broader strategic effort to address the insurance affordability crisis facing motorcoach operators, particularly the rapidly rising cost and shrinking availability of insurance. ABA also supports the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, targeting intentional crashes with commercial motor vehicles, and the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act, aimed at curbing litigation that seeks to impose vehicle standards beyond federal requirements. Through the BUILD America 250 Act, ABA has also worked to preserve current federal motorcoach insurance liability requirements and successfully secured motorcoach-specific language in the bill's chameleon-carrier provisions to help prevent unsafe operators from evading enforcement by reincorporating under new identities. Alongside the ABA Foundation's comprehensive study of the motorcoach insurance market and ABA's continued work to reduce unnecessary costs associated with idling and other operating requirements, these efforts represent a coordinated strategy to address the cost pressures making it harder for responsible motorcoach companies to operate and keep transportation affordable.
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"Staged crashes and fraudulent insurance claims impose real costs on responsible motorcoach operators and ultimately make it harder to provide safe, affordable transportation. The American Bus Association supports the Stop Auto Fraud Act because it gives law enforcement another tool to hold bad actors accountable and protect legitimate transportation businesses from organized fraud. We thank Representatives Gillen and Nehls for working together on this bipartisan effort."
- Fred Ferguson, President and CEO of the American Bus Association
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Original text here: https://www.buses.org/news/aba-endorses-bipartisan-stop-auto-fraud-act-to-combat-staged-crash-insurance-fraud/
[Category: Transportation]
