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U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Coalition of Nearly 200 Organizations Encourage the U.S. House to Pass Bipartisan Bill That Protects U.S. Courts From Foreign Manipulation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Coalition of Nearly 200 Organizations Encourage the U.S. House to Pass Bipartisan Bill that Protects U.S. Courts from Foreign Manipulation
H.R. 2675 would require disclosure of foreign-sourced litigation funding and ban foreign governments from covertly bankrolling lawsuits against American companies.
November 13, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a coalition of trade associations, chambers of commerce, and businesses today in urging the U.S. House of
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Coalition of Nearly 200 Organizations Encourage the U.S. House to Pass Bipartisan Bill that Protects U.S. Courts from Foreign Manipulation
H.R. 2675 would require disclosure of foreign-sourced litigation funding and ban foreign governments from covertly bankrolling lawsuits against American companies.
November 13, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a coalition of trade associations, chambers of commerce, and businesses today in urging the U.S. House ofRepresentatives to pass H.R. 2675, the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act (POCFMA). The bipartisan legislation would require disclosure of foreign-sourced third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in federal courts and prohibit foreign governments from covertly financing lawsuits against American companies.
TPLF, the practice of outside parties investing in lawsuits in exchange for a share of the settlement, has grown into an approximately $39 billion global market, with the U.S. now the most active segment. Despite this growth, existing rules allow most TPLF arrangements, including those involving foreign funders and even foreign adversaries, to remain hidden from judges, courts, and even the litigants themselves.
"It's time to lift the shadows from predatory foreign litigation funding," said Stephen Waguespack, President of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR). "When our adversaries are able to bankroll lawsuits without any oversight, it puts our nation's security and economy at risk. ILR will continue to advocate to get POCFMA signed into law."
The coalition of nearly 200 trade associations is comprised of state and local chambers and other organizations across nearly all 50 states, representing everyone from small to global businesses, spanning sectors from agriculture to technology.
The bill was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee on November 20, 2025, and now awaits action on the House floor.
The full letter is available here (https://www.uschamber.com/lawsuits/coalition-support-for-h-r-2675-the-protecting-our-courts-from-foreign-manipulation-act).
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About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations. For more than 114 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.
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The Loss of Measles Elimination Status in the U.S. Amidst A Deadly Outbreak Should Have Been Prevented
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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The Loss of Measles Elimination Status in the U.S. Amidst A Deadly Outbreak Should Have Been Prevented
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Amid vaccine disinformation and the deaths of Americans who had measles, it is no surprise that news reports say the U.S. has lost its elimination status ahead of an official Pan American Health Organization announcement, all while a deadly outbreak continues to sicken people across the nation. A national call to vaccinate to slow the spread of the infectious
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SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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The Loss of Measles Elimination Status in the U.S. Amidst A Deadly Outbreak Should Have Been Prevented
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Amid vaccine disinformation and the deaths of Americans who had measles, it is no surprise that news reports say the U.S. has lost its elimination status ahead of an official Pan American Health Organization announcement, all while a deadly outbreak continues to sicken people across the nation. A national call to vaccinate to slow the spread of the infectiousdisease, especially as outbreaks emerged in 2025, would have prevented this. Instead of choosing to take such preventative measures to keep communities healthy and maintain the nation's elimination status, HHS leadership allowed unscientific ideas and talking points to guide important decision-making, leading to a web of confusion and heartbreaking loss. If communities can no longer count on HHS leadership to put forth evidence-based guidance to promptly respond to the ongoing outbreak, we will see more kids missing school, along with unnecessary hospitalizations and deaths.
We urge all families and community members to reach out to doctors and state and local health departments about the facts of vaccination and what measles does to the immune system. Decades of research already show the effectiveness of immunization in minimizing serious complications and preventing death. To lose elimination status in such a short window should serve as a stark warning that this outbreak cannot be ignored or treated as an unfortunate life event.
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Original text here: https://www.apha.org/news-and-media/news-releases/apha-news-releases/us-loss-of-measles-elimination-status
Why Infrastructure Projects Get Stuck: 4 Problems BAAJA Would Address
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release:
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Why Infrastructure Projects Get Stuck: 4 Problems BAAJA Would Address
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Congress has a historic opportunity to overhaul America's permitting system. But beyond the headlines, what would the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) actually change?
The bill targets obstacles throughout the permitting process that can delay critical infrastructure, drive up construction costs and ultimately affect the price consumers pay for energy.
Here's a closer look at four problems
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release:
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Why Infrastructure Projects Get Stuck: 4 Problems BAAJA Would Address
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Congress has a historic opportunity to overhaul America's permitting system. But beyond the headlines, what would the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) actually change?
The bill targets obstacles throughout the permitting process that can delay critical infrastructure, drive up construction costs and ultimately affect the price consumers pay for energy.
Here's a closer look at four problemsBAAJA would address and how the proposed reforms in the legislation would work.
The problem: Before many major energy projects can be permitted and built, they must undergo a federal review that analyzes their potential environmental impact.
Federal law sets deadlines for completing certain environmental reviews, but finishing a review does not mean a project has received all the authorizations needed to move forward. Projects can still wait months for federal agencies to make those final decisions, creating uncertainty that can delay construction, increase costs and make it harder for companies to secure financing, hire workers and plan projects.
How BAAJA would fix it: BAAJA would establish clear deadlines for federal decisions after environmental analysis is completed. The lead agency would generally have 45 days to formally issue its decision, while other federal agencies would generally face 90-or-120-day deadlines to decide on remaining authorizations.
Why it matters: Clear timelines for final permitting decisions could reduce delay and costs, give companies greater certainty to plan construction and provide a clearer path for needed energy infrastructure to come online sooner.
The problem: Before many energy projects can receive federal permits, states must certify that they meet water-quality requirements under the Clean Water Act.
But in some cases, states have denied these certifications based on concerns entirely unrelated to water quality. Because a denied certification can prevent the federal government from issuing the required permit, a decision in one state can hold up an entire interstate project.
How BAAJA would fix it: For interstate natural gas pipelines and certain electric-transmission projects, BAAJA would more clearly tie these reviews to applicable water-quality standards. States could still require safeguards or deny certification if those standards aren't met.
Why it matters: These denials can put years of planning and investment at risk, increase project costs and delay infrastructure needed to deliver energy to consumers. Clearer standards could reduce that uncertainty while preserving states' authority to protect water quality.
The problem: Even after a federal agency approves an energy project, legal challenges on the agency's actions can be brought years later. In some cases, challengers can raise objections in court they did not raise during the original public-comment process -- when those concerns could have been addressed before a final decision.
How BAAJA would fix it: BAAJA would require most legal challenges to be filed within 150 days after a government agency approves a project. If there was an opportunity for public comment, challengers would also need to have raised their concerns there, allowing for concerns to be addressed before a lawsuit.
Why it matters: Raising concerns earlier provides an opportunity to resolve problems before projects are approved. And clearer deadlines for legal challenges would give companies greater certainty to invest in and build approved projects, while preserving the public's ability to challenge unlawful decisions in court.
The problem: When a court finds an error in a federal agency's environmental review, it can invalidate the project's permit, even if the agency could correct the mistake.
For example, an agency might not have adequately explained part of its environmental analysis. If a court vacates a project's authorization or orders construction to stop, workers can be idled and contracts and financing can be disrupted while the agency fixes the problem.
How BAAJA would fix it: When courts find certain violations of federal environmental review law, BAAJA generally directs courts to send the matter back to the agency for correction without automatically vacating the project's authorization. The agency would have up to 180 days to fix the problem, and the permit would remain in effect during that time, subject to limited exceptions.
Why it matters: Agencies would still be required to follow the law and correct their mistakes. But a correctable error would not, by itself, automatically undo a project authorization, helping avoid costly construction disruptions and delays in delivering needed infrastructure.
Permitting delays and uncertainty can drive up the cost of building infrastructure and postpone projects that could help make energy more affordable.
BAAJA would establish clearer rules and greater certainty throughout the permitting process while preserving environmental protections, public participation and judicial oversight. Following the Senate's procedural vote to advance the bill, Congress needs to finish the job and send BAAJA to President Trump's desk this year. Durable permitting reform is an opportunity to answer voters' demand for lower costs by making it easier to build the energy infrastructure Americans need.
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Original text here: https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/news/2026/11/13/why-infrastructure-projects-get-stuck
NGFA applauds nominations of Anonick and Rowland to CFTC
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Grain and Feed Association posted the following news release:
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NGFA applauds nominations of Anonick and Rowland to CFTC
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2026 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded President Trump's nominations of Nathan Anonick and Matthew Rowland to serve as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Mr. Anonick currently serves on the Republican staff of the Senate Agriculture Committee under Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.), while Mr. Rowland, a longtime CFTC
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Grain and Feed Association posted the following news release:
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NGFA applauds nominations of Anonick and Rowland to CFTC
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 13, 2026 -- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded President Trump's nominations of Nathan Anonick and Matthew Rowland to serve as commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Mr. Anonick currently serves on the Republican staff of the Senate Agriculture Committee under Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.), while Mr. Rowland, a longtime CFTCattorney, is detailed to the committee's Democratic staff under Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).
Both nominees bring extensive experience in agricultural policy and are well-versed in the challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. agricultural industry and its supply chain. The CFTC plays a critical role in overseeing the futures and derivatives markets that grain, feed and processing businesses rely on to manage risk. Strong, bipartisan leadership at the commission is essential to maintaining fair, transparent and competitive markets.
NGFA encourages the Senate to move promptly to consider their nominations and looks forward to continuing to work with the commission to support effective oversight and the integrity of U.S. agricultural futures markets.
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Original text here: https://www.ngfa.org/ngfa-applauds-nominations-of-anonick-and-rowland-to-cftc/
Miami Boat Show Announces New Date Pattern for 2028-29
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Miami Boat Show Announces New Date Pattern for 2028-29
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As preparations continue for the 2027 Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r), scheduled for Feb. 10-14, NMMA and Informa announced today updated dates for 2028 and 2029 to improve the exhibitor and attendee experience. Beginning in 2028, the show will shift away from Presidents Day weekend, with the following dates confirmed:
* 2028: Feb. 2-6
* 2029: Feb. 7-11
The new date pattern is
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Miami Boat Show Announces New Date Pattern for 2028-29
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As preparations continue for the 2027 Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r), scheduled for Feb. 10-14, NMMA and Informa announced today updated dates for 2028 and 2029 to improve the exhibitor and attendee experience. Beginning in 2028, the show will shift away from Presidents Day weekend, with the following dates confirmed:
* 2028: Feb. 2-6
* 2029: Feb. 7-11
The new date pattern isdesigned to avoid conflicts with other major Miami events, including the anticipated NBA All-Star Weekend and Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The shift is expected to ease citywide congestion and reduce competition for accommodations, transportation and other services, supporting a more seamless experience for exhibitors and attendees.
Meanwhile, significant enhancements are underway for the 2027 Miami Boat Show, focused on improving the exhibitor and attendee experience, strengthening the show's marketplace and creating new opportunities to engage boat buyers.
NMMA members and Miami Boat Show exhibitors are encouraged to keep these future dates in mind as they plan their participation and business activities.
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Original text here: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25698
Complex Chronic Illness Linked to Higher Odds of Mental Health Diagnoses in Children
ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics posted the following news:
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Complex Chronic Illness Linked to Higher Odds of Mental Health Diagnoses in Children
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Children with complex chronic illnesses had higher odds of mental health diagnoses than those with illnesses that were neither chronic nor complex, according to a study in the December 2026 issue
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ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics posted the following news:
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Complex Chronic Illness Linked to Higher Odds of Mental Health Diagnoses in Children
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Children with complex chronic illnesses had higher odds of mental health diagnoses than those with illnesses that were neither chronic nor complex, according to a study in the December 2026 issueof Pediatrics, published online Nov. 13. Complex chronic illnesses can affect multiple body systems, involve overlapping symptoms, and require more coordinated care throughout life. The study, "Mental Health Diagnoses Among Children With and Without Complex and Chronic Conditions," examined data on 2.9 million Medicaid-enrolled children ages 5 to 17 across 12 states. Researchers compared three groups: children with illnesses that were neither chronic nor complex, those with chronic but non-complex illnesses, and those with complex chronic illnesses. More than 10% had received a mental health diagnosis, with odds rising as illnesses became more chronic and complex. Compared to those with illnesses that were non-chronic and non-complex, children with complex chronic illnesses had 2.3 to 3.8 times the odds of the three most common mental health diagnoses: trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders. The odds of suicide or self-injury, bipolar disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders were six to seven times higher when comparing the same two groups. The authors suggest that the daily burden of complex chronic illness may contribute to these differences, while closer medical monitoring may lead to more diagnoses. They hope the findings will improve mental health screening, detection, and treatment for children with chronic and complex chronic illnesses.
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Original text here: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/pediatrics2/2026/complex-chronic-illness-linked-to-higher-odds-of-mental-health-diagnoses-in-children/
Attendees Will Shine at Dealer Week 2026 Industry Celebration
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Nov. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Attendees Will Shine at Dealer Week 2026 Industry Celebration
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GLOW-Themed Gathering, Powered by KICKER Marine Audio, Celebrates Dealers and Recreational Boating Community
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 13, 2026) -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced GLOW as its theme for the Dealer Week 2026 Industry Celebration.
Held from 7 to 10 p.m. ET at Splitsville Tiki + Social in Tampa, GLOW will giveconference attendees an opportunity to
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BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Nov. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Attendees Will Shine at Dealer Week 2026 Industry Celebration
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GLOW-Themed Gathering, Powered by KICKER Marine Audio, Celebrates Dealers and Recreational Boating Community
MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 13, 2026) -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced GLOW as its theme for the Dealer Week 2026 Industry Celebration.
Held from 7 to 10 p.m. ET at Splitsville Tiki + Social in Tampa, GLOW will giveconference attendees an opportunity tostep away from the educational and business programming and gather with their boating peers and partners. KICKER Marine Audio returns as an ongoing sponsor.
"Every year Dealer Week changes because there are new trends to discuss and new education topics to cover," said Mike Davin, MRAA Vice President of Industry Relations. "Beyond that though, attendees tell us the overall experience feels unique because there is always a different vibe for our annual Industry Celebration. In 2026, I'm excited to experience the GLOW theme that Kicker Marine Audio and our team have created together, which I think will be visually amazing and a great chance for dealers and their partners to cap off the year in style."
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Original text here: https://mraa.com/dealer-week-2026-industry-celebration-glow/
