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U.S. Chamber Strongly Condemns Canada's Online Streaming Act
WASHINGTON, May 23 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Strongly Condemns Canada's Online Streaming Act
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WASHINGTON, DC \- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce firmly opposes the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) latest action implementing Canada's Online Streaming Act, including CRTC Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2026-96 (released May 21, 2026). The Act would require a small group of targeted U.S. streaming services to devote 15% of their Canadian revenues to domestic programming expenditures
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WASHINGTON, May 23 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Strongly Condemns Canada's Online Streaming Act
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WASHINGTON, DC \- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce firmly opposes the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) latest action implementing Canada's Online Streaming Act, including CRTC Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2026-96 (released May 21, 2026). The Act would require a small group of targeted U.S. streaming services to devote 15% of their Canadian revenues to domestic programming expendituresand prominently feature Canadian content across their platforms' landing pages, carousels, and recommendation systems.
"The Online Streaming Act and related policy direction call for flexible regulation accounting for the unique business models of global streaming services," said Neil Herrington, Senior Vice President for the U.S. Chamber's Americas Department. "The CRTC's decision moves in the opposite direction by imposing rigid, one-size-fits-all obligations that appear designed to single out U.S.-headquartered services and give the Canadian government editorial control over core business functions."
"These measures also raise serious concerns about consistency with Canada's international trade obligations, including under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), particularly commitments related to fair and non-discriminatory treatment, investor protections, and restrictions on certain performance requirements.
"The U.S. Chamber urges the Government of Canada and the CRTC to reverse course and adopt a more evenhanded and technology-neutral framework-one supporting Canadian cultural objectives without creating discriminatory barriers that harm innovation, cross-border trade, and the Canada-U.S. economic relationship."
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Original text here: https://www.uschamber.com/international/u-s-chamber-strongly-condemns-canadas-online-streaming-act
TMA Signs Letter in Support of Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news:
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TMA Signs Letter in Support of Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
By Jonathan Kirkland
The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) joined healthcare organizations across the nation in signing a letter in support of H.R. 8163, the "Provider Reimbursement Stability Act. The legislation makes progress towards an improved Medicare physician payment system that benefits not only physicians, but critcal access to patient care.
The letter, delivered to Rep. Greg Murphy, MD and Rep. Tom Suozzi, gives
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news:
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TMA Signs Letter in Support of Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
By Jonathan Kirkland
The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) joined healthcare organizations across the nation in signing a letter in support of H.R. 8163, the "Provider Reimbursement Stability Act. The legislation makes progress towards an improved Medicare physician payment system that benefits not only physicians, but critcal access to patient care.
The letter, delivered to Rep. Greg Murphy, MD and Rep. Tom Suozzi, givesbackground information on the erosion of Medicare physician payment over the past several decades. Organizations who signed on collectively emphasized the improtant step forward this legislation represents.
"We strongly support the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act and urge its prompt passage," reads the letter. "This legislation should be understood as a part of a broader reform agenda, and we continue to call for an annual inflationary update to Medicare physician payments tied to the MEI. Together, these reforms would go far toward establishing a Medicare physician payment system that is adequate, stable, predictable, and reflective of the actual costs of delivering care."
On Thursday, May 21, H.R. 8163 passed through the House Ways and Means Committee. TMA will continue to monitor and support this and any legislation that improves Medicare payment processes.
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Original text here: https://members.tnmed.org/news/Details/tma-signs-letter-in-support-of-provider-reimbursement-stability-act-333868
[Category: Medical]
Study Funded By the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Finds Exercise Hormone Could Protect Nerve Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
NEW YORK, May 23 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Study Funded By the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Finds Exercise Hormone Could Protect Nerve Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise is known to help people with MS manage symptoms and improve overall health, but the biological reasons behind these benefits are not fully understood. New research funded by the National MS Society and led by investigators at Mass General Brigham and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf suggests that a hormone released during exercise - called irisin - can protect
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NEW YORK, May 23 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Study Funded By the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Finds Exercise Hormone Could Protect Nerve Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise is known to help people with MS manage symptoms and improve overall health, but the biological reasons behind these benefits are not fully understood. New research funded by the National MS Society and led by investigators at Mass General Brigham and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf suggests that a hormone released during exercise - called irisin - can protectnerve cells.
The researchers studied irisin using a mouse model with MS-like disease. They found that exercise preserved nerve cell health and improved recovery from symptoms, but only when irisin was present. Mice that could not produce irisin did not show these exercise benefits. However, when researchers delivered irisin to the mice, the protective effects were restored: nerve cell death decreased and recovery was improved.
This is important because most current MS treatments primarily work by reducing harmful inflammation, but they do not stop ongoing nerve cell damage. By directly protecting nerve cells, irisin may be a novel future therapeutic strategy for people living with MS.
Read more about the study (https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/exercise-hormone-irisin-potential-multiple-sclerosis-therapies) from Mass General Brigham.
Learn more...
Visit our website (https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/momentum-magazine/living-well/exercises-for-ms) or watch a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwtkWMKmHPk) to learn more about exercising with MS.
"The exercise hormone irisin has neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis" by Sina C. Rosenkranz, Joana F. da Rocha, Luis Moreira, Pius Schlachter, Jasmina Bier, Kaela Healy, Daniela Neves Silva, Mohamed Ariff Iqbal, Marjan Gharagozloo, Yueyue Xiong, Matthew A. Murphy, Helena C. Lichtenfeld, Lukas Raich, Michaela Schweizer, Asude Ertas, Marcel S. Woo, Vanessa Vieira, Samuel E. Honeycutt, James P. White, Gregory A. Wyant, Manuel A. Friese, Peter A. Calabresi, Ruxandra F. Sirbulescu, and Christiane D. Wrann is published in Nature Metabolism (2026).
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About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Currently there is no cure. Symptoms vary from person to person and may include disabling fatigue, mobility challenges, cognitive changes, and vision issues. An estimated 1 million people live with MS in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to minimize disability. Significant progress is being made to achieve a world free of MS.
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About the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society, founded in 1946, is the global leader of a growing movement dedicated to creating a world free of MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. Connect to learn more and get involved: nationalmssociety.org, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, YouTube or 1-800-344-4867.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/news/irisin-neuroprotective
[Category: Health Care]
NGFA Welcomes Progress in Transportation Funding, Supports Additional Policy Considerations as Process Advances
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release:
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NGFA welcomes progress in transportation funding, supports additional policy considerations as process advances
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) appreciates the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's efforts to advance the BUILD America 250 Act.
NGFA supports several provisions in the legislation that will improve freight transportation efficiency in the agricultural supply chain.
NGFA applauded the inclusion of the 10 percent axle-weight variance provision
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release:
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NGFA welcomes progress in transportation funding, supports additional policy considerations as process advances
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) appreciates the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's efforts to advance the BUILD America 250 Act.
NGFA supports several provisions in the legislation that will improve freight transportation efficiency in the agricultural supply chain.
NGFA applauded the inclusion of the 10 percent axle-weight variance provisionfor dry-bulk freight, and the addition of funding for first - and last - mile rural roads.
NGFA extends a big thank you to Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) whose amendment increases truck weights on interstate highways to 91,000 pounds on six axles via a pilot program.
"NGFA's longstanding approach is that transportation policy remains grounded in operational and data-driven solutions," said NGFA President and CEO Michael Seyfert. "We appreciate the leadership of Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen to advance this process. We are grateful to Representative Dusty Johnson for his continued support for common-sense changes to truck weights on our federal highways. We look forward to working with the Senate to further consider key policies to help reduce transportation fuel use and costs while improving freight productivity and efficiency."
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Original text here: https://www.ngfa.org/build-america-250/
[Category: Agriculture]
American Dental Association: Court of Appeals Rules EPA Case 'Commandeered' by Lower Court
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 23 -- The American Dental Association issued the following news release:
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Court of Appeals Rules EPA Case 'Commandeered' by Lower Court
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Federal Judge's Ruling as Beyond His Purview
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The American Dental Association (ADA) applauds the recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on their decision to overturn the lower court's 2024 order that had directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate fluoride in drinking water under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
The appellate panel ruled that the district judge overstepped
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 23 -- The American Dental Association issued the following news release:
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Court of Appeals Rules EPA Case 'Commandeered' by Lower Court
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Federal Judge's Ruling as Beyond His Purview
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The American Dental Association (ADA) applauds the recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on their decision to overturn the lower court's 2024 order that had directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate fluoride in drinking water under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
The appellate panel ruled that the district judge oversteppedjudicial bounds and commandeered the case. The initial decision for the judge to include pending evidence on his own accord overstepped the process while waiting for the report that was not the evidence presented by either party in the lawsuit. The three-judge panel returns the case to the lower court requiring review with a narrower evidentiary record.
"The appellate court recognized and noted that the lower court improperly overstepped its role and relied on a pending report, presented by neither party in the case was an abuse of discretion," said Rich Rosato, D.M.D., president of the American Dental Association. "We strongly support the appeals court's decision and believe that the best scientific evidence for more than 80 years consistently has demonstrated that community water fluoridation is both safe and effective."
The ADA believes the recent court ruling could correct a fundamental misunderstanding and misapplication of the prevailing scientific literature on the safety of fluoride and community water fluoridation. The Association strongly supports the decision and its role in restoring clarity and confidence in long-established public health science.
"The lower court ruling relied in part on materials that were never presented to the EPA, making the decision to require additional review of fluoride standards unjustified," said Dr. Rosato. "We hope that the lower court takes the opportunity now to correct the record and provide reassurance to the American public, policymakers, and any doubters about the safety and value of community water fluoridation in the face of ongoing misinformation sparked by this previous court decision."
The American Dental Association filed an amicus brief (PDF) July 25, 2025, in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's appeal and is committed to work with the agency on reviewing the latest U.S. based analyses demonstrating how water at optimal levels does not impact IQ or cognitive function in adolescence through age 80.
The ADA will continue to be a staunch supporter of community water fluoridation at optimal levels to help prevent tooth decay. For more information on community water fluoridation, visit ADA.org/Fluoride.
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About the American Dental Association
The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing 152,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance has long been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), published monthly, is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website MouthHealthy.org.
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Original text here: https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/court-of-appeals-rules-epa-case-commandeered-by-lower-court
[Category: Dentistry]
American College of Cardiology Issues Decision Pathway for Postpartum Cardiovascular Care
WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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American College of Cardiology Issues Decision Pathway for Postpartum Cardiovascular Care
Clinical document provides key guidance for optimizing postpartum maternal cardiovascular health
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A new Expert Consensus Decision Pathway by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) provides recommended strategies for improving postpartum care for individuals with and at risk for short- and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD). The clinical document guides postpartum maternal cardiovascular (CV)
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WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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American College of Cardiology Issues Decision Pathway for Postpartum Cardiovascular Care
Clinical document provides key guidance for optimizing postpartum maternal cardiovascular health
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A new Expert Consensus Decision Pathway by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) provides recommended strategies for improving postpartum care for individuals with and at risk for short- and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD). The clinical document guides postpartum maternal cardiovascular (CV)health, recommending comprehensive postpartum cardiovascular care visits; early outpatient follow up for CV symptom monitoring; effective management of postpartum CV emergencies; and noncardiovascular aspects of care like lactation, mental health and contraception. The report published online today in JACC, the flagship journal of the ACC.
More than half of pregnancy-related deaths occur after the birth of an infant, and the risk of death rises substantially in the early postpartum period, especially the first two weeks postpartum. Individuals with the greatest risk include those with risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia, as well as risk enhancers like gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and preterm birth.
"The postpartum period is a critical opportunity to engage in collaborative patient care that is focused on improving short- and long-term cardiometabolic outcomes," said Kathryn J. Lindley, MD, FACC, chair of the ECDP writing committee and associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. "Understanding and following a structured approach to the provision of postpartum care for all individuals with or at risk for CVD is a crucial first step toward eliminating excess maternal morbidity and mortality and reducing inequities."
The clinical document acknowledges the many barriers to care during the postpartum period and emphasizes the importance of following a structured approach for optimized maternal CV health care that begins immediately after delivery and extends through the first year.
Recommended postpartum maternal CV health care includes early blood pressure management and CV symptom screening, comprehensive CV risk factor modification and effective transition to longitudinal preventative care before the end of the first year after delivery.
The document is a report (https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.11.001) of the American College of Cardiology Solution Set Oversight Committee and was developed in collaboration with and is endorsed by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
For an embargoed copy of the report "Optimization of Postpartum Care for Patients With and At Risk for Premature and Long-Term Cardiovascular Disease: 2026 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway," contact JACC Media Relations Manager Olivia Walther at owalther@acc.org.
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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The ACC's JACC Journals rank among the top cardiovascular journals in the world for scientific impact. The flagship journal, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) -- and specialty journals consisting of JACC: Advances, JACC: Asia, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, JACC: CardioOncology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, JACC: Case Reports, JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and JACC: Heart Failure -- pride themselves on publishing the top peer-reviewed research on all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Learn more at JACC.org.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/05/22/16/53/American-College-of-Cardiology-Issues-Decision-Pathway-for-Postpartum-Cardiovascular-Care
[Category: Medical]
ALTA Reports 2025 Market Share and Title Insurance Premium Volume
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Reports 2025 Market Share and Title Insurance Premium Volume
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced that the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis.
This represents a 13.8% increase compared to 2024.
"While the housing market continued to face affordability pressures and constrained inventory in 2025, the
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WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Reports 2025 Market Share and Title Insurance Premium Volume
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced that the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis.
This represents a 13.8% increase compared to 2024.
"While the housing market continued to face affordability pressures and constrained inventory in 2025, theincrease in title insurance premium volume reflects the resilience of the real estate economy and the essential role title professionals play in every transaction," said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. "Every policy represents extensive research, risk mitigation and consumer protection work happening behind the scenes to help buyers, sellers and lenders close transactions with confidence. As fraud schemes become more sophisticated and transactions grow more complex, the expertise of title and settlement professionals has never been more important."
As mortgage originations increased in 2025, title insurance premium volume also grew.
The title industry closed out the year with a strong fourth quarter, as title premium volume increased 14.5% compared with the same period in 2024.
In 2025, the industry paid more than $667 million in claims. This is down from $676 million in claims paid in 2024.
Top 10 Individual Underwriters by 2025 Market Share
* First American Title Insurance Co., 23.1%
* Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., 14.5%
* Old Republic Title Insurance Co., 14.0%
* Chicago Title Insurance Co., 13.1%
* Stewart Title Insurance Co., 10.9%
* Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., 4.2%
* Title Resources Guaranty Co., 4.0%
* Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co., 3.3%
* WFG National Title Insurance Co., 2.6%
* First American Title Guaranty Co., 1.5%
Top 5 States During 2025
* Texas: $2.7 billion, +14.1%
* Florida: $2.01 billion, +5.2%
* California: $1.6 billion, +10.1%
* New York: $1.2 billion, +27.3%
* Pennsylvania: $709 million, +11.0%
Click here (https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/industry-financial-data/) for more market share data.
ALTA expects to release Q1 2026 market data around June 1.
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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Original text here: https://www.alta.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ALTA-Reports-2025-Market-Share-and-Title-Insurance-Premium-Volume
[Category: Real Estate]
