Brown: Students Help to Devise 'Home Labs' for Remote Fluids Course
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 26 (TNSCon) -- Brown University issued the following news release:
Brown University engineering professor Roberto Zenit's introductory fluid mechanics class is chock-full of laboratory experiments that give students a firsthand feel for fluid flows and the forces that drive them. The labs, Zenit says, are important in helping students connect equations and abstract concepts to actual phenomena they can see and experience.
But when the COVID-19 pandemic made it i more
Career Ready Fund Auto Stream Winning Combination for Ontario Tech Students, Employers Seeking New Talent
OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 26 (TNSMon) -- The University of Ontario Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
As Ontario businesses and industries adjust to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new provincial investment in skills development will provide a boost to help employers tap into the pipeline of talent emerging from universities and colleges.
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Skills and Training is investing $757,143 in the new Career Ready Fund (CRF) Auto Stream more
Cindy McCain to Address Annual Conference on Restoring Civility to Civic Dialogue as Keynote Speaker
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 26 (TNSPer) -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
Philanthropist and businesswoman Cindy McCain will be the featured guest at the 9th annual Conference on Restoring Civility to Civic Dialogue, which will be held online October 7 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
McCain, widow of the late-Senator John McCain, serves as chair of the board of trustees at the McCain Institute for International Leadership. The McCain Institute last year laun more
Colby Poll Shows Maine U.S. Senate Race Closer Than Recent Predictions
WATERVILLE, Maine, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- Colby College issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
A new poll of registered Maine voters released today by Colby College revealed that both of the high-profile statewide races are extremely tight. The poll, which was developed and fielded by Colby College, was conducted September 17-23 and included 847 voters who said they would "definitely" or "likely" vote in the 2020 general election. Some 301 were contacted through landlines or mobile phones more
Drexel University: Beating the Heat -- Safely and Sustainably -- During the Pandemic
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- Drexel University issued the following news release:
When public pools and many cooling centers closed this summer due to COVID-19, Drexel University researchers teamed up with the William Penn foundation and members of the Hunting Park community to come up with strategies to safely and sustainably beat the heat.
The neighborhood cooling project, led by Franco Montalto, PhD, a professor in Drexel's College of Engineering, who studies sustainabil more
Goshen College: Public Health Practicum to Offer Global Engagement
GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 26 (TNSCon) -- Goshen College issued the following news:
This year, Goshen College is partnering with Mennonite Central Committee to offer SST-alternative courses in the form of a year-long series on global public health.
The Global Health Virtual Practicum, as the series is being called, will cover a wide variety of global health issues, including projects done in partnership with organizations around the world.
"Over the year we will be working with a wide variety of more
Grand Valley State University: Fireside Chat Presenter - Offering Nudges to Students Helps Build Relationships, Satisfaction
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 26 (TNSCon) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
When Jose Antonio Bowen served as president of Maryland's Goucher College, he implemented sample course schedules for students, offering a default rather than having students choose from many courses.
Bowen brought that idea, and many more, to a September 24 Fireside Chat, "Tools for Nudging Student Success." Fireside Chats are an initiative of President Philomena V. Mantella, bringing in what sh more
Hendrix College: Black Representation Matters - New Film Series Begins Saturday
CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 26 (TNSRac) -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
Black Representation Matters: In Film and Beyond, the inaugural film series of the Windgate Museum of Art, begins this weekend with a screening of 13th. The series of five films and discussions, which are free and open to all, will be livestreamed due to coronavirus concerns. Access to each livestream requires a reservation; to make reservations, visit https://watch.eventive.org/brmathendrix.
The first f more
Imperial College London: COVID-19 Vaccine May Not Need to Be Fully Effective to Benefit Public Health
LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:
Even an imperfect, partially effective vaccine against COVID-19 could have a substantial public health benefit if rolled out in 2021, a report says.
Researchers from Imperial's COVID-19 Response Team also found that the optimal approach to allocating vaccine doses within a country will require a detailed understanding of the local setting - including relevant risk groups and the stage and spread of the epi more
King's College London: Effective Test, Trace and Isolate Needs Better Communication and Support
LONDON, Sept. 26 (TNSRep) -- King's College London issued the following news release:
New research led by King's College London has shown that the majority of the UK public report an intention to carry out test, trace and isolate behaviours if they were to develop coronavirus symptoms, but actual adherence is low.
Governments around the world are relying on test, trace and isolate (TTI) strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Within the UK, guidance to implement a TTI system has focused more
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 26 (TNSBud) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Following a robust discussion, the Oregon Health & Science University board of directors today voted to approve a revised budget for fiscal year 2021 that restores salaries for approximately 4,500 employees who received reductions in July in response to catastrophic financial losses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The revised budget also reduces the tuition increase for ent more
RIT Sponsored Research Garners Record $82 Million in Funding
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSMon) -- The Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf issued the following news:
Rochester Institute of Technology had its best year ever for sponsored research funding.
For fiscal year 2020, which ended June 30, RIT received 382 new awards totaling $82 million. The record funding follows $58 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2019, also a record.
During this most recent fiscal year, RIT had 339 principal inves more
Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health: A Snapshot of General Paediatric, Neonatal Services - Benchmarking for Improvement, Recovery
LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health issued the following news:
Two new reports have been released outlining the findings of a snapshot survey of the UK's general paediatric and neonatal services and workforce in September 2019. The reports provide a pre-COVID benchmark and give recommendations to government, service planners and other decision makers about how to improve services.
The RCPCH joined forces with the NHS Improvement programme Get more
Royal College of Physicians: COVID-19 Testing Delays Continue to Keep Doctors Away From Work
LONDON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The Royal College of Physicians issued the following news release:
RCP's sixth survey tracking the impact of the pandemic on the workforce has found delays in accessing COVID-19 tests continue to cause disruption among hospital doctor teams.
Delays in accessing COVID-19 tests continue to cause disruption among hospital doctor teams. A survey of members by the Royal College of Physicians has found that few doctors are off work, but for 40% of those who are more
Santa Clara University: Twin Pandemics Forum Addresses COVID-19 and Racial Injustice
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 26 (TNSRac) -- Santa Clara University issued the following news release:
A virtual two-day forum will explore the consequences of a nation gripped by two pandemics --COVID-19 and the reckoning over racial injustice--through discussion, performances, panels and collective action.
The event is sponsored by the Center for the Arts and Humanities at Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Bannan Forum of the University's Ignatia more
Survey Finds Hawaii Telemedicine Up, Obstacles Remain
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 26 (TNSRep) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
Hawaii healthcare providers have ramped up their capacity to meet the new demand for telemedicine due to COVID-19, according to results of a statewide telemedicine assessment conducted by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) in collaboration with the University of Hawaii.
"We will be living with COVID-19 for an unknown period of time and one of the challenges our agency faces is how t more
University of Exeter: Funding to Study Group Treatment Programme for People With Severe Obesity
EXETER, England, Sept. 26 (TNSMon) -- The University of Exeter issued the following news:
A team of researchers based in the Westcountry has been awarded nearly pound sterling2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
The researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School and the University of Plymouth will work with the NHS, patients, the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West Peninsula (PenARC), and the Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU)*, to investi more
University of Florida: Protecting a Campus Through Its Wastewater
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
At testing sites around the University of Florida, students, staff and faculty get swabbed to check for potential COVID-19 infections. Beneath their feet, another testing system churns away, searching for the virus in UF's wastewater.
A team of public health, microbiology and environmental toxicology experts, partnering with medical and facilities personnel, created GatorWATCH, which stands for Wast more
University of Houston: Panel to Address Human Rights in the Energy Industry
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 26 (TNSRac) -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
Concerns over human rights have drawn increasing attention in the energy and other industries over the past decade, heightened by the challenges of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased focus on racism and inequity in the United States.
"Energy companies are all aware of the UN Guiding Principles, which make it clear that businesses are required to respect human rights," said R more
University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences: Researcher Addresses Why Big Numbers Boggle the Mind
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
As the numbers--for COVID-19, populations, net worth, jobless claims, people living in poverty--creep past five, then 10, and into the hundreds, thousands, millions, and billions, our 21st-century hearts and minds begin to cloud, befuddled by quantities with a meaning that seems almost to diminish to us as the numbers increase.
It's a nature thing, an inherent bias at pla more
University of Sheffield: Evaluation of LamPORE Rapid Tests for COVID-19 Show High Levels of Diagnostic Sensitivity
SHEFFIELD, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Sheffield issued the following news on Sept. 25:
A team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Sheffield, have today (25 September 2020) published their evaluation of a rapid, new Covid-19 testing technology, which has the potential to expand the type and scale of testing available.
LamPORE, a novel diagnostic platform for detecting SARS-CoV-2RNA, combines loop-mediated isothermal amplification with nanopore seque more
University of Strathclyde: Call for Action to Support People With Learning Disabilities During Pandemic
GLASGOW, Scotland, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Strathclyde issued the following news:
Policymakers in Scotland must do more to support adults with learning disabilities, according to a new report by the Fraser of Allander Institute.
The report finds that whilst the Scottish Government has proclaimed that all people in Scotland should be have the opportunity to flourish, the reality is that many people with learning disabilities are being denied this opportunity.
The report is the f more
University of Sussex: Study Reveals Flaws in UK Coronavirus Testing System After Comparison With Other Countries
BRIGHTON, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Sussex issued the following news release:
A new research study comparing the UK's Covid testing response to five other nations suggests the failure of NHS Test and Trace to provide medical oversight over access to testing explains the faltering Coronavirus testing programme, rather than frivolous overuse by members of the public.
The UK is the only country of those studied to both provide tests without first going through healthcare exp more
University of Tampa: Beach Research Aims to Reduce Risk, Pollution
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tampa issued the following news release:
When Hayley Kudzmas '21 heads to the beach, she'll bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect herself. But it hadn't crossed her mind to consider the bacteria she might be swimming in.
The biology major from Blackwood, NJ, is now well aware. She is working with Bridgette Froeschke, assistant professor of biology, on studying the levels of staphylococcus aureus (a.k.a. "staph") in the waters o more
University of Warwick: Research Calls for Support for Senior NCOs to Improve Employment Prospects After Leaving Armed Forces
COVENTRY, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release:
The experience and skillset of Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) are often misunderstood and under-valued in the civilian labour market, according to a new report published by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT). The report finds that SNCOs' unique skills, combined with their length of time in service, may put them at a disadvantage when they leave the Armed Forces and have to compete with civili more
University of York: Having Pets Linked to Maintaining Better Mental Health and Reducing Loneliness During Lockdown, Research Shows
YORK, England, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of York issued the following news release:
Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows.
Most people who took part in the research perceived their pets to be a source of considerable support during the lockdown period. (23 March - 1 June, 2020)
The study - from the University of York and the University of Lincoln - found that having a pet was linked to maintaining bette more
UTIA to Lead Regional Effort to Battle Farmer, Rancher Stress
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 26 (TNSMon) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
The stress level in rural communities is off the charts. Farm and ranch closures, land forfeitures, labor issues and more contribute, and according to a 2015 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--a full five years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit--rates of suicide in rural communities measured twice that of urban areas.
To address this despe more
UW-Eau Claire Gardens are Part of National Science Foundation Study
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 26 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Campus issued the following news release:
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has created mini gardens at Bollinger Fields as part of a National Science Foundation-supported research program studying the adaptiveness of tree species in varied climates.
UW-Eau Claire is among 18 arboretums and universities in North America participating in the NSF program in collaboration with North Dakota State University and more
Value of Organizational 'Intrapreneurs' Is Focus of RIT Alumna's Research
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSRep) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
As organizations large and small struggle to survive through COVID-19, new research explores the vital role of intrapreneurs--employees known for thinking outside of the box and using their talents to further innovation and creativity within organizations.
Rochester Institute of Technology alumnus Susan Foley '73 '79 (business administration, MBA) used her decades-long experience to c more
Anglia Ruskin University: Test Can Detect COVID-19 in 20 Minutes
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Anglia Ruskin University issued the following news:
A professor at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has developed a robust, reliable assay, or test, for COVID-19 which returns results in less than 20 minutes.
Stephen Bustin, Professor of Molecular Medicine at ARU and a leading expert in quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), which is widely used to detect infectious SARS-CoV-2 in cells, has developed the assay, called Cov2-ID, with colleagues at B more
Barnard College: Break This Down - Sustainability and the Circular Economy
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Barnard College issued the following news on Sept. 23:
Global warming patterns and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need to create more sustainable production methods, making sustainability one of the most pressing issues of today. Scientists, academics, and activists alike are grappling with the state of the nation's systems of consumption, asking how citizens can most effectively change their habits to take better care of the environment, and how busin more
Baylor College of Medicine: Detecting SARS-CoV2 Using Houston's Wastewater
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with the Houston Health Department and Rice University, have determined that testing the city's wastewater for SARS-CoV2 provides a significant lead-indicator for the prediction of outbreaks at the regional level.
The researchers have been studying samples of wastewater collected by Houston Public Works. Using existing and newly establ more
Climate Week: Faculty Reflect on the Future of Climate Change Education at Tulane
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
As Climate Week draws to a close, Tulane faculty are reflecting on what they have learned through their lectures and participation in climate change events across the country over the past week. One emerging theme is the growing demand for a climate-educated workforce. With global economies preparing for a post-COVID-19 economic resurgence, many experts agree that climate-smart investments are crit more
Colgate University: Wastewater Testing Explained
HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Colgate University issued the following news:
One of the facets of Colgate University's strategy to detect signs of SARS-CoV2 on campus is the broad use of wastewater testing to find any early indications of spreading coronavirus. The plan received national attention, with news outlets like CBS mentioning the effort as a stand out among many of the college reopening plans across the country.
But wastewater sampling to detect signs of a virus isn't new. more
Cranfield University: Targets Bring More Women on Boards, But They Still Don't Reach the Top
CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release on Sept. 24:
Voluntary targets have boosted gender diversity on UK boards, but new research by Cranfield University's School of Management warns that there are still too few women in senior leadership positions, such as CEO and Chair, to drive long-term change.
The annual Female FTSE Board Report (https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/expertise/changing-world-of-work/gender-leadership-and-inclusion-centre more
Cranfield University: Women to Watch 2020 - Gender Is on the Agenda
CRANFIELD, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Cranfield University issued the following news release:
One hundred leading female professionals are highlighted in the 2020 Women to Watch supplement, published annually by Cranfield University's School of Management alongside the Female FTSE Board Report. The Female FTSE Board Report 2020 found that although the FTSE 350 looks on track to reach the target of 33% of women on boards by December 2020, a lack of representation at the top could be impacting more
Elon University: An Award-Winning Question - Should a Person's Reputation on Social Media Be Admissible in Court?
ELON, North Carolina, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Elon University issued the following news release:
In the U.S. federal court system, when a witness is allowed to testify to someone's reputation, that witness may only share knowledge based on in-person interactions.
But now that so much communication and "reputation management" happens online, shouldn't witnesses be permitted to testify to someone's character even if they only know that person through social media?
Elon University School of Law Pro more
FDA Approves Emergency Use Authorization for Diagnostic Saliva COVID-19 Test Developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University and Quadrant Biosciences
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
A saliva-based diagnostic test developed by researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Quadrant Biosciences, a Start Up NY company based on the Upstate campus in Syracuse, N.Y., to detect whether an individual is infected with COVID-19 has been granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The announcement of the FDA's ac more
Franklin & Marshall Poll: Voter Concern About Economy Grows, COVID-19 Another Big Concern
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
With six weeks before the Nov. 3 general election, Pennsylvanians' optimism about the direction of the state continues a nearly yearlong decline while their growing concerns about the economy and personal finances are matched only by their worries about the pandemic.
The latest survey of likely voters by the Franklin & Marshall College Poll also shows Democrat Joe Biden leading Republican Pre more
How Do Americans View the Virus? NAU Anthropology Professor Examines Attitudes, Perceptions of COVID-19
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news:
In their ongoing research about Americans' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Arizona University anthropology professor Lisa Hardy and her collaborators have talked to dozens of people. A couple of them stand out.
Hardy spoke to a man who had polio as a child and had to live in a home with an iron lung away from his family. He said he was not in good health but he was not afraid of COVID-1 more
Imperial College London: Re-Design the Future, Mary Robinson Urges at Transition to Zero Pollution Launch
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Imperial College London issued the following news:
Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, called for "a bold new vision for the future" at the launch of Transition to Zero Pollution.
Transition to Zero Pollution is Imperial's new initiative to build new partnerships between research, industry and government - from fundamental science and engineering, systems thinking, human health, new business models, and policymaking - to realise our vision of a sus more
Indiana University: Households of Color More Likely to Have Utilities Disconnected, Not Receive Stimulus Checks
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 25 (TNSRep) -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Households of color continue to be affected at disproportionate rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, with utility disconnections, evictions and debt higher in their communities than in their white counterparts.
That's according to the latest data from the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, which surveyed more than 1,800 Americans at or below 200 percent of the fed more
London School of Hygiene to Evaluate Public Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Contact-Tracing App
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following news:
The new app will build on Apple and Google technology to use Bluetooth to detect other nearby app-users, and will allow people to scan QR codes to register visits to hospitality venues, alongside other features. By providing anonymous information on whether the user has come into contact with someone with coronavirus, it's hoped this technology will assist the existing manual cont more
MSU Vet Lab Begins Testing Human Samples for COVID-19
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news release:
Michigan State University diagnosticians are now processing COVID-19 tests collected daily at campus building sites. The College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has the capacity to analyze 1,000 human tests for positivity daily with results available to MSU Health Care in 24 hours.
"The laboratory has proven invaluable to the state of Michigan when we have faced t more
OHSU Expertise Informs Legislation to Ease Access to Mental Health Care
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., drew on the expertise of Oregon Health & Science University in sponsoring new legislation to allow seniors with Medicare to receive mental health care from their homes by telemedicine.
Wyden penned an op-ed (https://www.statnews.com/2020/09/23/make-mental-health-care-via-telehealth-a-right-for-all-americans/) published by STAT News on Wednesday.
George Ke more
Ontario Tech Researchers Investigating Local Impact of COVID-19 on Survivors of Sex Trafficking
OSHAWA, Ontario, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Ontario Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Human trafficking, which encompasses the exploitation of labour in the sex industry, forced or exploited labour in other industries, and the traffic of organs, is a serious social issue every day in communities across Ontario.
Many people misunderstand this rapidly expanding problem.
Trafficking involves control, coercion, and/or the use of threats or violence to exploit more
Rutgers Experts Explore Questions, Concerns Over COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
As researchers race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Associate Professor Shobha Swaminathan, principal investigator at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Clinical Research Center and the medical director of Infectious Diseases Practice at University Hospital, and Michael K. Gusmano, a bioethicist and professor of health policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health, discuss how clinical trials work, t more
Rutgers: How the Loss of Black-Owned Doctors' Offices May Worsen Health Disparities
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
The COVID-19 pandemic is generating concerns about the long-term impact on health disparities in minority communities resulting in fear that Black-owned physician's offices will be among the 41 percent of Black-owned businesses that may not survive.
Two Rutgers New Jersey Medical School experts - associate professor Natalie E. Roche and assistant professor Damali Campbell-Oparaji, president of the New more
St. Louis School of Medicine: Antibodies Protect Against Wide Range of Influenza B Virus Strains
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 25 (TNSJOU) -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release:
Researchers have identified two antibodies that protect mice against lethal infections of influenza B virus, report scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Together with an antibody that targets the other major kind of influenza viruses that infect people -- influenza A -- these antibodies pot more
UGA Leads Study on COVID-19 Post-Infection Immunity
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
A key question surrounding COVID-19 is if people who have had the virus gain some degree of long-term immunity. Ted Ross is leading a nationwide study to examine this pressing question. Ross is director of the University of Georgia's Center for Vaccines and Immunology and professor of infectious diseases in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
"The body's response to every infection is unique," explained more
University College London: A Fifth of People Say They're Unlikely to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University College London issued the following news:
A fifth (22%) of people have said that when a Covid-19 vaccine is approved, they're unlikely to get it, with 10% of people saying they were 'very unlikely' to get vaccinated, find UCL researchers as part of the Covid-19 Social Study.
Only half (49%) of people reported being 'very likely' to get vaccinated. Results also suggest substantial levels of misinformation amongst the general public about vacc more
University of Alberta: Digital Mental Health Treatment Just as Effective as In-Person Therapy - Study
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Alberta issued the following news:
By Gillian Rutherford, Communications Associate, Vice-President University Relations
Digital mental health treatment can work just as well as in-person therapy according to newly published research by a team of rehabilitation, psychology, psychiatry and military experts based at the University of Alberta.
The researchers carried out a scoping review of studies about mental health treatment delivered b more
University of Alberta: Little Evidence Taking Vitamin D Prevents Severe COVID-19
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Alberta issued the following news:
By Michael Brown, Communications Associate, Vice-President University Relations
At the beginning of May, a pair of studies emerged suggesting people who are deficient in vitamin D are more likely to experience serious health complications if infected with COVID-19.
Sales of the micronutrient soared as a scared public tried to gain any advantage they could over the virus.
Unfortunately, University of more
University of Arkansas: Nursing Student Creates Health Product to Help Young Ghanian Women Stay in School
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
Nursing student McKenzie Canon was disappointed this summer when her month-long medical outreach trip was canceled due to COVID-19.
Canon had been counting on helping girls in Ghana stay in school by donating a health product she invented for them: reusable feminine hygiene pads.
"Currently, a large percentage of young Ghanaian women stop attending school when they begin menstruation, due to ina more
University of California Law: Making It Count - Census Expert Marlenee Blas Pedral '23 Pushes for Accuracy and Accountability
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of California Law campus issued the following news:
Whether people view completing their 2020 U.S. Census as a civic obligation, a tool for equity, or a self-serving endeavor, Marlenee Blas Pedral '23 offers some unifying advice: Just do it.
Conducted once a decade, the census guides how federal funding is allocated to the states and how political districts are established. drawn. With the COVID-19 pandemic and recent fires creating ob more
University of Manchester: Drop in GP Diagnosis of Common Health Conditions Revealed in Salford From March to May
MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
Electronic health records of approximately a quarter of a million people were analysed to identify the impact of COVID-19 on general practice (primary care) by a patient safety research centre between 1st March and 31st May 2020.
According to the research published in The Lancet Public Health*, for many common physical and mental health conditions, there has been a significant reduction in more
University of Melbourne: Workplace COVID-19 Saliva Testing Pilot Underway in Victoria
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 25 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
A workplace saliva test pilot program has begun in Victoria to help better understand the logistics of continuous testing in higher-risk workplaces.
The first phase of the pilot, a partnership between the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) - a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne hospital - and the Victorian Government, is currently b more
University of Minnesota: Expert Alert - Mental Health and COVID-19
DULUTH, Minnesota, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Minnesota's Duluth Campus issued the following news release on Sept. 23:
University of Minnesota Duluth expert Viann Nguyen-Feng is available to comment on COVID-19's impact and the mental stress related to loss of jobs, access to financial support, cultural and societal losses, and social and health policies, such as physical/social distancing.
Viann Nguyen-Feng
"Around the world, as the COVID-19 pandemic expands, people are reporting more
University of Mississippi: Campus Climate Survey Results Shared With Community
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
Results of the University of Mississippi's Assessment of Climate for Learning, Living and Working, a campuswide survey conducted in fall 2019 among students, faculty and staff, were shared Tuesday (Sept. 22). The results are intended to assist the university's efforts to create an open, fair and equitable environment.
The survey asked students, faculty and staff about their campus experie more
University of Montreal: COVID-19 Is Worse for Drug Users - Survey
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news:
People who use drugs are more affected by the pandemic than the general population - and public-health authorities should adapt, says an ongoing study by CRCHUM researcher Sarah Larney.
Is the Covid-19 pandemic likely to affect the health and well-being of people who use illicit drugs such as opioids, cocaine and methamphetamines? Yes, and it's a key public-health issue, says Sarah Larney, a newly recr more
University of Pennsylvania: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 and Support to Cope
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
Millions of people around the world have already survived a bout with COVID-19. Clinicians are learning how cases can trigger lasting consequences for the body.
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the public health messaging concerned flattening the curve, helping to prevent disease and lighten the load on hospitals caring for the sickest patients.
But what happens next, more
University of Virginia Health System: COVID-19 Discovery in Children May Inform Vaccines, Treatments
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Virginia's Health System issued the following news release:
New discoveries about the immune response made against a particular part of the COVID-19 virus in children who have the rare but dangerous Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) may have important implications for the development of vaccines and immune therapies for COVID-19, according to a new commentary from Steven Zeichner, MD, PhD, of UVA Children's, a more
University of Wales Trinity St. David: User Centred Innovation Project to Understand How Face Masks Affect Communication
LAMPETER, Wales, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) - The University of Wales Trinity St. David issued the following news release:
UWTSD's Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) is part of a collaborative team helping to understand the benefits of clear face masks in preventing barriers to communication between health care staff and patients.
The use of face masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted patients who are deaf or who have a hearing impairment as masks block the face of healthcare work more
Yale Management School: CEO Caucus Survey - Business Leaders Fault Trump Administration on COVID and China
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 (TNSRes) -- Yale School of Management issued the following news:
A majority of the business leaders gathered for the Chief Executive Leadership Institute's virtual CEO Caucus on September 23 gave President Donald Trump a failing grade on his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In one of a series of snap polls conducted by Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies, 55% of attendees gave the president an F, 12% a D, 18% a C, 9% a more
University College London: Teachers' Wellbeing Largely Unaffected by Lockdown
LONDON, England, Sept. 24 (TNSRep) -- The University College London issued the following news on Sept. 22:
Teachers' wellbeing stayed largely the same during lockdown, with the proportion of teachers reporting high levels of work anxiety slightly falling, according to new UCL-led research.
The research, published today and funded by the Nuffield Foundation, looked at data collected from around 8,000 teachers in England between September 2019 and September 2020. The study, which is the first to more
University of Birmingham: Pandemic Has Made Educators Move to Remote Learning at Unprecedented Scale
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 24 (TNSRep) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news release:
Remote and blended approaches to teacher education can be as effective as face-to-face approaches concludes a new study from the University of Birmingham.
The new report by Dr Thomas Perry from the University of Birmingham's School of Education highlights how in March 2020 many teacher educators were forced to expand their remote learning provision and, in some cases, get to grips with rem more
Northeastern University: Leading Source of False Claims About COVID-19? Hint - It's Not Facebook or Twitter
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 (TNSRep) -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
Minorities and younger people are more susceptible to fake news and misinformation about COVID-19, and younger generations are also more likely to believe false claims they receive on closed messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, according to a new national survey led by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers universities.
The findings--released on Wed more
Brown Establishes New Cancer Center Dedicated to Research, Clinical Developments
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 (TNSEco) -- Brown University issued the following news release:
An outgrowth of the Joint Program in Cancer Biology established by Brown and Lifespan, the center will focus efforts on world-class research, developing new therapeutics and addressing patients' unique needs.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- With the goal of advancing world-class cancer research that ultimately leads to clinical treatments and interventions, Brown has established a new Canc more
San Diego State University: COVID-19 Could Activate Latent Tuberculosis
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 22 (TNSRes) -- San Diego State University issued the following news release:
For most of us in the United States, our only awareness of tuberculosis (TB) may be the skin patch test required to work or volunteer in schools or health care facilities. But that could change during the pandemic.
TB is considered a disease caused by a bacterium - Mycobacterium tuberculosis - that usually attacks the lungs, but can attack any part of the body. Not everyone infected become more
Deakin University: Empower Our Grassroots to Achieve Global Sustainability Goals
GEELONG, Australia, Sept. 21 (TNSJou) -- Deakin University issued the following news release:
We need to "urgently and rapidly" increase our focus on local grassroots initiatives in order to reach the 2030 targets set in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, according to new research from Deakin University.
Dr Enayat A Moallemi, from Deakin's Centre of Integrative Ecology within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, said downscaling global frameworks and turning our attention to commu more
University of Miami: Uncertainty During the Pandemic Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 21 (TNSRes) -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
Uncertainty is a constant in our lives.
Plan on a picnic. It might rain.
Ready for a trip and your car may get a flat tire or your reservations get lost.
Yet the uncertainty many feel during this pandemic seems to feel different. It seems more permanent.
"Humans like to feel like they are in control," said Jill Ehrenreich-May, professor of psychology in the University of Miami College of Arts and more
COVID-Congress
In Senate Hearing, Sen. Kaine Presses CDC Director on 'Mixed Messages,' Removal of Guidance Warning About Airborne COVID-19 Spread
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Today, in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing titled "COVID-19: An Update on the Federal Response," U.S. Senator Tim Kaine pressed Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Robert Redfield on the CDC removing guidance on its website pertaining to airborne spread of COVID-19. Kaine asked about the removal of the CDC's statement that, "there is growing evidence more
Rep. Axne Leads Colleagues in Renewed Call for Passage of New COVID-19 Bill in House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Cynthia Axne, D-Iowa, issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03) led a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seeking legislative action on a revised coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package next week when members return to Washington.
"We write to you now to implore you to bring a revised and streamlined COVID-19 relief package to the floor next week. Americans are counting on us; they cannot wait any longer," the members wrote. "We a more
Rep. Brady Issues Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Restaurants in America During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing entitled "Restaurants in America During the COVID-19 Pandemic" on Sept. 25:
"Our Committee has the constitutional duty to use our tax code to help our workers, small businesses, and country prosper.
"And as we continue to apply maximum pressure on the novel coronavirus, we have the opportunity to use our tax code a more
Rep. Craig Renews Call for Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Angela Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Today, Rep. Angie Craig joined Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-02) in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seeking legislative action on a revised COVID-19 relief package when members return to Washington next week.
"We write to you now to implore you to bring a revised and streamlined COVID-19 relief package to the floor next week. Americans are counting on us; they cannot wait any longer," the membe more
Rep. Miller Announces $10 Million for Small Business COVID-19 Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 25:
Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant, worth $10,340,000, from the Economic Development Administration to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority for the COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Project. This grant supports the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that provides aid to small businesses and entrepreneurs negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Small busines more
Rep. Wexton Statement on the Governor and First Lady of Virginia Testing Positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following statement:
"My thoughts are with the Governor and First Lady and the member of their household staff who have tested positive for COVID-19.
"I wish them all good health and a speedy recovery.
"As the Governor said this morning, COVID-19 is very real and very contagious.
"It has not gone away and I continue to urge all Virginians to abide by public health guidelines, get tested if you're experiencing symptoms or ma more
10 Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Ten organizations have issued a joint public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program". The comment was written on Sept. 23, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aviation Technician Education Council, Cargo Airline Associa more
3 Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Three organizations have issued a joint public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Early Assessment Review; Commercial Clothes Washers; Request for information". The comment was written on Sept. 22, 2020, and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Patrick Eilert, manager for codes and standards at the more
4 Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on FAA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Four organizations have issued a joint public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration proposed rule entitled "Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems". The comment was written on Sept. 11, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Richard D. Hanson, president of the Academy of Model Aeronautics; Chris Cooper, senior director for regulatory affairs at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; Sean Elliott, vice president for advo more
8 Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Eight organizations have issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program". The comment was written on Sept. 23, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aeronautical Repair Station Association, Cargo Airline Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association more
Adult Educator Seltenright Issues Public Comment on DOEd Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Adult educator Virginia Seltenright, Tucson, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the Department of Education notice entitled "Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I have worked in the field of Adult Education for 20 years in Arizona. From teaching ABE and ESL classes to working in compliance and reporting at the state off more
Air France-KLM Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Michiel Laumans, coordinator for international affairs at Air France-KLM, Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New more
Airlines for America Issues Public Comment on EPA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Tim A. Pohle, senior managing director of environmental affairs at Airlines for America has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule entitled "Control of Air Pollution From Airplanes and Airplane Engines: Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Test Procedures". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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As the principal trade and service organization for the U.S. airline industry, Airlines for Americ more
Alliance for Competitive Taxation Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Peter Merrill, tax consultant with the Alliance for Competitive Taxation has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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The Alliance for Competitive Taxation ("ACT") is a coalition of leading American companies from a wide range of industries that supports a globally competitive corporate tax system more
American Benefits Council Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Katy Johnson, senior counsel for health policy at the American Benefits Council, has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Certain Medical Care Arrangements; Hearing". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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I write on behalf of the American Benefits Council ("the Council") to request to testify at the public hearing being held by teleconference on October 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. on the Certain Medical Care Arr more
American Council of Life Insurers Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Regina Rose, senior vice president for taxes and retirement security, and Mandana Parsazad, vice president for taxes and retirement security, at the American Council of Life Insurers have issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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On July 23, 2020, Treasury and the IRS published proposed regulations more
Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy Issues Public Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Ryann P. Roberts, owner of Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Phoenix, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule entitled "Medicare Program: CY 2021 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; etc". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments to more
Bay Area Clean Water Agencies Issues Public Comment on EPA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- David R. Williams, executive director of the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies, Oakland, California, has issued a public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency notice entitled "Pesticide Registration Review: Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessments for Several Pesticides". The comment was written on Sept. 9, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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On behalf of the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies (BACWA), we thank you for the opportunity to comment on th more
Benefits Law Center Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Peter Grieser, staff attorney at the Benefits Law Center, Seattle, Washington, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 9, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Benefits Law Center ("BLC") appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the more
California State Parks Foundation Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rachel Norton, executive director of the California State Parks Foundation, San Francisco, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport more
Canaveral Port Authority Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Barry Compagnoni, senior director of public safety at Canaveral Port Authority, Cape Canaveral, Florida, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was written on Sept. 9, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Port Canaveral is the world's second largest cruise port, an more
Central American Resource Center of Northern California Accredited Representative Issues Public Comment on Executive Office for Immigration Review Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Jay Martin Steinman, accredited representative at the Central American Resource Center of Northern California, San Francisco, has issued a public comment on the Executive Office for Immigration Review proposed rule entitled "Administrative Closure: Appellate Procedures and Decisional Finality in Immigration Proceedings". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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I strongly urge that the proposed rule be cancelled in its entirety. The proposed rule has more
Centre Safe Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rev. Anne K. Ard, executive director of the Centre Safe, State College, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 16, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of Centre Safe, the domestic and sexual violence sh more
Chamber of Commerce Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Caroline L. Harris, vice president for tax policy and economic development, and chief tax policy counsel for Economic Policy Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 16, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on REG-1277 more
Coalition on Housing & Homelessness in Ohio Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Douglas Argue, managing director of the Coalition on Housing and Homelessness in Ohio, Columbus, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 11, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of the Coalition on Housing and Homeless more
Consumer Brands Association Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Michael Gruber, vice president for regulatory and government affairs at the Consumer Brands Association, Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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The Consumer Brands Association champions the industry whose products Americans depend on every day. From household and personal care products to more
Copa Airlines Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Ivette Franco Koroneos, general counsel with Panama City, Panama-based Copa Airlines, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ron more
Dallas County Economic Development Group Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Hollie Elliott, executive director of the Dallas County Economic Development Group, Buffalo, Missouri, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program". The comment was posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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My name is Hollie Elliott and I serve as the Executive Director for the Dallas County Economic Development Group for a rural county/community in rural Missouri. Our largest municipality more
Delta Air Lines Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Steven J. Seiden, director for regulatory affairs at Delta Air Lines Inc., has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan more
Delta Air Lines Issues Public Comment on FAA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- James Thompson, airworthiness directive process and compliance engineer at Delta Air Lines Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration proposed rule entitled "Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate previously held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership; Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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Reference: (A) Notice of Proposed Rule Mak more
EagleCleaners Issues Public Comment on FTC Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rod Garner, co-owner of EagleCleaners, Albany, Georgia, has issued a public comment on the Federal Trade Commission proposed rule entitled "Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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The Care Label Rule is essential to professional garment care.
Since garment designers and manufacturers are the only people who know what types of fabrics are used in the garments they build a more
Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Ed Mercurio-Sakwa, CEO of the Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, Tucson, Arizona, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 4, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse in response t more
Emirates Slots Team Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Emirates Slots Team has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport". The comment was written o more
Equitas Health Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Daphne Kackloudis, chief public policy and administrative officer, and Andrea Wilson, senior director of client advocacy services, at Equitas Health, Columbus, Ohio, have issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 18, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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Gerontological Society Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- James C. Appleby, CEO of the Gerontological Society of America has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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On behalf of The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), thank you for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice's work to protect older adults against vaccine preventable diseases. GSA honors aging acr more
Greater Newark Conservancy Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Robin Dougherty, executive director of the Greater Newark Conservancy, New Jersey, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald more
Hawaii Bar Owners Association Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Bill Comerford, chairman of the Hawaii Bar Owners Association, Honolulu, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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The Hawaii Bar Owners Association (HiBOA) is an organization of owners of licensed liquor establishments who serve alcohol more
Illinois State Sen. Brady Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Illinois State Sen. Bill Brady has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport". The comment wa more
International Association of Fire Chiefs Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Chief Richard R. Carrizzo, president and board chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Chantilly, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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On behalf of the more than 13,000 chief fire and emergency medical services (EMS) officers of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), more
JetBlue Airways Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Robert C. Land, senior vice president for government affairs and associate general counsel at JetBlue Airways Corp., has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, more
King County Housing Authority Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Stephen Norman, executive director of the King County Housing Authority, Seattle, Washington, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 17, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) strongly opposes the Depa more
Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Aug. 28, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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The Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition (Lanc Co MyHome), along with the National Alliance to End more
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Alexandra Brandes, policy and advocacy manager at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, New York, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 3, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House ("Neighborhood more
Little Tokyo Service Center Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Deanna Atkinson, assistant director of administration at the Little Tokyo Service Center, Los Angeles, California, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 17, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of Little Tokyo Servic more
Market Square Travel Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Peterson, director of finance and operations at Market Square Travel, Maple Grove, Minnesota, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was written on Sept. 14, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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My name is Virginia Peterson. I am currently employed by Mark more
Marriott International Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Melissa Froehlich Flood, vice president for social impact and public affairs at Marriott International, Bethesda, Maryland, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Ai more
Maverick Well Service Issues Public Comment on SBA Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- James Abell, president and CEO of Maverick Well Service LLC, Kilgore, Texas, has issued a public comment on the Small Business Administration rule entitled "Business Loan Program Temporary Changes: Paycheck Protection Program-Loan Increases". The comment was posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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Our company, Maverick Well Service LLC, applied for and received PPP funding on April 10, 2020. In our process of applying for these funds, we were eligible for approximately $1.05M b more
Metro Cruises Services Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Anthony Newman, president of Metro Cruises Services, Long Beach, California, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Metro Cruise Services is an all-inclusive solutions leader in the international cruise industry. We offer our clients more
National Association of Manufacturers Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Chris Netram, vice president for tax and domestic economic policy at the National Association of Manufacturers, has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 18, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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On behalf of the more than 12 million men and women who make things in America, the National Association of Manufacturers ("NAM") appreciates more
National Foreign Trade Council Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Catherine G. Schultz, vice president for tax policy at the National Foreign Trade Council has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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On behalf of the National Foreign Trade Council ("NFTC"), I would like to express our appreciation to the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") and the Inter more
Nielson Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Bartek Beer, senior manager for global travel and card with the New York-based Nielson, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, R more
North Central Independent Living Services Specialist Issues Public Comment on HHS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Shyla Patera, independent living specialist at North Central Independent Living Services Inc., Black Eagle, Montana, has issued a public comment on the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule entitled "Good Guidance Practices". The comment was posted on Sept. 21, 2020:
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My name is Shyla Patera. I am an independent living specialist employed by North Central independent living services, Inc. in Black Eagle Montana.
I am also a person with a disability more
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Issues Public Comment on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Office Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Louis Starr, energy codes and standards engineer at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Portland, Oregon, has issued a public comment on the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Early Assessment Review; Commercial Clothes Washers; Request for information". The comment was written on Sept. 22, 2020, and posted on Sept. 23, 2020: more
Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Jeanette Renning, group sales manager at the Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego, California, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego is deeply concerned by how hard hi more
Oneworld Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rob Gurney, CEO of Oneworld, New York, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport". The co more
Opportunity Solutions Project Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Opportunity Solutions Project, Tallahassee, Florida, has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Certain Medical Care Arrangements; Hearing". The comment was posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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The Opportunity Solutions Project would like to share our perspective on the following recommendations for the final rule:
- Direct Primary Care Arrangements Should Include Other Primary Care Providers
- All Direct Care Arrangements, Not more
Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Reuben D. Franco, president and CEO of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Irvine, California, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was written on Sept. 9, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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The Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expressed i more
Oregon Law Center Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Becky Straus, staff attorney at the Oregon Law Center, Portland, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 4, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of the Oregon Law Center in response to the Department of Housing and Urb more
Polar Air Cargo Worldwide Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Jeff Wong, manager for network planning and alliances at Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Purchase, New York, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGu more
Polynesian Adventure Tours Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Terry Fischer, president of Polynesian Adventure Tours, Honolulu, Hawaii, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am sending this letter in response to Questions 1-3 of the above referenced Request for Information.
We want and need more
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington Nationa more
Rep. Ryan Issues Public Comment on FAA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration proposed rule entitled "Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems". The comment was written on Sept. 15, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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It is my understanding that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly close to completion on its proposed rule on Remote Identification requirements for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Although I support Remote ID more
Salem Witch Museum Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Merry Ward, director of sales at Salem Witch Museum, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Salem Witch Museum is deeply concerned by how hard hit the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our company as a vendor working with more
San Francisco Baykeeper Senior Scientist Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Jonathan Rosenfield, senior scientist at San Francisco Baykeeper, Oakland, California, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ro more
San Francisco Travel Association Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Joe D'Alessandro, president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association, California, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was written on Sept. 16, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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As a city that relies heavily on tourism and travelers from around the worl more
Sierra Club Issues Public Comment on NRC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Wallace L. Taylor of the Law Offices of Wallace L. Taylor, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has issued a public comment on behalf of Sierra Club on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission notice entitled "Holtec International HI-STORE Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Project". The comment was posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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On March 13, 2020, the NRC issued a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) in relation to an application by Holtec International to construct and operate a c more
Singapore Airlines Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Faris Amin, senior network planning analyst at Singapore Airlines, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washingt more
Source LGBT+ Center Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Spencer Salazar, transgender program coordinator at the Source LGBT+ Center, Visalia, California, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 10, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of The Source LGBT+ Center in response more
SPX Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Doug Gerard, director for global logistics and indirect sourcing at SPX Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York La more
Swiss International Air Lines Slot Manager Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Andrew Somerville, slot manager at Swiss International Air Lines, Zurich, Switzerland, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ro more
Texas Homeless Network Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Nick Thompson, statewide initiatives manager at Texas Homeless Network, Austin, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 11, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Texas Homeless Network (THN) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on t more
Texas Homeless Network Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Anja Taylor, barriers fund coordinator at the Texas Homeless Network, Austin, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 1, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed rule on equal acces more
UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Issues Public Comment on FAA Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration proposed rule entitled "Airworthiness Directives: The Boeing Company Airplanes". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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1. This is associated to an operation involving mixed fleet comprising of both B737 Max and NG. The introduction of modifications, additional training and procedures following the MCAS issues appear to sugge more
Union for Reform Judaism Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Barbara Weinstein, director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, has issued a public comment on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 17, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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I write on behalf of the Union for R more
United Airlines Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- George Hendy, director of ramp service with the United Airlines at Dulles International Airport, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York L more
United States Council for International Business Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- William J. Sample, chair of the Taxation Committee at the United States Council for International Business has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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USCIB/1 is pleased to provide comments on the proposed regulations under section 954(b)(4) regarding income subject to a high rate of foreign tax.
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Virgin Atlantic Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Nathan Stower, head of government affairs and sustainability at Virgin Atlantic Ltd., Crawley, United Kingdom, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New Yo more
Virgin Hyperloop Issues Public Comment on DOT Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- John A. DeVierno of Virgin Hyperloop, Los Angeles, California, has issued a public comment on the Department of Transportation notice entitled "Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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Introduction
Overview
Virgin Hyperloop, a U.S. company based in Los Angeles, has developed and operates in Nevada the first working full-scale prototype of a hyperloop system. With nearly 300 full-time e more
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 1, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless envisions a just and inclusive community for all residents of the Distr more
Washington's Best Guides Issues Public Comment on CDC Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Karen Miller, owner of Washington's Best Guides LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notice entitled "Request for Information Related to Cruise Ship Planning and Infrastructure, Resumption of Passenger Operations, and Summary Questions". The comment was posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Washington's Best Guides LLC provides licensed guides to international cruise ships arriving at the port of Baltimore. W more
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Ian Henderson, policy and systems director at the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Madison, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 18, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of the Wisconsin Coalition Against more
5 Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Five organizations have issued a joint public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by Liberty Mutual Insurance, MetLife Inc., Pacific Life Insurance Co., Prudential Financial Inc., Reinsurance Group of America Inc..
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On July 23, 2020, the United States (US) Department of the Treasury more
9 Organizations Issue Joint Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Nine organizations have issued a joint public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program". The comment was written and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
The comment was co-signed by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Aviation Technician Education Council, Cargo Airline Association, Experimental more
Airlines for Europe Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Airlines for Europe, Brussels, Belgium, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport". The c more
Alaska State Rep. Vance Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Alaska State Rep. Sarah Vance has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Petition for Exemption; Summary: Bald Mountain Air Service". The comment was posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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I am hereby requesting that Bald Mountain Air Services (BMAS) be granted an exemption from regulation 14 CFR Part 121 and 135 which prohibit a plane seating 10 or more people posting regularly scheduled flights for their on-demand services to Anchorag more
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Beatrice Lim, director for industry and regulatory affairs at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty Internationa more
Community Solutions Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rosanne Haggerty, president of Community Solutions, New York, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 11, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of Community Solutions in response to the Department of Housing and Urban D more
Corteva Agriscience Issues Public Comment on Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Kevin Greene, global distribution safety and security leader at Corteva Agriscience, Indianapolis, Indiana, has issued a public comment on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration notice entitled "Hazardous Materials: Applications for New Special Permits". The comment was written on Sept. 23, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. At Corteva, more
IGT Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Maryellen Yeager, senior travel analyst at IGT, Providence, Rhode Island, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan W more
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Todd Maisch, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald R more
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division, Aviation Mechanics Coalition Issue Joint Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division and the Aviation Mechanics Coalition have issued a joint public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grant Program". The comment was written on Sept. 22, 2020, and posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division and The Aviation Mechanics Coalition strongly support the Aviation Mai more
International Intellectual Property Alliance Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Eric J. Schwartz, counsel at the International Intellectual Property Alliance, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "Russia's Implementation of its World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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These comments are submitted on behalf of the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), regarding Russia's implementation of its obligations as a M more
Latin America & Caribbean Air Transport Association Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Jose Ricardo Botelho, CEO and executive director of the Latin America and Caribbean Air Transport Association, Panama City, Panama, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty Internat more
Leggett & Platt Issues Public Comment on IRS Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Charles P. Hutchins, vice president and chief tax officer of Leggett and Platt Inc., Carthage, Missouri, has issued a public comment on the Internal Revenue Service proposed rule entitled "Guidance: Income Subject to a High Rate of Foreign Tax". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the recent guidance issued under REG-127732-19, which proposes to confo more
Mayer Brown Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Jon E. Brooks, procurement manager at Mayer Brown LLP, Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Reagan W more
Meat Export Federation Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Dan V. Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, Denver, Colorado, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "Russia's Implementation of its World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding Russia's compliance with WTO commitments as it rela more
National Disability Rights Network Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Curtis L. Decker, executive director of the National Disability Rights Network has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 11, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of Housing and Urban D more
National Immigration Forum Issues Public Comment on Executive Office for Immigration Review Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Immigration Forum has issued a public comment on the Executive Office for Immigration Review proposed rule entitled "Administrative Closure: Appellate Procedures and Decisional Finality in Immigration Proceedings". The comment was posted on Sept. 23, 2020:
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The National Immigration Forum (Forum) submits the following comment urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to withdraw this proposed rule on appellate procedures and decisional finality in imm more
National Milk Producers Federation, Dairy Export Council Issue Joint Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Shawna Morris, vice president for trade policy at the National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "Russia's Implementation of its World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council appreciate the oppo more
North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness, Raleigh, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 9, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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We are writing on behalf of the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness (NCCEH) in response to th more
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Monika Juska, associate vice president for international advocacy at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "Russia's Implementation of its World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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In response to the Request for Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Russia's Implementation of Its more
Royal Air Maroc Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Amine El Farissi, vice president for the Americas at Royal Air Maroc, New York, has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald Re more
Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Issues Public Comment on FAA Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Michael C. Andersson, chairman of Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce USA Inc., has issued a public comment on the Federal Aviation Administration notice entitled "Proposed Extension of Limited Waiver of the Minimum Slot Usage Requirement: COVID-19 Related Relief Concerning Operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, Ronald more
Upper Valley Haven Issues Public Comment on HUD Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Michael Redmond, executive director of Upper Valley Haven, White River Junction, Vermont, has issued a public comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule entitled "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs". The comment was written on Sept. 9, 2020, and posted on Sept. 22, 2020:
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I am writing on behalf of the Upper Valley Haven in response to the Dep more
UPS Dispatch Manager Issues Public Comment on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Travis Nace, dispatch manager at UPS, Edgerton, Kansas, has issued a public comment on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration notice entitled "Entry-Level Driver Training: United Parcel Service, Inc.; Reconsideration of Denial of Application for Exemption". The comment was posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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I'm writing this comment in support of the possible ELDT exemption for UPS.
I have been with the company for 21 years and have been a semi truck driver traine more
Urenco Issues Public Comment on Office of Trade Representative Notice
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Kirk Schnoebelen, president of Urenco USA Inc., Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment on the Office of U.S. Trade Representative notice entitled "Russia's Implementation of its World Trade Organization Commitments". The comment was written on Sept. 21, 2020, and posted on Sept. 24, 2020:
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On behalf of Louisiana Energy Services, LLC (LES), the sole active U.S. uranium enricher, we respectfully respond to the request for comments concerning the Russian Fed more
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ICER Releases Draft Evidence Report on Supervised Injection Facilities
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 (TNSRep) -- The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review issued the following announcement on Sept. 24:
The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) today released a Draft Evidence Report assessing the comparative clinical effectiveness and value of supervised injection facilities. This preliminary draft marks the midpoint of ICER's eight-month process of assessing these treatments, and the findings within this document should not be interpreted to be more
