KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 (TNSOps) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news on Sept. 21, 2021: In the 40 years Arun Shukla has been an engineering professor at the University of Rhode Island, he's secured more than 100 research grants totaling over $14 million, earned many prestigious awards and has been published in the most prominent journals in his field. The success of URI's Simon Ostrach Professor of Mechanical Engineering is also reflected in the impressive achi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 22 (TNSOps) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news on Sept. 21, 2021: The Society of Professional Journalists Board of Directors has selected its two appointed members for 2021-22 and approved a third member to fill a vacancy on the board. Israel Balderas and Cheryl Smith were appointed during Saturday's virtual board meeting and Danielle McLean was approved to fill the vacancy left by Claire Regan who was voted president-elect earlier  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43062) on Sept. 20, 2021, entitled "Regulation of Dietary Supplements: Background and Issues for Congress" by Health Policy analyst Agata Bodie: * * * Summary Many Americans take dietary supplements (e.g., vitamins, herbs, sports nutrition supplements) with the intention of meeting their nutritional needs, as well as to improve or maintain their overall health. These consumers want accurate i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43062) on Sept. 20, 2021, entitled "Regulation of Dietary Supplements: Background and Issues for Congress": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Issues for Congress Consumers, the dietary supplement industry, Congress, and federal regulators all have a stake in supplement safety and quality. Current federal policy toward regulating dietary supplements was intended to balance these competing in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news release: Much has been said about the pandemic. Scientists all around the world have been laser-focused on studying SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, for nearly two years and the flood of information can be overwhelming. That's why a trusted, unified resource that organizes our collective knowledge is so valuable. The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)'s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSOps) -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release: The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) has selected Thomas Ware to receive its 2021 Michael J. Fleming Distinguished Service Award. The award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the association and the equipment finance industry. Ware, who is President of Tom Ware Advisory Services, LLC, will be formally recognized during a ceremony at the 60t  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news on Sept. 21, 2021: By Mark Wyatt 66th Air Base Group The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign will kick off here Sept. 27 with base organizers setting a goal to raise $75,000 and make 100 percent contact with military and civilian federal employees. This year's CFC drive will continue through Dec. 11. The theme this year is "You Can Be the Face of Change." "The Combined Federal Campaign i  more

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) yesterday joined a bicameral amicus brief in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, urging the Supreme Court to uphold nearly 50 years of precedent in Roe v. Wade and protect the constitutional right to abortion care. The amicus brief was led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Patt  more