ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 2 (TNSJou) -- Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: Postmenopausal women with certain types of breast cancer can forgo chemotherapy, according to a national study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The study's lead author is Kevin Kalinsky, MD, MS, director of the Glenn Family Breast Center at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Kalinsky called the findings from the RxPONDER study "practice-changin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 2 (TNSJou) -- Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Both vaccines are highly effective and either one is strongly recommended * * * Compared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has a slightly lower risk of COVID-19 outcomes, including documented SARS-CoV-2 infection, symptomatic COVID-19, and COVID-19-related hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and death, over   more

HALLOWELL, Maine, Dec. 1 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2021: The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) today for development and operation of a high voltage transmission line and qualified renewable energy generation projects to transmit electricity from Northern Maine to the Independent System Operator of New England (ISO-NE) system. During its 2021 session, the Legislature enacted an Act To  more

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- McGill University issued the following news release: According to research, early childhood gambling experiences, including those with lottery products, increase the risk for developing gambling problems later in life. In response, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University in Canada joined forces to launch the Gift Responsibly Campaign, which was called t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: Democrats are arguing again, this time about how big of a tax cut to give millionaires and billionaires in high-tax blue states. House Democrats - like Val Demings, Conor Lamb, and Tim Ryan - supported a repeal of the cap on SALT (state and local tax) deductions, causing even some fellow Democrats to speak out. In fact, devout liberals like potential 2022 Chuck Schumer challenger, Congresswom  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined EPW Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in introducing the Section 401 Certification Act, legislation codifying the Trump administration's 2020 Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Certification Rule (401 Rule). Specifically, the legislation would ensure infrastructure projects are not denied p  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In a win for local farmers, fisherman, and families, Farm Fresh Rhode Island is being awarded two new federal grants: $1.6 million to expand access to fresh, locally grown foods across New England and over $538,000 to bring farmers, fishermen, and consumers together to create a stronger local economy and develop new market opportunities for fishermen and producers serving local markets. Tod  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement ahead of the oral arguments commencing in the Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which has been described as one of the most consequential abortion cases in nearly 50 years - a decision which could pave the way for states to criminalize abortions. If the Court overturns Roe. V. Wade, eighte  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Stephen Nalley, acting administrator of the Energy Information Administration, involving a hearing on Nov. 16, 2021, entitled "Domestic and International Energy Price Trends": * * * I appreciate the opportunity to testify about the U.S. Energy Information Administration's assessment of energy prices and how they reflect the current world and domestic energy situation. When I last spoke to  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Dec. 1 (TNSRep) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: A new analysis shows that replacing high-pollution trucks with electric trucks will deliver billions of dollars in benefits to Connecticut. Strong truck standards that drive the adoption of electric trucks will reduce air pollution-related illness, cut costs for truck fleets and reduce the risk of climate change. The report, conducted by MJ Bradley and Associates and commissioned by t  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 1 (TNSRep) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: A new analysis shows that replacing high-pollution trucks with electric trucks will deliver billions of dollars in benefits to Massachusetts. Strong truck standards that drive the adoption of electric trucks will reduce air pollution-related illness, cut costs for truck fleets and reduce the risk of climate change. The report, conducted by MJ Bradley and Associates and commissioned  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 1 (TNSRep) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release: A new analysis shows that replacing high-pollution trucks with electric trucks will deliver billions of dollars in benefits to Rhode Island. Strong truck standards that drive the adoption of electric trucks will reduce air pollution-related illness, cut costs for truck fleets and reduce the risk of climate change. The report, conducted by MJ Bradley and Associates and commissioned   more

CONCORD, Massachusetts, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New England District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from the Maine Department of Transportation for proposed work at the Stillwater Avenue crossing of the Stillwater River in Old Town, Maine. The proposed work includes placing temporary and permanent fill below the ordinary high-water mark of t  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2021: By Bevin McAdoo Army Mission Support Battalion The Army's newest interactive exhibit, "Operation Firebreaker," is travelling across the United States after making its initial debut at a New England Patriots game Nov. 14. Operation Firebreaker, part of the Army Adventure Semi, is a hands-on virtual reality simulation where Army helicopters douse wild fires threatening a small town. "Whe  more