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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday April 04, 2024 ( 6 items )  

AACR Recognizes 2023-2024 Research Grantees
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 4 (TNSres) -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today announced its newest class of grant recipients. Since 1993, the AACR has allocated $138 million and awarded over 900 research grants to support hundreds of scientists devoted to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. These grants support researchers in the   more

Internal Medicine Physicians Strongly Oppose Efforts to Ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs in Medical Education
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians issued the following news release: Statement attributable to: Omar T. Atiq, MD, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON April 3, 2024 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) strongly opposes efforts that would prevent medical schools from putting into place policies seeking to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Research shows that a diverse physician workforce is cri  more

Lou Conter, Last Survivor of USS Arizona From Pearl Harbor Attack, Dies at 102
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: Editor's note: This article by Blake Stilwell originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. Of the U.S. Navy warships lost or damaged during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the hardest hit was by far the USS Arizona, which was struck by four armor-piercing bombs. One of those bombs blew up the ship's ma  more

Manufacturer & Business Association to Honor 67 Training Graduates
ERIE, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The Manufacturer and Business Association issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA) will honor 67 graduates from 35 companies during a recognition luncheon at noon Tuesday, April 9, at the Association's Conference Center, 2171 West 38th Street at Pittsburgh Avenue. All media are invited to attend. "The MBA continues to develop and deliver the highest level of professional training that today's businesses dem  more

Papers Invited for Conference on Hydrogen in Materials
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 3 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, issued the following news release: Papers are invited for ASTM International's Conference on Hydrogen in Materials, to be held June 4-6, 2025, in La Rochelle, France. The event is sponsored by ASTM International's hydrogen embrit  more

Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission: State Museum of PA, PA Heritage Foundation Remind Artists to Enter Annual Art of the State Juried Exhibition
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission issued the following news: The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation want to remind artists and craftspeople to submit applications to exhibit their work in the annual Art of the State. Now in its 57th year, this acclaimed juried exhibition boasts a tradition of presenting highly creative art by Pennsylvanians, chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors. Art of the State is ope  more