Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday July 21, 2024 ( 51 items ) |
30-year risk of cardiovascular disease may help inform blood pressure treatment decisions
DALLAS, Texas, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Research Highlights:
A comparison of two tools for calculating cardiovascular disease risk found that if only the current 10-year risk thresholds are applied, fewer adults may be recommended for blood pressure-lowering medication. The tools, The American Heart Association's new PREVENTTM tool and the Pooled Cohort Equations, were applied to a cross-sectional sample of adults from
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ABS and KRISO to Advance SMR-Powered Vessels and Floating Power Generation Platforms
HOUSTON, Texas, July 19 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release:
(BUSAN) ABS and the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) are working together to advance commercial small modular reactor (SMR)-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms.
ABS will provide analysis of applicable regulatory guidelines and international standards for the design of SMR-powered ships.
KRISO will develop core technologies for SMR-powered ships, in
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Advocates Fight to Protect Texas Man With Intellectual Disability From Execution
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The Arc, an organization that says it serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, issued the following news release:
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In a new amicus brief, The Arc, Disability Rights Texas, and AAIDD urge Texas court to follow science, not stereotypes
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In a critical death penalty case, The Arc of the United States, The Arc of Texas, Disability Rights Texas, and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), along with la
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Argentum Urges Texas to Expedite Power Restoration for Senior Living Communities Following Hurricane Beryl
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 19 -- Argentum, an association that operates senior living communities, issued the following news release:
Washington, DC -- In the wake of Hurricane Beryl's destructive impact on Texas, which has left 300,000 without power a week after the storm made landfall, Argentum is calling on state and local officials to prioritize and expedite the deployment of resources and personnel to restore power in senior living communities. The association is also urging a more robust
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CEA Thanks Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro For Signing Bipartisan Carbon Capture Bill Into Law
HOUSTON, Texas, July 19 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release:
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* Law will accelerate billions in carbon capture, hydrogen hub opportunities
* Carbon capture poised to generate well-paying building trade jobs
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HARRISBURG, Pa. - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement regarding the signing into law of SB831, concerning carbon capture and storage, after its bipar
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Construction Employment Increases In 35 States Between June 2023 And June 2024, While 29 States Add Jobs From May To Last Month
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release:
Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage Year-over-Year Gains, While New York and D.C. Lag; Texas, Nevada Lead in Number and Percent of Monthly Gains, While New York and Vermont Have Worst Losses
Construction employment increased in 35 states in June from a year earlier, while 29 states added construction jobs between May and June, according to a n
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DATE SET FOR MILESTONE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS TAKING PLACE ON MAY 8, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release on July 17, 2024:
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WORLD HEADQUARTERS OF THE DALLAS COWBOYS IN FRISCO, TEXAS
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Today, Prime Video, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and Dick Clark Productions announc
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Deposco Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Addressing Specific Customer Pain Points in the Warehouse Management System Market With Its Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 (TNSres) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on July 16, 2024:
Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the warehouse management systems industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Deposco with the 2024 Global New Product Innovation Award. The company uniquely focuses on mid-sized enterprises (MSEs) with revenues betwee
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Dr. Benjamin K. Young From Casey Eye Institute Awarded $90,000 Knights Templar Eye Foundation Grant for Retinopathy of Prematurity Progression Kinetics Research
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, July 16 -- The Knights Templar Eye Foundation issued the following news:
Dr. Benjamin K. Young from the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, Oregon was awarded a $90,000 grant entitled: Retinopathy of Prematurity Progression Kinetics.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially irreversible cause of vision loss in infants. When born premature, their retinal blood vessels are not yet fully developed, and must continue developing as they
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Emergency Staffs in Dallas, Mansfield Win National Award
DALLAS, Texas, July 16 -- Emergency Nurses Association, a part of Methodist Health System, issued the following news release:
The emergency departments at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and Methodist Mansfield Medical Center are among 94 nationwide and only three in Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the 2024 Lantern Award, an accolade granted by the Emergency Nurses Association.
Both staffs have demonstrated excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research, according to the nu
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Finalized Haze Pollution Settlement to Speed Up Protections for National Parks and Wilderness Areas in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on July 15, 2024:
In response to legal action by environmental and conservation groups, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia signed a final consent decree Friday that requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take action on haze pollution plans from Texas and 31 other states. Haze pollution, which largely comes from coal power plant emissions, degrades air quality and visi
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First Liberty Institute: Religious Liberty Expert Warns Biden's Proposed Changes to Supreme Court Threat to Republic
PLANO, Texas, July 16 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following statement:
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Polling nationwide has shown overwhelming majority of Americans reject changes to court, seen as upsetting judicial independence, integrity.
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Washington, DC--Statement from Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel for First Liberty Institute, regarding reports that President Joe Biden will announce proposed changes to the Supreme Court of the United States:
Transforming the Supreme Co
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Food research fellowships funded for scientists in 6 countries
DALLAS, Texas, July 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Diet-related diseases account for 1 in 5 deaths around the world[1] and unsustainable industrial agricultural practices threaten to compromise the health of the planet.[2] While emerging science expands our knowledge of food composition, society still understands little about the tens of thousands of components found in food.
The American Heart Association is facilitating a new r
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Gov. Walz Flubs New Year's Resolution as Texas Beats Minnesota on CNBC Business Ranking
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, July 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies that make Minnesota a freer, more prosperous and better-governed state, issued the following commentary:
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Gov. Walz Flubs New Year's Resolution as Texas Beats Minnesota on CNBC Business Ranking
Written by John Phelan
Last year, there was much excitement among Minnesota's political leaders and journalists when our state ranked fifth
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HACU National Internship Program accepting applications for spring 2025 session
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications from college students and recent graduates for the spring 2025 session of the HACU National Internship Program. The spring internship session dates are Jan. 6 April 18, 2025. The online application deadline is Oct. 18, 2024.
College students are placed at federal agencies for
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HACU statement on President Biden's plans to increase support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
SAN ANTONIO The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities commends President Biden and his staff on new actions to increase support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Through a new Executive Order establishing the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through HSIs, the Executive Order wi
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HACU's 38th Annual Conference to feature workshops on excellence and equity in leadership
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 38th Annual Conference will feature topics on "Excellence and Equity in Leadership," under track four. More than 50 workshops that address the theme, "Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Reaching New Heights of Excellence and Equity," will be offered in seven tracks. The Conference will be h
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Hispanic Access' Statement on the Establishment of Blackwell School National Historic Site as America's Newest National Park
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following statement on July 17, 2024:
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On July 17, the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland formally established the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas as the nation's newest national park. In response to the designation, Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, released the following statement:
"We applaud the administration's action to designate Blackwell School as the nation's n
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IMS Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Shaping Safer and Smarter Mobility With Its Telematics and Connected Insurance Solutions
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 19 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release on July 18, 2024:
Frost & Sullivan recently researched the telematics insurance industry and, based on its findings, recognizes IMS with the 2024 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The company offers a suite of fully digital UBI solutions that cater to the divers
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IWF & IWV Statement on NLRB's Withdrawal of Joint Employer Rule Appeal: 'A Win for Women Small Businesses'
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, issued the following statement on July 19, 2024:
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Today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of the March 2024 ruling by the Fifth District Court of Texas that struck down the NLRB's joint employer rule.
Patrice Onwuka, director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women's Forum, issued the following statement:
"We are pleased that
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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Helps Repel SFFA's Attempts to Expand Harvard Ruling After Courts' Dismissal of Admissions Lawsuit Against UT-Austin
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release on July 16, 2024:
A federal court dismissed (https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-15-Order-Granting-Defendants-dckt-94_0.pdf) SFFA v. UT-Austin, a lawsuit initiated in 2019 by Edward Blum and his anti-civil rights group Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA). The case initially challenged the University of Texas at Austin's (UT-Austin) race-conscious college adm
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LCV Celebrates the Establishment of the Blackwell School National Historic Site
WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release:
In response to the Department of the Interior announcing the establishment of the Blackwell School National Historic Site in West Texas as the nation's newest national park, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa released the following statements:
"LCV applauds President Biden and Secretary Haaland for establishing the Blackwell School Historic Site to honor the hards
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Leadership From National Association of Counties Condemns Political Violence, Calls for Unity
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The National Association of Counties issued the following statement on July 14, 2024:
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TAMPA -- Today from the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Fla., the organization's leadership issued a statement in response to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump.
The statement issued by NACo President and Ramsey County, Minn. Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire; NACo First Vice President and Sonoma County, Calif
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Mackinac Center Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Halt Latest Student Loan Payoff
MIDLAND, Michigan, July 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release:
MIDLAND, Mich. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the Biden administration's latest illegal and unconstitutional student loan program. The Mackinac Center, along with the New Civil Liberties Alliance, Cato Institute and the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, filed an amicus brief asking the C
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MADD Celebrates America's 21 Drinking Age Law Turning 40
IRVING, Texas, July 18 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following news release:
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Lifesaving Law Championed by the Honorable Elizabeth Dole Recognized as the Model for Current Bipartisan Effort to End Drunk Driving
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WASHINGTON, DC - Forty years ago on July 17, President Ronald Reagan signed the Minimum Legal Drinking Age-21 Law, alongside drunk driving victims and survivors from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), then-U.S. Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole, and C
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More than 3,000 health care organizations recognized for commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care
DALLAS, Texas, July 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Someone in the United States dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 34 seconds, on average.[1] Reducing deaths from CVD requires a coordinated approach to care and a commitment to following science-based treatment guidelines.
The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, is recognizing
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Welcomes Four New National Ambassadors to Lead Charge Against Drunk Driving
IRVING, Texas, July 19 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following news release:
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New Ambassadors Bring Powerful Personal Stories and Renewed Energy to MADD's Lifesaving Mission to End Impaired Driving
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving(R) (MADD) is honored to welcome four remarkable individuals as MADD National Ambassadors: Steven Benvenisti, Esq., Tara Repka Flores, Erica Linn and Bob Nulman. These passionate advocates, each with a deeply personal connection to the tragedie
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New opportunity to improve diagnosis, care for people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome
DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
DALLAS, July 17, 2024 About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have at least three risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a health disorder related to the strong connections among cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and metabolic disease (such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity).[1] Yet there is no single clinical practice guideline to treat people with CKM syndrome, and
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New Studies Boost Case for Local Solar-Plus-Storage -- NC WARN News Release
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 20 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network issued the following news release on July 18, 2024:
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Duke Energy seeks to block regulatory and media/public debate over NC WARN's sweeping solar alternative to Dukes' PRO-Carbon Plan
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The renowned Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the University of Texas-Austin (UTA) each have new studies showing that using clean energy resources at the local level can save customers millions, prot
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NRF Statement on NLRB's Withdrawal of Final Joint Employer Rule Appeal
WASHINGTON, July 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release:
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas' decision to strike down the Board's final joint employer rule. NRF and other major employment groups filed legal action agai
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Nueva oportunidad para mejorar el diagnostico y la atencion de personas con sindrome cardiovascular-renal-metabolico
DALLAS, Texas, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
DALLAS, 17 de julio de 2024 Aproximadamente una de cada tres personas adultas en Estados Unidos tiene al menos tres factores de riesgo del sindrome cardiovascular-renal-metabolico (CKM), un trastorno de salud relacionado con las conexiones significativas entre las enfermedades cardiovasculares, renales y metabolicas (como diabetes tipo 2 y obesidad).[1] Sin embargo, no hay una sol
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Polling Shows Likely Voters in Montana Solidly Oppose Gas Car Ban and Consider the Issue 'Important' for 2024
HOUSTON, Texas, July 18 (TNSRes) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON - The United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles, according to new polling among likely voters conducted in Montana on behalf of Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM).
A supermajority of likely voters say that this policy issue will be important to them w
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Polling Shows Likely Voters in Texas Want an "All of the Above" Energy Policy and Solidly Oppose Biden-Harris Gas-Car Ban
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 (TNSres) -- The Texas Association of Business issued the following news release on July 18, 2024:
New polling conducted in Texas on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this policy issue will be
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Restaurant Industry Notches Win in Battle Against NLRB Joint Employer Rule
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following news release on July 19, 2024:
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The NLRB withdrew its appeal to the 5th Circut decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule, putting a "direct and immediate" standard back in place.
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Today the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was granted a request to withdraw its appeal of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Texas decision vacating the 2023 Joint Employer Rule. This means
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Right On Crime and Due Process Institute Offer Recommendations to the U.S. Sentencing Commission
AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Right on Crime, a national campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that supports conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders and lowering taxpayer costs, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024:
Two national criminal justice organizations today submitted recommendations to the U.S. Sentencing Commission to improve federal sentencing guidelines regarding issues of relevant conduct, drug crimes, intended loss, and w
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SIA Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for GlobalWafers Projects in Texas and Missouri
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSres) -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following news release on July 17, 2024:
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding semiconductor manufacturing incentives announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and GlobalWafers. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support the development of semiconductor wafer production in Texas and Mi
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Singers Encouraged to Enter Annual NCBA National Anthem Contest
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, July 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association issued the following news release:
Winner to sing at CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (July 15, 2024)
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The contest winner will perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the convention's Opening General Session and will receive round trip airfare to San Antonio, Texas, a hotel room for three nights, complimentary convention registration, plus a pair of boots, jeans
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Susan G. Komen: Statement on Passage of Legislation Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians
DALLAS, Texas, July 17 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following statement on July 16, 2024:
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JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI - July 16, 2024 - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatmen
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SwRI EVALUATES CYBERSECURITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EV FAST-CHARGING EQUIPMENT
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release:
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute have identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities with electric vehicles (EVs) using direct current fast-charging systems, the quickest, commonly used way to charge electric vehicles. The high-voltage technology relies on power line communication (PLC) technology to transmit smart-grid data between vehicles and charging equipment.
In a laboratory, the SwRI team e
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SwRI, UTD JOINTLY FUND PROJECT TO EVALUATE SPACE SENSOR IN UNIQUE FACILITY
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 17 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release:
Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are collaborating to evaluate a next-generation sensor designed to measure neutral gas velocities in the Earth's upper atmosphere. The project, led by SwRI's Dr. Joo Hwang and UTD's Dr. Phillip Anderson, is supported by a grant from the new SwRI/UTD Seed Projects for Research, INnovation, and Technology (S
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SwRI-UTD Collaborate on Geoscience Research to Find Domestic Lithium Resources
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 18 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release:
Geoscientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are collaborating to discover new domestic sources for lithium.
A joint project entitled "Toward domestic lithium independence: Tectonic controls on critical emerging lithium deposits" was selected for funding under the Seed Projects for Research, INnovation, and Technology (SPRINT) Program spo
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Technologies to Improve Carbon Intensity and the Cost of Compliance Lead the Debate at the ABS Black Sea Regional Committee
HOUSTON, Texas, July 17 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release on July 16, 2024:
(ISTANBUL) Maritime stakeholders including charterers, owners, brokers, designers and shipbuilders joined ABS at the annual Black Sea Regional Committee to hear industry-leading analysis of shipping's dynamic regulatory environment, including the impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance along with the potential of carbon intensity reduction technologies.
Vassilios Kr
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Texas Public Policy Foundation Releases New Research on Family Separation Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, July 20 (TNSres) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on July 18, 2024:
Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation published a new research paper titled "A Unified Standard: Ensuring All Children Are Given Active Efforts for Prevention and Reunification." In its recommendations, the paper aims to raise the quality of services provided to preserve and reunite Texas families.
Child Protective Services is required to undertake efforts designed to p
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Texas Youth Organizations Launch Innovative Float the Vote Campaign
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on July 18, 2024:
SAN MARCOS, Texas - A group of Texas youth civic engagement organizations today launched the "Float the Vote" campaign at the San Marcos River to boost youth voter registration and engagement ahead of the November election season.
"Float the Vote" was organized by the Texas Youth Power Alliance and Deeds Not Words. The Texas Youth Power Alliance (TYPA) was founded in 2018 by the largest yout
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This is How to Nail Your First Year on the Job
IRVING, Texas, July 16 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news:
Now that the late spring college graduation season is behind us, many newly minted RTs are settling into their first jobs in the profession. The early days in a new position can be tough for anyone, but for those just starting out it can be downright overwhelming at times.
And while things do get better, most new therapists can expect to stay in learning mode throughout their first year of employ
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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Baylor Scott & White Health Hospitals for Quality and Patient Satisfaction
DALLAS, Texas, July 17 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following news release on July 16, 2024:
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Annual "Best Hospitals" list includes 26 Baylor Scott & White facilities; Four nationally ranked for specialty care, more than any other health system in Texas
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DALLAS, TEMPLE, and FORT WORTH Texas - Today, U.S. News & World Report has ranked the medical care at Baylor Scott & White Health among the best in the nation.
For the sixth consecutive year, Baylor Scott & White He
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Uber Joins The MADD Network to Prevent Impaired Driving Nationwide
IRVING, Texas, July 16 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving issued the following news release:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is proud to announce that Uber has joined The MADD Network, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against impaired driving. Through this partnership, Uber will strengthen MADD's efforts to reduce drunk driving crashes, providing safe transportation alternatives and promoting road safety.
Uber's dedication to safety aligns seamlessly with MADD's mission,
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER'S READING SPECIALIST PROGRAM RECEIVES HIGHEST HONORS FROM INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION
NEWARK, Delaware, July 16 -- The International Literacy Association issued the following news release on July 15, 2024:
The International Literacy Association (ILA) announced today that The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler) was awarded National Recognition With Distinction for its MEd Reading Specialist Program. This honor follows the university's initial National Recognition status earned earlier this year and further signifies its exceptional commitment to excellence in literacy educati
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US Governors' Chiefs of Staff Return From Israel Mission With Combat Antisemitism Movement
MOUNDRIDGE, Kansas, July 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following news release:
A delegation of chiefs of staff from governors' offices across the United States has returned from a successful six-day mission to Israel, organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).
The group, which included chiefs of staff, deputy chiefs of staff, and senior advisors representing Republican governors from states including Florida, Georgia, Montana, Nevada, Nort
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Victory! Blackwell School Formally Established as 430th National Park Site
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on July 17, 2024:
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Latino history at Blackwell and beyond is pivotally important to understanding our country's past, navigating its present, and building for its future.
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Today, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formally established the Blackwell School National Historic Site in Marfa, Texas. The addition of Blackwell to the National Parks System brings the official tally of national
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ZAGENO Recognized With Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Transforming the Lab Supply Procurement Experience
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 18 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release:
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ZAGENO leverages advanced AI and a robust online platform to optimize lab supply procurement and deliver cost-effective efficiency.
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Frost & Sullivan recently researched the life sciences eCommerce industry and, based on its findings, recognizes ZAGENO with the 2024 G
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