PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 28 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2024: * * * On 26 November, news that Lebanese and Israeli authorities agreed to a ceasefire signaled a hopeful end to the intense bombardment and cross-border fire that began in October 2023 and significantly escalated in September 2024. Mercy Corps Country Director for Lebanon Laila Al Amine says: "The agreement is a critical step toward ending the cycle of violence for communities in Lebanon and Nort  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 25 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Nov. 23, 2024: * * * Statement by Debbie Hillier, Mercy Corps Climate Policy Lead: "The New Collective Quantified Goal, better known as NCQG, that was gaveled through at COP29 in Baku today is a devastating setback for developing countries. What could and should have been a transformative new international climate finance goal that would set the stage for rapid scale-up of climate action will instead lock in a deca  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: PORTLAND, OR - In a win for state climate leadership, the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) voted today to restore Oregon's cornerstone Climate Protection Program. The reinstatement of this critical policy will regulate climate pollution from oil companies, fossil gas utilities, and major industrial facilities. The program will also enable millions of dollars annually in   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on Nov. 25, 2024: * * * Survey of Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries suggests importance of addressing social needs during health care visits to improve health, lower costs * * * By Erik Robinson Despite a heavy infusion of public and private support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries in Oregon reported that housing and food insecurity shot up during the onset o  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2024: * * * OHSU-led study in rural Oregon finds 66% of hard-to-reach patients cleared the virus with peer-assisted telehealth * * * By Erik Robinson New research reveals a dramatic improvement in diagnosing and curing people living with hepatitis C in rural communities, using both telemedicine and support from peers with lived experience in drug use. The study, published today  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Semiconductor Industry Association issued the following statement on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer praising finalization of semiconductor manufacturing investments announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Intel Corporation. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support Intel manufacturing projects in in Arizona, Ohio,   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 26 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) sparked historic investments in the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, research and development fields. The $52.7 billion investment is expected to drive demand for highly trained workers throughout the industry's complex production processes. On top of that, Oregon lawmakers passed the Oregon CHIPS Act in 2023, allocating $240 million to 15 companies planning   more