PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP Issues Recommendations for Optimizing Risk Adjustment * WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025--Optimizing risk adjustment would improve health equity, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper published today. " Modernizing Risk Adjustment in Health Care: A Path to Equity and Efficiency," published in Annals of Internal Medicine, offers reco  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Survey Finds Some Confusion Over Mammogram Guidelines Mammograms can find cancer early before symptoms appear. Regular screening decreases the risk of dying from breast cancer. But a recent survey question by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that some Americans appear to be confused about when women with an average risk of breast   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Honors Congressman Dwight Evans Following Retirement Announcement * PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Dean of Pennsylvania's Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement on the announcement Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek reelection: "Philadelphia only gets to send two of its citizens to Congress. For the last decade, I've had the  more

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Concurrent Technologies, an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization, issued the following news release: * * * Concurrent Technologies Corporation Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification, Demonstrating its Commitment to Cybersecurity Readiness for National Defense Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is proud to be among the early organizations in the defense industrial base to successfully achie  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces $305,000 Federal Grant for Western PA Beekeepers' Innovative Research * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $305,000 in National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research grant funds have been awarded to O'Hara Township-based Obeewan Technologies, Inc. The grant will support the development and commercialization of an innov  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Florian Harder Named to Fifty Most Influential Lawyers List * MUNICH, June 30, 2025: Partner Dr. Florian Harder debuted on Financial News ' Fifty Most Influential Lawyers list for 2025. The list recognizes lawyers in Europe who have made significant contributions to the legal landscape. Lauding Florian as "one of Germany's leading corporate partners," the p  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election, Will Serve Full Term Ending Jan. 3, 2027 Offices will remain open to serve constituents * PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2025) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) today announced that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, concluding a distinguished career in public service spanning over four decades. "Serving the people of  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Protections Against Domestic Violence and Close the Dangerous "Boyfriend Loophole" * Bill Would Prevent Convicted Stalkers and Abusers from Purchasing Firearms WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have joined together to introduce the Strength  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick's Advocacy & Efforts Result in Five-Year, $5.8 Million Grant Renewal to Protect Head Start Services for 362 Bucks County Families * Washington, D.C. - After months of direct engagement and persistent advocacy in partnership with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) today announced the successful renewal of a critical five-year gran  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Genetic Ancestry Linked to Risk of Severe Dengue * PITTSBURGH -- For the first time, the extreme variability in dengue fever has been linked to a biological mechanism, potentially opening doors to new treatments and vaccines for the most common mosquito-borne disease worldwide. The study was published today in Proceedings of the National Academy o  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Headlines Highlight How Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, and Perry's Tax Scam Would Hurt PA * What are Pennsylvanians reading about Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry's Big, Ugly Bill? Nothing good. Headlines across Pennsylvania highlight how: Health care will be ripped away from hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. Rural hospitals could shutt  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latinvex names Reed Smith disputes attorneys Astigarraga and Rivero to its Top 100 Lawyers list * Astigarraga is widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities in international arbitration and business disputes. He is one of only six lawyers worldwide ranked by Chambers in the top band of international arbitration practitioners for Latin America, and one of onl  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Sign Affiliation Agreement to Create 4+4 Medical Program Pathway DALLAS, PA - Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) have signed a new affiliation agreement that establishes a formal 4+4 program, creating a clear and structured pathway for Misericordia students to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic   more

DOWNINGTOWN, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Muscular Dystrophy Association and Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Announce New Collaborative Grant to Study Cardiac Fibrosis in Friedreich's Ataxia Jointly funded research explores critical drivers of heart damage in Friedreich's ataxia, with the goal of uncovering novel therapeutic targets. * The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and F  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Colleges and Employers issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * The Impact of Gender Inequality on Early Career Professionals BETHLEHEM, PA--Recent research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) answers key questions related to gender outcomes among college early career professionals. Prominent in NACE's findings from its Early Career Talent Survey--which included graduat  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Evans Retirement * Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Ways and Means Committee Member Dwight Evans (D-PA) announced that he will not seek re-election : "Congressman Dwight Evans has dedicated more than 45 years of public service to the people of Philadelphia, fighting each and every day for fairer, strong  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ocean, atmosphere equally responsible for Atlantic 'cold blob,' scientists find * A patch of the Atlantic Ocean just south of Greenland is cooling while much of the world warms. The origin of this "cold blob" has been linked to weakening ocean currents that help regulate global climate -- called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). A team of scientists led by Penn State  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversights and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Examines CFPB's Chopra-era Assault on Disfavored Industries Today, the Subcommittee on Oversights and Investigations, led by Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), held a hearing examining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) broad authority, its regulation by enfo  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State and Taipei Tech launch 2025 collaborative seed grant program * The Materials Research Institute, Penn State Global and the National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT) have announced the 2025 Collaborative Seed Grant Program to support joint research projects in materials science and engineering. This initiative is designed to spark new international partnerships between fa  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State hockey's Jackson Smith selected by Columbus in first round of NHL Draft * LOS ANGELES -- Incoming Penn State men's hockey freshman Jackson Smith was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday night, June 27. The smooth-skating, 6-4 defenseman now holds the distin  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Caging Enzymes to Create More Voracious Microorganisms Pitt Engineering's Meng Wang receives a $550,000 NSF CAREER Award to advance biodegradation * The insatiable Pac Man and Ms. Pac Man, from the 1980s arcade games, provide an ideal vision for how natural microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi could degrade toxic pollutants, a process known as biodegradation.   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser: Congress Must Act To Ensure The CFPB Cannot Be Weaponized Again Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), to examine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) broad investigative   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news release: * * * Salama Hub's International Study Tour on Transitional Justice for Ethiopia From March 16-20, 2025, a 13-person high-level Ethiopian delegation embarked on a five-day study tour to Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa, organized by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), in partnership with Ethiopia's Ministry of J  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Uncover How a Common Herpes Virus Outsmarts the Immune System * PITTSBURGH - New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and La Jolla Institute for Immunology, published today in Nature Microbiology, reveals an opportunity for developing a therapy against cytomegalovirus (CMV), the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the U  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Introduces Medicare Patient Choice Act * WASHINGTON--Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Don Davis (NC-01) have introduced the Medicare Patient Choice Act. The legislation evens the playing field for health care providers by correcting a technicality of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 which allowed only certain specified health care providers to opt out of the Medicare program. Physical an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: CUB JOINS OTHER CONSUMER ADVOCATES IN CHALLENGING FEDERALLY MANDATED RATE HIKE TO KEEP 'ZOMBIE POWER PLANT' OPEN Initial estimate: DOE move to keep Pennsylvania's Eddystone oil and gas plant open beyond its close date will cost customers an estimated $5.1 million * The following is a statement by Clara Summers, manager of the Citizens Utility Board's Consumers for a B  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Survey Finds Some Confusion Over Mammogram Guidelines * Mammograms can find cancer early before symptoms appear. Regular screening decreases the risk of dying from breast cancer. But a recent survey question by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that some Americans appear to be confused about when women with an average risk of breast cancer should begin a  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release: * * * Synopsys and Ansys Provide Update Regarding Expected Timing of Acquisition Close * PITTSBURGH, PA, and SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30, 2025 - Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) today released the following statement related to the status of the regulatory approvals for Synopsys' proposed acquisition of Ansys: We have already received merger cle  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Thompson and Boozman: FY24 SNAP Error Rate Underscores Need for State Cost Share House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR), released the following statement on the FY 2024 SNAP Payment Error Rate: "Another year,   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Thompson Announces New Staff Additions in Washington D.C. Office * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced new additions to his Washington, D.C. staff. Faith Tuttle has joined the office as Legislative Director, Ryan Klein as Legislative Correspondent, and Caroline Leach as Staff Assistant. "I'm proud to welcome Faith, Ryan, an  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * New Pathways Guidebook Series for Community College Professionals The REACH Collaborative guidebooks highlight equitable practices needed to increase credential attainment among adult learners at community colleges. Researchers at the School of Education have created a new guidebook series to help more adult students of color earn high-quality credentials and degrees  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and ITER sign a $180M Contract to Advance Nuclear Fusion The contract includes the assembly of the fusion reactor's vacuum vessel, a key milestone which gets the project closer to replicating fusion energy on Earth * Cranberry Township, PA, June 30, 2025 - Westinghouse Electric Company and ITER signed a contract for $180 million for the assembly of the vacuum vessel for t  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on the Retirement Of Congressman Dwight Evans * PANAMA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-3) announcing his retirement at the end of the 119th Congress: "For more than four decades, Congressman Dwight Evans has been a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania and the nation. Throughout his   more