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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday December 29, 2019 ( 23 items )  

AFT Issues Statement on Texas Vs. U.S. Affordable Care Act Case
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement by President Randi Weingarten on the ruling in the Texas vs. U.S. Affordable Care Act case: "While this ruling will not pose an immediate change for the Affordable Care Act, it does present a major threat to the tens of millions of Americans who currently rely on the law for healthcare. "If the court ultimately rules that the individual mandate cannot be 'severed' from the other provisions of the Affordab  more

American Football Coaches Association: North Central Finishes on Top of the Division III Coaches' Poll
WACO, Texas, Dec. 24 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: North Central (Ill.) made the most of their at-large selection into the Division III playoffs, outscoring its five opponents 227 to 109 en route to the program's first NCAA Division III national championship. The Cardinals only close call was a barn burner against Mount Union in the second round, which ended 59-52. North Central completely dominated Wisconsin-Whitewater in the championship, winning 41-1  more

American Football Coaches Association: West Florida Tops Final 2019 Division II Coaches' Poll
WACO, Texas, Dec. 24 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Head coach Pete Shinnick started the West Florida program in 2016. Just four short years later, they are the champions of Division II football. The Argonauts forced three turnovers and stayed ahead of Minnesota State the entire game to win the national championship, 48-40. West Florida made NCAA post-season history by beating three number one seeds and four consecutive unbeaten teams en route to the tit  more

American Humanist Association: Humanists in Fight for Right to Perform Nonreligious Marriages
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- The American Humanist Association issued the following news release: Attorneys at the American Humanist Association (AHA) just filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting the legitimacy of secular wedding officiants. The case in question, now at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, centers on Texas's decision to enforce a law that limits the authority to solemnize marriages to judges and clergy and excludes nonreligious and secular celebrants. The filing, w  more

American Lung Association Issues Joint Statement on 5th Circuit Court Ruling in Texas Vs. U.S. Case
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The American Lung Association issued the following joint statement: * * * - Ruling leaves in question the ACA's long-term future, but for now, ACA remains the law of the land and protections remain for millions of people with pre-existing conditions * * * Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued their ruling in Texas v. United States, striking down the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and remanding back to the district court the decisio  more

American Physiological Society Schedules Events
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Dec. 23 -- The American Physiological Society has announced the following events: Function Symposium at Duke University, Jan. 22, 2020, Durham, North Carolina Writing and Reviewing for Scientific Journals, Jan. 23-26, 2020, Orlando, Fla. American Physiological Society Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2020, April 4-7, 2020, San Diego, Calif. Institute on Teaching and Learning, June 22-26, 2020, Minneapolis, Minn. 11th International Conference on Heme Oxygenase and   more

Athletic Training Education Journal Issues Research Articles in October-December 2019 Edition
CARROLLTON, Texas, Dec. 28 -- The Athletic Training Education Journal, a journal from the National Athletic Trainers' Association, published research articles on the following topics in its October-December 2019 edition: * Athletic Training Services in Japan: A Comparison of the United States and Japan Based on Educational Background * Creating an Interprofessional Education Experience Through Short-Term Study Abroad * Signature Pedagogies in Athletic Therapy Education The October-December 2  more

Attendees Give Back at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 24 -- The International Association of Exhibitions and Events issued the following news release: The International Association of Exhibitions and Events(R) (IAEE) gave back to local organizations during Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2019 held 3-5 December in Las Vegas, Nev. Each year, Expo! Expo! attendees take part in activities and fundraisers that benefit organizations local to the host city. Attendees volunteered during the morning of Tuesday, 3 Decembe  more

Center for Public Representation Issues Statement on 5th Circuit Ruling in Texas Vs. U.S.
NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 18 -- The Center for Public Representation issued the following statement: The Center for Public Representation is extremely concerned by today's decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Texas v. US that puts the healthcare of tens of millions of people at risk. The Court ruled that the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional and sent it back in the hands of the district court judge - who has already once   more

Documentary Released on High School Registered Angus Operation
ST. JOSEPH, Missouri, Dec. 28 -- The American Angus Association issued the following news release: * * * - Wildorado: An I Am Angus Documentary premiered Dec. 26. * * * A forgotten town finds hope in a young cowboy and his class of high school ag students. Defying the odds, they become one of the first student-led cattle companies in the nation. The newest American Angus Association(R) documentary features the Wildorado Cattle Company of Wildorado, Texas. Wildorado, an I Am Angus(R) document  more

Environments Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. 25 -- Environments, an open access journal from the Society for Urban Ecology that says it focuses on environmental systems, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2019 edition: * Characterizing the Spatial Distribution of Eragrostis Curvula (Weeping Lovegrass) in New Jersey (United States of America) Using Logistic Regression * Error Models for the Kinetic Evaluation of Chemical Degradation Data * Occupational Exposure on Board Fishing Ve  more

Health Care for America Now Issues Statement Regarding Court Decision on Texas Vs. U.S. Case
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Health Care for America Now issued the following statement by Executive Director Margarida Jorge in response to the Texas vs. U.S. decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit: "With President Trump at the helm, the GOP has continued their endless war on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the essential protections it provides for millions of American families, seniors, veterans, women and children. Trump and Republican elected officials at every level - from a  more

Hemophilia Federation Issues Statement on Ruling in Texas Vs. U.S.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Hemophilia Federation of America issued the following statement: Patient advocacy groups representing millions of Americans with serious health conditions decried a December 18th ruling from the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Texas v. United States, a case concerning the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. The Fifth Circuit ruling strikes down the ACA's individual mandate and sends the case back to the District Court to determine whether other parts   more

Hypertension Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2019 Edition
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 27 -- Hypertension, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Heart Association that says it presents reports on clinical and laboratory investigations in the field of blood pressure regulation and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying hypertensive diseases, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2019 edition: * Arterial Stiffness Gradient, Systemic Reflection Coefficient, and Pulsatile Pressure Wave Transmission in Essential Hype  more

Intervention in School and Clinic Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2020 Edition
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 24 -- Intervention in School and Clinic, a journal that says it focuses on curricular, instructional, social, behavioral, assessment and vocational strategies and techniques that have a direct application to the classroom settings from the Hammill Institute on Disabilities, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2020 edition: * Bug-in-Ear Coaching for Teacher Candidates: What, Why, and How to Get Started * Building Healthy Relationships: A Conver  more

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Issues Joint Statement on 5th Circuit Court Ruling in Texas Vs. U.S.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following joint statement: * * * - Ruling leaves in question the ACA's long-term future, but for now, ACA remains the law of the land and protections remain for millions of people with pre-existing conditions. * * * Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued their ruling in Texas v. United States, striking down the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and remanding back to the district court the de  more

Memorial Hermann Names Feby V. Abraham as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: Memorial Hermann Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Feby V. Abraham, Ph.D., as EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, effective January 6, 2020. Abraham, who will join Memorial Hermann's executive leadership team, will guide the health system's strategic priorities in alignment with its vision for the future--to create healthier communities, now and for generations to come. "The healthcare i  more

National Association for the Self-Employed: Major Change to America's Retirement System Offers Flexibility and Options for Small Businesses
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 24 -- The National Association for the Self-Employed issued the following news release, dated Dec. 20: Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed a spending bill, expected to be signed into law by President Trump, which includes the SECURE Act, also known as the "Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019." Keith Hall, President and CEO the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), the nation's leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and mi  more

NCCS Issues Statement on 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion in Texas Vs. U.S. Case
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 19 -- The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship issued the following statement: The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) notes that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the case of Texas v. United States, a case challenging the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In a 2-1 opinion, the Fifth Circuit upheld the decision of the District Court for the Northern District of Texas that found the ACA individual mandate unconstitutional. Howeve  more

Physicians for Reproductive Health Issues Statement Regarding Court Decision on Affordable Care Act
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Physicians for Reproductive Health issued the following news release: Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Texas v. Azar, ruling the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. In response, Board Chair of Physicians for Reproductive Health Dr. Kristyn Brandi issued the following statement: "Let me be clear: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still law of the land. Your existing insurance is still intact, you can still access t  more

Plant-Rich Diet Protects Mice Against Foodborne Infection, University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center Researchers Find
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 26 -- The University of Texas's Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news: Mice fed a plant-rich diet are less susceptible to gastrointestinal (GI) infection from a pathogen such as the one currently under investigation for a widespread E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce, UT Southwestern researchers report. A strain of E. coli known as EHEC, which causes debilitating and potentially deadly inflammation in the colon with symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and   more

Teamsters: Houston Sysco Workers Ratify Five-Year Contract
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 24 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: After 10 months of negotiations, Sysco drivers and warehouse workers voted to ratify a new five-year contract by an over 4-1 margin on Thursday, December 19. This ended a period of six months that they continued diligently working even after their previous contract expired in June. The new contract for workers in the home city for Sysco headquarters contains many improvements, including a w  more

Texas Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Approval of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
WACO, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The Texas Farm Bureau issued the following statement by President Russell Boening on the House vote approving the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement: "The approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the U.S. House of Representatives is a victory for Texas agriculture when farmers and ranchers need it most. "USMCA builds on the success of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The new agreement leads to even stronger partnerships with our country's neare  more