CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association (ALA) have announced 50 libraries that will host Americans and the Holocaust (https://exhibitions.ushmm.org/americans-and-the-holocaust/main?ala), a traveling exhibition that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans' responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. Fol more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general that addresses the recent rise of Facebook and Instagram platform account takeovers by scammers and frauds. Account takeovers are when bad actors break into a user's account and change passwords, effectively hijacking the account and blo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 (TNSres) -- The American Gas Association issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * Ahead of President Biden's fourth State of the Union Address to Congress, American Gas Association President and CEO Karen Harbert released the following statement. "Today 189 million Americans rely on natural gas for every aspect of their lives from heating their homes to feeding their families to providing safe and sanitary hospital care. We hope that in his fourth Stat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) announces the opening of the second year of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to libraries serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society. Up to sixteen $10,000 grants will be given to successful applicants nationwide. The application site is open now. The application deadline is April 12, 2024, with awards  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- Alianza Americas issued the following news release: The criminal trial of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez in the Southern District of New York exposes the U.S. public to the reality that people in Honduras have to endure. This reality is defined by endemic corruption at the highest levels of government that have profound socio-economic impacts, especially among the most impoverished population and human rights defenders, many of whom have been forc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO -- With disruptions in clinical care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral hepatitis across the U.S., the American Medical Association (AMA) today launched a new online toolkit to help physicians and other health care professionals increase routine screenings for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent tube more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: Statement attributed to:Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH President, American Medical Association "While we appreciate the challenges Congress confronted when drafting the current 2024 appropriations package, we are extremely disappointed that about half of the 2024 Medicare physician payment cuts will be allowed to continue. There were many opportunities and widespread support to b more PR

DARIEN, Illinois, March 7 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study that examined three decades of malpractice claims. Results show that both medical malpractice incident severity and payment decisions were higher during the months of daylight saving time compared with the months of standard time, aft more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Researchers find likelihood of children being a school shooting victim quadrupled since 1970, and offer preventative steps * * * Key Takeaways * Incidence of school shootings increasing dramatically: In the 53 years leading up to May 2022, the number of school shootings annually increased more than 12 times. * Children more likely to be victims. The likelihood of children being  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: A stunning steel shade structure intended for the trailhead of the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas has taken the top award in the American Institute of Steel Construction's 2024 Forge Prize. The Forge Prize, established by The American Institute of Steel Construction in 2018, recognizes visionary emerging architects, architecture educators, and graduate students for design con more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSres) -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the American Lung Association released its new COPD Trends Brief, which details the impact that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has on families across the U.S. The dramatic impact of COPD underscores the need for Congress to advance the recently introduced Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform or SOAR Act, legislation that aims to ensure that everyone who need more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement in response to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate-Related Disclosures Rule (https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/final/2024/33-11275.pdf). The statement may be attributed to Robert Gordon, APCIA's senior vice president of policy, research, and international more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: The 2024 Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show(r), in partnership with Progressive Insurance(r), ended its run on Sunday, attracting more than 35,000 attendees to the Atlantic City Convention Center. Winter boat sales momentum continued through the show with reports of steady sales and leads heading into spring. "This has been a great show for  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, March 8 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following news release: The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) added its voice to concerns about international and domestic situations during its meeting Feb. 27-March 5 at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca, Ill. The conference is an advisory body of the ELCA that comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the secretary. In key business the conference: * Issued a state more PR

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, March 7 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: Finalists for the 2024 CompTIA Community North America Spotlight Awards, which honor individuals for their commitment, dedication and leadership in advancing the technology industry, have been revealed by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the tech industry and its workforce. Award winners in six categories will be announced and recognized at the upcoming CompTIA Communities &  more PR

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, March 7 -- The Joint Commission, an organization that says it assists public health agencies, health care organizations, health ministries and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care, issued the following news release: Four hospitals within Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest and most integrated health network, are first in the nation to achieve The Joint Commission's Sustainable Healthcare Certification (SHC). These hospitals have met r more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, U.S. pork producers approved a resolution to enhance the country's live swine traceability system during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum hosted by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). "Traceability is a priority for the industry and has been for decades," said Lori Stevermer, incoming NPPC president and Minnesota pork producer. "These standards will improve  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces Anne Miller as the winner of the prestigious Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award. This award, jointly developed by NPPC and the National Pork Board (NPB), honors exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment by state executives within the pork industry. Miller served as the Montana Pork Producers Council executive director from 2 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The National Pork Producers Council issued the following news release: The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) proudly announces the induction of Bill Prestage into the NPPC Hall of Fame during the 2024 National Pork Industry Forum. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who devoted their lives to advancing the pork industry. "Bill Prestage, a visionary whose legacy transcends the boundaries of the pork industry, fundamentally reshaped agricultural pract more PR

ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 7 -- The National Roofing Contractors Association issued the following news release : The National Roofing Contractors Association's Legal Resource Center is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual conference, LEGALCon Virtual 2024, which will be held March 26-27. During the virtual conference, NRCA will provide four sessions about topics related to contract provisions, technical issues, employee retention and safety from legal and technica more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Yesterday, the NMMA expressed disappointment with the decision by the Department of Commerce to advance the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by NOAA, the rule would restrict small boats to 10 knots (roughly 11 mph) along much of the Eastern Seaboard for multiple mo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Yesterday, the NMMA expressed disappointment with the decision by the Department of Commerce to advance the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by NOAA, the rule would restrict small boats to 10 knots (roughly 11 mph) along much of the Eastern Seaboard for multiple mo more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 8 -- The Illinois Farm Bureau issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted Wednesday on its final climate disclosure removal and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies, including farmers, to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) led the charge for the removal of Scope 3 since the rule was first prop more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * An Illinois appellate court issued a decision on Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Bring Chicago Home" tax hike today. By overturning the lower court's ruling, justices cleared the way for Chicago voters to decide the fate of Johnson's real estate transfer tax hike. According to Illinois Policy, Johnson's real estate tax will be detrimental to the city's commercial real estate market and  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 8 (TNSres) -- Woodstock Institute issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB779, a rewrite of the Pawnbroker Regulation Act (PRA). Upon passage, a coalition of consumer advocates - including AARP, the Catholic Conference of Illinois, the Chicago Urban League, and Woodstock Institute - and financial technology (fintech) companies (the "Coalition"), sent a letter to Governor Pritzker identifying the pros  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- Woodstock Institute issued the following news release: Woodstock Institute joins consumer advocates across the country in celebrating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) decision to finalize a rule to significantly reduce credit card late fees. The new rule would cap most late fees at $8 and bans large issuers from increasing fees with the rate of inflation. In 2022, the average late fee for major companies was $32. The rule amends regulation impleme more PR