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Congressman Mark Green to Give the 2024 Commencement Address at Patrick Henry College
Patrick Henry College is pleased to announce that Representative Mark Green will deliver the Commencement Address for the PHC Class of 2024. “Our goal at Patrick Henry College is to equip young leaders who will lead for the glory of God and the good of those who follow,” says PHC President, Jack W. Haye. “Rep. Green embodies these principles as he serves on Capitol Hill with both conviction and humility.” - April 09, 2024 - Patrick Henry College
Global MilSatCom 2024 Announces New Initiatives for 2024
The 26th Global MilSatCom Conference, hosted by SAE Media Group, is slated for November 4-7, 2024, in London's QE II Centre. It aims to connect global industry leaders, government officials, and military personnel. New initiatives include free admission for military and government attendees, expanded audience reach, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities. - April 04, 2024 - SAE Media Group
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Visits Capitol Hill Seeking Solutions to America’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
Coalition stakeholders calling on lawmakers to advance proposed solutions to train, grow, and sustain America’s healthcare workforce. - March 20, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
Fire Recruiting Unveils Revolutionary AI-Based Recruitment Solution for Fire Departments Nationwide
Fire Recruiting announces a new program that leverages AI to revolutionize fire department recruitment, ensuring departments find diverse candidates efficiently and effectively. This new platform empowers public safety to hire exactly who and how many new candidates they need. - March 18, 2024 - Fire Recruiting
Physical Therapy Leaders Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan SAFE Act to Prevent Senior Falls
Introduced by Reps. Miller and Stansbury, the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act aims to increase access to preventative care and reduce dangerous falls among America’s Medicare patients. - March 13, 2024 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Patrick Henry College's Forensics Program is Creating Pathways to the Highest Levels of American Leadership
Patrick Henry College (PHC) students Ainsley Stellman and Jason Chahyadi won 2nd place in Oral Argument at the 2023-34 American Moot Court Association's National Tournament (AMTA) this month. Additionally, PHC’s Calvin Huh and Trinity Klomparens won 1st place in Brief Writing as... - March 05, 2024 - Patrick Henry College
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses Reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today announced its endorsement of H.R. 7153/S. 3679, which would reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA-7), Buddy Carter (R-GA-1), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Jennifer... - February 14, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
The AUC Data Science Initiative Joins the U.S. Department of Commere's Consortium Dedicated to AI Saftey
The AUC Data Science Initiative is the only HBCU representative among more than 200 of the nation's leading AI stakeholders who will advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI under the new U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium - February 13, 2024 - AUC Data Science Initiative
California’s US Senate Primary Draws Record Number of Candidates
The race to fill the vacant seat of the late Senator Feinstein has attracted an unprecedented 27 candidates. - February 09, 2024 - Liberty Cookies
National and State Organizations Join Forces to Launch Phase II of the NCBCP Unity 2024 “Power of the Ballot” National Campaign to Mobilize Voters for Early Voting in SC
The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, in Partnership with the A. Philip Randolph Institute, National Action Network and Over 20 Additional Partners–Unveils "Power of the Ballot: We Won't Be Erased!" National Campaign Statewide Tour in South Carolina, Feb. 1 – 3, 2024, for the First in the Nation Democratic Presidential Primary. - January 26, 2024 - NCBCP
Commander Terri L. Gabriel Chosen as a Woman of the Month for January 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Commander Terri L. Gabriel of Virginia Beach, Virginia has been chosen as a Woman of the Month for January 2024 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Commander Terri L. - January 24, 2024 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Commissioner George Mentz Wins Thought Leader & Influencer Awards While Expanding Global Charitable Service and Aspen Commission
Commissioner George Mentz is now the 1st in the world to be ranked as a top 50 Global Thought Leader and Influencer in the areas of Management, FinTech, Wealth Management/Financial Planning, Project Management, HR Human Resources and B2B by various analytics bodies worldwide. Dr./Jur. Mentz also... - January 19, 2024 - George Mentz
Florida Veteran Campaign Gaining Steam to Flip Dem-Held Seat
R.A.”Rocky” Rochford is running as a Republican in Florida’s 14th Congressional District. - January 19, 2024 - Committee to Elect "Rocky" Rochford
Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 10th Annual Identity Management Symposium
IDM Community to Convene in National Harbor, MD in April 2024. - January 13, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Achieving All Domain Decision Advantage Through Enhanced C4ISR Capabilities
C4ISR Community to Convene at Defense Strategies Institute’s 12th Annual Integrated C4ISR Systems Symposium on February 21-22 in Alexandria, Virginia. - January 12, 2024 - Defense Strategies Institute
Built In Honors Striveworks in Its Esteemed 2024 Best Places to Work Awards
Striveworks Named as a Best Startup to Work For in Austin, Texas, on Built In’s Best Places to Work List - January 09, 2024 - Striveworks
Mon Ethos Pro Support and Virgin Islands Police Department Successfully Enhance Security at Crucian Christmas Festival Amidst Presidential Visit
Innovative Security Collaboration Triumphs at Crucian Christmas Festival Amid Presidential Visit - January 08, 2024 - Mon Ethos Pro Support, LLC (MEPSVI)
Universal Achemetal Titanium Awarded $11.3 Million Contract from United States Department of Defense for for Titanium Metal R&D in Montana
The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $11.3 million dollars to Universal Achemetal Titanium, LLC (UAT) to conduct titanium metal research and development in Montana for the United States Navy, Office of Naval Research. U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) was instrumental in securing the funding for this initiative of critical national importance. - January 05, 2024 - Universal Achemetal Titanium
San Francisco Bay Area's Leading IT Solutions Provider, Accend Networks, Wins $9.2 Million Contracts from the City and County of San Francisco
Accend Networks has recently won two contracts from the City and County of San Francisco worth $9.2 million for Data Information Network Services. - January 04, 2024 - Accend Networks
NAFA Urges DOL to Withdraw 2023 Fiduciary Advice Proposal in Its Entirety
Comment Letter Outlines Proposed Rulemaking’s "Fatal Flaws" and Potential Harm to Independent Producers, Carriers and Consumers - January 02, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses SAVE Act to Protect Hospital Workers from Workplace Violence
Bills would make violence against hospital workers a federal crime. - December 06, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
The GUIDE App Demonstrates Significant Resilience & Wellness Improvements for First Responders in Pilot Study
The GUIDE app, through a pilot study for a pre-clinical trail, showed significant improvements in resilience and wellness for first responders. - November 30, 2023 - GUIDE
Tuesday's Children Appoints Decorated Combat Marine Corps Veteran as New Chairman
John Fitzsimmons, LtCol USMC (RET), to Lead the Board of Directors, Bringing a Wealth of Leadership Experience and a Deep Commitment to Service - November 29, 2023 - Tuesday's Children
Health Roads Joins Civitas Networks for Health
Health Roads, a Health and Human Services Information Technology Consulting company based in Newark, CA, joins Civitas Networks for Health, a national collaborative working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health. - November 17, 2023 - Health Roads, LLC
Beyond Words: A Call to Action to Honor Our Veterans
Make this Veterans Day truly special. Honor America's veterans with more than just words; get involved. Our entire country will be better off when you do. By Kevin T.K. Sullivan, LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.) - November 11, 2023 - Leading Points Corporation
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
Bill would allow the entry of nurses with approved immigrant visas and allow physicians with approved immigrant petitions to adjust their status to have a durable immigration status - November 03, 2023 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
NAFA Decries "Misguided Fiduciary Proposal"
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor released its latest fiduciary rule proposal, rebranded as a “Retirement Security Rule.” With it came proposed changes to the longstanding Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 that has served both retirement savers and those giving financial... - November 01, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Kidney Care Partners Disappointed with Final ESRD Prospective Payment System Rule
Community Asks for Congressional Intervention to Address Barriers to Innovation, Workforce Shortage - October 30, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
AVA Law Group Announces Settlement of Three Camp Lejeune Cases
One of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act claims filed by the firm was funded by DOJ within a week of settlement. - October 10, 2023 - AVA Law Group, Inc.
BEK TV Presents "Man in America" - an Unfiltered Take on America's Pressing Challenges
BEK TV presents its newest show, "Man in America," hosted by Seth Holehouse. This program delves deep into America's current challenges, emphasizing the potential communist threats the nation faces. This show aims to educate, inspire, and unite viewers around American values, transcending political divides. - September 21, 2023 - BEK.TV
September 24 is World Rivers Day 2023
Each year, World Rivers Day commemorates the immense values of our rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe – this massive worldwide event involving more than 100 countries and millions of participants has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day. - September 11, 2023 - World Rivers Day
One Senior Care Celebrates National PACE Month
Leading Rural PACE Provider Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Expand Increasingly Popular, Innovative Senior Care Program - September 05, 2023 - One Senior Care
Brittany Jones Announces Presidential Bid for 2024
Brittany Jones announces her presidential bid for 2024, with a shocking campaign that has gone viral many times, she is ready to take on the current status quo of the two party system. - August 28, 2023 - Jones for President 2024
NAFA Advocates Against Regulatory Overreach in SEC v. Cutter Amicus Filing
Brief Seeks to Protect Fixed Annuity Industry and Its Customers - August 25, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Official Partnership Memorandum of Agreement Between the United States Army and National Van Lines, Inc.
The U.S. Army and National Van Lines announced their partnership, solidifying their commitment to the success and future of soldiers. The partnership reinforces the value of military service to the nation and demonstrates the mutual dedication of both organizations to support the development and success of soldiers. Connecting first-term Army/Army Reserve/Army National Guard soldiers and Reserve Component to the civilian workforce by providing guaranteed job interviews and possible employment. - July 24, 2023 - National Van Lines
Business Impact NW Awarded Grant to Establish Alaska Veterans Business Outreach Center
VBOC Alaska provides counseling, entrepreneurial development tools, and funding opportunities for transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. - July 19, 2023 - Business Impact NW
House Appropriations Subcommittee Slashes Education Funding for FY24
Learning Forward President & CEO Frederick Brown issued a statement on the devastating effects from the proposed FY24 budget bill to Title II-A program, Every Student Succeeds Act. - July 17, 2023 - Learning Forward
Project Hosts is Leading with 34 FedRAMP Authorizations to Operate (ATOs)
Project Hosts, a leading provider of turnkey compliance services for government and healthcare organizations, announced today that its GSS One - Azure, a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorized cloud platform, achieved three additional authorities to operate (ATOs),... - July 14, 2023 - Project Hosts
VRC Metal Systems Receives Lockheed Martin Exceptional Small Business Award
VRC Metal Systems, a leading developer of advanced cold spray technologies, announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Exceptional Small Business Award. The Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Exceptional Small Business Award is presented... - June 30, 2023 - VRC Metal Systems
GenTent® Submits Portable Generator Safety Proposal to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Leading New Hampshire Company Calls for Inclusion of Generator Tents and Safe Distance Standardized Language for Safely Running Portable Generators in Wet Weather Conditions - June 21, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
Paragon Cyber Solutions Becomes an Authorized CMMC C3PAO
Overseen by the Department of Defense (DoD) and The Cyber AB, Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC successfully passed the CMMC 2.0 Level 2 assessment administered by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), meeting all CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) requirements. - June 08, 2023 - Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC
Clubhouse International Launches US Advocacy Campaign This Mental Health Awareness Month
Clubhouse International recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month by hosting several awareness-raising initiatives including the launch of a US Advocacy and Awareness campaign, Healing Minds, Powering Communities, in partnership with Fountain House NY, and other US advocacy organizations that aims to effect policy change and increase funding for mental health services. - May 25, 2023 - Clubhouse International
Nation’s Kidney Community Applauds the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Kidney Care Partners today expressed support for the bipartisan, bicameral Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668), legislation that seeks to address challenges inherent in the current organ donor procurement and transplantation system. - May 24, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Nation’s Kidney Care Community Applauds Congress’ Efforts to Implement Forecast Error Adjustment
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today applauded letters led by Senators Ben Cardin... - May 22, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Joe Earley Releases Statement on Expiration of Title 42
Joe Earley stated, “The failures of the Biden Administration to Protect the American People, to Protect American Society, and to Protect our National Sovereignty are on full display with the egregious neglect to secure our southern border, thus permitting a flow of illegal immigration, illegal drugs, and creating a humanitarian crisis.” - May 15, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
Sherry R. Whitsett Recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sherry R. Whitsett of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of government. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - May 12, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
All American Tattoo Convention Donates Over 10K After Successful Show
At one of the southeast's largest conventions, the All American Tattoo Convention donated 10,000 to the The 82nd Airborne Association and the Bobby Henline Foundation. - May 12, 2023 - American Tattoo Society
David J. Berkowitz Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
David J. Berkowitz, of Peyton, Colorado, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of active Federal Government Service. About David J. Berkowitz David J. - May 03, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide
Seaworthy Yacht Services Receives Veteran Institute for Procurement Certification
Seaworthy Yacht Services Future Plans to Expand Its Government Contracts Portfolio. - April 29, 2023 - Seaworthy Yacht Services, LLC
Joseph Gaffney Honored as a VIP for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Joseph Gaffney of Orlando, Florida, has been named a VIP for 2023 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Joseph Gaffney Joseph Gaffney is a retired health quality review specialist/director for the United... - April 28, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide