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New Report: Women Earn Less than Men in All Occupations, Even Ones Commonly Held by Women

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Report: Women Earn Less than Men in All Occupations, Even Ones Commonly Held by Women

Key Points: 
  • "Even in professions typically dominated by women, men earn more for doing the same job."
  • Women earned less than men for full-time work in all 20 of the largest occupations for women and in all of the 20 largest occupations for men, according to IWPR's analysis.
  • "Even in professions typically dominated by women, men earn more for doing the same job.
  • Click here to view IWPR's fact sheet, "Women Earn Less than Men Whether They Work in the Same or Different Occupations."

Greenberg Traurig Reports 10th Year of Record Revenue, Hitting More Than $2.3 Billion

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported more than $2.3 billion of revenue for FY 2023, a 6% increase over the prior year and the 10th consecutive year of record revenue. The firm also announced the elevation of 60 attorneys to shareholder and of counsel.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported more than $2.3 billion of revenue for FY 2023, a 6% increase over the prior year and the 10th consecutive year of record revenue.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP reported more than $2.3 billion of revenue for FY 2023, a 6% increase over the prior year and the 10th consecutive year of record revenue.
  • The 22 attorneys elevated to of counsel and local partner serve clients from 14 offices, practicing in 11 primary areas of law.
  • Together we will continue to navigate the complex legal landscape with innovation, passion, and a commitment to our clients' success."

Protesters Blast NACHC’s Self-Serving Deal with PhRMA, says AHF

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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This press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • For more information on NACHC's deal with PhRMA: https://www.aidshealth.org/2023/03/community-health-centers-deal-walks-p...
    AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 1.9 million individuals across 45 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok , and subscribe to our AHFter Hours podcast.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215942709/en/

Aquestive Therapeutics to Present Anaphylm™ (epinephrine) Sublingual Film Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Data at the 2024 AAAAI Annual Meeting

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The clinical trial data show that epinephrine delivered via orally administered Anaphylm™ (epinephrine) Sublingual Film is comparable to epinephrine delivered via autoinjector or manual intramuscular (IM) injection.

Key Points: 
  • The clinical trial data show that epinephrine delivered via orally administered Anaphylm™ (epinephrine) Sublingual Film is comparable to epinephrine delivered via autoinjector or manual intramuscular (IM) injection.
  • Anaphylm candidate, with the potential to be the first and only non-invasive, orally delivered epinephrine product, demonstrates clinical results comparable to autoinjectors (such as EpiPen® and Auvi-Q®) for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
  • A Phase 3 pivotal study for Anaphylm is currently underway with topline data anticipated in the first quarter of 2024.
  • “With discovery and innovation as key themes of this year’s meeting, we are eager to present our latest clinical trial data at the upcoming AAAAI Annual Meeting,” said Dan Barber, Aquestive President and Chief Executive Officer.

Trellix to Host Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit will take place February 27, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • Trellix , the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), today announced its Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit will take place February 27, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
    Navigating the modern threat landscape is a constant battle, with 63% of organizations falling victim to repeat attacks .
  • Leaders need to adapt strategies to minimize risk and business impact and ensure adherence to new cybersecurity mandates and guidance, like the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy .
  • Trellix’s Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit will equip organizations with critical insights to strengthen cyber resilience, tackle advanced threats like ransomware and nation-state attacks, and build preparedness for the future of cybersecurity.
  • “Cyber resilience and national cyber defense are the responsibilities of both the public and private sectors,” said Ken Kartsen, Senior Vice President of Public Sector at Trellix.

AAFCO Receives Unanimous Support from State Agriculture Leaders for New Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food Model Regulations

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heads of departments of agriculture unanimously voted to support the Association of American Feed Control Officials' (AAFCO) revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food. The vote took place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heads of departments of agriculture unanimously voted to support the Association of American Feed Control Officials ' (AAFCO) revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food.
  • The vote took place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C.
    NASDA encouraged state feed regulatory programs with regulatory authority over pet food to swiftly and uniformly adopt the AAFCO Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food while respecting individual state legal authorities and regulatory processes.
  • The revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food were approved by AAFCO in July 2023, and set new suggested labeling guidelines around nutrition information, ingredient statements, and storage and handling instructions to ensure consistency and transparency on pet food labels.
  • Both AAFCO and NASDA encourage state regulators to allow the distribution and sale of pet food products that comply with both existing state pet food regulations or the new model regulations during the six year period.

SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO MARKUP FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL; PASSENGER PRIORITIES REMAIN ABSENT, AS REPORTED BY FLYERSRIGHTS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday February 8th the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its FAA Reauthorization bill, which was originally scheduled to be marked up in June 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday February 8th the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its FAA Reauthorization bill, which was originally scheduled to be marked up in June 2023.
  • The House of Representatives passed its Reauthorization bill on a bipartisan basis in July of 2023.
  • The current draft of the Senate bill does not include many of the passenger protection and safety provisions supported by a group of national airline passenger and consumer protection organizations.
  • Consumer groups wrote to the chairs of the House and Senate committees in July 2022 to identify consumers' top priorities.

ACCT, NHSA Launch Kids on Campus Partnership to Expand Child Care for Student Parents

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), along with partner National Head Start Association (NHSA), announce the launch of the Kids on Campus initiative. For the next five years, NHSA and ACCT will provide technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start programs and community colleges, bringing them from introduction to open child care classrooms on campus.

Key Points: 
  • New five-year initiative will support student parents by bringing more Head Start centers to community college campuses throughout the country.
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), along with partner National Head Start Association (NHSA), announce the launch of the Kids on Campus initiative.
  • For the next five years, NHSA and ACCT will provide technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start programs and community colleges, bringing them from introduction to open child care classrooms on campus.
  • "Insufficient child care and early learning opportunities are significant barriers for the 1.7 million parents—mainly moms—in college," said ACCT Board of Directors Chair Jay Nardini.

TEAMSTERS WARN ANHEUSER-BUSCH: SIGN CONTRACT OR FACE STRIKE, NATIONWIDE BOYCOTT

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Joined by Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference Director Jeff Padellaro and the Anheuser-Busch Teamsters National Negotiating Committee, O'Brien reminded AB InBev negotiators that Teamsters will not work a minute beyond the expiration of the current contract on Feb. 29, without a new deal.

Key Points: 
  • Joined by Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference Director Jeff Padellaro and the Anheuser-Busch Teamsters National Negotiating Committee, O'Brien reminded AB InBev negotiators that Teamsters will not work a minute beyond the expiration of the current contract on Feb. 29, without a new deal.
  • O'Brien and Padellaro gave Anheuser-Busch a full copy of the model contract that Anheuser-Busch Teamsters across the country overwhelmingly pre-ratified last week.
  • After telling Anheuser-Busch to respect the workers and sign the agreement, the Teamsters General President walked out of negotiations.
  • The Teamsters are more united than ever at Anheuser-Busch, and we are prepared for a full-scale strike and nationwide boycott."

RITZ Brand Rushes into the Football Postseason with RITZ Blitzes Campaign

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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EAST HANOVER, N.J., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RITZ, America's favorite butter cracker, is rushing into football and blitzing the postseason with the help of brand partner and professional quarterback, Trevor Lawrence. A blitz can ruin a play, but when the RITZ brand blitzes a party, it makes everything better. Today through the Big Game in February, the RITZ brand will be upgrading fans' game day experiences with delicious recipes and Trevor Lawrence-approved surprises.

Key Points: 
  • A blitz can ruin a play, but when the RITZ brand blitzes a party, it makes everything better.
  • Today through the Big Game in February, the RITZ brand will be upgrading fans' game day experiences with delicious recipes and Trevor Lawrence-approved surprises.
  • The RITZ brand will continue the momentum, upgrading at-home watch parties and tailgate menus with delicious recipe inspirations shared on social platforms throughout the playoffs.
  • Fans and followers of RITZ crackers can keep an eye on the RITZ brand social pages (@ritzcrackers) for delicious game day recipes and more information on the RITZ Blitzes sweepstakes.