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Questionmark Launches New Content Offer: Questionmark Thinking Skills by Cambridge Assessment

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Questionmark , the leading provider of enterprise-grade assessment software, is now offering Questionmark Thinking Skills by Cambridge Assessment, a world-class critical thinking and problem-solving skills assessment.

Key Points: 
  • Questionmark , the leading provider of enterprise-grade assessment software, is now offering Questionmark Thinking Skills by Cambridge Assessment, a world-class critical thinking and problem-solving skills assessment.
  • Unlike more general verbal and numerical reasoning tests, Questionmark Thinking Skills specifically and effectively measures critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Questionmark is the first external platform chosen to deliver Thinking Skills questions from Cambridge Assessment.
  • John Kleeman, Questionmark Executive Director and Founder said critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential workplace skills.

Jefferies to Lead Urgent Initiative to Raise up to $1 Billion in Private Capital to Support Newly Announced Public-Private Partnership Developing a High-Volume Emergency Drug Packaging Solution on U.S. Soil

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
FDA, Chemicals, Plastics, Data management, Manufacturing, Technology, Other Government, Finance, Pharmaceutical, Banking, Professional services, Medical devices, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Government, Other Technology, Biotechnology, Health, Medical specialties, Medicine, Health, Gastroenterology, Drug paraphernalia, Pediatrics, Rotavirus, Syringe, Dose, Vaccine

RAPID will build a domestic surge capacity network of up to eight packaging facilities using BFS.

Key Points: 
  • RAPID will build a domestic surge capacity network of up to eight packaging facilities using BFS.
  • FDA-approved BFS technology is currently used to package billions of doses annually for medicines used to treat respiratory conditions, rotavirus oral vaccines and more.
  • RAPID will combine this well-established technology with an innovative interlocking needle hub to achieve population-scale volumes of prefilled syringes.
  • Jefferies leadership in the consortium provides immediate seed capital and an experienced global team to assist RAPIDs efforts to access the private-sector capital markets.

AHF Calls on G20 to Commit to Global Public Health Security

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
AIDS, Public policy, Government, Health, Infectious diseases, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, General Health, Articles, Health, Euthenics, Health policy, Public health, Sanitation, Emergency management

The G20 is in a unique position to strengthen how the world responds to international health emergencies and they should start by creating a Global Public Health Convention.

Key Points: 
  • The G20 is in a unique position to strengthen how the world responds to international health emergencies and they should start by creating a Global Public Health Convention.
  • The text of the statement AHF contributed to the dialogue of the C20 Health Working Group is included below in its entirety.
  • It is time for a new Global Public Health Convention, one that brings nations together to fund and enforce a minimum set of evidence-based principles of public health promotion, sanitary measures, disease prevention and pandemic preparedness.
  • It is time for the G20 to promote a new Global Public Health Convention that commits to funding and enforcement.

Ric Edelman Calls on Congress to Waive Distribution Requirement for Retirement Accounts

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Other Government, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Congressional News, Views, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Other Professional Services, Ric Edelman, Retirement, Edelman, Ric Edelman, Edelman Financial Engines

Congress must pass legislation immediately to waive the requirement that Americans 72 and older make Required Minimum Distributions from their retirement accounts, due to sharp declines in account values caused by COVID-19, demands acclaimed financial advisor Ric Edelman , founder of Edelman Financial Engines , the largest independent financial planning and investment advisor1.

Key Points: 
  • Congress must pass legislation immediately to waive the requirement that Americans 72 and older make Required Minimum Distributions from their retirement accounts, due to sharp declines in account values caused by COVID-19, demands acclaimed financial advisor Ric Edelman , founder of Edelman Financial Engines , the largest independent financial planning and investment advisor1.
  • Forcing them to sell during this market downturn merely to satisfy an IRS requirement is punitive and unnecessary during these difficult times.
  • The markets sharp decline is forcing retirees across the country to withdraw excessively large amounts from their accounts, triggering massive tax liabilities needlessly.
  • Congress must fix the distribution rules for retirement accounts immediately, for the benefit and well-being of millions of American retirees during this economic crisis, Edelman says.

MITRE Appoints Stephanie Turner as New Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Innovation

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Public policy, Government, Defense, Other Communications, Other Defense, Consulting, Other Government, Communications, Professional services, Articles, Humans, Civil society, Innovation, Public administration, Social innovation, Mitre Corporation

MITRE named Stephanie Turner to the new role of Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • MITRE named Stephanie Turner to the new role of Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Innovation.
  • Inclusion and diversity are powerful drivers of innovation and can create even greater impact as MITRE continues to develop I&D, talent acquisition, and social innovation programs.
  • MITRE has always performed a strong social impact role in our communities, said Jason Providakes, MITRE president and CEO.
  • Stephanie will help MITRE grow our social innovation and talent engagement programs in the communities where we work and live.

Excellerate Manufacturing Builds Mobile Medical Units to Support Healthcare Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Construction & Property, State, Local, Manufacturing, Other Policy Issues, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Other Government, Homeland security, Medical devices, Infectious diseases, Congressional News, Views, Hospitals, Public policy, Government, Other Manufacturing, Health, Medical Supplies, Other Construction & Property, Appleton, Wisconsin

For information on how you can request an Excellerate Emergency Deployable Medical Unit, contact Pat Orioles at [email protected] or 920-428-0822.

Key Points: 
  • For information on how you can request an Excellerate Emergency Deployable Medical Unit, contact Pat Orioles at [email protected] or 920-428-0822.
  • Excellerate is a national manufactured products company with a focus in electrical assemblies and modular solutions that range from made-to-stock assemblies through custom-engineered energy and construction solutions.
  • With an innovation hub specializing in renewable energy research and development, Excellerate leads the industry in future-focused products and processes.
  • Excellerate has more than 300 employees across four manufacturing sites in Olathe, Kansas, and Appleton, Neenah and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Pull out All the Stops to Support Canadian Workers: CUPE

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Other Government, Labor, Countries, International organizations, World, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Union of Public Employees, International Transport Workers' Federation, Public Services International, Justin Trudeau, Charles Fleury, Canada

Canadas largest union is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to go big to support Canadian workers through the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to take action now.

Key Points: 
  • Canadas largest union is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to go big to support Canadian workers through the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to take action now.
  • We have to pull out all the stops to keep Canadians at home, so we can stem the transmission of COVID-19 and make sure our health care system can cope.
  • With steep drops in activity rippling through the Canadian economy, more and more employers will be unable to continue on their own.
  • This crisis requires historic levels of financial support from the government to help Canadians keep their jobs and, in turn, keep the Canadian economy afloat, said CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Charles Fleury.

MAXIMUS Appoints Jan Madsen and John Haley to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that Jan D. Madsen and John J. Haley have been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced today that Jan D. Madsen and John J. Haley have been appointed to the Companys Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2020.
  • Ms. Madsen and Mr. Haley replace Russell Beliveau and Paul Lederer who concluded their board service as previously announced.
  • Ms. Madsen, CPA, brings extensive financial expertise and leadership to the MAXIMUS Board.
  • On behalf of the entire Board, I am pleased to welcome Jan to MAXIMUS and Johns return, said Peter B. Pond, Chairman of the MAXIMUS Board of Directors.

Companies, Agencies Struggling to Manage Mobile Devices as Employees Work From Home During Coronavirus Pandemic Offered Free Help by IAITAM

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Technology, Law enforcement, Emergency services, General Health, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Infectious diseases, Health, Security, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Other Health, Mobile, Wireless, Other Government, Human resources, Data management

Now, IAITAM is doing something about it by offering free passes to its full-day online course about how to manage mobile devices and the data they contain.

Key Points: 
  • Now, IAITAM is doing something about it by offering free passes to its full-day online course about how to manage mobile devices and the data they contain.
  • Up to 1,000 people can take the online Certified Mobile Asset Manager (CMAM) course on March 24th and March 26th from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • The only difference between the free access and the full registration is the availability of offline course materials and the CMAM exam.
  • Last week, IAITAM warned: Many companies and government agencies have already sent employees home to work remotely in response to concerns about the coronavirus.

Forbes Reveals Results of Third Under 30 Voter Survey with Zogby Strategies

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Friday, March 20, 2020
Other Government, Infectious diseases, Other Communications, Publishing, Elections, Campaigns, Communications, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Health, Other Professional Services, Demographics, Millennials, John Zogby, Humans, Demography, John Zogby Strategies, Forbes

Amidst a global pandemic, many millennials are ignoring urgent warning signs about social distancing and staying home, according to the Forbes Under 30 Voter Survey, powered by Zogby Strategies.

Key Points: 
  • Amidst a global pandemic, many millennials are ignoring urgent warning signs about social distancing and staying home, according to the Forbes Under 30 Voter Survey, powered by Zogby Strategies.
  • Our latest Forbes Under 30 Voter Survey , Powered by John Zogby Strategies, finds that onslaught of criticism of millennials behavior to be well placed.
  • Completed on March 18, the latest nationwide Forbes Under 30 Poll found that an astounding 35% of Americans aged 18-29 believed that the COVID-19 crisis is overblown.
  • The Forbes Under 30 Voter Survey, powered by Zogby polled 1,017 American likely voters age 18-29 including 603 likely Democratic or caucus voters conducted on March 18.