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MEDIA ALERT: Wolters Kluwer tax experts available for comment on U.S. State of the Union

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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President Joe Biden is set to deliver the State of the Union address today, his final before the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.

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  • President Joe Biden is set to deliver the State of the Union address today, his final before the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.
  • Wolters Kluwer invites reporters to speak to its tax experts for their insights.
  • Wolters Kluwer experts anticipate that the president will express his support of the bill’s tax provisions and encourage the U.S. Senate to move the bill forward.
  • Wolters Kluwer experts are now available to reporters wishing to discuss any of the following key tax bill provisions including:

The Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce Announces New Executive Board

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Today, the Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce (AEAW), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing federal procurement processes to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced its inaugural executive board for the 2024-2026 term.

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  • Today, the Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce (AEAW), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing federal procurement processes to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced its inaugural executive board for the 2024-2026 term.
  • The board will lend its expansive leadership experience across federal procurement and disability education to guide and advance the Alliance's efforts.
  • “We are so excited to have the leadership of our new executive board join the Alliance,” said Dwight Davis, outgoing president of AEAW.
  • She brings a deep understanding of the federal and military workforce and its needs to the Alliance.

Clearspeed Expands Leadership in Government, Defense & Security Sector with Top Talent Appointment, Former US Dept of State Executive

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.

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  • Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305247898/en/
    Blersch brings over 35 years of deep public sector experience in developing, implementing, and advising on technology-led programs to address the nation’s top global security challenges.
  • “I’m honored to join the remarkable team at Clearspeed and eager to advance its mission to build trust faster with a reimagined approach to risk assessment,” says Blersch.
  • Recently, Clearspeed appointed ex-U.S. Federal Government executive, Parker Wise , and retired British Army Brigadier General, Lance Mans , to its advisory board.

MAR 19-20: State and Local Cyber Leaders Share Critical Learnings from Recent Cyber Attacks at 1st Billington State & Local CyberSecurity Summit

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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More than 30 cyber leaders from states and cities—including California, Dallas, Maryland, New York, Vermont, DC, Chicago, New Jersey, and North Dakota—will share key insights about how to avert cyber threats in the wake of recent attacks at the state and local level during the inaugural Billington CyberSecurity’s State and Local CyberSecurity Summit .

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  • More than 30 cyber leaders from states and cities—including California, Dallas, Maryland, New York, Vermont, DC, Chicago, New Jersey, and North Dakota—will share key insights about how to avert cyber threats in the wake of recent attacks at the state and local level during the inaugural Billington CyberSecurity’s State and Local CyberSecurity Summit .
  • Taking place on March 19-20 in Washington, DC as well as virtually, the two-day summit will convene senior cyber leaders to discuss protecting state and local governments from cyberattacks by exploring topics such as AI, safeguarding intellectual property from China, ransomware, cybercriminals, and more.
  • State and local governments and the critical infrastructure they support are facing significant cyber-attacks.
  • The summit brings together leaders to discuss issues and solutions for state and local government entities.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Banking and Financial Services Experts Available to Discuss Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rule Concerning Credit Card Late Fees

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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James Mann and David Gossett , experienced attorneys and partners at the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine , are available to speak with reporters regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rule concerning credit card late fees.

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  • James Mann and David Gossett , experienced attorneys and partners at the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine , are available to speak with reporters regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rule concerning credit card late fees.
  • James and David have prepared the below initial commentary, which can be utilized verbatim in coverage of the rule, and they are also available for interviews.
  • The deep cut in the safe harbor amount may prompt issuers to set their late fees outside the safe harbor.
  • The Rule doesn’t only cut the safe harbor amount; it also denies issuers the right to fully recover their costs through late fees outside the safe harbor.

Booz Allen Appoints Mac Thornberry to Board of Directors

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH), the parent company of consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., announced today that it has appointed William McClellan “Mac” Thornberry to the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH), the parent company of consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., announced today that it has appointed William McClellan “Mac” Thornberry to the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Thornberry represented the 13th district of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 1995 until January 2021.
  • Thornberry brings distinguished expertise in national security, policymaking, and defense technology to Booz Allen.
  • He currently serves as chair of the board of directors of CAE USA and as a member of the board of directors of Fortinet Federal, Inc.

NGL Energy Partners LP Announces Status of Investor Tax Packages

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NGL) (“NGL,” “our,” “we,” or the “Partnership”) today provided an update on the expected availability of the partnership’s 2023 Investor Tax Packages including Schedule K-1 for its common unitholders.

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  • NGL Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NGL) (“NGL,” “our,” “we,” or the “Partnership”) today provided an update on the expected availability of the partnership’s 2023 Investor Tax Packages including Schedule K-1 for its common unitholders.
  • Historically, NGL’s Investor Tax Packages have been available by early March for the preceding tax year; however, the timing of the availability of NGL’s 2023 Investor Tax Packages is dependent upon actions of the U.S. Congress and the Biden administration with regard to the passage, or not, of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, (referred to as “H.R.
  • This legislation includes changes in tax law which would be applied retroactively to the 2023 tax year.
  • 7024, NGL will provide an update on the availability of the 2023 Investor Tax Packages.

USAA to Offer Financial Assistance for Members Impacted by a Potential Government Shutdown

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Should a shutdown occur in March and impacts to paychecks become imminent, USAA stands ready to provide financial assistance to affected members.

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  • Should a shutdown occur in March and impacts to paychecks become imminent, USAA stands ready to provide financial assistance to affected members.
  • Members may also be eligible for a variety of payment relief offers across USAA banking and insurance products.
  • “Stability plays an important role in the financial security of our members, and empowering that security is our mission,” said Mark Pregmon, VP Consumer Lending, USAA Federal Savings Bank.
  • “Our members can count on USAA to be there with them in the event of a government shutdown and ensure that their day-to-day financial needs continue to be met.”
    USAA will communicate when the loan application and financial assistance programs become available.

AHF Backs Congressional Push to Protect HIV/AIDS Funding

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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It would be penny wise and pound foolish to undo the amazing progress that has been made in combatting HIV in America,” said Michael Weinstein, AHF president and cofounder.

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  • It would be penny wise and pound foolish to undo the amazing progress that has been made in combatting HIV in America,” said Michael Weinstein, AHF president and cofounder.
  • “Republicans should remember that it was former President Trump who inaugurated the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. program.
  • 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.
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DeVry University Launches New Scholarship Programs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.

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  • DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222134770/en/
    DeVry University announced today the addition of four new scholarship programs for eligible students and alumni to help them pursue or advance their education.
  • These four scholarships will support and help prepare qualifying learners with the necessary skills to succeed in their careers.”
    Three new scholarship programs, Advancing Accounting Scholarship, Alumni Accounting Excellence Scholarship and Project Management Scholarship, underscore DeVry’s commitment to addressing skills gaps in the accounting and project management industries.
  • The fourth, Outside Scholarship Match, provides a pathway for students with outside scholarships to advance their education at DeVry.