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Revvity to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Attendees will receive an update on the Company and its strategic priorities.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees will receive an update on the Company and its strategic priorities.
  • Live audio webcasts will be available on the Events section of the Company’s website.
  • Replays of the presentations will be posted on the Revvity Investor Relations website after the events and will be available for at least 30 days.

New Study: Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill a Win for Nation’s Top 5 Retailers, Loss for America’s Small Businesses

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The study also raises several serious questions related to fraud for both businesses and consumers.

Key Points: 
  • The study also raises several serious questions related to fraud for both businesses and consumers.
  • U.S. credit card networks currently offer liability protections against fraud for both consumers and merchants, but it is unclear if those same guaranteed protections would carry over to alternative networks.
  • The study concludes, “almost all of the CCCA transfers will accrue to the largest merchants, placing SMEs at an even steeper competitive disadvantage.
  • “The largest U.S. retailers would effectively receive a transfer of approximately $2.9 billion from issuers and cardholders impacted by the legislation.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. James Clyburn February 2024 Porker of the Month

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) its February 2024 Porker of the Month for saying that fixing climate change depends on forgiving student loan debt.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) its February 2024 Porker of the Month for saying that fixing climate change depends on forgiving student loan debt.
  • On February 5, 2024, Rep. Clyburn absurdly and incongruously said student loan debt is “the biggest” issue in America and we’re “not going to solve the climate crisis” unless that debt is forgiven.
  • Rep. Clyburn has gone further and wants to forgive $50,000 in student loans, which would cost almost $1 trillion.
  • For more than two decades, Porker of the Month is a dubious honor given to lawmakers and government officials who have shown a blatant disregard for the taxpayers.

Billington CyberSecurity to Host 1st State and Local Cyber Summit in Wake of Serious Cyber Attacks on State and Local Governments

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC as well as virtually.

Key Points: 
  • The inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit will be held on March 19-20, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC as well as virtually.
  • The two-day summit will convene the senior-most cyber leaders who will discuss cybersecurity issues and solutions for government entities at the state and local level.
  • “Keeping our nation safe from cyber criminals also means keeping state and local governments safe from these bad actors,” explained Thomas K. Billington, CEO and Founder, Billington CyberSecurity , a leading cyber education company for executives founded in 2010.
  • Presented by a variety of sponsors, led by: CISCO, Amazon Web Services, NightDragon, Carahsoft Technology Corp., Anomali, CompTIA, Presidio, and Sailpoint.

Viken successfully field-tests innovative technology for detecting lead pipes supplying our nation’s drinking water

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Viken Detection , a leading manufacturer of detection tools for public safety agencies, today announced its success in piloting a new technology for lead detection in buried water service lines.

Key Points: 
  • Viken Detection , a leading manufacturer of detection tools for public safety agencies, today announced its success in piloting a new technology for lead detection in buried water service lines.
  • The EPA, through its proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) , would mandate 100% lead service line replacement.
  • Viken now sets its sights on eradicating lead contamination in the nation’s drinking water supply.
  • “The continued existence of lead service lines in the drinking water supply is a serious child health issue.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Applauds House for Approving 'Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act'

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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The measure will enable manufacturers to invest in their businesses, create jobs, and compete in the global marketplace. The bill is particularly important for small- and medium-sized manufacturers, many of which experienced significant tax increases as a result of the expiration of pro-growth provisions. The overwhelming majority -- 89% -- of respondents to the NAM's Q4 Manufacturers' Outlook Survey said higher tax burdens on manufacturing would make it more difficult for them to hire, buy new equipment, and expand their facilities.

Key Points: 
  • Plumbing Manufacturers International applauds the House of Representatives, which voted 357 to 70 on Jan. 31 to approve H.R.
  • 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
  • This bipartisan, bicameral tax framework agreement was developed by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Oregon).
  • 7024 was approved 40 to 3 on Jan. 19 by the House Ways and Means Committee.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2023 Porker of the Year

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) announced the results of its online poll for the 2023 Porker of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) announced the results of its online poll for the 2023 Porker of the Year.
  • In a runaway race, Sen. Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez received 66 percent of the vote, beating second place New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) by 52 percentage points.
  • Congress has already approved hundreds of billions for “Green New Deal” projects, but Sen. Markey and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez want even more.
  • CAGW President Tom Schatz said, “We would like to thank the taxpayers who voted for all of the ‘worthy’ candidates.

Syphilis Soars: AHF Urges Congress to Boost Prevention Funding

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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With alarmingly high rates of preventable syphilis and congenital syphilis skyrocketing to nearly 20% higher than in 2023, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) urges U.S. Congress to reverse proposed cuts and increase funding for sexually transmitted infection prevention programs and improved access to testing and treatment.

Key Points: 
  • With alarmingly high rates of preventable syphilis and congenital syphilis skyrocketing to nearly 20% higher than in 2023, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) urges U.S. Congress to reverse proposed cuts and increase funding for sexually transmitted infection prevention programs and improved access to testing and treatment.
  • “Sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis, are at an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year, yet budgets for these programs are being cut every year,” said Lauren Natoli, Associate Director of Research and Advocacy for AHF’s Public Health Division.
  • “We cannot hope to reverse the tide of STIs without renewed investment and attention to public health efforts.
  • It is time to reinvest in public health and sex education.”

Rampant, Increasing Fraud Impacting Rental Housing Costs

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Results from a groundbreaking new survey of rental housing providers have revealed staggering increases of fraud, contributing to both the growth in rents and number of evictions.

Key Points: 
  • Results from a groundbreaking new survey of rental housing providers have revealed staggering increases of fraud, contributing to both the growth in rents and number of evictions.
  • Driven in part by social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram , the rise in false rental housing applications is exacerbating rental costs, fueling the housing affordability challenges facing communities across the country and undermining the credibility of eviction data.
  • This in turn leads to higher costs for rental housing providers and, ultimately, the renters they house.
  • “While most renters are honest, those who are not are causing the cost of rental housing to increase for everyone.

AHF Urges President Biden to Support WTO IP Waiver

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) calls on President Biden to support a proposal for an expanded waiver on intellectual property (IP) rights for COVID-19 treatments and diagnostics currently being advanced at the World Trade Organization (WTO) despite opposition in the U.S. Congress.

Key Points: 
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) calls on President Biden to support a proposal for an expanded waiver on intellectual property (IP) rights for COVID-19 treatments and diagnostics currently being advanced at the World Trade Organization (WTO) despite opposition in the U.S. Congress.
  • “Opposition to the WTO IP waiver by some members of Congress is shortsighted and misplaced.
  • Technological protectionism and vaccine hoarding during the pandemic cost the world millions of lives and trillions of dollars, while Big Pharma made off with record-breaking profits,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein.
  • “We urge President Biden to do the right thing in the name of global health security and public health and support the waiver.