Federal government of the United States

United States Foreign Policy Professor Unveils the Impact James A. Baker III Had in Ending the Cold War

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Bush and his Secretary of State, James A. Baker, III, as they managed U.S. relations at a critical time in world history.

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  • Bush and his Secretary of State, James A. Baker, III, as they managed U.S. relations at a critical time in world history.
  • Negroponte argues the Cold War ended peacefully due to Bakers firm hand and hard bargaining with friend and foe.
  • A fascinating account of Secretary of State James Bakers skillful diplomacy in ending the last remnants of the Cold War, said Jack F. Matlock, Jr., U.S.
  • Ambassador to the USSR (1987-91), professor at Duke University and author of Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended.

Medigus Announces Exercise and Closing of Underwriter’s Over-Allotment Option

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Total gross proceeds to the Company from the offering, including the funds received from the prior closing and exercise of this option, are approximately $9.7 million, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company.

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  • Total gross proceeds to the Company from the offering, including the funds received from the prior closing and exercise of this option, are approximately $9.7 million, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company.
  • The offering was made pursuant to an F-3 registration statement previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • A final prospectus and accompany registration statement relating to the offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SECs website at www.sec.gov.
  • Other risk factors affecting Medigus are discussed in detail in Medigus filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Nation's Mayors Applaud Passage of the American Rescue Plan in Senate

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $350 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $350 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments.
  • Following Senate passage, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:
    "Mayors everywhere thank the Senate and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for passing the American Rescue Plan and delivering hope to the millions of Americans who are hurting during this pandemic.
  • America's mayors thank President Biden for his bold leadership to defeat this virus and rescue our economy.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Cerberus Appoints Gregory Nixon as Head of Strategic Investments

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), a global leader in alternative investing, today announced that Gregory Nixon has rejoined the Firm as Head of Strategic Investments, Senior Managing Director, and Senior Legal Counsel.

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  • Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), a global leader in alternative investing, today announced that Gregory Nixon has rejoined the Firm as Head of Strategic Investments, Senior Managing Director, and Senior Legal Counsel.
  • For over a decade, Mr. Nixon has partnered with Cerberus and its affiliates across a diverse array of projects and investments.
  • Prior to rejoining Cerberus, Mr. Nixon served in a variety of senior executive roles where he led significant global strategic and operational initiatives.
  • In addition to his professional resume, Mr. Nixon serves meaningful causes that are aligned with Cerberus efforts to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Assure Holdings Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Under CARES Act

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Friday, March 5, 2021

DENVER, March 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assure Holdings Corp. (the Company or Assure) (TSXV: IOM; OTCQB: ARHH), a provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring services (IONM), is pleased to announce that it has received a loan (Loan) under the United States Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans under the Small Business Act, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), implemented pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

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  • DENVER, March 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assure Holdings Corp. (the Company or Assure) (TSXV: IOM; OTCQB: ARHH), a provider of intraoperative neuromonitoring services (IONM), is pleased to announce that it has received a loan (Loan) under the United States Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans under the Small Business Act, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), implemented pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
  • On March 2, 2021, Assure executed a PPP promissory note and received a $1,664,700 unsecured PPP loan, which matures on February 25, 2026 (the Loan).
  • We want to protect our talented team while seizing expansion opportunities that are emerging in the IONM industry.
  • Contact is a broad-based strategic marketing and communications firm with experience in gaining increased market exposure for small to mid-cap growth companies.

Generational Equity Advises Hart Advisors Group in Sale to Private Investor

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Friday, March 5, 2021

Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Hart Advisors Group, LLC to a Private Investor.

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  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Hart Advisors Group, LLC to a Private Investor.
  • Hart Advisors has a team of CMBS servicing and capital markets experts who have extensive experience with all forms of capital.
  • Executive Managing Director Randy Kamin established the initial relationship with Hart Advisors Group.
  • Generational Equity , Generational Capital Markets (member FINRA/SIPC), Generational Wealth Advisors , Generational Consulting Group , and DealForce are part of the Generational Group , which is headquartered in Dallas and is one of the leading M&A advisory firms in North America.

Patriot Enters Ohio Marketplace with Addition of Strategic Benefits of Cincinnati

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the countrys largest and fastest-growing national insurance agencies, today announced the addition of Strategic Benefits of Cincinnati (SBC, Strategic Benefits) to the Patriot platform.

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  • Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the countrys largest and fastest-growing national insurance agencies, today announced the addition of Strategic Benefits of Cincinnati (SBC, Strategic Benefits) to the Patriot platform.
  • The partnership with SBC significantly strengthens Patriots existing employee benefits capabilities and expands the companys geographic presence into the Ohio marketplace.
  • SBC is a full-service employee benefits insurance agency based in Loveland, Ohio.
  • Strategic Benefits of Cincinnati is building enduring relationships based on the individual needs and circumstances of each client, said Ms. Homer.

Suncrest Bank to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com March 10th

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.

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  • This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.
  • If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.
  • It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.
  • Suncrest Bank, member FDIC, offers a full range of commercial, small business and agribusiness loans, cash management services and personal deposit products throughout the Central Valley of California and the Greater Sacramento Region.

Celerity Government Solutions, LLC dba Xcelerate Solutions Awarded NITAAC CIO-SP3 Small Business

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

MCLEAN, Va., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) awarded Celerity Government Solutions, LLC dba Xcelerate Solutions a prime contract forChief Information Officer Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) Small Business.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) awarded Celerity Government Solutions, LLC dba Xcelerate Solutions a prime contract forChief Information Officer Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) Small Business.
  • CIO-SP3 Small Business Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a contract ceiling of $20 billion.
  • CIO-SP3provides information technology (IT) solutions and services as defined in FAR 2.101(b) and further clarified in the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.
  • Based on their broad corporate capabilities across the entire IT services spectrum, Celerity Government Solutions, LLC dba Xcelerate Solutions was awardedLLeo all ten (10) CIO-SP3 Task Areas:
    Task Area 1: IT Services for Biomedical Research, Health Sciences and Healthcare

FAIR: Xavier Becerra is the Wrong Man to Head HHS as a Flood of Migrants Strains Department Resources

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

"HHS is faced with unprecedented strains on its resources as the lead federal agency tasked with dealing with the COVID crisis.

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  • "HHS is faced with unprecedented strains on its resources as the lead federal agency tasked with dealing with the COVID crisis.
  • The Biden administration's reckless immigration policies have triggered another border crisis and a growing surge of people coming across our borders and multiplying demands on public health resources.
  • Moreover, because HHS is also responsible for the care and housing of unaccompanied children entering the country illegally, the burden on agency personnel and resources will be even greater.
  • With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests.