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Kidney Patients Raise National Health Alert on Phosphorus

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient consumer organization in the U.S., is raising public awareness on April 5, National Phosphorus Awareness Day, about the devastating impacts of unmanaged phosphorus levels in individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Key Points: 
  • Kidney patients are at an increased risk for high phosphorus (termed hyperphosphatemia) due to their decreased kidney function and an inability to excrete excess nutrients, including phosphorus.
  • Kidney patients are medically complex and typically manage multiple co-related health conditions including hyperphosphatemia , hyperkalemia , CKD associated pruritis (CKD-aP) , and more .
  • Kidney patients and all people of goodwill involved in the fight to improve kidney health are making their voices heard by contacting their U.S.
  • Since 1969, The American Association of Kidney Patients has been a patient-led organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient care choice and medical innovation.

FAIRtax Act of 2023 HR 25 Appeared Before the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAIRtax Act of 2023 HR 25 appeared before the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FAIRtax Act of 2023 HR 25 appeared before the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee.
  • Americans for Fair Taxation President Steve Hayes appeared before the House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee with four other witnesses at 2:00 p.m. Eastern, Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
  • He and the other witnesses then responded to questions from the Members of the Subcommittee.
  • "It is very encouraging that the Ways and Means Committee is recognizing and giving consideration to the FAIRtax Act of 2023, HR 25 as a viable alternative for real and true federal tax reform.

NAPEO CALLS ON IRS TO PROCESS LEGITIMATE ERTC CLAIMS AS BACKLOG BREACHES ONE MILLION

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of small businesses are at risk of financial harm or closure if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not quickly process its now-record high backlog of legitimate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) applications, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) said Monday.

Key Points: 
  • PEOs file on behalf of dozens, hundreds or even thousands of clients, Yet the IRS counts each PEO claim as one.
  • If each of these small business claims was counted individually, the ERTC backlog figure would likely be even higher.
  • "The backlog has consistently moved in the wrong direction, and we've now reached a sobering new record," said NAPEO President and CEO Pat Cleary.
  • For more background on the ERTC and NAPEO's efforts to clear the backlog, click here.

Alexander Ozawa, 19, announces run for Mililani's State House District 38

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
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MILILANI, Hawaii, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joining community leaders and resident revelers in the 36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade this morning, 19-year-old Alexander Ozawa announced his campaign to represent House District 38 in the Hawaiʻi State House.

Key Points: 
  • MILILANI, Hawaii, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joining community leaders and resident revelers in the 36th Annual Mililani Holiday Parade this morning, 19-year-old Alexander Ozawa announced his campaign to represent House District 38 in the Hawaiʻi State House.
  • Hawaiʻi State House District 38 encompasses all of Mililani Mauka and the northwest quadrant of Mililani Town, following Meheula Parkway and Lanikuhana Avenue to Hokuahiahi and Mahapili streets.
  • As a 2022 graduate of Mililani High School, Ozawa is acutely aware of both the opportunities and significant challenges facing his young peers.
  • "Working at the Capitol has given me an invaluable perspective on all functions and levels of State government," he said.

Key Legislation (H.R. 3674) Considered During House Energy and Commerce Committee Markup

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674), legislation to strengthen community and office-based providers, was considered during the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup held on November 15.

Key Points: 
  • 3674) , legislation to strengthen community and office-based providers, was considered during the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup held on November 15.
  • 3674 is bipartisan legislation that aims to stop ongoing cuts to office-based specialists for the next two years.
  • I hope that my colleagues agree to work on this legislation and to land on a path forward that supports access to community care.
  • Failing to do so will contribute to already shocking rates of physician shortages and reduces access to care for patients.

Fifth Third Bank Signs Naming Rights Deal for Future Home of Spartanburg’s Professional Baseball Club

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Fifth Third Bank has agreed to a multi-year agreement with Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball, to become the official bank and naming rights sponsor for Spartanburg’s new state-of-the-art ballpark, the future home of the city’s professional baseball team.

Key Points: 
  • Fifth Third Bank has agreed to a multi-year agreement with Diamond Baseball Holdings, an organization that owns and operates select Minor League clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball, to become the official bank and naming rights sponsor for Spartanburg’s new state-of-the-art ballpark, the future home of the city’s professional baseball team.
  • "We are incredibly proud to partner with Fifth Third Bank to bring this remarkable ballpark to life," said Andrew Judelson, chief commercial officer of Diamond Baseball Holdings.
  • “In partnership with Fifth Third Bank and the Johnson Group, we are going to build one of the most beautiful facilities in minor league baseball,” said Tyson Jeffers, general manager for the Spartanburg Professional Baseball Club.
  • But most importantly, Fifth Third Park will be a community destination for fun any night of the week.”
    The Spartanburg Professional Baseball Club will be a minor league affiliate of the Texas Rangers.

Legal Organization Serving Social Security Disability Applicants Calls for No-Cost Upgrades to Improve Application and Appeals Process for the Most Vulnerable, Testifying Before the House Ways and Means Committee

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The organization speaks for thousands of professionals who represent Social Security disability applicants.

Key Points: 
  • The organization speaks for thousands of professionals who represent Social Security disability applicants.
  • According to Camp, these delays harm the most vulnerable, including disabled, homeless, and terminally ill applicants.
  • “What’s more, most of these delays are unnecessary — a byproduct of inefficient processes and outdated requirements,” he said.
  • SSA routinely uses third-party paid examiners to evaluate applicants’ medical conditions instead of relying on the applicants’ treating doctors.

Opportunity Finance Network Honors Four Members of Congress for Commitment to Economic Opportunity

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the leading national network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs), presented Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Mark Warner (D-VA) and Reps. Jason Smith (R-MO-8) and Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) with the CDFI Congressional Champion Award.

Key Points: 
  • "These four leaders have been strong advocates for making responsible financial products and services available to millions of Americans that aren't served by mainstream finance.
  • On behalf of OFN's members and the CDFI industry, I am proud to recognize these policymakers for their dedication and commitment to economic opportunity and inclusion."
  • For four decades, CDFIs have successfully leveraged public resources to finance opportunity in markets that mainstream financing does not reach.
  • I applaud Opportunity Finance Network and its members for their leadership, and I look forward to continuing this work together," said Rep.

NAPEO Calls IRS Decision to Focus on Existing ERTC Claims a "Step in the Right Direction"

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) decision to pause new Employee Retention Credit (ERTC) claims should allow the agency to focus on processing legitimate claims and finally clear the backlog that has left tens of thousands of small businesses waiting years for funds, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) said Friday. 

Key Points: 
  • "Over the past year, we've stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the IRS, warning our members and their small business clients of the perils of ERTC mills.
  • "We hope the IRS can expeditiously clear the backlog of legitimate ERTC claims, so that the thousands of small businesses still waiting can get the money they are entitled to."
  • The IRS on September 14 announced that it would pause the processing of new ERTC claims through at least the end of this year to focus on fraudulent claims that have exacerbated in recent months.
  • NAPEO supports the IRS's decision to quell these bad actors so it can focus on legitimate claims as quickly as possible.

NAPEO TELLS CONGRESS ERTC BACKLOG REMAINS A THREAT TO SMALL BUSINESSES

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of thousands of small businesses remain at risk of layoffs or closure despite the Internal Revenue Service's assertion that the backlog of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims has been cleared, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) told lawmakers Thursday.

Key Points: 
  • Many claims are filed on an aggregate basis, meaning multiple small business claims are filed together in the same form.
  • Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), a small business owner herself, disagreed with Werfel, noting that this backlog is far from cleared.
  • The IRS' delays in processing ERTC claims have also led to the rise of so-called "ERTC mills" that prey on small businesses and have collectively defrauded them out of millions of dollars.
  • Cleary stressed that the easiest way to end the mills – which advertise heavily on television and radio - is by clearing the ERTC backlog.