Interstate Commerce Committee

On Eve of TikTok Congressional Hearing, Businesses Ready to Double Down on App Spend, According to Capterra Survey

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Marketers acknowledge there are drawbacks and ambiguity surrounding TikTok:

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  • Marketers acknowledge there are drawbacks and ambiguity surrounding TikTok:
    60% agree that concerns over TikTok's data privacy and national security are justified.
  • 31% rate brand safety concerns as a top challenge of using TikTok.
  • 70% think their company should expand their presence in other digital media channels excluding social media (e.g., email, video, etc.)
  • Facebook (80%) and YouTube (79%) are rated as the most popular social media platforms marketers say they’d use as alternate platforms.

Letter Co-led by Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA) Urges Health Insurance CEOs to Make Changes, Share Information in Support of Value-Based Care Arrangements for Maternal Health

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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In addition to Carter and Diaz Barragán, to date, signatories include Rep. Dr. Larry Bucshon, M.D.

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  • In addition to Carter and Diaz Barragán, to date, signatories include Rep. Dr. Larry Bucshon, M.D.
  • "Improving health outcomes for all patients, especially mothers, has been my mission since day one in Congress.
  • However, many commercial plans have not made significant investments in programs designed for maternity care.
  • We seek collaboration with health insurance plan leaders to advance systems on all fronts in support of our patients."

Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom and CPPA File Letter Opposing Federal Privacy Preemption

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) sent a joint letter to Congress opposing preemption language in H.R.

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  • Today, Governor Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) sent a joint letter to Congress opposing preemption language in H.R.
  • “National data privacy laws passed by Congress should strengthen, not weaken our existing laws here in California,” said Governor Newsom.
  • In the last year alone, California added key new children’s privacy and reproductive privacy legislation to its existing privacy laws.
  • Governor Newsom , Attorney General Bonta, Assembly Speaker Rendon , and members of the California Senate have also previously released letters raising concerns about ADPPA.

CONTINUED INVESTIGATION ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Snap Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – SNAP

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, continues to investigate whether certain directors and officers of Snap Inc. (“Snap”) (NYSE: SNAP) breached their fiduciary duties to Snap and its shareholders.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, continues to investigate whether certain directors and officers of Snap Inc. (“Snap”) (NYSE: SNAP) breached their fiduciary duties to Snap and its shareholders.
  • If you are a Snap shareholder, you may contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information toll-free at 844-818-6982 or [email protected] .
  • Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of Snap’s board of directors or senior management failed to manage Snap in an acceptable manner, in breach of their fiduciary duties to Snap, and whether Snap and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result.
  • If you are a Snap shareholder, you may have legal claims against Snap’s directors and officers.

INVESTIGATION ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates Snap Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – SNAP

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of Snap Inc. (“Snap”) (NYSE: SNAP) breached their fiduciary duties to Snap and its shareholders.

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  • Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, is investigating whether certain directors and officers of Snap Inc. (“Snap”) (NYSE: SNAP) breached their fiduciary duties to Snap and its shareholders.
  • If you are a Snap shareholder, you may contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information toll-free at 844-818-6982 or [email protected] .
  • Bloomberg reported the same day that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Justice were investigating Snap for similar conduct.
  • If you are a Snap shareholder, you may have legal claims against Snap’s directors and officers.

Bipartisan Auto Right to Repair Legislation Re-Introduced in Congress

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. and BETHESDA, Md. and DIAMOND BAR, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) applaud United States Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), Warren Davidson (R-OH-08), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) for reintroducing the 'Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act' (H.R. 906). The legislation will ensure the preservation of consumer choice, a fair marketplace, and the continued safe operation of the nation's 292 million registered passenger and commercial motor vehicles, 70% of which are maintained by independent repair facilities.

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  • and DIAMOND BAR, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MEMA Aftermarket, Auto Care Association, CAR (Consumer Access to Repair) Coalition, and Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) applaud United States Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), Warren Davidson (R-OH-08), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) for reintroducing the 'Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act' ( H.R.
  • All tools and equipment; wireless transmission of repair and diagnostic data; and access to on-board diagnostic and telematic systems needed to repair a vehicle must be made available to the independent repair industry.
  • These barriers limit consumer choice in where to repair their motor vehicles and increase the cost to repair and maintain vehicles.
  • "American vehicle owners have a right to control their data, and a right to access third-party repair shops, tools and parts."

Ethan Wilson Joins Stateside Associates as Vice President of State Issues

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, is excited to announce that Ethan Wilson has joined the firm as Vice President of State Issues, a newly-created role.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, is excited to announce that Ethan Wilson has joined the firm as Vice President of State Issues, a newly-created role.
  • "Ethan brings another level of state engagement experience, savviness and a deep network of public official connections to Stateside's growing state advocacy team," said Michael Behm, Co-Chief Executive Officer.
  • "I am beyond excited to join the fabulous team at Stateside," stated Wilson.
  • "Ethan will be instrumental to our leadership team as we look to enhance and grow our multistate strategies on complex state policy issues," added Mark Anderson, Co-Chief Executive Officer.

Human Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi Meets with Congressman Darren Soto Following Oath of Office

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.

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  • Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in his congressional office.
  • Photo: Bangladeshi Rights Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto in Rep. Soto’s office.
  • Having held consistent correspondence for over 20 years, Zahid F. Sarder Saddi and Congressman Darren Soto have bonded over a shared passion for human rights and democracy.
  • Zahid F. Sarder Saddi sees the achievements that Congressman Soto has made firsthand, as he is a resident of District 9 himself.

Done., Patient Advocates, and Stakeholders Call For Vital Patient Access To Telehealth

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The founder of Done. Global Inc., a leading telehealth provider of services for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), joined renowned medical experts, patients, and a former member of Congress during a policy briefing to advocate for regulatory relief that would permanently allow some clinicians to prescribe medications online without the need to meet in person.

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  • Generally, to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth a provider has to first have had an in-person encounter with the patient.
  • However, the in-person requirement has been suspended during the declared federal Public Health Emergency but could be changed at any time.
  • and board-certified psychiatrist from UCLA who previously worked at institutions like Kaiser Permanente; and the Founder of Done.
  • "Telehealth has been groundbreaking for many patients who do not have easy access to doctors, never mind specialty providers," said Dr. Martinez.

Lumos Announces A. J. Brown as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Lumos, the regions fastest 100% Fiber Optic Internet company, is excited to announce their new Chief Legal Officer, A. J.

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  • Lumos, the regions fastest 100% Fiber Optic Internet company, is excited to announce their new Chief Legal Officer, A. J.
  • Brown comes to Lumos with significant telecommunications and broadband legal and government affairs experience and is looking to propel the company forward to achieve their goals.
  • "Im thrilled to be joining Lumos and its dedicated team as we push toward bringing lightning-fast fiber connectivity to underserved communities, said Brown.
  • Brian Stading, Chief Executive Officer at Lumos, added, We are honored to have A. J.s experience and expertise behind Lumos as we continue to forge forward and expand.