United States Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband

Applied Intuition Hosts Congressional Delegation at Its Michigan Offices

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Applied also announced that the company has expanded its operations in Michigan with the opening of a new Detroit area office in Royal Oak.

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  • Applied also announced that the company has expanded its operations in Michigan with the opening of a new Detroit area office in Royal Oak.
  • The Royal Oak location is Applied's second Michigan office and represents a continued commitment to the nation's automotive and defense hub.
  • "As a Detroit native, I am proud to expand our operations in Michigan and contribute to the regional economy," said Peter Ludwig, Co-Founder and CTO of Applied Intuition.
  • We started Applied Intuition on the belief that virtual testing and simulation are imperative to proving the safety of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles.

Founder of The Dawn Project Dan O'Dowd Implores Policymakers to Address Critical Safety Defects in Tesla Full Self-Driving as Congress Considers Legislation to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles

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Friday, July 28, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of The Dawn Project and secure software expert Dan O'Dowd has implored policymakers to ensure that legislation regarding autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of The Dawn Project and secure software expert Dan O'Dowd has implored policymakers to ensure that legislation regarding autonomous vehicles prioritizes public safety.
  • I implore you to ensure that legislation regarding autonomous vehicles puts the safety of Americans first and foremost.
  • Dan's letter follows more than twenty other safety advocacy organizations expressing their concerns to Congress about legislation on autonomous vehicles, which can be found here .
  • The first danger The Dawn Project is tackling is Elon Musk's reckless deployment of unsafe Full Self-Driving cars on our roads.

MARCH OF DIMES TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS ON THE NEED TO PRIORITIZE MOM & BABY HEALTH

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In testimony before Congress today, March of Dimes Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Elizabeth Cherot sounded the alarm on the nation's maternal and infant health crisis, saying that supporting women before, during and between pregnancies is integral to improving health outcomes for them and their babies. Cherot called for lawmakers to take swift action to pass critical legislation that can help address this public health crisis.

Key Points: 
  • Cherot called for lawmakers to take swift action to pass critical legislation that can help address this public health crisis.
  • The report shows that 1,205 deaths were reported in 2021, reflecting an increase of nearly 89% in the maternal mortality rate since 2018.
  • Alongside this news, Cherot noted that "the number of women who experience pregnancy-related complications, or severe maternal morbidity, is increasing at a troubling rate."
  • What's more, Cherot said persistent disparities exist across key maternal and infant health indicators.

AVMA President to testify before Congress

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Teller, AVMA President, will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on March 30, 2023, at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the importance of reauthorizing the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA). The legislation is up for reauthorization every five years and is critical to ensuring a predictable pathway to market for new and innovative animal drugs and generic animal drugs.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Teller, AVMA President, will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on March 30, 2023, at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the importance of reauthorizing the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA).
  • The AVMA supports the collection and effective utilization of user fees to enhance the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine's (FDA CVM) review and approval of pioneer and generic animal drugs.
  • Throughout 2022, the AVMA provided verbal and written comments to the FDA CVM regarding the needs of veterinarians in the reauthorization of these programs.
  • The AVMA supports:
    The FDA CVM adopting processes used by other similar regulatory agencies that could streamline and shorten the time needed to approve products for U.S. markets.

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

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

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.

Queen Elizabeth II Quietly Supported Efforts to Pass U.S. Horse Protection Legislation Advanced in Congress Today

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Like the double rainbow the world saw following Queen Elizabeths passing, I believe were seeing an Act of God with this movement of PAST.

Key Points: 
  • Like the double rainbow the world saw following Queen Elizabeths passing, I believe were seeing an Act of God with this movement of PAST.
  • Irby was honored in 2020 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his work to end soring and protect American equines.
  • His most recent written work on soring and the queen, published this month by NBC News, can be found here.
  • The opportunity to make revisions to PAST still remains with Tennessee Walking Horse leaders who have conceded soring must end.

ABBOTT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Abbott Laboratories on Behalf of Abbott Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Abbott Laboratories (Abbott or the Company) (NYSE: ABT) on behalf of Abbott stockholders.

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  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Abbott Laboratories (Abbott or the Company) (NYSE: ABT) on behalf of Abbott stockholders.
  • Our investigation concerns whether Abbott has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
  • According to the New York Times, Dr. Califf detailed egregiously unsanitary conditions at the Companys Michigan plant, which contributed to the shortage.

ABBOTT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Abbott Laboratories on Behalf of Abbott Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, July 16, 2022

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Abbott Laboratories (Abbott or the Company) (NYSE: ABT) on behalf of Abbott stockholders.

Key Points: 
  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Abbott Laboratories (Abbott or the Company) (NYSE: ABT) on behalf of Abbott stockholders.
  • Our investigation concerns whether Abbott has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
  • According to the New York Times, Dr. Califf detailed egregiously unsanitary conditions at the Companys Michigan plant, which contributed to the shortage.

Horse Slaughter and Soring Debate Continue with Congressional Hearing on PAST and SAFE Acts Today

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

SAFE would bring an end to the gruesome trade in horse meat and the slaughter of American equines shipped to Mexico and Canada some 23,000 of them in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SAFE would bring an end to the gruesome trade in horse meat and the slaughter of American equines shipped to Mexico and Canada some 23,000 of them in 2021.
  • And we also have the opportunity to end the abusive practice of horse soring.
  • Its time to align our deep love and respect for our equines with federal law by passing the SAFE Act.
  • The opportunity to make revisions to PAST still remains with Tennessee Walking Horse leaders who have conceded soring must end.

Concentrix To Present at Baird 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

NEWARK, Calif., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CNXC), a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, today announced that President and CEO Chris Caldwell and CFO Andre Valentine will present at the Baird 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 12:15 p.m. (ET).

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, Calif., May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ: CNXC), a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, today announced that President and CEO Chris Caldwell and CFO Andre Valentine will present at the Baird 2022 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 12:15 p.m. (ET).
  • A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Concentrix website: https://ir.concentrix.com/events-and-presentations
    A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company's website for 90 days.
  • Concentrix Corporation (Nasdaq: CNXC), is a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, improving business performance for some of the worlds best brands including over 100 Fortune Global 500 clients and over 125 new economy clients.
  • Concentrix provides services to clients in our key industry verticals: technology & consumer electronics; retail, travel & ecommerce; banking, financial services & insurance; healthcare; communications & media; automotive; and energy & public sector.