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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

BOWLING GREEN, KY, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), honored U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, with their Competitive Markets Leadership Award for 2023.

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  • BOWLING GREEN, KY, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), honored U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, with their Competitive Markets Leadership Award for 2023.
  • of Agriculture’s Commodity Checkoff Programs, for helping American family farmers localize meat processing, and his support of competitive markets in the United States.
  • PRIME is supported by the Competitive Markets Groups, FreedomWorks, and other conservative and farming organizations across America.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • Titus has worked in bipartisan fashion alongside former Rep. Dave Bratt, R-VA, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, and Sens.
  • “I’m proud to receive the Competitive Markets Leadership Award for my work to improve federal oversight of the agriculture industry,” said Rep. Dina Titus, D-NV.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • CHARLESTON, SC, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-SC, with their Leadership Award for her work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • Mace is the lead sponsor of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, H.R.
  • Mike Lee, R-UT, Rand Paul, R-KY, Cory Booker, D-NJ, and Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Competitive Markets Groups Announce Congressional Award Winners, Legislator of the Year

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), publicly announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), publicly announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Leadership Awards and their Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year Award recipient, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV.
  • Rep. Alex Mooney, R-WV, was selected as the Competitive Markets overall Legislator of the Year for 2023.
  • Quotes from the Members of Congress:
    “I’m honored to be named the Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year in Congress.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Appraisal Institute Board President Testifies Supporting Expanded Opportunities for Appraisers in Federal Land Management and Conservation Efforts

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appraisal Institute Board President Sandra Adomatis, SRA provided expert testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Federal Lands in support of H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Appraisal Institute Board President Sandra Adomatis, SRA provided expert testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Federal Lands in support of H.R.
  • The 2024 Appraisal Institute Board President also discussed the investment the Appraisal Institute is making to recruit and train new generations of professional appraisers, including the Appraisal Diversity Initiative (ADI), the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) program and growing collaborations with colleges and universities.
  • Also noted was other pro appraiser legislation the Appraisal Institute is supporting such as the H.R.
  • The Appraisal Institute is the leading professional association of real estate appraisers.

EASE Act expands specialty health care options for rural communities

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OCHIN is proud to support the Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act, new congressional legislation designed to address persistent community health care gaps through the creation of a national, virtual specialty care network.

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  • Federal legislation would support new model for delivering cost-effective, on-demand care access
    PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OCHIN is proud to support the Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere (EASE) Act, new congressional legislation designed to address persistent community health care gaps through the creation of a national, virtual specialty care network.
  • The demonstration proposed by the EASE Act would drive measurable clinical efficiencies for rural and medically underserved communities in alignment with other Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation payment models by seamlessly integrating specialty care with electronic health records.
  • "Everyone should have access to timely specialty care in order to be healthy, but patients in rural communities face unique challenges," said Jennifer Stoll, chief external affairs officer at OCHIN.
  • "By allowing patients to utilize telehealth when finding specialty care, rural and underserved communities can quickly access quality, low-cost health care," said Steel.

CES 2024: The Global Platform Defining Our Future

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CES® 2024 closes today, after an exhilarating week that set the technology narrative for the year ahead. With 4300+ exhibitors, including a record 1400+ startups from around the globe in Eureka Park®, CES showcased the innovative trends shaping tomorrow and solving the world's most pressing challenges.

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  • Across the show and on CES conference stages, thousands of global brands announced new visions, products, investments and partnerships," said Kinsey Fabrizio, CTA Sr. VP, CES and membership.
  • Artificial Intelligence – AI led the global conversation at CES 2024.
  • This week at CES, Force for Good released a new report at the CES Research Summit on tech's influence on human securities.
  • Mobility – With 600+ mobility exhibitors, CES is one of the world's largest and fastest growing global auto, mobility and transportation events.

CES 2024: The Global Platform Defining Our Future

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Saturday, January 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CES® 2024 closes today, after an exhilarating week that set the technology narrative for the year ahead. With 4300+ exhibitors, including a record 1400+ startups from around the globe in Eureka Park®, CES showcased the innovative trends shaping tomorrow and solving the world's most pressing challenges.

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  • Across the show and on CES conference stages, thousands of global brands announced new visions, products, investments and partnerships," said Kinsey Fabrizio, CTA Sr. VP, CES and membership.
  • This week at CES, Force for Good released a new report at the CES Research Summit on tech's influence on human securities.
  • Mobility – With 600+ mobility exhibitors, CES is one of the world's largest and fastest growing global auto, mobility and transportation events.
  • Visit CES or the CES App , sponsored by Walmart, for keynotes, sessions and product announcements.

Senator Tammy Baldwin Named Winner of 2023 Bone Health Champion Award

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce that Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has been selected to receive the 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce that Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has been selected to receive the 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award.
  • The national award annually recognizes four Members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to protect and improve the bone health of Americans.
  • "Bone health is essential to our overall quality of life, especially as we age," said Senator Baldwin.
  • "The importance of bone health and its impact on an individual's overall health as well as healthcare costs is often overlooked by policymakers," said Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

Recipients of 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Awards Announced

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Friday, December 1, 2023

The awards are presented annually by BHOF to highlight the importance of bone health and the osteoporosis crisis in the U.S., and the work by national leaders to advance improvements in bone health and osteoporosis policy.

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  • The awards are presented annually by BHOF to highlight the importance of bone health and the osteoporosis crisis in the U.S., and the work by national leaders to advance improvements in bone health and osteoporosis policy.
  • The 2023 Congressional Bone Health Champion Award winners are:
    Senator John Barrasso (R-WY): Senator John Barrasso is a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee.
  • She is a leader on women's health issues and cosponsored BHOF's congressional briefing on women's bone health throughout the lifetime held October 25, 2023.
  • "The importance of bone health and its impact on an individual's overall health as well as healthcare costs is often overlooked by policymakers," said Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.