Tipoffs on New England
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital: Gene Therapies Could Transform Treatment of Rare Blood Disorders
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 (TNSres) -- The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital issued the following news release:
A new gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for two rare genetic blood disorders, according to a pair of trials published (https://us4.myiphide.com/index.php?q=nqmrp6Zvk2HZ3K2Ro8ego2bQqpmVxaTPkZdpX2VpZpplg3yBgKTFZJWVb5lslXWrqs2XqMvTcsCVn2dpbGZjlGZoXamZp8ObxqKl1Z6cqJ-cm5uk1dSo2MfMZ6CmoFfWnKeWm5SpoZXUxKbYl4doZl2TaGLW1pfTx8o) in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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CCRI Among Rhode Island Schools Supported by Orsted's Proposed $5.5M Starboard Wind Project
WARWICK, Rhode Island, June 1 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news:
Rhode Island's offshore wind leader Orsted announced higher education grant commitments totaling $5.5 million as part of its proposed Starboard Wind project, including a proposed $2 million to the Community College of Rhode Island.
If Starboard Wind is selected to move forward, Orsted will provide the following grants to Rhode Island higher education institutions:
* $2 million to CCRI. This fundi
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EPA Fines Brockton, Mass. Company for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently reached an agreement with an auto dealer, warehouser, and scrap metal seller based in Brockton, Massachusetts for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. As a result of EPA's action, Everett's Auto Parts, Inc. agreed to come into compliance and pay a penalty of $74,551.
"It is of the utmost importance for companies to understand the permit
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MassDEP, EPA to Host Exercise to Test Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Plans for Blackstone River
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 31, 2024:
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 will host a joint Geographic Response Strategies exercise next week to test the feasibility of plans that have been developed to contain and recover oil spilled into the Blackstone River. The exercise will be held Wednesday, June 5
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NFL: President Joe Biden Honors Chiefs After Super Bowl Win - 'Welcome Back to the White House!'
CANTON, Ohio, June 1 -- The National Football League issued the following news:
By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor
It took longer than expected for the Kansas City Chiefs to be honored for the first time at the White House.
Now, it's becoming old hat.
For the second time in as many years, President Joe Biden on Friday welcomed and celebrated the Super Bowl-champion Chiefs, this visit coming after their Super Bowl LVIII overtime triumph against the San Francisco 49ers.
"Welcome back," B
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Reed, Whitehouse, Amo, McKee Highlight $27 Million in Federal Funding for Major Updates to the Mount Hope Bridge
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Bristol, RI - From the base of the Mount Hope Bridge, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) alongside Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Governor Dan McKee today highlighted $27 million in federal funding heading to Rhode Island to support much-needed improvements to the historic span connecting Bristol and Portsmouth.
The funding includes $17 million from the Bipartisan Infrastru
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Senator Markey Announces Discussion Draft to Improve Governance of Country's Grid Operators
WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Labor, clean energy, public interest, operator, and utility stakeholders shared regional energy grid priorities at Boston roundtable hosted by Senator Markey
Discussion Draft Bill Text (PDF)
Boston (May 31, 2024) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Safety, today held a roundtable discussion in Boston with u
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The Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University Appoints Martha Stansbury Director
STONY BROOK, New York, June 1 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release on May 31, 2024:
Stony Brook University's Economic Development Office has named Martha Stansbury director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Stony Brook. It was announced by Peter Donnelly, Associate Vice President for Technology Partnerships, Economic Development. Stansbury has worked with SBDC at Stony Brook as the center administrator since 2017 develop
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Veteran Outreach Team: Raising Awareness and Support for Home Base
PARIS, France, June 1 -- Home Base, a provider of care to all veterans and families, regardless of ability to pay or discharge status, issued the following agency statement on May 31, 2024:
Over the past few months, the Home Base Outreach team has expanded its national efforts to raise awareness of Home Base programming while also gaining insights into the resources available in these regions and establishing relationships with local communities. These efforts have included participation in eve
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