WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee voted today to advance three Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) nominees, Democrats David Rosner and Judy Chang, and Republican Lindsay See. The nominees now await a vote before the full Senate. Thomas Pyle, President of the American Energy Alliance, issued the following statement: "The two candidates for President of the United State  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, June 4 (TNSres) -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on June 2, 2024: Positive results from the LAURA Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca's TAGRISSO(R) (osimertinib) demonstrated a statistically significant and highly clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with unresectable, Stage III epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have exon   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: Berkshire Bank, a leading relationship-driven, community-focused bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is pleased to announce its foundation made $401,190 in philanthropic investments during the first quarter of 2024. The grants covered a wide range of projects that foster upward economic mobility, support overall well-being, and enhance opportunities for individual success in the communiti  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following CAIR In the News wrap up on June 3, 2024: CAIR-MA: Pro-Palestinian protests, events will continue off campus now that summer break is underway (https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2024-06-03/pro-palestinian-protests-events-will-continue-off-campus-now-that-summer-break-is-underway) - New England Public Media "I imagine that the summer of 2024 will find students organizing in their backyards, on social media, pl  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- Reproductive Equity Now, an organization that says it advances reproductive justice and eliminates barriers to safe and legal abortion care, issued the following news release dated June 1, 2024: Today, the Connecticut Sun announced Reproductive Equity Now as its recipient for the 2024 WNBA Commissioner's Cup, presented by Coinbase. In December, the WNBA announced changes to its Commissioner's Cup format, reconfiguring the structure in a way in which each team p  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: GBH News has been honored with three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, considered among the most prestigious awards in broadcast and digital news, by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). GBH News, a multiplatform Boston public media newsroom, was recognized in three categories, including News Series for the ongoing investigative project, Life After Prison; Featur  more

LONDON, England, June 4 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on June 2, 2024: GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced positive results from an interim analysis of the DREAMM-8 phase III head-to-head trial evaluating Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin), in combination with pomalidomide plus dexamethasone (PomDex), versus a standard of care, bortezomib plus PomDex, as a second line and later treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myel  more

LONDON, England, June 4 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced updated, longer-term results from the phase II supported collaborative study with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) evaluating Jemperli (dostarlimab) as a first-line treatment--as an alternative to surgery--for mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) locally advanced rectal cancer. The trial showed an unprecedented  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll administration announced today that Massachusetts has received federal approval for its summer child nutrition program. Following the ending of Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), this new child nutrition program will help feed an estimated 600,000 students while schools are closed for the summer. Low-income Massachusetts families with school-aged children will be  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled "Oversight of 340B Drug Pricing Program." "This hearing is an opportunity for us to evaluate recent trends and developments in the health care system   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Johnson & Johnson announced today results from a subgroup analysis of the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study. The data show CARVYKTI(R) (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to standard therapies of pomalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone (PVd) or daratumumab, pomalidomide and dexamethasone (DPd) for patients with lenalidomide-re  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 4 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: First Year Curriculum Coordinator and Lecturer of English Sean Oros '15 was recognized by the Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce as a member of its annual 30 under 40 awards recently. Oros was presented the award by The Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Greenville Area, Grove City and Mercer chambers, in recognition of his accomplishments to better the community and their professi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: A Dominican Republic man residing in Dorchester was sentenced today for trafficking multiple kilograms of counterfeit pills, including pills that contained fentanyl, through the mail. Rahelin Reynoso, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to six years in prison and two years of supervised release. In November 2023, Reynoso p  more

ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation designating June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in New York State. Additionally, LGBTQ+ progress flags will be raised across the state, and state landmarks will be illuminated in the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag on June 1 and between June 23 and 30. "Pride Month is a time of celebration and a reminder to continue in our effo  more

PARIS, France, June 4 (TNSres) -- Sanofi, a life sciences company, issued the following news release: * * * * Sarclisa, in combination with standard-of-care bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (VRd) followed by Sarclisa-Rd reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 40% versus VRd followed by Rd in the investigational use for transplant-ineligible newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients * Key primary endpoint of progression-free survival met, demonstrating Sarclisa's potential as a f  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland from a hearing dated May 8, 2024, entitled "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior": * * * Chairman Merkley, Ranking Member Murkowski, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of the Interior Department's Fiscal Year 2025 B  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by David M. Cutler, a professor of economics at Harvard University, from a hearing dated May 8, 2024, entitled "Reducing Paperwork, Cutting Costs: Alleviating Administrative Burdens in Health Care": * * * Chairman Whitehouse, Ranking Member Grassley, and Members of the Senate Budget Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. It is an honor to be invited to participate in today's discus  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 5 (TNSres) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on June 4, 2024: * * * Customers Are Expected To Save Between $2.79 And $4.61 A Month If States Met 9 GW Goal * * * Offshore wind is critical to achieving New England's climate goals, reducing local energy costs, and protecting New Englanders from volatile gas prices, according to a new report authored by Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. If Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island achieve their shar  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program along with local shipbuilding companies and suppliers, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the future of the defense workforce during the inaugural National Signing Day event in Boston on May 30. The National Signing Day concluded a series of five Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) events across key maritime hubs, honoring the latest group o  more