CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: * * * ALA files U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief affirming universal service, E-Rate Program and essential roles of libraries (Washington) - This week the American Library Association (ALA) filed an amicus brief affirming the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) essential Universal Service Fund (USF) and the E-rate Program that helps power broadband-enabled services and   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: * * * AMA statement on UnitedHealth vow to ease prior authorization Statement attributable to: Bruce A. Scott, M.D. President, American Medical Association "It's good news that UnitedHealth Group is finally looking for ways to simplify and accelerate their prior authorization process. But seven years after a consensus statement (PDF) in which the insurance industry agre  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: American Gas Association President and CEO Karen Harbert and Board Chair Lloyd Yates today shared an open letter with President-elect Trump, his administration and Members of the 119th Congress outlining five important steps our industry can collaborate on to unleash America's full energy potential, drive the economy and jobs of the future and protect our national security. "Our letter is a roadmap fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: * * * February-August 2025 Applications Now Open for the Core Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries CHICAGO-Core is now accepting applications for the Online Course Scholarship for Library Professionals from Developing Countries to participate in our online Fundamentals courses held between February 24, 2025, and August 7, 2025. One fr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * First Winter Boat Shows of 2025 Attract Buyers, Bring Optimism for Early Signs of Return to Sales Growth The Discover Boating Atlanta, Chicago and New England boat shows, in partnership with Progressive Insurance(r), drew in more than 65,000 buyers and boating enthusiasts last weekend, eager to shop deals on thousands of new boats, accessories and the lates  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: * * * Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship Call for Nomination CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is currently inviting nominations for the Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship, with a deadline of March 1, 2025. An annual award consisting of $1,000 and a gold-framed citation, honoring an individual for contributing significantly to the general  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: * * * Tricare Extends Deadlines for West Region Users Tricare Extends Deadlines for West Region Users Beneficiaries who use Tricare in the West Region now have more time to update their payment information. On Jan. 1, TriWest Healthcare Alliance became the new West Region contractor, replacing Health Net Federal Services. Tricare also moved six states from the East Regio  more