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Released: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Poll from The George Washington University and HarrisX: Confidence in American Government and Institutions Returns to Levels from Early Biden Years, But Bipartisanship Demands Remain Unmet
George Washington University

The Society of Presidential Pollsters Founder, Mark Penn, Will Discuss "American Government in the 21st Century" Annual Poll Results ...

Released: 18-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
George Washington University Law School Selected to Provide AI Training to Federal Government
George Washington University

George Washington University Law School Selected to Provide AI Training to Federal Government ...

Released: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Zymo Research Stands by Its Innovative cfDNA Technology in Response to Qiagen's Lawsuit
Zymo Research Corp

Zymo Research Corporation, a leader in innovative life science solutions, acknowledges the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Qiagen GmbH on August 20, 2024, at the US District Court for the Central District of California regarding its MAGicBead cfDNA isolation technology.

   
Newswise: TikTok Ban Could Set Precedent for Social Media Free Speech and Privacy, Experts Say
Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
TikTok Ban Could Set Precedent for Social Media Free Speech and Privacy, Experts Say
Virginia Tech

The clock is ticking for TikTok, and questions of freedom of speech and national security are on the line. This week, representatives for the popular video-sharing app are arguing in a federal appeals court for its ability to operate in the United States.  A federal law, which goes into effect in January, would ban the app for U.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: National Voter Registration Day
George Washington University

Since it started in 2012, the team behind the holiday has helped over five million people register to vote for their next trip to the polls. ...

Released: 17-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Constitution Day
George Washington University

The Constitution turns 237 today. ...

Released: 17-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Insight Into Massachusetts Ballot Question 5: Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life assesses the likely impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5, which would phase out the “tipped minimum wage.” If Question 5 passes, businesses will need to directly pay the full $15 minimum wage for their tipped workers.

Newswise:Video Embedded new-device-studied-at-cedars-sinai-means-fewer-heart-surgeries-for-babies
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Released: 16-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
New Device Studied at Cedars-Sinai Means Fewer Heart Surgeries for Babies
Cedars-Sinai

Babies born with a narrowed blood vessel now have a device specifically designed for them, thanks to research conducted in the Smidt Heart Institute and Guerin Children’s at Cedars-Sinai.

Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Speaker Johnson Faces Funding Battle as Congress Responds to Second Trump Assassination Attempt
George Washington University

Speaker Mike Johnson is facing pressure to avert a government shutdown as Congress awaits his next move on funding. ...

Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: JD Vance Defends False Claims About Haitian Immigrants in Ohio as Violent Threats Continue
George Washington University

JD Vance is doubling down on his unsubstantiated comments that Haitian migrants are eating their neighbors’ pets. ...

Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Election Officials Voice Concern about USPS Causing Problems for Upcoming Election
George Washington University

Election officials are warning in a new letter that problems with the U.S. Postal Service could disenfranchise voters in the upcoming election. ...

Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: TikTok Heads to Court Over U.S. Ban
George Washington University

Lawyers for the popular social media platform TikTok are headed to court today for a key hearing where they’re intending to block an upcoming ban of the app in the United States. ...

Newswise: FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Cardiac Stent for Babies
Released: 16-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT
FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Cardiac Stent for Babies
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

In 2022, a team from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles became the first in the world to implant a novel cardiac stent designed specifically for babies and young children. The stent is the first of its kind that can be expanded as a child grows—all the way to adult size.

Released: 13-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Anesthesiologist, Emergency Physician and Radiologist Groups Strongly Support, HR 9572, New Legislation that Penalizes Insurers for Delayed Payments
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American College of Radiology® (ACR®), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly support legislation introduced recently that will fine health insurance companies that fail to pay physicians within 30 days after losing the independent dispute resolution process laid out in the No Surprises Act (NSA).

Released: 12-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
GW Law's Supreme Court Preview for 2024-2025 Term
George Washington University

The George Washington University Law School is hosting its annual Supreme Court Briefing in honor of Constitution Day. We will have a four expert panel to discuss the upcoming 2023-2024 Supreme... ...

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Released: 12-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Presidential Debate Aftermath for Harris and Trump, Experts Discuss
Virginia Tech

The second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate contrasted a polished, occasionally evasive performance by Vice President Kamala Harris against an aggressive, defensive performance by former President Donald Trump. Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult and media communications expert Cayce Myers discussed the results of the debate.

Released: 12-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Massachusetts Ballot Question 4: Legalizing Psychedelic Drugs
Tufts University

A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University's Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life evaluates the potential impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 4, which would legalize a group of naturally occurring psychedelic drugs — psilocybin, psilocyn, mescaline, DMT, and ibogaine — for use at home and eventually in a network of therapy centers.

Released: 11-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Misinformation, Deepfakes and Bias, Oh My! MSU Experts on Media Literacy During Election Season
Michigan State University

With little more than 50 days until the Nov. 5 presidential election and a debate to unpack, coverage of the candidates will continue to ramp up online, on TV and on social media. With so many different sources and modalities to receive information, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.

Released: 11-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Early Polls Showing Harris Wins Debate Against Trump, Shifting the Election Dynamics
George Washington University

In a YouGov poll following Tuesday's debate, 43 percent of respondents declared Vice President Harris the winner over former President Trump, while only 28 percent thought Trump came out on top. ...



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