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News by subject: AVO

22 february 2022

07:57
America First Political Committee Chairman KW Miller set to primary RINO Carlos Gimenez (FL-26).  Florida RINO Carlos Gimenez has betrayed Republican Voters far too many times. RINO Gimenez will be replaced in Congress with a true Constitutional...

07:15
Richie Greenberg, San Francisco activist and organizer of the recall of embattled district attorney Chesa Boudin, today issued a firm demand for mayor London Breed to call on the DA to resign or she declare support for his recall....

07:00
While small businesses on both sides of the border report major red tape barriers, Canada's entrepreneurs now spend considerably less on regulatory compliance than their U.S. counterparts. This is according to Regulatory Costs in Canada and the...

07:00
A recent report from the American Enterprise Institute presents concerns regarding how Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches have imposed ideas and techniques from psychology on classroom practices, and thus have shifted the mission of...


21 february 2022

16:36
The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented stress on emergency nurses and other health care providers, testing their resiliency and taking a toll on their collective mental health and well-being....

15:43
Petland is aware that Mr. Campbell Bee faces charges of Animal Cruelty and the seizure of animals at his Sarcoxie property near Joplin, MO. If the allegations of animal cruelty are true, Petland supports the legal system's prosecution of such....

13:37
Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC) released the following statement from EACC Chairman and Co-Founder Deacon Yoseph Tafari....

13:00
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the commencement of the Decade of Indigenous Languages, and on this International Mother Languages Day, the geographical societies of the world have come together to stand with Indigenous peoples in support of their languages....

11:57
It is a privilege for the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA) to administer a scholarship program to ensure the next generation of African-American/Black and Hispanic farmers receive the training and skills that will enable them to thrive in...

07:30
The Collectif petite enfance is taking the initiative to set up a task force of experts and researchers from various disciplines to create a watchdog committee in order to monitor the progress made on the recommendations set out in the report tabled...


19 february 2022

10:51
Sir Richard Branson voices support for Ukraine in his latest blog on Virgin.com Defending the rule of law As Russia continues to amass troops on Ukraine's border, one element of this unacceptable aggression has been largely ignored. I recently...


18 february 2022

22:19
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the final congressional passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to prevent burnout, suicide and mental and behavioral health issues in health care workers....

19:56
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics supports the February 18 11th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling applying precedent in a Florida case that upholds professional licensure laws protecting consumers from the harm they can suffer from health care...

18:43
Avocados From Mexico (AFM) and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA) applaud the hard work and collaboration that has allowed the Mexican avocado export program to restart with inspections and avocado exports to the United States to...

14:22
A new state wildfire protection framework released this week is an empty promise for homeowners if the Insurance Commissioner does not also require that insurance companies give discounts to policyholders who follow its recommendations, said Consumer...

14:05
A viewpoint published in JAMA Health Forum provides a roadmap for clinicians trying to navigate federal regulations governing nondiscrimination provisions in health care. "Since 2016, there have been numerous changes and challenges to...

12:49
Despite a disappointing vote yesterday by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reject a study into the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc., vowed to continue to fight for transparency in prescription...

12:04
This week, Ontario College full-time and partial-load instructors, professors, librarians, and counsellors voted on the employer final offer.  Of the 66% that voted, 62% voted to reject the employer final offer. This means that 41% of the bargaining...

11:07
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) applauds the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R.1667), legislation that takes significant steps to prevent physician suicide, reduce burnout, and address major...

07:50
The Justice Party has issued an urgent call upon the U.S. government and its NATO allies to expressly recognize the legitimate security concerns of the Russian people and to build a more peaceful relationship with Russia by providing assurances that...

05:00
It does not seem to matter however or how much we say it, our cries go unanswered: The community sector is chronically underfunded and has been for years. For the 4,000 independent community action organizations in Quebec, many challenges existed...

00:00
Augustus Brown II, a pastor who has served and volunteered in over thirty churches across the United States and has worked for railroads in California and Minnesota, has completed his new book "The Fallen Angel Man: The Lost Consciousness": a...


17 february 2022

15:53
The Appraisal Foundation's Appraisal Standards Board today announced a comprehensive review of the Ethics Rule in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)....

15:05
The Heiltsuk Nation is reacting with extreme disappointment today to a unilateral decision made by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to close the commercial harvest of herring spawn on kelp (SOK) in Heiltsuk Territory under the 2021-22 Integrated...

12:35
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition ("SBTC"), an American-based 501(c) 6 business league operating through the domain Truckers.com, which has over 500 dues-paying trucker and motor carrier members in Canada, has asked Canadian Parliament...

09:00
The Montreal Economic Institute is proud to unveil a major study by economist Maria Lily Shaw on the best practices of the health care systems of Sweden and the United Kingdom?two examples that British Columbia should follow if it really wants its...

08:30
After a little over a year in operation, NoMoreWaitLists.net is now seeing impressive web traffic numbers, with January hitting an all-time record for total visits. The repercussions of COVID-19 have a lead role to play, since the Canadian healthcare...

07:00
Ottawa resident Zexi Li will be holding a virtual press conference tomorrow along with her law firm, Champ & Associates, to announce a substantial expansion of her class action lawsuit against Freedom Convoy occupiers in downtown Ottawa. New...


16 february 2022

11:23
Prostitution arrests in New York State overwhelmingly target women and people of color, according to a new report released by the  national advocacy organization Decriminalize Sex Work....

09:00
Green Home Systems recently contacted over 800 of their solar installers and customers to take action against CPUC's NEM 3.0 proposal, and it paid off. NEM 3.0 has officially been postponed. GHS released an article last year urging Californians to...

08:44
Access Ready has no confidence in the direction or choices being made by the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) where a new pollbook system is concerned. After a year of talking, we have found they have no real interest in accessibility. They...

08:10
As part of the federal and Quebec governments' pre-budget consultations, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton is once again calling for bold measures, particularly in the area of taxation, in order to create additional liquidity for taxpayers and government...

08:00
Paxos, the leading regulated blockchain infrastructure platform, issued the following statement in response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent announcement:...

06:00
In the spirit of upholding the patient navigation competency that directs navigators to "facilitate patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of cancer and the promotion of health," the Academy of...


15 february 2022

16:52
A coalition of more than 60 national charitable nonprofits today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Congressional leaders, urging them to advance policy priorities that will help charitable organizations overcome the unique challenges they are...

15:45
The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable ("The Roundtable") issues the following statement in light of the federal government's changes to travel and border measures....

15:21
The WestJet Group welcomes today's announcement from the federal government outlining changes to Canada's...

14:00
The National Prayer Luncheon for Life will draw thousands of pro-life advocates together online from across America on March 25, 2022, to elevate, celebrate, and accelerate the work of high-impact pro-life organizations. This year's event will...

12:00
The Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act (EARN IT), a bill to develop best practices in preventing online child exploitation, has been passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Keep Kids Safe, a movement of...

10:21
Stratford City Council has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the municipal category....

09:00
On February, 5 Italian "Canale" released a new talk show "Liberty Square" (Piazza Libertå) to discuss the current escalation in Ukraine and search for an answer to the question "qui bono", or who is interested in the war....

07:00
Negative Population Growth has published a new paper to their Forum series: Will 2022 Be the First Year of U.S. Negative Population Growth? Written by Nathanial Gronewold, this paper discusses the potential trajectory of population growth in the U.S....

04:00
On February, 5 Italian "Canale" released a new talk show "Liberty Square" (Piazza Libertå) to discuss the current escalation in Ukraine and search for an answer to the question "qui bono", or who is interested in the war....


14 february 2022

23:08
The Big Game Sunday, California gubernatorial candidate Anthony Trimino made a statement high above SoFi Stadium seen as far as 16 miles away. The sky message was intended for Gavin Newsom and Eric Garcetti and it was a simple one: "Unmask Our Kids -...

15:39
Unifor filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in response to its recent ruling regarding Exploits Valley Air Services (EVAS) members....

14:28
OPSEU/SEFPO President Warren (Smokey) Thomas says correctional staff must be compensated properly after new directives for testing against COVID-19 were issued for Ontario's correctional facilities. ...

13:09
In anticipation of the Minister of Health's announcement this week regarding changes to travel restrictions, the Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable ("The Roundtable") issues the following open letter to the Prime Minister, calling on the federal...

08:00
Global Citizen, the leading international advocacy organization dedicated to ending extreme poverty, has announced that industry leader Liza Henshaw has been elevated to the role of President after six years as Chief Operating Officer; Caralene...


13 february 2022

18:30
Alcohol Justice believes the 'Big Game' is inextricably linked with risky drinking, in no smart part due to the efforts of Big Alcohol. Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI), the brewing giant behind Budweiser, Bud Light, and scores of other brands, has poured...


12 february 2022

14:43
OPSEU/SEFPO wants to meet with Premier Doug Ford to discuss a late Friday announcement that the province has reportedly agreed to pay a $5,000 dollar bonus to all front-line nurses....