News by subject: AVO

Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation on Thursday thanked the House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce for advancing the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act. No opposition was heard during Thursday's voice vote on H.R. 3355,...

Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commended the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce for passing two critical equine protection bills: the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE)...

At a time when the Catholic hierarchy is making public the program for Pope Francis' visit to our Territories, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) recalls the essential duty of respect and memory that must mark each step of this...

Following a meeting today of senior Air Canada representatives and other key participants in the Canadian aviation industry with Canada's Federal Transport Minister, the airline has issued the following statement....

Today's announcement by the Food and Drug Administration to deny marketing authorizations for all JUUL e-cigarettes, thereby making them an illegally marketed product, is a huge public health victory that will save lives and protect millions of teens...

Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) condemned a one-person majority vote of the California State Assembly Governmental Organization Committee (GO) yesterday to allow SB 930 to proceed. The "gut & amend" bill is Senator...

The Carroll County REALTORS® are pleased to announce their endorsements for local...

Today, Humanity Forward applauds Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for coming to a bipartisan deal to reduce the skyrocketing price of Insulin for American families and is urging Congress to support and pass the bill into law....

America First Political Committee today reaffirmed today that Censured RINO Carlos Gimenez (FL-28 Congressional District) is the top RINO target for removal from Congress in the August 23, 2022 Florida primary election. RINO Carlos Gimenez otherwise...

In honour of Pride, IKEA Canada has collaborated with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to start conversations around "The Rally Table", creating a platform for meaningful advocacy and representation. The Rally Table is a one-of-a-kind IKEA table...

The federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 provided states with slightly more flexibility in the design of their school accountability systems. However, while states may take different approaches to measuring and reporting school...

A new report by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) provides detailed recommendations and a pathway forward for the Government of Canada and manufacturing industry to work together to implement a Net Zero Industrial Strategy that is needed to...

In response to the Bank of Canada's June 9th, 2022, Financial System Review, which focusses on...

Unifor Local 681 will hold a rally at Manitoba Hydro Place as part of the second day of picket line action against the employer and join the leader of the opposition to call for a legislative committee to hear testimony on the impasse....

CGTN America releases "President Xi's Keynote Speech at BRICS: A Blueprint for...

The American Diabetes Association® (ADA), the leading global diabetes research, advocacy, and education organization, applauds U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for introducing legislation today during a joint press...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation, in response to news of the release of an individual convicted of drunk and dangerous driving in the death of B.C. RCMP Constable Sarah Beckett in 2016:...

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for introducing the Let's Get to Work Act today. The Let's Get to Work Act reinstates and expands work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving food stamps or...

Responding to discussions around suspending the federal gasoline tax, Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Mike Ireland made the following statement:...

Today, Humanity Forward is celebrating the passage of a bipartisan blockchain resolution in the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), the largest national organization representing mayors of America's largest cities. Working with several cosponsors,...

China on Wednesday underscored the importance of solidarity and openness at a time when the world is facing drastic changes "unseen in a century" and witnessing "major setbacks" in development.   "Despite changes in an...

JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, applauds the new proposed legislation announced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME). The legislation, named the Improving Needed Safeguards...

Today, incumbent State Representative Denyse Wang Stoneback of the 16th District welcomed endorsements from the Chicago Tribune as well as leaders and community members in Illinois' Indo-American and Pakistani American communities....

Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued a statement calling on leaders in Washington to get serious about lowering energy prices and reducing inflation, rather than considering a proposal to temporarily suspend the...

As the nation marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is bringing together girls, champion athletes, advocates, and leaders to commemorate the milestone and the impact and importance of the landmark law. In...

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strongly supports the new Keep Kids Fed Act, introduced June 21 in Congress, as a crucial step in addressing nutrition security among school-aged children in the United States. The bill was introduced by U.S....

On Thursday, June 23rd, VOICEINSPORT will join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Capitol Hill to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and announce their support of his upcoming legislation, The Fair Play for Women Act of 2022, a bill that...

Following the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Marietta Memorial Hospital v. Davita, Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) Board of Directors President Andrew Conkling issued the following statement:...

StopTheWaste.us, a nonprofit group, holds its inaugural event on Thursday, June 16th, 2022, to protest the increasing challenge of corruption in local Los Angeles government institutions. The event is a demonstration involving several dozen...

On Monday, the Canadian federal government announced that it is banning companies from importing or making plastic bags and takeout containers by the end of this year, from selling them by the end of next year and from exporting them by the end of...

With the ballots from the 2020 election about to...

On the verge of reaching a point of no return since the botched launch of the active season, dozens of Bitume Québec member companies have concluded that an unprecedented wave of mass layoffs will be necessary if the dispute between Quebec's 1,800...

While the U.S. continues to churn out alarmist headlines on low birth rates, one country is currently experiencing a population decline and thriving at the same time: Japan. If we are to believe the civic and social welfare of our nation depends on...

Exodus Cry, a leading global anti-trafficking nonprofit organization, is calling for required safeguards on porn sites. It's urging Congress to protect children from a lifetime of porn addiction, harmful brain rewiring, and dangerous sexual behavior...

Alcohol Justice is welcoming the participation of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) and state legislators in opposing passage of a bill that is the fifth attempt since 2013 to extend alcohol hours of service in California. Senator Scott...

In the face of armed conflicts the world over, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Hun Sen, speaks on behalf of a nation that has risen from the ashes of unspeakable strife: "Cambodia weeps for the multitudes who are suffering. We cannot choose...

Houston law firm Hicks Thomas LLP has filed an amicus brief on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce calling on the federal court of appeals in Washington, D.C. to reverse a January 27 ruling that blocked an oil and gas lease sale of more than 80...

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) expressed disappointment with the Government of Canada's announcement today to move forward and ban certain plastic items through its Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations....

The Federal Court of Canada has issued a landmark decision, certifying a class action brought against the federal government on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children and families subjected to the Millennium Scoop and the enormous harms of the...

A new American Infinity flag design is now available from www.Liberty-Cookies.com. The patriotic design has 13 stars honoring the United States' founding colonies and 3 stripes representing the branches of the federal government. The design wraps on...

Canadian health groups are applauding efforts by the Quebec government to replace Philip Morris as a major shareholder in order to comply with Canada's obligations under the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)....

For President Xi Jinping, words and deeds of his father Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002) are a great family heirloom that runs deep in his outlook on life, work and philosophy, prompting him to solemnly honor his duties to the nation and the people. ...

Women and Gender Equality Canada The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today: This Sunday, we will celebrate the progress that the Government of Canada has made to protect trans and...

Women and Gender Equality Canada The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today: This Sunday, we will celebrate the progress that the Government of Canada has made to protect trans and...

As the world deals with major changes and a pandemic unseen in a century, China has highlighted the importance of advancing globalization even as the economic integration process faces headwinds.   To forge greater synergy...

Premier Heather Stefanson's grudge against Manitoba Hydro workers has resulted in legal strike action and customer service disruptions, says Unifor....

Women and Gender Equality Canada The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today: This Sunday, we will celebrate the progress that the Government of Canada has made to protect trans and...

Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Association of Flight Attendants International President Sara Nelson slammed corrupt corporate power at "The Working Class: Fighting Against...

It can be nerve-wracking outsourcing an entire business department or process to a third-party provider. It can save money, but often at what cost? Will a partnering company be able to grasp the vision of a business owner's brand? Will they be able...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two Listening Sessions on June 13, 2022 and June 15, 2022 to hear from the public regarding its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, but Menthol Is Not a Crime has uncovered numerous...