Why Business Leaders Can Solve Our Problems — and How to Use Their Help Better
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Why Business Leaders Can Solve Our Problems — and How to Use Their Help Better

We’ve seen it play out time and again: The media doesn’t trust the government, the government doesn’t trust the media, and people throughout the country don’t trust either. So who do we trust? Edelman’s recently published annual Trust Barometer helps... Read More

The Future of Emergency Medical Services
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The Future of Emergency Medical Services

Hurricane Ian was just the latest in a long series of natural disasters that put immense stress on our public health system and our emergency responders. While states and the federal government do everything in their power to mitigate the... Read More

Microsoft Makes Case for Activision Merger Amid EU Scrutiny
Technology
Microsoft Makes Case for Activision Merger Amid EU Scrutiny

BRUSSELS (AP) — Microsoft's Xbox video game division on Tuesday announced new partnerships with Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia as it tries to persuade European regulators to approve its planned $68.7 billion takeover of game publishing giant Activision Blizzard. A key... Read More

You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Truth Really Is Stranger Than Fiction
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Truth Really Is Stranger Than Fiction

Growing up in the '70s and '80s, one of my favorite publications was Mad Magazine. While full of sophomoric humor, including a multitude of burp and fart jokes, it also provided a healthy sense of skepticism on the face values... Read More

Medicare Must Support Innovations in Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
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Medicare Must Support Innovations in Rheumatoid Arthritis Care

What makes the American medical community the envy of the world is its fierce commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation. Now, a new innovation in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis could help millions of patients receive effective care more efficiently,... Read More

The Oil and Gas Industry Can and Should Play a Role in Energy Transition
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The Oil and Gas Industry Can and Should Play a Role in Energy Transition

The issue of energy has come to play a central role in governance in recent years. Energy efficiency — costs — and various types of emissions affect every type of industry, from agriculture to aviation to the automotive. Challenged by... Read More

118th Congress New House Schedulers
Congress
118th Congress New House Schedulers
2023-02-10 13:12:54
by TWN Staff

As new members of the House of Representatives build their teams, one of the most important decisions they make is the appointment of a scheduler. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. View the Senate list here.... Read More

118th Congress New Senate Schedulers
Congress
118th Congress New Senate Schedulers
2023-02-10 13:12:22
by TWN Staff

As new members of the Senate build their teams, one of the most important decisions they make is the appointment of a scheduler. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. View the House list here. StateU.S. SenatorSchedulerAlabamaKatie... Read More

118th Congress New House Leg Directors
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118th Congress New House Leg Directors
2023-02-08 21:36:02
by TWN Staff

As new members of the House of Representatives build their teams, one of the most important decisions they make is the appointment of a legislative director. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. View the Senate list... Read More

118th Congress New Senate Leg Directors
Congress
118th Congress New Senate Leg Directors
2023-02-08 21:35:00
by TWN Staff

As new members of the Senate build their teams, one of the most important decisions they make is the appointment of a legislative director. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. View the House list here. StateU.S.... Read More

118th Congress New Senate Comms Directors
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118th Congress New Senate Comms Directors
2023-02-06 23:39:41
by TWN Staff

As new members of the Senate build their teams, one of the most important decisions they make is the appointment of a communications director. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. View the House list here. StateU.S.... Read More

118th Congress New House Comms Directors
Congress
118th Congress New House Comms Directors
2023-02-06 23:37:07
by TWN Staff

As new members of the House of Representatives build their teams, one of the most important decisions they make is the appointment of a communications director. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. View the Senate list... Read More

Washington Needs to Champion Breakthroughs on Organ Transplants
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Washington Needs to Champion Breakthroughs on Organ Transplants

Thanks to better treatments for more diseases like cancer and heart disease, Americans are living longer and life after 60 is becoming more active and productive. The trend is expanding, because by 2030 about one in five Americans will be... Read More

Democrats’ Road to the White House in 2024 Starts in South Carolina
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Democrats' Road to the White House in 2024 Starts in South Carolina

Since President Biden announced his preference for South Carolina to be the first Democratic presidential primary state, many have put in their two cents on the matter. As the South Carolina state director for Beto O’Rourke’s 2020 presidential campaign, I’m... Read More

The <em>Castro-Huerta</em> Decision: A Clear and Present Danger to Tribal Economies Everywhere
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The Castro-Huerta Decision: A Clear and Present Danger to Tribal Economies Everywhere

In the six months since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Castro-Huerta case, the majority opinion has been universally condemned by leading Indian Country legal scholars. It has been described as an unconstitutional “act of conquest” that flips 200... Read More

118th Congress New Senate Chiefs
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118th Congress New Senate Chiefs
2023-01-03 20:17:46
by TWN Staff

As new members of the Senate take office, one of the first and most important decisions they make is the appointment of a chief of staff. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. The Senate also adopted... Read More

118th Congress New House Chiefs
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118th Congress New House Chiefs
2023-01-03 20:16:58
by TWN Staff

As new members of the House of Representatives take office, one of the first and most important decisions they make is the appointment of a chief of staff. The Well News is tracking all of these top hires. The House... Read More

As Americans Tap Savings, More Employee Ownership Can Help Retirement Security 
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As Americans Tap Savings, More Employee Ownership Can Help Retirement Security 

Every holiday season the cost of travel, gifts and meals add up fast, forcing many people to stretch their budgets to close out the year. The skyrocketing price of everything from turkey to toys means this year Americans are feeling... Read More

<strong>Dear Congress: Don’t Leave Rare Disease Patients Behind</strong>
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Dear Congress: Don’t Leave Rare Disease Patients Behind

Rare diseases are, by definition, uncommon. For a disease to qualify as rare, it must affect fewer than 200,000 Americans — or less than .06% of the U.S. population. While the odds of being diagnosed with any individual rare disease... Read More

The Curious Case of the US-Chile Tax Treaty
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The Curious Case of the US-Chile Tax Treaty

Unless there is major drama or interesting characters with inflammatory behavior, international trade or tax treaties do not attract much attention among the general public. The last time U.S. households watched trade negotiations with great interest was the renegotiation of... Read More

Southern Company Is Building a Cleaner, Brighter Future
Innovation
Southern Company Is Building a Cleaner, Brighter Future
2022-12-13 14:31:27
by TWN

As the largest source of clean energy in the United States, carbon-free nuclear is helping Southern Company create a more diverse energy portfolio. The construction of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 wouldn’t have been possible without the extensive public-private... Read More

<strong>Medicare Advantage Delivers on Health Equity for Seniors</strong>
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Medicare Advantage Delivers on Health Equity for Seniors

Throughout the open enrollment period that is now drawing to a close, Medicare-eligible beneficiaries have had the option to enroll in an affordable, high-quality and comprehensive health care program known as Medicare Advantage, sometimes also called Medicare Part C.  Medicare... Read More

Three Data-Driven Trends That Will Future-Proof Oil & Gas — and Protect the Environment
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Three Data-Driven Trends That Will Future-Proof Oil & Gas — and Protect the Environment

Amid growing concerns around climate change and carbon emissions, consider some brass tacks market predictions for the energy sector in this decade. Valued at $881.7 billion in 2020, the global renewable energy market is expected to reach almost $2 trillion... Read More

Philip Morris International Taking Proactive Role to Help Consumers Know, Fight Illegal Trade
Crime
Philip Morris International Taking Proactive Role to Help Consumers Know, Fight Illegal Trade
2022-12-05 21:27:47
by TWN

WASHINGTON — Illegal trade isn’t good. It’s not good for companies who depend on the revenue from their products to expand and add jobs, and it’s certainly not good for the consumers who unknowingly shell out considerable sums of money... Read More

Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Senate
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Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Senate
2022-11-30 12:10:32
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a bill to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriage on Tuesday night, adding religious liberty protections to ensure its bipartisan support. The 61-36 vote in the chamber now sends the measure to the House, where... Read More

Democracy Checkup: Early Lessons From the 2022 Midterms 
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Democracy Checkup: Early Lessons From the 2022 Midterms 

While the final election results are trickling in, there is enough evidence to glean lessons about the health of U.S. democracy. Most importantly, we can celebrate that extremism was largely rejected in closely contested elections, but we cannot let our... Read More

Mandates on Credit Cards Will Allow Big-Box Stores to Cheap Out on Security
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Mandates on Credit Cards Will Allow Big-Box Stores to Cheap Out on Security

It’s rare these days to see a cash-only business in the United States. Why? Because consumers prefer the security of credit cards and enjoy earning rewards, while businesses like faster, safer transactions and higher sales. Accepting cash is also more expensive... Read More

<strong>Stop the Slaughter: We Must Call for Congressional Action to Save America’s Horses</strong>
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Stop the Slaughter: We Must Call for Congressional Action to Save America’s Horses

When I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia I was given just a 5% chance of survival. Revolutionary treatment options saved me.  Being around horses provided me a sense of safety and serenity. And it helped me find my life’s... Read More

With a Recession Looming, Gig Worker Reclassification Would Cause More Harm Than Good
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With a Recession Looming, Gig Worker Reclassification Would Cause More Harm Than Good

The Department of Labor's proposed rule to remove gig workers' status as independent contractors threatens to cause millions in lost income.  Despite the Biden administration's inflation reduction efforts, over half of U.S. adults are now considering a second job to... Read More

The Credit Card Industry Is Terrified of Competition 
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The Credit Card Industry Is Terrified of Competition 

The credit card industry is terrified of free market competition. So much so that it's trying to conflate it with, of all things, price controls. But it’s nothing more than a desperate, smoke-and-mirrors diversion to ensure that Visa, Mastercard and major... Read More

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