Housing Is A Human Right (HHR), the housing advocacy division of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is honored to receive the endorsement of presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, for the Rental Affordability Act. The Rental Affordability Act would expand the possibility of rent control for up to 13 million Californians. As the state suffers through a … [Read more...] about Senator Bernie Sanders Endorses California’s Rental Affordability Act
Joint Communiqué of the 51st ROK-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting
1. The 51st Republic of Korea (ROK)-United States (U.S.) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Seoul, on November 15, 2019. ROK Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo and U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On November 14, 2019, ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of … [Read more...] about Joint Communiqué of the 51st ROK-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting
DOD Completes Second Annual Department-Wide Audit; Demonstrates Progress
Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) completed its second Department-wide financial statement audit. Seven DOD organizations are expected to receive unmodified or "clean" opinions. Two audits are still underway and are expected to be completed in January 2020. This is one more clean opinion than last year Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Auditors also validated that DOD … [Read more...] about DOD Completes Second Annual Department-Wide Audit; Demonstrates Progress
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) for Army First Lieutenant Clint Lorance, an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) for Army Major Mathew Golsteyn, and an order directing the promotion of Special Warfare Operator First Class Edward R. Gallagher
Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) for Army First Lieutenant Clint Lorance, an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) for Army Major Mathew Golsteyn, and an order directing the promotion of Special Warfare Operator First Class Edward R. Gallagher to the grade of E-7, the rank he held before he was tried and found not guilty … [Read more...] about Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) for Army First Lieutenant Clint Lorance, an Executive Grant of Clemency (Full Pardon) for Army Major Mathew Golsteyn, and an order directing the promotion of Special Warfare Operator First Class Edward R. Gallagher
Ministry of Land Begins to Attract Global Firms for Smart City Project in Sejong and Busan
South Korea’s new ‘Smart city’ project begins its third attraction event in Barcelona, Spain. ‘Korean Smart City Business Opportunities Event’, held by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and supported by National IT Industry Promotion Agency and KIC Europe, will be held in Barcelona, Spain, on the 19th, during ‘2019 SCEWC’. This event is a global company … [Read more...] about Ministry of Land Begins to Attract Global Firms for Smart City Project in Sejong and Busan
FDA approves first contact lens indicated to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first contact lens indicated to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old at the initiation of treatment. The MiSight contact lens is a single use, disposable, soft contact lens that is discarded at the end of each day, and is not intended to be worn … [Read more...] about FDA approves first contact lens indicated to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children
Statement from Sarah Yim, M.D., acting director of the Office of Therapeutic Biologics and Biosimilars in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, on FDA’s continued progress facilitating competition in the biologic marketplace with approval of 25th biosimilar product
Biological products play an increasingly central role in modern medicine, offering treatments for many serious illnesses. Commonly referred to as biologics, these medicines are generally made from natural or living sources, like animal and plant cells, and microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast, and developed using advanced science. They are usually more complex than other … [Read more...] about Statement from Sarah Yim, M.D., acting director of the Office of Therapeutic Biologics and Biosimilars in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, on FDA’s continued progress facilitating competition in the biologic marketplace with approval of 25th biosimilar product
Pulitzer-Winning Bay Area News Group Journalists Blast Anti-Journalism Business Practices Of Their Corporate Owners
Staff members of the East Bay Times and San Jose Mercury News, winners of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news coverage of the deadly Ghost Ship Fire, will join colleagues from their sister paper, The Monterey Herald, to call for cost-of-living wage increases, improved health coverage, and reinstatement of retirement benefits by corporate owner MediaNews Group at a noon … [Read more...] about Pulitzer-Winning Bay Area News Group Journalists Blast Anti-Journalism Business Practices Of Their Corporate Owners
Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn Cleared by President
Golsteyn family is grateful that 'compromised' prosecution of decorated Green Beret who killed Taliban bombmaker is over The family of Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn is "profoundly grateful" that President Trump ended the dubious, long-delayed prosecution of the decorated Green Beret, his defense attorney Phillip Stackhouse said today. Cleared previously by an Army Board of … [Read more...] about Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn Cleared by President
Lt. Col. Allen West Commends President Trump for His Clemency and Restoration of Rank to Three Service Members
Lt. Col. Allen West is elated that President Trump has brought justice to Army First Lieutenant Clint Lorence, Army Major Matthew Golsteyn, and Special Warfare Operator First Class Edward R. Gallagher. Since 2013, Allen West has lobbied for the release of First Lieutenant Clint Lorance and has been a committed supporter of both Major Golsteyn and Operator Gallagher. Lt. Col. … [Read more...] about Lt. Col. Allen West Commends President Trump for His Clemency and Restoration of Rank to Three Service Members