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Oregon Tech Association Pushes for Center for Cyber Excellence

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The association is asking the Oregon legislature for funding to create a new center that would help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. There is a measurable need for additional cybersecurity experts and overall increase in cyber expertise across the full gamut of industries in Oregon.

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Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills

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But medical organizations remain hesitant to support so-called aid-in-dying bills. The California Medical Association has released guidelines for physicians and the public on the End of Life Option Act, after announcing that it would remain neutral on the legislation. The issue is also contentious north of the border.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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American Medical Association Opposes US Suspension of WHO Funding (source: Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security) April 15, 2020 – “During the worst public health crisis in a century, halting funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a dangerous step in the wrong direction that will not make defeating COVID-19 easier.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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American Medical Association Opposes US Suspension of WHO Funding (source: Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security) April 15, 2020 – “During the worst public health crisis in a century, halting funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a dangerous step in the wrong direction that will not make defeating COVID-19 easier.