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Bill to Expand 529 Savings Accounts Reintroduced in Senate, House

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Skills training and development programs help provide people with the tools and resources they need to succeed in our economy,” Klobuchar said in a press release. “By Every high school student in America needs to know that you don’t necessarily have to go to college to have a great career,” Braun said in a press release. “By

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Startup Stories: United Aerial Firefighters Association

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According to a press release [PDF], the goal of UAFA—which is headquartered in Washington, DC—is to inform policymakers and legislators about important issues concerning the increasingly critical nature of aerial wildland firefighting. “The wildfire aviation business is a pretty big part of [the wildfire industry] in the U.S.—that’s

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Internet Industry Applauds IL AG Raoul On Launch Of Organized Crime Retail Theft Task Force

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Washington, DC – In a milestone event for the fight against organized retail crime in Illinois, Internet Association joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul in announcing the launch of an Organized Crime Retail Theft Task Force. ” DALEY.

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Mobile World Congress Could Face Cancellation Over Coronavirus Concerns

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In a February 9 press release, the association said it planned to continue with the event , noting that even without some of the major vendors that have bowed out, “we remain more than 2,800 exhibitors strong.”. “The GSMA has said it would restrict access to visitors from China, however.).

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Grocery Industry Initiative Looks to Clear Up Consumer Confusion

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According to a GMA press release , “Best If Used By” is a description of product quality, “where the product may not taste or perform as expected but is safe to use or consume.” Sarasin, FMI president and CEO, in a press release. It’s much better that these products stay in the kitchen—and out of landfills.”.

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National Parks Conservation Association Urges People to Become Park Advocates

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. “As we celebrate National Park Week, we hope visitors are inspired by the once-in-a-lifetime experiences our parks offer—and leave feeling empowered to speak up for them,” said NPCA President Theresa Pierno in a press release.

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Senate Bills Would Repeal Fringe Benefits Provision in New Tax Law

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Tax reform was designed to simplify tax filing, not make it more complicated or burdensome,” Lankford said in a press release. But a glitch in last year’s tax reform bill would become a huge burden to churches, charities, and nonprofit organizations.