BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 27 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: (Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Deplacements et visites Lundi 30 septembre 2024 Ms Margrethe Vestager participates in an online conference hosted by the French Competition Authority (Autorite de la Concurrence); participates in an online meeting with Mr Jim Steyer, Common Sense Media. Ms Stella Kyriakides receives representatives of the Health Committee of the Danish Parliament. Mr   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47682) on Sept. 26, 2024, entitled "Constitutional Challenges to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Eighth Amendment Claim The Eighth Amendment provides that "[e]xcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."/115 At least three plaintiffs claimed that the IRA's excise taxes and penalties are   more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 27 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: The 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award has been presented today to independent Afghan journalists and media organizations for their courageous reporting despite restrictions imposed by the Taliban. The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and H.E. Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Africa) of the United Kingdom, p  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30 -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: La Trobe University has welcomed an announcement by the Federal Government of $7.4 million to extend its award-winning Nexus program for another three years. Nexus enables people to transition to teaching from other careers while gaining practical experience in a school setting. The latest funding will allow the program to extend to secondary teaching in NSW, following its successful introduction to prima  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2024: * * * Brandon Lake Named Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year at 47th ASCAP Christian Music Awards Celebration "Thank God I Do" Claims Top Song Honors Essential Music Publishing Named Publisher of the Year * * * NASHVILLE, Sept. 29, 2024 - ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, tonight honored the songwriters and publishers of Chri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following readout of a roundtable with the Department of Interior on Sept. 27, 2024, about the media coverage of missing or murdered indigenous peoples and human trafficking: * * * Senior officials from the Justice Department and Department of the Interior yesterday convened a roundtable discussion with Tribal leaders, advocates, members of the media, and federal officials to discuss how media coverage can be channeled to help a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today released the terms of appointment of Kristalina Georgieva as Managing Director for a period of five years commencing on October 1, 2024. The following are Ms. Georgieva's terms of appointment: June 20, 2024 Dear Ms. Kristalina Georgieva: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund, on April 12, 2024, selected you to serve as Managing Director for   more

WESTFIELD, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers issued the following news release dated Oct. 1, 2024: * * * CHART is pleased to announce a new partnership with Unboxed Training & Technology, a leader in award-winning learning experiences, custom training content, and AI-powered learning technology. * * * The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Unboxed Training & Technology, a leader in award-winning le  more