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Overshadowed by larger concerns, Syria gets its moment at UN The Latest: Date set for first Syrian constitution talks Judge blocks Trump rules for detained migrant kids AP Explains: Reproductive rights in Mexico and Latin America At UN, a world stage for disputes often out of the spotlight Protesters in Haiti burn businesses in push to oust leader Toronto van…

Sep. 28– A throng turned out Friday night at Old Courthouse Square for a last-ditch rally to press insurance companies to extend monthly living expenses for thousands of 2017 North Bay fire survivors whose new homes will remain under construction early in October at the two-year mark since the disaster. We want to embarrass them, “said Vita Iskander, who lost her…

Kim Schrier, D- Wash., has introduced legislation to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 “to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to establish a process to address inaccurate…

—Two Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers on both U.S. coasts are scrapping plans for a long-term cooperation agreement after an executive central to the deal resigned in the wake of an alleged drunk-driving crash. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Portland, Oregon- based Cambia Health Solutions said Friday they’re ending their request for regulatory…

The Office of Personnel Management issued the following news release:. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has authorized the use of an emergency leave transfer program for Federal employees affected by Hurricane Dorian. OPM consults with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to establish an ELTP in the event of a major disaster or emergency declared by…

“He’s done great damage and contributed… to the overall problem in the heartland of the opioid crisis,” said Christopher Dziedzic, a supervisory special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration who oversaw the investigation into Smithers. Smithers, a 36- year-old married father of five, is facing the possibility of life in prison after being convicted in…

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, Sept. 26– The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies issued the following news release:. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies launched a new scholarship fundraising campaign to support students seeking undergraduate degrees in the insurance and risk management fields to commemorate its 125 years…

Short-Term Export Credit Insurance: The Keith Smith Company, Hot Springs, Arkansas. EXIM approved a $270,000 export credit insurance policy for the Keith Smith Company, the largest independent producer and provider of quality hatching eggs to the broiler industry in the United States, headquartered in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The company’s top markets are…

Jeff Merkley, D- Oregon, issued the following news release:. Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced key provisions in the U.S. Department of Interior Appropriations bill that provide critical investments in earthquake preparedness, water infrastructure, and wildfire suppression and recovery activities that are of particular importance to…

The Association of British Insurers will host an event entitled IFRS 17- The Final Straight at the Association of British Insurers, Nov. 26:. -Darrel Scott, Board Member, International Accounting Standards Board. -Ferdia Byrne, Global and UK Head of Actuarial and Insurance Risk, KPMG.

The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries will host its Cincinnati Regional Conference at the Marriott at RiverCenter, Covington, Kentucky, Nov. 11-12:. Congress has introduced new initiatives to enhance savings and retirement plan coverage. Speaker: Robert Richter, Retirement Education Counsel, American Retirement Association.

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding $2.4 million grant to the County of Florence, South Carolina, to make roadway, water and wastewater infrastructure improvements to help protect local businesses from the impact of natural disasters and attract new businesses.

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 28– High Point University issued the following news release:. Majorities of North Carolina residents said they were extremely well prepared or very well prepared for Hurricane Dorian. Many North Carolina residents took it upon themselves to stock up on a number of items.

The N.C. Department of Insurance has settled a homeowners’ insurance legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau, averting a potentially costly administrative battle with insurance companies. “I am also glad the Department of Insurance has avoided a lengthy administrative legal battle which could have cost consumers time and money.”

Ted Budd, R- North Carolina, and Denny Heck, D- Washington, issued the following statements after introducing the International Insurance Standards Act:. “The U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has long been the gold standard for protecting consumers. “For that reason, we are introducing this bill now because it’s vital that Members of Congress apply…

Sam Graves, R- Missouri, issued the following news release:. Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration will award $695,310 in disaster relief funding to the City of Clarksville to complete an engineering analysis to design and implement a removable flood wall to better protect the city…

Today the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Inc. sent a letter to Senators Schumer and McConnell opposing the nomination of Steven Menashi to a seat on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. When Marshall was nominated to the seat on the Second Circuit for which Mr. Menashi is now nominated, he brought with him a distinguished record as a ground-breaking, legendary civil…