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The 2013 Internet Hall of Fame inductees will be announced in Istanbul, Turkey in a ceremony at the conclusion of the Internet Society’s INET Istanbul conference on 26 June. Global business, policy, and technology leaders will gather to examine key issues impacting the Internet and to ... read more

As policymakers seek new ways to reduce costs in the expanding Medicaid program - which is jointly financed by state and federal taxpayers - a new report estimates that upgrading management of drug benefits in the program could save $74.4 billion without cutting either benefits or enrollees. The Menges Group report shows that most state Medicaid programs make too little use of the tools Medicare, unions, and employers rely on to curb wasteful pharmacy spending. The study, which includes a ... read more

Upon Release of the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Examining Ways to Address Contraband Cellphones in Prisons, CTIA-The Wireless Association® Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Christopher Guttman-McCabe said: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "We applaud the Commission for continuing the effort to identify ways to combat the problem of contraband phones in prisons, while ensuring that legal communications - such as public safety officials and consumers - are not prevented from using their wireless devices in any way by illegal ... read more

The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) today announced Samsung as its partner in supporting a dynamic new learning space for educators and students with resources to advance Green STEM learning. Samsung will be the official national sponsor of National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) 2014, the ... read more

Statement by Susannah Baruch, Interim President & CEO of the Reproductive Health Technologies Project, on the Department of Justice's appeal of Judge Korman's ruling directing the FDA to approve over-the-counter access to emergency contraception for all women within 30 days. "We are profoundly disappointed. This appeal takes away the promise of all women having timely access to emergency contraception. "It is especially troubling in light of the Food and Drug Administration's move yesterday to continue age restrictions and ID requirements, ... read more

From an advanced telescope that can spot asteroids speeding toward Earth to an improved ballot for more accurate election results, research funded by the National Science Foundation inspires game-changing innovations. Meet the scientists and engineers behind these breakthroughs at the 19(th) Annual Exhibition and Reception hosted by the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF). WHAT: "Investments in STEM Research and Education: Fueling American Innovation." WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 -- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: B338-340 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. ... read more

There’s a new girl in town when it comes to GEICO insurance. ‘Lily’ is now featured on the GEICO mobile app as the interactive voice assistant, always prepared and ready to answer policyholder questions. GEICO designed Lily with partner ... read more

In one of the most comprehensive studies of parents' views on mobile devices in education, more than 50 percent of parents believe that schools should make more use of mobile devices in education and 32 percent agree that schools should require them in the classroom. These findings are from a new study of how parents perceive mobile learning and devices in and out of the classroom. The Living and Learning with Mobile Devices Study was conducted by Grunwald Associates and ... read more

The Alliance for Main Street Fairness (AMSF) issued the following statement to highlight eBay's hypocrisy regarding the Marketplace Fairness Act, which is scheduled for a final vote in the U.S. Senate on Monday, May 6. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130502/PH06215LOGO ) First, eBay calls on Congress to reject ANY e-fairness legislation.Tod Cohen, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Global Government Relations at eBay Inc, says: "Congress should reject any Internet sales tax legislation that throws a new tax barrier in front of small businesses." ... read more

Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® released its semi-annual survey, which showed U.S. wireless providers increased their annual network investments from $25.3 billion in 2011 to $30.1 billion in 2012 (up 19 percent). The $30.1 billion is the highest amount since the survey began in 1985, which is approximately 25 percent of the world's total wireless capital expenditures [PDF], even though the U.S. has only five percent of the world's wireless users. The U.S. wireless providers invested approximately $94 per subscriber, compared ... read more

In response to new prevalence data showing approximately 57 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) kicked off a new national awareness campaign today, celebrating May as National Osteoporosis Month. Break Free from Osteoporosis encourages the public to get to know their risk factors for osteoporosis and change their lifestyle to build and maintain strong bones. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/DC97067LOGO) "Osteoporosis is avoidable for many of those at risk. In honor of National Osteoporosis Month, we're ... read more

A NASA program supporting innovative approaches to sustainability challenges has received an Innovations in American Government Award from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) NASA's LAUNCH program is among the top 25 federal programs recognized by the Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. The award promotes excellence and creativity in the public sector. LAUNCH and the other Top 25 programs represent the top 5 percent of all applications received for the award. NASA and founding partners ... read more

According to its most recent website traffic statistics, The ALS Association finds that more and more people are visiting www.alsa.org looking for information about the disease, its symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. This May, The ALS Association will mark ALS Awareness month by working to turn that interest into action through a vibrant online and social media campaign around the shared vision to create a world without ALS. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57711-als-association-alsa-online-social-media-als-awareness-month-may-2013 (Photo: ... read more

NASA is inviting members of the public to submit their names and a personal message online for a DVD to be carried aboard a spacecraft that will study the Martian upper atmosphere. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) Scheduled for launch in November, the DVD will be in NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft. The DVD is part of the mission's Going to Mars Campaign coordinated at the University of Colorado at Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (CU/LASP). The DVD will carry ... read more

After President Obama named Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn as acting Chairwoman, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100629/DC28223LOGO-a) "On behalf of the wireless industry, we are pleased that Commissioner Clyburn has been named Acting Chairwoman of the FCC. We have worked for several years with the Commissioner and her staff, and believe that she will serve with distinction during her time as Acting Chairwoman. We look forward to working with ... read more

The NRF Foundation, the careers and education division of the National Retail Federation, today announced the launch of its new Retail Insight Center, a website designed to serve as a resource for researching industry, government, economic and consumer trends within the retail industry. The Retail Insight ... read more

According to its most recent website traffic statistics, The ALS Association finds that more and more people are visiting www.alsa.org looking for information about the disease, its symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. This May, The ALS Association will mark ALS Awareness month by working to turn that interest into action through a vibrant online and social media campaign around the shared vision to create a world without ALS. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57711-als-association-alsa-online-social-media-als-awareness-month-may-2013 (Photo: ... read more

NASA's newest scientific rover is set for testing May 3 through June 8 in the highest part of Greenland. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The robot known as GROVER, which stands for both Greenland Rover and Goddard Remotely Operated Vehicle for Exploration and Research, will roam the frigid landscape collecting measurements to help scientists better understand changes in the massive ice sheet. This autonomous, solar-powered robot carries a ground-penetrating radar to study how snow accumulates, adding layer upon layer to the ice sheet over ... read more

President Obama today (May 1) nominated Tom Wheeler to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and announced that Commissioner Mignon Clyburn would serve as acting chair until Wheeler's confirmation. The following statement should be attributed to Craig Silliman, Verizon senior vice president, public policy: "Verizon congratulates Commissioner Clyburn on her historic appointment as acting chair of the Federal Communications Commission. We look forward to continuing to work with her. "Verizon also congratulates Mr. Wheeler on his nomination; his experience ... read more

The President of the United States announced today his intention to nominate Thomas Wheeler to serve as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Wheeler is a co-founder and chairman of the board of SmartBrief, Inc. A technology pioneer, Wheeler ... read more