Congressional News/Views

Retailers Disappointed in Swipe Fee Ruling

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The National Retail Federation today expressed disappointment in a court decision that will keep the Federal Reserve’s cap on debit card swipe fees at 21 cents rather than reducing it to a lower level. “NRF is disappointed and remains confident that the Federal Reserve erred when it set the swipe fee cap far higher than… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published March 21, 2014 at 4:51 PM

Retail Sales Rebound in February; Up 0.2 Percent

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American consumers powered through the winter weather lifting retail sales in February. According to the National Retail Federation – the world’s largest retail trade association – February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, increased 0.2 percent adjusted month-to-month and 2.3 percent unadjusted year-over-year. “Today’s positive retail sales report indicates that the economy… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published March 13, 2014 at 3:03 PM

National Council of Chain Restaurants Urges Senate to Reject Minimum Wage Hike

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The National Council of Chain Restaurants issued the following comments from Executive Director Rob Green on the hearing held today by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage: “Today’s hearing is an exercise in rehearsed political talking points that ignore the practical reality of what… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published March 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM

TVB Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Voter Statistics and Recent Nielsen-Measured Data Confirms Majority of American Voters Overwhelmingly Choose Television as Primary Source for Video Viewing

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Steve Lanzano, President & CEO of the TVB (www.tvb.org), the not-for-profit trade association of America’s commercial broadcast television industry, today remarked on the actual video consumption habits of U.S. voters according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics analyzed in conjunction with recent Nielsen metered data. “Nielsen’s 4Q13 Cross-Platform Report, based on actual metered device usage, directly… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published March 10, 2014 at 5:27 PM

Former Senators Daschle, Lott, Breaux Form Bipartisan Alliance to Improve Healthcare Delivery through Connected Care

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Led by former U.S. Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Trent Lott, and former Senator John Breaux, the Alliance for Connected Care (www.connectwithcare.org) was launched today to promote policy reform around telehealth and remote patient monitoring. Long thought of as an issue affecting only rural areas, advances in technology and broadband deployment have fostered new… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published February 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM

The Association for Medical Ethics Joins the University of California, Irvine for Symposium on Transparency and Disclosure in Medicine

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In the new era of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, the financial ties between medicine and industry will be unveiled as the law is implemented this year and transforms the medical community and patient care. Physicians, researchers, lawyers and medical industry professionals from across the nation will gather to discuss transparency, the state of medicine… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published February 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM

West Virginia American Water President Provides Testimony to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on West Virginia Chemical Spill Response

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West Virginia American Water announced today that its president, Jeff McIntyre, is providing testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on the West Virginia Freedom Industries chemical spill. McIntyre is presenting the details of the water company’s response. Among the details McIntyre provided were the company’s priorities since the event… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published February 10, 2014 at 2:50 PM

Seasonal Factors Impact January Jobs Report

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The National Retail Federation today issued the following statements from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay and Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz on the January jobs report: “While it is always positive to see an increase in private sector hiring and a decrease in unemployment, it is alarming that employment can’t shift into a higher gear,”… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published February 7, 2014 at 3:20 PM

NRF Forecasts 4.1% Increase in Retail Sales for 2014

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The National Retail Federation released its 2014 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 4.1 percent*, up from the preliminary 3.7 percent growth seen in 2013. NRF also announced today it expects online sales in 2014 to grow between 9 and 12 percent. “Measured improvements in… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published February 6, 2014 at 7:05 PM

CEA Members Combat Distracted Driving With Technology Innovation

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Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will host a summit on how technology can be used to minimize distracted driving. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® will contribute to a panel discussion on “The State of Distracted Driving.” The panel will examine what government and industry stakeholders are currently doing to address… Keep reading →

Post a comment  /   /  Published February 5, 2014 at 8:13 PM
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