Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is pleased to announce that 20 AACR members, including two Past Presidents, three Fellows of the AACR Academy, and three Board of Directors members, have been selected for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Blue Ribbon Panel that will inform the scientific direction and goals under Vice President Joe Biden's national cancer initiative.

Washington, DC - Proposed Regulation Impacting Trade and Exports - Mexico (Alcoholic beverages, mezcal (HS 2208.90.05) MEX/301)

Rochester, Minnesota - Someone you are related to, someone you work with or someone you know may be waiting for an organ transplant. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, more than 123,000 people currently need lifesaving organ transplants. And, although there have been advances in medical technology and donations, the demand for organ, eye and tissue donation still greatly exceeds the number of donors.

Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is making up to $44 million available to farmers, ranchers and businesses to develop new bio-based products and expand markets through the Value-Added Producer Grant program.

Washington, DC - The Department of Justice announced today that the United States has settled civil mortgage fraud claims against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo) and Wells Fargo executive Kurt Lofrano, stemming from Wells Fargo’s participation in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Direct Endorsement Lender Program. 

Washington, DC - Researchers, the FTC is interested in hearing from you! Last week we announced our Fall Technology Series on emerging consumer technology issues, and this week we announced our second PrivacyCon event. Both the technology series and PrivacyCon offer opportunities for researchers to submit work that informs questions the FTC is exploring.