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Save the Children: Somalia - 26,000 People One Step Away From Famine
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release:
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SOMALIA: 26,000 People One Step Away from Famine
MOGADISHU (September 24, 2026) - More than 26,000 people in Somalia are expected to fall into catastrophic levels of food insecurity in the coming months, just one step away from famine, as families already struggling with drought brace for heavy rains and flooding, Save the Children said.
New analysis from global hunger monitor the
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WESTPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release:
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SOMALIA: 26,000 People One Step Away from Famine
MOGADISHU (September 24, 2026) - More than 26,000 people in Somalia are expected to fall into catastrophic levels of food insecurity in the coming months, just one step away from famine, as families already struggling with drought brace for heavy rains and flooding, Save the Children said.
New analysis from global hunger monitor theIntegrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned that thousands of internally displaced children and families in Baidoa, southwest Somalia, are at risk of falling into IPC Phase 5, characterized by starvation and collapse of livelihood, between October and December. Many families spent the past year battling drought and now face the prospect of floods driven by above-average rainfall.
It is the second such warning this year, after the IPC classified the Burhakaba district in the Bay region of southwest Somalia as facing a risk of famine this summer.
Across Somalia, 5.4 million people, or about 28% of the population, are expected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse (IPC Phase 3 and above) through the end of the year. Children are bearing the brunt of the crisis. Nearly 2 million children are expected to suffer acute malnutrition over the next year, and 433,000 are expected to experience severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of malnutrition.
The IPC warns that the hunger crisis is being driven by recurrent climate shocks, including the anticipated impacts of El Nino, alongside conflict, displacement, economic pressures and high food prices.
The latest findings come as climate forecasts indicate a high probability of above-normal rainfall across central and southern Somalia between October and December.[1] Similar conditions contributed to the devastating floods of 2023, which affected 2.48 million people, displaced more than 1.2 million and killed about 118 people.
The looming floods also risk deepening a hunger crisis in a country still haunted by the famine of 2011, which claimed the lives of an estimated 260,000 people, many of them children. Fifteen years on, Save the Children warned that a dangerous combination of climate shocks, conflict, displacement and funding cuts is once again pushing Somalia toward catastrophe.
Mohamud Mohamed Hassan, Save the Children's Country Director for Somalia, said:
"The Gu rains gave some families a short reprieve, but these figures show it will not last. Close to 2 million children will need treatment for malnutrition over the next year, and millions of families live along the Jubba and Shabelle rivers, where the Deyr floods are most likely to hit.
"We saw what the 2023 floods did to children here, with families forced from their homes and hundreds of schools and health facilities damaged. This time, the forecasts gave us months of warning. Funding early action now, before the rivers rise, is the most effective way to keep children alive and in treatment."
Save the Children is calling on donors to urgently fund nutrition, health, water and food assistance in the areas identified as being at greatest risk.
Save the Children has worked in Somalia since 1951, providing health, nutrition, education and child protection services.
Save the Children has launched Nourished Futures, a $300 million global humanitarian nutrition initiative for 2026-2028 that brings together public and private funders to treat and prevent child malnutrition and illness in the toughest humanitarian contexts. Partners joining this initiative are helping reshape the future of humanitarian nutrition, redesigning the way the world treats malnutrition, from a reactive system focused on treating crises to one that prevents them.
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[1] According to a report by the Somalia Disaster Management Agency.
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Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we've been advocating for the rights of children worldwide. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis - transforming the future we share. Our results, financial statements and charity ratings reaffirm that Save the Children is a charity you can trust. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
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Original text here: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/about-us/media-and-news/2026-press-releases/somalia-thousands-people-catastrophic-hunger-extreme-weather
[Category: Sociological]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Debuts "Voices of PVA" Podcast - the Definitive Voice on Life With Spinal Cord Injuries and Diseases, Like MS and ALS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Debuts "Voices of PVA" Podcast - the Definitive Voice on Life with Spinal Cord Injuries and Diseases, like MS and ALS
Audio program to appeal to veterans and broader disability community alike, with new episodes dropping every other week starting Oct. 6
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Washington, D.C. (Sept. 24, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America launches "Voices of PVA" - an audio-only podcast designed to inform, empower, and connect veterans and people living with spinal cord injuries or diseases (SCI/D),
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Debuts "Voices of PVA" Podcast - the Definitive Voice on Life with Spinal Cord Injuries and Diseases, like MS and ALS
Audio program to appeal to veterans and broader disability community alike, with new episodes dropping every other week starting Oct. 6
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Washington, D.C. (Sept. 24, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America launches "Voices of PVA" - an audio-only podcast designed to inform, empower, and connect veterans and people living with spinal cord injuries or diseases (SCI/D),like MS and ALS, and those who support them. Having debuted on September 22 and on the heels of PVA's One of One campaign, the podcast serves as the definitive voice of PVA and life with SCI/D. Every episode brings listeners inside the healthcare battles, legislative wins, adaptive sports journeys, and more shaping the lives of those with disabilities. Hosted by U.S. Navy SEAL veteran/Paralympian and editor-in-chief of Paraplegic News and Sports 'N Spokes magazines Al Kovach, as well as PVA reporter Chad Stewart, each installment features guests with personal ties to paralysis -- from veteran athletes and policy leaders to caregivers, renowned researchers, and more.
"The 'Voices of PVA' podcast is an extension of PVA's commitment to ensuring veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases, like MS and ALS, not only have access to trusted information and meaningful stories, but also feel seen and heard," said Carl Blake, CEO of Paralyzed Veterans of America. "We're creating a space where lived experiences, expert insights, and advocacy intersect in a way that is deeply human, highly impactful, and one of a kind. While most outlets cover veteran or disability issues, our podcast, like PVA's important work, covers them both."
The first season of "Voices of PVA" will feature 24 episodes - complete with powerful, actionable content. Whether you're new to the SCI/D community, a longtime advocate, or know someone living with a disability, "Voices of PVA" offers practical insights and a deeper connection to the issues that matter, with new episodes dropping every other week.
"This podcast is something PVA has wanted for a long time, and now we finally have it," said Robert Thomas, a U.S. Army veteran and national president of PVA. "Some of the most important conversations in our community happen when people come together, and 'Voices of PVA' creates a space for these conversations to reach further."
Listeners can expect a dynamic mix of personal stories, expert interviews, policy discussions, and practical guidance delivered in a format that is accessible, engaging, and rooted in real-world experience. The podcast represents a significant step forward in PVA's ongoing efforts to innovate how it connects with its community and elevates issues impacting veterans and people with disabilities.
"Conversations have power. A magazine article can inform you, but a conversation lets you hear someone's heart," Kovach said. "We hope every listener walks away from our podcast having learned something useful, felt inspired, and more connected to the community. If someone hears an episode and thinks, 'I'm not alone,' or 'I didn't know that resource existed' -- that's success in our eyes."
Just two days following its launch, listeners flooded PVA with reactions, such as:
"The 'Voices of PVA' podcast creates a safe, engaging space for diverse perspectives to ask questions, sharpen our knowledge, and pass that knowledge along to our own communities," said Chadwick W., U.S. Air Force veteran and PVA Buckeye Chapter member. "[These] honest conversation[s], help to problem-solve better approaches to care and advocate to the broader community."
To learn more about the "Voices of PVA" podcast and its hosts visit PVA.org/VoicesOfPVA. To subscribe, leave a review, or share an episode with someone you know, visit Substack.com/@PVA1946.
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About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
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Original text here: https://pva.org/news-and-media-center/recent-news/pva-debuts-voices-of-pva-podcast/
[Category: Political]
No Labels Issues Commentary: Why Diesel Matters - How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary:
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September 24, 2026
Why Diesel Matters: How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy
Austin Milks
Your coffee, your couch, your phone. At some point, nearly all of it rode on a diesel engine.
Gasoline gets the headlines, but diesel does the work. Diesel and heating oil account for 19% of the petroleum Americans use, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Diesel moves our food, builds our roads, and keeps hospitals
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary:
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September 24, 2026
Why Diesel Matters: How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy
Austin Milks
Your coffee, your couch, your phone. At some point, nearly all of it rode on a diesel engine.
Gasoline gets the headlines, but diesel does the work. Diesel and heating oil account for 19% of the petroleum Americans use, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Diesel moves our food, builds our roads, and keeps hospitalsrunning when the power goes out. Its refining cousin, jet fuel, even helps set the price of your next flight.
Most people never think about diesel. But when its price jumps, everyone feels it.
Key takeaways
* Diesel moves America's goods. Trucks carry nearly three of every four tons of U.S. freight (72.7% in 2024, per the American Trucking Associations), and most of them run on diesel, along with freight trains, barges, and farm equipment.
* Diesel keeps essential services running. It powers most U.S. construction equipment, most of the nation's roughly 490,000 school buses, backup generators at hospitals, and military vehicles, and it heats homes across the Northeast.
* Diesel prices hit everyone's wallet. Diesel hit a record $6.31 a gallon in September 2026, according to CNBC. Those costs flow into grocery prices through freight surcharges, and because jet fuel comes from the same part of the barrel, into airfares too.
How does diesel move America's goods and food?
* Most trucks burn diesel. Most freight and delivery trucks have diesel engines, and transportation accounts for about 75% of U.S. diesel use, according to EIA.
* Trains and barges fill the gaps. Railroads moved about a tenth of freight tonnage in 2024 (10.6%), according to the American Trucking Associations. Diesel engines in trucks, trains, boats and barges move nearly all the products people consume, according to EIA.
* Farms run on diesel. Diesel powers most U.S. farm equipment, from tractors to combines, according to Reuters.
* Diesel keeps food cold, too. Refrigerated trucks keep milk, meat, and produce fresh from farm to store.
* In short: no diesel, no full shelves.
What else runs on diesel?
* Builders run on diesel. Diesel powers most U.S. construction equipment: machines that lift steel, dig foundations, and pave roads.
* The school bus is often a diesel bus. About 20 million children ride roughly 490,000 school buses every day, and the vast majority run on diesel, according to Yale Environment 360.
* When the grid fails, diesel doesn't. Hospitals, large buildings, industrial sites, and utilities keep diesel generators for backup power. Some remote villages in Alaska run on diesel full-time.
* Diesel's close cousin heats the Northeast. Heating oil, a form of diesel, is the main heating fuel for 3% of U.S. households, and more than 80% of those homes are in the Northeast, according to EIA's 2025-2026 Winter Fuels Outlook.
* The military runs on diesel. Tanks and trucks use diesel because it is less flammable and less explosive than other fuels.
How do diesel prices affect what you pay?
View U.S. Diesel Price Data
* Diesel prices are at a record. Diesel hit an all-time high of $6.31 a gallon in September 2026, according to CNBC, as the war with Iran squeezed fuel supplies.
* You pay later, not at the pump. Shippers absorb the hit at first, but as freight contracts reprice and fuel surcharges kick in, costs reach the grocery store. Refrigerated foods feel it first.
* Your plane ticket, too. Jet fuel and diesel are closely related "middle distillates," so supply pressures often push their prices in the same direction. Jet fuel typically accounts for about one-quarter of airline operating costs, and its price nearly doubled in the early months of the Iran war, according to Reuters.
* Change is coming, slowly. Electric school buses are spreading with help from a $5 billion EPA program, according to Yale Environment 360. But long-haul trucks remain among the hardest vehicles to electrify, according to the International Energy Agency.
The next time diesel prices spike, you won't see it at the pump. You'll see it at the grocery store, on your heating bill, and in your airfare.
Diesel doesn't get the headlines. But at record prices, you'll feel it anyway.
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Austin Milks
Austin Milks is Deputy Research Director at No Labels. He has a degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a JD from Valparaiso University. He has worked for numerous campaigns over the last fifteen years.
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Original text here: https://nolabels.org/the-latest/why-diesel-matters-how-americas-workhorse-fuel-affects-everything-you-buy/
[Category: Political]
FFRF Action Fund Opposes Daniel Ballou and Trevor Pemberton for Federal Judgeships
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund opposes Daniel Ballou and Trevor Pemberton for federal judgeships
September 24, 2026
The FFRF Action Fund is opposing the Trump administration's choice of two highly questionable U.S. District Court nominees: Daniel Ballou and Trevor Pemberton.
The Action Fund has sent letters to the Senate Judiciary Committee
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MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund opposes Daniel Ballou and Trevor Pemberton for federal judgeships
September 24, 2026
The FFRF Action Fund is opposing the Trump administration's choice of two highly questionable U.S. District Court nominees: Daniel Ballou and Trevor Pemberton.
The Action Fund has sent letters to the Senate Judiciary Committeehighlighting serious concerns about both of these individuals. The first stresses Daniel Ballou's ethics violations and chronicles his history of Christian nationalist views. Ballou is nominated to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. A second letter objects to the nomination of Trevor Pemberton to the Northern District of Oklahoma, citing his support for a taxpayer-supported religious charter school.
While a state court judge, Ballou publicly stated that "the answer" to obstacles to justice "is Jesus." During a failed campaign for the Kentucky Supreme Court, several Ballou campaign ads referenced his fervent belief, including a spot where his pastor stated that Ballou "knows that one day he'll stand at the judgment seat of Christ after he leaves this world. And he knows that he will give an account of his life [to God], and, yes, he'll give an account of what decisions he makes and what decisions he does not make in his position as a judge."
In addition, the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission has reprimanded Ballou for ethics violations. Ballou sent an email from his official channels to many other Kentucky judges that appeared to promote U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's policy viewpoints, a violation of the Kentucky Code of Judicial Conduct. The reprimand also addressed a political donation he made to John McCain's 2008 campaign, which the code expressly forbids.
Pemberton is named as the counsel of record on an amicus brief arguing in a Supreme Court case that taxpayers of all religions and no religion should be forced to underwrite a Catholic public charter school that openly boasted it would integrate Catholicism in all classes and discriminate on the basis of religion. This fundamental misunderstanding of religious liberty and the right of American students to a secular public school system should be viewed as disqualifying for a judicial nominee.
If confirmed, Ballou's ethics violations and history of espousing Christian nationalist views and Pemberton's arguments against the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment cast significant doubt on their ability to serve as fair and impartial members of the judiciary, the FFRF Action Fund letters state.
FFRF Action Fund President Annie Laurie Gaylor remarks, "Judges appointed to the federal courts should understand that the courts achieve justice through our Constitution, which has no references to a deity, much less Christianity. In picking candidates who do not believe in secular justice, the Trump administration shows its continued derision toward American governmental institutions."
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FFRF Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization that develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church. As the advocacy affiliate of the Freedom From Religion Foundation it also advocates for the rights and views of nonbelievers, and publicizes the views of elected officials concerning religious liberty issues.
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Original text here: https://ffrfaction.org/ffrf-action-fund-opposes-daniel-ballou-and-trevor-pemberton-for-federal-judgeships/
[Category: Sociological]
Americans United for Separation of Church & State: Federal Court Paves Way for Ben Gamla Religious Public School to Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news:
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Federal court paves way for Ben Gamla religious public school to open
September 24, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY - In a blow to religious freedom, church-state separation and public education, a federal district court today issued a ruling paving the way for the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to open the nation's first religious public charter school in Oklahoma while its lawsuit proceeds.
Ben Gamla's request for a preliminary injunction granted
The U.S. District Court
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news:
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Federal court paves way for Ben Gamla religious public school to open
September 24, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY - In a blow to religious freedom, church-state separation and public education, a federal district court today issued a ruling paving the way for the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to open the nation's first religious public charter school in Oklahoma while its lawsuit proceeds.
Ben Gamla's request for a preliminary injunction granted
The U.S. District Courtfor the Western District of Oklahoma granted Ben Gamla's request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of an Oklahoma state law that prohibits religious public charter schools. The lawsuit, The National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation, Inc. v. Shellem, was filed by Ben Gamla in March after the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board rejected its application to operate as a religious public charter school that would integrate Jewish teachings into "every dimension of... life," including classroom instruction and other activities. Charter schools, like all public schools, must be secular and open to all students.
A predominantly Jewish group of seven Oklahoma taxpayers, who were granted intervenor status to participate in the lawsuit, opposes Ben Gamla's effort to force Oklahoma to authorize and fund an unconstitutional religious public charter school. The intervenors are represented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, the American Civil Liberties Union, Education Law Center, and Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Religious public school a dangerous sea change for democracy
In response to the ruling, attorneys representing the intervenors issued the following statement:
"The court's conclusion that a public charter school can be religious opens the door to a dangerous sea change for our democracy. Forcing taxpayers to fund religious public schools violates state and federal law. Ben Gamla will not only indoctrinate students into a particular religion - it will discriminate against families that don't share the school's beliefs. We will continue to fight for all Oklahomans, who deserve public schools that are secular and open to all students."
Attorneys representing the intervenors include Alex J. Luchenitser at Americans United; Brent Rowland and Morgan Bandy of the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice; Daniel Mach and Heather L. Weaver of the ACLU; Jessica Levin, Wendy Lecker, Patrick Cremin, and Katrina Reichert of Education Law Center; and Nancy A. Noet and Samuel T. Grover of Freedom From Religion Foundation.
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Americans United is a religious freedom advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1947, AU educates Americans about the importance of church-state separation in safeguarding religious freedom.
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Original text here: https://www.au.org/the-latest/press/ben-gamla-open-federal-court-oklahoma/
[Category: Political]
America's Credit Unions Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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September 22, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Support for H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On behalf of America's Credit Unions, I am writing to share our support for the passage of H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act, before the Senate adjourns
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 22, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Support for H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On behalf of America's Credit Unions, I am writing to share our support for the passage of H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act, before the Senate adjournsfor the scheduled state work period. America's Credit Unions is the voice of consumers' best option for financial services: credit unions. We advocate for policies that allow the industry to effectively meet the needs of their over 146 million members nationwide.
H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act
America's Credit Unions supports the updated bipartisan language found in H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act, and its efforts to address the phaseout of penny production and the emerging challenges surrounding penny circulation. With penny production ceasing in 2025, inventories at Federal Reserve distribution sites are shrinking without a national rounding standard, creating uncertainty and operational challenges for credit unions and other financial institutions. H.R. 10167 addresses the practical challenges associated with the nation's coin supply by establishing a national framework for cash transaction rounding. The bill permits retailers to round transactions ending in 1, 2, 6, or 7 cents down, and those ending in 3, 4, 8, or 9 cents up, to the nearest five cents. Employers who choose to round cash wages must round up, though nothing requires them to round at all. Electronic payment methods (cards, checks, EFTs, etc.) are excluded, ensuring that electronic payments continue to be charged the exact purchase amount. America's Credit Unions views this as a practical solution that can reduce disruptions caused by coin shortages, lower cash-handling costs for businesses, and simplify transactions for consumers without eliminating the use of cash.
The legislation also provides clarity regarding the treatment of federal, state, and Tribal law. H.R. 10167 is designed to establish a consistent federal standard for cash rounding while recognizing the authority of states and Tribal governments in areas not expressly addressed by the Act. Credit unions operate across multiple states and need clear direction on what practices are permissible during the interim period before Congress establishes a nationwide standard. This approach helps to promote uniformity for financial institutions and merchants operating across multiple jurisdictions, while respecting existing legal frameworks and minimizing uncertainty regarding compliance and consumer protections.
Lastly, the Common Cents Act requires the Federal Reserve Board to develop a strategic plan for and periodic reporting on coin terminal operations and the stability of the nation's coin distribution system. These provisions will help to improve coordination among the entities responsible for coin production, processing, transportation, and distribution, helping policymakers identify vulnerabilities before they result in widespread shortages. By requiring greater oversight and planning, the legislation seeks to strengthen the resilience of the nation's coin infrastructure and reduce the likelihood of future disruptions.
We thank Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, Senator Cynthia Lummis, Senator Kristen Gillbrand, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters, and Representatives Lisa McClain and Robert Garcia for their leadership on this issue.
America's Credit Unions looks forward to continuing to work with the Senate on these important topics. On behalf of our nation's credit unions and their more than 146 million credit union members, we urge you to support passage of H.R. 10167, the Common Cents Act, in the Senate.
Thank you for the opportunity to share our views. Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact me at gmesack@americascreditunions.org.
Sincerely,
Greg Mesack, Senior Vice President of Advocacy
cc: Members of the United States Senate
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News Release here: https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/senate-prepares-vote-penny-bill
[Category: Financial Services]
ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
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Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.:
GOP MIDTERM CONVENTION
LAWFARE * DARK MONEY * FOREIGN INFLUENCE * POLITICAL
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FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
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Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.:
GOP MIDTERM CONVENTION
LAWFARE * DARK MONEY * FOREIGN INFLUENCE * POLITICALABUSE
Join Americans for Limited Government for a timely discussion on the growing use of lawfare, dark money, and politically motivated abuses by foreign adversaries like China, progressive politicians and activist organizations to target critical infrastructure, data centers, manufacturing, power plants, rare earth minerals and energy development including oil, shale and natural gas.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, this event will examine how foreign actors, political opponents and other well-funded outside groups are using the legal system, nonprofit organizations, litigation, and dark-money networks to influence elections, target political adversaries, and advance progressive political agendas that are targeting critical aspects of the U.S. economy vital to national security as President Trump engages in reindustrialization.
The Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act, H.R. 2675, would prohibit or require disclosure of certain foreign-backed litigation funding arrangements. The Litigation Transparency Act, H.R. 1109, would require parties in federal civil cases to disclose when outside financiers have a financial stake in litigation. In addition, President Donald Trump could issue an executive order under the Corporate Transparency Act for the Treasury Department to designate litigation funders as entities required to report their beneficial owners and also under the Bank Secrecy Act to trigger additional reporting requirements -rooting out foreign influence in American courts.
KEY TOPICS
* Lawfare and politically motivated litigation
* Dark-money networks and progressive funding
* Abuses of government and political power
* The role of foreign actors, activist NGOs and outside organizations targeting economy and endangering national security
* What these tactics mean for the 2026 midterm elections
* Strategies for greater transparency and accountability as Congress and the President consider action
EVENT DETAILS
Hosted by:
Americans for Limited Government
Location:
The Henry Dallas
2301 N Akard St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Time:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
GOP MIDTERM CONVENTION
Join fellow conservative leaders, activists, policymakers, and concerned citizens for an important conversation about protecting political freedom, economic and national security, transparency and the rule of law. Breakfast will be served.
RSVP: robert@getliberty.org
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Original text here: https://getliberty.org/2026/09/alg-hosts-discussion-at-gop-midterm-convention-on-sept-10-on-lawfare-dark-money-and-foreign-influence/
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