WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Joshua J. Laney, vice president of apprenticeship and work-embedded learning at the Competency-Based Education Network, from a Nov. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Registered Apprenticeship: Scaling the Workforce for the Future":
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Chair Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear today. It is a privilege to prov more
Council for Affordable Health Coverage President White Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by Joel C. White, president of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, from a Nov. 6, 2025, hearing entitled "Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare":
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Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Blumenthal, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Joel White, and I am the President of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage, more
Foundation for Government Accountability President Bragdon Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by Tarren Bragdon, president and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, from a Nov. 6, 2025, hearing entitled "Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare":
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Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and Members of the Committee,
Thank you for this opportunity.
Six decades ago, Medicaid was created for the truly needy--childre more
HHS IG Nominee Bell Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by T. March Bell, President Trump's nominee to be Health and Human Services inspector general, from an Oct. 29, 2025, confirmation hearing:
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Good morning, Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and Members of the Senate Finance Committee. It is an honor to appear before you as President Trump's Nominee for the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). I thank the President and more
International Union of Operating Engineers General President Downey Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by John L. Downey, general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, from a Nov. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Registered Apprenticeship: Scaling the Workforce for the Future":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the HELP Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of the International Union of Operating Engineers. more
Laborers' International Union of North America General President Booker Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Brent Booker, general president of the Laborers' International Union of North America, from a Nov. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Registered Apprenticeship: Scaling the Workforce for the Future":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, Members of the Committee:
Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Brent Booker. I am Gen more
Manufacturing Institute Chief Program Officer Carrick Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Gardner A. Carrick, chief program officer at the Manufacturing Institute, from a Nov. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Registered Apprenticeship: Scaling the Workforce for the Future":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders and members of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, thank you for inviting me to testify today on behalf of the nearly 13 million peopl more
MomsRising Member Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by MomsRising member Shana Verstegen from a Nov. 6, 2025, hearing entitled "Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare":
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Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to share my family's story here today. My name is Shana Verstegen and I live in Madison, Wisconsin with my husband and our two wonderful little boys, who are 7 and 10 years ol more
Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School Education Director McCane Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Latitia McCane, education director of the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding, from a Nov. 5, 2025, hearing entitled "Registered Apprenticeship: Scaling the Workforce for the Future":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and Committee Members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on registered apprenticeships.
My name is Latitia McCan more
Paragon Health Institute President Blase Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by Paragon Health Institute President Brian Blase from a Nov. 6, 2025, hearing entitled "Assessing the Damage Done by Obamacare":
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Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and Members of the Subcommittee,
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today about structural problems with the Affordable Care Act's individual market provisions more
Yale School of Medicine Assistant Professor Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Reshma Ramachandran, an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, from an Oct. 29, 2025, hearing entitled "The Future of Biotech: Maintaining U.S. Competitiveness and Delivering Lifesaving Cures to Patients":
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Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Reshma Ramac more
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AAAED Urges Labor Dept. to Maintain Disability Data Collection Requirements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity (AAAED) recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), expressing strong opposition to proposed changes regarding agency information collection activities related to disability data. The letter highlights concerns that these changes could undermine essential job protections for individuals with disabilities.
Founded in 1974, AAAED more
Alaska Department of Natural Resources Urge Bureau of Land Management to Rescind Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Catherine Heroy, federal program manager at Alaska Department of Natural Resources, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management urging the department to proceed with the rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The state commended the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for reconsidering the policy, stating the 2024 Rule was incompatible with Alaska's legal, cultural, and land management framework. The sta more
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Offers Feedback on Non-Opioid Analgesics Guidance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), Rosemont, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the draft guidance on the "Development of Non-Opioid Analgesics for Chronic Pain." This letter highlights important considerations that the AANA believes should be addressed in the guidance to ensure effective chronic pain management.
The AANA, representing over 69,000 members who are Certified Registered Nu more
American Bus Association Calls for Improvements to Visitor Services in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Brandon Buchanan, director of regulatory affairs at the American Bus Association (ABA), has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior addressing potential improvements to visitor services within the National Park Service (NPS). The ABA, a national trade association representing the bus and tourism industries, emphasized the importance of enhancing access and visitor enjoyment in America's national parks, which are significant destinations for more
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine Calls for New Regulatory Approach for AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for a robust regulatory framework aimed at managing medical devices that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI). The organization's communication emphasizes the importance of aligning quality assurance mechanisms in clinical laboratory testing with the evolving landscape of AI technologies.
ADLM highlighted that U.S. clin more
BlueRibbon Coalition Urges National Park Service to Enhance Recreation Access
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), Pocatello, Idaho, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) addressing various opportunities for improving services on NPS lands and waters. The BRC emphasizes the need for increased recreational access while maintaining ecological balance across federally managed public lands.
In the letter, BRC advocates for the reopening of Rincon Road, which is highlighted as a historical route that has been closed for decades more
Center for Disability Inclusion Urges OFCCP to Maintain Disability Self-Identification, Utilization Goals Under Rehabilitation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Center for Disability Inclusion Inc., Boystown, Nebraska, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) expressing concern over the proposed revisions to information collection requests related to the self-identification of disability and utilization goals under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The letter, submitted in response to a request published in the Federal Register, urges the agency to maintai more
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Stresses Role of Parks in Connecting Public to Vital Natural Resources
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), Annapolis, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, advocating for enhanced visitor services across national parks, especially in the Chesapeake Bay area. With a mission to protect the ecological health of the Bay, the CBF emphasized the important role that these parks play in connecting residents and visitors to vital natural resources.
In their letter, the CBF undersco more
Complete College America Endorses Educational Reforms to Enhance Student Success
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Complete College America (CCA), Indianapolis, Indiana, has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Education's proposed supplemental priority and definitions on meaningful learning opportunities. The national nonprofit, dedicated to increasing college completion rates, addressed its public comment letter to Secretary Linda McMahon, emphasizing the importance of academic rigor and meaningful learning for all students, especially those historically underserved in postse more
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Highlights Staffing Concerns in National Park Service Public Comment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC), Golden, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) urging the agency to prioritize staffing levels to enhance the visitor experience in national parks. The coalition represents over 2,000 supporters across the nation and focuses on the preservation and promotion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), which traverses significant scenic and cultural landscapes.
In the le more
CWC Urges OFCCP to Retain Disability Self-Identification Form
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) advocating for the retention of Form CC-305 as part of its regulatory framework surrounding Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This proposal comes in response to OFCCP's recent notice which suggests eliminating the form altogether.
CWC, a prominent nonprofit association committed to helping emplo more
Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers Urge Improvements for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers, Doylestown, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior detailing specific recommendations aimed at enhancing visitor services within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The letter was prompted by a request for information issued by the National Park Service, which seeks public input on ways to improve service delivery and management for park visitors.
The climbers' organization e more
FCi2 Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Enhance Information Sharing Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Financial Crime Intelligence and Insights Inc. (FCi2) has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advocating for improvements to the agency's information sharing protocols between government agencies and financial institutions. FCi2 highlighted the essential role that timely and secure information exchange plays in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism, emphasizing the need for modernization of Section 314(a) of the USA more
Global Detroit Urges DHS to Reconsider New H-1B Visa Selection Proposal
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Global Detroit, Michigan, a nonprofit economic development organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns regarding the proposed weighted selection process for H-1B visa applications. The organization argues that the new rule, which aims to prioritize higher-waged positions, may inadvertently diminish economic opportunities for international students and skilled workers, specifically in Michigan.
The org more
HMH Advocates for Enhanced Educational Opportunities in Response to Proposed Federal Priority
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing support for Secretary McMahon's proposed supplemental priority focused on meaningful learning opportunities. As a leading education technology and learning company, HMH emphasizes the importance of providing all students with access to high-quality, research-based instructional materials and assessments. The organization commends the more
Institute for Workplace Equality Opposes Proposed Changes to Disability Regulations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Institute for Workplace Equality has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor urging the agency to reconsider its proposal to eliminate the collection of voluntary self-identification information from applicants and employees regarding their disability status. The proposed changes follow the invitation for public comments published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2025, drawing signific more
Marin County Board of Supervisors Urges National Park Service to Address Visitor Services Needs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Marin County (California) Board of Supervisors has issued a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS), highlighting issues related to visitor services at the county's federal parklands. The NPS's recent Request for Information aims to gather input as part of an effort to enhance the visitor experience through strategic improvements.
Marin County is home to three prominent national parks-the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Point Reyes Natio more
National Association for Gifted Children Advocates for Inclusion of High-Ability Learners in Education Policies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed priority and definitions on meaningful learning opportunities. As an organization dedicated to supporting the needs of gifted and high-ability learners, NAGC expressed appreciation for the Department's focus on rigorous learning experiences but urged for more explicit recognition of gifted students in proposed policies.
In th more
National Park Hospitality Association Submits Comment on Improving Service Delivery and Management
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The National Park Hospitality Association (NPHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) addressing the need for enhancements to visitor services across the National Park System. The letter was a response to a request for information published by NPS seeking insights aimed at improving the delivery and management of services provided to park visitors.
The NPHA, representing concessioners who deliver a wide array of visitor services, emphas more
NuScale Power Submits Comments on NRC Draft Regulatory Summary
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- NuScale Power LLC, Corvallis, Oregon, has issued a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding its draft regulatory issue summary on combined license review performance and reporting. The letter was prompted by a notice published in the Federal Register on Sept. 3, 2025, inviting feedback on the draft document.
In the communication, NuScale outlines several key points for the NRC to consider. The organization emphasizes the importance of clarity a more
Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing Calls for Stronger FDA Guidelines on Non-Opioid Pain Treatments
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP), St. Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the Development of Non-Opioid Analgesics for Chronic Pain. The organization expressed gratitude for the FDA's efforts to decrease opioid reliance in chronic pain management while urging the agency to enhance specific aspects of its guidance.
PROP emphasized the importance of requiring functional im more
Poulsbo Mayor Erickson Stresses Olympic National Park Vital Role in Regional Economic Activity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Poulsbo (Washington) Mayor Rebecca Erickson has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service regarding Docket No. NPS-2025-0037, emphasizing the importance of stable staffing and funding for improving visitor services. The letter highlights the city's strategic position as a gateway to the Olympic National Park, which plays a vital role in driving local and regional economic activity.
Poulsbo serves as a critical juncture for many travelers heading to th more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Urges Bureau of Land Management to Uphold Conservation Policies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Chandra Rosenthal, director of Rocky Mountain Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), Silver Spring, Maryland, has addressed a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to retain and fully implement the Public Lands Rule, also known as the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. Adopted in 2024, this rule aims to enhance BLM's multiple use mission by safeguarding land health and resilience.
The Public Lands Rule is ge more
Safari Club International Advocates for Grant of Bontebok Import Permits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Safari Club International (SCI) has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service urging the agency to approve applications for importing sport-hunted bontebok from South Africa. The organization, which represents approximately 100,000 members, believes that regulated hunting plays a crucial role in the conservation efforts for the bontebok species and fosters economic incentives for habitat protection.
In its letter addressed to the federal agency, S more
Safari Club International Calls for Enhanced Consideration of Foreign Conservation Efforts in Policy Evaluations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Safari Club International (SCI) submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's Policy for Evaluation of Conservation Efforts When Making Listing Decisions (PECE). In its communication, SCI expressed support for the PECE, asserting that it aligns with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and provides a structured framework to evaluate conservation endeavors that have yet to yield measurable results. However, SCI also highlighted areas more
Sierra Club Submits Comments to National Park Service on Visitor Services Improvement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Sierra Club, Oakland, California, has issued a public comment letter to the National Park Service regarding its request for information under Executive Order 14314, titled "Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks." The organization emphasizes the importance of keeping national parks public, accessible, and inviting to all, drawing on over a century of advocacy to protect these vital lands.
In its letter, the Sierra Club outlines several prioriti more
The Mountaineers Advocate for Improved Visitor Services in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Mountaineers, a nonprofit outdoor education and conservation organization in Seattle, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) advocating for enhanced visitor services across national parks. The organization expressed longstanding commitment to protecting outdoor experiences and community involvement in the management of public lands.
In the letter, The Mountaineers emphasized their deep-rooted connection to the national par more
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA to Enhance Non-Opioid Analgesic Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals, Chatham, New Jersey, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for central nervous system disorders, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing support for the agency's draft guidance regarding the development of non-opioid analgesics for chronic pain. The draft guidance, announced September 11, 2025, seeks to modernize the approach to drug development targeting this pressing health is more
Trust for Public Land Urges Increased Investment in National Park Staffing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Trust for Public Land, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) in response to its request for information on "Improving Visitor Services in National Parks." The organization emphasized that the national parks are vital not only as natural landmarks but also as reflections of America's history and cultural identity.
In its letter, the Trust for Public Land outlined its mission to create parks and protect land, more
U.S. Association for the Study of Pain Submits Comments on FDA Guidance for Non-Opioid Analgesics
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Association for the Study of Pain (USASP), Annapolis, Maryland, representing approximately 1,000 pain researchers and clinicians, has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its Draft Guidance for Industry on the development of non-opioid analgesics for chronic pain. The association commends the FDA's balanced approach to promoting safe alternatives to opioids while emphasizing the need for guidance that reflects the comp more
U.S. Pain Foundation Urges FDA to Prioritize Non-Opioid Pain Therapies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Pain Foundation, West Hartford, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration in response to the agency's draft guidance on the development of non-opioid analgesics for chronic pain. The foundation, which advocates for individuals affected by chronic pain, emphasizes the urgent need for effective treatment options amid ongoing concerns surrounding opioid prescriptions.
In the letter, the foundation expresses appreciation f more
University of Michigan Research Center Director Flags Critical Issues with FDA Chronic Pain Analgesics Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Daniel J. Clauw, chronic pain and fatigue research center director at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's draft guidance for the development of non-opioid analgesics for chronic pain. The letter addresses several critical issues with the proposed classifications and treatment approaches outlined in the FDA document.
The academic applauded the agency's official recogni more
Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Director Official Urges NPS to Balance Park Preservation with Access, Investment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Redge B. Johnson, director of Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office at the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) expressing support for enhancing visitor services at the nation's national parks. The letter highlights the necessity of balancing park preservation with appropriate access, investment, and flexibility, especially in light of Executive Order 14314, which emphasizes improvi more
Washington Trails Association Calls on NPS to Bolster Workforce and Enhance Park Accessibility
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Washington Trails Association (WTA), Seattle, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Park Service (NPS) advocating for improved visitor services in light of significant staffing challenges faced by the agency. The letter, submitted through the agency's public comment portal, addresses the urgent need for NPS to bolster its workforce and enhance accessibility to national parks.
In the correspondence, WTA emphasizes the vital role that federal employees play more
CARY, North Carolina, Nov. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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Artificial intelligence, authentic risk: AI-powered threats to soar, warn anti-fraud professionals
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AI has changed the rules of deception. What once took a skilled fraudster hours or days now takes a model seconds. Just in time for International Fraud Awareness Week 2025, Nov. 16 - 22, a new cross-industry survey of more
