WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Ben Batten, deputy director for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, from a Nov. 19, 2025, hearing on the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act (H.R. 1514): * * * Good morning, Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Committee. It is an honor and a privilege to address you this morning regarding House Resolution 1514, the propos more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christopher Sweetman, federal fisheries section leader for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, from a Nov. 19, 2025, hearing on the Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act (H.R. 5699): * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, thank you for the opportunity to testify on H more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following written testimony by Elizabeth Curda, director of education, workforce and income security at the Government Accountability Office, from a Nov. 20, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Outcomes for Disabled Veterans: Oversight of VA's Medical Disability Examination Office": * * * What GAO Found VA's Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) may require veterans filing more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Rosemary Jenks, co-founder and policy director for the Immigration Accountability Project, from a Nov. 19, 2025, hearing entitled "E-Verify: Ensuring Lawful Employment in America": * * * Chairman Mackenzie and Ranking Member Omar, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today about E-Verify. I am the Cofounder and Policy Director for the Immigration Acc more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christine Compton, director of strategic communications and advocacy and deputy general counsel for the Irvine Ranch Water District, from a Nov. 19, 2025, hearing on the Every Drop Counts Act (H.R. 338): * * * Thank you, Chair Hageman and Ranking Member Hoyle for scheduling this hearing and for inviting me to testify in support of H.R.338, the Every Drop Counts A more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The American Institute of Food Industry and Agricultural Biotechnology (ALAIAB), San Jose, Costa Rica, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing reservations about the classification of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). This communication emphasizes the complexity and ambiguity surrounding the existing definitions and potential implications for public health policy. The letter outlines that the NOVA classification system, which more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The American Olive Oil Producers Association, Fresno, and California Olive Oil Council and Olive Oil Commission of California, both of Clovis, have submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's request for information on ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Representing hundreds of American extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) growers and producers, these organizations emphasize that EVOO is critical for promoting health and combating more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Cranberry Institute (CI), Carver, Massachusetts, has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the proposed definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), emphasizing the need for a nutrient-dense approach in labeling food products. The organization, representing approximately 90% of U.S. cranberry growers, asserts that the designation of certain cranberry products as UPFs could confuse consumers and contradict existing nutrition p more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Demos, New York, has filed a public comment letter in opposition to the Department of Homeland Security's proposal to modify the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program System of Records (SAVE system). The letter argues that the proposed updates, which aim to include verification of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, pose serious risks to voter rights and data privacy. Demos has highlighted that the SAVE system was originally designed to process appli more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA), Marianna, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing concerns over the definitions of ultra-processed foods. The letter follows a Request for Information on this topic published by the Food and Drug Administration on July 25, 2025, which has raised critical discussions surrounding food classifications. In the letter, the FPPA emphasize more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 27 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA study finds AI scribes may reduce documentation time and improve physician well-being Study provides first rigorous evidence for AI scribe technology already deployed across thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide * Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to automatically document patient visits show promise in reducing the time physicians spend on paperwork and may improve t more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 27 (TNSxrep) -- The World Council of Credit Unions issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2025: * * * WOCCU Releases New White Paper on Ethical AI for Credit Unions International Advocacy provides practical examples for ways credit unions can deploy artificial intelligence in an ethical manner and not compromise their mission and values * World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) International Advocacy today released a whitepaper entitled Navigating the Ethical  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of 36 State Attorneys General Opposes Federal Ban on State AI Laws * On November 25, 2025, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 36 state attorneys general to Congressional leaders, urging them to reject proposals for a federal moratorium that would prohibit  more