WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Anthony Sardella, founder and chairman of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Innovation Center, from an Oct. 8, 2025, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Closing Loopholes that Kill American Patients": * * * Good morning, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee: My name is Tony Sardella, and I serve as the , a non-profit, public benefit corporation in St. Louis; API  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by John Bailey, a non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an Oct. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "AI's Potential to Support Patients, Workers, Children, and Families": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the committee, thank you for the invitation to participate in this important hearing. My name is John Bailey, and I am a senior more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Harriet P. Pearson, managing principal at Axia Advisory LLC, from an Oct. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "AI's Potential to Support Patients, Workers, Children, and Families": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appreciate your commitment to thoughtfully examining AI's implicati more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Juliet Schor, a sociology professor at Boston College, from an Oct. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "AI's Potential to Support Patients, Workers, Children, and Families": * * * Good morning Dr. Cassidy, Senator Sanders and members of the Committee. I am honored to be back before this Committee to have the opportunity to discuss Artificial Intelligence. Thank you for the invitation.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Jennifer Ann Abruzzo, former general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, from an Oct. 8, 2025, hearing entitled "Labor Law Reform Part 1: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals": * * * Thank you and I appreciate the opportunity to speak with the HELP Committee today about the vital importance of protecting workers' rights in this country, including the fu more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Airlines for America (A4A) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing concerns regarding a proposed rulemaking that would add fentanyl testing to the drug-testing panel for safety-sensitive aviation employees. The organization underscores the importance of data-driven approaches to maintain high aviation safety standards while questioning the need for additional testing that may not yield meaningful benefits. In its let more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Ryan Wilson, chair of America First Policy Institute Minnesota State Chapter, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing support for rule changes that would mandate documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for registering to vote in federal elections. The leader argued that this critical reform is vital to preserving election integrity, claiming the current practice of relying solely on unverified attestation leaves voter rolls ex more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- America's Future Inc., North Port, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission emphasizing the need for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in the federal voter registration process. This initiative aligns with President Trump's Executive Order 14248, which was aimed at preserving the integrity of American elections. The organization, founded in 1946, has a mission that includes educating citizens about their rights and protecting th more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing support for the inclusion of fentanyl and norfentanyl in drug testing panels for safety-sensitive employees in the public transportation sector. The organization represents a $93 billion industry and plays a critical role in advocating for the safety and well-being of passengers and employees alike. In its communication to t more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO), Paris, France, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission regarding a petition by the America First Legal Foundation. The petition urges changes to the federal voter registration process to include a requirement for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, specifically requesting amendments to 11 CFR 9428.4. AARO represents Americans residing in over 40 countries, advocating for their voting more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 TNSLrpt) -- Cisco, San Jose, California, issued a report presenting comprehensive insights into global organizational readiness for artificial intelligence (AI) in 2025. The report emphasizes the evolving journey companies face to capture real and sustainable value from AI investments through strategic planning, infrastructure, and operational maturity. The analysis categorizes organizations into four readiness levels, with a consistent 13% to 14% group termed "Pacesetters"  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * German Minister of Culture Attacks US AI Companies in Latest Bout of Anti-American Rhetoric By Caden Hubbs In his latest bout of anti-Americanism, German Minister of Culture Wolfram Weimer used an appearance at the Frankfurt Book Fair as an opportunity to continue his relentless criticism of American innovation. Minister Weimer has long lamented the success of U.S. tech companies, making his disdain clear  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * New York's stalled AI bill would have blurred the line between disclosure and restriction While pitched as a transparency measure, Assembly Bill 8595 would have set a new, unusually high bar for compliance. By Gregory Ferenstein Earlier this year, New York state lawmakers advanced a proposal that would have required artificial intelligence developers to reveal the exact sources  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * AI Scribes Reduce Physician Burnout and Return Focus to the Patient By Mahima Samraik Physicians now spend more than half of their workdays at their computers documenting appointments--what their patients reported, the recommendations given, any future steps to take--in electronic health records. And increasing amounts of documentation time are driving mass burnout, pushing doc more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Australian Institute of Criminology issued a white paper assessing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and child sexual abuse (CSA), focusing on AI's use in both preventing and facilitating CSA. The report provides a comprehensive review of 33 empirical studies published from 2010 to 2024 that collectively examine AI tools used to detect, investigate, and disrupt CSA-related crimes, particularly child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and online offen more