SAN JOSE, California, June 12 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on June 11, 2026:
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Adobe Reports Record Q2 Results
* Adobe Raises FY26 Total Revenue and Non-GAAP EPS Targets
* AI-first ARR triples year over year and exceeds $500 million
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Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE), the global technology leader that unleashes creativity and productivity for individuals and businesses through innovative platforms and tools, today reported financial results for its second q more
Ahead of Committee Hearing on AI and the American Dream, Warren and Blumenthal Introduce the AI Bubble Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Committee Hearing on AI and the American Dream, Warren and Blumenthal Introduce the AI Bubble Transparency Act
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the AI Bubble Transparency Act, which w more
Americans for Financial Reform Endorses the Al Bubble Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following statement on June 11, 2026, by senior policy analyst Maya Jenkins on the Al Bubble Transparency Act:
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"The breakneck growth of the AI industry is largely being financed in the shadows, where private Wall Street more
Argonne and the Department of Energy Launch New Partnership to Speed Up U.S. Manufacturing Innovation
ARGONNE, Illinois, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Argonne and the Department of Energy launch new partnership to speed up U.S. manufacturing innovation
National Science-at-Scale Collaborative will connect industry, the Department of Energy and national laboratories to accelerate manufacturing innovation
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Argonne and DOE's Office of Critical Materials and Energy Innovation launched the National Science-at-Scale C more
As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill
Peters Secured $200 Million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Measures to Address PFAS Contamination in Michigan Communities
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The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee to strengthen U.S. natio more
At AI Hearing, Warren Probes Witnesses on National Security, Economic Risks of Unregulated Big Tech
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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At AI Hearing, Warren Probes Witnesses on National Security, Economic Risks of Unregulated Big Tech
Warren, committee members call for markup on bipartisan legislation to prevent advanced AI chips from flowing to China
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At today's hearing, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of more
Behind Every Overconfident Leader Might Be a 'Rational Sycophant,' Veteran U-M Game Theorists Find
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran U-M game theorists find
The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war. Or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft.
Meanwhile, there's been no shortage of aides who seek to simply flatter their bos more
Biotech Executives and Venture Capitalists Come to UMass Chan to Hear Faculty Start-up Pitches
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Biotech executives and venture capitalists come to UMass Chan to hear faculty start-up pitches
By Jim Fessenden
UMass Chan Medical School welcomed leaders from nearly two dozen venture capital firms, corporate venture groups, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and other industry organizations last month to hear new company pitches from faculty members. The event w more
Bistatic radar project aids space domain awareness research
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, June 12 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release:
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Bistatic radar project aids space domain awareness research
Backed by a research grant from the State of North Dakota, UND's new bistatic radar will support student research, space domain awareness and the University's growing national security role
On June 4, 2026, UND's newest space domain awareness research project rose into view above campus as cranes lifted two antennas onto th more
Boston Consulting Group Report Finds European Consumers Continue to Reduce Spending
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- European Consumers Are Still Cutting Back - A report from Boston Consulting Group, Massachusetts - June 2026 (13 pages)
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Boston Consulting Group issued a report examining consumer sentiment and spending behavior across 11 European countries amid persistent economic uncertainty. Based on a survey of more than 20,000 consumers, the report explores financial pressures, purchasing priorities, brand preferences, health-related consumption trends, and emerging s more
Comcast Business Makes Cybersecurity Simple for Small Businesses With Nationwide Launch of SecurityEdge Preferred
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Comcast Business Makes Cybersecurity Simple for Small Businesses with Nationwide Launch of SecurityEdge(TM) Preferred
Enterprise-grade, AI-powered threat detection, embedded directly in the Comcast Business network, now available to small businesses nationwide
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Comcast Business, the nation's largest provider of connectivity to small businesses, today announc more
Common Sense Media Reports Widespread AI Adoption Among Tweens, Teens
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- AI Use by Tweens and Teens - A report from Common Sense Media, San Francisco, California - June 2026 (63 pages)
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Common Sense Media issued a report examining how children and teenagers in the U.S. are using artificial intelligence and the role it is increasingly playing in their daily lives. Based on a national survey of young people ages 9 to 17, the report explores patterns of AI use, educational and personal applications, safety awareness, and potential more
CrowdStrike Named the Frost Radar Leader in Cloud and Application Runtime Security for Second Consecutive Time
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 11, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named the Frost Radar(TM) Leader in Cloud and Application Runtime Security for Second Consecutive Time
CrowdStrike ranked highest in Growth and Innovation among all vendors as runtime-first security becomes the standard for cloud and AI workload protection
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CrowdStrike ( more
Experian Modernizes the Traditional Manual Employment Verification Process
COSTA MESA, California, June 12 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Experian modernizes the traditional manual employment verification process
Experian Verify(TM) for research verification combines a secure online form and conversational AI agent to deliver faster, more flexible and efficient employment verification
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Experian(R), a global data and technology company, today announced the launch of Experian Verify(TM) for re more
Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: A Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact
What does it look like to learn from faculty who are actively shaping their fields?
At Calvin, professors aren't just teaching--they're researching, publishing, presenting, and contributing to conversations happening across the globe. From local communities to international conferences, our faculty are bringing expertise, curio more
FIS Takes Two WatersTechnology Asia Awards, Validating Cloud-Native Approach to Capital Markets
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 12 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release:
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FIS Takes Two WatersTechnology Asia Awards, Validating Cloud-Native Approach to Capital Markets
* FIS has been named a winner in two categories at the 2026 WatersTechnology Asia Awards, its third consecutive year of recognition from the program.
* FIS Post Trade Processing Platform won Best Back-Office Platform, recognized for its cloud-native architecture and ability to support ca more
Gartner Says Data Center Electricity Consumption to Grow 26% in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 12 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says Data Center Electricity Consumption to Grow 26% in 2026
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* Data Center Electricity Consumption to Reach 565TWh in 2026, Up 26% Year-Over-Year
* AI-Optimized Servers to Account for 31% of Data Center Power Consumption in 2026
* AI-Optimized Server Power Consumption to Surpass That of Conventional Servers in 2027
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Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today introduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). The targeted, bipartis more
HSBC Urges Incorporation of Innovation and Collaboration in Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- HSBC, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing proposed amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program rules. The letter responds to the notices of proposed rulemaking under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and outlines recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness and modernity of AML more
Institute of International Bankers Seeks Clarity on Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, has submitted public comment letters to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The submissions address a joint notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at amending anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements for banks su more
Institute of International Bankers Urges Clarity and Flexibility in FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The proposed amendments aim to modernize and improve FinCEN's Bank Secrecy Act program framework pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.
Central to the IIB's comments is the more
Keysight Joins Siemens Digital Industries Software Solution Partner Program as a Software and Technology Partner
SANTA ROSA, California, June 12 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Joins Siemens Digital Industries Software Solution Partner Program as a Software and Technology Partner
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) joins the Siemens Digital Industries Software Technology Partner Program. The collaboration gives customers access to Keysight Eggplant Test, an AI-driven test automation more
Lehigh University announces sale of 91.3 WLVR-FM license to Lehigh Valley Public Media
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, June 12 -- Lehigh University issued the following news:
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Lehigh University announces sale of 91.3 WLVR-FM license to Lehigh Valley Public Media
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Lehigh University has entered into an agreement to sell the Federal Communications Commission broadcast license for 91.3 WLVR-FM to its long-standing partner Lehigh Valley Public Media (LVPM). The agreement signals the shift in student learning outcomes related to digital content creation.
"Lehigh's collaboration with more
Lockton Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Increases to $4.5 Billion
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 12 -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news on June 11, 2026:
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Lockton Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Increases to $4.5 Billion
Lockton, the world's largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2026, with global revenue increasing 12% year over year to approximately $4.5 billion, including 11% organic growth, reflecting sustained momentum across the business and continued investmen more
Mexico: PEN International Alarmed by Escalating Attacks on Journalists and Critical Voices
LONDON, England, June 12 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Mexico: PEN International alarmed by escalating attacks on journalists and critical voices
'Mexico is experiencing a worrying moment for freedom of expression. Attacks against journalists, smear campaigns, threats, and the use of legal mechanisms to restrict reporting create a chilling effect that affects society. Authorities have a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for the practice of journalism', said B more
NIH Research Establishes New Framework for the Role of Senescence in Aging
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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NIH research establishes new framework for the role of senescence in aging
First large-scale atlas of senescent cells could help inform future therapies for age-related diseases.
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A research consortium funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)has established a new framework to identify and catalog senescent cells - cells that stop d more
Prosperity Advances to Number 17 on Accounting Today's 2026 Wealth Magnets List
NEW YORK, June 12 -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, issued the following news:
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Prosperity Advances to Number 17 on Accounting Today's 2026 Wealth Magnets List
Prosperity, an EisnerAmper Company, was named by Accounting Today as a "Top Firm for Assets Under Management (AUM)." The firm rose ten positions from last year to number 17, driven by client growth, strategic geographic expansion, and investment in talent.
Prosperity (with more
Quadient Unlocks Smarter Cash Flow Management With New AI-Driven Dashboard
MILFORD, Connecticut, June 12 -- Quadient issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Quadient Unlocks Smarter Cash Flow Management with New AI-Driven Dashboard
Quadient's new cash dashboard capability bridges the gap between accounts payable and accounts receivable and brings more efficiency and control to working capital management
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Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, today announced the addition more
Report Co-Authored by UDC Law Professor Examines Whether AI Can Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSxrep) -- The University of the District of Columbia issued the following news:
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New Report Co-Authored by UDC Law Professor Examines Whether AI Can Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Rachel Perrone
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in decisions that affect economic opportunity, a new report co-authored by University of the District of Columbia (UDC) David A. Clarke School of Law Professor Yvette N. A. Pappoe, warns that AI-driven systems are more
SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation at 30th Constitutional Convention
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
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SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Elected To AFL-CIO Executive Council, Leads Union Delegation At 30th Constitutional Convention
SAG-AFTRA capped a landmark week at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the AFL-CIO with a series of significant achievements for the entertainment and media industry, its workers and the broader labor mo more
SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss, and Jack Reed, D-RI, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Committee voted 18-9 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. Th more
Sedgwick Releases 2026 Catastrophe Season Playbook
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Releases 2026 Catastrophe Season Playbook
New guide highlights emerging CAT trends and field-tested strategies to strengthen people, processes and technology ahead of a complex season
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Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner has released the 2026 Catastrophe Season Playbook, a new guide that equips ins more
Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member Warren Secures Housing, Consumer Protection, and Corporate Transparency Provisions in NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026:
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Ranking Member Warren Secures Housing, Consumer Protection, and Corporate Transparency Provisions in NDAA
During the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Membe more
SovAI Supports Risk-Informed Microreactor Licensing Rule With Key Recommendations
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- SovAI Inc., headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, a U.S. developer of sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure including electrical generation for large-scale GPU computing facilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. SovAI emphasizes that Part 57's success is critical to enabling the domestic deployment of microreactors that support the nation's AI infrastructure, energy security, and grid resilience goals.
The co more
TechInHSR LLC Calls for Clear FDA Standards on Digital Health Technologies in Drug Trials
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- TechInHSR LLC, an AI research and regulatory compliance consulting firm located in Sunnyvale, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The letter responds to the FDA's Request for Information on advancing digital health technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations of drugs and biological products, urging the a more
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 12 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC doctoral candidate awarded prestigious doctoral fellowship
Amota Ataneka received one of 35 National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships
By Rodney Wilson, wilso4rn@ucmail.uc.edu
When Amota Ataneka first learned of the National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship, he didn't know it was one of the most prestigious awards for emerging scholars in education res more
UCLA Health Launches Research-Driven Center of Excellence to Evaluate AI Implementation in Health Care
LOS ANGELES, California, June 12 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA Health launches research-driven center of excellence to evaluate AI implementation in health care
Innovation hub dedicated to pioneering AI research in transformative medicine
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UCLA Health has announced the launch of a center committed to the real-world evaluation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety and implementation practices in health care through rigorous testing and innovative research more
Virginia Tech: What Happens When AI Writes Software Code? Researcher Will Use CAREER Award to Find Out
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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What happens when AI writes software code? Researcher will use CAREER award to find out
Muhammad Ali Gulzar, assistant professor of computer science, is studying how to keep artificial intelligence-generated software understandable, secure, and safe.
By Tonia Moxley
What happens when people no longer fully understand the software artificial intelligence (AI) creates?
That question is at the center of new resea more
Warren Presses Index Providers on Rule Changes to Rush SpaceX Shares Into Americans' Retirement Accounts
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Presses Index Providers on Rule Changes to Rush SpaceX Shares Into Americans' Retirement Accounts
Index Firms' Rule Changes Could Rapidly Add SpaceX to Major Stock Indexes while Waiving Investor Protections
"(C)hanges may enable a scheme of financial engineering that rigs America's capital markets in favor of more
Wolfsberg Group Urges Clearer Anti-Money Laundering Program Rules for Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Wolfsberg Group, a global association of banks headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program requirements. The letter also addresses related proposed revisions from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insuranc more
Yale College Graduate to Study AI and Society as Lafayette Fellow
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 12 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Yale College graduate to study AI and society as Lafayette Fellow
Stella Choi, a 2026 Yale graduate, is among 30 American students named as the first cohort of Lafayette fellows, a new scholarship that aims to deepen the academic and cultural exchange between France and the U.S.
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Stella Choi '26, a recent graduate of Yale College, will be part of the first cohort of Lafayette fellows, a new scholarship cre more
A Defining First: The University of Miami's Inaugural International Vascular Congress
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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A Defining First: The University of Miami's Inaugural International Vascular Congress
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The inaugural International Vascular Congress under the University of Miami banner convened global experts to highlight evidence-driven care, emerging technologies and the future of venous disease treatment.
The 24th International Vascular Congress (IVC) marked a pivotal moment for the University more
AI and generative design class debuts at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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AI and generative design class debuts at Ohio State
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When Gaetan Robillard arrived at The Ohio State University last August, he was excited about the opportunities awaiting him. Ten months later, he is teaching one of the university's new AI-focused classes: DESIGN 5193, AI and Generative Design - the first in the design department.
"The field is very narrow in France, where I came from," said Robillard, ass more
AI and the Economy Initiative builds momentum with second workshop
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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AI and the Economy Initiative builds momentum with second workshop
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping society, creating new challenges and opportunities across business, policy and everyday life. To help address these issues, Penn State researchers recently launched the AI and the Economy Initiative, bringing together experts from across disciplines more
America's Credit Unions Urge FinCEN to Adopt Risk-Based Standards in Anti-Money Laundering Programs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- America's Credit Unions, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. The credit unions' advocacy group emphasizes the need for modernization through effective risk-based compliance and warns against burdensome, technical requirements that could detract from focusing on higher-risk activities.
The more
American Sportfishing Association Urges Modernization of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Sportfishing Association, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at amending the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The association advocates for updating the rule, originally established in 2008, to better reflect advances in technology, scientific understanding, and operational realities.
ASA emph more
Army Reserve civil affairs Soldiers leverage AI to sharpen skills in simulated environments
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve civil affairs Soldiers leverage AI to sharpen skills in simulated environments
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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - In modern conflict, understanding the local population is just as critical as navigating physical terrain.
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, with B Company, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, navigated these complexities during an internal validation training exercise more
At the Intersection of Data, Ethics and Impact
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 11 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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At the Intersection of Data, Ethics and Impact
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Before becoming a leader in global data privacy, Terrance Reeves '01 originated from Warren County, North Carolina, where he was raised in a single-parent household as the middle child. His mother, who had a career in education for more than 30 years, instilled in him the value of education and hard work.
"Warren County, at the time when I g more
ATU Alumna Earns Acclaim at International Conference
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Alumna Earns Acclaim at International Conference
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Shruti Bhandari, a 2026 graduate of Arkansas Tech University, won two best presenter awards at the 2026 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) World Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things Congress May 20-22 in Seattle, Wash.
Bhandari earned recognition for her research projects entitled "Multimodal Neuromorphic Computi more
AV Signs MOU with Taiwan's Ubiqconn to Develop Common Controller Ecosystem for Taiwan's Indigenous UAS Program
MONROVIA, California, June 11 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV Signs MOU with Taiwan's Ubiqconn to Develop Common Controller Ecosystem for Taiwan's Indigenous UAS Program
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN, June 11, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global defense technology leader, today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ubiqconn Technology Inc. ("Ubiqconn"), a Taiwan-based rugged controller and more
Brown professors devise course to explore generative AI in computer science education
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown professors devise course to explore generative AI in computer science education
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Anthropic launched Claude Code last year, the AI coding tool set off an earthquake in the computer programming world.
Suddenly, users could simply outline a task in plain English, and an autonomous Claude Code agent could whip up workable code in minutes, sometimes seconds. So more
Can ancient bacteria help solve one of agriculture's biggest challenges?
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Can ancient bacteria help solve one of agriculture's biggest challenges?
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In search of a natural replacement for synthetic fertilizers, South Dakota State University is
leading research that aims to harness the power of ancient -even mystical -bacteria.
During the Archaen Eon -roughly 4 billion years ago -the Earth was a lifeless planet. The atmosphere lacked oxygen, and there were few, more
Can theatre improve youth mental health? Miami professor aims to find out
OXFORD, Ohio, June 11 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Can theatre improve youth mental health? Miami professor aims to find out
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Can theatre have a positive impact on mental health? This is the question that Miami University's Matt Omasta, professor and chair of the Department of Theatre, has been tasked with answering after being approached by the Imagination Stage, a theatre company that specializes in the performing arts and professional theatre education for young a more
CFA Institute Survey Finds Investors Strongly Support Quarterly Reporting, Oppose Reducing Disclosure Requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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CFA Institute Survey Finds Investors Strongly Support Quarterly Reporting, Oppose Reducing Disclosure Requirements
Investors view quarterly reporting as essential to transparency and efficient markets in an era of artificial intelligence
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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today released new r more
CH Labs Submits Public Comment on FDA's AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- CH Labs LLC, headquartered in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration in response to the agency's request for information concerning the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The program aims to incorporate artificial intelligence tools into early-phase clinical trial design and monitoring.
CH Labs offered input on the pilot's design rather than applying for participation, which i more
Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways UC Davis is Changing the World
DAVIS, California, June 11 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Checking in With Chancellor May: 10 Ways UC Davis is Changing the World
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To the UC Davis community:
As we transition into summer and graduation season, we are also marking two important milestones: the 100th anniversary of the first four-year undergraduate class at UC Davis and the 250th anniversary of the United States. Though separated by 150 years, both events reflect a shared belief in in more
Clean Ocean Action Urges NOAA to Maintain North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Protections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Clean Ocean Action, Long Branch, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. The coalition expressed concerns about potential deregulatory actions that could weaken protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the U.S. East Coast.
Clean Ocean Action highlighted the species' ongoing vulnerability despite some positive trend more
Cleveland Clinic Endorses FDA's AI Pilot Program to Improve Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program; Request for Information." The healthcare system expressed support for the FDA's initiative to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance the efficiency, safety, and clinical decision-making processes involved in early-phase clinical trials.
In its feedback, more
Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards Endorses FinCEN's Reform While Advocating Industry Standards for Compliance Testing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards, a Washington D.C.-based industry coalition of fintechs, digital asset firms, and community banks, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The letter expresses support for FinCEN's proposed rulemaking aimed at modernizing Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs while urging recognition and adoption of industry-led stand more
Combination Products Coalition Urges FDA to Clarify Digital Health Technology Guidelines for Clinical Drug Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Combination Products Coalition, headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on advancing the use of Digital Health Technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter outlines regulatory challenges, recommends agency actions, and proposes areas where further guidance would support wider adoption of DHTs in clinical drug dev more
CSNK2A1 Foundation Urges FDA to Prioritize Drug Repurposing for Ultra-Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The CSNK2A1 Foundation, based in Burlingame, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the agency's request for information regarding drug repurposing for unmet medical needs. The foundation emphasized the importance of repurposing FDA-approved drugs to address conditions with limited or no commercial incentive, particularly rare and ultra-rare neurodevelopmental disorders such as Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome.
The more
Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech at the Caspian Policy Center's Trans-Caspian Forum. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below.
Daines' remarks as prepared for delivery:
Thank you Ambassador Hoagland for that kind introduction and for your long career working to build America' more
DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027 Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48979) on June 9, 2026, entitled "DHS Budget Request Analysis - FY2027:"
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Figure 22. USCIS Annual Gross Discretionary Budget Authority
Source: CRS analysis of the USCIS Fiscal Year 2027 Congressional Justification, Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of the U.S.
Government: Appendi more
DIMA'S 2026 Annual Report Shows Consumer Engagement With Music Streaming Continues to Soar
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Digital Media Association issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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DIMA'S 2026 ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT WITH MUSIC STREAMING CONTINUES TO SOAR
* 94% of streamers like or love their streaming services;
* 50% of streamers listen to streaming services every day;
* Streamers are spending 27% more on recorded music, including streaming subscriptions, than 5 years ago;
* Global music streaming revenues have reached over $22BN, around more
Dr. Fadi Sibai to become Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Dr. Fadi Sibai to become Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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Ogden College of Science and Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr. Fadi Sibai will serve as the next Director of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Kentucky University.
Dr. Sibai received his bachelor's degree in Electrical (Computer) Engineering at the University of Texas at Austi more
Driving Demand: How Strategic PR Keeps RVing Top-of-Mind and Fills the Sales Funnel
HERNDON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Driving Demand: How Strategic PR Keeps RVing Top-of-Mind and Fills the Sales Funnel
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Securing positive media coverage for the RV industry is about far more than just getting a logo on a screen or a quote in an article. It is a strategic imperative that directly impacts the industry's bottom line. In today's crowded media landscape, earned media placements are essential for k more
DXC and Anthropic Announce Multi-Year Global Alliance to Bring AI into Mission-Critical Enterprise Systems
ASHBURN, Virginia, June 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC and Anthropic Announce Multi-Year Global Alliance to Bring AI into Mission-Critical Enterprise Systems
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ASHBURN, VA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 11, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a multi-year global partnership with Anthropic, the AI safety company a more
Enveil Urges FinCEN to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Through Privacy Enhancing Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Enveil, Fulton, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crime Enforcement Network urging the agency to modernize the U.S. anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regulatory framework. The company emphasizes the need for cross-sector data collaboration enabled by Privacy Enhancing Technologies to effectively combat financial crime in an increasingly complex environment.
Founded in 2016 by former U.S. Intelligence Community m more
FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13245) by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Devices
Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications are increasingly used in health care, including for financial, administrative, and clinical purposes. They hold the promise of increased efficiency, improved quality of care, and better health outcomes, while simultaneously challengin more
Fifth Third Expanding Free Wills Program to Texas, Arizona, and California, Surpassing $10B in Protected Estate Value
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release:
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Fifth Third Expanding Free Wills Program to Texas, Arizona, and California, Surpassing $10B in Protected Estate Value
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CINCINNATI -Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announced that it will expand its industry-first free wills program to hundreds of thousands of additional customers when it completes the integration of Comerica in September, building on strong first-year adoption more
Financial & International Business Association Urges FinCEN to Strengthen AML/CFT Program Modernization With Clear Standards and Flexibility
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial and International Business Association Inc., headquartered in Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding proposed regulatory revisions aimed at modernizing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements for financial institutions.
FIBA expressed support for the agency's intent to implement components mandated by the Anti-Mone more
Finseca Urges Labor Department to Expand Protections for Lifetime Income Options in Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Finseca, a trade association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing support for the agency's proposed regulation titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." The letter highlights the importance of clarifying fiduciary responsibilities in selecting designated investment alternatives in employer-sponsored retirement plans, particularly emphasizing the inclusion of life more
FIRE endorses Senate bill that would prevent government coercion of protected speech
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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FIRE endorses Senate bill that would prevent government coercion of protected speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression supports a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden that would prevent the federal government from strong-arming private parties into censoring protected expression.
The "Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucrati more
Five students chosen to represent Clemson at ACC Meeting of the Minds
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Five students chosen to represent Clemson at ACC Meeting of the Minds
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Creative Inquiry
Five Clemson students from a variety of disciplines were chosen to represent the University at the 20 th annual ACC Meeting of the Minds Undergraduate Research Conference this spring at Florida State University. The conference, which is sponsored by the ACC Academic Consortium, celebrates undergraduate research and more
Florida Harbor Pilots Association Proposes Changes to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Tallahassee, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service concerning the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at amending the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The FHPA, representing nearly 100 state-licensed pilots who navigate over 90 percent of large ocean-going vessels in international trade along Florida's waterways, presented detailed recommendations to modern more
Florida State University names Jonathan Fozard vice president for Information Technology Services
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University names Jonathan Fozard vice president for Information Technology Services
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Florida State University has appointed Jonathan Fozard as vice president for Information Technology Services (ITS).
Since joining Florida State University in 2020, Fozard has played a key role in advancing the university's technology strategy. He brings more than 26 years of experience leading technolo more
Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill
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Bill Includes Gillibrand's Provisions To Increase Oversight of The Military's Use Of AI, Ban Insider Trading And Prediction Market Manipulation By Defense Personnel, And Improve Military Justice
Bill Also Authorizes $161 Million For New York Priorities
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Com more
GPT-5.5, Codex and Clemson-hosted models give researchers new options for AI-assisted work
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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GPT-5.5, Codex and Clemson-hosted models give researchers new options for AI-assisted work
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The rise of AI agents and advanced reasoning models signals a shift from simple software support to systems that can help move complex research work forward. Systems can now write and test code, search documentation, interact with external tools and carry out multi-step t more
Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
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WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today introduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). The targeted, bipartisan bill would restore online competition and more
House China Committee Chairman Moolenaar: China Exploits America's Open Society in AI Debates
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Moolenaar: China Exploits America's Open Society in AI Debates
In a new report, OpenAI has published findings that show that individuals in China recently attempted to use ChatGPT to generate messaging against the America's use of tariffs, and the developm more
IBM and ServiceNow Expand Collaboration to Unlock Enterprise Data for AI at Scale
ARMONK, New York, June 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and ServiceNow Expand Collaboration to Unlock Enterprise Data for AI at Scale
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ARMONK, N.Y., and SANTA CLARA, Calif. - June 11, 2026 \- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today announced an expanded collaboration to address two of the biggest barriers blocking enterprise AI at scale: the AI-ready data problem and the legacy more
In tomorrow's AI economy, what's the role of humans?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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In tomorrow's AI economy, what's the role of humans?
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. June 11, 2026 - As artificial intelligence capabilities advance, economic and technological progress is being decoupled from human biology for the first time in history. In a new working paper, " Some Simple Economics of AGI," MIT Sloan School of Management researcher Christia more
InSilicoTrials Submits Public Comment Letter to FDA on AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- InSilicoTrials, a cloud-based technology platform headquartered in Trieste, Italy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information for the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company detailed recommendations to support the pilot's pragmatic, standards-based implementation, drawing from its experience in mechanistic and machine learning models applied to drug more
International Society for CNS Clinical Trials Calls for Clarified FDA Digital Health Technology Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology (ISCTM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's request for information on advancing the use of digital health technologies (DHTs) in drug and biological product clinical investigations. Drawing on its expertise in central nervous system (CNS) research, the independent organization highlighted regulatory more
ITI: Congress Must Protect U.S. Tech Stack and Bolster American AI Leadership
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI: Congress Must Protect U.S. Tech Stack and Bolster American AI Leadership
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WASHINGTON - In testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance, global tech trade association ITI's Senior Vice President and Counsel Mike Flyn more
Jack Technology collaborates with Siemens to advance intelligent apparel manufacturing with Industrial AI and humanoid robotics
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Jack Technology collaborates with Siemens to advance intelligent apparel manufacturing with Industrial AI and humanoid robotics
* Industrial sewing equipment leader has selected Siemens' technologies to support its shift toward intelligent, AI-enabled apparel manufacturing, applying low more
Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Jinhua Zhao named head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning
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Jinhua Zhao MCP '04, SM '04, PhD '09 has been appointed head of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), effective July 1. Zhao is the Class of 1941 Professor of Cities and Transportation at MIT.
In making the announcement, dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning Hashim Sarkis noted t more
Judson Althoff Joins GE Aerospace Board of Directors
EVENDALE, Ohio, June 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release:
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Judson Althoff Joins GE Aerospace Board of Directors
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CINCINNATI - June 11, 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) today announced Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft's Commercial Business, will join its Board of Directors.
H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., GE Aerospace C more
Media Tip Sheet: Use of AI in K-12 Classrooms
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Use of AI in K-12 Classrooms
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WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping K-12 classrooms across the country, with teachers using it for tasks such as developing lesson plans, organizing data, and giving students feedback on assignments.
Similarly, the Trump administration is encouraging school districts and education to use AI, stating that it would revolutionize more
Meredith Meyer Grelli Named Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Meredith Meyer Grelli Named Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President
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Meredith Meyer Grelli has been appointed Carnegie Mellon University's inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship and associate vice president, effective July 1, 2026.
Currently serving as managing director and interim executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (opens in new window), a more
Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Padilla Lead Effort to Fight Back Against Voter Suppression and Misuse of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Elections
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and California's U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced legislation to protect voters in the face of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and recent attacks on voting by the Trump Administration.
The Fraudulent Artif more
Miami Dade College Foundation Inducts New Alumni Hall of Fame Class and Announces Board Leadership
MIAMI, Florida, June 11 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Miami Dade College Foundation Inducts New Alumni Hall of Fame Class and Announces Board Leadership
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Annual Celebration Raises More Than $1 Million for Student Scholarships
MIAMI, FL -June 11, 2026 - The Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation (MDCF) welcomed alumni, community leaders, donors, supporters and new board members to the Loews Coral Gables Hotel on June 5 for its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induct more
MISMO Releases FRAME: Framework for AI Governance in Mortgage Lending
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, posted the following news:
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MISMO Releases FRAME: Framework for AI Governance in Mortgage Lending
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MISMO (r), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the launch of the MISMO Framework for Responsible AI in the Mortgage Ecosystem (FRAME), an AI governance toolkit designed to help mortgage companies of all sizes establish policies, procedures, more
MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT affiliates win 2026 Hertz Foundation Fellowships
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The Hertz Foundation announced that it awarded 2026 fellowships to three current MIT students as well as an incoming graduate student. They are: Annika Marschner, Alvin Q. Meng, Zachary S. Siegel, and Matthew Wanta.
The prestigious science and technology award provides each recipient with five years of financial support -a st more
Nareit Urges IRS for Updated Guidance on REIT Asset Tests and Related Tax Issues
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Nareit, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service focusing on priority issues for the 2026-27 IRS Priority Guidance Plan. The organization, which represents real estate investment trusts and related real estate companies, outlined a series of recommendations aimed at clarifying and modernizing the IRS's approach to REIT tax rules, particularly concerning asset tests, income characteriza more
National Academy of Medicine to Convene Workshop on Preparing for a Future of AI-Enabled Biology
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine to Convene Workshop on Preparing for a Future of AI-Enabled Biology
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), in collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), will convene a two-day workshop on August 11-12, 2026, examining how advances in artificial intelligence more
National Anti-Vivisection Society Urges Food & Drug Administration, International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing preparations for the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation. NAVS urged the FDA and ICCR to accelerate the global transition from animal testing to modern, human-relevant safety assessment methods in cosmetics regulation.
The organization recommended that ICCR proactively update its annex more
National Ocean Industries Association, EnerGeo Alliance Advocate for Technology-Based Alternatives to Speed Limits in North Atlantic Right Whale Protection
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Ocean Industries Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., and EnerGeo Alliance, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service. Their feedback addresses the advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, published in March 2026.
NOIA and EnerGeo, representing offshore energy and energy geoscience indus more
NEMA Welcomes Nine New Members as Surging Electricity Demand Transforms America's Energy Landscape
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Welcomes Nine New Members as Surging Electricity Demand Transforms America's Energy Landscape
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ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced the addition of nine companies to its membership, further strengthening the electrondustry's ability to meet rapidly growing electricity demand and m more
New Data Center, Student Collaboration Space Put People at the Heart of Computer Science
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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New Data Center, Student Collaboration Space Put People at the Heart of Computer Science
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The Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of California San Diego unveiled a new on-site data center that will accelerate computing and artificial intelligence research advances, while giving graduate students and other computer science researchers valuable, hands-on a more
New director, grants mark expansion of Engaged Engineering
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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New director, grants mark expansion of Engaged Engineering
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Opportunities for students to make a difference are on the rise in the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering as its Engaged Engineering initiative announces new leadership and grant awards that will create enhanced pathways for community-engaged learning.
Launched in collaboration with Cornell's David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement in 2 more
NMSU computer science undergraduate research experience leads students toward Ph.D.
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 11 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU computer science undergraduate research experience leads students toward Ph.D.
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New Mexico State University computer science students were among 120 attending the inaugural in-person workshop and research showcase for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Undergraduate Research to Ph.D. (UR2PhD) program in New Orleans in late April.
NMSU is a designated institutional partner of more
Notabene Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Recognize Outcomes-Based Anti-Money Laundering Programs and Innovative Compliance Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Notabene Inc., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The communication emphasizes the significance of restoring a substantive, outcomes-based definition of effective AML/CFT programs, alongside formally recognizing innovative compliance technologies within the regulatory framework.
Notabene, ope more
Ocean Systems Supports FinCEN's Proposed Rule to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Compliance With AI Integration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ocean Systems Inc., Miami, Florida, has expressed support for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's proposed rulemaking aimed at reforming the countering financing of terrorism programs. Ocean Systems underscores the importance of the proposal's shift from process-oriented compliance to demonstrable program effectiveness, emphasizing the role of innovative technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in achieving regulatory objectives.
Ocean Systems detailed its more
Ohio State institute brings high school teachers to campus to guide students' career paths
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State institute brings high school teachers to campus to guide students' career paths
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More than 75 Columbus City Schools teachers visited The Ohio State University's campus last week to brainstorm solutions to problems that affect high school students.
The teachers' campus visit was part of Ohio State's STEAMM Rising initiative, a collaboration with the city of Columbus and the Columbus City Schools to more
OU Receives $11.5 Million NIH Award to Establish Statewide Immunoengineering Research Center
NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Receives $11.5 Million NIH Award to Establish Statewide Immunoengineering Research Center
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NORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma has received an $11.5 million award from the National Institutes of Health to establish the Oklahoma Center of ImmunoEngineering, a new research center designed to accelerate the study and treatment of diseases rooted in the immune system.
The five-year Phase I award more
Paradigm Operations, Hyperliquid Urge Clarity on Stablecoin Compliance Rules
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Paradigm Operations LP, San Francisco, California, and Hyperliquid Policy Center, based in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter today to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act that sets anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The comments outline key areas where the age more
Plus Nature Urges NOAA Fisheries to Strengthen Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Plus Nature LLC, a Wilmington, North Carolina-based environmental organization, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasizes the need to modernize whale protection through technological innovation without compromising existing saf more
Professor earns EXPy Award for computer science initiatives at home and abroad
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Professor earns EXPy Award for computer science initiatives at home and abroad
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Dr. Bob Allen loves showing his students how they can give back to the community through their computer science knowledge.
In April, he was awarded Mercer's 2025-26 EXPy Award for excellence in experiential learning in recognition of his outreach programs at home in Middle Georgia and abroad in South Africa. Dr. Allen received thre more
Public Knowledge Applauds JAWBONE Act Holding Government Accountable for Suppressing Free Speech
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release:
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Public Knowledge Applauds JAWBONE Act Holding Government Accountable for Suppressing Free Speech
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Today, Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced the "Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression (JAWBONE) Act" to give those who believe their voices were silenced at the behest of government pressure a pathway to recourse. The bill prohibits federa more
Recall Results Highlights Growing Threat of Fraud in Consumer Product Recalls, Calls for Stronger CPSC Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Recall Results, Maryland Heights, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing challenges in detecting and preventing fraud and abuse in consumer recall programs. The recall administrator detailed the evolution of recall fraud influenced by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the increased prevalence of online shopping.
According to the letter, the primary effective method to prevent recall fra more
Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Hold Federal Employees Accountable for AI Censorship
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Hold Federal Employees Accountable for AI Censorship
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Preventing AI Censorship Act to give American citizens the right to sue federal employees who violate their First Amendment rights through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Preventing AI Censorship Act extends the framework of R more
RIT Researchers Get Design Inspiration From Rescuing Neglected Media
ROCHESTER, New York, June 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media
How 50-year-old instructional television has implications for interactive learning today
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Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT's Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs. Recently, the researchers have been recovering late 20 more
Rowan University and Nebius collaborate to advance AI education and workforce development
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan University and Nebius collaborate to advance AI education and workforce development
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Glassboro, N.J. -In alignment with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's call for data-center companies to invest in the communities they serve and help create high-quality local jobs, Rowan University and Nebius, the AI cloud company, are working together to expand AI education and strengthen the state's innovation wor more
S K Y Co. Accelerates Secure AI Development With HPE Private Cloud AI
SPRING, Texas, June 11 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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S k y Co., Ltd. accelerates secure AI development with HPE Private Cloud AI
Japanese technology leader deploys secure, on-premises AI factory in one month to use sensitive data under strict governance
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Tokyo, Japan - HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced that S k y Co., Ltd. has deployed HPE Private Cloud AI, a turnkey AI factory solution that is part more
Sen. Dave Sokola Honored for 28 Years of Work in Education
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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Sen. Dave Sokola Honored for 28 Years of Work in Education
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CHARLOTTE -Sen. Dave Sokola, who has served more than three decades in the Delaware Senate, was recognized for distinguished service at the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting on June 6.
Valerie Greenhill, SREB president and Sen. Dave Sokola (DE) Sokola is currently more
South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance Urges NMFS to Modernize North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance, Charleston, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agency to update the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The organization advocates for a regulatory framework that better incorporates technological advances to protect the whale while easing unnecessary economic and operational impacts on the boating and fishing industries in South Carolina.
SCBFA represe more
Statement from Senator Kelly on National Defense Authorization Act Vote
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Senator Kelly on National Defense Authorization Act Vote
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Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement after voting against the Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in committee:
"My vote against this year's defense authorization came down to priorities. While families in Arizona and across more
Stevens Institute of Technology: How Stevens Professor Jia Mi Is Helping Advance the Future of Marine Energy
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 11 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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How Stevens Professor Jia Mi Is Helping Advance the Future of Marine Energy
Named a 2026 Offshore Technology Emerging Leader, Mi is tackling some of offshore energy's biggest challenges while preparing students for careers in ocean engineering
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Jia Mi, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as one more
Tokenpods Supports FinCEN's Outcomes-Based Compliance Overhaul With AI-Driven Blockchain Records
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Tokenpods Inc., a compliance-first programmable ownership infrastructure company headquartered in Oro Valley, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in response to FinCEN's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Tokenpods emphasizes support for the NPRM's shift to an outcomes-based effectiveness standard and urges the agency to clarify the treatment of blockchain-anchored AI compliance decision rec more
Trump's EPA Chief Will Not Protect Communities and Environment from Data Center Pollution
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Trump's EPA Chief Will Not Protect Communities and Environment from Data Center Pollution
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WASHINGTON -At an event hosted by Politico, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin today told an audience he would not push for nationwide environmental requirements or recommendations to protect communities from data center development.
Saying that data centers were being pain more
Turner Reports Measurable Progress Across ESG Priorities
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizConstruction] (TNSrep) -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Reports Measurable Progress Across ESG Priorities
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Turner Construction Company today released its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, which details how Turner is reducing environmental impacts, strengthening workforce well-being, supporting communities, and transforming project delivery through responsible business practices.
The report highlights more
U.S. Naval War College Students Develop AI Tool to Enhance Wargames, Assess Combat
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 11 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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U.S. Naval War College Students Develop AI Tool to Enhance Wargames, Assess Combat
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Two U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students working under the Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS) spent more than 300 hours to code an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to enhance wargames and aid combat assessment.
U.S. Army Maj. Anna Jones and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Sanko of CNWS' Halsey Bravo Group Advanced Re more
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Keke Palmer launch 5-year artist-in-residence collaboration
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and Keke Palmer launch 5-year artist-in-residence collaboration
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UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) is bringing Emmy winner Keke Palmer into its community fold for a new artist-in-residence program. Over the next five years, the multi-hyphenate star, entrepreneur and founder of KeyTV Network will visit campus for quarterly works more
US Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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US Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights
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The US government wants big investments in critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while asserting that US companies will contribute to the region's "peace, prosperity, and dignity." But any meaningful contribution to economic development will need the US and Congolese governments to address persistent patterns of cor more
Valle receives 2026 Hettleman Prize for exceptional early-career faculty
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 11 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Valle receives 2026 Hettleman Prize for exceptional early-career faculty
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Carolina alumn Phillip Hettleman (1921) and his wife Ruth established their prestigious named award in 1986 to recognize the achievements of outstanding junior faculty. The recipients of the $8,000 prize will be recognized at an upcoming Faculty Council Meeting. They will al more
Warren Secures Wins on Military Right to Repair, Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks, Service Member Safety in Senate FY 2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Secures Wins on Military Right to Repair, Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks, Service Member Safety in Senate FY 2027 NDAA
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Executive Summary of the FY 27 NDAA (Website)
Washington, D.C. - During the Senate Armed Services Committee's (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Memb more
Washington University in St. Louis: Provost announces leadership transitions
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Provost announces leadership transitions
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Several faculty members have been appointed to new leadership positions in the Office of the Provost at WashU, effective by July 1, Provost Mark West announced.
Andy Butler, a professor of education and of psychological and brain sciences, both in Arts & Sciences, has been appointed vice provost for undergraduate education. He will provide strategic more
Wayne State University: Division of Health Affairs AI Task Force Charts Path for Responsible Innovation
DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Division of Health Affairs AI Task Force charts path for responsible innovation
As artificial intelligence continues to transform health care, education and research, Wayne State University's Division of Health Affairs (DHA) has taken an important step toward ensuring the technology is adopted thoughtfully, ethically and strategically.
Over six months, the Division of Health Affairs Artificial Intelligence more
Wayne State University: Human First, AI Second - Exploring How AI Can Connect Local Economies
DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Human first, AI second: Exploring how AI can connect local economies
As conversations around artificial intelligence often focus on automation, job loss and disruption, Dr. Kwame Porter Robinson believes the technology's future could look very different -- if communities help shape it from the ground up.
At Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, Robinson is exploring how AI can strengthen more
What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news:
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What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance
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"Constitutional law is to government actors like law is for citizens," says Barclay of one of the arguments central to her forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy, which draws on her studies at Oxford University, where she is currently completing a Ph.D. in Law. The book is also grounded i more
When it comes to predicting people's preferences, it pays to consider "the power of three"
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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When it comes to predicting people's preferences, it pays to consider "the power of three"
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In his 1927 paper, "A law of comparative judgment," the American psychologist L. L. Thurstone proposed that when people select one option among multiple alternatives, they are picking the one that has the highest value to them, even though they cannot assign a particular number to that choi more
Who is Speaking at UC San Diego's 2026 All Campus Commencement?
LA JOLLA, California, June 11 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Who is Speaking at UC San Diego's 2026 All Campus Commencement?
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They pulled late nights in Geisel Library, ran predictive AI models, navigated the campus as transfer and first-generation scholars, and found community in the spaces between lectures and labs. They represent different colleges, departments and backgrounds, but they share one defining trait: resilience.
At this yea more
Cornyn Provision to Combat Online Child Exploitation Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Provision to Combat Online Child Exploitation Signed into Law
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after a provision he authored as part of his Renewed Hope Act to enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's capabilities to identify, rescue, and protect victims of online child sexual exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice was signed into law by P more
ICYMI: Cramer Publishes Op-Ed Calling for Permitting Reform
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Cramer Publishes Op-Ed Calling for Permitting Reform
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - For too long, the debate over permitting reform has been confined to the wonky world of Washington insiders -endless discussions about transmission lines, pipelines, lawsuits, and administrative procedures. Policymakers fixate on the bark while missing the trees, let alone the forest. The stakes are far higher than more
Young, Kelly, Banks Introduce Bill to Track, Inform AI's Impact on the American Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Kelly, Banks Introduce Bill to Track, Inform AI's Impact on the American Workforce
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Authorization and Transparency (AI DATA) Act, legislation to authorize and modernize federal labor market data surveys and reports, so workers, businesses, educators, resear more
RAB Launches Four-Part Live Presentation Series The AI Advantage for Radio Sales
NEW YORK, June 8 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release:
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RAB Launches Four-Part Live Presentation Series The AI Advantage for Radio Sales
Webinars to showcase practical applications, live demos and broadcaster success stories
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RAB is launching a new four-part live presentation series designed to help local broadcasters harness artificial intelligence to support sales efforts, uncover opportunities and drive revenue growth.
Beginning July 8, each session ov more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Artificial Intelligence - Implications for Size & Composition of the U.S. Armed Forces Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13241) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Implications for Size and Composition of the U.S. Armed Forces
Overview
The U.S. Armed Forces have been adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data, support decisionmaking, and improve military and administrative processes, including logistics, i more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic:"
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How the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities Shared Risk With the Treasury
Under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, the Federal Reserve may - in "unusual and exigent circumstances" and with the approval of the Treasury Secretary - lend to indiv more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Risk Sharing in the Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Facilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic:"
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Cost of the Treasury's Support for the Federal Reserve's Pandemic-Era Lending Facilities
Title IV of the CARES Act provided $454 billion in federal funding for the emergency lending facilities. (Not all of it was used.) The funding flowed through the Treasury's more
Defense Primer - National Technology & Industrial Base Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11311) by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan and science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo:
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: The National Technology and Industrial Base
What Is the NTIB?
The National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB), as outlined in 10 U.S.C. Sec.4801, consists of the people and organizations engaged in national security and dual more
Possible Changes in U.S. Military Aid to Israel - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12695) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp:
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Possible Changes in U.S. Military Aid to Israel: Considerations for Congress
Overview
The Trump Administration and Israeli government are reportedly negotiating a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on U.S. foreign assistance to Israel, which, if completed, would make it the fourth such bilateral understanding more
Taiwan - Defense & Military Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12481) by Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Defense and Military Issues
Overview
Taiwan, (which formally calls itself the Republic of China, or ROC) is a self-governing democracy of 23.3 million people located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) claims but has never controlled Taiwa more
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11090) by financial economics specialist Baird Webel:
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The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)
Prior to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, insurance covering terrorism losses was normally included in commercial insurance policies without additional cost to the policyholders. The insured losses on all insurance lines from the 9/11 attacks were approximately $60 billi more
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations."
The report is written by health policy analyst Jared S. Sussman and veterans policy specialists Sidath Viranga Panangala and Madeline E. Moreno.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administers numerous programs that provide benefits and services to eligible veterans and their familie more
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations:"
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FY2025 Budget Summary
On March 11, 2024, President Biden submitted his budget proposal for FY2025. The Biden Administration requested $339.51 billion for VA (see Figure 5). The request included $129.10 billion in discretionary appropriations and $210.41 billion in mandatory appropriation more
Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations:"
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Nonmedical Discretionary Programs Funding
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
Operations and Maintenance
NCA's Operations and Maintenance account receives the largest amount of NCA's discretionary funding. This account includes funding to operate 158 national cemeteries and administ more
Global Human Rights - International Religious Freedom Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10803) by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Global Human Rights: International Religious Freedom Policy
For decades, U.S. policymakers have sought to promote religious freedom abroad, reflective both of a general interest in promoting human rights through U.S. foreign policy, as well as the emphasis on religious freedom in U.S. domestic law and political culture more
National Park Service Appropriations - Ten-Year Trends Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42757) entitled "National Park Service Appropriations: Ten-Year Trends" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Park Service (NPS) receives appropriations in annual Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations acts. Over the past decade (FY2017-FY2026), NPS received both regular (annual) appropriations and, in some yea more
China Primer - Illicit Fentanyl & China's Role Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10890) on June 1, 2026, by Asian affairs analyst Ricardo Barrios and foreign affairs analyst Shelby B. Senger:
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China Primer: Illicit Fentanyl and China's Role
For over a decade, the synthetic opioid fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances have been key drivers of the U.S. opioid crisis. Countering the illicit trafficking of fentanyl and the precursor chemicals ("precursor more
Connecting Constituents With Federal Assistance for Health & Medical Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13240) by senior research librarians Kate M. Costin and Michele L. Malloy:
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Connecting Constituents with Federal Assistance for Health and Medical Businesses
Federal assistance for health- and medical-related groups primarily focuses on nonprofit organizations. For-profit health and medical businesses do not qualify for many of these opportunities. However, these businesses more
CRS Services to District & State Offices - Overview & Selected Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12696) by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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CRS Services to District and State Offices: Overview and Selected Resources
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves all congressional offices - those on Capitol Hill as well as those in a Member's home district or state office. This CRS resource guide is desi more
Defense Primer - Defense & Intelligence Unfunded Priorities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11964) by Cameron M. Keys, defense logistics and resource management policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Defense and Intelligence Unfunded Priorities
Introduction
By law, certain U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) officials and other executive branch agency officials are required to submit reports to Congress describing defense and intelligence-related prior more
Denaturalization - Brief Overview of the Current Legal Framework Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11437) by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Denaturalization: A Brief Overview of the Current Legal Framework
Congress has established terms and conditions under which foreign-born persons may acquire citizenship through a process known as naturalization. In addition to providing a framework for the acquisition of citizenship for persons born abroad to U.S. cit more
Early Voting & Mail Voting - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11477) by American national government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Early Voting and Mail Voting: Overview and Issues for Congress
Voting in person at a polling place on Election Day is the most widespread voting practice. States and localities also offer some or all eligible voters opportunities to vote without going to the polls on E more
Farm Bill Primer - Budget Dynamics Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12233) on June 1, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Budget Dynamics
Farm Bills from a Budgetary Perspective
The farm bill authorizes funding for a wide range of food, agriculture, and rural development programs. Funding is divided into two main categories - mandatory spending and discretionary spending. Congress is or more
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11729) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)
Background
The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of Vehicles (FoV) is an Army-led, joint-service program designed to replace a portion of each service's light tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. The JLTV FoV consists of tw more
Made in China 2025 & China's Industrial Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10964) on June 1, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Made in China 2025 and China's Industrial Policies
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) aims to gain a global economic and technology leadership position through a range of industrial and science and technology (S&T) plans. Such plans inform PRC economic, industrial, more
Prohibiting Senators From Prediction Market Participation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13239) on June 1, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Prohibiting Senators from Prediction Market Participation
In April 2026, the Senate agreed to S.Res. 708, as amended, to amend Senate rules to prohibit Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees from participating in prediction markets - exchange platforms that spe more
Role of Employer Reports in Understanding Labor Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13238) on June 1, 2026, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker:
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The Role of Employer Reports in Understanding Labor Markets
Much knowledge about labor markets in the United States comes from employer reports, such as employers' responses to government surveys and tax filings. While employer responses provide valuable labor market information, there are limitati more
Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48922) on May 28, 2026, entitled "Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Tables
Table 1. Improving Financial Literacy / Opportunities for Housing ... 3
Tab more
SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief - Policy Options & Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47509) on May 28, 2026, entitled "SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief: Policy Options and Considerations."
The report is written by American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin, public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo, research assistant Daniela E. Lacalle and financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief - Policy Options & Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47509) on May 28, 2026, entitled "SBA COVID-19 EIDL Financial Relief - Policy Options and Considerations:"
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SBA COVID EIDL Financial Relief Policy Options
Congress may consider various policy options to provide SBA COVID EIDL borrowers financial relief including loan forgiveness, loan deferrments, and reduced interest rates. Congress may also consider establ more
Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) on May 28, 2026, by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Issues for Congress
The FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). The more
Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court: Selected Cases From the October 2025 Term Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11434) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Civil Procedure at the Supreme Court: Selected Cases from the October 2025 Term
During the October 2025 Term to date, the Supreme Court has considered multiple cases focused on procedural issues. Among them, as discussed in order below, are cases about the relationship between federal and state procedur more
Congressional Accountability Act's Employment Discrimination Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13236) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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The Congressional Accountability Act's Employment Discrimination Provisions
Before the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA), federal legislative branch employees were largely exempt from the federal employment protections available to employees in the private sector, state and local governments, a more
Department of Justice's First Lawsuit Enforcing a Presidential Order Under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11435) on May 29, 2026, by legislative attorney Peter J. Benson:
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The Department of Justice's First Lawsuit Enforcing a Presidential Order Under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act
On July 8, 2025, President Trump issued an order prohibiting a 2020 acquisition of Jupiter Systems, LLC (Jupiter), by Suirui International, a subsidiary of Suirui Group Co., Ltd. (Sui more
FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB10919) on May 28, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman:
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FDA Regulation of Medication Abortion: Recent Legal Developments
Regulation of medication abortion drugs is a salient issue for federal policymakers, particularly amid continued litigation over the conditions in which these drugs may be available to pregnant patients. Some of the more prominent pendi more
Federal Reserve Board - Current & Historical Membership Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48233) on May 27, 2026, entitled "Federal Reserve Board: Current and Historical Membership" by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Reserve (Fed), the U.S. central bank, is led by a seven-member Board of Governors based in Washington, DC.
The President appoints governors for 14-year terms with the advice and consent of the Senate. Each governo more
Hypothetical Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Based on the Research Consumer Price Index for the Elderly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12675) on May 27, 2026, by social policy analyst T. Lynn Sears.
Here are excerpts:
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A Hypothetical Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment Based on the Research Consumer Price Index for the Elderly
Background
The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security, a social insurance program that protects an insured worker and his or her eligible family mem more
Immigration-Related Crimes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11436) on May 29, 2026, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia.
Here are excerpts:
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Immigration-Related Crimes
Through the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and other laws, Congress has established a comprehensive framework governing the admission, removal, and presence of people who are not citizens or nationals of the United States (aliens). These rul more
North Korea's Nuclear Weapons & Missile Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10472) on May 29, 2026, by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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North Korea's Nuclear Weapons and Missile Programs
Overview
Over the past decade, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) has advanced its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, which has raised the threat Pyongyang more
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48959) on May 27, 2026, entitled "SBA Disaster Loan Credit Standards, Collateral Requirements and Debt Collection."
The report is written by public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay and senior research librarian Maria Kreiser.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest, long- more
Trump Administration's FY2027 Small Business Administration Budget Request Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12694) on May 27, 2026, by public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo and economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration's FY2027 Small Business Administration (SBA) Budget Request
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) operates a range of programs to support small businesses. These include loan guarantee and venture capita more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
14 Industry Organizations Urge Clear Definitions and Risk-Based Approach in EPA's Sixth Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 14 industry organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns regarding the agency's Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The letter addresses the agency's approach to identifying contaminants that might require future regulatory attention under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), urging clear definitions, methodological transparency, and a risk-based pathway throughout the process.
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65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides.
The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6 more
9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Add Mifepristone to Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The letter urges the EPA to include mifepristone and its approved generics as unregulated drinking water contaminants due to emerging concerns about their environmental and public health impacts.
The letter highlights that mifepristone is a synthetic steroid and endocrine disruptor commonly used as an abo more
Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission Opposes Changes to Federal Subsistence Program
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission, Glennallen, Alaska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the programmatic review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The commission expressed opposition to proposed changes intended to restructure or diminish federal subsistence management authority.
The commission stressed that these proposals conflict with the Alaska National Interes more
Ala. Fish & Game Commissioner Lang Provides Input on Spectacled Eider Status Review to Fish & Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Doug Vincent-Lang, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Juneau, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging the agency to carefully evaluate whether continued Endangered Species Act protection for the spectacled eider remains warranted during its ongoing five-year status review and to incorporate updated population and monitoring information before reaching a determination.
The letter highlighted that the global popula more
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Advocates for Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Anchorage, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The consortium emphasized the importance of maintaining the Program's rural subsistence priority, the Federal Subsistence Board's current structure, and keeping the Office of Subsistence Management within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget.
ANTHC, which ser more
Alaska Outdoor Council Challenges Federal Subsistence Management Practices in Alaska
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Alaska Outdoor Council, Wasilla, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the program review of subsistence management for federal public lands. The group raised concerns about duplicative federal spending, problematic regulatory structures, and potentially discriminatory practices affecting subsistence users.
The council advocates for eliminating the Office of Subsistence Management, arguing that it duplicates the State o more
American Booksellers Association Challenges OCC's Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The American Booksellers Association, Harrison, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's interim final rule and order addressing the National Bank Act's interaction with state laws like Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The ABA opposes the OCC's action, asserting that it inappropriately seeks to preempt the Illinois law designed to restrict interchange fees charged on sales tax revenues.
The ABA more
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado Calls for Federal Reevaluation of Gray Wolf Management
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, Glenwood Springs, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule in Colorado. The letter criticizes the current federal 10(j) framework for wolf reintroduction, arguing that it has failed to provide the promised flexibility, transparency, and effective conflict management which are vital to communi more
Association of State Floodplain Managers Criticizes FEMA Review Council Report on Disaster Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Association of State Floodplain Managers, Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security addressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. This organization, representing over 21,000 practitioners involved in floodplain management and emergency response, expressed both support and grave concerns regarding the council's recommendations for reforming FEMA's disaster programs.
The asso more
Billings Flying Service Challenges FAA's Proposed Helicopter Airworthiness Directive
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Billings Flying Service, Montana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on airworthiness directives affecting various helicopter models. The company contends that the FAA's proposal to apply corrective measures across multiple helicopter types exceeds the agency's regulatory authority under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Section 39.5.
Billings Flying Service holds the restric more
Casgrain & Co. Advocates for Exemption in AML/CFT Compliance Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Casgrain and Co. Ltd., Montreal, Canada, has conveyed its concerns to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding proposed amendments to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act. The broker-dealer, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, expressed that the proposed requirement mandating a U.S.-based AML officer for registered brok more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Supports Credit Union Chartering Rule With Clarifications
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has expressed its support for the National Credit Union Administration's proposed amendments related to federal credit union Chartering and Field of Membership. The association addressed the agency's "Round Nine" Deregulation Project that seeks to modify rules regarding associational common bonds for federal credit unions.
The association represents approximately 200 state and federally chartered c more
Craig Tribal Association Urges Federal Subsistence Program Preservation Amid Proposed Changes
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Craig Tribal Association, Alaska, has urged the U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture to preserve the Federal Subsistence Management Program without alterations that could undermine the priority for rural subsistence users as established under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
The Tribal Association emphasizes maintaining the OSM's current organizational placement within the Office of the Assistant Secretar more
David Stephens Mortgage Consulting Urges Federal Agencies to Lower Risk Weight on Mortgage Servicing Assets
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- David Stephens Mortgage Consulting, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning proposed revisions to the risk-based capital framework for Category I and II banking organizations and modifications to the standardized approach for credit risk. The proposals aim to finalize regulatory reforms initiated by the Basel Committee on Banking Superv more
Defenders of Wildlife Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Maintain Colorado's Gray Wolf 10(j) Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Defenders of Wildlife, a national wildlife conservation organization based in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of Colorado's gray wolf reintroduction program under the 10(j) rule. The letter represents the views of 420 members and supporters in Colorado and advocates for continuing the current regulatory approach to managing the state's gray wolf population.
The organization expressed su more
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Delaware Housing Equity Project, Wilmington, submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development advocating for the modernization of the Federal Housing Administration's Minimum Property Requirements. This extensive submission, responding to HUD's request for information, highlights the consequential disparities and inefficiencies created by MPRs last updated over twenty years ago.
The Delaware Housing Equity Project more
Elliptic Advocates for Recognition of Blockchain Analytics in Anti-Money Laundering Reform
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Elliptic Inc., London, England, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network addressing the notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. Elliptic, a provider of blockchain analytics and digital asset risk intelligence, offered extensive recommendations to ensure the final rule effectively incorporates advanced compliance technologies and fosters a risk-based, outcomes-driven appr more
Fidelity Charitable Responds to IRS Notice on Donor-Advised Fund Excise Tax Application
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Fidelity Charitable, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, issued a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing a notice which seeks input on the application of excise taxes concerning donor-advised funds under specific circumstances. The notice explores potential regulations related to donor-advised funds and sponsoring organizations as established in Section 4967 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Fidelity Charitable began by emphasizing its role in Am more
Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Urge DOJ To Reconsider Certification Rule Impacting Capital Counsel
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Tallahassee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns about the Proposed Rule concerning the certification process for the state capital counsel system. The FACDL cautioned that the rule, as currently drafted, could severely restrict the availability of federal review in capital cases and hinder Florida's postconviction procedures.
The FACDL represents private defense attor more
Forest Service Employees Advocate for Wolf Recovery Program Reforms in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics, Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule in Colorado. The letter addresses concerns related to the program's management, funding, and ecological benefits, urging the federal agency to consider the broader recovery goals mandated by the Endangered Species Act alongside the challenges pre more
Friends of Animals Calls for Protections and Stronger Nonlethal Measures in Colorado Wolf Recovery
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Friends of Animals, Darien, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Section 10(j) Rule in Colorado. The organization highlights critical concerns about current wolf management practices in Colorado, urging the restoration of full Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for gray wolves and emphasizing the need to prioritize nonlethal conflict more
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation Urges Treasury to Integrate Legal Entity Identifier in Stablecoin AML and Compliance Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation, Jersey City, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. GLEIF advocates for incorporating the Legal Entity Identifier and its verifiable digital counterpart into the rulemaking process governing permitted payment stablecoin issuer anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism programs, and sanctions compliance frameworks.
GLEIF operates the Global Legal Entity more
HSBC Urges Incorporation of Innovation and Collaboration in Enhanced Anti-Money Laundering Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- HSBC, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing proposed amendments to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program rules. The letter responds to the notices of proposed rulemaking under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and outlines recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness and modernity of AML more
Innovative Payments Association Supports OCC Rule Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Innovative Payments Association, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding its Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The IPA expressed support for the OCC's Proposals, which confirm that national banks have broad authority to assess non-interest fees, including interchange fees s more
Institute of International Bankers Seeks Clarity on Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, has submitted public comment letters to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The submissions address a joint notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at amending anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements for banks su more
Institute of International Bankers Urges Clarity and Flexibility in FinCEN's Anti-Money Laundering Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Institute of International Bankers, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The proposed amendments aim to modernize and improve FinCEN's Bank Secrecy Act program framework pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.
Central to the IIB's comments is the more
Kuukpik Corp. Advocates for Strong Federal Subsistence Protections in Alaska
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Kuukpik Corp., Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture addressing proposed revisions to the Federal Subsistence Board regulations. The letter emphasized the vital role of subsistence activities for the food security, cultural resilience, and well-being of the Nuiqsut community, underscoring the importance of maintaining current federal protections against shifts in regulatory aut more
Manhattan Institute Legal Policy Director Copland Supports Labor Department's Proposed Fiduciary Duty Regulation to Reduce Litigation Risks
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- James R. Copland, a senior fellow and director of legal policy at the Manhattan Institute, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the agency's proposed regulation on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives, arguing that a process-based safe harbor is needed to protect retirement-plan fiduciaries from litigation that discourages innovation and limits investment choices available to participants.
The a more
Mastercard International Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, has submitted a public comment letter endorsing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final order and interim final rule that preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and clarify national bank rights to charge interchange fees. Mastercard expressed support for the OCC's actions aimed at establishing regulatory certainty in the payments industry.
Mastercard, a technology company in the global more
Mercy Health Challenge CMS Proposal to Change Medicare Education Cost Reimbursement Formula
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Mark D. Polston, a partner at King and Spalding LLP, representing plaintiff hospitals in Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center LLC v. Becerra and other healthcare providers appealing before the Provider Reimbursement Review Board, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed revisions to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2027.
CMS's proposal, detailed in Section VI.G.4 of the IPPS more
Mo. Federal Public Defender Capital Unit Chief Komp Opposes DOJ Rule Curtailing Certification Comments on Death Penalty Appeals
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Laurence Komp, chief of the Federal Public Defender Capital Habeas Unit for the Western District of Missouri, Kansas City, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing proposed changes to certification procedures under Chapter 154 of Title 28, arguing that the rule would improperly eliminate public participation in state certification proceedings and undermine constitutional and statutory protections for death-sentenced prisoners.
The Misso more
Moody's Corp. Urges Clearer Anti-Money Laundering Regulatory Expectations for More Effective Compliance
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Moody's Corp., New York provided a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Program Requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act. Moody's Analytics, a division of Moody's that offers financial risk management tools, expressed support for the agency's effort to shift towards effectiveness-based and more
National Association for PET Container Resources Urges Caution on Microplastics Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Association for PET Container Resources, Middleton, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. The organization, which represents the North American polyethylene terephthalate packaging industry and its supply chain, emphasized the importance of a science-based approach to evaluating microplastics in drinking water.
The association highlighted that more
National Dairy Council Supports Expanded Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Dairy Council, Rosemont, Illinois, voiced support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service's final rule titled "Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs." The public comment letter submitted by the nonprofit organization emphasizes the nutritional benefits of dairy products and applauds the rule's alignment with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) implemented the final r more
National Shooting Sports Foundation Supports ATF Licensing Rule Modernization
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, Shelton, Connecticut submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The rule would authorize firearm licensees to verify the licensed status of transferees using the ATF's "eZ Check" System instead of requiring a certified copy of the transferee's federal firearms license.
The trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting, and shooting sports industry expressed strong support more
Native Village of Kipnuk Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Management Program Amid Climate Challenges
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Native Village of Kipnuk, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior concerning the proposed review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The letter expresses concern over recent proposals initiated by the Safari Club that may undermine existing protections for subsistence hunters and fishers in Alaska.
The Native Village of Kipnuk, a Yup'ik community located in western Alaska, is confronting severe consequences of cl more
New York Community Trust Addresses Donor-Advised Fund Regulations With IRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Community Trust has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. The nonprofit organization took the opportunity to provide input on proposed regulations governing donor-advised funds, highlighting the role these funds play in community philanthropy and stressing considerations the IRS should take into account when finalizing its rules.
The New York Community Trust has a long history dating back to 1924 as more
New York State Bar Association Tax Section Proposes Stricter Rules on Donor-Advised Funds to IRS
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York State Bar Association Tax Section, Albany, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service. The letter addresses regulatory guidance concerning donor-advised funds, urging consistency with rules governing private foundations and proposing additional safeguards to prevent abuse of the favorable tax treatment afforded to DAFs.
Donor-advised funds are charitable giving vehicles maintained by a sponsoring organiza more
Obesity Medicine Association Supports CMS Proposals to Enhance Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Obesity Medicine Association, headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, has expressed support for proposals by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aimed at improving interoperability standards and streamlining prior authorization for drugs covered under pharmacy benefits. The OMA detailed its position on the proposed rule concerning electronic prior authorization and related standards.
The association backs CMS' plans to require payers to implement Application more
Oregon Health & Science University Pediatric Ophthalmologist Professor Reznick Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Research Grant Rules
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Leah Reznick, Elks Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging the agency to withdraw proposed revisions to federal grant administration rules, arguing that the changes would undermine biomedical research, disrupt pediatric clinical trials, restrict scientific collaboration and replace expert review with political oversight.
The letter criticizes a p more
ORNL Federal Credit Union Proposes Enhancements to NCUA Data Collection and Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- ORNL Federal Credit Union, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's efforts to enhance and streamline its data collection processes. The credit union, with approximately $4.8 billion in assets and over 225,000 members, emphasized the need for clarity and efficiency while preserving effective supervisory capabilities.
The credit union supports the NCUA's initiative to reduce reporting burdens more
ORNL Federal Credit Union Supports Risk-Based Anti-Money Laundering Framework and Requests Clarifications
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- ORNL Federal Credit Union, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. As a federally chartered credit union with $4.7 billion in assets and over 225,000 members, ORNL FCU expressed support for regulatory changes that promote safety and soundness while enabling flexibility through a risk-based framework.
ORNL more
Rocky Mountain Wolf Project Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Support Colorado's Gray Wolf Restoration Efforts
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, Durango, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the gray wolf nonessential experimental population rule under the Endangered Species Act in Colorado. The letter addresses multiple issues related to wolf restoration, management, conflict mitigation, and state-federal cooperation.
RMWP highlighted the critical role the 10(j) rule plays in the success of Colorado's more
Section 2 Inc. Advocates for Network-Based Anti-Money Laundering Reforms in FinCEN Rulemaking Process
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Section 2 Inc., a financial crime intelligence firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. The firm endorses FinCEN's transition toward an outcome-driven standard focused on effectiveness rather than mere checklist compliance.
Section 2 points to high false positive r more
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association Proposes Changes to FinCEN Whistleblower Program to Strengthen Compliance Incentives
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding its proposed whistleblower incentives and protections rule. The letter offers recommendations intended to enhance internal compliance programs while encouraging whistleblowers to report original information related to violations of covered statutes in areas such as anti-money laundering more
Sitka Conservation Society Urges Strengthening of Federal Subsistence Management Program for Alaska's Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Sitka Conservation Society, Alaska, has provided public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the ongoing review of the federal subsistence management program for public lands. The nonprofit conservation organization, dedicated to protecting the Tongass National Forest and supporting sustainable communities throughout Southeast Alaska, emphasized the critical importance of maintaining the program's commitments to rural communities, Alaska Native Trib more
SovAI Supports Risk-Informed Microreactor Licensing Rule With Key Recommendations
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- SovAI Inc., headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, a U.S. developer of sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure including electrical generation for large-scale GPU computing facilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. SovAI emphasizes that Part 57's success is critical to enabling the domestic deployment of microreactors that support the nation's AI infrastructure, energy security, and grid resilience goals.
The co more
Subcontracting Concepts Urges Clarification on Joint Employer Rule Impacting Delivery Industry
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Subcontracting Concepts LLC, Glens Falls, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The comments address concerns about the proposed rule's application to multi-tier contractor networks, occupational accident insurance, technology platfor more
Tanana Chiefs Conference Urges Preservation of Federal Subsistence Program Protections
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks, Alaska, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the ongoing review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. As an Alaska Native tribal consortium representing 42 Interior Alaska communities and over 18,000 members, TCC emphasized the critical importance of subsistence hunting and fishing for food security, cultural continuity, and economic stability in rural Alaska.
TCC expressed sup more
TechInHSR LLC Calls for Clear FDA Standards on Digital Health Technologies in Drug Trials
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- TechInHSR LLC, an AI research and regulatory compliance consulting firm located in Sunnyvale, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. The letter responds to the FDA's Request for Information on advancing digital health technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations of drugs and biological products, urging the a more
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Touchdown Aviation, Huntsville, Alabama, has raised concerns in a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding a proposed airworthiness directive that mandates costly modifications to UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The company warns that the AD's compliance costs, projected to reach over $117 million if the most expensive kit is required, could threaten the economic viability of operators, particularly small businesses using surplus military varian more
Union of Concerned Scientists Criticizes FEMA Review Council Report for Ignoring Climate Risks and Undermining Disaster Response
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. The group, which represents over 500,000 members and supporters and a network of scientists and technical experts, sharply criticizes the council's recommendations for failing to incorporate climate science, undercutting FEMA's effectiveness, and premat more
United Porphyrias Association Urges FDA to Enhance Patient Voice in Rare Disease Review Process
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The United Porphyrias Association, a nonprofit patient advocacy organization based in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about the current rare disease drug review framework, specifically regarding the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Pilot Program. The association highlighted the recent FDA Complete Response Letter issued to the rare disease therapy bitopertin, emphasizing the profound u more
University of Kansas Hospital Authority Urges Medicare to Correct Flawed Payment Adjustments in FY 2027 Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The University of Kansas Hospital Authority, Westwood, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2027. The letter demands CMS address several systemic issues affecting hospital payment calculations, particularly the continued use of improper budget neutrality adjustments and unresolved effects of prior statutory changes.
The let more
University of North Carolina Biology Professor Emeritus Kirchoff Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Bruce Kirchoff, Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget outlining concerns about proposed revisions to 2 CFR Subtitle A, which provides guidance for federal financial assistance. While Kirchoff supports objectives such as reducing administrative burden and enhancing fiscal stewardship, he highlighted six key provisions that he believes lack adequate analysis and more
University of Pennsylvania Professor of Medicine Werner Urges OMB to Revise Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rachel M. Werner, a professor of medicine and executive director of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging revisions to proposed federal grant regulations that she said would weaken scientific review, disrupt long-term research and hinder dissemination of research findings.
Werner highlights the proposal's requirement for pre-issuance r more
University of Pittsburgh Health Policy Assistant Professor Yaver Warns CMS Rule Will Strip Coverage from Frail Americans and Caregivers
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Miranda Yaver, assistant professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the agency's proposed Medicaid community engagement rule, arguing that the measure would impose excessive administrative burdens, narrow protections for medically frail individuals and increase the risk that eligible beneficiaries lose health coverage.
The letter comes more
Value Technology Foundation Advocates for Biometric Tools in Anti-Money Laundering Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Value Technology Foundation, Honolulu, Hawaii, has provided a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network emphasizing the importance of explicitly recognizing biometric and facial recognition technologies in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs. The foundation supports the agency's efforts to modernize measures, advocating that these technologies enhance identity verification, due diligence, and the targeting of more
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Advocates for Tailored Regulations on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, Malvern, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service. The organization stressed the importance of maintaining the unique public charity status of DAFs, clarifying that donors relinquish legal control of contributions once made, distinguishing them from private foundations where donors may retain control and are thus subject to distinct tax rules and excise taxes.
The commentary firmly opposed a more
Varo Bank Urges OCC to Finalize Interchange Fee Rule and Preemption Order
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Varo Bank, Draper, Utah, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the agency's interim final rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the related Interim Final Order that preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Varo Bank emphasized the role interchange fees play in enabling the bank to offer fee-free and high-yield financial products to millions of customers nationwide.
The bank more
Wellsense Urges CMS to Amend Policy to Include Clinical Procedures Using Class I Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Wellsense Inc., Birmingham, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems rule. The comment addresses a regulatory gap in the New Technology Add-on Payment program defined under 42 CFR 412.87. Specifically, Wellsense highlights that NTAP eligibility currently requires Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing authorization, more
Wolfsberg Group Urges Clearer Anti-Money Laundering Program Rules for Financial Institutions
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Wolfsberg Group, a global association of banks headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program requirements. The letter also addresses related proposed revisions from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insuranc more
16 Advocacy Groups Urges Strengthened Federal Role in Emergency Management Reform
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- A coalition of 16 advocacy organizations representing business, infrastructure, environmental, insurance, and government sectors, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security backing efforts to modernize emergency management while urging policymakers to maintain strong federal support for disaster preparedness and mitigation programs.
The coalition praised the council's framework advocating for locally led, state-managed, and federally sup more
7 Environmental Organizations Urge NMFS to Retain Category I Status for California Dungeness Crab Fishery
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- A coalition of seven environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing a proposal to reclassify the commercial California Dungeness crab pot fishery from Category I to Category II under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
According to the coalition, Category I status is warranted due to frequent incidental death or serious injury of marine mammals, notably humpback whales, linked to the fishery. They argue that c more
Addiction Science Defense Network Opposes Expansion of Political Influence Over Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Addiction Science Defense Network, headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has issued a public comment letter opposing the Office of Management and Budget's proposal to revise federal grantmaking regulations in a manner that would grant political appointees enhanced authority over federal research funding decisions. The network, which represents tens of thousands of scientists, clinicians, practitioners, scientific and professional societies, national organizatio more
Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation Urges FDA to Designate Cerebral Cavernous Malformations as Priority for Drug Repurposing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to designate cerebral cavernous malformations as a priority rare disease area for drug repurposing. The letter highlights aspirin and propranolol, two FDA-approved generic drugs, as candidate therapies lacking commercial incentives for formal supplemental drug applications despite emerging evidence more
America's Credit Unions Urge FinCEN to Adopt Risk-Based Standards in Anti-Money Laundering Programs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- America's Credit Unions, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. The credit unions' advocacy group emphasizes the need for modernization through effective risk-based compliance and warns against burdensome, technical requirements that could detract from focusing on higher-risk activities.
The more
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Refine Advance Care Planning Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, provided detailed input to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule. The public comment letter addressed proposals to integrate advance care planning quality measures within several Medicare reporting programs, including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program, the Medicare Promoting Intero more
American Academy of Pediatrics Opposes Rescission of Head Start Employee Wage and Benefit Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics, based in Itasca, Illinois, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families proposed rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access." The organization urged the department to rescind this proposal, which would roll back wage and benefit requirements for Head Start employees established in a 2024 rule.
The AAP supported the 2024 HHS rule that more
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Joint Replacement Payment Model and Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule. The letter addresses concerns and recommendations focused on CMS' proposals related to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded Model, quality programs, and policy changes affecting acute care hospitals more
American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives Urges Changes to CMS Payment Models for Joint Replacement
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 rule concerning the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System, with a particular focus on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model and the expansion of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Repla more
American Diabetes Association Urges CMS to Curtail Prior Authorization and Step Therapy in Medicare
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Diabetes Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed rule changes to interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. The ADA expressed concern that prior authorization and step therapy requirements significantly delay access to essential treatments and medications for peop more
American Lung Association Urges Food & Drug Administration to Reject Flavored E-Cigarettes Due to Youth Risks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Lung Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing opposition to the agency's recent draft guidance regarding flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems and the agency's marketing authorizations for certain flavored e-cigarette products. The Lung Association criticized the FDA's approach to flavored e-cigarettes, emphasizing concerns over youth initiation and dual-use risks.
The organi more
American Medical Group Association Urges CMS to Enhance Community-Based Palliative Care Through Payment and Program Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Medical Group Association, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. AMGA, representing multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems caring for a third of Americans, emphasized the critical need to advance community-based palli more
American Mushroom Institute Urges USDA to Update Mushroom Grading Standards
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Mushroom Institute, Fredericksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service expressing support for proposed revisions to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Mushrooms. These updates aim to align grading standards with current commercial mushroom production and marketing practices.
The institute, representing mushroom growers, buyers, shippers, and related stakeholders nationwide, highli more
American Psychiatric Association Calls for Stronger FDA Oversight on Flavored Vaping Products
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Psychiatric Association, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems premarket applications and youth risk. The APA highlights concerns about the high addiction potential of nicotine, particularly among youth and people with mental illness, emphasizing the role flavored vaping products play as a gateway to nicot more
American Public Power Association Urges Balanced FEMA Disaster Assistance Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Public Power Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council regarding the final report on disaster assistance reforms. The association, representing nearly 2,000 not-for-profit electric utilities serving more than 55 million Americans, shared support for improving federal, state, local, and tribal partnerships in emergency management while cautioning against proposals that could int more
American Society of Naturalists Criticizes Office of Management & Budget Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Society of Naturalists, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to the OMB's proposed rule revising the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The ASN, a scientific society focused on unifying the biological sciences, argues that the rule's new restrictions would severely harm federally funded scientific research and dissemination.
The ASN highlights that the proposed r more
American Sportfishing Association Urges Modernization of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Sportfishing Association, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at amending the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The association advocates for updating the rule, originally established in 2008, to better reflect advances in technology, scientific understanding, and operational realities.
ASA emph more
American Thoracic Society Challenges EPA Ozone Attainment Reconsideration for Northern Wasatch Front Utah
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Thoracic Society, an international organization headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns over the EPA's proposed decision to repeal its earlier finding that Utah's Northern Wasatch Front failed to attain the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards by the required deadline. The ATS letter criticizes the EPA's reconsideration and rejection of the failure-to-attai more
American Water Works Association Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Refine Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List Six
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Water Works Association, Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offering its comprehensive review and critical recommendations on the agency's Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The letter addresses the complex process of selecting contaminants for regulatory consideration, highlights concerns about data gaps and risk communication challenges, and undersc more
American Waterways Operators Urge Data-Based Approach to North Atlantic Right Whale Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Waterways Operators (AWO), based in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, regarding proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. AWO represents the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry that operates the largest segment of the nation's domestic maritime fleet.
In its letter, AWO emphasized the need for amendments to more
Animal Counsel Urges NMFS to Maintain North Atlantic Right Whale Speed Limits
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Animal Counsel, a nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opposing proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasizes the urgent need to maintain current 10-knot seasonal speed restrictions for vessels as a critical measure protecting approximately 384 North Atlantic right whales, a spe more
Animal Counsel Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Enhance Gray Wolf Protection in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Animal Counsel, a nonprofit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addressing the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The letter evaluates key aspects of the reintroduction program while urging the agency to adopt additional measures to improve both wolf conservation and animal welfare.
Animal Counsel expressed support for the ov more
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. The coalition, encompassing 15 nonprofit organizations focused on federal policies to increase flood resilience in the Appalachian region, raised concerns that certain recommendations in the report could disproportionately imp more
Arthrex Urges CMS to Retain Payment Pathways for Breakthrough Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Arthrex Inc., a medical device company headquartered in Naples, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospitals payment policies. The letter addresses CMS's proposal to repeal alternative payment pathways that allow FDA-designated Breakthrough Devices to qualify for New Technol more
Association for Accessible Medicines Calls for Overhaul of FDA Guidances to Enhance Generic Drug Manufacturing Efficiency
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Association for Accessible Medicines, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's solicitations on the scale-up and postapproval changes guidances for the pharmaceutical industry. The letter addresses the need to update and consolidate the SUPAC framework-guidance documents that govern changes to manufacturing processes and components after approval, essential for the production of g more
ASTM International Committee D19 on Water Submits Comments on EPA's Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- ASTM International Committee D19 on Water, based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the draft sixth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The letter responds to the April EPA request for comments on contaminants that may need future regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, including microplastics.
Committee D19, responsible for developing voluntary consensus standards more
Bank Policy Institute Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Adjust Whistleblower Program to Support Compliance Frameworks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Bank Policy Institute, a public policy, research, and advocacy group representing universal banks, regional banks, and major foreign banks operating in the United States, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network expressing support for the agency's proposed whistleblower program but urging important revisions to better align the program with existing internal compliance and regulatory disclosure regimes.
FinCEN's notice of proposed more
Betterment Urges Labor Department to Include Managed Accounts in Fiduciary Safe Harbor Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Betterment LLC, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the agency's proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. Betterment expressed support for the Department's asset-neutral, principles-based safe harbor framework designed to clarify fiduciary duties when selecting investment options for retirement plans. The company recommended that the proposed rule be strengthened specifically by more
BIMCO Urges NOAA to Retain North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- BIMCO, headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expressing concerns about potential amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The rule mandates vessels 65 feet and above to travel at 10 knots or less in designated areas to prevent whale strikes.
BIMCO emphasized that the current speed restrictions have high compliance rates of over 80%, based on NOA more
BMO Bank Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Maintain Consistent National Standards for Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- BMO Bank N.A., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's Interim Final Rule and Interim Final Order concerning interchange fees. BMO emphasized the importance of uniform, nationwide regulatory standards for national banks operating credit and debit card activities across state lines.
BMO highlighted that a single national system supports efficiency, reliability, and transparency for consum more
Boat Owners Association Urges Balanced Approach to Right Whale Vessel Strike Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Boat Owners Association of the U.S., headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries regarding proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. Representing more than 700,000 recreational boaters, BoatU.S. supports efforts to reduce whale strikes but emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that protects marine life without compromising boate more
Breakthrough T1D Urges FDA to Provide Clearer Guidance on Digital Health Technology Use in Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Breakthrough T1D, a leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization headquartered in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding a docket which addresses advancing the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter provides detailed feedback and recommendations related to incorporating digital health tools, particularly continuous glucose monito more
Brunswick Bar Pilots' Association Urges Changes to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Brunswick Bar Pilots' Association LLC, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) vessel speed regulation. The association, representing state-licensed mariners who pilot vessels within the Port of Brunswick, emphasized their support for exempting merchant vessels under compulsory pilotage and pilot launches from the more
Caesarstone Requests Exclusion of Israel From Quartz Surface Product Safeguard Measure
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Caesarstone Ltd., headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative regarding the potential safeguard measure on imports of engineered quartz surface products (QSP). The letter urges the U.S. Trade Representative to exclude Israel from any safeguard action, citing findings from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC).
Caesarstone highlighted the USITC's determination that imports from Israe more
Calif. Los Angeles County Public Health Dept. Director Ferrer Urges FDA to Ban All Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Products to Protect Youth
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to revise its draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems and prohibit all flavor additives in such products, including menthol, spice and other characterizing flavors.
Los Angeles County, the most populous public health jurisdiction in the nation, cited data showing the prev more
Calif. Public Health Dept. Director Pan Opposes FDA Approval of Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Erica Pan, director and state public health officer of the California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration urging the agency not to grant Premarket Tobacco Product Application approval to flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems, arguing that flavored products promote youth initiation, increase nicotine addiction and fail to meet the standard of being appropriate for the protection of public hea more
Cambridge Cognition Provides Public Comment to FDA on Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Cambridge Cognition, England, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the advancement of digital health technologies (DHTs) in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The comments draw on the company's expertise in developing DHT-based measures of cognition and voice in clinical research.
In their letter to the FDA, Cambridge Cognition highlighted regulatory challenges hindering the adoption of DHTs, in more
Card Coalition Supports OCC's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Card Coalition, headquartered in Occoquan, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency affirming its support for the agency's interim final rule that preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The Coalition represents stakeholders in the payment card industry across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and monitors legislative and regulatory developments more
Center for Biological Diversity Warns of Historic Spectacled Eider Decline, Urges Continued Endangered Species Act Protections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service addressing the agency's 5-Year Status Review for the spectacled eider. The organization emphasized research findings highlighting critical population declines, habitat degradation, and escalating threats from climate change and other stressors that jeopardize the species' survival across its Arctic range.
The spectacled eider, a sea duck native to Alask more
Center for Economic & Policy Research Co-Director Appelbaum Urges Labor Department to Withdraw Private Equity Investment Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Eileen Appelbaum, senior economist and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives, arguing that private equity and private credit investments are too risky, opaque and illiquid to be included in workers' retirement savings accounts.
The letter argues that the department's proposed fiducia more
Center for Science in the Public Interest Criticizes Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest, a non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Food and Drug Administration's Commissioner's National Priority Voucher pilot program. CSPI's letter raises concerns about politicization in voucher selection, risks to consumer safety due to expedited review timelines, and a lack of transparency in the pilot's implementation.
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CFA Institute Urges Stronger Protections in Labor Department Rule on Private-Market Investment Alternatives in 401(k) Plans
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the agency's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for participant-directed individual account plans. The Institute expressed conditional support for the Department's asset-neutral approach that permits private-market assets in 401(k) plans but calls more
CH Labs Submits Public Comment on FDA's AI-Enabled Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- CH Labs LLC, headquartered in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration in response to the agency's request for information concerning the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The program aims to incorporate artificial intelligence tools into early-phase clinical trial design and monitoring.
CH Labs offered input on the pilot's design rather than applying for participation, which i more
Clean Ocean Action Urges NOAA to Maintain North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Protections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Clean Ocean Action, Long Branch, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing proposed changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. The coalition expressed concerns about potential deregulatory actions that could weaken protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the U.S. East Coast.
Clean Ocean Action highlighted the species' ongoing vulnerability despite some positive trend more
Cleveland Clinic Endorses FDA's AI Pilot Program to Improve Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule titled "AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program; Request for Information." The healthcare system expressed support for the FDA's initiative to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance the efficiency, safety, and clinical decision-making processes involved in early-phase clinical trials.
In its feedback, more
Coalition for Compassionate Care of California Addresses Medical Aid in Dying and Hospice Care Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition for Compassionate Care of California, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule, and a request for information related to medical aid in dying.
The coalition, representing clinicians and health system leaders among others, stated that s more
Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards Endorses FinCEN's Reform While Advocating Industry Standards for Compliance Testing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards, a Washington D.C.-based industry coalition of fintechs, digital asset firms, and community banks, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The letter expresses support for FinCEN's proposed rulemaking aimed at modernizing Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs while urging recognition and adoption of industry-led stand more
Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine Urges FDA to Reform Flavored E-Cigarette Policies to Address Illicit Market and Youth Risks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine, headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications, with an emphasis on considerations related to youth risk. The coalition emphasized the need for reform in FDA's current regulatory framework and urged the agency to avoid adopting the guidance as i more
Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance Calls for Comprehensive Reform of National Flood Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council providing detailed recommendations for reforming the National Flood Insurance Program. CSFI's engagement spans over a decade, aiming to address affordability, participation, and risk management challenges facing the NFIP and the broader flood insurance market in the United States.
CSFI highlights th more
Coalition of Long-Term Acute-Care Hospitals Urges CMS to Adjust Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Payment Policies and Length-of-Stay Calculations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition of Long-Term Acute-Care Hospitals, based in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed changes to payment rates, outlier thresholds, and certification policies for long-term acute care hospitals under the Fiscal Year 2027 rule. The coalition outlined key concerns regarding the adequacy of the proposed payment updates and the implications of certain policy reforms on LTCHs an more
Coalition of Manufacturers Urges FDA to Balance Youth Risk and Adult Benefit in Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Coalition of Manufacturers of Smoking Alternatives, headquartered in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Draft Guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications. CMSA expressed support for the FDA's effort to clarify evidentiary standards for ENDS product authorization and acknowledged the agency's recognition that flavored ENDS products may help adult smokers more
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Calls for Pause and Improvements in Gray Wolf Restoration Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Cattlemen's Association, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The CCA, representing livestock producers across all 64 counties of the state, expressed concerns about how the wolf restoration program is affecting ranching operations and urged the federal agency to take a more active role in overseeing and imp more
Colorado Department of Health Care Raises Concerns Over Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Prior Authorization Rule Timeline and Impact
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the 2026 proposed rule regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter highlights potential challenges with the proposed timelines and requests clarification on prior authorization response requirements.
HCPF expressed that meeting CMS's proposed impl more
Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife Details Gray Wolf Reintroduction Progress and Challenges in Public Comment to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife, Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service outlining its implementation of the 10(j) Rule, which establishes a nonessential experimental population of gray wolves in Colorado. The letter provides a comprehensive overview of CPW's efforts and experiences since the rule took effect in December 2023, including livestock depredation trends, nonlethal conflict reduction strategies, c more
Colorado Livestock Council Urges Stronger Wolf Management Coordination and Fair Grazing Practices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Public Lands Council, representing livestock producers holding federal grazing permits across Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule under the Endangered Species Act. Based in Denver, Colorado, the council underscores the critical balance needed between wolf restoration and sustaining livestock grazing operations on public land more
Colorado Native Plant Society Opposes Delisting of North Park Phacelia Due to Rising Threats and Flawed Analysis
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Native Plant Society, Denver, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the proposed removal of the North Park phacelia (Phacelia formosula) from the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. The society's letter challenges the adequacy of the scientific and regulatory basis for the delisting proposal, expressing concerns about increasing threats to the plant and insufficient protections at state and local levels.
The Co more
Colorado Nature League Supports Continuation of Gray Wolf Restoration Efforts in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Colorado Nature League, a nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule under section 10(j) in Colorado. The organization represents more than 200,000 Coloradans and advocates for wildlife conservation amid ecological challenges.
The League highlights that Colorado Parks and Wildlife's efforts to restore gr more
Colorado Wool Growers Association Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Address Wolf Management Challenges
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Colorado Wool Growers Association, Delta, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about wolf management policies and practices in Colorado. The organization highlighted issues related to livestock depredation, compensation disputes, and state agency management, urging the federal agency to increase oversight and ensure compliance with statutory obligations before any further wolf releases occur.
The Colorad more
Combination Products Coalition Urges FDA to Clarify Digital Health Technology Guidelines for Clinical Drug Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Combination Products Coalition, headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's request for information on advancing the use of Digital Health Technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The letter outlines regulatory challenges, recommends agency actions, and proposes areas where further guidance would support wider adoption of DHTs in clinical drug dev more
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Responds to IRS Notice on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, New Albany, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing a notice which outlines proposed positions on the regulation of donor advised funds. The foundation shared its views on several key sections of the notice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining current practices that support charitable giving through DAFs and highlighted concerns about potential adverse impacts on charitable fundraising more
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Responds to IRS on Donor Advised Funds Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Community Foundation of St Joseph County, South Bend, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service. The letter addresses proposed changes to the regulatory treatment of donor-advised funds and urges the continuation of established practices that recognize DAFs as public charities.
The foundation emphasizes that DAFs are component funds of public charities, governed by their boards and staff, not by individual donors. It argues grants from more
Cosentino North America Urges USTR to Consider Onshoring Agreements in Quartz Surface Products Safeguard Remedy
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Cosentino North America, headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative addressing the proposed safeguard remedy on imports of quartz surface products under investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
In its filing, Cosentino detailed its longstanding presence in the U.S. QSP market, tracing back to the 1990s. The company highlighted near $300 million invested over the past 15 years ac more
Council on Foundations Urges IRS to Provide Clear Guidance on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Council on Foundations, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding a notice which addresses various regulatory aspects concerning donor advised funds. The nonprofit leadership association, representing over 700 philanthropic organizations, expressed its perspectives on specific provisions within the Notice, particularly focusing on Sections Three, Four, Five, and Six related to donor advised fund operations and more
CSNK2A1 Foundation Urges FDA to Prioritize Drug Repurposing for Ultra-Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorders
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The CSNK2A1 Foundation, based in Burlingame, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the agency's request for information regarding drug repurposing for unmet medical needs. The foundation emphasized the importance of repurposing FDA-approved drugs to address conditions with limited or no commercial incentive, particularly rare and ultra-rare neurodevelopmental disorders such as Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome.
The more
Cure Coalition Advocates for Rigorous Validation of Non-Animal Testing Methods in Cosmetics Safety
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Cure Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's preparation for the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation annual meeting. The coalition represents patients, families, and health advocates emphasizing the importance of maintaining the highest standards of consumer and patient safety in medical and product testing.
In its letter, the Cure Coalition supports the moder more
DDCP Foundation Advocates Flexible Compliance Standards in Treasury's Stablecoin Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The DDCP Foundation Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The Foundation also submitted the letter on behalf of DDUSD, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company in formation, which intends to be the first token deployment on the DDCP protocol and plans to seek a more
Defense Credit Union Council Urges NCUA to Modernize Regulations and Enhance Flexibility
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defense Credit Union Council, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's voluntary 2026 regulatory review aimed at updating and streamlining existing rules. The organization emphasized the importance of regulations being proportionate, periodically evaluated, and principles-based to better align with the evolving credit union industry and economic realities.
The D more
Delta County Livestock Association Raises Concerns Over Gray Wolf Rule Implementation Impacts
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Delta County Livestock Association, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The association, representing thousands of cattle, sheep, and ranch families, expressed mounting concerns about the rule's effects on livestock operations, rural communities, and cooperative conservation efforts.
Since the rule's adoption in December 20 more
Denver Health Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Payment and Policy Changes Impacting Safety-Net Hospitals
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Denver Health, a leading safety-net health system headquartered in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on June 4, 2026. The letter addressed the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule, expressing support for many CMS initiatives while urging reconsideration and adjustment of several payment and policy proposals that could negatively affect hospitals serving vulnerable populati more
Desert Tortoise Council Raises Concerns Over Habitat Conservation Plan for CalPortland Mine Project
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Desert Tortoise Council, a non-profit organization based in Acton, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's Draft Habitat Conservation Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment for CalPortland Company's Oro Grande Quarries and Cement Plant project in San Bernardino County, California. The letter addresses a range of concerns about the proposed incidental take permit application involving the Mojave des more
Desert Tortoise Council Urges U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Strengthen Protections in CalPortland Mining Project
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Desert Tortoise Council, a nonprofit organization based in Acton, California, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the proposed issuance of an Incidental Take Permit for the Mojave desert tortoise related to the CalPortland Company's Oro Grande Quarries and Cement Plant operation in San Bernardino County, California. The Council expressed numerous concerns and made multiple requests aimed at enhancing protections for the federa more
Digital Trials & Research Alliance Highlights Regulatory Barriers, Opportunities in Digital Health Technology Use for Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Digital Trials and Research Alliance, based in San Diego, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing challenges and opportunities in the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations of drugs and biological products. The letter responds to the FDA's request for information on Advancing the Use of Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Investigations, focusing on regulatory hurdles, support mechanis more
Duke University Pathology Associate Professor Madden Draws Concern Over Impact on Scientific Research Funding
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- John F. Madden, associate professor of pathology at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing proposed revisions to federal financial assistance regulations, arguing that the changes would shift authority over scientific grantmaking from expert peer reviewers to political appointees and undermine the quality, fairness and credibility of federal research funding.
The public comment letter high more
Earthjustice, Natural Resources Defense Council Criticize EPA's Use of New Approach Methods in Chemical Risk Assessments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Earthjustice, San Francisco, California, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing significant concerns over the agency's use of new approach methods in draft risk evaluations and hazard assessments for chemicals.
In their letter, NRDC and Earthjustice, nonprofit environmental organizations active in environmental advocacy and policy, contend that EPA's reliance on transcri more
ECU Health Urges CMS to Adjust Residency Program Payment Rules and Nursing Education Cost Allocations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- ECU Health, Greenville, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed rule changes. The proposals address adjustments to the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals, Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment Systems, and related quality program requirements and policy updates for fiscal year 2027.
ECU Health, which serves 1.4 million residents across 29 more
Electronic Payments Coalition Supports OCC Efforts To Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Electronic Payments Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., expressed support for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule revising national bank non-interest charges and fees and the concurrent interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act regarding national banks and federal savings associations. The EPC, which represents credit unions, community banks, payment card networks, and related institutions, emphasized t more
Empatica Urges FDA to Clarify Regulatory Pathways for Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Empatica S.r.l., a Milan, Italy-based global manufacturer of digital health technologies (DHTs), submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's request for information on advancing the use of DHTs in clinical investigations of drugs and biological products. Empatica highlighted the opportunities DHTs provide to enhance clinical data quality and accessibility while underscoring key regulatory and operational challeng more
Enveil Urges FinCEN to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Efforts Through Privacy Enhancing Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Enveil, Fulton, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crime Enforcement Network urging the agency to modernize the U.S. anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regulatory framework. The company emphasizes the need for cross-sector data collaboration enabled by Privacy Enhancing Technologies to effectively combat financial crime in an increasingly complex environment.
Founded in 2016 by former U.S. Intelligence Community m more
FGA Action Urges Treasury Department to Finalize FinCEN Whistleblower Program to Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- FGA Action, a policy organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network advocating for the prompt finalization of a whistleblower program under the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act. The organization emphasized that such a program is crucial for addressing the rampant fraud draining federal funds, which it estimates could cost taxpayers up to $688 billio more
Financial & International Business Association Urges FinCEN to Strengthen AML/CFT Program Modernization With Clear Standards and Flexibility
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial and International Business Association Inc., headquartered in Miami, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding proposed regulatory revisions aimed at modernizing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements for financial institutions.
FIBA expressed support for the agency's intent to implement components mandated by the Anti-Mone more
Finseca Urges Labor Department to Expand Protections for Lifetime Income Options in Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Finseca, a trade association headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing support for the agency's proposed regulation titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives." The letter highlights the importance of clarifying fiduciary responsibilities in selecting designated investment alternatives in employer-sponsored retirement plans, particularly emphasizing the inclusion of life more
Florida County Emergency Management Dept. Director Gomez Urges FEMA to Support Local Governments in Disaster Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Pete Gomez, director of the Miami-Dade County Department of Emergency Management, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council expressing support for efforts to improve disaster response and recovery while cautioning that several proposed reforms could increase financial, administrative and operational burdens on local governments.
The letter emphasized the role local governments more
Florida Harbor Pilots Association Proposes Changes to North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Tallahassee, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service concerning the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at amending the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The FHPA, representing nearly 100 state-licensed pilots who navigate over 90 percent of large ocean-going vessels in international trade along Florida's waterways, presented detailed recommendations to modern more
Food Allergy Research & Education Urges FDA to Adopt Standardized Food Allergen Thresholds for Improved Consumer Safety
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), headquartered in McLean, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for the adoption of standardized food allergen thresholds as part of a modernized regulatory framework for precautionary allergen labeling (PAL). FARE, a leading nonprofit organization representing over 33 million Americans affected by food allergies, emphasizes that food allergen thresholds would enhance more
Food Industry Association Urges FDA to Implement Risk-Based Food Allergen Thresholds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Food Industry Association, based in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's docket on "Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications." FMI emphasized the importance of FDA advancing risk-based allergen thresholds as a critical risk management tool to enhance allergen management programs while providing clarity and transparency for consumers.
FMI highlighted the value of establishing more
German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Urges US EPA to Reject EFSA's Bisphenol A Health Reference Level
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, Berlin, submitted a public comment letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for drinking water. The BfR recommended that the U.S. EPA not base any health risk assessments or concentration limits for Bisphenol A (BPA) on the tolerable daily intake (TDI) value recently derived by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The BfR criticized the E more
Global Business Alliance Urges IRS to Withdraw and Amend Complex Tax Regulations to Boost U.S. Investment
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Global Business Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service addressing the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The letter outlines policy recommendations intended to support foreign direct investment in the United States by urging the withdrawal and amendment of certain IRS regulations that GBA identifies as overly complicated or burdensome. The federal agency's response to these recommendations is significant, given GBA's representati more
Global Surfaces FZE Urges Exclusion of UAE Quartz Surface Products From USTR Safeguard Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Global Surfaces FZE, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative expressing concerns regarding potential safeguard measures following the U.S. International Trade Commission's determination of import injury related to quartz surface products. The letter challenges the appropriateness of applying such measures to imports from the UAE, arguing that these imports are minimal and not a more
GrabAGun Digital Holdings Supports ATF Modernization of Firearms Transfer Verification
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc., a federally licensed firearms retailer based in Coppell, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives endorsing the agency's direct final rule. The rule modernizes the license verification process for dealer-to-dealer transfers by allowing use of the ATF's eZ Check system as an alternative to obtaining certified copies of licenses.
GrabAGun argues that the previous process requirin more
Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance Urges Caution in Colorado Gray Wolf Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance, a wildlife conservation organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's Request for Information on the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. GLWA cautioned against framing wolf management discussions primarily around livestock conflict and called for the consideration of ecological recovery metrics, public o more
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Advocates for Clear IRS Rules on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service. The foundation addressed the growing use of donor advised funds by donors and urged the agency to establish clear, understandable, and auditable rules that increase the flow of charitable dollars rather than restrict them.
The foundation detailed that last year it experienced a 99% increase in new DAF accounts, with half of those new accounts fund more
Gulf Coast Community Foundatio Urges IRS to Clarify Excise Tax Rules on Donor Advised Funds and Charity Events
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Venice, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding a notice which requests feedback on the proposed application of excise taxes related to donor advised funds. The letter addresses the IRS's consideration of guidance under section 4967 of the Internal Revenue Code concerning distributions from DAFs used to pay for tickets to charity-sponsored events.
The foundation explains that if finalized, t more
Gulf of America Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance Requests Review of Amendment 62 on Red Grouper Catch Limits
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Gulf of America Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance, Galveston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding Amendment 62 to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan. The Alliance expressed concerns about the proposed increases in red grouper catch limits and requested that NMFS remand the amendment to the Gulf Fishery Management Council for further evaluation.
The organization acknowledged the use of improved data sources, suc more
Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association Calls for Changes in Federal Wolf Management Policy in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Gunnison County Stockgrowers' Association, a nonprofit livestock producer organization headquartered in Gunnison, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The letter expresses concerns about the current wolf management program operated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and requests revisions to federal-state coordinatio more
Healthcare Association of New York State Highlights Concerns Over Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Policy Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for federal fiscal year 2027. The letter focuses on several key issues including payment updates, wage data sources, case-mix creep adjustments, data submission deadlines, and quality reporting measures.
HANYS expressed concern that more
HealthCare Chaplaincy Network Advocates for Reimbursement of Chaplain-Led Advance Care Planning Services
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The HealthCare Chaplaincy Network, New York-based global nonprofit specializing in spiritual care and professional chaplaincy services, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter was in response to CMS's request for information on ways to enhance palliative care services outside of hospice care, specifically addressing the hospice wage index, payment rate updates, and hospice quality reporting program requirements for more
Heartland Institute Submits Public Comment Challenging FDA's Draft Guidance on Flavored ENDS
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Heartland Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, critiquing the agency's draft guidance on flavored nicotine delivery systems premarket applications focused on youth risk considerations. The letter challenges the FDA's approach to regulating non-tobacco-flavored ENDS, highlighting concerns about the guidance potentially imposing unworkable standards that could hinder adult smokers' access to these a more
Historic Tax Credit Coalition Seeks IRS Guidance Updates to Support Rehabilitation Tax Credit Usage
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Historic Tax Credit Coalition, headquartered in Washington, DC, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service outlining key recommendations for the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The letter urges the IRS to address critical issues regarding the Rehabilitation Tax Credit under Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code, also known as the historic tax credit. These suggestions aim to clarify and promote consistent administration of the HTC to benefit more
Homecare Homebase Advocates for Targeted Policies in Medicare FY 2027 Hospice Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Homecare Homebase, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements proposed rule. The letter outlines the analysis of hospice payment adequacy, quality reporting, program integrity, and non-hospice spending oversight in relation to Medicare policies, stressing the need for targeted, more
Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association Urges CMS to Enhance Medicare Support for Community-Based Palliative Care
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The letter addressed ways to improve community palliative care provision outside of hospice care and responded to CMS' Request for Information seeking to identify barriers and increase a more
Houston Methodist Urges CMS to Adjust Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Reporting Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Houston Methodist, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System updates for federal fiscal year 2027. The health system, which includes eight community hospitals and a leading academic medical center, emphasized the need for payment adjustments to reflect increased care complexity and rising operational costs.
In the letter, Houston Methodist highlighte more
Humane World Urges NOAA to Maintain Vessel Speed Rules for North Atlantic Right Whale Protection
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund have submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding its consideration of changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The organizations emphasize the critical need to retain existing vessel speed restrictions to safeguard the endangered North Atlantic right whale population, which remains at risk despite ongoing conservation efforts.
The let more
Icahn School of Medicine Genetics Associate Professor Forst Opposes Proposed OMB Rules, Warning Against Political Review of Research Grants
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Christian Forst, an associate professor of genetics and genomic sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing proposed revisions to federal grant regulations that would expand political review of research funding decisions, arguing that the changes would undermine scientific peer review, introduce political considerations into grantmaking and weaken the independence of th more
IKE Tech Urges FDA to Embrace Age Verification Technology for Flavored ENDS
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- IKE Tech LLP, headquartered in Torrance, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) premarket applications and their relationship to youth risk. IKE Tech, a joint venture of technology firms focused on identity and age verification solutions, emphasized the critical role of universal, point-of-use age verification technology in preventin more
Illinois Credit Union League Supports Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Proposal to Shift AML Program Focus
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Illinois Credit Union League, Springfield, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding its proposed rule to update anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements. The proposal aims to transition from a technical compliance focus toward program effectiveness based on the size and complexity of financial institutions.
The Illinois Credit Union League expressed support for the fra more
Illinois Credit Union League Supports Tailored Anti-Money Laundering Program Requirements in Federal Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Illinois Credit Union League, Springfield, Illinois, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. National Credit Union Administration regarding a proposed rule that includes the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The proposal aims to modify anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements, focusing on size and complexity of financial institutions rather than strict uniform ma more
Imperial Granite & Marble Urges Trade Policy Staff Committee to Consider Downstream Impact of Quartz Tariffs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Imperial Granite and Marble, a small quartz fabrication business based in Stafford, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative expressing concerns about proposed safeguard measures on imported quartz surface products. The company emphasized the role of imported quartz slabs, which comprise approximately 95% of its material needs, and highlighted the potential risks a tariff could pose to its operations and workforce.
Imperia more
Independent Women's Law Center Backs HUD's Revisions to Equal Access Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Independent Women's Law Center, Winchester, Virginia, has expressed support for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule to rescind and revise parts of HUD's 2012 and 2016 Equal Access to Housing Rules. The proposed revisions aim to restore sex-based protections in federally funded housing and shelter programs.
The organization praised HUD's recognition that sex, defined as biological classification male or female, is immutable and highly r more
InSilicoTrials Submits Public Comment Letter to FDA on AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- InSilicoTrials, a cloud-based technology platform headquartered in Trieste, Italy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information for the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company detailed recommendations to support the pilot's pragmatic, standards-based implementation, drawing from its experience in mechanistic and machine learning models applied to drug more
Institute of Food Technologists Urges Food & Drug Administration to Refine Food Allergen Thresholds for Improved Risk Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's Request for Information on food allergen thresholds. The global organization, dedicated to advancing food science, has emphasized the need for science-based, risk assessment-guided allergen threshold levels as a foundation to enhance food allergen management, regulatory consistency, and consumer protection.
IFT's co more
International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety Calls for Global Harmonization of Non-Animal Testing Methods in Cosmetics Safety Assessments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS), headquartered in Mount Royal, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the agency's request for comments in preparation for the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation (ICCR) Twentieth Annual Meeting (ICCR-20). The ICCS letter emphasizes the importance of advancing animal-free assessment methods and next-generation risk assessment (NGRA) more
International Fund for Animal Welfare Canada Urges NOAA to Maintain North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Fund for Animal Welfare Canada, Ottawa, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) addressing the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. IFAW Canada emphasized the critical importance of preserving existing vessel speed restrictions to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, whose population is estim more
International Society for CNS Clinical Trials Calls for Clarified FDA Digital Health Technology Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology (ISCTM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's request for information on advancing the use of digital health technologies (DHTs) in drug and biological product clinical investigations. Drawing on its expertise in central nervous system (CNS) research, the independent organization highlighted regulatory more
International Tobacco Control Project: Impact of Quebec's Flavored E-Cigarette Ban on Adult Vaping and Smoking Behaviors
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Tobacco Control (ITC) Project, headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) premarket applications. The letter presents new data analyzing the effects of Quebec's comprehensive ban on flavored e-cigarettes, implemented on October 31, 2023, on adult vaping and smoking behaviors. The ITC Project's research com more
IPEC-Americas Urges FDA to Modernize SUPAC Guidance for Pharmaceutical Excipients
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council of the Americas (IPEC-Americas), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for the modernization of the Scale-Up and Post-Approval Changes (SUPAC) guidances. IPEC-Americas represents over 50 manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical excipients and biopharma companies.
The organization expressed strong support for the FDA's init more
IRS Advisory Council Submits Recommendations to IRS for 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service outlining a series of recommendations for the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The suggestions reflect the council's ongoing work since 2021 and encompass a broad range of tax compliance and administrative issues.
The IRSAC serves as an advisory group to the IRS Commissioner and agency leadership, consisting of 37 volunteer members representing diverse more
ITG Brands Urges FDA to Revise Draft Guidance on Flavored Premarket Applications to Ensure Science-Based Regulation and Predictability
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- ITG Brands LLC, Greensboro, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products regarding the agency's draft guidance on premarket applications for flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. The letter addresses concerns with the draft guidance titled "Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Premarket Applications - Considerations Related to Youth Risk," which outlines FDA's approach for assessing yout more
IUCN Highlights Critical Endangerment of Rice's Whale in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, has provided a comprehensive assessment of the status of Rice's Whale (Balaenoptera ricei), a species recently distinguished from other baleen whales and endemic to the Gulf of Mexico. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, managed by the IUCN Global Species Programme and the Species Survival Commission, has classified Rice's Whale as Critically Endangered under criteria D, in more
Joint Commission Supports Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Expansion of Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, provided public comment to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on the Medicare Program and the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Fiscal Year 2027. The independent, not-for-profit organization praised CMS's efforts to recognize hospitals delivering high-quality perinatal care through an expanded Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation.
The Joint Commission more
Jti Ligget LLC Urges FDA to Revise Guidance to Address Illicit Market and Support Adult Switching
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Jti Ligget LLC, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about the Agency's draft guidance on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications. JTI critiques the draft guidance for maintaining the status quo that limits the authorization of flavored ENDS products beyond tobacco flavor and fails to adequately address the proliferation of illicit flavored E more
Large Public Power Council Urges Careful FEMA Disaster Recovery Reform to Protect Utilities and Communities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Large Public Power Council, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council. The utilities represented by the council serve over 30 million Americans and manage substantial electric generation and transmission infrastructure essential to disaster recovery efforts nationwide. The council's letter underscores its support for modernizing FEMA disaster recovery programs, emphasizing a shared goal of faster, c more
LeValley Ranch Criticizes Colorado Wolf Reintroduction Management and Implementation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- LeValley Ranch II Ltd. RLLP, Hotchkiss, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mountain-Prairie Region concerning the implementation of the Gray Wolf (Canis Lupus) Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The ranch, operating across Delta, Gunnison, and Montrose counties in western Colorado, expressed concerns about the ongoing management of wolf reintroduction efforts and their impacts on livestock operations an more
LUNGevity Foundation Urges Food & Drug Administration to Enhance Guidance on Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- LUNGevity Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on advancing digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The foundation, focused on lung cancer research and patient support, highlighted the potential of DHTs to improve patient access to clinical trials, reduce participant burdens, and promote patient-focused drug d more
Maine Lobstermen's Association Urges Flexible and Science-Based Whale Protection Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Maine Lobstermen's Association, Portland, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. As Maine's oldest and largest fishing organization, the MLA emphasized the importance of balancing right whale conservation with the economic and cultural significance of the Maine lobster fishery.
The MLA applauded the agency's intent to modernize the rule by more
Manganese Interest Group Urges EPA to Decline Regulation of Manganese in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Manganese Interest Group, an ad hoc coalition representing steel producers, metalworkers, ferroalloy manufacturers, and related stakeholders across the U.S., has submitted public comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency not to regulate manganese under the Safe Drinking Water Act. MIG, headquartered in Washington, D.C., contends that current scientific evidence does not support the need for such regulation and that manganese levels typicall more
Maricopa Association of Governments Supports EPA Reconsideration of Northern Wasatch Front Ozone Classification
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Maricopa Association of Governments, Phoenix, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed reconsideration and repeal of its prior finding on the Northern Wasatch Front ozone nonattainment area in Utah. The reconsideration pertains to the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, including the determination that attainment was achieved by the moderate attainment date except for em more
Marine Retailers Association Urges Thorough Economic Impact Analysis of Proposed Whale Vessel Strike Rule Amendments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The MRAA, representing over 1,300 retail locations in the recreational boating industry, stressed the importance of balancing conservation efforts with continued access for recre more
Maryland Department of the Environment Challenges EPA's Proposed Approval of Utah's Ozone Air Quality Reclassification
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment, headquartered in Baltimore, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposed rule on Utah's Northern Wasatch Front area and its air quality status under the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The EPA action proposes to reconsider and repeal a finding that the NWF failed to attain federal ozone standards by the moderate atta more
Mass. Fish & Game Dept. Division of Marine Fisheries Urges Continued Protection for North Atlantic Right Whales, Expansion of Vessel Speed Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Division of Marine Fisheries, New Bedford, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries opposing the proposed deregulation of the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasizes the need to maintain the mandatory vessel speed restrictions requiring vessels 65 feet and greater to travel at 10 knots or less within Seasonal Management Areas.
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Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Strengthen Drinking Water Protections on PFAS and Microplastics
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Matanzas Riverkeeper, a nonprofit environmental organization based in St. Augustine, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The letter highlights concerns that while the EPA acknowledges the widespread presence and health risks of contaminants such as microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, the agency's current approach more
Medexus Pharma Supports Continuation of Medicare Payment for Innovative Hospital Treatments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Medexus Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed fiscal year 2027 rule on Medicare's Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems. The comments focus on Medicare's New Technology Add-on Payment policies, a supplemental reimbursement mechanism designed to assist hospitals in adopting novel and costly inpatient treatme more
Middle States Commission on Higher Education Highlights Burden and Privacy Concerns in Prison Education Program Application
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing its proposal on the prison education program application. The accreditor emphasized the importance of minimizing the information collection burden on institutions running innovative correctional facility programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and program quality.
The commission, recognized by the U.S. Secreta more
Midwest Ozone Group Urges EPA to Finalize Utah Ozone Attainment Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midwest Ozone Group, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed rule entitled "Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Reconsideration and Repeal of Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification to a Serious Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment by the Moderate Attainment Date But for International Emissions." The letter acco more
Missouri Hospital Association Urges Careful Consideration of Hospice Wage Index Changes
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Missouri Hospital Association, Jefferson City, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed updates to the FY 2027 Medicare Hospice payment system. MHA emphasizes the need for CMS to prudently evaluate any shift in the hospice wage index methodology to avoid abrupt payment reductions and operational disruptions for hospice providers.
The comment letter details MHA's support for the goal of accurate more
Moffat County Commissioners Raise Concerns Over Colorado Wolf Management Practices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Moffat County Board of County Commissioners, Craig, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns about the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. The letter critiques the state's management under the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and highlights conflicts between local producers and state wildlife authorities.
Moffat County notes that although no confirmed wolf depred more
Money Services Business Association Urges Changes to FinCEN Whistleblower Rules
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Money Services Business Association Inc., headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding proposed whistleblower incentives and protections. The letter addresses FinCEN's advance notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at establishing procedures for whistleblower awards and protections.
The MSBA supports robust anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and internal controls but stresses that regul more
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The NAAQS Regulatory Review and Rulemaking Coalition, headquartered in Washington D.C., has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endorsing the agency's proposed rule to repeal a 2024 final rule reclassifying Utah's Northern Wasatch Front area as a Serious nonattainment zone for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The EPA also proposed to determine that this area would have attained the ozone NAAQS by the appli more
Nareit Urges IRS for Updated Guidance on REIT Asset Tests and Related Tax Issues
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Nareit, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service focusing on priority issues for the 2026-27 IRS Priority Guidance Plan. The organization, which represents real estate investment trusts and related real estate companies, outlined a series of recommendations aimed at clarifying and modernizing the IRS's approach to REIT tax rules, particularly concerning asset tests, income characteriza more
NASCUS Urges NCUA to Simplify Regulations and Update Rules to Reduce Credit Union Burdens
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's regulatory review conducted under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996. NASCUS expressed appreciation for the NCUA Board's voluntary compliance with EGRPRA and its annual review process but offered detailed recommendations aimed at reducin more
National Alliance for Caregiving Urges CMS to Expand Caregiver Training in Joint Replacement Model
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Alliance for Caregiving, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advocating for the integration of Caregiver Training Services within the proposed nationwide expansion of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model. The nonprofit organization emphasized the role of family caregivers in facilitating recovery and managing post-surgical care for joint replacement patients.
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National Anti-Vivisection Society Urges Food & Drug Administration, International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing preparations for the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation. NAVS urged the FDA and ICCR to accelerate the global transition from animal testing to modern, human-relevant safety assessment methods in cosmetics regulation.
The organization recommended that ICCR proactively update its annex more
National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind Urges U.S. AbilityOne Commission to Adjust Fee Structure and Clarify Subcontracting Rules
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission. The letter addresses the Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding changes to Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA) fee structures and subcontracting within the AbilityOne Program.
NAEPB expressed support for the Commission's goal of improving program efficiency and sustainability but highlighted several concerns requiring cle more
National Association of Manufacturers Supports Changes to OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Manufacturers, based in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding the Walking-Working Surfaces proposed rule. The NAM welcomed OSHA's initiative to revise the 2016 regulation, particularly supporting the removal of the fixed ladder replacement deadline, deeming it unnecessarily burdensome.
The association highlighted the importance of maintaining workforce safety while more
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Urges Modifications to Department of Labor Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Retirement Plan Investments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns regarding the department's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives. NAPFA, an organization representing fee-only financial planning professionals, cautioned that the rule in its current form could weaken participant protections in 401(k) and other defined contribution plan more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Supports Modernization of Anti-Money Laundering Programs With Emphasis on Risk-Based Approach
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs. NASCUS broadly endorses the proposal's goal to modernize AML/CFT requirements, emphasizing effectiveness and alignment with risk-based practices common among financial institutions.
NASCUS praises the pr more
National Bankers Association Endorses Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Actions to Preserve Uniform Federal Banking Standards
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Bankers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supporting the Interim Final Rule clarifying the authority of national banks to charge noninterest fees, alongside the related Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The letter emphasizes the importance of uniform national standards to safeguard the operations of Minority Depository Institutions and their ability to s more
National Bankers Association Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Interim Final Rule and Order on Bank Fees and Preemption of Illinois Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Bankers Association issued a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the Interim Final Rule clarifying national banks' authority to charge noninterest fees, as well as the related Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The NBA represents Minority Depository Institutions, including Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and women-owned banks in over 4 more
National CACFP Association Urges USDA to Support Expanded Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National CACFP Association, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service concerning the Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs final rule. NCA, representing a broad community involved in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program stakeholders, expressed support for increased flexibility in milk choices available to program operators.
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National Community Reinvestment Coalition Calls for Stronger State Authority and Ongoing Updates in Stablecoin Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, based in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on the GENIUS Act's criteria for judging state-level regulatory regimes as substantially similar to the federal stablecoin framework. NCRC, an alliance of over 700 community organizations focused on economic justice, urged Treasury to recognize the federal regulatory framework more
National Ocean Industries Association, EnerGeo Alliance Advocate for Technology-Based Alternatives to Speed Limits in North Atlantic Right Whale Protection
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Ocean Industries Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C., and EnerGeo Alliance, Houston, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service. Their feedback addresses the advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, published in March 2026.
NOIA and EnerGeo, representing offshore energy and energy geoscience indus more
National Patient Advocate Foundation Urges Expanded Needs Navigation in Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Patient Advocate Foundation, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities. The organization emphasized the need to integrate financial hardship navigation services, known as Needs Navigation, into skilled nursing facility care under Medicare.
NPAF highlighted that patie more
National Sunflower Association Urges EPA to Consider Minor-Use Crops in Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Sunflower Association (NSA), headquartered in Mandan, North Dakota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's Draft Strategy to Protect Endangered Species from Fungicides. NSA represents stakeholders across the U.S. sunflower industry and emphasized the need for EPA to consider unique challenges faced by minor-use crops like sunflowers when finalizing the strategy.
NSA expressed concern that the more
Natural Resources Defense Council Challenges EPA's Proposed Approval of North Carolina's Vehicle Inspection Program Removal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposal to approve North Carolina's revision of its State Implementation Plan that removes 19 counties from its state-approved vehicle inspection and maintenance program. The organization raises concerns that this removal could exacerbate ozone pollution in the affected regions, which is known to pose serious risks to human health more
Neonatal Nurses Advocate for Enhanced Roles and Measures in Medicare Hospital Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Neonatal Nurses and National Association of Neonatal Nurses-Advance Practice, Chicago, Illinois, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed updates to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2027. The nursing organizations emphasized the importance of nurses' inclus more
North Atlantic Right Whale Localization and Source Level Estimation Using Coherent Beamforming Arrays
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ocean Acoustical Services and Instrumentation Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Thayer Mahan Inc., headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concerning their advanced acoustic monitoring technology for North Atlantic right whales in offshore wind construction areas. The letter detailed their deployment and evaluation of two coherently beamformed, 32-channel hydrophone linear array more
North Carolina Plastic Waste Coalition Urges EPA to Strengthen Microplastics Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The North Carolina Plastic Waste Coalition, Raleigh, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft sixth Contaminant Candidate List and the inclusion of microplastics. The coalition emphasized the widespread environmental presence of microplastics and their potential adverse health impacts, urging the EPA to pursue more stringent regulatory measures.
Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than five more
North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Urges Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Rules
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board Wausau, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, which governs federal financial assistance. The letter, authored by the NCWWDB Finance Director, warns that certain provisions in the proposed rule would undermine the organization's ability to effectively serve workers and employers across its nine-county rural service area and im more
Northern Kentucky Water District Urges Science-Based Approach to Microplastics in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Northern Kentucky Water District, Erlanger, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6). NKWD supports EPA's inclusion of microplastics as a chemical group for further research, emphasizing the need for science-based regulatory decisions under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
NKWD highlighted critical data gaps identified by EPA, including the lack of a health-based more
Notabene Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Recognize Outcomes-Based Anti-Money Laundering Programs and Innovative Compliance Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Notabene Inc., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The communication emphasizes the significance of restoring a substantive, outcomes-based definition of effective AML/CFT programs, alongside formally recognizing innovative compliance technologies within the regulatory framework.
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Novogradac LIHTC Working Group Urges IRS for Clarifications to Enhance Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Novogradac Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Working Group, based in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service addressing multiple technical and administrative issues regarding the LIHTC program. The letter responds to a request by the IRS for suggestions on items to include in its 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The Working Group, which comprises a diverse membership of professionals such as developers, investo more
Novogradac Opportunity Zones Working Group Urges IRS for Regulatory Clarifications to Enhance OZ Incentive Effectiveness
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Novogradac and Co. LLP, a San Francisco, California-based accounting and consulting firm, representing the Novogradac Opportunity Zones Working Group, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding suggestions for the agency's 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The letter addresses critical areas of uncertainty in the Opportunity Zones incentive program, aiming to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of this tool desig more
Ocean Systems Supports FinCEN's Proposed Rule to Enhance Anti-Money Laundering Compliance With AI Integration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Ocean Systems Inc., Miami, Florida, has expressed support for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's proposed rulemaking aimed at reforming the countering financing of terrorism programs. Ocean Systems underscores the importance of the proposal's shift from process-oriented compliance to demonstrable program effectiveness, emphasizing the role of innovative technology, particularly artificial intelligence, in achieving regulatory objectives.
Ocean Systems detailed its more
One Hundred Miles Urges Strengthening of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- One Hundred Miles, Brunswick, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA NMFS). The letter addresses the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. OHM strongly opposes any potential deregulation that would weaken current vessel speed restrictions designed to protect the endangered No more
Ore. Benton County Health Dept. Urges FDA to Ban All Flavored ENDS Products Including Menthol
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Benton County Health Department, Corvallis, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging regulations on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems. Citing evidence that flavored products appeal to youth and contribute to nicotine initiation, the department highlighted the ongoing public health burden of tobacco use in their community of nearly 100,000 residents.
The health department expressed support for maintaining hig more
Oregon Coalition Urges FDA to Reject Draft Guidance on Flavored ENDS to Protect Youth
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Oregon Coalition of Local Health Officials, Portland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications. The coalition raised concerns that the proposed draft guidance may undermine efforts to protect youth and young adults from ENDS-related risks.
Oregon CLHO highlighted data showing that e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco products among Oregon youth, more
Padagis US LLC Provides Recommendations on FDA SUPAC Guidances for Industry
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Padagis US LLC of Newark, Delaware, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Recommendations on Scale-Up and Postapproval Changes (SUPAC) guidances for industry. Padagis provided insights on the current utility, challenges, and potential improvements of these guidances which support Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) changes.
Padagis affirmed that SUPAC guidances remain helpful especially for stability requirements and more
Paradigm Operations, Hyperliquid Urge Clarity on Stablecoin Compliance Rules
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Paradigm Operations LP, San Francisco, California, and Hyperliquid Policy Center, based in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter today to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the proposed rulemaking under the GENIUS Act that sets anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers. The comments outline key areas where the age more
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Opposes HUD Proposal to Remove Tenant Protections in HOME Program
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Housing Law Group, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The group urges HUD to withdraw changes that would remove tenant protections.
The organization highlights its experience representing low-income tenants, including families with disabilities, elderly people, more
Personalized Medicine Coalition Urges CMS to Support Access to Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies in FY 2027 Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Personalized Medicine Coalition, based in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2027. The coalition highlighted the impact of the proposed policies on patient access to transformative cell and gene therapies, particularly for cancer, rare diseases, and other conditions benefiting from personalized medicine inn more
Pfizer Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Retain COVID-19 Vaccination Measures for Skilled Nursing Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Pfizer, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule. The biopharmaceutical company urged CMS to retain two COVID-19 vaccination measures within the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program.
Pfizer emphasized that the COVID-19 Vaccine: Percent of Patients/Residents Who Are Up to Date measure is critical because onl more
Physicians For Compassionate Care Education Foundation Raises Concerns Over Assisted Suicide Practices, Hospice Care
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Physicians For Compassionate Care Education Foundation, headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the Medicare Program: FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements rule, specifically the section titled "Request for Information Regarding Medical Aid in Dying." The organization expressed concerns regarding assisted suicide more
Pickering Aviation Urges FAA to Reconsider Proposed Airworthiness Directive on H-60 Tail Rotor Blades Following Army Safety Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Pickering Aviation Inc., headquartered in Denton, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration urging the agency to reconsider its proposed Airworthiness Directive revision affecting the tail rotor blade of Sikorsky and restricted-category H-60/S-70 helicopters. The company requests that the FAA fully evaluate the comprehensive safety and maintenance records maintained by the U.S. Army before finalizing the rule.
The FAA's proposed AD, d more
Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Supports Environmental Protection Agency Reconsideration on Utah Ozone Attainment
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, Colorado Springs, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposed repeal of the December 2024 nonattainment reclassification decision for Utah's Northern Wasatch Front ozone nonattainment area. The council applauds the EPA's recognition that the area would have met the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard by the August 3, 2024 attainm more
PJ Helicopters Raises Concerns Over FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive on UH60 Helicopters
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- PJ Helicopters, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. The company expressed concerns about the proposed airworthiness directive that targets tail rotor blade modifications and inspections on various military and civil aircraft.
The proposed AD aims to address an unsafe condition involving the bond between the tail rotor blade pitch horn and the torque tube. The FAA's proposal extends requirements from more
Plus Nature Urges NOAA Fisheries to Strengthen Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Plus Nature LLC, a Wilmington, North Carolina-based environmental organization, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter emphasizes the need to modernize whale protection through technological innovation without compromising existing saf more
Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited Opposes Safeguard Measures on Quartz Surface Products
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited (PESL), based in Secunderabad, India, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding proposed safeguard measures on quartz surface product imports. The company requested to participate remotely in the June 16 hearing organized by USTR.
PESL, the largest Indian quartz surface product exporter to the U.S., markets high-quality products under the Quantra Quartz brand. The company hig more
Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited Opposes Safeguard Measures on Quartz Surface Products Imports From India
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited (PESL), headquartered in Secunderabad, India, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opposing the imposition of safeguard measures on imports of quartz surface products (QSP) from India. The letter responds to the USTR's solicitation for comments and a public hearing notice concerning potential actions following a determination of import injury with respect to QSP.
PESL, the lar more
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Urge Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Include Nurses in Procedure Panels and Support Social Determinants of Health Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Chicago Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule for the Medicare Program Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System. PCNA expressed support for CMS' goals to improve access to care and public health while offering specific recommendations for the fin more
Public Health Law Center Urges FDA to Reject Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems With Device Access Restrictions
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Public Health Law Center, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's "Draft Guidance for Industry, Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Premarket Applications - Consideration Related to Youth Risk." The Center asserts that the FDA should not authorize flavored ENDS products, whether or not they include device access restrictions, citing the failure of such measures to protect p more
Public Lands Council, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Call for Improved Wolf Management and Conflict Resolution in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Centennial, Colorado, have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the implementation of the Gray Wolf Nonessential Experimental Population Rule in Colorado. Both organizations emphasize the need for more effective management strategies under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act to address impacts on livestock producers.
The groups highlight that while the more
RAI Services Urges FDA to Overhaul Flavored Vape Guidance, Warning Current Policy Empowers Illicit Chinese Market
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- RAI Services Co., headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing opposition to the draft guidance titled "Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Premarket Applications-Considerations Related to Youth Risk." The letter critiques the FDA's approach to regulating flavored vaping products, arguing that the guidance undermines adult smokers' ability to switch to less harmful alternativ more
RE Sources Urges EPA to Take Enforceable Action on PFAS and Microplastics in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- RE Sources, a nonprofit organization based in Bellingham, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the draft Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6). The letter addresses EPA's recognition of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics as contaminants present in drinking water and highlights the need for enforceable regulations rather than mere acknowledgment.
RE Sources notes that while more
Recall Results Highlights Growing Threat of Fraud in Consumer Product Recalls, Calls for Stronger CPSC Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Recall Results, Maryland Heights, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing challenges in detecting and preventing fraud and abuse in consumer recall programs. The recall administrator detailed the evolution of recall fraud influenced by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the increased prevalence of online shopping.
According to the letter, the primary effective method to prevent recall fra more
REGENT Craft Urges NMFS to Exclude Wing-in-Ground Craft From Right Whale Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- REGENT Craft Inc., a North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based manufacturer of electric and hybrid-electric wing-in-ground (WIG) vessels, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) concerning the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The Rhode Island small business, known for its Seaglider WIG craft, supports efforts to protect right whales but requests t more
Riverkeeper Opposes NMFS Proposal to Weaken North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Riverkeeper Inc., Ossining, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing the proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The agency's proposal seeks to alter existing measures designed to limit vessel speeds in designated areas along the U.S. East Coast to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis).
The current vessel speed rule, established in more
Rocky Mountain Equality Urges Housing and Urban Development Department to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rocky Mountain Equality, Boulder, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The organization expressed concern that the proposed rule would negatively impact LGBTQ+ individuals residing in HUD-funded housing and obstruct service providers from operating effectively.
Rocky Mountain Equality outlined that the existing Equal more
SafeHeal Urges CMS to Preserve Alternative Pathway for Breakthrough Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- SafeHeal Inc., headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns over the agency's proposal to repeal the New Technology Add-on Payment alternative pathway in the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule. The company advocates for maintaining the existing alternative pathway to facilitate access to innovative medical technologies that address unmet clinical needs.
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Samsung Bioepis Urges FDA for Clearer Guidance on Biosimilar Development and Regulatory Harmonization
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd., headquartered in Incheon, South Korea, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the agency's draft guidance on biosimilar development and the Biosimilar Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCI Act). The letter responds to the FDA's New and Revised Draft Questions and Answers on Biosimilar Development (Revision 4) and focuses on clarifying the use of non-U.S.-licensed comparator products, reser more
Schizophrenia Policy Action Network Highlights New Evidence for Medicare Hospital Payment Policy
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Schizophrenia Policy Action Network, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding payment policies for inpatient hospital care under the Medicare Program. The letter urges CMS to incorporate recent peer-reviewed research and public survey data in evaluating the New Technology Add-On Payment application for COBENFY as part of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Pa more
Sentara Health Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Medicare Hospital Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sentara Health, Norfolk, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2027. The healthcare system, which operates 12 hospitals in Virginia and North Carolina and employs 35,000 staff, expressed concerns about several key proposals that could impose additional fina more
SmarterSafer Coalition Urges FEMA to Prioritize Mitigation and Fiscal Sustainability in Disaster Policy
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The SmarterSafer Coalition, a national alliance headquartered in Washington D.C. that advocates for environmentally responsible and fiscally prepared disaster mitigation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. The Council was tasked with assessing FEMA's disaster response capabilities, resource management, and coordination with state and local governments more
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Comments on CMS Proposed Medicare Hospital Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System proposed rule. SHEA represents approximately 2,000 healthcare epidemiology professionals globally and offered feedback on several key components of the proposed r more
Sofar Ocean Technologies Urges Advanced Real-Time Acoustic Monitoring to Reduce Right Whale Vessel Strikes
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sofar Ocean Technologies Inc., San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding possible deregulatory measures tied to vessel speed restrictions aimed at preventing strikes on North Atlantic right whales. The letter focuses on the need for advanced real-time passive acoustic monitoring using hydrophone arrays to better detect whale presence and more effectively reduce vessel strike risks.
Sofar is an ocean int more
South Carolina Boating & Fishing Alliance Urges NMFS to Modernize North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance, Charleston, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agency to update the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The organization advocates for a regulatory framework that better incorporates technological advances to protect the whale while easing unnecessary economic and operational impacts on the boating and fishing industries in South Carolina.
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South Korea Trade Legal Affairs Division Director Han Urges USTR to Exclude Korean Quartz Surface Products From Safeguard Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Joosil Han, director for Trade Legal Affairs and Planning Division at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources of South Korea, Sejong, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative urging the exclusion of Korean quartz surface product imports from any safeguard measures under consideration, arguing that U.S. trade authorities have already determined that imports from South Korea did not contribute materially to injury suffered by the more
Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation Supports Technology-Based Updates to Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The foundation backs NMFS' removal of the 2022 vessel speed rule, describing it as overly broad and lacking supportive data.
The foundation highlights advances in detection technologies including tagging, thermal and more
Students for Life Urges EPA to Add Mifepristone Metabolites to Contaminant List
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Students for Life of America, headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing environmental and public health concerns linked to the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The organization urges the EPA to add mifepristone and its metabolites to the agency's Contaminant Candidate List under the Safe Drinking Water Act due to the drug's potential contamination of U.S. waterways.
In its le more
Students for Life Urges EPA to Review Chemical Abortion Pill Water Pollution Risks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Students for Life of America, headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging a thorough review of chemical abortion pill contaminants in U.S. waterways. The organization detailed concerns about the environmental and public health impacts of mifepristone and its metabolites, which they claim contribute to water pollution through chemically-tainted blood, placental tissue, and human remains ente more
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association Supports DOL's Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Retirement Investments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed rule titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The letter outlines TIAA's endorsement of the proposed rule's process-based, asset-neutral approach and underscores its appreciation for the agency's focus on lifetime income solutions for retirement plans.
TIAA a more
Teva Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA to Clarify Guidelines for Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc., North Wales, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information and comments on advancing the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. As a global leader in pharmaceuticals, Teva emphasized the growing potential and importance of DHTs to improve clinical trial design, data collection, and patient outcome mea more
Time in Range Coalition Urges FDA to Enhance Use of Digital Health Technologies in Diabetes Drug Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Time in Range Coalition, based in San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's Request for Information and Comments on advancing the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The organization emphasized the necessity of integrating continuous glucose monitoring data, particularly Time in Range metrics, into regulatory decision-making t more
Tokenpods Supports FinCEN's Outcomes-Based Compliance Overhaul With AI-Driven Blockchain Records
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Tokenpods Inc., a compliance-first programmable ownership infrastructure company headquartered in Oro Valley, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in response to FinCEN's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Tokenpods emphasizes support for the NPRM's shift to an outcomes-based effectiveness standard and urges the agency to clarify the treatment of blockchain-anchored AI compliance decision rec more
U.S. Money Express Advocates Provider-Level Tax Adjustment on Remittance Transfers
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- U.S. Money Express Co., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for the excise tax on remittance transfers under Internal Revenue Code Section 4475. The letter addresses concerns about the tax application on transactions that ultimately are canceled, reversed, or otherwise uncompleted.
The company recommends that the IRS implement a provider-level adjustment mechanism allowing licensed money t more
UCLA Medicine Professor Brewer Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Federal Financial Assistance Guidance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Timothy F. Brewer, professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing proposed federal financial assistance regulations, arguing that the changes would shift research-funding decisions from scientific experts to political appointees, weaken scientific rigor and reduce the U.S.' ability to maintain leadership in research and public health.
The letter criticiz more
United Steelworkers Union Oppose OSHA Proposal to Remove Fixed Ladder Fall Protection Deadline
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration opposing a proposed rule that would eliminate the compliance deadline for fixed ladder fall protection systems. The USW expressed concerns that removing the Nov. 18, 2036, deadline will undermine worker safety p more
United Way Worldwide Provides Feedback on IRS Draft Regulations for Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding a notice which addresses the application of excise taxes and regulatory considerations related to donor advised funds. The organization emphasized that DAFs serve as a tool enabling donors to support their communities by allowing contributions to multiple charitable causes, aligning with United Way's mission to improve education, health, and financial more
University of California Molecular, Cell Biology Professor Dernburg Warns Proposed OMB Rule Could Harm U.S. Scientific Progress
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Abby Dernburg, professor of molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging withdrawal or revision of multiple provisions in the agency's proposed federal financial assistance rule, arguing that the changes would weaken scientific productivity, increase costs and reduce the economic value of federally funded research.
The letter highlights that restricting federally funde more
University of Vermont Interim Vice President of Contracting Fearon Raises Concerns Over CMS FY 2027 Hospital Payment Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Lisa Fearon, interim vice president of payer contracting at University of Vermont Health, Burlington, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns about multiple provisions in the agency's fiscal year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, arguing that payment updates fail to reflect rising hospital costs and that several quality-reporting and payment-model proposals require modification. more
Utah Associations Urge EPA to Finalize Reconsideration of Ozone Nonattainment Classification
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Utah Petroleum Association, Salt Lake City, and Utah Mining Association, Murray, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 concerning the agency's recent actions on the Northern Wasatch Front nonattainment area under the 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The Associations addressed EPA's reconsideration and proposed repeal of the December 2024 final rule that reclassified the NWF from Moderate to Serio more
VA Pacific Islands Health Care System Initiates Major Study on Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, has opened participation for a medical research study focused on evaluating the effects of tirzepatide versus dulaglutide on major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes at heightened cardiovascular risk. This study, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, involves extensive collaboration with the Spark M. Matsunaga Medical Center and is led by the principal investig more
Vantive Healthcare Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Retain Alternative New Technology Add-On Payment Pathway and Supports Sepsis Readmission Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Vantive Healthcare, a medical device innovator headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule. The letter addresses two primary concerns: opposition to CMS's proposal to repeal the alternative New Technology Add-On Payment pathway for FDA-designated Breakthrough Devices and support for the agency's proposals to impl more
Verona Marble Co. Urges USTR to Exclude Italian Quartz Surface Products from Safeguard Remedy
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Verona Marble Co. Inc., a small business headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding potential safeguard measures on quartz surface products as recommended by the U.S. International Trade Commission. The company requested that quartz surface imports originating from Italy be excluded from any tariff-rate quota remedy designed to address serious injury suffered by domestic producers.
The pub more
Viatris Inc. Urges FDA to Modernize Scale Up and Post Approval Changes Guidance to Enhance Post-approval Change Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Viatris Inc., a healthcare company headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing proposed revisions to the agency's scale-up and post-approval changes guidance. The letter highlights the continuing value of the Scale Up and Post Approval Changes Guidance in providing a structured, risk-based framework for chemistry, manufacturing, and controls changes while recommending updates to reflect co more
Vilomah Foundation Opposes Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Vilomah Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing key provisions of the agency's proposed revisions to 2 CFR governing federal financial assistance. The foundation asserts that the proposed rule exceeds OMB's statutory authority by imposing ideological conditions, expanding discretionary termination powers, and threatening the stability upon which grant recipients rely.
The letter highligh more
Virginia Bankers Association Supports OCC's Interim Rule on National Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Virginia Bankers Association, Glen Allen, has expressed support for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule clarifying national banks' authority to charge non-interest fees, including credit and debit card interchange fees. The association's public comment letter addresses the OCC's efforts to preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act as it applies to national banks.
The association emphasized that the interim final rule and order more
Virginia Maritime Association Urges NOAA to Refine Rather Than Repeal Whale Vessel Strike Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Virginia Maritime Association, Norfolk, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in response to the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The VMA represents nearly 400 businesses involved in maritime commerce through Virginia's ports and expressed both support for marine conservation and concern over the economic impact of regulato more
Washington Civil & Disability Advocate Urges CMS to Address Assisted Suicide Discrimination in Hospice Care
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Washington Civil and Disability Advocate, based in Seattle, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter addresses concerns regarding medical aid in dying and calls on CMS to enforce federal civil rights protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The organization highlights an allegedly discriminatory double standard in end-of-life care sett more
Waterkeeper Alliance Urges EPA to Enact Enforceable Drinking Water Protections
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Waterkeeper Alliance, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The organization stressed the need for the agency to move beyond acknowledging contaminants and implement enforceable regulations to protect public health.
Waterkeeper Alliance highlighted EPA's recognition of microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on CCL 6 as confirmation of wi more
Wild Oceans, International Game Fish Association Urge Expanded Measures for Striped Marlin Management in Pacific Ocean
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Wild Oceans, Miami Beach, Florida, and the International Game Fish Association, Dania Beach, Florida, have submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service Pacific Islands Region in Honolulu Hawaii. The letter addresses the NMFS Environmental Assessment for Catch and Retention Limits for Striped Marlin in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean North of the Equator, urging more comprehensive and precautionary management consistent with the internati more
Willamette Riverkeeper Demands Stronger EPA Actions on PFAS and Microplastics in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Willamette Riverkeeper, Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing the Draft Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6 (CCL 6). The organization critiques the EPA's approach to emerging contaminants, specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics, urging the agency to move beyond acknowledgment and implement enforceable regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
In i more
Wisconsin Bankers Association Raises Concerns Over FinCEN Whistleblower Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) outlining significant concerns about the agency's proposed rulemaking on whistleblower incentives and protections. The proposal aims to establish a whistleblower program with monetary awards of up to 30 percent of collected sanctions in cases involving violations including those of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). WBA cautioned that aspects of the p more
Wisconsin Bankers Association Urges Treasury to Revise Stablecoin Regulatory Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding its proposed rulemaking under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter addresses concerns and recommendations about the dual federal-state regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, which the Treasury is currently developing.
WBA supports the GENIUS Act's objective to create a consistent and more
Tipoffs: Iran
As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill
Peters Secured $200 Million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Measures to Address PFAS Contamination in Michigan Communities
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The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee to strengthen U.S. natio more
Behind Every Overconfident Leader Might Be a 'Rational Sycophant,' Veteran U-M Game Theorists Find
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran U-M game theorists find
The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war. Or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft.
Meanwhile, there's been no shortage of aides who seek to simply flatter their bos more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Future of War is Here
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by President and CEO Alina Polyakova:
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The Future of War is Here
For the first time in decades, political will and financial capital on both sides of the Atlantic are pointing in the same direction.
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Wars in Ukraine and Iran have unleashed a new gold rush in global defense spending. And, as Ukraine's President Zelensky travels the world to showcase Ukraine's defense innovat more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Cyber Threat to the 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program:
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The Cyber Threat to the 2026 World Cup
Major events present a vastly expanded attack surface--but also tend to act as a mirror, reflecting the geopolitical tensions of the moment. The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes the usual complexity of a major event and multiplies it on th more
Democratic Governors Association: As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026:
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As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs
Yesterday, inflation hit a three-year high and outpaced wage growth thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-raising Iran war and expensive agenda, and Trump himself even praised rising prices, saying, "I love the inflation."
However, instead of fighting to lower costs more
GVSU Survey Finds Continued Economic Growth for West Michigan
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU survey finds continued economic growth for West Michigan
By Brian Vernellis
A GVSU survey of West Michigan manufacturers reported a fourth consecutive month of modest growth in May, though signs of a softening labor market, declining consumer confidence and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty could challenge that momentum in the months ahead.
Brian Long, director of supply management research at more
Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026 Legislation by Rep. Stevens Analyzed
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act of 2026, originally introduced by Rep. Haley M. Stevens, D-Michigan, on June 4, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to prohibit the entry of connected vehicles from foreign adversaries, particularly emphasizing national security concerns linked to data security and infrastructure integrity.
This legislation emerges from increasing apprehensions regarding the importation of connected vehi more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Blumenthal Champions Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 11, 2026:
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Blumenthal Champions Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
Blumenthal secures more than $67.8 billion in defense programs supporting CT manufacturers
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after the Committ more
"It Doesn't Solve the Pulte Problem:" Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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"It Doesn't Solve the Pulte Problem:" Sen. Schiff Reacts to Trump's Nomination of Clayton as Director of National Intelligence on ABC News Live
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined ABC's News Live to react to the nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. Schiff emphasized his lack of experience within the intelligence c more
'There is No Ceasefire' - Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's 'Absurd' Iran Argument, Slams Bill Essayli's Abuse of U.S. Attorney's Office on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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'There is No Ceasefire' - Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's 'Absurd' Iran Argument, Slams Bill Essayli's Abuse of U.S. Attorney's Office on MS NOW
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Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to call out the Trump administration's illegitimate justification for its war with Iran and condemn Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli's attempts more
22 Countries Issue Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe, North America, Australia
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on June 10, 2026, with 21 countries:
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Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe, North America and Australia
The following statement is released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedoni more
Amid Trump's Illegal Iran War and Continued Misuse of Our Military, Duckworth Votes Against Committee Passage of Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Amid Trump's Illegal Iran War and Continued Misuse of Our Military, Duckworth Votes Against Committee Passage of Defense Authorization Bill
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After Republicans on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) blocked her amendments to hold President Donald Trump accountable for his illegal war of choice against Iran and dangerous domestic deployments to Ame more
As Summer Travel Ramps Up, Duckworth Joins Welch, Colleagues in Raising Alarm on How Trump's War in Iran Has Impacted Air Travel
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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As Summer Travel Ramps Up, Duckworth Joins Welch, Colleagues in Raising Alarm on How Trump's War in Iran Has Impacted Air Travel
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation-joins U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and other Senate Democratic colleagues in expressing serious co more
Authorities Strip Citizenship from Dozens of Bahrainis
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Authorities Strip Citizenship from Dozens of Bahrainis
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(Beirut) - The Bahraini government on April 27, 2026, revoked the nationality of 69 citizens, including infants. All were Shia Muslims of Iranian heritage, the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) and Human Rights Watch said today. BIRD's research found that at least 46 people, more than half of them children, were rendered s more
Blumenthal Champions Wins For Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Champions Wins For Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after the Committee's approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The NDAA includes a number of provisions championed by Blu more
Communique of the African Union Commission on the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, June 11 -- The African Union Commission issued the following news release:
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Communique of the African Union Commission on the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East
The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing a peaceful resolution.
The Commission believes t more
Congressman Mfume Statement on Trump's Illegal War Against Iran and Continued Threats of Escalation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mfume Statement on Trump's Illegal War Against Iran and Continued Threats of Escalation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's threats to escalate his illegal war against Iran:
"We are more than 100 days into Trump's reckless war in Iran, and his latest claim of a peace deal cannot paper over the truth," said Co more
Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines Urges Enhanced Strategic Relationships Between America and Caspian Region
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today gave a speech at the Caspian Policy Center's Trans-Caspian Forum. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery below.
Daines' remarks as prepared for delivery:
Thank you Ambassador Hoagland for that kind introduction and for your long career working to build America' more
Espaillat Denounces House Republicans' Efforts to Allocate Additional $70B to ICE Without Oversight
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Espaillat Denounces House Republicans' Efforts to Allocate Additional $70B to ICE Without Oversight
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Member Urges Congress to Lower the Cost of Living for Americans
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following scathing rebuke of House Republicans' increased budget allocation to fund ICE:
"Donald Trump and Republicans simply do not care about the p more
Faculty Historian Sees Geopolitics on the Pitch in FIFA World Cup
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 11 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Faculty Historian Sees Geopolitics on the Pitch in FIFA World Cup
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The University of Toledo's Dr. Shingi Mavima is used to rising before the sun to catch a highly anticipated soccer broadcast. One perk of this year's FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, June 11? He won't have to.
"When Qatar hosted in 2022, I had to be up at 3 a.m.," he recalled. "But this year the United States is hosting with Cana more
Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Highlights Wins In FY2027 Defense Bill
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Bill Includes Gillibrand's Provisions To Increase Oversight of The Military's Use Of AI, Ban Insider Trading And Prediction Market Manipulation By Defense Personnel, And Improve Military Justice
Bill Also Authorizes $161 Million For New York Priorities
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Com more
Greenpeace UK: pound sterling13.3bn Tax Breaks For Oil And Gas Firms Could Have Funded 7 Years Of Support For North Sea Workers
LONDON, England, June 11 -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release:
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pound sterling13.3bn Tax Breaks For Oil And Gas Firms Could Have Funded 7 Years Of Support For North Sea Workers
* New government data reveals how billions in public money (pound sterling13.3 billion) has been spent on tax breaks for fossil fuel firms, undermining the UK's own climate commitments
* Greenpeace analysis shows this total could have fully funded seven years of support for North Sea workers to secu more
Gulf States: Repression of Migrant Workers During Conflict
NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Gulf States: Repression of Migrant Workers During Conflict
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(Beirut) - The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. These latest measures exacerbate existing restrictions on migrant wo more
Hickenlooper Statement on Trump's Whiplash on Iran War
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Statement on Trump's Whiplash on Iran War
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement in response to President Trump's reckless threats to dramatically escalate his war of choice with Iran just hours before cancelling scheduled strikes and claiming a peace deal is close:
"The whiplash from President Trump is just too much. One minute he' more
ICYMI: Congressman Gonzalez's Efforts to Combat New World Screwworm Infestation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congressman Gonzalez's Efforts to Combat New World Screwworm Infestation
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For almost two years, the Congressman has echoed a clear warning in Washington. The Administration didn't listen.
Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email)
Washington, D.C.- After meeting with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) experts in Kerrville, Texas, last year, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) consis more
International Transport Workers' Federation: 100 Days of War - 100 Days of Transport Workers Paying With Their Lives
LONDON, England, June 11 -- International Transport Workers' Federation issued the following news release:
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100 days of war: 100 days of transport workers paying with their lives
100 days have passed since the United States of America and Israel launched 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran. One hundred days of a war that civilian transport workers did not start, cannot end and have paid for - with their lives, their health and their freedom.
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100 days on, despite repeated moments of h more
Kaine Statement on Committee Passage of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Committee Passage of Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement regarding SASC's passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"I've been on the Senate Ar more
Lujan Joins Schiff, Kaine, Schumer, 34 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Joins Schiff, Kaine, Schumer, 34 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 34 Senate Democrats in refuting the Trump administration's claim in a May more
New Data: Trump Says "I Love Inflation," As Virginia Families Have Had to Spend $2,600 More On Everyday Essentials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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New Data: Trump Says "I Love Inflation," As Virginia Families Have Had to Spend $2,600 More On Everyday Essentials
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following a new report finding that Virginian families have had to spend $2,600 more on everyday essentials under Trump, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) underscored the devastating effects of Trump's reckless economic policies, including his tar more
New Report: CO Families Have Spent $3,300 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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New Report: CO Families Have Spent $3,300 More On Goods & Services Under President Trump
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As Iran War continues, Colorado families are spending more on gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper underscored the devastating impact of the cost-of-living emergency following a new report by the Joint Economic Committee Minority, which found that Colorado more
Ranking Member Larson Issues Statement at Joint Social Security, Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Hearing With Social Security Commissioner Bisignano
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, at the joint hearing of the Subcommittees on Social Security and Worker and Family Support with Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano:
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Good to see you again, Commissioner Bisignano.
Yesterday, the Social Security Administration released the 2026 Trustees' Report. more
Ranking member McCollum Renews Call for President Trump to End Unlawful War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Ranking member McCollum Renews Call for President Trump to End Unlawful War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Thursday in response to President Trump's assertion that the United States would hit Iran "very hard" tonight and take "total control" of Iran's oil industry more
SCHUMER REVEALS: AS TRUMP SAYS HE "LOVES THE INFLATION," NEW YORK FAMILIES FORCED TO SPEND $4,000+ MORE PER YEAR ON EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER REVEALS: AS TRUMP SAYS HE "LOVES THE INFLATION," NEW YORK FAMILIES FORCED TO SPEND $4,000+ MORE PER YEAR ON EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS
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New Report Shows NY Families Have Had To Pay $4,000+ More On Necessities Like Housing, Groceries, Gas, Utilities, And Health Care Due To Trumpflation
Schumer Says Trump Should Focus On Lowering Costs For Hardworking Families Inste more
Sen. Warren Issues Statement on May 2026 Consumer Price Index
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026, on the May Consumer Price Index:
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"Today's data shows that inflation has surpassed 4% for the first time in three years - a direct consequence of Donald Trump's failed economic agenda, driven by his chaotic tariffs and illegal war with Iran.
"In May, Americans continued to pay more for electricity, gas, more
Shaheen Secures Key National Security and New Hampshire Wins in Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Secures Key National Security and New Hampshire Wins in Annual Defense Bill
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**A top member of U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities and policies that address America's top security challenges**
**Shaheen supported several key oversight measures to ensure the Administration better consults with Congres more
State Dept.: Disrupting Iran's Weapons Procurement
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on June 10, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Disrupting Iran's Weapons Procurement
Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on thirteen individuals and entities based in Iran, Belarus, and China, including Hong Kong, that have sought to source and purchase weapons, including man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These more
Statement from Senator Kelly on National Defense Authorization Act Vote
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Senator Kelly on National Defense Authorization Act Vote
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Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement after voting against the Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in committee:
"My vote against this year's defense authorization came down to priorities. While families in Arizona and across more
Trump's Reckless Pentagon Budget Faces Rising Opposition Across Congress
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Trump's Reckless Pentagon Budget Faces Rising Opposition Across Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) today approved Trump's $1.15 trillion Pentagon budget on a divided vote of 18-9, demonstrating significant Senate opposition to Trump's proposed $250 billion increase over the 2025 Pentagon budget.
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) announced more
U.S. Light Vehicle Automotive Aftermarket Expected to Grow 5.2% in 2026
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association posted the following news release:
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U.S. Light Vehicle Automotive Aftermarket Expected to Grow 5.2% in 2026
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BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers today announced the release of the 2026 Joint Channel Market Size and Forecast, offering a comprehensive review of the U.S. automotive aftermarket and more
Walkinshaw Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Trump's War of Choice in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Walkinshaw Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Trump's War of Choice in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) today introduced a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump's war of choice in Iran, a conflict launched without congressional authorization.
The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congr more
Washington Post Spotlights Jen Kiggans' Flip-Flop on Gas Prices: "Kiggans scrubbed any mention of gas prices from her campaign website after prices started to go up"
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Washington Post Spotlights Jen Kiggans' Flip-Flop on Gas Prices: "Kiggans scrubbed any mention of gas prices from her campaign website after prices started to go up"
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The Washington Post is calling out Congresswoman Jen Kiggans after she was caught red handed scrubbing her website of any mention of gas prices as they skyrocket due to her staunch more
World Cup 2026: Journalists must be able to report unhindered
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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World Cup 2026: Journalists must be able to report unhindered
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The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off on 11 June and runs until 19 July, with matches being played across Canada, the United States and Mexico. In light of previous World Cups and incidents documented in host countries, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) warns about threats to pres more
Cantwell Statement on Inflation Rising to 4.2%
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Statement on Inflation Rising to 4.2%
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, released this statement after data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index has risen 4.2% over the more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Beat, where he made clear that Democrats remain committed to pushing back against Donald Trump's war of choice, lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption.
ARI MELB more
Merkley Leads New Bill to Prevent LNG Exports from Raising Costs on American Households, Businesses
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Leads New Bill to Prevent LNG Exports from Raising Costs on American Households, Businesses
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee-introduced new legislation that would lower prices for American households by ensuring new liquefied fossil gas (also known as LNG) exports will not result in higher more
POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Russia's Actions Against U.S. Interests Generate Broad Bipartisan Concern
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A new foreign policy poll released today by Independent Women finds broad bipartisan concern about Russia's actions against U.S. interests and strong support for policies that project American strength and deter adversaries.
The Independent Women Russia Survey, conducted by Wick Insi more
Reed: Americans Can't Afford Trumpflation
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Americans Can't Afford Trumpflation
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after new economic data showed prices rose 4.2 percent annually in May, the third consecutive monthly increase since the start of Trump's Iran war and a three-year high, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement:
"Inflation continues to accelerate as President Trump's disastrous war with Iran drags on and he fails to more
Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate in Years
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate in Years
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REPORTING : Inflation hits 4.2% in May, highest in over 3 years as energy prices soar
COLUMBUS, OHIO - New data today shows that the Jon Husted-backed war in Iran has sent inflation surging to the highest level in years, with CNBC reporting that "rising energy costs [have] contributed to pain for consumers."
Despite the pain that O more
UN report confirms historic levels of forced displacement as 118 million forced to flee -- IRC says
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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New UN report confirms historic levels of forced displacement as 118 million forced to flee -- IRC says
* Figures reflect some 60 active conflicts worldwide.
* The slight decline in numbers reflects returns - some, as in Syria, reflecting the end of a war -but in many places, returns forced to countries still mired in conflict and crisis.
* The solutions are collapsing more
Warnock Blasts Agriculture Secretary in Ag Committee Hearing: 'Right Now, Somebody Is Trying to Buy Groceries in Georgia and They Can't Afford Them'
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Blasts Agriculture Secretary in Ag Committee Hearing: 'Right Now, Somebody Is Trying to Buy Groceries in Georgia and They Can't Afford Them'
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Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock challenged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' absurd claim that grocery prices and inflation are declining as a result of President Trump's tariff and trade policies
In new numbers released this morni more
