21st Theater Sustainment Command Hosts Grand Opening of Millrinder Innovation Center
HEIDELBERG, Germany, March 17 -- U.S. Army Europe and Africa issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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News Release: 21st Theater Sustainment Command Hosts Grand Opening of Millrinder Innovation Center
PANZER KASERNE, Germany - The 21st Theater Sustainment Command (21st TSC) hosted the grand opening of its Millrinder Innovation Center on March 13th at Panzer Kaserne, Germany.
The Millrinder Innovation Center is a cutting-edge facility designed to drive readiness, empower Sol more
Accenture and Databricks Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of AI Applications and Agents at Scale
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture and Databricks Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of AI Applications and Agents at Scale
* Clients across industries, such as Albertsons, BASF, and Kyowa Kirin International are working with Accenture and Databricks to build agent-ready databases and AI applications on their enterprise data
* New Accenture Databricks Business Group will be supported by more than 25,000 D more
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Faculty
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture Completes Acquisition of Faculty
Dr. Marc Warner assumes role as Accenture's Chief Technology Officer
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LONDON - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed the acquisition of Faculty, a leading UK based AI company known for its deep technical expertise and pedigree in applying AI safely across public and private sectors to help clients improve services and deliver growth.
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Accenture Named Official Partner of Leading Golf Governing Body, The R&A
NEW YORK, March 17 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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Accenture Named Official Partner of Leading Golf Governing Body, The R&A
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND, UK - The R&A and Accenture today announced a new six-year partnership which will see Accenture become the Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner of The R&A as well as an Official Patron of some of golf's most iconic championships--The Open, AIG Women's more
ADL CEO Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now
NEW YORK, March 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following remarks on March 16, 2026, at the "Never Is Now" summit at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center:
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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now
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Over the past year, 20 Jews -- our brothers and sisters -- were murdered.
For Jewish people in the di more
Adobe and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver the Next Generation of Firefly Models and Creative, Marketing and Agentic Workflows
SAN JOSE, California, March 17 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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Adobe and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver the Next Generation of Firefly Models and Creative, Marketing and Agentic Workflows
* Adobe will use NVIDIA's advanced computing technology and libraries to deliver the next generation of foundational Adobe Firefly models that offer best-in-class precision and control for creativity and marketing pipelines.
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AFIA's 2026 PISC Brings Feed Industry Leaders Together in Fort Worth
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
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AFIA's 2026 PISC Brings Feed Industry Leaders Together in Fort Worth
More than 600 feed industry professionals gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, last week, for the American Feed Industry Association's 2026 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC), known for over 50 years as where business gets done.
"PISC continues to be the feed industry's premier event for attendees to more
American Fintech Council Urges Risk-Based AI Governance Framework in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Urges Risk-Based AI Governance Framework in Connecticut
Letter emphasizes oversight based on AI use cases and highlights need for data privacy, transparency, and human oversight
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Hartford, CT - The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association re more
Arizona Commerce Authority: Southern Arizona and Southern Taiwan Leaders Sign MOU to Advance Semiconductor, Optics, and Photonics Collaboration
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 17 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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Southern Arizona and Southern Taiwan Leaders Sign MOU to Advance Semiconductor, Optics, and Photonics Collaboration
Six-party partnership strengthens semiconductor supply chains, optics innovation, and global talent development
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Building on record international activity and investment - leaders in Southern Arizona and Southern Taiwan signed a Six-Party Memorandum of Understanding more
Cadence and NVIDIA Unveil Accelerated Engineering Solutions Purpose-Built for Agentic AI Chip and System Design
SAN JOSE, California, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release:
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Cadence and NVIDIA Unveil Accelerated Engineering Solutions Purpose-Built for Agentic AI Chip and System Design
New agentic integrated circuit (IC) and physical AI accelerated solutions enable engineers to solve previously impossible chip, system and AI factory challenges
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CMSRU Launches New Jersey's Only PhD in Cancer Cell Biology & Genomics
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Rowan University issued the following news:
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CMSRU launches New Jersey's only PhD in cancer cell biology & genomics
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) has launched the PhD in Cancer Cell Biology & Genomics (CCBG), a new doctoral program designed to train the next generation of cancer researchers and accelerate discovery in one of medicine's most urgent fields.
The program -- the only cancer biology PhD program in New Jersey -- more
Common Sense Media Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Protect Children From Predictive Gambling
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 17 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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Common Sense Media Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Protect Children from Predictive Gambling
Common Sense Media announced today it is sponsoring landmark legislation to protect children from the rapidly expanding predictive gambling industry. The bill, AB 2617, the Protecting Our Kids from Gambling Addiction Act, introduced by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), would more
CrowdStrike Accelerates Agentic MDR With NVIDIA, Demonstrating 5x Faster Investigations and 3x Higher Triage Accuracy
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Accelerates Agentic MDR with NVIDIA, Demonstrating 5x Faster Investigations and 3x Higher Triage Accuracy
CrowdStrike leverages the NVIDIA Agent Toolkit to supercharge agentic MDR investigations with higher triage accuracy and enable custom agent development through Charl more
CrowdStrike and Nebius Partner to Unify Security Across the Next Generation of AI Cloud Infrastructure
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike and Nebius Partner to Unify Security Across the Next Generation of AI Cloud Infrastructure
CrowdStrike's Falcon platform extends enterprise-grade cybersecurity to Nebius's AI cloud platform, supporting high-performance environments built for AI innovators
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CrowdStrike Unveils Secure-By-Design AI Blueprint for AI Agents Built With NVIDIA
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Unveils Secure-by-Design AI Blueprint for AI Agents Built with NVIDIA
Architecture will integrate protection from the Falcon platform with NVIDIA OpenShell to run safer, autonomous AI agents both locally on DGX Spark and in the cloud
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today more
DFM Data Corp. Urges Standards Driven Approach to Transportation Digital Infrastructure Strategy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- DFM Data Corp. Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the need for creating a national strategy focused on transportation digital infrastructure. The letter outlines recommendations for advancing digital transformation within the transportation sector.
The organization stresses the necessity of establishing standardized communication protocols and data management practices that enhance the efficiency and security o more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Inverse Design: Pathway to Custom Functional Polymers
ARGONNE, Illinois, March 17 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Inverse design: A new pathway to custom functional polymers
What if you could dream up a new material and let artificial intelligence and robotics do the rest?
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Autonomous workflow combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics to rapidly create polymers with precise, customizable properties.
At a potluck, you ate the best chocolate ch more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Nanodiamonds and Beyond - Designing Carbon Materials With Artificial Intelligence at Exascale
ARGONNE, Illinois, March 17 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Nanodiamonds and beyond: designing carbon materials with artificial intelligence at exascale
Argonne scientists discover how extreme conditions shape carbon into advanced materials for medicine, energy and defense
Argonne researchers use supercomputers and artificial intelligence to predict how carbon transforms under extreme heat and pressure, paving the more
Expert: Middle East Attacks on Data Centers Highlight Need for Protections
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections
By Tonia Moxley
In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment by U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle.
"Data centers are becoming an essential part of modern infrastructure, and many digital servic more
February Spending Rebounds as Consumer Resilience Drives Market Stability, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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February Spending Rebounds as Consumer Resilience Drives Market Stability, Reports Circana
Weather brings short-lived shifts, but consumer desire looms large at retail
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U.S. consumer spending has stabilized following January's weatherdriven volatility, with overall retail sales revenue rising 1.3% in February compared more
Graduate Consortium Creates Faster, More Affordable Path to Master of Science Education at Jax State
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, March 17 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news on March 16, 2026:
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Graduate Consortium Creates Faster, More Affordable Path to Master of Science Education at Jax State
By Brett Buckner
A novel partnership between Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and the Jack Miller Center (JMC) now offers current K-12 teachers the opportunity to earn a Master of Science Education (M.S.E.) degree in Secondary Social Studies in less time and at a lower more
Meeks, Warren Statement on Trump Administration's Approval of Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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Meeks, Warren Statement on Trump Administration's Approval of Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, re more
Mercyhurst University Powers Student Innovation Through Studio 26 Launch
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mercyhurst University launched Studio 26 venture studio to bridge the gap between classroom concepts and practical implementation through a $500,000 grant from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. The initiative serves as a hub where students, faculty, and industry partners collaborate on emerging technologies in fields such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
The venture studio model supports development through mentorship and experimentation. John Olszow more
Southeastern Legal Foundation Urges Eighth Circuit to Rehear Political Parody Case
ROSWELL, Georgia, March 17 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Southeastern Legal Foundation urges Eighth Circuit to rehear political parody case
Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) filed an amicus brief together with Liberty Justice Center urging the entire Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear a First Amendment challenge to a Minnesota law arguably censoring political speech.
The law targets "deepfakes" that depict someone in such a realistic w more
TSU Receives $1 Million U.S. Department of War Grant to Launch Innovative Robotics and AI Laboratory
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 17 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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TSU Receives $1 Million U.S. Department of War Grant to Launch Innovative Robotics and AI Laboratory
Tennessee State University has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of War to establish a Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization, and Simulation (RAIVS) Laboratory. The initiative aims to fulfill an urgent national need by enhancing educational programs that train students in more
Valdosta State University Offers Free AI for Beginners Workshop March 26
VALDOSTA, Georgia, March 17 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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Valdosta State University Offers Free AI for Beginners Workshop March 26
Valdosta State University will offer a free Lunch & Learn: AI for Beginners workshop on Thursday, March 26, in Student Union Ballroom B. Lunch will begin at noon, followed by the presentation from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Space is limited.
Hosted by VSU's Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology, AI for Beginners i more
Warren, Meeks Statement on Trump Administration's Approval of Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- 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, Meeks Statement on Trump Administration's Approval of Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs more
World Wide Technology and CrowdStrike Launch Securing AI Lab Within WWT's AI Proving Ground
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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World Wide Technology and CrowdStrike Launch Securing AI Lab Within WWT's AI Proving Ground
The Securing AI Lab, built on NVIDIA AI factories within WWT's AI Proving Ground, provides enterprises a validated path to secure, production-ready AI
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World Wide Technology (WWT) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CR more
Adobe and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver the Next Generation of Firefly Models and Creative, Marketing and Agentic Workflows
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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Adobe and NVIDIA Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver the Next Generation of Firefly Models and Creative, Marketing and Agentic Workflows
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* Adobe will use NVIDIA's advanced computing technology and libraries to deliver the next generation of foundational more
AFGE Endorses 7 Illinois Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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AFGE Endorses 7 Illinois Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress
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Largest federal employee union says lawmakers stand with union members and all federal workers
FOWLERVILLE, Mich. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven incumbents for reelection to Congress from Illinois - U.S. Reps. Jonathan Jackson, De more
Agentforce Sales: Agents Handle The Grind, Sellers Focus on the Win.
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Agentforce Sales: Agents Handle The Grind, Sellers Focus on the Win.
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For 27 years, Salesforce has led every shift in how selling gets done -from cloud to mobile to social to predictive AI. Now we're entering the next era: agentic sales.
For decades, sales teams have operated on a human-only model -researching acco more
Brain computer interface enables rapid communication for two people with paralysis
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 16 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brain computer interface enables rapid communication for two people with paralysis
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Loss of communication can be among the most devastating symptoms for patients with paralysis. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute and Brown University describes an investigational implantable brain computer interface (iBCI) typing neuroprosthes more
BYD, Geely, Isuzu and Nissan Adopt NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion for Level 4 Vehicles
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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BYD, Geely, Isuzu and Nissan Adopt NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion for Level 4 Vehicles
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* BYD, Geely, Isuzu and Nissan are building level 4-ready vehicles on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform.
* NVIDIA full-stack robotaxis to launch with Uber across 28 markets by more
Career Aligned Micro-Credentials
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 16 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Career Aligned Micro-Credentials
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Director of Microcredentials and Innovation Credential Strategy Cate Tolnai spotlights Career Pathways framework, open standards and EC-Council collaboration to strengthen credential portability and learner agency
University of Phoenix announces that Cate Tolnai, Director, Microcredentials and Innovation Credentials Strategy, presented a session at the 1EdTech more
Cato Expert: Minnesota's AI Free Speech Carve-Out Threatens Core Democratic Rights
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Cato Expert: Minnesota's AI Free Speech Carve-Out Threatens Core Democratic Rights
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Legislators in Minnesota are considering a change to their state constitution that would carve out free speech protections for artificial intelligence. A new blog from Kevin Frazier, an adjunct research fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses how this proposal would conflict with the foundational right of more
Cisco: Secure AI Factory Makes AI Easier to Deploy and Secure
SAN JOSE, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release:
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Secure AI Factory Makes AI Easier to Deploy and Secure
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* Cisco expands its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to work not just in large data centers, but at local edge sites where real-time decisions can't wait, from hospitals and warehouses to moving vehicles.
* Cisco is the premier partner to deliver partner-developed systems featuring NVIDIA Spectrum more
Clinic Advocates Against Data Center Expansion in Massachusetts City
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 16 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Clinic Advocates Against Data Center Expansion in Massachusetts City
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A coalition of Lowell, Massachusetts residents represented by the Environmental Justice Law and Advocacy Clinic at Yale Law School has earned a major legislative victory in their struggle to secure protections against the impacts of commercial data centers on their community. On March 10, the Lowell City Council adopted a temporary morato more
Clinic Represents Former U.S. National Security Officials in Amicus Brief Defending Anthropic
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 16 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Clinic Represents Former U.S. National Security Officials in Amicus Brief Defending Anthropic
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Represented by Yale Law School's Peter Gruber Rule of Law Clinic and the Farella Braun + Martel law firm, a group of 16 former senior U.S. national security officials filed an amicus brief on March 13 urging the district court in the Northern District of California to reject the Pentagon's attempt t more
CMU Research Builds on Pittsburgh's Energy Legacy To Advance Microreactor Innovation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Research Builds on Pittsburgh's Energy Legacy To Advance Microreactor Innovation
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Today, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are directly advancing the next generation of energy innovation by helping to design resilient, transportable microreactors. This work builds on the Pittsburgh region's century-long legacy as a leader in energy, from the nation's first commercial nuclear power plan more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 16, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, March 17, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies will hold a hearing called "American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness (Day 1, Morning Session)."
On Tuesday, March 17, the Su more
Evri embraces artificial intelligence with Amazon Web Services to further enhance customer experience
SEATTLE, Washington, March 16 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Evri embraces artificial intelligence with Amazon Web Services to further enhance customer experience
* Evri powers Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Databricks
* Millions of delivery photos are taken each day, with more than 900 million parcels delivered a year
* Evri takes around 90 million delivery photos every month and this integration w more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections - March 16, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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Hello Team FCPS,
Thank you one and all for your work each and every day. I know that tomorrow will likely be challenging, and I appreciate each of you as you extend grace to one another while we navigate the stormy weather forecast. Please know we will continue to monitor the weather and communicate as necessary, together, all things are possible...
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For the First Time, Scientists Have Mapped the Genetics of How the Brain Ages, Region by Region
LOS ANGELES, California, March 16 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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For the First Time, Scientists Have Mapped the Genetics of How the Brain Ages, Region by Region
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When Nicholas Kim was in eighth grade, his grandfather, the man who had taken him to basketball practice and taught him to tie his shoes, began to change. He developed Alzheimer's disease, and the roles of caregiver and child quietly reversed. Kim, whose paren more
Framing the Future: Board Oversight of Digital Transformation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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Framing the Future: Board Oversight of Digital Transformation
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CO-AUTHORED WITH GRANT THORNTON
Digital transformation is integral to nonprofit organizational strategy and mission success, and is reshaping how nonprofit organizations operate, provide services and measure impact. Updating technology -from modernizing back-office systems to engaging stakeholders through digita more
Heinrich, Lujan Press Trump Administration for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Causalities in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Press Trump Administration for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Causalities in Iran
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on a s more
Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Better Data on AI Workforce Impact
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Demand Better Data on AI Workforce Impact
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper joined a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues to urge the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Census Bureau to expand data collection and public reporting on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the U.S. workforce.
"Over the last several years, more
Holistic, human-centered approach to AI puts U of A in class of its own
TUCSON, Arizona, March 16 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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Holistic, human-centered approach to AI puts U of A in class of its own
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The University of Arizona is defining a new standard for how artificial intelligence integrates into higher education and society. By prioritizing ethics, personal responsibility and societal impact over just technical speed, the U of A is building an ecosystem where integrity and human creativity remain the primary drivers more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Warren Release Statement on Trump Administration's Approval of Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Warren Release Statement on Trump Administration's Approval of Advanced AI Chip Sales to China
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released more
How CMU Is Curbing Energy Demands From AI Data Centers
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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How CMU Is Curbing Energy Demands From AI Data Centers
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing new technology that could lower how much energy data centers need to operate, reducing the strain on the energy grid that Americans rely on.
Why it matters
The electricity required to run data centers, specifically those powering artificial intelligence, is straining the U.S. ene more
Husker engineer aims to make data centers more energy efficient
LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 16 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Husker engineer aims to make data centers more energy efficient
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On the outskirts of America's booming digital economy, where anonymous warehouses hum with the computations that power artificial intelligence, an invisible problem is growing louder: supplying these data centers with the increasingly large volume of energy they require.
With his latest project, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researche more
Hyundai Motor, Kia and NVIDIA Expand Strategic Partnership for Next-Generation Autonomous Driving Technology
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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Hyundai Motor, Kia and NVIDIA Expand Strategic Partnership for Next-Generation Autonomous Driving Technology
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* Hyundai Motor Group builds on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform to accelerate development of data-driven autonomous driving systems.
* Collabora more
IBM Announces Expanded Collaboration with NVIDIA to Advance AI for the Enterprise
ARMONK, New York, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Announces Expanded Collaboration with NVIDIA to Advance AI for the Enterprise
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ARMONK, N.Y., March 16, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced at GTC 2026 an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to help enterprises operationalize AI at scale. Advancing efforts across GPU-native data analytics, intelligent document processing, on-premises and regulated infrastructure deployments, c more
Intel Xeon 6 used as Host CPUs in NVIDIA DGX Rubin NVL8 Systems
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Xeon 6 used as Host CPUs in NVIDIA DGX Rubin NVL8 Systems
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What's New: Today at NVIDIA GTC 2026, Intel announced that Intel Xeon 6 is being used as the processor for NVIDIA DGX Rubin NVL8 systems. This highlights Xeon's role in providing architectural continuity and scalabili more
Iowa State's Pest-ID team, global researchers, work to build an app to help farmers
AMES, Iowa, March 16 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Iowa State's Pest-ID team, global researchers, work to build an app to help farmers
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AMES, Iowa - The technology will be like having an "expert crop advisor or extension agent in your pocket," say researchers from four countries working together to build an app and chatbot to help farmers.
A farmer in Iowa, for example, could snap a photo of an insect pest, a weed or disease symptoms and upload it to th more
Marshall University and Nscale partner to support high-tech workforce development and energy innovation
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 16 -- Marshall University posted the following news release:
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Marshall University and Nscale partner to support high-tech workforce development and energy innovation
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Marshall University President Brad D. Smith today announced that Nscale, a global leader in AI infrastructure, has joined the university's efforts to advance West Virginia's role as a premier supplier of energy and talent to the technology industry. This collaboration coincides with Nscale more
Neuroscientist and Technologist Crum to Headline NAB's Broadcast Engineering & ITÂ Conference
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release:
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Neuroscientist and Technologist Poppy Crum, PhD, to Headline NAB's 2026 Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference
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NAB Unveils Powerhouse BEIT 2026 Program Setting the Agenda for the Future of Broadcast and Media Technology
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the live schedule for the 2026 NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology more
NIWC Pacific AI Program to Guide Next-Generation Chip Development
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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NIWC Pacific AI Program to Guide Next-Generation Chip Development
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SAN DIEGO - A Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific artificial intelligence program is poised to help guide the development of a new generation of American-made microchips, following a high-level summit hosted by the University of Arizona on Feb. 18.
A new coalition of leaders from academia, venture capital, and the semiconductor industr more
NVIDIA and Global Industrial Software Giants Bring Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Into the AI Era
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA and Global Industrial Software Giants Bring Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Into the AI Era
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* Cadence, Dassault Systemes, Siemens and Synopsys are building NVIDIA-powered AI agents to plan, optimize and verify complex chip and system workflows.
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NVIDIA and Global Robotics Leaders Take Physical AI to the Real World
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA and Global Robotics Leaders Take Physical AI to the Real World
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* Physical AI leaders across robot brain developers, industrial, and surgical robot giants and humanoid pioneers including ABB Robotics, AGIBOT, Agility, CMR Surgical, FANUC, Figure, Hexago more
NVIDIA Announces Open Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint to Accelerate Robotics, Vision AI Agents and Autonomous Vehicle Development
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Announces Open Physical AI Data Factory Blueprint to Accelerate Robotics, Vision AI Agents and Autonomous Vehicle Development
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* Blueprint enables massive-scale data processing and curation, synthetic data generation, reinforcement learning and evaluati more
NVIDIA Enters Production With Dynamo, the Broadly Adopted Inference Operating System for AI Factories
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Enters Production With Dynamo, the Broadly Adopted Inference Operating System for AI Factories
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* NVIDIA Dynamo 1.0 provides a production-grade, open source foundation for inference at scale.
* Dynamo and NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM optimizations integrate n more
NVIDIA Ignites the Next Industrial Revolution in Knowledge Work With Open Agent Development Platform
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Ignites the Next Industrial Revolution in Knowledge Work With Open Agent Development Platform
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News Summary:
* NVIDIA Agent Toolkit includes NVIDIA OpenShell open source runtime for building self-evolving agents and claws with more safety and security.
* Built wit more
NVIDIA Launches Nemotron Coalition of Leading Global AI Labs to Advance Open Frontier Models
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Launches Nemotron Coalition of Leading Global AI Labs to Advance Open Frontier Models
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* The NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition is a first-of-its-kind global collaboration of model builders and AI labs working to advance open, frontier-level foundation models th more
NVIDIA, T-Mobile and Partners Integrate Physical AI Applications on AI-RAN-Ready Infrastructure
SANTA CLARA, California, March 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA, T-Mobile and Partners Integrate Physical AI Applications on AI-RAN-Ready Infrastructure
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* T-Mobile pilots NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition AI infrastructure to demonstrate physical AI applications at the edge, complementing the AI-RAN Inno more
OSU-Tulsa series pairs certificate opportunities, faculty expertise and career guidance to give students job market edge
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU-Tulsa series pairs certificate opportunities, faculty expertise and career guidance to give students job market edge
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Media Contact: Aaron Campbell | OSU-Tulsa Communications Coordinator | 918-899-4960 | aaron.ross.campbell@okstate.edu
In a competitive labor market, finding ways to stand out in the crowd can be a challenge for job-seekers. That's why OSU-Tulsa Career Services is creating oppor more
PNNL Brings Open-Source GPU Acceleration to Quantum with NVIDIA NVQLink
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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PNNL Brings Open-Source GPU Acceleration to Quantum with NVIDIA NVQLink
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RICHLAND, Wash.-Open-source graphics processing unit (GPU) acceleration is coming to quantum-classical computing through a framework being developed by a team at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory using NVIDIA NVQLink.
Announced today at NVIDIA GTC 2026, this colla more
Protein Design Principles Revealed in AI Analysis of Nanoribbon Assembly
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Protein Design Principles Revealed in AI Analysis of Nanoribbon Assembly
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RICHLAND, Wash.-Two parallel experiments in protein self-assembly produced strikingly different results, demonstrating that protein designers should consider incorporating physical forces now missing from even Nobel-prize-winning protein design algorithms.
The results, published in Nature Comm more
Redwire Awarded Prime Contract to Build First National Security Satellite for Belgian Defence, in Close Collaboration with Aerospacelab
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 16 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Awarded Prime Contract to Build First National Security Satellite for Belgian Defence, in Close Collaboration with Aerospacelab
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Kruibeke, BEL. (March 16, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defence technology solutions, today announced it more
REEgen and RETRN Bio to establish local manufacturing space
ITHACA, New York, March 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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REEgen and RETRN Bio to establish local manufacturing space
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Two members of Cornell's on-campus business incubators will soon expand their businesses in Ithaca, creating local jobs and building capacity for future startups to grow in the region.
REEgen, a Cornell spinout that engineers bacteria to extract rare earth elements from industrial waste, and RETRN Bio, a startup that upcycles agricultural waste int more
Remarks by Director Squires -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce International IP Index
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Remarks by Director Squires -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce International IP Index
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Remarks as delivered
John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO
U.S. Chamber of Commerce International IP Index
March 12, 2026
Good morning, and thank you, Kelly, for that kind introduction.
And thank you to the U.S. Chamber f more
Rep. Hank Johnson, Sen. Warren Lead New Investigation into Whether Amazon's Melania Documentary Payments Were A Corrupt Pay-To-Play Scheme
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Hank Johnson, Sen. Warren Lead New Investigation into Whether Amazon's Melania Documentary Payments Were A Corrupt Pay-To-Play Scheme
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"The fact that Amazon is seeking favorable treatment from the Trump Administration while paying a far-above-market sum to produce and promote the Trump family's film raises questions about Amazon's exposure under federal anti-bribery law"
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Rep. Scholten Demands Immediate Answers from Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran, Civilian Casualties
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Scholten Demands Immediate Answers from Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran, Civilian Casualties
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling for immediate transparency and accountability around U.S. military operations in Iran, and specifically the methods behind identifying military targ more
Rice hosts first-of-its-kind workshop exploring how AI can accelerate discoveries in major neutrino experiment
HOUSTON, Texas, March 16 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice hosts first-of-its-kind workshop exploring how AI can accelerate discoveries in major neutrino experiment
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Researchers at Rice University recently convened an international group of scientists to explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning could transform one of the world's most ambitious physics experiments: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).
Held March 10-12 at Rice's Bio more
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Commences Largest-Ever $25 Billion Accelerated Share Repurchase
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The historic transaction underscores leadership's confidence in the company's position in the Agentic Era and commitment to driving shareholder value
SAN FRANCISCO-March 16, 2026 -Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, today commenc more
Salesforce Teams With NVIDIA to Bring High-Performance, Cost-Efficient AI Agents Into the Flow of Enterprise Work
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Teams With NVIDIA to Bring High-Performance, Cost-Efficient AI Agents Into the Flow of Enterprise Work
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AI agents are becoming more capable, but most remain isolated from the systems, data sources, and workflows organizations require for day-to-day operations. For regulated enterprises operating at massive more
Techstars and Northwestern Medicine Announce 2026 Class
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Techstars and Northwestern Medicine Announce 2026 Class
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CHICAGO - The Northwestern Medicine and Techstars Healthcare Accelerator is thrilled to announce the startups selected for its 2026 class. Following a highly successful inaugural year, the program continues to provide healthcare startups with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to scale across the healthcare more
Training Tomorrow's Clinical Leaders with AI
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 16 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Training Tomorrow's Clinical Leaders with AI
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In clinical research, one of the greatest challenges is not discovering new treatments. It is helping people understand treatments.
At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Tracie Locklear, Ph.D., research assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences and program lead for Clinical Research Sciences, sees this firsthand. Clinical trial co more
UA Little Rock Names College Level Faculty Excellence Award Winners in Research and Creative Works
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 16 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Names College Level Faculty Excellence Award Winners in Research and Creative Works
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named three faculty members as college-level recipients of the Faculty Excellence Award for Research or Creative Works, recognizing outstanding contributions to scholarship and creative activity.
Each academic college can select one more
UB researchers developing tool to spot AI-generated radiology reports
BUFFALO, New York, March 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB researchers developing tool to spot AI-generated radiology reports
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From left to right, Tanvi Ranga, Nalini Ratha and Arjun Ramesh Kaushik. Credit: Meredith Forrest-Kulwicki, University at Buffalo.
The aim is to guard against falsified medical documentation and bogus insurance claims
By Keith Page
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Impersonating a doctor to create a fake ra more
University of Idaho, Uniformed Services University expand biomedical research partnership
MOSCOW, Idaho, March 16 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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University of Idaho, Uniformed Services University expand biomedical research partnership
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MOSCOW, Idaho - Supported by approximately $7 million in Department of Defense funding, University of Idaho researchers are part of a growing biomedical research partnership with Uniformed Services University (USU) that supports U.S. service members, veterans and their families while advancing discoveries with more
Using ultrasound in the classroom, TCOM students finds her own cancer, but overcomes it as is prepared for Match Day
FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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Using ultrasound in the classroom, TCOM students finds her own cancer, but overcomes it as is prepared for Match Day
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Sometimes the stars have to be aligned for that perfect moment. In the case of Dominque Iida, a fourth-year student at UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, it was decades of moment after moment, after moment.
If her brother hadn't been d more
Warner Pushes Tech Companies to Take Action Against Deepfakes, Maliciously Manipulated Media
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Pushes Tech Companies to Take Action Against Deepfakes, Maliciously Manipulated Media
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WASHINGTON - Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, urged leading social media firms, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) platforms, and media editing software providers to take action against maliciously m more
Warren Raises Questions About Pentagon Granting Classified Access to Elon Musk's Grok AI, Sidestepping National Security Concerns
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Raises Questions About Pentagon Granting Classified Access to Elon Musk's Grok AI, Sidestepping National Security Concerns
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"I am concerned that Grok's apparent lack of adequate guardrails could pose serious risks to the safety of U.S. military personnel and to the cybersecurity of classified systems."
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma more
Warren, Hank Johnson Lead New Investigation Into Amazon's Melania Documentary Payments as Possible Corrupt Pay-To-Play Scheme
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Hank Johnson Lead New Investigation Into Amazon's Melania Documentary Payments as Possible Corrupt Pay-To-Play Scheme
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"The fact that Amazon is seeking favorable treatment from the Trump Administration while paying a far-above-market sum to produce and promote the Trump family's film raises questions about Amazon's exposure under federal anti-bribery law"
Text of Letter (PDF)
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La Isla Network Launches New Initiatives To Protect Workers From Extreme Heat in Latin America
NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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La Isla Network Launches New Initiatives To Protect Workers From Extreme Heat in Latin America
* With support from The Rockefeller Foundation, two new initiatives to benefit thousands of sugarcane workers in El Salvador and low-income women workers in Brazil's informal economy
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WASHINGTON, DC / BOGOTA, COLOMBIA -- La Isla Network (LIN), with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, t more
SUNY University at Albany Professor Tang Issues Commentary: Costs of Living Weather Blind
ALBANY, New York, March 13 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following commentary by Brian Tang, professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences:
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Brian Tang: The costs of living weather blind
This essay was written by Professor Brian Tang of the Department of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences and first appeared in UAlbany's 2026 research magazine.
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Before you head out in the morning, do you check your weather app to see if you need a coat or umbrella?
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Baylor University: Society Without People - How AI and Metaverse Will Impact the Future
WACO, Texas, March 12 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Society Without People: How AI and Metaverse Will Impact the Future
Baylor sociologist analyzes cultural and ethical consequences as technology blends into more of everyday life
by Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations
As artificial intelligence and immersive digital worlds accelerate at unprecedented speed, one pressing question emerges: What will happen to human relationships, identity and society whe more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13180) on March 10, 2026, by environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
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H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), as Passed by the House
H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) as engrossed in the House of Repre more
Impact of Generative AI on Labor Markets - Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13182) on March 10, 2026, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker:
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The Impact of Generative AI on Labor Markets: Frameworks
Rapid advancements in the capability and availability of artificial intelligence (AI) - particularly of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a subset of AI that can generate new content - have been accompanied by concerns that thes more
Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 & Retroactivity for Benefit Applications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13181) on March 10, 2026, by social policy analyst Zhe Li:
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Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 and Retroactivity for Benefit Applications
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA, P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two Social Security provisions - the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provis more
India-U.S. - Major Arms Transfers & Military Exercises Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12438) on March 10, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt:
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India-U.S.: Major Arms Transfers and Military Exercises
In October 2025, India's defense minister - in the course of inking a third 10-year defense framework agreement with the United States - called defense "the major pillar" of bilateral ties. The latest pact, meant to strengthen "interopera more
National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10784) on March 10, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This Insight evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the Treasury and the current financial situation of the NFIP. On February 10, 2025, the NFIP bo more
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration FY2026 Budget Request & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13024) on March 12, 2026, by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency in the Department of Commerce. NOAA's stated mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather more
U.S. Military Operations Against Iran - Munitions & Missile Defense Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12668) on March 12, 2026, by defense policy analysts Hannah D. Dennis and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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Congress has expressed interest in the status of the U.S. military's inventories of munitions (e.g., ammunition, bombs, missiles, torpedoes, anti-aircraft weapons, missile interceptors). Since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) on March 11, 2026, by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM) (P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - The Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12782) on March 11, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025
Three entities in the Department of the Interior (DOI) share responsibility for managing the nation's ocean energy resources on almost 2.5 billion acres of the U.S. outer continental shelf (OCS). The Bureau of Ocean Energy Man more
Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10799) on March 11, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard:
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Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation
The 119th Congress may engage the Trump Administration with regard to U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia's National Project for Atomic Energy and proposals for U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy coop more
Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11402) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann:
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Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance
In 2025 the Trump Administration took a number of actions that could affect the continued development and use of renewable energy resources, especially offshore wind energy projects. These actions, which incl more
Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12667) on March 11, 2026, by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran:
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The Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy
On March 6, 2026, the White House released President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America (the strategy). The document builds upon earlier cyber-related actions and describe the Administration's policies and postures on cybersecurity. This Insight describes more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on March 10, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: China's Political System
The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) is the only Communist Party-led state among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and among the G-20 major economies. As Congress has intensified its focus on China o more
FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13177) on March 9, 2026, by environmental policy specialists Jonathan L. Ramseur and Elena H. Humphreys.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
Many policymakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the condition of the nation's local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and th more
Interest Rate Caps on Credit Cards - Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12861) on March 10, 2026, by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Interest Rate Caps on Credit Cards: Policy Issues
While the cost of financial services is a perennial topic of congressional debate, Congress has recently paid particular attention to the costs associated with credit cards, one of the most popular payme more
Prescription Drug Importation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11056) on March 10, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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Prescription Drug Importation
In the context of rising drug prices, commercial and personal importation of prescription drugs from other countries at lower prices is often a subject of discussion. Generally, the importation or reimportation of a prescription drug that does not meet Federal Food, Drug more
Security of Weapons of Mass Destruction-Related Materials in the Iran Conflict Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12666) on March 9, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Security of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)-Related Materials in the Iran Conflict: Considerations for Congress
As U.S. military operations in Iran continue, Congress may examine how U.S. and partner forces plan to address potential loss of control by Iranian authorities of weapons of mass des more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on March 10, 2026, by Military Ground Forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army design more
Decennial Census of Population & Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12909) on March 9, 2026, American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl.
Here are excerpts:
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The Decennial Census of Population and Housing: An Overview
Every decade in the year ending with "0," the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the decennial census of population and housing. The decennial census is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, in order more
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13175) on March 9, 2026, by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is an agency within the Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347, dated September 5, 2025. The DPAA's stated mission is to "provide th more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Foreign Principal Locations & Activities in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13176) on March 9, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): Foreign Principal Locations and Activities in the United States
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621) requires foreign agents (i.e., individuals and groups) doing political, advocacy, or representational work in the more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) on March 9, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established high more
U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12421) on March 9, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) System
Background
Protecting high-value military sites against enemy cruise missile (CM), uncrewed aerial system (UAS), and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) attacks has long been an more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
106 U.S. Congress Members Urge HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rules on Transgender Youth Healthcare
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 106 U.S. congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing proposed regulations affecting healthcare access for transgender youth. In the public comment letter, the lawmakers urged the agency to abandon proposed rules addressing Medicaid funding and hospital participation requirements tied to gender-related medical care for minors.
According to the lawmakers, these proposed rules threaten to sig more
21 U.S. Congress Members Urge HUD to Withdraw Mixed Status Housing Rule Citing Risk of Family Separation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 21 U.S. congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule on verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980.
According to the letter, the proposed regulation would deny housing assistance to families where not all members possess eligible immigration status. This change would mainly impact mixed-status families, leading to fears of evi more
39 Census Stakeholders Groups Warns Test Changes Threaten 2030 Count Accuracy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- A coalition of 39 census stakeholders organization submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about proposed changes to the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The coalition argues that scaling back the test and altering its design could undermine efforts to achieve an accurate national count.
One of the primary issues highlighted in the letter is the decision to reduce the number of census test sites from six t more
Air Line Pilots Association Raises Concerns Over FAA's Radio Altimeter System Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) addressing the proposed regulations for "Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems." ALPA expresses support for the objectives aimed at maintaining the safe operation of radio altimeter (RA) dependent systems in the emerging C-band spectrum environment.
In the letter, ALPA underscores the critical importance of safety analysis assumpti more
Airlines for America Urge FAA to Expedite Radio Altimeter Upgrade Process for Aviation Safety
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Airlines for America (A4A) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed rulemaking on Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems. The organization emphasizes the need for swift upgrades to radio altimeter systems to ensure the continued accuracy and reliability of aviation safety amidst the evolving spectrum landscape.
In the letter, A4A expressed gratitude for the FAA's commitment to enhanc more
Allegheny Forest Defense Project Opposes Forest Service Rule Changes on Public Participation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Allegheny Forest Defense Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service criticizing proposed amendments that would undermine public participation in forest management decisions. The letter argues that the proposal conflicts with requirements under the National Forest Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
In their letter, the organization criticizes the short ten-day comment periods outlined in the pr more
Alliance for Driver Safety & Security Urges Denial of Petition to Exempt ELD Requirement
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Alliance for Driver Safety and Security LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging it to deny the Federation of Professional Truckers request for an exemption from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. This initiative is part of the agency's effort to maintain safety standards and compliance within the trucking industry.
The Trucking Alliance, a coalition advocating for improvements in freight transportation safet more
Alteryx Advocates for Robust Digital Infrastructure Strategy for Transportation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Alteryx has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the establishment of a National Strategy for Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI). The organization highlights that a well-developed TDI strategy is vital for modernizing multimodal transportation systems and supports the Department's missions of enhancing safety, resilience, equitable access, and economic competitiveness.
In the letter, Alteryx emphasizes that digital in more
American Chemistry Council Raises Concerns Over Proposed Perchlorate Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to regulate perchlorate in drinking water. The organization contends that the draft regulation contradicts scientific findings and does not provide a sufficient basis for imposing a national primary drinking water regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate.
In its letter, ACC highlights the EPA's own asse more
American Diabetes Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Health Care Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for plan year 2027. The organization's feedback focuses on how these proposals may impact individuals living with diabetes and pre-diabetes.
In its letter, the ADA outlined specific provisions that could adversely affect the treatment options and finan more
American Forest Resource Council Seeks Changes to Forest Service Proposed Rule on Objection Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Forest Resource Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service regarding the Proposed Rule on the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process. The organization advocates for improvements to the regulation that governs the Objection Process, raising concerns about stakeholder exclusion and timelines related to public engagement.
In its letter, AFRC emphasizes the need for inclusive participatio more
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Opposes DOE Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns over proposed regulatory changes that threaten to undermine accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
ATRA, the largest professional association representing recreational therapy practitioners, emphasizes that the proposed changes would dismantle essential protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 more
Arab American Institute Raises Concerns Over 2026 Census Operational Test
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Arab American Institute (AAI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce voicing concerns over the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. AAI emphasizes the importance of accurate census data for communities historically underrepresented in federal statistics.
In its letter, AAI outlines several critical issues regarding the operational test, particularly highlighting that the proposed testing methods may not yield reliable more
Asian Texans for Justice Raises Concerns Over 2026 Operational Test's Impact on 2030 Census Accuracy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Asian Texans for Justice has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expressed its concerns over the announced scope of the operational test, specifically regarding the reduction of test sites and the limitations on methodologies that could affect the accuracy of the upcoming census.
Asian Texans for Justice, which serves over 2 million Asian American and Paci more
Cargo Airline Association Urges FAA to Finalize Rule on Radio Altimeter Systems
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Cargo Airline Association (CAA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging a timely finalization of the proposed rule concerning interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems. The organization emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety and operational reliability of aviation as the industry navigates the potential impacts of next-generation wireless services in the Upper C-band frequency range.
In its letter, the more
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to a proposed interim final rule regarding appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). This rule, which restructures administrative appellate review in immigration cases, has raised concerns over its potential to undermine due process and access to legal representation.
According to CLINIC, the proposed amendments, more
Center For Disability Opposes HUD Proposal Citing Risks to Seniors and Disabled Residents
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for Disability submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed revisions to regulations under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 related to verification of eligible status. The letter argues that the proposal would increase the risk of housing instability for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
According to the organization, the proposed regulation changes threaten to further exa more
Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Forest Service Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing concerns about proposed amendments which pertain to the project-level predecisional administrative review process that governs how the Forest Service manages land use within national forests, including significant areas of the Tongass National Forest, where the Tlingit and Haida people have long-standing h more
City of Union City (Calif.) Vice Mayor Patino Warns Census Test Changes Could Harm Latino Count Accuracy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The City of Union City (California) Vice Mayor Jaime Patino submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing elements of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter argues that the proposed testing approach could worsen undercounts of Latino residents and affect access to federal resources.
Patino highlighted the detrimental effects caused by the undercount from the last census in 2020, noting that significant steps mu more
Common Cause Georgia Urges Commerce Department to Expand 2026 Census Test Design
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Common Cause Georgia has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasizes that fair representation begins with accurate census data, which play a critical role in understanding and addressing the needs of all communities.
In its comments, Common Cause Georgia highlights the importance of the operational test in ensuring free and fair more
Competitive Carriers Association Backs FAA Altimeter Proposal Urges Faster Modernization And Spectrum Certainty
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Competitive Carriers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting proposed requirements for interference tolerant radio altimeter systems while urging clear timelines and protections for wireless spectrum use.
In its correspondence, CCA emphasized the importance of modernizing radio altimeter systems to effectively operate in today's advanced radiofrequency environment. The organization, representing a coalition of c more
Conn. Public Health Dept. Submits Comments on Proposed Perchlorate Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for perchlorate. The proposal aims to enhance public health protection through regulation of a contaminant identified as harmful to thyroid function and fetal neurodevelopment.
CT DPH, which is tasked with enforcing the federal Safe Drinking Water Act in Connectic more
Covenant High School Teacher Opposes DOE Proposal to Remove Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Cloe Van Oss, an English teacher at Covenant High School, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
According to the letter, the proposals would eliminate requirements ensuring that newly constructed and modified facilities are fully accessible for individuals with disabilities. The rescission includes the important mandate under 10 C.F.R. Se more
CPAC Foundation Center For Regulatory Freedom Urges Continued Support for Civics Education Program
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security concerning the renewal of the information collection associated with its civics and citizenship training program. The letter addresses the importance of providing effective educational materials to prospective citizens as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The CRF argues that the Civics and Citize more
CPAC Foundation Urges DHS to Enhance Departure Notification System
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the proposed extension of the Departure Notification Record information collection. The letter highlights the importance of voluntary compliance mechanisms in improving the efficiency of immigration enforcement while emphasizing the need for reliable data to track departures.
In its correspondence, CRF underlines that tools e more
DFM Data Corp. Urges Standards Driven Approach to Transportation Digital Infrastructure Strategy
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- DFM Data Corp. Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the need for creating a national strategy focused on transportation digital infrastructure. The letter outlines recommendations for advancing digital transformation within the transportation sector.
The organization stresses the necessity of establishing standardized communication protocols and data management practices that enhance the efficiency and security o more
Equal Justice Society Challenges DOE Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Equal Justice Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing proposed direct final rules that aim to change accessibility requirements for federally assisted programs. The EJS letter urges the immediate withdrawal of the proposals, claiming that they threaten to undermine critical protections for people with disabilities.
The contested rules, identified by Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, were publis more
Federal Unions Oppose OPM Rule on Suitability Appeals Citing Loss of Worker Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Treasury Employees Union, National Federation of Federal Employees, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management opposing a proposed rule on suitability action appeals. The unions told the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that the proposal would weaken long standing protections for federal employee more
General Aviation Manufacturers Association Urges FAA for Clarity on Radio Altimeter Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) highlighting the importance of clarity regarding the proposed rule on interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems.
In its letter, GAMA emphasizes its commitment to promoting safety and interests within the general aviation industry, representing a network of 140 leading manufacturers. The organization conveyed appreciation for the col more
Honeywell International Supports FAA Altimeter Rule Urges Clarifications on Timelines and Operational Impacts
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Honeywell International Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration supporting proposed requirements for interference tolerant radio altimeter systems while recommending refinements to implementation timelines and operational policies.
In its submission, Honeywell expressed strong support for the FAA's proposed interference tolerance requirements for radar altimeters, which seek to enhance compatibility of these systems within the Nation more
Idaho Gov. Office of Species Conservation Requests Improvements to U.S. Forest Service NEPA Commenting Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Idaho Governor Office of Species Conservation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing portions of a proposed rule on project level administrative review while supporting certain process updates.
In the letter, the OSC expresses appreciation for the USFS's efforts to update the legal notice requirement from newspapers to electronic postings on the agency's national forest websites. This modernization is seen as a progressive st more
Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living Opposes DOE Rule Changes Affecting Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed regulatory changes that could undermine accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
IICIL, a nonprofit organization that serves individuals with disabilities, argues that the proposed changes threaten decades of progress in ensuring accessibility in new construction and existing facilities. The or more
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Seeks Reversal of FRA Approval Allowing Track Measurement Deviation
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration seeking reconsideration of an agency approval tied to a Union Pacific track inspection system.
The Brotherhood represents thousands of track inspectors and maintenance-of-way employees responsible for identifying and addressing track defects across the national rai more
Kettle Range Conservation Group Opposes Forest Service Rule Changes Citing Reduced Public Input
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Kettle Range Conservation Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service arguing the changes would limit public involvement in forest management decisions. The letter argues that reduced timelines and page limits would make meaningful participation in National Forest projects difficult.
KRCG highlighted several specific changes that they find objectionable, including the proposed reduction of public comment periods from 3 more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF Opposes Census Test Plan Citing Risks Of Latino Undercount
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing aspects of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter argues that the proposed testing approach could undermine efforts to achieve an accurate count of Latino communities.
The letter outlines concerns regarding the proposed operational test, which, according to LJP, lacks scientific rigor and undermines efforts to accurately count Latinos. With an e more
Long Island Center for Independent Living Group Urges DOE To Withdraw Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Long Island Center for Independent Living Inc. (LICIL) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to recent proposed rule changes regarding nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The organization emphasizes that the modifications threaten critical accessibility standards that ensure full community participation and equality.
LICIL argues that the proposed rules, categorized under Docket more
Meals on Wheels America Raises Concerns Over 2026 Operational Test for 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Meals on Wheels America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasized the importance of reliable Census data for understanding the needs of the older population and expressed concern over the current plan's limitations and methodological flaws.
The organization asserts that accurate Census data play a critical role in ensuring that all indivi more
Michigan Elder Justice Initiative Opposes DOE Plan to Roll Back Disability Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy urging it to reconsider its proposed regulations that may rescind critical accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
MEJI, a nonprofit law firm focused on empowering low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities, argues that the proposed changes to the Department of Energy's regulations would have detrimental effects on accessib more
Mid Michigan Industries Urges Energy Department to Withdraw Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mid-Michigan Industries submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed regulatory changes tied to nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs. The organization argues that the proposals would remove long standing accessibility protections for people with disabilities by rescinding regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
With a mission rooted in fostering inclusive opportunities through employ more
Minnesota State Demographic Center Raises Concerns Over Limited Testing for 2030 Census
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Minnesota State Demographic Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the agency's plans for the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization expresses concern over what it describes as a scaled-back scope of testing that may hinder effective execution of the upcoming decennial census.
According to the center, the decennial census serves as the foundation of the nation's statistical framework, i more
Minnesotans for the American Community Survey & 2030 Census Warns Census Test Design Fails to Address Rural and Tribal Undercount Risks
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Minnesotans for the American Community Survey and 2030 Census (MACS 2030) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns about the design and scope of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the upcoming 2030 Census. The organization argues that the current plan will not yield the accurate data necessary for a fair census and poses significant risks to underrepresented communities.
In its correspondence, MACS 2030 highlighted key more
Miss. Retired Nurse Opposes Energy Department Proposal to Remove Accessibility Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sharon Lobert, a retired nurse from Jackson, Mississippi, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The proposed rules, outlined in docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, aim to rescind essential portions of the Department of Energy's regulations that implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. These changes would eliminat more
Muscular Dystrophy Association Opposes DOE's Direct Final Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to regulations that significantly impact individuals with disabilities.
In their letter, MDA expressed concerns that the direct final rules threaten essential provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The organization highlights that the proposed rule under DOE-HQ-2025-0015 would eliminate a critical requirement mandating more
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Opposes OPM Suitability Appeals Rule Warning of Politicized Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing proposed changes to suitability action appeals procedures. The letter argues that the proposal would weaken independent oversight and increase the risk of politically influenced employment decisions.
NARFE asserts that this proposed shift would undermine the independence of the review process, replacing a body of Senate-confirmed more
Natural Resources Defense Council Advocates for Stricter Perchlorate Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging it to adopt a stringent maximum contaminant level (MCL) for perchlorate.
The NRDC emphasizes that the proposed options for perchlorate limits-set at 20 parts per billion (ppb), 40 ppb, or 80 ppb-are insufficient to safeguard public health. The organization argues that these levels are significantly less protective compared to existin more
NeuroFaith Supports Clarification on Gender Dysphoria as a Non-Disability
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- NeuroFaith LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
NeuroFaith argues that this position is informed by clinical experience rather than political ideology. The letter asserts that the classification of gender dysphoria should respect the legislative intent of Congress, which excluded "gende more
Nevada State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Opposes Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposal Limiting Adult Dental Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Nevada State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services voicing opposition to a proposed rule that would prohibit states from including adult dental services as an Essential Health Benefit in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans starting in 2027. This potential restriction raises concerns about public health, particularly the implications for individuals who suffer from untreated more
Northern Regional Center For Independent Living Opposes DOE Plan to Remove Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes that could undermine accessibility for people with disabilities in federally assisted programs.
In its letter, NRCIL highlighted that the proposed rules, under Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, would rescind critical parts of current regulations implementing Section 504 of the Re more
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living Urges DOE to Withdraw Rule Changes on Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Northern Regional Center for Independent Living submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes tied to nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs and activities, warning that the revisions would weaken accessibility protections for people with disabilities.
The NRCIL cautions that proposed rules linked to Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024 would rescind key parts of the DOE's regu more
Obelisk Tech Systems Calls for Relief from VEVRAA Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Obelisk Tech Systems Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regarding VEVRAA recordkeeping requirements tied to federal defense contracts. The letter argues that current compliance obligations under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act create operational conflicts for companies performing classified or sensitive national security work under sole source procurement authorities.
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Opulent Mobility Opposes Proposed Accessibility Rule Changes by DOE
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Opulent Mobility has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes concerning accessibility in federally assisted programs. The organization highlights that the changes threaten to diminish accessibility standards critical to supporting people with disabilities.
In its letter, Opulent Mobility addresses Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which propose to rescind essential sections of t more
Organized Village of Kasaan Raises Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to Administrative Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Organized Village of Kasaan submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed amendments to regulations governing project level administrative review processes. The letter argues that the proposed rule would restrict Tribal participation in decisions affecting National Forest System lands.
In its letter, OVK, a federally recognized Tribe rich in cultural and spiritual connections to the lands and waters of the To more
Paula Kauffman-Oberly Counseling Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Paula Kauffman-Oberly Counseling submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter argues that the proposal would weaken accessibility protections and negatively affect individuals with disabilities.
The comment letter highlights concerns over Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024, which seek to revoke existing regulatory provisions that more
Population Association of America, Association of Population Centers Urge Commerce Department to Restore Full 2026 Census Test Plan
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Population Association of America and the Association of Population Centers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about planned changes to the 2026 operational test for the 2030 decennial census. The organizations argues that reducing the scale of the test and altering its design could weaken preparations for the next national population count.
A key issue highlighted in the letter is the Department's decision to reduce more
Regional Center of the East Bay Opposes DOE's Proposed Changes to Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Regional Center of the East Bay has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to proposed rules that could significantly alter accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
The letter argues that the proposed changes threaten the accessibility of federally assisted programs, with particular emphasis on the elimination of regulations that mandate new construction and alterations be fully accessible. Th more
Runners For Public Lands Urges USDA Forest Service to Maintain Public Comment Periods
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Runners for Public Lands has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing concerns over proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process. The proposed rule seeks to reduce the comment periods significantly for Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), which RPL argues would hinder public participation and effective decision-making regarding environmental projects.
In its communi more
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Requests Extension of Comment Period on Stablecoin Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency requesting a 60-day extension to the deadline for public comments on proposed rules related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act.
In the letter sent to the OCC, SIFMA highlighted the myriad complex policy, legal, and operational issues presented by the proposed rulemaking. These is more
Senior Executives Association Raises Concerns Over OPM's Proposed Suitability Rules
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senior Executives Association (SEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) expressing concerns regarding OPM's proposed rule concerning suitability action appeals. The proposed changes, which aim to streamline the process, have raised alarms among SEA members, who represent Senior Executive Service professionals and other career federal executives.
In its correspondence, SEA outlined several issues with the proposed rule tha more
Senior Executives Association Voices Concerns Over OPM's Proposed Reduction-in-Force Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senior Executives Association (SEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management expressing concerns regarding a proposed rule on reduction-in-force (RIF) appeals. SEA has been advocating for a merit-based and nonpartisan civil service since 1980.
In its letter, SEA acknowledges the need to modernize the RIF appeals system, citing shortcomings of the current framework that has led to prolonged uncertainty for employees following y more
SOMOS Mayfair Opposes Census Test Plan Warning of Latino Undercount Risks
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- SOMOS Mayfair submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing aspects of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The letter argues that the proposed testing framework could undermine efforts to accurately count Latino communities and weaken future census planning.
The organization emphasizes that as the Bureau prepares for the upcoming census, it must prioritize rectifying the historical undercounting of Latinos. In their le more
Suisun City Housing Authority Opposes HUD Rule Citing Displacement And Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Suisun City Housing Authority submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed changes to verification requirements under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter argues that the proposal would disrupt housing stability and increase administrative strain on local agencies.
The proposed rule would amend existing regulations concerning housing assistance for mixed-status families, which inc more
Umpqua Watersheds Raises Concerns Over Proposed Forest Service Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Umpqua Watersheds has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service voicing concerns that the proposed changes could significantly undermine public involvement in federal land management decisions, particularly in the Umpqua National Forest and surrounding areas.
In its letter, Umpqua Watersheds emphasized the crucial role it plays in offering a science-based community voice for over thirty years, advocating for the protection and restoration of public for more
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island Opposes Proposed Rule Changes to Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes in regulations concerning nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs and activities.
The advocacy group highlights that the proposed rules would rescind essential provisions from the DOE's Section 504 regulations, which mandate that new construction and alterations be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. more
United Community Church of Morrisville Opposes DOE Rule Changes Citing Threats to Disability Access Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The United Community Church of Morrisville submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The letter argues that the proposed rules would weaken accessibility protections for individuals with disabilities.
The proposed rule changes detailed in Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024 threaten to eliminate essential accessibility standards for new c more
Vera Institute of Justice Urges Rescission of Immigration Appeals Rule
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Vera Institute of Justice submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing changes to appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. The organization urges that the interim final rule undermines due process protections and weakens meaningful review of immigration cases.
In the letter, Vera argues that the IFR, published on February 6, 2026, drastically compresses the filing deadline for B more
Washington State Demographer Urges Census Bureau to Restore Full 2026 Test Scope
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Mike Mohrman, demographer for the State of Washington, submitted a public comment letter on behalf of the State of Washington to the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau expressing concerns about the decision to cut back testing locations and methodology that may ultimately affect the accuracy of the census.
The decennial census serves as one of the federal government's largest undertakings, and according to the state, limiting testing significantly undermines its e more
16 Environmental Groups Oppose Forest Service Rule on Administrative Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 16 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing a proposed revision to the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process governing national forest management decisions.
The letter emphasizes that community members and stakeholders hold a vested interest in how public lands are managed, and stress the historical necessity of a review process that allows for public inv more
17 Environmental Groups Urge NOAA to Reject Proposal Reopening Cordell Bank Fishing Areas
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 17 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opposing a proposal to repeal the Cordell Bank Groundfish Conservation Area as a stand alone measure.
The undersigned organizations have raised serious concerns regarding both the procedural and substantive aspects of the modifications proposed by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Paci more
4 U.S. Senators Back Requests to Expand Red Snapper Fishing Season
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 4 U.S. senators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing support for exempted fishing permit applications submitted by four southeastern state wildlife agencies seeking expanded management of the red snapper fishery.
The letter emphasizes the need for state-level management models, arguing that the federal model has often fallen short. Last season, red snapper fishing for recreational use was limited to only two days, more
52 U.S. Congress Members Oppose HUD Proposal Ending Prorated Housing Aid for Mixed Status Families
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- A coalition of 52 U.S. congress members submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposal tied to verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980.
With tens of thousands at risk of losing housing assistance, the lawmakers argue that this proposal contradicts promises made by the administration to improve housing affordability. By eliminating the proration policy, entire fa more
Alameda County Health Opposes HHS Proposal on Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Alameda County Health submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
According to the letter, 5% of high school students and 1.8% of adults in Alameda County identify as transgender. The proposed rule, they argue, would exacerbate health disparities faced by these communities, including higher rates of more
Alaska Miners Association Supports Proposed Rule Changes to Forest Service Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Alaska Miners Association (AMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed amendments to the Forest Service's Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process.
The association highlighted that the proposed rule, aimed at streamlining the review process for mining operations, would have a profound impact on mining projects nationwide. The AMA endorsed the perspectives of the National Mining Association and t more
American Association of Christian Schools Supports HHS Proposal on Disability Rule
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The American Association of Christian Schools submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services supporting a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
AACS represents 730 member schools across the U.S., employing over 15,500 teachers and serving approximately 129,000 students. The organization advocates for a faith-based approach to education and emphasizes more
American Dental Hygienists' Association Urges CMS to Retain Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes to essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The letter emphasizes the importance of retaining routine adult dental services as an essential health benefit, arguing that it is vital for ensuring comprehensive health care access for millions of Americans.
In the letter, ADHA, which re more
California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Comment on NCUA's Proposed Catastrophic Act Reporting Rule
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding its proposed amendments to catastrophic act reporting regulations. The proposed rule is a part of a broader deregulation initiative launched by the agency to streamline regulatory processes and reduce unnecessary burdens on credit unions.
The letter outlines three key proposals aimed at modifying the current rule under 12 C.F.R. Part 748. more
California Housing Authorities Oppose Proposed Rule from HUD on Immigration Status Verification for Assisted Housing
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The California Association of Housing Authorities (CAHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that could significantly undermine housing stability for thousands of families across the nation.
The proposed rule, titled Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status, was published on February 20, 2026, and CAHA argues that it revives and expands more
Columbia University Public Health Researcher Advocates for Continued MRNA Vaccine Development
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sara Jane Samuel, public health researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, expressing support for the establishment of a public docket for the proceedings and emphasized the importance of transparent public engagement in decisions affecting national vaccine policy.
Samuel's expertise in vaccine uptake, ethics, and history positions her as a formidable voice in the ongoing dialogue surrounding immunization. In her academic work, she has i more
CPAC Foundation Urges Performance Based Approach to Global Automated Driving Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) addressing the proposed Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). This proposal has been designed to streamline vehicle safety regulations across international borders, aiming to advance safety in the burgeoning field of automated mobility.
In their letter, the more
Defending Education Voices Support for Proposed Disability Rule on Disability
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Defending Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing its support for proposed regulatory rules concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This initiative aims to clarify the definitions and applications of disability under federal financial assistance programs.
The letter highlights the necessity of the proposed rule, asserting that it restores adherence to the legislative intent behind ant more
Defense Credit Union Council Backs NCUA Proposal to Revise Catastrophic Act Reporting Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposed changes to catastrophic reporting requirements for federally insured credit unions. The proposed rule aligns with the needs of credit unions serving active-duty military members, veterans and their families.
DCUC, which represents over 200 defense-affiliated credit unions and 40 million members, high more
Environmental Defense Fund Raises Concerns Over PHMSA's Special Permit Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has issued a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing concerns regarding the agency's handling of special permit requests, particularly in light of a recent policy shift.
In the letter, EDF outlines that this new policy, announced by Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy, effectively undermines essential protections meant to ensure pipeline safety and environmental integrity. T more
Epic Urges HHS to Remove Health IT Certification Burdens but Rework Information Blocking Changes
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Epic has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Certification Program and information blocking requirements outlined in the HTI-5 Proposed Rule. The company expresses concern that certain deregulatory actions could inadvertently increase the burden on certified developers rather than relieving it.
In its letter, Epic supports the finalization of many proposed revisions intended to remove more
Equal Protection Project Urges Clarification on Disability Definitions
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Equal Protection Project (EPP), a project of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, advocating for a clarification of the definition of "disability" as it pertains to "gender dysphoria."
In its letter, the organization asserts that current interpretations of gender dysphoria should not be considered a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Opposes Changes to Administrative Review Process
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed amendments to the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process governing decisions affecting national forests and grasslands.
FSEEE argues that the proposed changes represent a retreat from the agency's mandate to manage public lands transparently and accountably. The letter contends that the revisions, wh more
Friends of the Clearwater Raise Concerns Over USDA Forest Service's Proposed Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Friends of the Clearwater has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing concerns over proposed amendments to its Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process regulations. FOC argues that these changes threaten public engagement in environmental oversight and management on national forest lands.
In the letter, FOC asserts that the proposed rule seeks to make it significantly more difficult for citizens t more
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Gwen Volk INFOCUS Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing concerns over the proposed rule which focuses on the verification of eligible immigration status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980.
In the comment letter, the firm, which specializes in regulatory compliance in HUD-assisted housing programs, highlights significant operational and policy issues that could arise from th more
Heart of America Medical Center Opposes HRSA's Proposed Rebate Model
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Heart of America Medical Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the request for information on a potential 340B rebate model pilot program. In the public comment letter, the hospital urged the agency to maintain the longstanding upfront discount structure of the 340B drug pricing program rather than replacing it with a rebate based system.
In their letter, Heart of America Medical Center emphasized the longs more
HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association Urges Careful Approach to Health IT Deregulation and Information Blocking Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The HIMSS Electronic Health Record Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for reducing regulatory burden but cautioned that policy changes should not undermine interoperability, patient safety or industry investment in key capabilities.
The EHR Association appreciates the deregulatory efforts by the ASTP/ONC aimed at reducing the compliance burden on health IT developers while maintaining impor more
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule Change
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a controversial proposed rule regarding the verification of eligible status under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. The letter, argues that the new rule threatens the stability of mixed-status households and disproportionately impacts U.S. citizens, particularly children and seniors.
The proposed rule more
Housing Authority of Santa Cruz Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (HACSC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed regulation that would amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 regarding the verification of eligible status for housing assistance. The letter articulates numerous concerns regarding the negative impact this proposed rule would have on vulnerable households across the nation, particularl more
Mich. Special Education Director Opposes Energy Department Proposal to Remove Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Olivia Zienert, special education director and disability advocate from Grand Haven, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The comment letter specifically addresses Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The former proposes to rescind critical accessibility requirements for new constructions, while the latt more
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Opposes HHS Proposal on Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
In its letter, the council emphasizes that the proposed measures fail to adequately address how neurological composition affects individuals seeking both physical and psychological healthcare, potentially vio more
Muscular Dystrophy Association Opposes HHS Proposal Affecting Disability Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance. The association urged the agency to maintain updates included in the 2024 Section 504 regulations, arguing that the proposal could weaken protections important to individuals living with neuromuscular diseases.
MDA, a lea more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Advocates for Modernization of Catastrophic Act Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has issued a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments to the Catastrophic Act Reporting requirements.
In its letter, NASCUS acknowledged the NCUA's efforts to modernize reporting protocols, highlighting several proposed amendments that align with contemporary business practices. These include replacing the previous requirement to notify more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Comments on NCUA's Proposed Rule to Amend Suretyship and Guaranty
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding its proposed rule that seeks to amend existing suretyship and guaranty regulations. The proposed amendments would remove certain deposit and collateral requirements that have been deemed burdensome for federally insured credit unions (FICUs) as they engage in suretyship and guaranty activities.
NASCUS expre more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Urges NCUA to Streamline Advertising Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments which addresses the accuracy of advertising and notice of insured status. NASCUS stating that the changes would alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens on credit unions while maintaining consumer protections.
In its comments, NASCUS highlighted the proposal to eliminate prescripti more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Urges Federal Reserve to Enforce Community Benefits Agreement for OceanFirst Merger
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve Board urging regulators to condition approval of a proposed merger between OceanFirst Financial Corp. and Flushing Financial Corporation on a comprehensive Community Benefits Agreement.
The NCRC, representing over 700 community-based organizations that advocate for fairness and equity in banking, housing, and lending, has highlighted the merger's implications for compet more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Woodstock Institute Urge Regulators to Reject Enova Bid to Acquire Grasshopper Bank
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition and the Woodstock Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve Board opposing applications by Enova International Inc. to become a bank holding company and merge with Grasshopper Bancorp Inc. and Grasshopper Bank N.A.
Enova has been criticized for its management practices and lack of compliance with consumer protection laws. Advocacy organizations argue t more
Ohio Credit Union League Comments on NCUA Deregulation Efforts
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding its initiative under Executive Order 14192, aimed at deregulating certain aspects of credit union operations. Representing 199 credit unions across Ohio, the organization advocates for regulatory revisions that will enhance operational efficiency and benefit consumers.
OCUL's letter addresses proposed changes to the Federal Credit Union A more
Ohio Credit Union League Supports NCUA's Amendments on Catastrophic Act Reporting
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Ohio Credit Union League (OCUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments to the regulations regarding catastrophic act reporting. The organization believes that these regulatory updates are essential for improving operational efficiency while maintaining safety and soundness.
In its comment letter, OCUL applauded NCUA's initiative to review and update existing regulations under Execut more
Paralyzed Veterans of America Urges HHS to Maintain Disability Nondiscrimination Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) advocating for the retention of crucial nondiscrimination regulations pertaining to individuals with disabilities. The organization argues that these rules are essential for ensuring access to medical services, particularly medical diagnostic equipment.
The letter responds to HHS's previous notice of proposed rulemaking on nondiscrimination in more
Prowers Medical Center Urges HHS to Reject 340B Drug Rebate Model Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Prowers Medical Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration opposing any rebate-based model for the 340B drug pricing program. The organization contends that implementing such a model would fundamentally undermine the statutory intent of the 340B program and could have far-reaching negative impacts on the health care safety net.
In their communication, Prowers Medical Center argues that the 340B statute is designed to more
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Disability Rule
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to revise Section 504 regulations regarding disability discrimination in federally funded programs. The Foundation contends that the proposed exclusion of gender dysphoria from the definition of disability undermines the tenets of health equity and the rights of individuals with this diagnosis.
In more
Save Our Canyons Opposes Proposed Changes to Forest Service Review Processes
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Save Our Canyons has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing opposition to proposed changes to the agency's project-level public comment and objections processes. The organization deems the modifications as detrimental to transparency and public involvement in decisions regarding public lands.
In the letter, Save Our Canyons emphasizes that the proposed rule would impose severe restrictions by drastically shortening the designated timefram more
SMART Health IT Backs Imaging Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Boston Children's Hospital Computational Health Informatics Program SMART Health IT, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed diagnostic imaging interoperability standards. The letter expressed support for expanding standards based application programming interface interoperability to diagnostic imaging while urging regulators to emphasize functional requirements rather than locking in specific more
Transportation Trades Department Raises Safety Concerns Over Automated Hazardous Materials Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) has issued a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration highlighting safety concerns regarding the transportation of hazardous materials using highly automated systems. TTD emphasizes the need for regulatory caution in light of potential risks posed by autonomous transportation technologies.
In its correspondence, TTD expresses significant reservations about the safety and practi more
Whatcom Million Trees Project Urges Forest Service to Withdraw Rule Shortening Comment Periods
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Whatcom Million Trees Project has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service urging the agency to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at reducing comment periods for environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. The organization argues that this change would undermine public involvement and limit input from experts outside the Forest Service.
In the letter, the organization emphasizes the crucial role that public voices play in the manag more
Wisconsin Credit Union League Expresses Support for Regulatory Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for a proposal addressing suretyship and guaranty activities by federally insured credit unions.
The League's letter highlights the benefits of removing the current regulation, asserting that it will allow FICUs to manage surety agreements with fewer burdens, thereby enhancing their ability to determine what types of collateral they may accep more
Wisconsin Credit Union League Supports NCUA Changes to Catastrophic Act Reporting Rules
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed revisions to catastrophic act reporting requirements for federally insured credit unions.
The League endorses extending the deadline for FICUs to report a catastrophic act from the current timeframe to 15 calendar days. This extension, according to the League, would afford credit unions the necessary time to stabilize operations more
Youth Law Center Urges HHS to Withdraw Disability Rule Affecting Gender Dysphoria Protections
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Youth Law Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
In its letter, the Youth Law Center emphasized the importance of the protections afforded under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. These protections are especially critical for children in the foster care s more
Tipoffs: Iran
ADL CEO Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now
NEW YORK, March 17 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following remarks on March 16, 2026, at the "Never Is Now" summit at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center:
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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Delivers 2026 State of Hate at Never Is Now
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Over the past year, 20 Jews -- our brothers and sisters -- were murdered.
For Jewish people in the di more
Afghanistan-Pakistan: Civilians Paying Highest Price for Escalating Conflict
OSLO, Norway, March 17 -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following news release:
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Afghanistan-Pakistan: Civilians paying highest price for escalating conflict
Escalating conflict along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is having a devastating impact on civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since 26 February. Civilians must be protected and humanitarian organisations must be granted safe access to reach families in need, said the Norwegian Refugee Council (NR more
American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump Hints New Supreme Leader Is "Not Alive"
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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President Trump Hints New Supreme Leader Is "Not Alive"
By Logan Sekulow
In a phone call with NBC News, President Donald Trump said he believes Iran's newly installed Supreme Leader - the son of the late Ayatollah - might not even be alive.
However, President Trump added that if the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is actually alive, he should do something "very smart" for his country and consider more
Builder Sentiment Inches Higher But Affordability Concerns Persist
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Builder Sentiment Inches Higher but Affordability Concerns Persist
Builder sentiment inched up in March even as builders continue to express affordability concerns stemming from elevated construction costs and shortages of buildable lots and labor.
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in March, following a revised upward one-point rev more
CAIR Letters to Congress Commend Democratic Lawmakers for Rebuking Anti-Muslim Fascism, Call on GOP Leaders to Defend Religious Freedom for All
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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CAIR Letters to Congress Commend Democratic Lawmakers for Rebuking Anti-Muslim Fascism, Call on GOP Leaders to Defend Religious Freedom for All
* CAIR's letter to Democratic offices thanks members who have spoken out against anti-Muslim hate and urges concrete action to address it.
* CAIR's letter to Republican offices urges party leaders to support religious freedom f more
CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for 'F*** Iran' Attack Targeting Man in Lombard
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Chicago Welcomes Hate Crime Charges for 'F*** Iran' Attack Targeting Man in Lombard
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the filing of hate crime charges against a suburban Chicago man accused of verbally harassing and spitting on a victim while shouting "f** more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: How to Make AI Tell the Truth
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by senior fellow Mitzi Perdue and Amyn Jan, founder of A.J. Emtech LLC:
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How to Make AI Tell the Truth
As AI models increasingly talk to one another, it's critical to make sure the inputs are accurate.
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Imagine the following: a dozen senior government officials are gathered around a wall-sized screen in Washington. Its background is matte black, and lines of green text sc more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Shamoon Strikes Stryker - Iran Wields Wiper Attacks
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Emily Otto, fellow with the Tech Policy Program and Transatlantic Defense and Security Program:
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Shamoon Strikes Stryker: Iran Wields Wiper Attacks
As war rages in the Middle East, Iranian hackers are stepping up cyber-attacks.
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The target was US medical technology company Stryker, which makes surgical and imaging equipment, defibrillators, hospital beds, joint-replac more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: We Must Copy Ukraine's Public-Private Air Defense
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Derek Berlin, a member of CEPA's Business Leadership Council:
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We Must Copy Ukraine's Public-Private Air Defense
Ukraine is allowing private sector companies to install air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure. The West should follow suit.
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The extraordinary development, intended to help protect vital facilities like ports and power stations, is a major s more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: What is Shadow Warfare? Russia's New Hybrid Warfare
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Director for Communications and Information Systems Michael Newton:
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What is Shadow Warfare? Russia's New Hybrid Warfare
Shadow warfare is the evolution of hybrid war using sabotage, espionage, and more to damage adversaries while avoiding open conflict.
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Sabotage, espionage, cyberattacks, propaganda, drone incursions. Russia is waging a shadow war across Europe becaus more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Iran's War Strategy - Don't Calibrate--Escalate
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program:
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Iran's War Strategy: Don't Calibrate--Escalate
Iran's aggressive retaliation against U.S. and Israeli strikes highlights Tehran's war strategy: eschewing calibrated retaliation for unbridled escalation. Iran aims to restore deterrence and ensure the Islamic Republic's place in the region's more
DNC: 'Fraud Czar' Vance Will Have His Hands Full With Rampant Corruption in Trump White House
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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'Fraud Czar' Vance Will Have His Hands Full With Rampant Corruption in Trump White House
Today, Donald Trump signed an executive order formally creating a fraud task force led by "fraud czar" JD Vance. As Vance takes on his new role and tries to distance himself from the administration's unpopular war of choice with Iran, he is conveniently turning a blind eye to the rampant pa more
Ex-Army Lt. Col. Johnson Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson (ret.), former aeromedical physician assistant, from a March 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden Wounds: Effectively Supporting Veterans with TBI." TBI stands for traumatic brain injury.
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Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
My name is Alan Johnson more
Expert: Middle East Attacks on Data Centers Highlight Need for Protections
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections
By Tonia Moxley
In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment by U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle.
"Data centers are becoming an essential part of modern infrastructure, and many digital servic more
Governor Lamont and Conn. Energy Commissioner Dykes Statements on Revolution Wind Delivering First Power to the New England Grid
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following statement on March 16, 2026:
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Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Statements on Revolution Wind Delivering First Power to the New England Grid
Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the announcement that the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has b more
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Testimony From Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff and Kushner on Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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House Committee on Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Testimony from Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff and Kushner on Iran War
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led all Committee Democrats in demanding Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. special more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Arab News: NATO, Ukraine, and the Gulf Should Seize the Chance to Cooperate
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News:
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NATO, Ukraine, and the Gulf Should Seize the Chance to Cooperate
With the US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran on the brink of entering their third week, Iran's response of firing missiles and drones toward the Gulf states has been a wake-up call. While, sta more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: Iran War Showcases US Return on Investment in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Daniel Kochis, senior fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia, to the Washington Examiner:
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Iran War Showcases US Return on Investment in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday announced his country was sending drone experts and interceptors to help safeguard U.S. bases in Jo more
International Refugee Assistance Project: SCOTUS Schedules Hearing on Termination of TPS for Syria and Haiti in April
NEW YORK, March 17 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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SCOTUS Schedules Hearing on Termination of TPS for Syria and Haiti in April
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States deferred the Trump administration's request to stay a lower court ruling postponing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and granted the administration's request for certiorari before judgment, allowing the government to by more
Israel Escalates Killings & Siege in Gaza as Part of Ongoing Genocidal Acts
BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 17 -- The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Israel Escalates Killings and Siege in Gaza as Part of Ongoing Genocidal Acts
The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) condemns the Israeli Occupation Forces' (IOF) ongoing commission of genocidal acts in the Gaza Strip, including the continued killings and the systematic destruction of all essentials for life in an increasingly overt and escalating manner. Israel is exploiting th more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Military Spending Now Half of Russia's Budget
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by John C. K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Military Spending Now Half of Russia's Budget
Executive Summary:
* Germany's Federal Intelligence Service reported on February 4 that Russia's 2025 military spending was 66 percent higher than the Kremlin claims, accounting for half of the Kremlin's overall budget a more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Moscow Calculates Benefits of Gulf Conflict, Coming Short
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Moscow Calculates Benefits of Gulf Conflict, Coming Short
Executive Summary:
* The ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf has not produced the benefits Moscow expected. Despite U.S. pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine having momentarily eased, Russia's battlef more
Middle East: End Unlawful Attacks & Protect Civilians Now
LONDON, England, March 17 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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Middle East: End unlawful attacks and protect civilians now
ARTICLE 19 is closely monitoring the rapidly escalating situation in Iran and across the wider region, marked by serious violations of the use of force, including military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, Iran's subsequent response, and Israel's offensive in Lebanon.
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Windfall profits to oil and gas multinationals should benefit working Australians
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17 [Category: Union] -- The Australian Council of Trade Unions issued the following news release:
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Windfall profits to oil and gas multinationals should benefit working Australians
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As the conflict in Iran sends oil and gas prices skyrocketing, Australian Unions are calling for working people to get a fair stake in the massive windfall profits set to flow to multi-national oil and gas companies.
Surging fuel prices have left working people dealing with hig more
Army Vice Chief of Staff LaNeve Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support released the following testimony by Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, vice chief of staff of the Army, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The Current Readiness of the Joint Force":
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Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Hirono, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the readiness of our Nation's Army. On behalf of the Sec more
As Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran, Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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As Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran, Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs
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As gas prices skyrocket in New York and across the nation, Governor Kathy Hochul slammed President Trump and Washington Republicans for once again driving up costs for New Yorkers. Since President Trump launched the War in Iran on February 28, average gas prices across Ne more
British Human Rights Ambassador Sanders Denounces Iranian State Violence in Geneva
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- During a joint interactive dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, British Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders condemned the Iranian authorities for using internet shutdowns to cover up human rights violations and lethal force. Sanders highlighted that many thousands were killed and detained during a brutal crackdown on protesters, marking a violent period in the history of the Islamic Republic.
She emphasized the acute vulnerability of women, girls and minorities who face more
Chairman Lawler's Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act Passes House
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Lawler's Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act Passes House
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Washington, D.C. - 3/16/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act passed the House. This critical legislation aims to strengthen the U.S. sanctions regime on foreign entities enabling Iran's illicit oil trade.
"The United States will not allow the Iranian regime t more
China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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China Is Affected by the Iran Conflict in Multiple Ways
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Key Takeaways
1 The conflict in Iran is affecting most parts of the world, but few as much as China.
2 While the United States reduced its dependence on Middle Eastern oil by increasing domestic production, China has increased its imports from the region, particularly from Iran.
3 China has been purchasing 90% of Iran more
Congressman Veasey Demands Answers on the Death of an Afghan U.S. Ally in Dallas ICE Center
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey Demands Answers on the Death of an Afghan U.S. Ally in Dallas ICE Center
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Dallas, Texas - Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) releases the following statement on the death of a detainee at the ICE Processing Center: Today, I learned of the tragic death of Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal-an Afghan father who once served alongside the United States-after he was held at the ICE Processing Cente more
Cortez Masto, Gallego, Colleagues Slam Trump Administration for Financing Putin While Russia Targets U.S. Service Members in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Gallego, Colleagues Slam Trump Administration for Financing Putin While Russia Targets U.S. Service Members in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and eight of her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in calling on Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to convene a more
Cost of Iranian conflict likely to extend beyond energy prices, says URI economy professor
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Cost of Iranian conflict likely to extend beyond energy prices, says URI economy professor
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KINGSTON, R.I. - March 16, 2026 - In the dead of night on Feb. 28, United States and Israeli forces conducted a massive surprise attack on Iran, resulting in several top Iranian leaders being killed, including the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
The attacks, which were celebrated by many more
Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs as Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Slams Trump and Washington Republicans for Driving Up Costs as Gas Prices Skyrocket Due to War in Iran
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul slammed President Trump and Washington Republicans for once again driving up costs for New Yorkers as gas prices skyrocket in New York and across the nation. Since President Trump launched the War more
Gulf South community leaders to confront fossil fuel industry and its ties to Trump's wars abroad at CERAWeek march and rally
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release:
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Gulf South community leaders to confront fossil fuel industry and its ties to Trump's wars abroad at CERAWeek march and rally
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Contacts: Rebecca Stoner, rebecca.stoner@oilchange.org, 917-561-2607
Jenny Espino, jenny@texasenvironment.org, (361) 400-0314 ext. 4001
Who: Hundreds of Gulf South community members impacted by fossil fuel, petrochemical, and other polluting industries w more
Heinrich, Lujan Press Trump Administration for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Causalities in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Press Trump Administration for Answers on School Bombing and Civilian Causalities in Iran
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Intelligence Committee, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth provide answers to the American people on the airstrikes on a s more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member House Committee on Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Testimony from Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff and Kushner on Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member House Committee on Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Testimony from Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff and Kushner on Iran War
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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led all Committee Democrats in demanding Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. special envoy Steve Wi more
Knight Institute Condemns Trump Attacks on Press Over Iran War Coverage
NEW YORK, March 16 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release:
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Knight Institute Condemns Trump Attacks on Press Over Iran War Coverage
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NEW YORK-President Trump and senior administration officials escalated their attacks on the press over the weekend, criticizing news organizations for their coverage of the war with Iran. FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses a day after Defense Secret more
Media Tip Sheet: 16 Days of U.S.-Israel Military Operations in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: 16 Days of U.S.-Israel Military Operations in Iran
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WASHINGTON (March 16, 2026) - Since February 28th, military operations and retaliatory strikes have unfolded across Iran as tensions escalated between Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to Armed Conflict and Location and Event Data ( ACLED ), nearly 2,000 events have occurred across at least 29 of Iran's 31 provinces, since th more
Minister Anand to travel to Turkiye and the United Kingdom to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss the situation in the Middle East
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 16 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release:
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Minister Anand to travel to Turkiye and the United Kingdom to strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss the situation in the Middle East
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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that she will travel to Ankara, Turkiye and London, the United Kingdom, this week. During her travel she will advance bilateral relations, explore new opportun more
Rep. Aguilar Visits Local Food Truck Impacted by Rising Gas Prices and Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Visits Local Food Truck Impacted by Rising Gas Prices and Affordability Crisis
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Since Trump's war with Iran began, gas prices in San Bernardino County have soared to over $5.50 per gallon
SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the La Bufadora Baja Grill food truck, a local, family-owned restaurant chain that has been impacted by the skyrocketing price of gas cause more
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, has introduced the Millennium Challenge Corporation Strategic Modernization Act, aimed at enhancing the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) ability to respond to global strategic competition, particularly concerning critical minerals. This legislation seeks to amend the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 to bolster efforts against countries such as China, Russia, and Iran, which are perceived as strategic competitors.
The proposed bill highlights more
Rep. Lawler Introduces Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Michael Lawler, R-NY, has introduced significant legislation aimed at supporting human rights and internet freedom in Iran while holding the Iranian regime accountable for its oppressive actions against citizens. This bill is designed to address the ongoing humanitarian crises resulting from decades of repression under the Islamic Republic.
The Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 comes at a critical juncture, as public dissent with th more
Rep. Scholten Demands Immediate Answers from Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran, Civilian Casualties
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Scholten Demands Immediate Answers from Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran, Civilian Casualties
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) wrote a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calling for immediate transparency and accountability around U.S. military operations in Iran, and specifically the methods behind identifying military targ more
Royce Symposium Brings Experts Together to Discuss International Strategy
FULLERTON, California, March 16 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news:
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Royce Symposium Brings Experts Together to Discuss International Strategy
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At Cal State Fullerton's 2026 Royce International Symposium, political science student Francis Arguien had the opportunity to network with global policy experts and government leaders, including Titan alum and former U.S. Rep. Ed Royce.
The annual event aims to advance research while engaging the campus more
Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Saudi Arabia Moves to Fill Its East-West Pipeline to Capacity, Adding Oil Supply to Markets
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Key Takeaways
1 The impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is being offset by two east-west pipelines.
2 Saudi Aramco is ramping up its pipeline system to the Red Sea from 2.8 million barrels per day to about seven million barrels per day.
3 The U.A.E. has a 1.8 mil more
Sen. McCormick Introduces Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. David McCormick, R-PA, has introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, aimed at enhancing support for human rights and internet freedom in Iran. The legislation seeks to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its widespread human rights abuses while promoting the rights of the Iranian people to freely access information and communicate without censorship.
The bill arises amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where citizens have faced more
Trump's Assault on Transparency Casts Ominous Shadow Over Sunshine Week
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news:
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Trump's Assault on Transparency Casts Ominous Shadow Over Sunshine Week
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Despite repeated claims from President Donald Trump and his White House that he is "the most transparent president in history," the administration has repeatedly stonewalled the public. As the 21st annual Sunshine Week kicks off today, we released the following statement and special report outlining more
U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil
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Key Takeaways
1 The Trump administration has issued Russia a 30-day waiver to sell its sanctioned oil and petroleum products that are currently stranded on ships at sea.
2 Ukraine and some of its allies have expressed concerns because ongoing sanctions have been reducing Russian income, but the Treasury Department fe more
U.S. Will Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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U.S. Will Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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Key Takeaways
1 Member states of the IEA have agreed to release 400 million barrels of strategic reserves in the wake of Iran's closure and mining of the Strait of Hormuz.
2 The U.S. share will be 172 million barrels over four months, beginning next week in conjunction with other members.
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Under Secretary of War for Policy Colby Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby from a March 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Update on the National Defense Strategy":
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Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Reed, thank you for the opportunity to appear before the distinguished members of this committee to testify on the Department of War's 2026 National Defense Strategy.
The animating purpose of this Strategy was to put into reality the l more
War in the Middle East: Women and girls, including pregnant women, face extreme physical and mental health risks
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release:
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War in the Middle East: Women and girls, including pregnant women, face extreme physical and mental health risks
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March 16, 2026 - Humanitarian needs in the Middle East are growing by the day as escalating violence forces families to flee their homes and pushes communities deeper into crisis. Across the region, more than 161 milli more
With Oil Prices Spiking, Klobuchar Renews Calls for Year-Round E15
WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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With Oil Prices Spiking, Klobuchar Renews Calls for Year-Round E15
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Klobuchar calls on Congressional colleagues to finally pass year-round E15.
WASHINGTON - In a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) renewed calls to make E15 available to sell year-round. Since the outbreak of war in Iran, gas prices have risen sharply, causing pain at the pump for American more
Markey Calls for FCC Chairman Carr to Resign Following Threats to Revoke Broadcast Licenses over Iran War Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Calls for FCC Chairman Carr to Resign Following Threats to Revoke Broadcast Licenses over Iran War Coverage
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Letter Text (PDF )
Washington (March 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, urging him to resign over his latest s more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Trump's Decision to Fight Iran Is Historic - But He Needs to Finish the Job
NEW YORK, March 12 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by senior fellow Douglas Murray to the New York Post:
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Trump's Decision to Fight Iran Is Historic -- but He Needs to Finish the Job
For years excitable figures have warned that any attack on Iran would start World War III. The fact that the regime in Iran has spent decades trying to develop a nuclear weapon was always a problem for these people. After all, if a terrorist regime is developing a nuc more
