AI Applications in Early-Phase Clinical Trials Call for Enhanced Regulatory Guidance and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- RD Research Services LLC, Arlington, Virginia, Max Output LLC, San Francisco, California, and an independent science policy and research ethics consultant submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program.
The letter outlines recommendations addressing the scope and focus of AI use in clinical trials, operational structu more
AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026
MARINA DEL REY, California, July 3 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026
The prestigious conference brings together researchers and practitioners to share advances in natural language processing.
By Marc Ballon
The 64th annual meeting of the Association for Computationa more
Binghamton University Opens State-of-the-art Cleanroom to Support Advanced Research and Workforce Training
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton University opens state-of-the-art cleanroom to support advanced research and workforce training
Facility to train 100+ students each year in advanced chip manufacturing
By Anthony Borrelli
Advanced chip manufacturing is growing rapidly across Upstate New York, and at Binghamton University, a new state-of-the-art cleanroom and microelectronic packaging research facility is helping students join more
CFA Institute: Mind the Skills Gap - Soft Skills the Biggest Skills Gap Amongst New Career Professionals - Ahead of Even AI Skills
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 3 (TNSxrep) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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Mind the skills gap: Soft skills the biggest skills gap amongst new career professionals - ahead of even AI skills
Soft skills have been identified as the biggest gap in new career professionals' skills as they enter the finance industry, according to new research from CFA Institute.
The survey of 500 finance sector professionals in management more
Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household more
National Intelligence Award Reflects DSU's Leadership in National Security Education
MADISON, South Dakota, July 3 -- Dakota State University issued the following news:
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National Intelligence Award Reflects DSU's Leadership in National Security Education
As Dakota State University continues to strengthen its national reputation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security education, coincidentally, its new president brings with him one of the Intelligence Community's highest honors.
Dr. John R. Ballard, who began serving as Dakota State University's p more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Fable of the Mythos Saga - Ad Hoc US AI Model Controls Could Help China
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by senior research staffer Martin Chorzempa:
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Fable of the Mythos saga: Ad hoc US AI model controls could help China
Proliferating export controls, import bans, and shortages of key components since COVID-19 have made supply chain resilience a top strategic concern for firms and governments. Both groups have spent billions of dollars identifying supply chain weak poin more
Rep. Larsen Issues Letter to USTR
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 1, 2026
The Honorable Jamieson Greer
Ambassador
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
Dear Ambassador Greer:
I write regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) ongoing joi more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to AbbVie Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to AbbVie Inc.:
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June 29, 2026
Robert A. Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
AbbVie, Inc.
1 N. Waukegan Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Dear Mr. Michael,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology compet more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Bristol Myers Squibb
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Bristol Myers Squibb:
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June 29, 2026
Chris Boerner, Ph.D
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Route 206 & Province Line Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08543
Dear Dr. Boerner,
The United States is engaged in more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Eli Lilly & Co.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Eli Lilly and Co.:
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June 29, 2026
David A. Ricks
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN 46285
Dear Mr. Ricks,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Merck & Co.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Merck and Co.:
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June 29, 2026
Robert M. Davis
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Merck & Co., Inc.
126 East Lincoln Avenue
P.O. Box 2000
Rahway, NJ 07065
Dear Mr. Davis,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnol more
Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Pfizer Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Pfizer Inc.:
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June 29, 2026
Dr. Albert Bourla
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Pfizer Inc.
66 Hudson Boulevard East
New York, NY 10001-2192
Dear Dr. Bourla,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology competit more
Southern State Awarded AI Grant to Expand Student Success and Workforce Innovation
HILLSBORO, Ohio, July 3 -- Southern State Community College issued the following news release:
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Southern State Awarded AI Grant to Expand Student Success and Workforce Innovation
Southern State Community College is the corecipient of a $100,000 grant being awarded by the "Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency into College Curriculum" project through the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) AI Integration in Community Colleges Grant Program.
A consortial effort betwe more
SyracuseCoE to Host International Healthy Buildings Conference
SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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SyracuseCoE to Host International Healthy Buildings Conference
Global experts in indoor air quality and building science will convene for the 2027 conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate.
Emma Ertinger
The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) will serve as the organizing host of Healthy Buildings 2027 America, a flagship conference o more
Teneo Appoints Brian Stephens as President of Security Risk Advisory
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Teneo, a CEO advisory firm, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Teneo Appoints Brian Stephens as President of Security Risk Advisory
Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Brian Stephens as President of its Security Risk Advisory business.
In this role, Brian will lead an expert team focused on advising clients across a range of areas, including enterprise resilience, strategic intelligence, crisis preparedness, public more
Texas A&M Engineering: Banerjee Receives Prestigious Heat Transfer Award
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Banerjee receives prestigious heat transfer award
Dr. Debjyoti Banerjee was recognized with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Heat Transfer Memorial Award for advancing heat transfer research and translating scientific discoveries into patented technologies and startup companies.
By Maddi Busby, Contributor
Dr. Debjyoti Banerjee, professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 more
UK Tech Professionals Shift Learning Towards AI as Coding Skills Evolve, According to New O'Reilly Data
SEBASTOPOL, California, July 3 (TNSxrep) -- O'Reilly issued the following news release:
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UK tech professionals shift learning towards AI as coding skills evolve, according to new O'Reilly data
* Generative AI content usage among UK learners grew nearly 90% year-on-year ~
* AI and Machine Learning grew 51% in the UK, while Data now accounts for nearly a third of UK platform usage ~
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London, United Kingdom - New research from O'Reilly, a leading source for insight-driven learning on te more
University of Cincinnati: What is Neuro-symbolic AI?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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What is neuro-symbolic AI?
This powerful form of AI mixes awareness of sequences with logic
By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu
Neuro-symbolic AI combines the pattern recognition capabilities of deep learning neural networks with the logical reasoning of symbolic AI.
The result is a smarter system of artificial intelligence that can draw insights from data while applying rules, facts and reasoni more
University of Texas Dallas: Draper's $2.5 Million Gift Fuels Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Draper's $2.5 Million Gift Fuels Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
By Daniel Steele
A $2.5 million gift from the Draper Foundation is helping The University of Texas at Dallas expand its entrepreneurial ecosystem -- from early-stage student ventures to high-profile startup competitions designed to launch companies into the marketplace.
Founded by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, the Drap more
University of Texas Dallas: Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows
By Kim Horner
As semiconductor manufacturers invest heavily in new facilities in North Texas and across the U.S., The University of Texas at Dallas is leading regional efforts to train workers for the growing industry.
Building on its workforce-development efforts and partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers and community colleges, more
USF Leads AI Summit for Jesuit Universities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 3 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release:
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USF Leads AI Summit for Jesuit Universities
By Mary McInerney, USF News
The University of San Francisco hosted 32 higher-education leaders from the nation's Jesuit universities for a three-day immersion into the rapidly evolving AI landscape in San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
The group from the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) institutions visited Apple, Adob more
9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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9 Ways UC San Diego Has Shaped the American Story
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You don't have to look far to find the University of California San Diego's place in the American story. Sometimes it's beneath your feet. Sometimes it's in a laboratory. Sometimes it's in discoveries that have changed the way we live. Our campus is one chapter in a much longer history, beginning with the unceded territory of the K more
ADAP Advocacy Calls for Reforms in Prior Authorization and Step Therapy Policies
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- ADAP Advocacy has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. The organization, dedicated to enhancing AIDS Drug Assistance Programs and improving care access for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, applauds CMS's efforts to improve the prior authorization process but urges further reforms to address patient access barriers.
ADAP Advocacy suppor more
AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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AI To Prevent Suicide; AI To Better Diagnose Respiratory Diseases: USC Viterbi and USC Stevens at ACL 2026
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The 64th annual meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2025), will take place in San Diego from July 2 to July 7. USC Viterbi and USC Stevens faculty and students from the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science, the USC Info more
Akamai Completes Acquisition of Secure Enterprise Browser Provider LayerX
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Completes Acquisition of Secure Enterprise Browser Provider LayerX
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) announces the company has completed its acquisition of secure enterprise browser provider and AI usage control leader LayerX. On May 14, Akamai announced an agreement between the two parties for Aka more
Alexander Pak wins NSF CAREER Award to apply computational tools to study protein complexes
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 2 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Alexander Pak wins NSF CAREER Award to apply computational tools to study protein complexes
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Alexander Pak, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for his research on how biological systems function through the use of data-driven techniques and machine learning.
The $840,000 award covers five years of research, supporting Pak an more
ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
ITASCA, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Vice President of Advocacy Stephen Rossi:
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ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
As Congress enters its July 4 recess, attention is shifting from floor votes to the policy priorities and legislative negotiations that will shape the second half of the year. From federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to state-level regulatory prop more
Bank Policy Institute Raises Concerns Over Catena Trust Bank's National Trust Charter Application
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Bank Policy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the application of Catena Trust Bank, National Association for a national trust bank charter. The letter outlines several legal, regulatory, and policy concerns about the applicant's proposed activities, particularly related to the bank's focus on AI agents, digital assets, and stablecoins.
The BPI expressed unease that granting the charter to Catena Trust more
Baruch Professor Gang He Receives CUNY Research Award
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch Professor Gang He Receives CUNY Research Award
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Associate Professor Gang He is an energy scholar and researcher whose work has informed policy discussion and processes.
Gang He, PhD, won the 2026 Sandi Cooper Award presented by the CUNY Academy to associate professors in recognition of outstanding research in the humanities or sciences, including social and life sciences.
Dr. He's research focuses on energy trans more
Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on American Economic Competitiveness, Supply Chains, Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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CMT Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on American Economic Competitiveness, Supply Chains, and Innovation
Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a legislative hearing titled American Global Competitiveness at 250: more
Dean Derek McLean Brings Leadership Skills, Passion for the Land-Grant Mission to USU
LOGAN, Utah, July 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Dean Derek McLean Brings Leadership Skills, Passion for the Land-Grant Mission to USU
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One year after longtime Utah State University departments were merged to become the S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the college is led by Derek McLean, the university's first Janet Q. Lawson Endowed Dean.
An animal physiologist by training, McLean brings wide-ranging experience in higher more
Demo Day 2026: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at The Basement
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Demo Day 2026: Student Innovators Take Center Stage at The Basement
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From wearable safety technology to help prevent injuries and AI software that helps clinicians assess and track wound healing to a smart technology that transforms traditional oven baking, this year's Demo Day at The Basement touched on some of the many ambitious ideas UC San Diego students are building to tackle more
EQTY Lab Advocates for Cryptographic Evidence to Improve AI Trustworthiness in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- EQTY Lab, Dover, Delaware, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The submission addresses critical issues raised in the FDA's Request for Information (RFI) about operational structure, knowledge sharing, participant safety, AI system performance, and trustworthiness aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
EQTY Lab builds integrity infrastruct more
Finding Value with AI: Where Organizations Should Start
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news:
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Finding Value with AI: Where Organizations Should Start
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services, but organizations often struggle with where to begin. In this episode, Garrett Woody, Senior Enterprise Architect and Vice President, and Colton Connor, Vice President and Senior Manager of Data and AI Engineering, discuss how more
Gartner Predicts 20% of Finance Organizations Will Pivot All Talent-Related Investments to Advanced Digital Capabilities by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 2 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on July 1, 2026, involving Senior Director Analyst Emily Connelly:
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Gartner Predicts 20% of Finance Organizations Will Pivot All Talent-related Investments to Advanced Digital Capabilities by 2028
The promise of AI in the finance function, and challenges in obtaining the required digital talent, are driving leading CFOs to concentrate hiring efforts and development more
Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 2 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Global leaders launch AI for Good Global Commission to expand access, strengthen trust and accelerate impact
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Geneva, 2 July 2026 - Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin today announced the launch of the AI for Good Global Commission.
The more
HACU, Conectado to host online AI academy
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 2 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU, Conectado to host online AI academy
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in collaboration with Conectado, will host an online AI Academy for students, faculty, and staff from HACU-member institution on July 16- 17, 2026.
The academy will introduce participants to the foundations of artificial intelligence while emphasiz more
Herb Innovation Center to Host Professional Development Conference on AI in Education on July 30
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Herb Innovation Center to Host Professional Development Conference on AI in Education on July 30
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The University of Toledo will welcome educators to explore how to best integrate artificial intelligence into classrooms ranging from preschools to universities on Thursday, July 30.
The Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education's Herb Innovation Center (THInC) will present the THInC Forum: Educ more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Issues Issues Statement at Hearing on Protecting Creators in Age of AI
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet hearing on protecting creators in the age of AI and the internet:
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Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Creators in the Age of AI and the Internet
Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the Ho more
House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Opening Statement at Markup of Tax Administration Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 1, 2026, at a markup of tax administration legislation:
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"Welcome to our markup of tax administration legislation.
"The Ways and Means Committee is dedicated to improving the IRS for the benefit of taxpayers. To that end, we will consider seven bills that strengthen taxpayer protections, improve customer service at the IRS, and provide transpa more
House Ways & Means Ranking Member Neal Issues Statement at Markup of AI Tax Integrity Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026, at a markup of the AI Tax Integrity Act (H.R. 9501):
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort.
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy and many of the processes we rely on every day. We've heard quite a few big prom more
Idaho Delegation Submits Time Capsule Items for America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Idaho Delegation Submits Time Capsule Items for America's 250th Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Idaho's U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, submitted a collection of historic items for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, the selected items reflect the unique ingenuity, producti more
IFPA's Brazil Conference & Expo Opens the Door to Latin America's Fastest-Growing Produce Market
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release:
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IFPA's Brazil Conference & Expo Opens the Door to Latin America's Fastest-Growing Produce Market
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WASHINGTON - The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will host The Brazil Conference & Expo, taking place August 4-5, 2026, at Distrito Anhembi in Sao Paulo, Brazil. As the only event in Brazil dedicated to the entire fresh produce supply chain, the con more
Kimberly Roman Earns FCPS Honor
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Kimberly Roman Earns FCPS Honor
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Kimberly Roman honored for supporting students, families and colleagues while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix recognizes student Kimberly Roman, who has been named the 2026 Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Roman, an instructional assistant at Spring Hill Elemen more
La Riva Brings Italian Riviera Flavours from Day to Night at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
TORONTO, Ontario, July 2 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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La Riva Brings Italian Riviera Flavours from Day to Night at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
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Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island introduces La Riva, a refreshed Italian dining experience located at the heart of the Castaway Centre. Inspired by the relaxed charm of the Italian Riviera, La Riva celebrates handcrafted Italian cuisine with more
Largest Advanced Manufacturing Demonstration in Department of War History Set for RIMPAC 2026
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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Largest Advanced Manufacturing Demonstration in Department of War History Set for RIMPAC 2026
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The Naval Postgraduate School's (NPS) Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) is preparing to support Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 with what organizers describe as the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration ever conducted by the U.S. Department of War (DOW), bringing together more
Mich. Health & Human Services Dept., GetSetUp Celebrate Six-Year Partnership
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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MDHHS, GetSetUp celebrate six-year partnership
More than 2 million virtual attendances for older Michigan residents
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating its continued partnership with GetSetUp. Since 2020, the service has reached more than half a million older Michigan residents and surpassed 2 million virtual class attendances, more
Moulton Leads Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Colleagues Urging OMB to Protect Merit-Based Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton Leads Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Colleagues Urging OMB to Protect Merit-Based Federal Research Funding
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SALEM, MA - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) today led a group of his colleagues from the Massachusetts congressional delegation in submitting public comments opposing the Trump Administration's proposed changes to the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance go more
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Presents Pope Leo XIV With Hurricanes Championship Jersey and Order of the Tar Heel
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Commissioner Luke Farley Presents Pope Leo XIV with Hurricanes Championship Jersey and Order of the Tar Heel
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley presented His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with a custom Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship jersey commemorating the team's historic title win, along with the Order of the Tar Heel -- the highest honor awarded by the N.C. more
News/Media Alliance Urges Accessible Copyright Registration and Opposes Fee Hikes for News Publishers
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The News/Media Alliance, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., representing over 2,000 U.S. newspaper, magazine, and digital media publishers, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Copyright Office addressing the Notice of Inquiry on Alternative Fee Structures for Registration. The Alliance emphasized the critical importance of an efficient and accessible copyright registration system for news publishers of all sizes and expressed more
OHSU awarded American Heart Association grant to improve outcomes for cardiac arrest
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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OHSU awarded American Heart Association grant to improve outcomes for cardiac arrest
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A team led by physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University has earned a $1.7 million, four-year award from the American Heart Association to study measures to improve survival of cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest strikes 600,000 times annually in the United States, with barely one out of 10 people more
Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators
LA JOLLA, California, July 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Poseidon Fellows Celebrates its First Cohort of Student Innovators
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Twelve UC San Diego students recently completed the inaugural cohort of Poseidon Fellows, a new entrepreneurship fellowship designed to help aspiring founders, operators and investors explore the world of entrepreneurship and startups.
Drawing its name from the university's triton identity, Poseidon Fellows focus more
Priority Health Urges Delayed Implementation and Clarification on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule.
As a substantial health system serving over 1.4 million members primarily in Michigan, Priority Health highlighted operational challenges and the need for clearer guidance before implementing the prop more
Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access, and Harvest Americans' Data
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Huffman Releases Report on How Trump Hijacked America's 250th Birthday to Enrich Himself, Sell Access, and Harvest Americans' Data
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Whistleblower accounts and internal documents reveal how the White House captured a beloved national charity, deceived donors out of their money, and sold access to the President
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Me more
Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats
HOUSTON, Texas, July 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats
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Cyberattacks have become an increasingly common part of modern life, disrupting hospitals, schools, businesses and governments around the world. But new research from Rice University suggests another threat may be emerging. Some cybercriminal communities are evolving beyond financial crime into politically motiva more
SBE Council Applauds House Ways and Means Committee for Advancing Bipartisan Taxpayer Protection and Tax Administration Reforms
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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SBE Council Applauds House Ways and Means Committee for Advancing Bipartisan Taxpayer Protection and Tax Administration Reforms
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Washington, D.C. - The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) applauded the bipartisan action of the House Ways and Means Committee on July 1, in approving a package of tax administration and taxpayer protection legis more
Shudde Named Tarleton State's First Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Recipient
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 2 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Shudde Named Tarleton State's First Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Recipient
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University senior Sadie Shudde has been selected as the university's first Astronaut Scholarship Foundation recipient, earning a $15,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year through an endowment sponsored by astronaut Charlie Duke and his wife, Dotty.
The Dukes and representatives more
Sopra Steria Elevates Service Center Performance with NiCE, Advancing AI-Driven Operational Excellence Across Europe
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Sopra Steria Elevates Service Center Performance with NiCE, Advancing AI-Driven Operational Excellence Across Europe
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With NiCE CXone and Copilot, Sopra Steria has a secure platform which consolidates communication channels into a single agent interface where 90% of calls are answered within 20 seconds
Hoboken, N.J., Jul 2, 2026 - NiCE more
Sovereign Harbor Highlights Rigour and Governance in FDA AI Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sovereign Harbor, a regulatory intelligence and quantitative advisory firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The firm's submission focuses on ensuring methodical rigor and robust governance as foundations for the pilot's success, emphasizing that real-time data benefits depend critically on pr more
Speeding up a Manual Process Helps Cornell Recover $100,000
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Speeding up a Manual Process Helps Cornell Recover $100,000
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Every year, Cornell's bank account receives hundreds of wire transfers and ACH payments that arrive without enough information to route them anywhere. No invoice number. A vague or abbreviated vendor name. No department code. The money lands in a generic General Ledger holding account and sits there, unavailable to the departments it belongs to.
If a more
Spotlight On: Steven Radwanski
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 2 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Spotlight On: Steven Radwanski
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Galloway, N.J. - Steven Radwanski looks at leadership as stewardship. So, when the assistant vice president for Student Living and Learning and executive director of Residential Life at Stockton learned he was selected to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Emerging Leaders Program, his reaction was one of excitement and gratitude.
This progr more
STATEMENT: NEMA Urges USMCA Negotiators To Deliver Strengthened Agreement So U.S. Electrical Manufacturers Can Continue To Invest with Confidence
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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STATEMENT: NEMA Urges USMCA Negotiators To Deliver Strengthened Agreement So U.S. Electrical Manufacturers Can Continue To Invest with Confidence
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips today issued the following response to the announcement that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USM more
Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis Issues Statement at Hearing on Legislation Regarding American Economic Competitiveness, Supply Chains, Domestic Manufacturing, Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership":
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"Good afternoon, and welcome to today's hearing on U.S. technological leadership and global competitiveness.
"This committee has long been committed to advancing Am more
Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson Issues Statement at Hearing on Protecting Creators in Age of AI
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing on protecting creators in the age of AI and the internet:
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Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a more
The 2026 AFl-CIO Constitutional Convention: A Brief Oral History from the WGAE Delegates
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release:
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The 2026 AFl-CIO Constitutional Convention: A Brief Oral History from the WGAE Delegates
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The AFL-CIO held its 30th Constitutional Convention from June 5 - 7 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The convention, which happens every four years, brought together 1,900 member delegates and union staff from the 65 affiliated unions of the AFL-CIO.
Over the course of three days, delega more
The Republican Recap: Week of June 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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The Republican Recap: Week of June 29, 2026
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Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Protecting Children in Online Spaces
As America's youth spend more time online, there is increased urgency to provide protections to ensure their safety in the digital age.
The House took action this week by passing the bipartisan Kids Internet and Digit more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses FDA AI Pilot for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing support for the agency's proposed pilot program aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to optimize early-phase clinical trials. This initiative, designed to improve the efficiency, speed, and quality of decision-making in drug development, received commendation from the nation's largest business federation, which represents over three million b more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026.
The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bi more
UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference
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Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors at the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) 11th Annual Conference, capturing first- and third-place awards in the graduate student poster competition held recently in Little Rock.
Representing UAPB's Department of Aquacultur more
UAPB Student Team Earns Second Place Overall and Best Presentation Award at National HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 2 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Student Team Earns Second Place Overall and Best Presentation Award at National HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event
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A student team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned Second Place Overall and the Best Presentation Award at the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event at the Westin Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
The annual event brought more
UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society
ORLANDO, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society
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Highlights
* UCF School of Teacher Administration Director Andrea Borowczak '92 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Pre-College Engineering Education (PCEE) division.
* Borowczak has dedicated more than 20 years to r more
USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow
LOS ANGELES, California, July 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Computer Science Chair Nenad Medvidovic Inducted as ACM Fellow
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This month, USC Computer Science Department Chair Nenad "Neno" Medvidovic was officially inducted as an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow at the 2026 ACM Awards Banquet.
Held in San Francisco, the banquet celebrated 71 class of 2025 fellows for their visionary contributions more
UToledo Board of Trustees Confers Emeritus Status on Nine Retired Faculty
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo Board of Trustees Confers Emeritus Status on Nine Retired Faculty
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The UToledo Board of Trustees approved nine retired faculty members for emeritus status during its June 2026 meeting.
Conferred by the Board of Trustees, emeritus status is a distinction intended to honor the outstanding service of retired faculty members.
"These nine distinguished faculty members have dedicated their careers to adv more
Wyden, Merkley Ask State Data Center Advisory Committee to Consider Multiple Issues Raised by Oregonians
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Ask State Data Center Advisory Committee to Consider Multiple Issues Raised by Oregonians
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Oregon senators: "Several issues have been raised by constituents regarding responsible data center development with our offices, ranging from local to state to federal jurisdiction."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today wrote Gov. Tina Kotek's data center advisory com more
Zelta Advocates AI-Driven Efficiency in FDA Early-Phase Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Zelta, Cambridge, Massachusetts, a clinical data management platform, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration supporting the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company outlined how its AI-powered Intelligent Study Design technology can reduce study build times and improve trial readiness across early-phase clinical research while upholding scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
Zelt more
Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Business School Names Ting Zhang Faculty Chair
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Five-Time Teaching Award Winner Takes Leadership Role
The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business announced that Dr. Ting Zhang, professor of economics and entrepreneurship, has been appointed Chair of the Faculty, effective July 1, 2026.
Zhang, who holds the Harry Y. Wright Chair and serves as associate director of the Jacob France Ins more
Designing Tomorrow's Societies: How Leeds Students Created Real-World Solutions in Japan
BOULDER, Colorado, July 1 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Designing Tomorrow's Societies: How Leeds Students Created Real-World Solutions in Japan
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In spring 2026, 20 Leeds students participated in a two-week program in partnership with Ludus Labs. In Tokyo and Nagoya, they visited startups, hospitals, research centers, rural communities and universities to understand how AI and automation can strengthen healthcare, mobility, c more
Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Neal Opening Statement at Markup of H.R. 9501
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(As prepared for delivery)
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This next bill is championed by Congressman Horsford, and I want to thank him for his leadership on this effort.
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping our economy and many of the processes we rely on every day. We've heard quite a few big promises from the Secretary of the Treasury more
Scripps Research scientists awarded $2M to advance global disease surveillance
LA JOLLA, California, July 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Scripps Research Institute posted the following news:
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Scripps Research scientists awarded $2M to advance global disease surveillance
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Two Gates Foundation grants will expand wastewater surveillance and AI-driven disease monitoring to support faster public health responses worldwide.
July 01, 2026
LA JOLLA, CA- Detecting infectious disease threats early and responding quickly can dramatically alter the course of an infecti more
Study Finds Little to No Cortical Lewy Pathology in Living Parkinson's Disease Patients Undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Study Finds Little to No Cortical Lewy Pathology in Living Parkinson's Disease Patients Undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that patients with Parkinson's disease undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) show little to no Lewy pathology in the prefrontal cortex at the time of their DBS surgery, despite often having more
UC San Diego Helps Prepare AI Tourism Assistant for World Cup Crowds
LA JOLLA, California, July 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Helps Prepare AI Tourism Assistant for World Cup Crowds
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As Mexico City prepared for the surge of international visitors expected during the FIFA World Cup, developers behind an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tourism assistant turned to the University of California San Diego Halicioglu School of Data Science and Computing (HSDSC) for help scale testing their tech more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: MOSIS 2.0 and GlobalFoundries Partnership - Strategic Alliance for Semiconductor Innovation
MARINA DEL REY, California, July 1 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, posted the following news:
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MOSIS 2.0 and GlobalFoundries Partnership: A Strategic Alliance for Semiconductor Innovation
In a move that promises to broaden access to U.S.-based chip manufacturing, MOSIS 2.0 has signed a value-added partner agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF), one of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers, c more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Congressional Budget Office: 'Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry & National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry and National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic."
Here are excerpts:
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At a Glance
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which air travel fell sharply, lawmakers enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. That law included provisions that authorized the Treasury to provide broad-base more
Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12058) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey:
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Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking
Since the 1970s, federal agencies have been required to consider the costs and benefits of new regulations that are expected to have large economic effects. Under current requirements, agencies are to design regulations in a cost-effective manner more
Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1
Who Owned the Ship? ... 2
What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2
How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? . more
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11441) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes:
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CFTC Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets
On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a proposed rule regarding the types of event contracts that can be listed on CFTC-registered prediction markets. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of the existing regulatory framework gover more
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 State of Play Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48874) entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter.
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
FY2026 marks the 23rd annual appropriations cycle with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations measure. For the 17th time in the history of DHS, resolution of annual appropriations fo more
Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land - Current Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13255).
The white paper is written by agricultural policy specialist Zachary T. Neuhofer, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues
In general, U.S. federal law does not restrict foreign investment in or ownership of U.S. agricult more
Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13254) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." Section 6 of the E.O. directed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly establish Homeland S more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialists Elizabeth Rybicki and Michael Greene:
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SUMMARY
After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate may conduct a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originat more
Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate:"
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Consideration and Collection of Evidence
The actions taken by the Senate to consider and collect evidence in each trial have varied considerably. The impeachment rules provide guidance only on a few particulars, necessitating that the Senate determine, each time it organizes for a trial, the manner o more
President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13017) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness: Considerations for U.S. Fisheries
Introduction
On April 17, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14276, "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness," which required multiple federal agency a more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
AI Applications in Early-Phase Clinical Trials Call for Enhanced Regulatory Guidance and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- RD Research Services LLC, Arlington, Virginia, Max Output LLC, San Francisco, California, and an independent science policy and research ethics consultant submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program.
The letter outlines recommendations addressing the scope and focus of AI use in clinical trials, operational structu more
American Seed Trade Association Calls for Science-Based, Risk-Proportionate USDA Regulation of Genetically Engineered Organisms
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Seed Trade Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to the department's Request for Information regarding the regulation of modified organisms under the Plant Protection Act. ASTA, representing nearly 700 seed production and distribution companies primarily made up of small businesses, urged USDA to modernize its regulatory framework for genetically engineered (GE) organisms in more
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Challenges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Over Removal of Work Permit Processing Deadline
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing opposition and seeking urgent clarification over a recent interim final rule (IFR) that appears to eliminate the 30-day processing requirement for initial employment authorization documents (EADs) for asylum seekers. The rule, part of the USCIS Immigration Fees and Related Procedures mandated by the H.R.1 Reconciliation Bill, enacte more
BrickRose Exchange Urges EPA to Withdraw Proposed New Source Review Rule Over Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Bianca Jackson, Founder and CEO of BrickRose Exchange, Baltimore, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposed New Source Review "Begin Actual Construction" rule pending a thorough cumulative health impact analysis in line with Executive Order 12898. Jackson argues that the rule would undermine community leverage in permitting decisions by allowing construction prior to permit issuance, effectively more
Center for Constitutional Rights Opposes HUD Proposal to Rescind Gender Identity Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights, New York, has raised serious objections to a proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development aimed at rescinding longstanding protections based on gender identity in federally-funded housing programs. The public comment letter expresses deep concern that the proposal, identified as RIN 2501-AE12 and docket number FR-6518-P-01, would reverse key rules designed to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, qu more
Florida Capital Collateral Regional Counsel Challenges Expedited Federal Habeas Review Certification Request
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Offices of the Florida Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, representing indigent defendants facing capital postconviction proceedings in Florida, have submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Temple Terrace, and Tallahassee, Florida, these offices voiced strong concerns regarding the state's request for certification to use expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures under more
Government Accountability Project Urges Office of Personnel Management to Withdraw Proposed Nondisclosure Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Government Accountability Project has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management urging the agency to withdraw its proposed Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA). The letter outlines serious legal and constitutional concerns regarding the draft NDA issued by OPM, intended as a government-wide form for current and newly hired federal employees. GAP contends that the proposal conflicts with federal whistleblowe more
Justice Connection Urges OPM to Reject Proposed Blanket NDA for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Justice Connection has urged the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to reject its proposed Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA, recently issued for public comment by OPM, would impose broad restrictions on current and former federal employees' speech regarding non-public government information. Justice Connection argues that this proposal threatens First Amendment rights, chills valuable public discourse, and imposes unmanageable adm more
Multnomah County and Portland Oppose HUD's Proposed Changes to Equal Access Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Multnomah County and the City of Portland, Oregon, have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly opposing the agency's proposed amendments to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The letter outlines concerns that the proposed revisions would dismantle federal protections that have ensured nondiscriminatory access to HUD-funded housing and homelessness services regardless of sexual orientati more
Mwalimu Center for Justice Raises Concern Over Mississippi Certification for Expedited Federal Habeas Review
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mwalimu Center for Justice, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, along with the Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing Mississippi's application for certification under Chapter 154. The certification would allow the state to receive certain procedural benefits in federal habeas corpus review concerning capital punishment cases, including accelerated dead more
Pa. Workforce Development Association Raises Concerns Over OMB Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). PWDA represents the state's 22 Local Workforce Development Boards and partners involved in administering federal workforce programs under the Workforce Innovation and O more
Pipeline Safety Trust Raises Public Participation and Rulemaking Concerns in Gas Pipeline Safety Comments
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter addresses concerns about PHMSA's Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC) meeting regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Pipeline Safety: Safety of Gas Distribution Pipelines and Other Pipeline Safety Initiatives (Docket No. PHMSA-2021-0046). The orga more
TeraSun Systems, IP Holdings Urge DOE to Adopt Real-Time Digital Verification for Building Energy Codes
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- TeraSun Systems and TeraSun IP Holdings, Fernandina Beach, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy addressing its methodology for assessing affordability and cost-effectiveness of building energy codes. With over four decades of field experience and involvement in ASTM International standards, Krantz critiques the department's reliance on static, fragmented, and retrospective data sources for evaluating cost and compliance in building cod more
Unions Oppose Proposed Governmentwide Nondisclosure Agreement Impacting Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME), have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) opposing the agency's proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement (NDA). The unions represent hundreds of thousands of federal employees and express strong concern that the proposed NDA would adversely affect employees' rights, including com more
Utah Senate Candidate Supports EPA Repeal of Uinta Basin Ozone Nonattainment Status
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Annette McRae, a Utah Senate candidate from Duchesne, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 advocating for the proposed repeal of the designation of the Uinta Basin as a Moderate Nonattainment Area under the 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. McRae emphasized that recent data demonstrates the basin's attainment of air quality standards and argued that the EPA correctly proposed the repeal in light of up more
ADAP Advocacy Calls for Reforms in Prior Authorization and Step Therapy Policies
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- ADAP Advocacy has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. The organization, dedicated to enhancing AIDS Drug Assistance Programs and improving care access for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, applauds CMS's efforts to improve the prior authorization process but urges further reforms to address patient access barriers.
ADAP Advocacy suppor more
Agriculture Biotechnology Alliance Urges Science-Based Oversight for Modified Organisms Under Plant Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Agriculture Biotechnology Alliance (ABA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the agency's Request for Information on Modified Organisms Subject to the Plant Protection Act. Representing various stakeholders across the agricultural biotechnology supply chain, the Alliance emphasized the importance of regulatory modernization and risk-proportionate oversight for genetically engineered more
Aimed Alliance Urges CMS to Modernize Prior Authorization Processes and Ensure Fair Coverage Access
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Aimed Alliance, a health policy non-profit headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns about the proposed rule CMS-0062-P on prior authorization. The organization commended CMS for efforts to modernize prior authorization by expanding electronic prior authorization requirements to prescription drugs under both pharmacy and medical benefits. Aimed Alliance highlighted that dela more
Alameda County Opposes HUD Rule Removing Gender Identity Protections in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Alameda County Health and the Alameda County Community Development Agency, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed regulation that would remove references to "gender" and "gender identity" from HUD's Equal Access regulations across its programs. The agencies object to requirements that placements in single-sex emergency shelters under HUD's Community Planning and Development programs be made a more
Alliance for Aging Research Urges CMS to Address Barriers in Prior Authorization and Step Therapy Policies
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Alliance for Aging Research, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. dedicated to promoting healthy aging and equitable healthcare access, provided a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The Alliance expressed support for the rule's objectives to reduce prior authorization burdens but criticized its exclusion of more
Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards Urges CMS to Strengthen Patient Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Protections
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Alliance for Health Information Operations and Standards (AHIOS), headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the agency's proposed rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. The letter addresses critical issues related to cybersecurity and resiliency in the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for enhanced patient privacy protections and robust cyber more
Alliance for Housing Justice Opposes HUD Rule Changes on Access to Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Alliance for Housing Justice, based in Washington, District of Columbia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The alliance contends that the new rule undermines fair housing opportunities and conflicts with HUD's obligation to enforce the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination including on the basis of sex as interprete more
Alliance for Patient Access Urges CMS to Prioritize Patients in Drug Authorization Reforms
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Alliance for Patient Access, a Washington, District of Columbia-based national network of healthcare providers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding CMS's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter addresses concerns about administrative barriers that impede timely patient access to prescribed therapies under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Managed Care, and othe more
American Academy of Family Physicians Opposes HUD Equal Access Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing opposition to proposed revisions to HUD's Equal Access regulations. The proposed rule would rescind provisions of the 2016 Equal Access Rule, allowing HUD program providers operating single-sex or sex-specific facilities to require evidence verifying an individual's biological sex for access to services. It would replace re more
American Association of Physicists in Medicine Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Rule Changes Impacting Scientific Research
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Association of Physicists in Medicine, McLean, Virginia, expressed serious concerns to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to federal grant regulations outlined in 2 CFR 200. The public comment letter cautions that changes affecting grant peer review, award suspension, publication costs, journal access, conference attendance, public communications, international collaboration, research administration, and workforce training cou more
American Bar Association Urges DOJ To Deny Certification Of Mississippi's Capital Counsel Mechanism
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy expressing strong concerns regarding the State of Mississippi's application for certification of its capital counsel mechanism under federal regulations. The ABA detailed extensive deficiencies in Mississippi's system for appointing and compensating counsel in post-conviction proceedings for death-sentenced inmates and urged the Department more
American Health Care Association, National Center for Assisted Living Urge CMS to Prioritize Medication Continuity for Long-Term Care Residents
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living have submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule which focuses on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, and related programs.
The AHCA/NCAL letter, signed by John Kane, Senior Vice President, Reimbursement Policy, emphasized the importance of ensuring tha more
American Osteopathic Association Advocates for Enhanced Prior Authorization and Data Sharing Standards in CMS Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), representing over 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students nationwide from its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. This proposed rule impacts Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, more
American Psychiatric Association Urges CMS to Enhance Drug Prior Authorization Policies for Behavioral Health
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Psychiatric Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid prior authorization for drugs. The APA supports CMS's efforts to improve interoperability standards and reduce delays in medication access, particularly for psychiatric care.
The APA letter, signed by Marketa Wills, CEO and Medical Director, emphasizes the need for consistent enforcement of electronic more
Americans for Prosperity Foundation Urges FTC to Modify Twitter Consent Order and Protect Free Speech
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Prosperity Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addressing X Corp.'s petition to reopen, set aside, or modify the FTC's 2022 consent order against Twitter. The foundation criticized the FTC's consent order practices, particularly the 20-year monitoring orders, and highlighted concerns about government overreach and potential First Amendment violations related to freedom of expression on social more
B.well Connected Health Urges CMS to Enhance Medicare and Medicaid Interoperability Rule for Better Patient Outcomes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- B.well Connected Health, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging the agency to finalize and strengthen the proposed Medicare and Medicaid interoperability and prior authorization rule, CMS-0062-P. The company recommends several technical and operational improvements aimed at maximizing patient benefits, especially regarding cost transparency, portability of prior authorizations, and real-time prescription more
Bank Groups Urge OCC to Finalize Preemption of Illinois Law Restricting Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Bank Policy Institute, Clearing House Association, Consumer Bankers Association and the Financial Services Forum from Washington D.C., jointly submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Their letter expressed strong support for the OCC's recent Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (Illinois IFPA) and the corresponding Interim Final Rule pertaining to National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees.
The more
Bank Policy Institute Raises Concerns Over Catena Trust Bank's National Trust Charter Application
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Bank Policy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the application of Catena Trust Bank, National Association for a national trust bank charter. The letter outlines several legal, regulatory, and policy concerns about the applicant's proposed activities, particularly related to the bank's focus on AI agents, digital assets, and stablecoins.
The BPI expressed unease that granting the charter to Catena Trust more
Bay Area Legal Aid Warns HUD Proposed Rule Will Harm LGBTQ+ Housing Access
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Bay Area Legal Aid, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) expressing strong opposition to HUD's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule.
The legal aid organization highlights serious concerns that the proposed rule would remove critical protections that currently ensure fair and equal access to housing and related services, especially for transgender, no more
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Supports EPA Revisions to New Source Review Permitting Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., Omaha, Nebraska, has expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program. In a public comment letter submitted to the EPA, BHE emphasized that the proposed rule aligns with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and would provide much-needed clarity to source owners and operators engaged in non-emitting activities at plants. This clarification, the company more
Biological Products Industry Alliance Advocates Regulatory Reform for Microbial Organisms Under Plant Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA), headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) highlighting critical gaps and challenges in the current regulatory framework governing modified and native microorganisms under the Plant Protection Act (PPA). Representing over 180 member companies involved in biological solutions for agriculture and public more
California Rural Legal Assistance Opposes Proposed HUD Rule Altering Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- California Rural Legal Assistance Inc., Modesto, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The legal aid organization, which provides services to marginalized rural communities throughout California, argues that the proposed rule changes would jeopardize privacy, safety, and housing stability for many vulnerable populations, more
California Tobacco Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Reject Flavored Vape Approvals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee (TEROC), Sacramento, California, has raised concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's approval of flavored vape and nicotine products. The committee, charged with overseeing tobacco prevention and education funded by state tobacco taxes, highlighted the risk flavored products pose to youth and public health in a recent public comment letter.
TEROC emphasized that flavors in tobacco prod more
Center for Democracy & Technology Opposes HUD Proposal on Sex-Based Housing Verification
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Center for Democracy & Technology has submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw a proposed rule revision concerning equal access to housing in HUD programs. The letter warns that the proposed rule would enable sex-based discrimination and violate the Fair Housing Act by allowing recipients of HUD's Community Planning and Development (CPD) funding to demand sensitive information to verify a person's sex and more
Center for Popular Democracy Opposes HUD Equal Access Rule Revisions on Grounds of Discrimination and Procedural Defects
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Center for Popular Democracy, New York, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to its Equal Access regulations concerning federally funded shelter programs. The organization, which represents poor and working-class Black and Brown communities through a network spanning more than 30 states, criticized the rule for violating constitutional protections, lacking evidentiary support, and failing to more
Chronic Care Policy Alliance Supports CMS Efforts to Improve Prior Authorization and Interoperability
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Chronic Care Policy Alliance (CCPA), headquartered in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to advance and finalize its proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The alliance advocates for policies enhancing patient-centered care and access to necessary treatments for individuals with chronic conditions.
CCPA expressed strong support for CMS's init more
Cleveland Clinic Urges CMS to Finalize Electronic Prior Authorization for Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Cleveland Clinic, a not-for-profit healthcare system in Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to finalize proposed regulations on electronic prior authorization for prescription drugs.
The letter, signed by Melissa Myers, Vice President, Government Relations, supports CMS's initiative to require Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid managed care plans, State Medicaid Agencies, CHIP agencies, and issu more
Coal Ash Regulation Proposal Faces Criticism Over Climate and Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The environmental organization Earth Integrity Alliance, based in Seattle, Washington, urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to modify regulations governing coal combustion residuals (CCR). The group criticizes the proposal for failing to adequately promote the safe and beneficial use of coal ash while insufficiently addressing its climate-related impacts.
Earth Integrity Alliance contends that coal fly ash used in products like concrete o more
DDCP Foundation Highlights Execution Precision Challenges in OCC Stablecoin Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- DDCP Foundation Inc., a Wyoming-based nonprofit organization, has submitted a supplementary public comment to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency concerning the proposed rulemaking on Payment Stablecoin Issuers (Docket ID OCC-2025-0372). The comment addresses issues related to execution precision under the GENIUS Act's reasonable particularity standard and critiques limitations observed in centralized administrative key designs.
The foundation's filing refines it more
DirectTrust Urges CMS to Recognize Accredited Trust Frameworks in Healthcare Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- DirectTrust, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit alliance focused on trust and identity assurance in health data exchange, has provided public comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule CMS-0062-P. This rule addresses interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare and Medicaid Programs as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. DirectTrust's submission emphasizes the critical role of more
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Gender and Disability Justice Alliance, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. In a public comment letter submitted to HUD, the alliance outlined concerns that the proposed changes would detrimentally affect disabled, transgender, and gender-nonconforming communities by limiting their access to shelters and hou more
DrFirst Urges CMS to End Portal Exception and Support Dual-Track Electronic Prior Authorization System
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- DrFirst, Claymont, Delaware, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule (CMS-0062). The company advocates for the accelerated adoption of fully automated application programming interface (API)-based electronic prior authorization (ePA) processes for prescription drugs, emphasizing the need to eliminate reliance on manual, portal-bas more
Endocrine Society Warns Proposed OMB Revisions Could Jeopardize Federal Medical Research
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Endocrine Society has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to proposed revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, known as the Uniform Guidance that regulates federal financial assistance. The Society, representing over 18,000 specialists in endocrine science and medicine, warns that the rule changes would undermine the integrity and future of federally funded medical research programs essential to advancing treatments for end more
EPA Faces Legal Challenges Over Expanded Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations From Lower Colorado River Authority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rulemaking concerning the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities, specifically addressing amendments affecting legacy impoundments and CCR Management Units. LCRA, a conservation and reclamation district serving millions in central Texas through electric generation and water services, strongly opposed the more
EQTY Lab Advocates for Cryptographic Evidence to Improve AI Trustworthiness in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- EQTY Lab, Dover, Delaware, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The submission addresses critical issues raised in the FDA's Request for Information (RFI) about operational structure, knowledge sharing, participant safety, AI system performance, and trustworthiness aligned with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
EQTY Lab builds integrity infrastruct more
Faculty Alliance of Miami Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Faculty Alliance of Miami, AAUP-AFT Local 375, based in Oxford, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034).
The alliance letter, signed by President Theresa Kulbaga, expressed worries that the rule would impair faculty members' ability to conduct vital research funded by federal grants.
The letter highlights concerns about reducing independent e more
Federal Community Defender Office Opposes Mississippi's Request for Capital Counsel Certification
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the State of Mississippi's application for certification under chapter 154 concerning the state's capital postconviction counsel mechanism. The Defender Office represents two Mississippi death-sentenced clients, Bobby Batiste and Caleb Corrothers, and also lawyers eligible to represent other capital cl more
Federal Public Defender Opposes Certification of Mississippi's Capital Counsel System Under Chapter 154
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, along with its Capital Habeas Unit for the Fourth Circuit, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing Mississippi's request for certification under Chapter 154. The letter objects to certification that would allow Mississippi to opt into expedited federal habeas corpus review procedures, raising concerns about the adequacy of state more
Firely USA Urges CMS to Mandate FHIR-Based APIs for Enhanced Drug Prior Authorization and Patient Event Notifications
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Firely USA, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for the modernization of healthcare interoperability standards.
Firely supports CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology's proposals in the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule, emphasizing the adoption of HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources based application programming inter more
FORGE Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Equal Access Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- FORGE, an advocacy organization, that supports transgender and intersex communities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access Rule. The group highlights concerns that the revisions would undermine critical protections that currently prevent discrimination against transgender and intersex individuals in federally funded housing and shelter programs more
Georgia Equality Urges HUD To Withdraw Proposed Rule On Equal Access To Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Georgia Equality, Atlanta, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing strong opposition to the department's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The organization highlights concerns that the proposed changes would negatively affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender nonconforming individuals, as well as people living with HIV/AIDS.
According to Georgia Equality, th more
Guardant Health Urges CMS to Reform Prior Authorization for Laboratory Testing in Medicare Advantage Plans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Guardant Health, Palo Alto, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing prior authorization challenges for laboratory tests and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information (RFI) concerning the 2026 CMS Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule (CMS-0062 more
Health IT End-Users Alliance Urges CMS to Support Real-World Testing for Prior Authorization Standards
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Health IT End-Users Alliance, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the agency's Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule. The Alliance, consisting of health IT professionals and frontline healthcare providers, supports CMS' aim to improve prior authorization processes and reduc more
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati Opposes HUD's Proposed Gender Identity Rule Revision
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revision to the "Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual's Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs" rule. The organization submitted a public comment letter objecting to changes that would require programs receiving Community Planning and Development (CPD) assistance to categorize individuals by th more
Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Legal Aid Justice Center Oppose HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Richmond, a nonprofit dedicated to fair housing, alongside the Legal Aid Justice Center, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter condemns a proposed rule entitled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions, which was published on April 28, 2026. The organizations assert that the proposal threatens to dismantle protections against discrimination based on gen more
Housing Works Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule Restricting Equal Access to Housing for Transgender Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Housing Works, a New York City-based community organization dedicated to supporting people living with HIV/AIDS and combating homelessness, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed revisions to the agency's Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The organization asserts that the proposed changes would unlawfully discriminate against transgender, gender non-binary, and gender non-conforming persons more
HUD Proposal to Define Sex and Restrict Gender Identity References Draws Support From Ethics & Public Policy Center
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Ethics and Public Policy Center has issued public comments backing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule aimed at revising the agency's Equal Access to Housing regulations. The rule seeks to align HUD's policies with Executive Order 14168, which emphasizes the recognition of biological sex as male or female, rejecting concepts of gender identity and sexual orientation as bases for housing access decisions.
The proposed rule by HUD e more
Infusion Providers Alliance Endorses CMS Rule to Streamline Prior Authorization for Drug Treatments
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Infusion Providers Alliance (IPA), headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, has expressed strong support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) 2026 proposed rule aimed at modernizing interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for drugs. In a public comment letter submitted to CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, IPA highlights the benefits of improving transparency, efficiency, an more
International Bancshares Corporation Supports Clear Standards in Mortgage Servicing Amendments
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- International Bancshares Corp., Laredo, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding proposed changes to Regulation X addressing mortgage servicing amendments for borrowers facing payment challenges.
The financial holding company expressed agreement with the American Bankers Association's comments about the need for clear, objective standards governing borrower loss mitigation requests and the administration of review proc more
International Code Council Faces Monopoly Allegations In Standards Development
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Tiny House Alliance USA based in Toledo Ohio has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission outlining concerns about the International Code Council's (ICC) market dominance and industry influence. The letter alleges that ICC operates as a vertically integrated monopoly controlling multiple aspects of the building standards and regulatory lifecycle.
Founded through the merger of three code organizations, ICC develops model building codes used more
International Phytobiomes Alliance Advocates Science-Based Regulation for Microbial Products
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The International Phytobiomes Alliance, headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding regulatory approaches in 7 CFR Parts 330 and 340 under Docket Number USDA-2026-0133. The Alliance is a non-profit consortium integrating industry, academic, and governmental partners focused on phytobiome research for sustainable food, feed, and fiber production.
The organization urged the USDA to continue impleme more
Johnson & Johnson Services Urges Medicare And Medicaid To Reform Utilization Management And Step Therapy Processes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, and other federally facilitated health programs. The company emphasized the critical need to reform utilization management (UM) practices that currently impede timely patient access to pr more
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Kentucky Waterways Alliance, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed revisions concerning the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. The alliance submitted a public comment letter urging the EPA to maintain the protections established by the 2015 Coal Ash Rule and the 2024 Legacy CCR Rule.
The alliance highlights Kentucky's vital wat more
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Highlights Concerns on Repeal of Family Assistance Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, a nonprofit law firm based in California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter addresses proposed rulemaking aimed at reducing bureaucracy for family assistance programs, specifically focusing on the potential repeal of several regulations linked to the former Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
The organization noted t more
Legal Assistance to the Elderly Opposes HUD's Proposed Rule on LGBTQ+ Housing Access
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Assistance to the Elderly, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The letter expresses deep concern that the proposed rule, published under HUD Docket No. FR-6518-P-01, would cause substantial harm to LGBTQ+ individuals-particularly seniors and adults with disabilities-by opening the door more
Legal Council for Health Justice Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Council for Health Justice, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The organization strongly urges HUD to maintain existing protections ensuring equal access for LGBTQ+ individuals, cautioning that the proposed changes will severely undermine housing opportunities for t more
Legal Services of Northern California Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Services of Northern California, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rulemaking titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The organization, which has nearly seven decades of experience providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals and seniors across 23 California counties, contends that the proposed changes would harm transgender ind more
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center Opposes HUD Proposal Restricting Access for LGBTQ+ Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, Holyoke, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The organization expresses grave concerns that the proposal undermines protections for LGBTQ+ families in HUD-funded shelters and housing programs, particularly impacting transgender individuals.
The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center (MFH more
Massachusetts Group Opposes HUD Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions" (FR-6518-P-01).
The letter, signed by Annie Martin, policy & community engagement manager, warned that the proposal would remove protections for transgender and gender expansive individuals in federally funde more
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Opposes HUD Proposal to Weaken Equal Access Rule for LGBTQ+ Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs regulation. The Legal Defense Fund and allied civil rights and racial justice organizations expressed serious concerns that the proposed rule would allow discrimination in federally funded housing programs against LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly harming Black and more
National Alliance on Mental Illness Urges CMS to Finalize Expanded Prior Authorization Standards for Mental Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), urging the agency to finalize proposals aimed at improving interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for prescription drugs and other health care services under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Qualified Health Plans on the Federal more
National Alliance to End Sexual Violence Opposes HUD Proposed Equal Access Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The organization warns that the proposed revisions would harm survivors of sexual assault seeking safe housing by undermining critical protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals in HUD-funded housing programs.
The Allianc more
National Association of College Stores Opposes OCC Swipe Fee Rule and Order
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Association of College Stores, Oberlin, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing strong opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
NACS represents campus stores across the United States and highlights the burden that excessive bank swipe fees place on students an more
National Domestic Violence Hotline Opposes HUD Proposal Restricting Shelter Access for Transgender Victims
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development objecting to the agency's proposed revision of its Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The organization, which operates a nationwide 24/7 support line for victims of domestic violence and dating abuse, expressed concern that the proposed revisions would endanger vulnerable survivors, particularly those identifying as more
National Fair Housing Alliance Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance headquartered in Washington D.C., alongside numerous fair housing organizations across the United States, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The public comment letter challenges the proposal, arguing it undermines protections for LGBTQ individuals and violates critical civil rights laws including the Fai more
National Housing Law Project Opposes HUD Proposal to Remove LGBTQ+ Protections in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Housing Law Project, a legal advocacy center headquartered in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The organization strongly urges HUD to withdraw its proposal and preserve the existing Equal Access Rule established in 2012 along with its 2016 amendments, which provide critical more
National Network to End Domestic Violence Opposes HUD Rule on Housing Access for Survivors
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Network to End Domestic Violence has submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Rule. NNEDV, a national nonprofit representing state and territorial coalitions and thousands of domestic violence programs, alerted HUD that the proposed rule would weaken long-standing protections that allow survivors of domestic violence and sexual as more
National Retail Federation Urges OCC to Withdraw Rules Opposing Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Retail Federation submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing recent interim final rules and orders issued by the agency related to national bank non-interest charges and fees and the preemption of Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA).
The retail trade association, which represents the sector employing 55 million Americans and generating $5.3 trillion in annual GDP, criticized the OCC's actions as mis more
National Shooting Sports Foundation Supports ATF Rule Clarification With Suggested Revision
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, Newtown, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding proposed revisions to federal regulations (27 C.F.R. Sec.479.39) that concerns special occupational tax payments required under the National Firearms Act.
The NSSF letter, signed by Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Government and Public Affairs, more
NCCN Advocates for Enhanced Electronic Prior Authorization and Standardized Biomarker Terminology in Healthcare Interoperability Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for prescription drugs affecting Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid programs, and other federal health plans. The organization emphasizes the importance of streamlined electronic prior authorization process more
New York City Opposes HUD Proposal to Restrict Housing Access Based on Biological Sex
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The City of New York has opposed a proposed rule issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding revisions to equal access to housing in HUD programs. The public comment letter submitted on June 29, 2026, highlights broad concerns that the proposed regulation would remove critical non-discrimination protections for individuals based on gender identity and sexual orientation, replacing them with access conditioned solely on biological sex as defined more
News/Media Alliance Urges Accessible Copyright Registration and Opposes Fee Hikes for News Publishers
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The News/Media Alliance, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., representing over 2,000 U.S. newspaper, magazine, and digital media publishers, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Copyright Office addressing the Notice of Inquiry on Alternative Fee Structures for Registration. The Alliance emphasized the critical importance of an efficient and accessible copyright registration system for news publishers of all sizes and expressed more
News/Media Alliance Urges Copyright Office to Broaden News Website Definition for Group Registration
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The News/Media Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C. representing over 2,000 U.S. newspaper, magazine, and digital media publishers, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Copyright Office regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Group Registration of Updates to a News Website (GRNW). The Alliance expresses strong support for the proposal to amend the current definition of "news website" used in the registration proce more
North Adams Public Schools Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Uniform Grant Guidance Impacting Education Grants
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- North Adams Public Schools, Massachusetts, expressed concerns to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the Uniform Grant Guidance that would restrict the use of federal grant funds for conference fees, professional development, and membership dues. The school district, through its Director of Title Grants & Professional Learning, emphasized that such restrictions could hinder the ability of education agencies to comply with complex federal regu more
Ohio Trade Associations Back Removal of Air Pollution Nuisance Rule From State Plan
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, and the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, submitted a public comment letter to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's draft request to remove Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3745-15-07, known as the air nuisance rule (ANR), from Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The letter details the rationale for removing the ANR, which was initially included in Ohio's SIP in error during the more
Pa. Officials Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Revisions to Equal Access Housing Rules
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Community and Economic Development, Harrisburg, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the 2012 and 2016 Equal Access Rules. These proposed changes seek to replace all references to "gender identity" with "sex" defined as a binary classification of male or female, impacting HUD regulations broadly and raising con more
Pharmacy Alliance Urges CMS to Clarify Electronic Prior Authorization Workflows
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Pharmacy Interoperability and Clinical Services Alliance (PICSA), headquartered in Washington D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for efforts to advance electronic prior authorization and real-time benefit capabilities. However, PICSA emphasized the need for clearer policy and implementation guidance to reduce administrative burdens and improve patient access to therapies through coordinate more
Priority Health Urges Delayed Implementation and Clarification on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule.
As a substantial health system serving over 1.4 million members primarily in Michigan, Priority Health highlighted operational challenges and the need for clearer guidance before implementing the prop more
Radiopharmaceutical Alliance Urges CMS to Clarify Prior Authorization Reforms
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturers & Theranostics Association (RMTA), headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for clear application of prior authorization reforms to radiopharmaceuticals approved by the Food and Drug Administration as drugs and biologics. The association highlighted the critical role of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals in treating complex conditions such as canc more
Recording Industry Association Comments on Copyright Office Alternative Fee Structures
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Recording Industry Association of America Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the United States Copyright Office on June 23, 2026. The letter addresses the proposed alternative fee structures for registration set forth by the Copyright Office in its March 26, 2026, Notice of Inquiry. The RIAA, representing the interests of music labels across the United States, provided detailed feedback on how changes to the fee structure might impact copyright registration and t more
SAGE Warns HUD Proposed Rule Will Undermine Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Elders
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing proposed revisions to the agency's Equal Access Rule. SAGE cautioned that the proposed changes risk revoking critical protections against housing discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender and non-binary older adults who rely on HUD-funded housing programs and emergency shelters for safety and security.
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Sovereign Harbor Highlights Rigour and Governance in FDA AI Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sovereign Harbor, a regulatory intelligence and quantitative advisory firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The firm's submission focuses on ensuring methodical rigor and robust governance as foundations for the pilot's success, emphasizing that real-time data benefits depend critically on pr more
St. Romain Oil Company Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- St. Romain Oil Co. LLC, Alexandria, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company asserts that these measures would exacerbate the burden of credit card swipe fees on businesses.
The oil company emphasizes the financial strain swipe f more
Structured Finance Association Urges Revisions to Federal Regulatory Capital Rules on Securitization
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Structured Finance Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses the proposed amendments to regulatory capital rules concerning Category I and II banking organizations, banking organizations with significant trading activity, and related capital and standardized approaches for risk-weighted assets more
Students Against Destructive Decisions Urges OMB to Modify Proposed Federal Funding Rules to Support Traffic Safety Programs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Students Against Destructive Decisions, Hartford, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to 2 CFR, Subtitle A. SADD works with State Highway Safety Offices and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to prevent risky behaviors among youth.
The organization expressed support for OMB's goals of enhancing transparency, accountability, and reducing administrative burdens. However, S more
Talen Energy Urges EPA to Revise Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations to Align With Industry Needs and Statutory Authority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category.
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Tenant Advocacy Groups Oppose HUD's Proposed Equal Access to Housing Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Leaders and Organizers for Tenant Empowerment Network (LOFTE) along with the National Alliance of HUD Tenants (NAHT), submitted a public comment letter expressing strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The groups argue that the proposed changes undermine protections for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals seeking emergency and shelter services. more
Texas Medical Association Urges CMS to Reduce Prior Authorization Burdens and Improve Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Texas Medical Association, Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The proposal involves Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program Agencies and Managed Care Entities, and more
Triangle Community Center Opposes HUD Proposed Changes to Equal Access Rules
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Triangle Community Center, an LGBTQ+ support organization headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the agency's Equal Access rules. The center expressed concerns that the changes would negatively impact transgender, intersex, and non-binary individuals seeking housing assistance.
The Triangle Community Center objects to the proposed removal of gender and more
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses FDA AI Pilot for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing support for the agency's proposed pilot program aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to optimize early-phase clinical trials. This initiative, designed to improve the efficiency, speed, and quality of decision-making in drug development, received commendation from the nation's largest business federation, which represents over three million b more
Utility Information Exchange of Kentucky Advocates for State-Led, Risk-Based Regulation of Coal Combustion Residuals
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Utility Information Exchange of Kentucky, Lexington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed amendments to federal rules governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. UIEK expressed support for EPA's efforts to revise the Coal Combustion Residuals rule system (40 CFR Title 257), while urging the agency to adopt a risk-based, site-specific, and state-led permitting approach rath more
Vizient Urges CMS and ONC to Enhance Prior Authorization Standards for Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Vizient Inc., Irving, Texas, representing a broad network of healthcare providers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Proposed Rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for drugs and related healthcare plans.
The letter addresses proposals by the Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Coo more
Washington Housing Alliance Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Washington Housing Alliance, based in Seattle, Washington, expressed strong opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule titled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The Alliance claims the proposal would increase homelessness and housing instability nationwide, particularly harming LGBTQ+ individuals and families by rescinding protections established in earlier equal access regulations.
The more
Washington State Historic Preservation Office Opposes Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Olympia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The department objects to the senior political appointee review process instituted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, claiming it violates the Federal Administrative Procedures Act.
The department criticized t more
Western Center on Law & Poverty Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing Citing Harm to LGBTQ+ Californians
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs rule. The center contends that the proposed rulemaking will exacerbate housing insecurity and homelessness among LGBTQ+ communities, particularly transgender individuals, and conflicts with California law as well as HUD's statutory obligations under f more
Women's Law Project Opposes HUD Proposal on Equal Access Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Women's Law Project, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing strong opposition to proposed modifications to the agency's Equal Access Rule. The organization highlights concerns that these changes would eliminate protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation, particularly affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking shelter and housing assistance.
The Women's Law Project more
Zelta Advocates AI-Driven Efficiency in FDA Early-Phase Clinical Trial Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Zelta, Cambridge, Massachusetts, a clinical data management platform, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration supporting the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The company outlined how its AI-powered Intelligent Study Design technology can reduce study build times and improve trial readiness across early-phase clinical research while upholding scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
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Tipoffs: Iran
Cathay Cargo to Restart Middle East Freighter Operations
SURREY, England, July 3 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Cathay Cargo to restart Middle East freighter operations
By Damian Brett
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will restart its Middle East freighter operations in August, while passenger flights to the region are also getting back underway.
The Hong Kong-hubbed airline will, on 1 August, reintroduce Cathay Cargo's freighter flights to Riyadh, while daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly passenger flig more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Running on Empty - Russia's Fuel Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Alexander Kolyandr:
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Running on Empty: Russia's Fuel Crisis
Ukrainian drone attacks are now causing severe problems for the Kremlin, and it has no quick or easy answers.
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Russia is the world's third-largest oil producer, pumping roughly nine million barrels a day, but it cannot supply its own filling stations. Long queues, some of them miles long more
DNC: Americans Are Historically Pessimistic About Trump's Job Market
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Americans Are Historically Pessimistic About Trump's Job Market
Donald Trump's failed economic agenda has hollowed out the job market, pushing workers' pessimism about finding a job to a near-all-time high, and the percentage of consumers saying jobs are "hard to get" rose to a five-and-a-half-year high.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for June showed job growth lagged more
DNC: In the States - From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend
As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to for more
DNC: One Year Later, Trump's Big Ugly Bill Continues To Crush Working Families While Billionaires Cash In
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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One Year Later, Trump's Big Ugly Bill Continues To Crush Working Families While Billionaires Cash In
Trump's billionaire-first bill is the most unpopular legislation in at least 30 years
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This week marks one year since Donald Trump signed his "One, Big Beautiful Bill" into law -- the largest wealth transfer from low-income Americans to the top 1% in history. One year later, Trum more
DNC: Trump and Republicans Mock Americans as Working Families Struggle to Get By in Trump's Economy
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Trump and Republicans Mock Americans as Working Families Struggle to Get By in Trump's Economy
Donald Trump and Republicans are openly mocking Americans' concerns about the economy. When asked how Republicans are fighting affordability, Republican Representative Troy Nehls said, "Affordability? What are you talking about? ... Over the Fourth, I'm going to get me a couple of big lob more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Not-So-Hidden Costs of Giving Iran $300 Billion
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by distinguished fellow Tom Tugendhat to the Washington Post:
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The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Giving Iran $300 Billion
A richer Iranian regime means a more violent one. The West will need to beef up its security.
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Two parties to the "memorandum of understanding," the road map for ending the Iran war, vie more
ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal]
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal]
In case you missed it, new reporting from National Journal highlights how "over a year of economic strain on farmers is testing Republicans' dominance in agricultural communities" in must-win Senate races across the map, with farmers facing higher costs, chaotic ta more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Turkiye and Europe Seek to Expand Energy Cooperation
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by foreign affairs analyst Fuad Shahbazov in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Turkiye and Europe Seek to Expand Energy Cooperation
Executive Summary:
* The European Union is expanding energy cooperation with Turkiye as geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Russia's war against Ukraine, and the blockade of the Hormuz Strait intensify efforts to diversify Europe's energy supplies more
Mich. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns From Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns from Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
In case you missed it: Yesterday, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was slammed by the Michigan AFL-CIO and state leaders for supporting policies that "raised prices of food, housing, gas and healthcare" in Michigan while "dismissing concerns from struggl more
Michigan Democrats Slam GOP Billionaire Bailout Budget On One-Year Anniversary of OBBBA's Passage
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats Slam GOP Billionaire Bailout Budget On One-Year Anniversary of OBBBA's Passage
This Fourth of July will mark the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump and Republicans' so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Since its passage, the harm to working people is clear: millions of Americans have lost healthcare and millions more are on track to lose their cover more
Shaheen, Wilson, Warren Urge State Department to Remove Syria From State Sponsor of Terrorism List
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Shaheen, Wilson, Warren Urge State Department to Remove Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism List
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Bankin more
WindEurope: The EU Must Turn the ETS Into Europe's Electrification Engine
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 3 -- WindEurope issued the following news:
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The EU must turn the ETS into Europe's electrification engine
WindEurope calls on the European Commission to maintain a clear and predictable carbon price signal, and ensure ETS revenues are geared towards industrial electrification. In the upcoming EU ETS review, the Commission must ensure ETS-linked funding instruments prioritise sectors that can be electrified using commercially available technologies. This will have more
ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
ITASCA, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Vice President of Advocacy Stephen Rossi:
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ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
As Congress enters its July 4 recess, attention is shifting from floor votes to the policy priorities and legislative negotiations that will shape the second half of the year. From federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to state-level regulatory prop more
Baldwin Slams Trump for Cutting Off Support for Paralyzed Americans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin Slams Trump for Cutting Off Support for Paralyzed Americans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, slammed the Trump Administration for cutting off funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that provides services and support for the more than more
Bipartisan group of House lawmakers urges Trump against selling F-35s to Turkey
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan group of House lawmakers urges Trump against selling F-35s to Turkey
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The lawmakers, led by Reps. Mike Lawler and Brad Sherman, warned the White House of Turkey's 'constant and growing anti-Israel rhetoric' and its relations with Iran
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump on Thursday to "express deep concern about any effort to sell F-35s to Turkey."
Th more
CBSA seizes 26.6 kg of methamphetamine and 59.24 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Sky Shield
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 2 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
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CBSA seizes 26.6 kg of methamphetamine and 59.24 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Sky Shield
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Ottawa, Ontario
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently concluded Operation Sky Shield, a month-long operation targeting export smuggling of illicit narcotics and precursors in the air and postal modes destined to more
Economy adds 57,000 jobs in June; labor market continues to stabilize: CEI analysis
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release:
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Economy adds 57,000 jobs in June; labor market continues to stabilize: CEI analysis
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The labor market gained 57,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2 percent. The likelihood of an interest rate cut later this year continues to go down, as the Federal Reserve now has more economic leverage to combat inflation.
CEI Senior Economist Ryan You more
Former URI soccer player back on world stage with Ghana
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Former URI soccer player back on world stage with Ghana
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KINGSTON, R.I. - July 2, 2026 - As stoppage time expired in Ghana's World Cup group stage match against England on June 23, Mick McDermott turned his back to the pitch and stared into section 129 of Boston Stadium. Raising his arms above his head with both fists in the air, McDermott looked for his wife Karla and their children in the sel more
Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the June jobs report:
"Last month, President Trump said that 'it's raining jobs,' but the reality is that far too many Americans are seeing their economic opportunities dry up. While our economy saw a modest increase of 57,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rat more
ICYMI: Cleveland.com: Trump policies have cost Ohio households thousands since January 2025, report finds
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Cleveland.com: Trump policies have cost Ohio households thousands since January 2025, report finds
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COLUMBUS, OH - New reporting is once again detailing the stark reality facing Ohio families as they have paid approximately "$2,175 more for gas, utilities and groceries and thousands of dollars more in health insurance premiums for those on the ACA marketplace since January 2025 due to federal policie more
Investors place PS2.5 billion into funds in May topping monthly annual inflows
LONDON, England, July 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Association issued the following news release:
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Investors place PS2.5 billion into funds in May topping monthly annual inflows
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London, 2 nd July 2026: Net retail sales recorded inflows of PS2.5 billion in May, the highest figure in the last year and the seventh consecutive month of inflows, according to data published today by the Investment Association (IA).
Although the net sales total for May was the highest more
Job Creators Network Responds to June Jobs Report
ADDISON, Texas, July 2 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Responds to June Jobs Report
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the June jobs report, which showed 57,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate fall to 4.2%, and the labor force participation rate fall to 61.5%:
"June's weak jobs report is a one-off following several months of very strong more
Jobs Market Resilient Despite Slowing Growth
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Jobs Market Resilient Despite Slowing Growth
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 57,000 jobs were added in June. The overall unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% in June from 4.3% in May. These job gains were below economists' expectations of around 100,000 jobs.
The unemployment rate for women fell slightly to 3.7% from 3.8%. more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
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Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and p more
MIT Launches Inaugural SHASS Faculty Fellows Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Building a scholarly community
The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion.
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On a Wednesday afternoon in April, a cohort of scholars from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) gathered in MIT's Lewis Music Library.
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N.D. Democratic-NPL Party: Trump-Vance Administration Has Wreaked Havoc on North Dakotans
FARGO, North Dakota, July 2 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Trump-Vance Administration has Wreaked Havoc on North Dakotans
Medora - Today, Donald Trump and Doug Burgum descend on North Dakota in the new Air Force One--a "gift" from the Qatari government. Trump said the United States "couldn't build a plane like this."
Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Across our state, local businesses have had to close their doors beca more
OASIS Act of 2026 Legislation by Sen. Rosen Analyzed
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The OASIS Act of 2026, originally introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, on June 4, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to enhance air and missile defense acquisition efforts to protect U.S. interests and strengthen partnerships in the Middle East.
The legislation addresses critical challenges posed by regional threats, particularly those involving missile attacks from hostile entities, including Iran and its allied groups. It ma more
Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act Legislation by Sen. Sheehy Analyzed
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, on June 16, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on the state of cybersecurity pertaining to precision agriculture technologies.
As agriculture increasingly adopts advanced technologies, such as sensors and data management systems, more
Rep. Pallone Takes NTIA to Task for Failing Mission and Raising Internet Service Costs at Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Pallone Takes NTIA to Task for Failing Mission and Raising Internet Service Costs at Oversight Hearing
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the National Telecommunications an more
Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats
HOUSTON, Texas, July 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats
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Cyberattacks have become an increasingly common part of modern life, disrupting hospitals, schools, businesses and governments around the world. But new research from Rice University suggests another threat may be emerging. Some cybercriminal communities are evolving beyond financial crime into politically motiva more
State Dept. opens funding for counterterrorist financing initiatives in Iraq
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of State announces a critical funding opportunity titled Countering Iran and its Proxies through Enhanced Counterterrorist Financing in Iraq. This initiative aims to strengthen Iraq's anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regime through targeted training and technical assistance, with a focus on disrupting the financial networks utilized by Iran, its proxy organizations, and other foreign terrorist entities.
With an award ceili more
Trump Administration Secures Deal with Kazakhstan for Tungsten
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Trump Administration Secures Deal with Kazakhstan for Tungsten
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Key Takeaways
1 The Trump Administration is pursuing domestic and overseas sources of tungsten and other minerals critical to defense, aerospace, industry, and other uses.
2 China controls more than 80% of global tungsten production and processing, and it has restricted exports, so the administration is looking t more
Trump's Polices Are Making America Unaffordable & Sticking Workers with Higher Bills and Smaller Paychecks
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Trump's Polices Are Making America Unaffordable & Sticking Workers with Higher Bills and Smaller Paychecks
Two-hundred and fifty years ago, the unfair imposition of tariffs and levies by King George III -who was seeking to pay off his empire's massive war debts -ignited the American revolution.
Today, President Trump is imposing costly, unauthorized tariffs on the American people, cutting away the more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026.
The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bi more
WCS Expresses Profound Concern and Alarm Regarding the Recent Detention of Wildlife Conservationists in Iran
BRONX, New York, July 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
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WCS Expresses Profound Concern and Alarm Regarding the Recent Detention of Wildlife Conservationists in Iran
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New York, July 2, 2026 - The following statement has been issued by the Wildlife Conservation Society:
"We at WCS express profound concern and alarm regarding the recent reported detention of wildlife conservationists Sepideh Kashani and Houman Jowkar, alon more
World Bank Appoints New Division Director for the Middle East Department
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The World Bank issued the following news release:
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World Bank Appoints New Division Director for the Middle East Department
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WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 - The World Bank announces the appointment of Ms. Dahlia Khalifa as Division Director for the Middle East Department, covering Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. She succeeds Mr. Jean-Christophe Carret, who has served in the role for the past four years.
Based in Amman, Ms. Khalifa will lead the World Bank's st more
Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump
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Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the Michigan legislature's extension of Executive Order 2026-4, which provides Michiganders relief at the gas pump by allowing gas stations to continue to sell lower-cos more
Reed Leads U.S. Senators in Pushing Trump Admin. to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Leads U.S. Senators in Pushing Trump Admin. to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
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WASHINGTON, DC - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and a leading group of U.S. Senators is urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million i more
