Circana: England's Heatwave Quarter-Final Could Help Shops and Pubs Score This Weekend
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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England's heatwave quarter-final could help shops and pubs score this weekend
A winning combination of Saturday night's quarter-final against Norway and soaring temperatures could give shops and pubs their biggest sales opportunity of the tournament so far, according to new data from Circana, LLC.
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Circana data indicat more
Circana: England's Heatwave Quarter-Final Could Help Shops and Pubs Score This Weekend
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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England's heatwave quarter-final could help shops and pubs score this weekend
A winning combination of Saturday night's quarter-final against Norway and soaring temperatures could give shops and pubs their biggest sales opp more
Department of Commerce Eases Export Controls for UAE
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Department of Commerce Eases Export Controls for UAE
Today, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is announcing that it will significantly upgrade the status of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR parts 730-774) in recognition of the UAE's status as a U.S. Major Defense more
FFRF Action Fund: 'Theocratic' Stephen Miller Calls Trump's Presidency 'Divine Providence'
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 11 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on July 10, 2026:
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'Theocratic' Stephen Miller calls Trump's presidency "divine providence"
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is FFRF Action Fund's"Theocrat of the Week" for calling Trump's presidency a result of "di more
Lipscomb University: Students Publish Lippy Robotics' Latest Work in AI Learning for Robots
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Students publish Lippy Robotics' latest work in AI learning for robots
Five engineering students' work with deep reinforcement learning for robots featured in academic journal and international conference.
By Janel Shoun-Smith
As part of Lipscomb's rapidly growing undergraduate track in robotics engineering, four students were listed as authors on a recent article in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence (A more
New York Life Releases 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report
NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSrpt) -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release:
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New York Life releases 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report
Latest report highlights record value delivered to policy owners and continued investments in employees, communities and responsible business practices.
Highlights
* Record $2.78 billion dividend declared for eligible participating policy owners.
* More than $31.6 million in New York Life corporate and f more
Northwestern University: Overlooked Brain Region Helps AI Ignore Ordinary for More Efficient Computing
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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AI gets a cerebellum
Overlooked brain region helps AI ignore the ordinary for more efficient computing
* By designing computers to behave more like the brain, engineers seek faster, more energy-efficient computing
* Most researchers attempt to mimic the cerebrum, which underlies reasoning, memory and language
* New device is first to mimic the cerebellum, the brain's reflex center
* De more
Senator Warren Statement on Trump Administration's Removing Export Controls on AI Chips to UAE
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 10, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on Trump Administration's Removing Export Controls on AI Chips to UAE
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement on the Department of Commerce easing export controls more
Stanford University: Meet Biomni - an AI-powered Biomedical Co-scientist
STANFORD, California, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University issued the following news:
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Meet Biomni - an AI-powered biomedical co-scientist
In creating a comprehensive, AI-enabled research agent for the biomedical sciences, Stanford researchers hope to speed innovation by eliminating the tedium of scientific legwork.
In brief
* Biomni is an AI agent "co-scientist" that can help biomedical researchers through the entire research workflow, with outputs that demand human experience and more
University of Cincinnati: Is Speech-to-Text AI Really Reliable?
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Is speech-to-text AI really reliable?
UC research shows the importance of human review in AI-driven physicians' documentation
By Emily Glass, glassei@ucmail.uc.edu
Artificial intelligence in clinical settings is getting more common. If you haven't yet experienced it at your own doctor's appointments, you've probably seen it on TV.
AI speech-to-text had a moment in the spotlight on the medic more
Virginia Military Institute: Drone Detection Focus of Cadet Research
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Drone Detection Focus of Cadet Research
According to the website, Drone-Warfare, "2025 marked a watershed year in drone warfare, featuring history's first drone battle between nuclear-armed nations, the first combat kill by naval drones against fighter jets, and the first underwater drone attack on a submarine." Understanding the critical need for spotting approaching hostile drones, Rye Jackson '28, more
75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command pioneers AI solutions for Operational Sentinel Justice 26
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command pioneers AI solutions for Operational Sentinel Justice 26
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Army Reserve Soldiers leveraged cutting-edge technology to modernize administrative and planning tasks, demonstrating new artificial intelligence applications during a collaborative code-a-thon held at a company that focuses on search engine technology and generative AI, Ma more
Ahead of final SOAR sessions, Tennessee Tech reminds prospective students there's still time to enroll for fall
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Ahead of final SOAR sessions, Tennessee Tech reminds prospective students there's still time to enroll for fall
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For students and families who may think it's too late to enroll at Tennessee Tech University this fall, university leaders have a simple message: There is still time.
With the final summer orientation sessions approaching, Tech is encouraging prospective students who ar more
At the nation's only all-digital nuclear reactor, engineers conduct the first experiments of their kind in the U.S.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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At the nation's only all-digital nuclear reactor, engineers conduct the first experiments of their kind in the U.S.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Underground on Purdue University's campus is the only nuclear reactor of its kind in the U.S.
Although used just for research purposes -the total energy the reactor generates powers about the equivalent of 10 microwaves - Purdue University Reactor Number One h more
California Business & Consumer Services Agency Opposes FTC Order Termination for X
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The California Business and Consumer Services Agency, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission opposing the petition to terminate the agency's order concerning X, formerly known as Twitter. The letter expresses concerns about the petition filed by the company operating X.com, ultimately controlled by Elon Musk, which seeks to end a law enforcement order set to expire in 2042 due to alleged changes in company structure and compliance wit more
Cancer Leadership Council Urges Stronger Actions on Prior Authorization in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Cancer Leadership Council, a coalition representing cancer patients, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups, addressed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a public comment letter regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter evaluates CMS's efforts to extend electronic prior authorization standards to prescription drugs and highlights ong more
Clemson Libraries receives award from Lyrasis Catalyst Fund
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson Libraries receives award from Lyrasis Catalyst Fund
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Clemson Libraries
Clemson Libraries has received an award of more than $26,000 from the Lyrasis Catalyst Fund for a project to assess handwritten text recognition (HTR) AI platforms that are used to digitize historic documents. The Libraries also received the Sandy Nyberg Award from Lyrasis, which recognizes proposals that demonstrate the hig more
Clemson students solve delivery dilemma, win international packaging competition
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson students solve delivery dilemma, win international packaging competition
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
With a few taps or clicks, we can have nearly any restaurant meal delivered to our door. But for restaurants and beverage companies, convincing us to add a fountain drink remains a challenge.
That problem became the focus of the 2026 48HR REPACK Student Design Competiti more
Congressman Johnson's statement on USPTO selecting Georgia HBCUs for Southeast Community Engagement Office expansion
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Johnson's statement on USPTO selecting Georgia HBCUs for Southeast Community Engagement Office expansion
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, released the following statement that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) selec more
Controlling Advanced Artificial Intelligence - Executive Order 14409 Explained Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13268).
The white paper is written by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran, science and technology policy specialist Laurie Harris and advanced technology and global security specialist Kelley M. Sayler:
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Controlling Advanced Artificial Intelligence: Executive Order 14409 Explained
On June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14409 (E.O. 14409) more
CSUMB takes the lead at AI research conference
SEASIDE, California, July 10 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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CSUMB takes the lead at AI research conference
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By Mark Muckenfuss
When the country's largest AI conference opens in Las Vegas next month, Cal State Monterey Bay's Jill Hosmer-Jolley will be acting as co-chair of a mini-conference in conjunction with the main event.
The first-ever California State University Applied AI Research Summit will be a one-day event at the Venetian r more
Democratic Governors Association: John James Pushes Opponents to Deny 2020 Election in "Raucous, Accusation-Filled" GOP Debate
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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John James Pushes Opponents to Deny 2020 Election in "Raucous, Accusation-Filled" GOP Debate
In a "raucous, accusation-filled Republican debate" in Michigan last night, candidates swapped ruthless personal attacks -- with two-time statewide loser John James attacking fellow Republicans for not going as far as he did to deny the results of the 2020 election, saying: "He would also probably say that Pr more
Designing High Density Data Centers: Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Eliminates Costly Guesswork
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, July 10 -- Lehigh University posted the following news:
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Designing High Density Data Centers: Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis Eliminates Costly Guesswork
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As data centers and crypto-mining facilities expand to handle growing digital demands, keeping massive banks of servers cool has become a primary operational challenge. To address the energy inefficiencies plaguing these high-density computing spaces, engineering researchers at Lehigh University's Energy more
Faculty findings: Bryant's research trailblazers
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Faculty findings: Bryant's research trailblazers
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Bryant University's faculty and staff are always pushing the boundaries of discovery. Here are some of the recent scholarly breakthroughs from Bryant's thought leaders in economics, artificial intelligence, the health sciences, and other fields.
Reimagining Baseball as Spectacle: Trustee Professor of Management Michael Roberto, D.B.A., co-authored a WDI more
FLINT Network Urges Recognition of Verifiable Credentials in Stablecoin Customer Identification Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- FLINT Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the proposed "Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Customer Identification Program" rule jointly issued with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Federal Reserve and National Credit Union Administration. The letter highlights key structural issues and offers recommendations for incorporating digital identity technologies and address more
FY2027 Defense Budget - Funding for Selected Weapon Systems Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49023) on July 7, 2026, entitled "FY2027 Defense Budget: Funding for Selected Weapon Systems" by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The second Trump Administration's Department of Defense (DOD) budget request for FY2027 included $1.1 trillion in discretionary funding and $350.0 billion in mandatory funding. (DOD is "using a secondary Department of Wa more
Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship Earns Extension of AACSB Accreditation
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 10 -- Grambling State University posted the following news:
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Grambling State University's Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship Earns Extension of AACSB Accreditation
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GRAMBLING, La. -July 9, 2026 - Grambling State University's Thomas & Joyce Moorehead College of Business & Entrepreneurship has earned an extension of accreditation from AACSB International, the world's leading accrediting body for business schools. AACSB announced today that Grambli more
Main Street Foundation Endorses ATF Proposal to Streamline Machine Gun Transfer Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Main Street Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' notice of proposed rulemaking on transferring machine guns between qualified licensees. The Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement expressed support for the ATF's initiative to modernize and simplify longstanding regulatory procedures while aligning them more faithful more
Man on a mission
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Man on a mission
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Braden Guliano has been a man on a mission at the University of South Carolina. In just three years, he completed a bachelor's degree in integrated information technology at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing while completing multiple internships and launching his own tech consulting business on the side.
If that weren't enough, Guliano plans to have co more
Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State Master Gardeners to share gardening expertise at Ag Progress Days
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Whether diagnosing plant problems, identifying insects or planning a landscape, Penn State Extension Master Gardeners can help visitors tackle gardening questions with research-based advice in the Yard and Garden Area during Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 11-13, at the Russell E. Lars more
Premier: Build Systemness or Fall Behind - How to Optimize the Network and Grow Health System Margins
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 10 -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release:
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Build Systemness or Fall Behind: How to Optimize the Network and Grow Health System Margins
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Health systems can no longer rely on isolated cost-cutting initiatives to address margin pressure; sustainable improvement requires enterprise-wide financial transformation.
* The most financially resilient organizations focus time, talent and capital where they a more
Pulitzer Center: Seeing the News Through a Young Poet's Eyes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 8, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk:
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Seeing the News Through a Young Poet's Eyes
The sea bean grows in salt
the way we grow in struggle.
It does not ask the soil to change.
It changes what growth means.
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Like Salicornia,
I am rooted in contradiction--
salt and survival,
history and hope,
loss and becoming.
The world is warming.
The wa more
Purdue Research Foundation names Mark Lewis as first-ever chief national security officer
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue Research Foundation names Mark Lewis as first-ever chief national security officer
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University and Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) announced Friday (July 10) the appointment of Mark Lewis as PRF's first-ever chief national security officer. Lewis, previously the president and chief executive officer of the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI), is charged wi more
Rep. Nancy Mace Renews Call for One-Year Moratorium as New Report Ranks South Carolina Among Top States for AI Data Center Deals
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Renews Call for One-Year Moratorium as New Report Ranks South Carolina Among Top States for AI Data Center Deals
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CHARLESTON, SC. (July 10, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) renewed her call for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina after a new CNBC report ranked the state among the top 10 best positioned to land artificial inte more
Researchers build light-powered 'artificial leaf' for wireless medical implants
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Researchers build light-powered 'artificial leaf' for wireless medical implants
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Plants convert light into energy efficiently through photosynthesis-an ability that scientists and engineers still struggle to match with electronic devices.
Recently, researchers have looked beyond traditional semiconductor materials to create devices using a promising class of materials called nanoplasmonics. These tiny more
Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Sloan Scholars Network recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Roderick Lee, associate professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), was named Higher Education Professional of the Year.
With support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foun more
Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Roderick Lee receives Sloan Higher Education Professional of the Year Award
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Sloan Scholars Network recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Roderick Lee, associate professor in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), was named Higher Education Professional of the Year.
With support from the more
Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets
AMES, Iowa, July 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets
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AMES, Iowa - During a scientific discussion about strategically using artificial intelligence tools to discover new crystal structures that can lead to super-strong magnets, a scientist dropped a name:
"Magneto."
"The master of magnetism," according to a Marvel Comics character biography. A complicated figure more
Sen. Ossoff Raising Concerns About Bioterrorism & Biosafety Associated with Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Raising Concerns About Bioterrorism & Biosafety Associated with Artificial Intelligence
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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is raising urgent concerns about bioterrorism and biosafety associated with artificial intelligence.
Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Michael Kratsios after researchers and CEOs of several AI compa more
Senator Markey Releases "The AI Accountability Agenda: Taking Power Back from Big Tech"
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Releases "The AI Accountability Agenda: Taking Power Back from Big Tech"
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Includes new legislation requiring data centers fund clean energy and storage to meet their capacity needs
Full Agenda (PDF)
Boston (July 10, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released his AI Accountability Agenda: Taki more
Supercharge your reporting with these free research tools
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 10 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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Supercharge your reporting with these free research tools
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How to boost your research capabilities with free tools
* Moderator: Joanne Silberner, independent journalist
* Tom Scheck, investigations editor, Minnesota Star Tribune
* Colleen Kimmett, trainer, Google News Initiative
By Esther Landhuis / California Fellow
A packed HJ26 audience learned how to more
Tarleton State Faculty To Address Digital Learning at Virtual Conference
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 10 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Tarleton State Faculty To Address Digital Learning at Virtual Conference
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FORT WORTH, Texas -Five members of the faculty at Tarleton State University will be featured presenters at Online Learning Consortium's Elevate 2026, a fully virtual conference for educators highlighting critical shifts in digital learning.
OLC Elevate 2026, slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 6, i more
Trauma triage is challenging: A UB study assesses how AI might help improve accuracy
BUFFALO, New York, July 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Trauma triage is challenging: A UB study assesses how AI might help improve accuracy
The chaos of an accident scene, along with noisy radio connections and time pressure are some of the factors that can create fertile ground for miscommunication.
By Ellen Goldbaum
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Making triage decisions in a busy emergency room is tough enough; making triage decisions based o more
UB trains future AI, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing workforce
BUFFALO, New York, July 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB trains future AI, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing workforce
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Inside the Bonner Hall lab of Wenyao Xu, who is leading the workforce training projects. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo.
Programs are supported by two National Science Foundation grants totaling $950,000
By Mylous Hairston
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffa more
UNC: Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 3-9
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 10 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrap-up Newsworthy for Week of July 3-9, 2026:
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Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 3 - July 9
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, July 3, 2026.
A sparkler accident nearly took her life. Now NC woman is raising awareness this Fourth. (https://www.newsobserver.com/ more
UNF MedNexus expands Telescope Health Think Tank after successful first year
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF MedNexus expands Telescope Health Think Tank after successful first year
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Following a successful inaugural year that generated innovative solutions for regional nonprofit organizations and meaningful experiential learning opportunities for University of North Florida students, UNF MedNexus, Hicks Honors College and Telescope Health are now accepting applications for the second cohort of th more
University of Michigan Professor Butt Examines Environmental Justice and Digital Technology in Q&A
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on July 9, 2026, involving Bilal Butt, professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability:
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Looking beyond the dumping ground: A conversation about environmental justice in the Global South
Artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and electronic waste are reshaping environmental justice across the Global South, but understanding those changes requires looking beyond simple narratives of tec more
Academic Portfolio Continues To Expand Amid Tarleton State Growth
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 9 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Academic Portfolio Continues To Expand Amid Tarleton State Growth
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -As Texas continues to experience rapid population and economic growth, Tarleton State is strategically expanding its academic portfolio to prepare graduates for emerging workforce needs across healthcare, technology, agriculture, infrastructure and behavioral health.
Since 2019, Tarleton State has received approva more
Beach alumni leave gift to inspire the next generation of journalists
LONG BEACH, California, July 9 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news:
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Beach alumni leave gift to inspire the next generation of journalists
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Whether in a stadium or podcast studio, Brandon Rodriguez '26 is animated by a spirit of curiosity shared by a long line of CSULB student journalists.
"I want to know as much as I possibly can," said Rodriguez, for whom journalism is a way to share his love of sports.
"For me, it is the opportunity to be i more
Belmont Faculty Use AI-Powered Filmmaking to Bring Vietnam Veteran's Story to the Screen
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Belmont Faculty Use AI-Powered Filmmaking to Bring Vietnam Veteran's Story to the Screen
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Interdisciplinary project animates Col. Gary Bridges' account of aerial firefight
When Connor McIntyre, a senior manager at Amazon, approached Dr. Gary Garrison, professor in the Jack C. Massey College of Business, about participating in an innovative AI-powered storytelling project last summer, Garrison was immediate more
Carlson Students Balance AI Fluency and Foundational Rigor
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 9 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Carlson Students Balance AI Fluency and Foundational Rigor
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Minnesota Carlson's approach to artificial intelligence is simple: it's both essential and insufficient.
There is no question that our students will need to leverage AI tools in their careers. Businesses in every corner of the economy are building out new processes and looking for ways to gain a competitive more
Clark to receive $27 million Dept. of Labor funding to expand IT apprenticeship opportunities
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark to receive $27 million Dept. of Labor funding to expand IT apprenticeship opportunities
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Clark has been awarded $27 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand high-quality Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in information technology to program sponsors that encourage the hiring and retention of new apprentices who otherwise might not have access to these career paths.
The TechImpact p more
CMU Researchers Build Missing Infrastructure to Move AI Between Robots
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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CMU Researchers Build Missing Infrastructure to Move AI Between Robots
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Robotics researchers often spend weeks, or even months, simply getting a new robot up and running before they can begin testing new behaviors. Researchers in the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science () have developed an open-source software framework designed to eliminate much of that setup work, making it ea more
Doug Boyd: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 9 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Doug Boyd: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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Douglas A. Boyd, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History and recent president of the Oral History Association, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
Boyd envisioned, designed and implemented the open-source Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS) system, which combines more
Eighty-eight rising bank leaders advance knowledge at Louisiana Tech's School of Banking
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 9 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Eighty-eight rising bank leaders advance knowledge at Louisiana Tech's School of Banking
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Bankers from across the state participated in the fifth year of the Louisiana Tech University School of Banking on campus in June. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association, the weeklong professional development program expands the skills and knowledge base of risin more
Engineering as a family
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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Engineering as a family
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Local high school teacher, son, and daughter attend UTRGV's TxDot Civil Engineering Summer Camp
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 8, 2026 - A UTRGV civil engineering summer camp has become a true family affair for one Brownsville educator.
Julietta Garcia Ramirez, an architecture design and civil engineering teacher at Brownsville ISD's Hanna Early College High more
Faculty Symposium Highlights AI's Strengths in Higher Ed Teaching
LA JOLLA, California, July 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Faculty Symposium Highlights AI's Strengths in Higher Ed Teaching
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Intellectually curious. Engaged. Creative. Collaborative.
Leaders.
This is how Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla described the University of California San Diego faculty who presented at the faculty artificial intelligence symposium in late May, sharing the cutting-edge solutions they have built to integrate AI tools more
In Seattle, Murray Highlights Urgent Need to Deploy AI Safely, Transparently, and to Benefit Working People; Murray Says Pro-Worker, Pro-Family Policies Don't Have to Wait
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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In Seattle, Murray Highlights Urgent Need to Deploy AI Safely, Transparently, and to Benefit Working People; Murray Says Pro-Worker, Pro-Family Policies Don't Have to Wait
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Senator Murray reiterates that even as we are still working to understand how AI will change the future of work, Congress should pass a pro-worker, pro-family legislative agenda now-emphasizing that there is no need to delay o more
North Carolina Invests More Than $110 Million in NCCU to Expand Student Success, Workforce Development
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 9 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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North Carolina Invests More Than $110 Million in NCCU to Expand Student Success, Workforce Development
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North Carolina Central University (NCCU) will receive more than $110.3 million in state funding through North Carolina's newly enacted budget, giving the university new opportunities to expand student success, strengthen academic programs, enhance research and prepare graduates for North C more
Proven Accounting Program, New Standalone Degree
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Proven Accounting Program, New Standalone Degree
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Program Blends Traditional Excellence with Emerging Tech
The University of Baltimore's Merrick School of Business will launch a standalone Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program this fall, elevating what was previously a concentration within the B.S. in Business Administration program.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission approved th more
Renowned Neuroscientist Katerina Akassoglou Joins the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Mount Sinai
TROY, New York, July 9 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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Renowned Neuroscientist Katerina Akassoglou Joins the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Mount Sinai
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has appointed globally renowned neuroscientist Katerina Akassoglou, Ph.D., as the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Constellation Chair in the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM) -a j more
Rep. Bera Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Bera Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus, introduced the Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids Act alongside fellow caucus co-chairs Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) and Mike Kelly (R-PA-16). This bipartisan legislation w more
Siemens and FuelCell Energy Collaborate to Explore Scalable Fuel Cell Power Solutions
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens and FuelCell Energy Collaborate to Explore Scalable Fuel Cell Power Solutions
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* Collaboration advances on-site energy deployment through aligned electrical infrastructure and fuel cell technologies
Siemens and FuelCell Energy, Inc. have announced a collaboration to accelerat more
Spotlight On: Lisa Cox
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Spotlight On: Lisa Cox
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Galloway, N.J. - For Lisa Cox, storytelling is more than reflection. It is a way to connect people across generations, disciplines and cultures.
That belief guided Cox, a professor of Social Work at Stockton University, during her recent Fulbright Teaching Specialist experience at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she introduced students and faculty to Guided A more
Study finds word choice is linked to depression and anxiety symptoms in 911 dispatchers
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 9 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Study finds word choice is linked to depression and anxiety symptoms in 911 dispatchers
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Emergency call takers and dispatchers serve as the invisible frontline of public safety, navigating life-or-death crises over phone lines and radios without ever seeing the outcomes of their efforts. Now, a new study from UT San Antonio reveals that the specific words these workers use to describe their mo more
Supply chain, economic impact of Iran war will persist long after the conflict ends
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 9 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Supply chain, economic impact of Iran war will persist long after the conflict ends
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The on-again, off-again war between Iran, the United States, and Israel -currently heating up again after a short-lived preliminary peace deal -has increased the cost of goods and disrupted supply chains globally. The impacts are likely to persist long after the conflict eventually ends, says Michael Gravier, Ph.D., chair more
The Power of Following Through
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The Power of Following Through
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When Alex Wang arrived at USC, he didn't have a master plan.
What he had was a willingness to say yes.
Yes to a student club meeting. Yes to a research opportunity. Yes to a conference, an internship, a new class or a challenge he wasn't sure he was ready for.
Then came the part that mattered most: following through.
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USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women's health
TAMPA, Florida, July 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women's health
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The University of South Florida Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea, three early-stage USF start-ups seeking to commercialize technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women's health. The Foundation Bull Ring Acc more
Utah Board of Higher Education streamlines program review
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 9 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Utah Board of Higher Education streamlines program review
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The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a task force to review the Systemwide Program Plan, a compilation of proposed new programs for all 16 Utah System of Higher Education institutions.
The task force will present recommendations for new program collaboration and integration statewide in the board's next meeting on Sept. 9. more
WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 9 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members
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Six West Virginia University alumni are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following elections during the Association's annual business meeting.
Steve Britt, Kristin Emery, Undra Johnson, Dr. Ronald Pellegrino, Heather Richardson, and Angela Williams wi ll each serve six-year terms, which took effect in June.
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Announces Results of First-Ever MLB Fan Culinary Vote With 'Betsy's Banana Ice Cream Sundae' to Debut During 2026 MLB All-Star Week
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Announces Results of First-Ever MLB Fan Culinary Vote with 'Betsy's Banana Ice Cream Sundae' to Debut during 2026 MLB All-Star Week
First-of-its-kind initiative gave fans a direct role in shaping the food & beverage experience at Citizens Bank Park, home of th more
California Institute of Technology: Training Device to Build Technical Skills and Expand Access to High-Performance Diagnostic Testing
PASADENA, California, July 8 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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A Training Device to Build Technical Skills and Expand Access to High-Performance Diagnostic Testing
The rise of automation and AI has raised fears about job loss, but a team led by Caltech medical engineers suggests that smart tools can help train and assist workers rather than replace them. The team has developed a low-cost device that trains and assists people with minimal laboratory exp more
Gallego Attends OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in The Hague
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Attends OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in The Hague
THE HAGUE - U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Helsinki Commission, participated in a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to the 33rd Annual Session of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) in The Hague, Netherlands.
On Monday, Senator Gallego introduced an amendment to set more
Columbia: Undergraduate Major Launched In Global Affairs And Public Policy
NEW YORK, July 7 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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New Undergraduate Major Launched In Global Affairs And Public Policy
Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) today announced the launch of an undergraduate major in Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), a rigorous, interdisciplinary program that will be open to students in Columbia College and the Columbia School of General Studies. Course offerings and the major declaration process bot more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on June 30, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more
Cambodia - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10238) by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos.
Here are excerpts:
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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations
Cambodia, with a population of 17 million, is one of the younger and poorer countries in Southeast Asia. U.S.-Cambodia relations have been complicated since the Vietnam War, during which the United States extensively bombed the country. Following a civil war and th more
Deduction for Overtime Compensation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13263) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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The Deduction for Overtime Compensation
Introduction
Federal law generally requires workers to pay individual income taxes and payroll taxes on their earned income. The 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created a new income tax deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 for those married filing jointly) for certain overtim more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and legislative attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of "oppressive child labor" in the United States, which the act defines - with some exceptions - as the employment of youth und more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Employment of Children in Agriculture
Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45
Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture
With some exceptions, the minimum a more
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on June 30, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding repr more
Mullin V. Al Otro Lado - Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11443) on June 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mullin v. Al Otro Lado: Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado ruled that an alien seeking to enter the United States at a port of entry but stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border by a U.S. immigration offic more
National Park Service - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of t more
Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13261) on June 30, 2026, by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
Introduction
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, P.L. 104-193), also known as the 1996 welfare reform law, was enacted 30 years ago. Leading up to its passage, debat more
Private Investment Markets - Overview & Retail Investor Access Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13260) on June 30, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investment Markets: Overview and Retail Investor Access
Private investments - also referred to as alternative investments or private capital - are investments generally available only to accredited investors. Such investments include private securities offerings in non-publicly t more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance specialist Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, 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
Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured more
Geofence Warrants & the Fourth Amendment - The Supreme Court Weighs In Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In
Introduction
From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM; P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified at 42 U.S.C. Sec.7675) more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established highway safety regulator more
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12241) by health policy specialist Kavya Sekar:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
During public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent measles, hantavirus, and Ebola outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as a face of the federal government's public health response. As of 2025, CDC describes its core mis more
Connecting Faith-Based & Religious Organizations With Federal Grants & Other Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13259) by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Connecting Faith-Based and Religious Organizations with Federal Grants and Other Assistance
Faith-based or religious organizations and houses of worship (e.g., churches, synagogues, mosques) frequently seek out federal and other assistance for various community services and projects. This In Focus provides congressional o more
Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Service Academies
Overview
The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office more
Rental Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12887) by housing policy analyst Henry G. Watson.
Here are excerpts:
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Rental Housing
There are over 49 million rental housing units in the United States. About one-third of households in the United States rent their housing. Rental housing prices have increased faster than prices for non-shelter goods and services in recent years. To address persistent housing affordabili more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new sta more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
What Is Harassment - An Overview From Federal Employment Law Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49010) entitled "What Is Harassment? An Overview from Federal Employment Law" by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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SUMMARY
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination in the workplace, but it does not expressly prohibit harassment. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to prohibit certain forms of harassment, however, including sexual haras more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
27 Housing Groups Urge Federal Regulators to Lower Risk Weight for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Investments
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- A group of 27 housing organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The letter addresses the regulatory capital rule amendments proposed for banking organizations, focusing on the risk weight applied to equity investments and loans backed by Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties.
The groups advocate for applying a 20% risk weight to LIHTC more
3 California Ports Seek Expanded Drone Flight Restrictions Over Waterfront Areas
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, and Port of Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding its proposed rulemaking on unmanned aircraft flight restrictions. The trio of ports emphasized the need for regulations that better address the unique challenges of maritime environments surrounding seaport facilities.
The ports highlighted concerns that the current proposal limit more
6 State Reps., 41 Organizations Oppose HUD Proposal to Roll Back Equal Access Housing Protections for LGBTQI+ People
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Six State Representatives and 41 organizations have submitted a public comment letter voicing opposition to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule that would eliminate the agency's Equal Access Rule, which has been in place since 2012 with critical amendments made in 2016. The public comment letter submitted to HUD highlights concerns that the proposed rule would discriminate against transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals b more
Abrahamson Pediatric Eye Institute Opposes Proposed OMB Changes to Federal Grant Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Abrahamson Pediatric Eye Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the White House Office of Management and Budget's proposed changes to federal grant regulations 2 CFR Sec.200.205 and Sec.200.340. The institute's public comment letter cautions that requiring political appointees to approve discretionary research awards and allowing termination of active awards based on political pri more
ACORE Urges Federal Banking Regulators to Lower Risk Weights on Tax Equity Financing Transactions for Banks
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- ACORE, formerly American Council on Renewable Energy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. ACORE detailed concerns over the proposed regulatory capital rule which continues to assign a 400% risk weight to tax equity financing transactions, recommending instead that these investments be classified under a lower 100% risk weight category more reflecti more
AFA Action Urges Employee Benefits Security Administration on Protection of Embryonic Life in Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- AFA Action, Tupelo, Mississippi, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration concerning proposed regulations on excepted fertility benefits. The organization advocates for clarifying the rule to safeguard the dignity and life of human embryos and recommends limiting coverage to reasonable infertility treatments while excluding surrogacy arrangements.
AFA Action emphasizes that the proposed rule must refle more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Pediatrics Professor Piwoz Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Research Funding Rules by Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Julia Piwoz, associate professor of pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget addressing proposed rule changes affecting federal research funding. Piwoz warns that these provisions could undermine the scientific rigor and effectiveness of publicly funded research by shifting decision-making away from expert peer reviewers to political appointees.
Piwoz criticizes key proposed r more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Professor Goss Criticizes Over Political Oversight and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Erin Goss, associate professor of medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, has expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed rules that would alter federal research funding procedures. Goss cautions that these provisions could undermine the scientific rigor, stability, and public responsiveness of federally funded research by shifting critical decisions from sci more
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Advocates Mobile Network Use to Enhance FAA Drone Flight Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on unmanned aircraft flight restrictions near fixed site facilities. ATIS, a key standards and technical planning organization for the information and communications technologies sector, expressed support for the FAA's objective to protect critical infrastructur more
American Academy of Neurology Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Academy of Neurology, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter voicing apprehensions regarding the proposed rule from the White House Office of Management and Budget aimed at regulating federal financial assistance for research and development. The organization, representing 44,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, expressed fears that the proposal could undermine scientific discovery and the United States' leadership in biomedi more
American Investment Council Proposes Changes to Treasury, IRS Regulations on Foreign Government Investments
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Investment Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service responding to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning guidance on income of foreign governments and international organizations under section 892 of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter addresses concerns about the proposed expansion of regulations regarding when acquiring debt is considered a commercial activity and the criteria f more
American Pharmacists Association Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Simplify Prior Authorization and Enhance Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Pharmacists Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The association highlights improvements needed in prior authorization processes for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, CHIP Agencies and CHIP Managed Care Entities, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans on the federally-facilitated exchanges.
APhA, rep more
Ancient Coin Collectors Guild Urges Revised Albania Cultural Property Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Ancient Coin Collectors Guild, Santa Rosa, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee regarding the proposed extension of the Cultural Property Agreement with Albania. The nonprofit organization representing thousands of American collectors expressed concerns over the 2022 restrictions on ancient coins thought to have circulated primarily in Albania.
The guild cited numismatic research showing more
Animal Counsel Urges National Marine Fisheries Service to Maintain Endangered Status for Rice's Whale
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Animal Counsel submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the status review of the Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei). The group emphasized that the whale should remain classified as endangered under the Endangered Species Act based on the best scientific and commercial data available.
Animal Counsel highlighted that the species' endangered status, assign more
Archaeological Institute Backs Romania's Request for Import Restrictions on Cultural Property
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Archaeological Institute of America, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State in support of Romania's request to establish a Memorandum of Understanding imposing import restrictions on specific archaeological and ethnological materials. The proposed bilateral agreement would restrict import of artifacts from approximately 2 million years ago to A.D. 1800 under Article 9 of the UNESCO Convention (1970) and the Conventi more
Ariz. Public Health Association Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Arizona Public Health Association, Phoenix, has submitted in a public comment letter expressing opposition to several provisions within the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" being considered by the White House Office of Management and Budget. AzPHA represents public health professionals and organizations throughout Arizona and is advocating for the protection of current federal grant-making processes supporting public health programs statewide.
Az more
Ark. Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA Rule Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Little Rock, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration urging support for its interim final rule affirming federal preemption over the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and similar state laws. The credit union emphasized that debit and credit card services are essential for its 176,000 members and that interchange fees are necessary to cover costs such as fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and sec more
Association of Art Museum Directors Supports Renewal of Nigeria Cultural Property Agreement With Conditions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Association of Art Museum Directors, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee concerning the proposed extension of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Nigeria. This MOU, established under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, imposes import restrictions aimed at protecting Nigeria's archaeological and ethnological materials. The current agreement, whi more
Atlantic Scientific Review Group Urges Accurate Status Review of Rice's Whale Species
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Atlantic Scientific Review Group, St. Petersburg, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service urging careful consideration of newly available scientific information in the initiation of a status review for the Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei). The letter highlights the need to recognize Rice's whales as a distinct species and emphasizes their vulnerabili more
Bristol Bay Native Urges Adjustments to Defense Acquisition Rule on Foreign Ownership
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Bristol Bay Native Corp., Anchorage, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense addressing concerns with the proposed Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement rule. The rule aims to mitigate risks related to beneficial ownership and foreign ownership, control, or influence in defense contracting.
In its letter, the Alaska Native Regional Corporation emphasized that the proposed 90-day deadline for beneficial ownership reporti more
Calif. Cattlemen's Association Urges FAA to Restrict Drone Operations Over Ranching Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The California Cattlemen's Association, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing support for the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rulemaking to allow fixed site facilities to request unmanned aircraft flight restrictions. Representing over 1,700 cattle ranchers and beef producers in California, the CCA urges the FAA to broadly include ranching operations as eligible fixed site facilities to apply for these more
Calif. Child Support Association Opposes OMB Proposed Revisions to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The California Child Support Association, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to the Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. CalCSA submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management outlining concerns that the proposal, as drafted, would introduce administrative obstacles and reduce access to essential train more
Calif. Community Action Partnership Association Opposes OMB Federal Financial Assistance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The California Community Action Partnership Association, Sacramento, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the proposed changes to the Office of Management and Budget guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. CalCAPA outlined concerns that the amendments would impose administrative burdens and disrupt essential services delivered by community action agencies nationwide.
CalCAPA, representing agencies serving low-income communities across Californ more
California Business & Consumer Services Agency Opposes FTC Order Termination for X
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The California Business and Consumer Services Agency, Sacramento, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission opposing the petition to terminate the agency's order concerning X, formerly known as Twitter. The letter expresses concerns about the petition filed by the company operating X.com, ultimately controlled by Elon Musk, which seeks to end a law enforcement order set to expire in 2042 due to alleged changes in company structure and compliance wit more
CALSTART Urges EPA to Maintain Original Tier 4 Vehicle Emission Standards Timeline
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- CALSTART, Pasadena, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns regarding the agency's proposal to delay the implementation of Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. The agency's proposal includes extending the less stringent Tier 3 standards through model years 2027 and 2028 before initiating Tier 4 standards in 2029.
The organization highlighted that this delay could more
Cancer Leadership Council Urges Stronger Actions on Prior Authorization in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Cancer Leadership Council, a coalition representing cancer patients, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups, addressed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a public comment letter regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter evaluates CMS's efforts to extend electronic prior authorization standards to prescription drugs and highlights ong more
Central Neb. Public Power & Irrigation District Supports FAA Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restriction Proposal With Key Recommendations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, Holdrege, has submitted a public comment letter expressing its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rulemaking to designate and restrict the operation of unmanned aircraft systems near fixed-site critical infrastructure facilities. The public corporation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the FAA's Notice No. 2 more
China Raises Concerns Over FDA Blood Irradiator Classification & Testing Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The People's Republic of China submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about proposed FDA regulations on the classification and regulatory requirements for blood irradiators. The letter highlights China's objections to what it characterizes as deviations from international standards, increased trade barriers, and heightened compliance costs for manufacturers, particularly impacti more
Chugach Alaska Urges Exemption for Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Programs in Proposed Federal Contractor DEI Collection
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Chugach Alaska Corp., Anchorage, has submitted a public comment letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Procurement Policy addressing concerns about a proposed information collection tied to Executive Order 14398, which focuses on preventing diversity, equity, and inclusion discrimination by federal contractors. CAC contests that the proposed collection as it applies to Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act regional corporations is legally more
Cleveland Metroparks Proposes Revisions to FAA Drone Operation Restrictions Near Public Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Cleveland Metroparks, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the proposed regulations restricting unmanned aircraft system operations near fixed site facilities. The agency appreciates the FAA's intent to enhance safety by regulating drone activity but recommends revisions to better encompass diverse public and government-operated spaces within its rulemaking framework.
Cleveland Metro more
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Improved Prior Authorization Processes for Seriously Ill Patients
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition focuses on enhancing care for individuals with serious illness, emphasizing comprehensive, person-centered healthcare consistent with patients' goals and values.
The coalition supports the establish more
Committee for Cultural Policy Questions Renewal of Albania Cultural Property Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Committee for Cultural Policy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State addressing the proposed extension of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Albania concerning import restrictions under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. The letter, co-authored with the Global Heritage Alliance, raises concerns about whether Albania meets the statutory criteria required for continuing these import more
Committee for Cultural Policy, Global Heritage Alliance Oppose U.S.-Romania Cultural Property Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Committee for Cultural Policy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with the Global Heritage Alliance, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing the Government of Romania's request for a Memorandum of Understanding under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. The letter addresses the criteria required for imposing U.S. import restrictions on Romanian archaeological and ethnological materials and advises the Cultural Property Adv more
Committee for Cultural Policy, Global Heritage Alliance Urge Against Renewal of U.S.-Nigeria Cultural Property Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Committee for Cultural Policy, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Global Heritage Alliance have submitted a public comment letter opposing the renewal of the U.S.-Federal Republic of Nigeria Memorandum of Understanding that restricts the importation of Nigerian archaeological and ethnological material under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Department of State's Cultural Property Advisory Committee, which is tasked with more
Conn. Coalition to End Homelessness Opposes HUD's Proposed Changes to Equal Access Housing Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, Hartford, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the equal access to housing in HUD programs rule. The coalition argues that the proposed rule would undermine essential principles such as local decision-making, clarity in regulations, operational accountability, and the safety and dignity of people experiencing homelessness.
The more
Council on Governmental Relations Highlights Concerns Over Expanded Defense Acquisition Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Council on Governmental Relations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the proposed Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement aimed at mitigating risks related to foreign ownership, control, or influence. COGR, representing over 230 research universities and affiliated medical centers, supports national security efforts but raises concerns about the expanded compliance burdens on academic institutions.
The organization more
Cross-Cutting Issues Group Urges EPA To Approve Va.'s Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Cross-Cutting Issues Group, an association of electric generating companies based across the U.S., has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed approval of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's partial coal combustion residuals permit program. The letter expresses backing for the agency's preliminary determination that Virginia's program meets the requirements set forth under the Resourc more
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Warns Proposed OMB Rule Could Harm Federal Cancer Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, a leading federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and partner of the federal government in biomedical innovation, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns about the White House Office of Management and Budget's proposed regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. Dana-Farber cautions that finalizing the proposed rule could disrupt the established federal funding ecosystem essential to scientifi more
Del. Developmental Disabilities Council Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council, Dover, submitted a public comment letter expressing apprehension to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions that governs Uniform Administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards. The council's public comment letter highlights concerns about expanded executive branch authority over federal grant funding, particularly revisions to 2 C.F.R. Sec. 200.340 on terminat more
Disability Rights Nebraska Opposes Changes to Federal Voter Registration Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Disability Rights Nebraska, Lincoln, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to proposed amendments by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The changes could affect the ability of nonprofit organizations to conduct voter registration efforts, particularly within congregate living facilities for individuals with disabilities.
Disability Rights Nebraska, the federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization for the state, highlights more
Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health Researcher Frueh Raises Concerns Over OMB Proposed Rule Impacting Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Lisa Frueh, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter highlights concerns that the rule would harm the scientific research ecosystem, particularly impacting smal more
Dutch Oil Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Matthew B. Bogue, president of Dutch Oil Co., Columbus, Mississippi, and partner at Victory Marketing LLC, dba Sprint Mart, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the related interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
The company, which operates more than 100 more
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Policies
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to policies related to the management of federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance. The foundation expressed opposition to sections 200.205, 200.432, and 200.461 of the proposed federal financial assistance regulation.
The organization contends that permitting political appointees more
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Network, an organization comprising over 750 former Environmental Protection Agency career staff and appointees from multiple administrations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposed revision to the compliance deadlines for Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards applicable to light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. The comment letter critiques EPA's plan to extend the schedule for these st more
FAIR Trade Group Urges ATF to Finalize Machine Gun Transfer Rule With Refinements
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The FAIR Trade Group, a trade association representing importers and exporters of firearms and related products, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives addressing the agency's proposed rule revising regulations on machine gun transfers between qualified licensees. The group expressed support for the rule which aligns regulatory language with the statutory text calling for prompt finalization more
Field Museum of Natural History Urges Support for Cultural Property Memorandum of Understanding With Albania and Romania
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee urging support for a Memorandum of Understanding with Albania and Romania. The institution emphasizes the importance of the MOU in imposing import restrictions on archaeological materials to combat looting and illegal transport of antiquities, while promoting scientific collaboration.
The Field Museum highlights more
First Financial Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA Rule on Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- First Financial Federal Credit Union, Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule on preemption of federal credit union noninterest charges and fees, including interchange fees. The credit union urged the NCUA to adopt the rule as final without modification, emphasizing the importance of the regulation to its member-owned cooperative serving approximately 82,000 members.
F more
FLINT Network Urges Recognition of Verifiable Credentials in Stablecoin Customer Identification Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- FLINT Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the proposed "Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Customer Identification Program" rule jointly issued with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., Federal Reserve and National Credit Union Administration. The letter highlights key structural issues and offers recommendations for incorporating digital identity technologies and address more
George Mason University Law Professor Raises Concerns Over FTC's Settlement Order With X Corporation
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Lael Weinberger, an assistant professor of law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the constitutional implications of its ongoing settlement order with X Corp. The professor's commentary focuses on First Amendment considerations regarding the supervisory relationship established by the settlement between the FTC and the company formerly known as Twitter.
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Georgetown University Law Center Professor Super Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Changes to Equal Access Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- David A. Super, professor of law and economics at Georgetown University Law Center, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging the agency to withdraw its notice of proposed rule-making regarding the equal access rule. Super criticizes the proposal for making changes that appear to conflict with HUD's statutory mandates and civil rights laws without providing a legal rationale or evidence demonstrating that the benefits more
Georgia Institute of Technology Biomolecular Engineering Professor Scott Opposes OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Joseph K. Scott, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, has submitted a public comment letter criticizing proposed rule changes by the Office of Management and Budget on federal financial assistance. The professor argues that the proposed rule would undermine the merit-based peer review system that currently drives innovation, economic development, and military strength in the U.S.
The letter warns that these more
Grimmius Cattle Chief Operating Officer Flores Urges FAA to Restrict Drone Flights Over Livestock Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Austin Flores, chief operating officer of Grimmius Cattle Co., Hanford, California, has submitted a public comment letter addressing concerns to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding unauthorized drone flights over agricultural livestock operations. The cattle company highlights gaps in current FAA regulations that leave agricultural facilities vulnerable to disturbances and potential harm without legal protections.
The public co more
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Provides Expertise on Maritime Small Modular Reactor Safety and Inspection
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration. The response addresses a request for information concerning the development of a commercially viable modular reactor system concept tailored for deployment in the marine transportation system. HSB shared insights regarding architectural and safety elements essential to nuclear components in maritime applica more
Harvard Medical School Medicine Professor Carey Opposes Proposed Federal Grant Revisions Over Fears of Politicization and Reduced Funding Stability
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Vincent J. Carey, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter opposing the Office of Management and Budget's proposed revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, which governs federal financial assistance. Carey expressed deep concerns about several provisions that he argues would politicize the grant funding process and undermine the federal research ecosystem.
Carey cautioned against the proposed political pre-issuance r more
Heluna Health Opposes U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposal to Expand Alien Change of Address Form
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Heluna Health, City of Industry, California, has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing the proposed changes to Form AR-11, the Alien Change of Address form. The letter outlines multiple concerns regarding the expansion of the form's scope, underscoring potential negative impacts on immigrant families, compliance challenges, and privacy risks.
Heluna Health serves public health organizations more
Ho-Chunk Raises Concerns Over Executive Order Impact on Tribal Government Contracting
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Ho-Chunk Inc., Winnebago, Nebraska, submitted a public comment letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Procurement Policy regarding the effects of Executive Order 14398 and a proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation clause aimed at addressing racial discrimination in federal contracting. The letter from Ho-Chunk, a wholly-owned tribal-entity of the Winnebago Tribe in Nebraska, expresses concerns about how the new rules could unintentional more
Household & Commercial Products Association Urges Food Safety & Inspection Service to Clarify Food Safety Guideline for Egg Products
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Household and Commercial Products Association has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding the revised food safety guideline for egg products. The association emphasizes the importance of ensuring that FSIS guidance aligns with current science, regulatory requirements, and practical implementation in egg processing operations.
The association, which represents companies manufacturing sanitation more
Independent Community Bankers Backs NCUA Rule Streamlining Credit Union Conversions to Taxable Bank Charters
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's proposed amendments to streamline the procedures governing the merger of insured credit unions into banks. The organization endorses the proposal's aim to reduce procedural burdens by eliminating overly prescriptive disclosure, formatting, notice, and voting-process requirements that have historically discouraged credit union-to-b more
Institute for Workplace Equality Questions Information Collection on DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Institute for Workplace Equality, a nonprofit employer association, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Government-wide Acquisition Policy regarding the Information Collection Request associated with executive order 14398, addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. The executive order, issued by President Trump, mandated the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to introduce a contract clause obligating federal contractors to furnish informat more
International Association of Professional Numismatists Requests Restrictive Coin Limitations in Proposed Cultural Property Agreement With Romania
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The International Association of Professional Numismatists, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee regarding the upcoming review of a proposed Cultural Property Agreement with Romania. While the association takes no position on the approval of the agreement itself, it urges that any import restrictions be narrowly confined to coins of cultural significance that circulated exclusively within Roman more
Ky. Agriculture Commissioner Shell Urges FAA to Protect Critical Food Supply Infrastructure From Drone Disruptions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration expressing support for drone flight restrictions near key agricultural facilities. The letter underscores the department's view that America's food supply is a strategic national asset integral to homeland security.
The department emphasized that agriculture should be recognized as critical infrastructure alongside ene more
La. Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation Urge Continued Endangered Status for Rice's Whale
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Baton Rouge, and the National Wildlife Federation, Reston, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service urging the agency to maintain the Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The organizations highlighted the scientific consensus confirming that the Rice's whale is a di more
LAFCU Supports NCUA Interim Final Rule on Interchange Fee Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- LAFCU, Lansing, Michigan, formerly Lansing Automakers Federal Credit Union, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying the federal preemption of non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees, for federally chartered credit unions. Though the rule directly applies to federally chartered institutions, LAFCU emphasized its importance for state-chartered credit unions, their memb more
Lake Forest College Psychology Professor Swerdlow Raises Concerns Over Proposed Political Oversight and Administrative Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Benjamin Swerdlow, assistant professor of psychology at the Lake Forest College, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed regulatory changes affecting federal research funding. While supporting the goals of transparency, accountability, and oversight, Swerdlow warned the plan would shift core funding decisions from scientific experts to political appointees, eroding the rigor and stability of fede more
Liberty Counsel Action Urges Focus on Restorative Medicine in Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Liberty Counsel Action, Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration addressing the proposed "Excepted Fertility Benefits" rule. The proposal, issued jointly by the U.S. Department of Treasury, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeks to establish a new category of limited excepted benefits related to fertility treatments. Liberty Counsel Acti more
Logix Federal Credit Union Supports NCUA Rule on Interchange Fee Authority
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Logix Federal Credit Union, Valencia, California, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the interim final rule issued by the National Credit Union Administration on June 9, 2026. The credit union urges the NCUA board to finalize the rule without changes, emphasizing the importance of confirming federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees.
In its letter, Logix explained that interchange fees are es more
Los Angeles Police Dept. Urges FAA to Strengthen Drone ID & Boundary Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Two Los Angeles Policy officials has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule on drone operations near critical infrastructure. The LAPD letter, signed by Detective III Michael Hackman and assistant chief Michael P. Rimkunas, supports efforts to address drone-related safety and security concerns but recommends improvements to Remote Identification protocols and boundary d more
Loyola University Researcher Urges Withdrawal of OMB's Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Katherine L. Knight, professor of microbiology and immunology at Loyola University Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the proposed revisions to federal regulations governing financial assistance. The rule aims to convert government-wide guidance into binding regulations with potential wide-ranging impacts on research institutions receiving federal funding.
Knight highlights that the pro more
Main Street Foundation Endorses ATF Proposal to Streamline Machine Gun Transfer Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Main Street Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' notice of proposed rulemaking on transferring machine guns between qualified licensees. The Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement expressed support for the ATF's initiative to modernize and simplify longstanding regulatory procedures while aligning them more faithful more
Main Street Foundation Supports DOE Approval of Port Arthur LNG Export Application
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Main Street Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the hydrocarbon and geothermal energy office's request concerning Port Arthur LNG's application for blanket authorization to export previously imported liquefied natural gas. The foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement supports prompt approval of the application as it involves limited operational activity with minimal incremental regulatory risk.
Port more
Mass General Brigham Urges Withdrawal of Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Grants
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Mass General Brigham, Somerville, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about the proposed changes to the Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The healthcare system, which includes five teaching hospitals and numerous community health centers, emphasizes the role of federally funded research in driving medical innovation and improving patient outcomes and cautions that the proposed rule could more
Meat Institute Supports FAA Proposal to Restrict Drone Operations Near Food Processing Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Meat Institute has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule designed to restrict unmanned aircraft flight near certain fixed-site facilities. The trade association representing the U.S. meat and poultry packing and processing industry emphasized the rule's importance in protecting critical infrastructure and the nation's food supply.
The Meat Institute acknowledges th more
Memphis Drone Washing Raises Concern Over Broad Eligibility in Proposed FAA Drone Airspace Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Memphis Drone Washing, Olive Branch, Mississippi, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule on restricting unmanned aircraft operations near fixed-site facilities. The letter offers an assessment of the FAA's notice which proposes allowing a wide range of private facility operators to petition for government-enforced drone flight restrictions over public airspace adjacent to thei more
Mich. Credit Union League Urges Expansion of Preemption Protections to State-Chartered Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Michigan Credit Union League, Lansing, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's interim final rule clarifying preemption authority over federal credit unions' non-interest charges and fees under the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. While praising the NCUA's efforts to shield federal credit unions from the state law's restrictions, the League expressed concern that federally insured, state-chartere more
Moody's Corp. Urges Clarifications on Defense Department's Foreign Ownership Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Moody's Corp., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding its proposed Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement rule aimed at mitigating risks associated with Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence. The proposed rule seeks to enhance visibility into foreign beneficial ownership across the defense industrial base, including commercial contractors typically less scrutinized than classified programs.
Moody's support more
Multnomah County Health Dept. Opposes HUD Proposal to Restrict Housing Access Protections
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, Oregon, has 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." MCHD argues that the rule would eliminate critical federal protections that ensure nondiscriminatory access to HUD-funded housing, shelter, and homelessness services regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
MCHD highlights that t more
Multnomah County Homeless Services Dept. Opposes HUD Development Proposal to Remove Equal Access Protections in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Multnomah County Department of Homeless Services, Portland, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The proposed changes would eliminate federal protections that guarantee access to HUD-funded housing, shelter, and homelessness services regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The department, which partners more
Multnomah County Human Services Dept. Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Multnomah County Department of County Human Services, Portland, Oregon submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the proposed revisions titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The department warns that the proposed rule would eliminate longstanding federal protections that guarantee access to HUD-funded housing, shelter, and homelessness services regardless of sexual orientatio more
N.C. Transportation Dept. Seeks Clarifications on FAA Unmanned Aircraft System Operational Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the Federal Aviation Administration's notice of proposed rulemaking on restricting unmanned aircraft system operations near fixed site facilities.
The agency letter, written by Riley Beaman, program manager of unmanned aircraft system at the Division of Aviation, supports the FAA's goal of securing critical infrastructure, but more
National Association of Convenience Stores Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Controversial Fee Rule and Supports Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Association of Convenience Stores, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter publicly opposing the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Interim Final Rule on "National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees" and its Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The association urged the OCC to withdraw both the rule and order, citing concerns that they threaten competitive mark more
National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives Advocates for Clarity, Consistency in Pipeline Safety Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives, Montpelier, Vermont, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding proposed revisions to gas distribution pipeline safety regulations. The letter addresses safety measures outlined in PHMSA's notice of proposed rulemaking focused on updating distribution integrity management programs, emergency response plans, and operat more
National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors Urges NCUA to Preserve Cross-References in Proposed Insurance Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing concerns regarding proposed amendments that governs requirements for insurance. The letter criticizes the NCUA's plan to eliminate several cross-references that direct federally insured state-chartered credit unions to substantive provisions codified elsewhere in the regulatory framework.
NASCUS argue more
National Business Aviation Association Advocates for FAA Exemption to Reflect Advances in Fatigue Science and Aircraft Capability
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Business Aviation Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a petition for exemption from specific flight duty regulations. Representing over 10,000 member companies in the business aviation sector, NBAA supports the petition that requests a limited extension of duty periods for certain ultra-long-range flights.
NBAA stresses that the existing rule dates back to 1985 and does not align with the capabi more
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Supports FAA Restrictions on Unmanned Aircraft Over Farms
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Centennial, Colorado, has urged the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to prioritize the protection of beef-producing operations in its proposed rulemaking titled "Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility." This rulemaking responds to the U.S. Department of Transportation's effort to secure American airspace under President Trump's executive more
National Congress of American Indians Urges FAA to Address Tribal Concerns in Drone Operation Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Congress of American Indians has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration addressing proposed aerial drone operation restrictions near fixed-site critical infrastructure. The rule, intended to implement Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, aims to restrict unmanned aircraft system operations to protect sensitive facilities. However, the NCAI contends that the prop more
National Indian Education Association Supports Extension of Native Hawaiian Education Program Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Indian Education Association, Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of Education's proposal to extend funding for the Native Hawaiian Education Program. NIEA emphasized the importance of uninterrupted funding to sustain culturally grounded educational initiatives designed to address long-standing educational disparities faced by Native Hawaiian students.
The association highlighted the historical contex more
National Industry Liaison Group Urges Revisions to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Discrimination Information Collection Request
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Industry Liaison Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding the proposed information collection request tied to Executive Order 14398 on addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion discrimination by federal contractors. The letter criticizes the ICR for not complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act because it lacks essential details about the scope, usage, and burden of the information to be collected.
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National Shooting Sports Foundation SupportATF Update to Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, Newtown, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding a proposed rulemaking to update the agency's list of proscribed countries for firearms import restrictions. The proposal would remove an outdated list and instead align the import restrictions with the Department of State's list of proscribed countries, specifically maintaining only more
National Treasury Employees Union Criticizes Proposed Confidential Government Nondisclosure Agreement Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Treasury Employees Union submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposed rule submitted to the Office of Personnel Management concerning a confidential Government Nondisclosure Agreement. The public comment letter outlined concerns that the rule is both unnecessary and unconstitutional while threatening federal employee rights.
The correspondence argued that the proposed NDA addresses issues already regulated by existing statutes such as more
Natural Cycles Urges Clarifications to Protect Access in Proposed Fertility Benefits Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Natural Cycles, a New York-based company known for its FDA-cleared software application in contraception and fertility planning, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of the Treasury. The correspondence addresses the agencies' proposed rule to establish fertility benefits as a category of limited excepted benefits under the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Se more
Natural Womanhood Urges Focus on Root-Cause Infertility Treatments in Federal Coverage Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Natural Womanhood, San Antonio, Texas, a non-profit organization focused on truth in women's health, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the administration's proposed infertility coverage benefit. The organization recommends prioritizing restorative reproductive medicine and NaProTechnology approaches, which address underlying causes of infertility rather than relying solely on assisted reproductive technologi more
Nature Conservancy Highlights Critical Threats Facing Rice's Whale in Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the status review of the Rice's whale, a species endangered throughout its limited Gulf of Mexico range. The organization outlined ongoing and emerging threats to the whale, emphasizing the need for the best available science to inform protective measures.
The Nature Conservancy recalled NOAA Fisher more
Nev. Conservation District Supervisor McSwain Proposes to Enhance Living System Evaluation in Federal Conservation Planning
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Laura McSwain, supervisor of the Conservation District of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, and president of the Water Fairness Coalition, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The letter advocates for a planning tool called The Conservation Balance Sheet, aimed at improving the assessment of conservation performance and th more
New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association Raises Concern Over Atlantic Fairways Draft Environmental Impact Statement
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association, South Portland, Maine, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the Atlantic Fairways Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement. The organization, which represents commercial fishing interests throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic, expressed concerns about the document's evaluation of commercial fishing communities, navigation corridors, more
New England Law Professor Tracz Challenges HUD Proposed Rule on Gender Identity in Housing
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Eliot T. Tracz, an assistant professor of law at New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed rule revisions titled equal access to housing in HUD programs. Tracz urges HUD to withdraw the rule in its entirety, asserting that it conflicts with existing law and is motivated by animus rather than fact or legal justification.
Tracz argues the proposed r more
New York University Institute Regulatory Policy Director Coyle for Policy Integrity Criticizes DOE's Sunset Rule as Arbitrary and Unlawful
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Isabel Coyle, a law clerk, and Jason A. Schwartz, regulatory policy director, both at New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the agency's proposed Sunset Rule. The letter challenges DOE's effort to automatically sunset various regulations under Executive Order 14,270, contending the process lacks statutory support, neglects public participation, and ignores more
Novogradac Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Lower Risk Weight for Affordable Housing Investments
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Dirk Wallace, a partner at Novogradac and Co. LLP, San Francisco, California, representing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Working Group, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The group advocates for a reduction in the risk weights applied to equity investments and loans backed by LIHTC properties under proposed regulatory capital rul more
NYC Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Ali Opposes DHS Rule That Limits Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers and TPS Holders
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Faiza Ali, commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services expressing opposition to the agency's interim final rule regarding immigration fees and related procedures under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. The city argues that the rule imposes unjustified barriers on asylum applicants and Temporary Protected Status holders, threatening more
Ohio Credit Union League Urges Broader Federal Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Ohio Credit Union League, Columbus, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's interim final rule addressing federal credit unions' authority to impose non-interest charges and fees. The IFR seeks to clarify that federally chartered credit unions may charge interchange fees on credit and debit card transactions, preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which restricts such fees on transaction more
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Pangea Legal Services, a San Francisco, California-based nonprofit immigration defense organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the proposed rule to raise the filing fee for application for a stay of deportation or removal. The letter challenges the department's May 7, 2026, notice of proposed rulemaking to increase the fee from $155 to $755, arguing that the steep hike would severely restrict access to a vita more
Petroleum & Convenience Marketers President Fletcher Opposes Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Interim Final Rule on Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- J. Bart Fletcher, president of the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers, Montgomery, Alabama, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and its interim final order preempting an Illinois interchange fee prohibition. The trade association, which represents over 3,600 retail convenience stores statewide, said th more
Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Provide Comments on Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Practice Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, St. Paul, Minnesota, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The organization, representing over 540,000 members dedicated to upland habitat conservation, offered feedback on four conservation practice standards: Herbaceous Weed Treatment, Prescribed Burning, Silvopasture, and Vegetative Si more
Porsche Cars North America Advocates Three-Year Delay in EPA Tier 4 Emissions Standards Rollout
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Porsche Cars North America, Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking on revising the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards phase-in schedule for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. The letter outlines Porsche's support for delaying the Tier 4 regulation by three model years, highlights the need for clarifications in testing procedures, and offers recommendations for c more
Project on Government Oversight Opposes OPM Confidential Information Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Project on Government Oversight, a nonpartisan independent watchdog, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement." The public comment letter submitted to OPM highlights concerns that the proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement will undermine whistleblower protections and suppress lawful disclosures intended to prevent government waste, more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility Urges Continued Endangered Listing for Rice's Whale
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility has submitted a public comment letter calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service to maintain the endangered status of the Rice's whale under the Endangered Species Act.
The organization letter, signed by director of science policy Kyla Bennett, emphasized that the scientific research confirms the whale, also known as Balaenoptera ricei or th more
R.I. Psychological Association Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Rhode Island Psychological Association, Providence, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the Federal Financial Assistance Rule published by the White House Office of Management and Budget. Representing psychologists funded by agencies including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the assoc more
Reliable Robotics Urges FAA to Consider Large Unmanned Aircraft in Drone Restriction Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Reliable Robotics, Mountain View, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration's notice of proposed rulemaking on restrictions for unmanned aircraft systems operating near fixed site facilities. The letter addresses potential oversights regarding large UAS operations under the current proposals.
Reliable Robotics is developing supplemental type certificates for the Cess more
Restitution Study Group Calls for Inclusive Cultural Property Policies Reflecting Afrodescendant Rights
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Restitution Study Group, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee concerning the proposed renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This letter urges the Committee to recognize overlapping rights and interests in cultural property, specifically focusing on objects materially connected to the transatlantic human trafficking and chat more
SKY EYES Urges FAA to Balance Security and Access in Unmanned Aircraft System Flight Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- SKY EYES, a professional unmanned aircraft system services provider based in North Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration regarding the agency's proposed rule to restrict unmanned aircraft operations near fixed site facilities. The company expressed support for the FAA's role in safeguarding national airspace and infrastructure but emphasized the need to maintain practical access for certificated, l more
Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Federal Award Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget voicing concerns about proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The STS highlighted potential impacts of the rule changes on biomedical research funding, particularly in cardiothoracic surgery.
The STS supports prudent management of federal research grants but war more
Southern Environmental Law Center, Potomac Riverkeeper Network Raise Concerns Over Va. Coal Ash Cleanup Permit Program
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center, Charlottesville, Virginia, and the Potomac Riverkeeper Network have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed approval of Virginia's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program. The letter addresses concerns under the federal coal combustion residuals rule, particularly about measures intended to manage coal ash contamination at Virginia power stations.
The groups highlight ongo more
Steel Dynamics Requests Revisions to USDA Conservation Practice Standards for Agricultural Waste Treatment
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service concerning the proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices related to amendments for treatment of agricultural waste.
The company outlines concerns that the current proposed definition of amendments, which includes only chemical or biological additives, may exclude their biocarbon product, a more
Texas Transportation Dept. Calls for Changes to FAA's Drone Operation Restrictions Near Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration addressing proposed rules on restricting unmanned aircraft operations near fixed site facilities. TxDOT expressed concerns that the current eligibility criteria and operational requirements for Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions do not fully consider the complexities of state transportation infrastructure.
TxDOT agre more
Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association Proposes Revisions to EPA Tier 4 Vehicle Standards
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding amendments to the phase-in schedule for Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards affecting light-duty and medium-duty vehicles. EMA represents leading manufacturers of these vehicles regulated under the EPA's upcoming regulations for model years 2027 and later.
In its letter, EMA expressed support for the EPA's proposed flex more
Tufts University Ophthalmology Professor Peterson Opposes OMB Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Cornelia Peterson, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to the Office's proposed rule revising regulations on federal financial assistance. The letter highlights concerns about provisions that would introduce political pre-issuance review, discretionary termination authority for grants, restrictions affecting training grants, and more
U.S. Bancorp Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Preemption of Ill. Interchange Fee Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The public comment letter from U.S. Bank highlights the role these federal actions play in safeguarding national banks' authority under the National Bank Act and more
UCLA Archaeology Professor Papadopoulos Urges State Department to Renew Albania Cultural Property Agreement
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- John K. Papadopoulos, professor of archaeology and classics at the University of California Los Angeles campus, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee advocating for the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Albania. The MOU involves import restrictions on archaeological materials and broader categories of cultural heritage artifacts.
UCLA emphasizes that the agreement is crucial more
UCLA Collective for Racial & Disability Justice, 5 Advocacy Organization Raise Concerns Over OMB Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The University of California School of Law Collective for Racial and Disability Justice, Los Angeles, along with five educational institutions and advocacy organization, have submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding its proposed regulation for federal financial assistance. The collective expressed concerns that the proposed rule risks undermining the statutory and practical goals of ensuring federal programs are lawful, accessible, more
University of California Medicine Professor Johnson Raises Concern Over Proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Impact on U.S. Scientific Research
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Mallory O. Johnson, professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, has expressed concerns to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed regulation for federal financial assistance. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of federal resources, while cautioning against elements of the proposal that may affect merit-based funding decisions and the strength of the U.S. more
University of California Physics Professor Hance Warns OMB Over Proposed Federal Grant Overhaul
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Michael Hance, an associate professor of physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget raising concerns over proposed changes to federal financial assistance regulations. The professor cautions that the proposed provisions jeopardize the independent merit review process, funding stability, and international collaboration critical to large-scale physics experiments.
The submission criticizes pr more
University of Colorado Research Associate Monogue Opposes Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Brendan Monogue, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to a proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The proposal, which would revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, relates to the administration of federal research grants and is open for public comment through July 13, 2026.
Monogue's letter highlights concerns about severa more
University of Massachusetts Neurobiology Professor Martin Warns OMB Proposal Threatens NIH Biomedical Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Gilles E. Martin, a neurobiology professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, has raised concerns about a proposed regulation from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget aimed at federal financial assistance. The professor submitted a public comment letter highlighting potential adverse impacts on National Institutes of Health-funded biomedical research, particularly regarding funding decisions, grant terms, and allowable costs.
The profe more
University of Massachusetts Professor Granick Opposes Federal Research Funding Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Steve Granick, professor of polymer science and engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to key provisions in the proposed regulation for federal financial assistance. Granick cautioned that the changes could undermine the reliability and effectiveness of federal research funding.
Granick urged the OMB to eliminate the provision allowing priority-based discretion more
University of Michigan Researcher Bishai Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Regulation Impacting Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Jessica Bishai, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, expressed concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed regulation which aims to revise rules governing federal financial assistance. Bishai articulated that this regulation could shift scientific research funding decisions away from expert peer review toward political considerations, potentially undermining sc more
University of North Carolina Biology Professor Ader Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Rule Impacting Research Funding at UNC Greensboro
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Nicholas Ader, an assistant professor of biology at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing objections to the agency's proposed regulation concerning federal financial assistance. The letter outlines worries that the rule, if implemented, would fundamentally alter the research funding environment in ways detrimental to scientific progress and equity.
Ader highlights that transforming more
University of Northern Colorado Professor Kyle Urges State Department To Protect Albanian Archaeological Sites Through Import Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Britney Kyle, professor of anthropology at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State advocating for a Memorandum of Understanding with Albania aimed at preserving its archaeological sites and restricting illegal artifact importation. The letter highlights Albania's rich archaeological record shaped by historical colonization and cultural exchanges, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding more
University of Pittsburgh Graduate Student Highlights Risks of Proposed OMB Research Funding Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Nicole Horan, a graduate student in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has expressed concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed changes to federal research funding policies. The letter emphasizes the role of federal research funding in supporting scientific discovery and training the next generation of scientists.
The student warns that proposed restrictions on research t more
University of Vermont Emergency Medicine Professor Freeman Urges OMB To Withdraw Proposed Federal Grant Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Kalev Freeman, professor of emergency medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. The letter expresses concerns about the agency's proposed rule that would revise the administration of federal financial assistance.
The researcher criticizes provisions that would introduce political pre-issuance review, discretionary termination authority, restrictions on internati more
Utah State University Ecology Professor Adler Criticizes Proposed Political Oversight Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Peter Adler, an ecology professor in the Department of Wildland Resources at the Utah State University, Logan, submitted a public comment letter submitted to the Office of Management and Budget raising concerns about proposed revisions to the guidance for federal financial assistance. The letter highlights negative impacts on scientific research caused by shifting key funding decisions from expert peer reviewers to political appointees.
The letter asserts that provisions more
Utility Solid Waste Activities Group Supports EPA Approval of Va. Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group, Lexington, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed approval of Virginia's partial coal combustion residuals permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The letter endorses EPA's determination that Virginia's program meets the statutory criteria to operate in lieu of the federal CCR rule announced in the May 4, 2026, Federal Registe more
War Dept. Seeks Environmental Rule Exception for Southern Hognose Snake Conservation
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of War submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, Charleston, South Carolina, regarding the proposed species-specific 4(d) rule for the southern hognose snake. This rule aims to protect the snake, proposed to be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The Department of War recommended regulatory language to be incorporated into the rule to exempt incidental take on military installation more
Wash. Food Industry Association President & CEO Hetrick Opposes Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Swipe Fee Rules & Order
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Tammie Hetrick, president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association, Seattle, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. WFIA, a trade association representing supermarkets, convenience stores, and suppliers more
Wis. Bankers Association Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Rule on National Bank Fees & Ill. Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association, Madison, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule clarifying that national banks have authority to impose non-interest fees, including interchange fees set with third parties. The association also endorses the OCC's interim final order that federal law preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
The association em more
Wistar Institute Microbiology Professor Price Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Rule Impacting Federal Biomedical Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Alexander Price, assistant professor of microbiology at the Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the proposed rule revision of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 concerning federal financial assistance. The institute's assistant professor expressed reservations about several provisions affecting biomedical research funded by the National Institutes of Health.
The letter highlighted that the proposed more
Xcel Energy Advocates for Flexible, Realistic Federal Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Xcel Energy Inc., Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding proposed amendments to the federal coal combustion residuals regulations and the reopening of the comment period for the federal CCR permit program. Drawing on its experience managing multiple coal-fired generation facilities and associated CCR management units, Xcel Energy urges the agency to adopt a permit framework that incorporates site-specific r more
Yale University Biophysics Professor Baserga Opposes OMB Proposed Federal Grant Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Susan J. Baserga, professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry at the Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, which would elevate the uniform guidance on federal financial assistance from guidance to binding regulation. The Yale scholar raised multiple concerns about provisions related to political review, di more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Air Force One Mystery Deepens After New Report
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Air Force One Mystery Deepens After New Report
By Logan Sekulow
A bombshell report claims that Iran has a new plot to take out President Donald Trump, raising questions about the decision to switch planes while heading back from the NATO summit.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel informed the Trump Administration of Iran's plan:
Israel shared ne more
Center for American Progress: Unregulated Prediction Markets Create a National Security Risk and Invite Government Corruption
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Unregulated Prediction Markets Create a National Security Risk and Invite Government Corruption
The explosive growth of online prediction markets has created a dangerous new opportunity for government insiders to profit from classified information and policy decisions that may undermine national security, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress.
Monthly p more
COVID Vaccine in Early Pregnancy Led to Higher Rates of Two Birth Defects
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 11 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news:
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COVID Vaccine in Early Pregnancy Led to Higher Rates of Two Birth Defects
A new study from Iran found that two rare birth defects -- atrioventricular septal defects and cleft palate -- occurred more often in infants whose mothers received an aluminum-containing COVID-19 vac more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Formula 1 on the Front Lines
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by Vice President Emily Harding and senior fellow Cynthia R. Cook, both of the CSIS Defense and Security Department.
Emily Harding is also the director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program.
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Formula 1 on the Front Lines
The United States and Israel began their war on Iran at the end of February 2026, and while there has been intermittent p more
DNC: In the States - American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
It's been one year since Donald Trump and Republicans sold out working families with their so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- trading away lifesaving healthcare and food assistance to deliver the largest wealth transfer in history for their billionaire buddies.
While Tr more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary to European Business Review: Football World Cup Controversy Couldn't Kill
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 11 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by Media Outreach Executive Rajnish Singh to the European Business Review:
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The football World Cup controversy couldn't kill
Football may be a simple game, but it has never been a simple business.
It can be tribal, combustible, even an excuse for violence between rival supporters. Yet at its best, it remains what millions insist it is: the beautiful game. Liverpool manager Bill Shan more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary: NATO Delivers in Ankara, But the Alliance's European Shift is Just Beginning
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 11 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by policy analyst Juraj Majcin:
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NATO delivers in Ankara, but the Alliance's European shift is just beginning
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dubbed the summit in Ankara a "delivery summit". In many ways, it lived up to that description. It did not remove the political uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump's approach to NATO. However, it acknowledged that Europeans and more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Daily Wire: Trump's Hardball With NATO Gets Results In Ankara
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to the Daily Wire:
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Trump's Hardball With NATO Gets Results In Ankara
The partnership enters a stronger, more allied era.
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In contrast to the opening meeting in Ankara, yesterday was a good -- even excellent -- day for President Donald Tr more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Turkiye Today: Japan Should Look to Turkiye the Way Israel Looks to India
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 10, 2026, by senior fellow Ken Moriyasu to Turkiye Today:
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Japan Should Look to Turkiye the Way Israel Looks to India
When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Ben Gurion Airport in February, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hugged him for a full 15 seconds on the tarmac-an unusually long embrace in di more
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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ICYMI: Democratic Senate Candidates Hammer Republicans Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Fallout [The Hill]
One year after Republicans enacted their toxic plan that has led to higher costs, less health care, and looming threats of hospital closures, new reporting from The Hill outlines how the fallout is defining Senate races across the country and how Republican candidates o more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Top Mamdani Official's Shady Meet With Iran Ambassador Goes Beyond NYC Agenda
NEW YORK, July 11 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 10, 2026, by City Journal investigative reporter Adam Lehodey to the New York Post:
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Top Mamdani Official's Shady Meet with Iran Ambassador Goes Beyond NYC Agenda
The top official in Mayor Mamdani's Office for International Affairs made plans to meet with Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations.
Commissioner Ana Maria Archila was scheduled to meet with Amir-Sae more
RICS: UK housing market remains subdued, but downturn shows signs of easing
LONDON, England, July 11 (TNSrpt) -- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors posted the following news release:
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RICS: UK housing market remains subdued, but downturn shows signs of easing
UK Residential Survey June 2026
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The UK housing market continued to show weak momentum in June, although the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Market Survey signals that the recent downturn may be easing. RICS members expressed ongoing concerns about the imp more
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Treasury Targets Key Supreme Leader Financier and Iran's Shadow Exchange Houses
Today, following Iran's resumption of attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against Iranian financial facilitator Ali Ansari (Ansari), who oversees a sprawling global network of assets bene more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Convicted Viral Judge's SHOCKING Sentence
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Convicted Viral Judge's SHOCKING Sentence
Shocking legal news out of Wisconsin today as Hannah Dugan, a former Milwaukee County judge, will not face jail time for obstruction - just a $5,000 fine - for helping an illegal immigrant escape ICE agents at her courthouse.
As reported by Fox News:
Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was ordered Wednesday to pay more
FY2027 Defense Budget - Funding for Selected Weapon Systems Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49023) on July 7, 2026, entitled "FY2027 Defense Budget: Funding for Selected Weapon Systems" by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The second Trump Administration's Department of Defense (DOD) budget request for FY2027 included $1.1 trillion in discretionary funding and $350.0 billion in mandatory funding. (DOD is "using a secondary Department of Wa more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- 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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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 promptly release $7 more
NATO deepens security cooperation with Gulf Countries through the launch of flagship projects
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 10 -- NATO issued the following news:
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NATO deepens security cooperation with Gulf Countries through the launch of flagship projects
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At the Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government in Ankara this week, Allied Foreign Ministers met with NATO's partners from the Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. They took stock of NATO's relations with these countries and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and concern, including the security more
Saudi Arabia Considers Expanding Its East-West Pipeline
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Saudi Arabia Considers Expanding Its East-West Pipeline
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Key Takeaways
1 Saudi Arabia is considering expanding the capacity of its East-West oil pipeline by up to 2 million barrels per day, bringing it to nearly 9 million barrels per day.
2 The existing system is capable of up to 7 million barrels per day, with about 2 million barrels per day for domestic refinery use and ab more
Governor Healey Signs Budget That Lowers Costs with No New Taxes or Fees
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Signs Budget That Lowers Costs with No New Taxes or Fees
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Boston -Governor Maura Healey today signed the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget, delivering a balanced spending plan that lowers costs for families, strengthens schools and transportation, supports cities and towns, invests in housing and health care, and enhances public safety, all without raising new tax more
Supply chain, economic impact of Iran war will persist long after the conflict ends
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, July 9 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Supply chain, economic impact of Iran war will persist long after the conflict ends
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The on-again, off-again war between Iran, the United States, and Israel -currently heating up again after a short-lived preliminary peace deal -has increased the cost of goods and disrupted supply chains globally. The impacts are likely to persist long after the conflict eventually ends, says Michael Gravier, Ph.D., chair more
Technology Opens Up New Area in the Gulf of America to Oil Production
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Technology Opens Up New Area in the Gulf of America to Oil Production
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Key Takeaways
1 The United States continues to apply new technologies to solve problems and create opportunities and jobs for Americans, and the Paleogene area of the Gulf of America is a prime example.
2 Despite the challenging depths and extreme pressures in the Paleogene, industry and the Department of more
Gallego, Colleagues Push Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego, Colleagues Push Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, joined a group of colleagues in urgi more
WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
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