$8 Billion a Year: The Cost of America's Broken Permitting System to Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release:
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$8 Billion a Year: The Cost of America's Broken Permitting System to Manufacturers
America's broken permitting system is costing manufacturers in America $7.9 billion each year, according to a new report released today by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Foundation for American Innovation-underscoring the urgent need for bipartisan, comprehe more
133 AI, Civil Rights, Labor and Privacy Groups Urge Congress to Oppose FISA Reauth; Stop Mass AI Surveillance
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 20 -- Demand Progress posted the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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133 AI, Civil Rights, Labor & Privacy Groups Urge Congress to Oppose FISA Reauth; Stop Mass AI Surveillance
Before Reauthorizing Government Spying Powers, Congress Must Close Data Broker Loophole
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Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, a coalition of more than 130 leading AI, civil rights, tech and progressive organizations convened by Demand Progress and the Project On Government Over more
Accenture Collaborates With Microsoft to Bring Agentic Security and Business Resilience to the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
NEW YORK, March 20 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Accenture Collaborates with Microsoft to Bring Agentic Security and Business Resilience to the Front Lines of Cyber Defense
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced new assets and capabilities for its Adaptive Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR), empowering clients to augment their Microsoft Security platforms with advanced, integrated solutions. Accen more
SANTA ANA, California, March 20 -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Allied Universal Launches HELIAUS Guest Visitor Management Solution
Expands Functionality of AI-Powered HELIAUS Workforce Management Platform
Allied Universal(R), the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced HELIAUS(R) Guest, its automated enter more
American Fintech Council and Canadian Lenders Association Partner to Strengthen U.S.-Canada Fintech Collaboration
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) and Canadian Lenders Association (CLA) Partner to Strengthen U.S.-Canada Fintech Collaboration
Strategic partnership will expand cross-border collaboration, enhance industry standards, and promote responsible growth for U.S. and Canadian financial institutions
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AmfAR Announces Formation of Research Council to Guide Future Research Investments
NEW YORK, March 20 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release:
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amfAR Announces Formation of Research Council to Guide Future Research Investments
Leaders at the forefront of science, including two Nobel Prize laureates, will offer expertise and recommendations on priority, scope, and innovative approaches to amfAR's research pipeline
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Building on its rich history of scientific discovery that has revolutionized the treatment and prevention of HIV and b more
Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee Says ESA Marketplace Platforms Must Be Improved to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee Says ESA Marketplace Platforms Must Be Improved to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Treasury to Issue Request for Information Process for Qualified Vendors
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Today Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced that Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) marketplace platforms must be updated and improved to protect taxpayer dollars.
The Arizona Sta more
Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio
ORANGE, Connecticut, March 20 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Avangrid Surpasses 11 GW of Installed Capacity Across U.S. Portfolio
Company operates nearly 100 generation projects from coast to coast, capable of powering more than 3 million homes
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Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has surpassed 11 Gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across its 25-state portfolio whic more
BSA: EU AI Simplification Risks Missing the Mark
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA: EU AI Simplification Risks Missing the Mark
BRUSSELS -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA) warns that efforts to simplify EU digital rules risk falling short of the European Commission's ambition as negotiations on the AI Omnibus advance, representing a missed opportunity for Europe.
While the Commission proposed targeted measures to reduce regulatory burden, discussions in the Parliament a more
DOE Investments Advance Nuclear Workforce and Fuel Cycle Capabilities
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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DOE investments advance nuclear workforce and fuel cycle capabilities
The global landscape of nuclear nonproliferation is evolving, demanding a new generation of experts equipped with the latest skills, insights and capabilities. The Athena Initiative, a U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) program, is at the forefront of this more
FiscalNote Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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FiscalNote Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Total Revenue Meets and Adjusted EBITDA Exceeds Guidance for Q4 and Full Year 2025
AI Deployment and Related Organizational Transformation to Drive Workforce Reduction of Approximately 25%; Company Anticipates Positive Free Cash Flow on a Trailing Twelve Month Basis by En more
Ga. Labor Dept.: Fighting Forward - Strategic Plan for Georgia Workers and Businesses
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following statement on March 19, 2026, by Georgia labor commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes:
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Fighting Forward: A New Strategic Plan for Georgia Workers and Businesses
My grandfather used to say, "Luchando Pa'lante" -- fighting forward. Those words carried my family from Cuba to America and shaped everything I believe about opportunity in this country and in this state. Since stepping into this role earlier this year more
Georgia Institute of Technology: Smarter, Faster, and More Human - A Leap Toward General-Purpose Robots
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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Smarter, Faster, and More Human: A Leap Toward General-Purpose Robots
New AI system lets robots work faster than their human teachers without sacrificing accuracy.
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Robots are increasingly learning new skills by watching people. From folding laundry to handling food, many real-world, humanlike tasks are too nuanced to be efficiently programmed step by step.
With imitation more
GitLab Enables Broader and More Affordable Access to Agentic AI Across the Software Lifecycle
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 20 -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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GitLab Enables Broader and More Affordable Access to Agentic AI across the Software Lifecycle
- Organizations on the GitLab.com free tier can now start using GitLab Duo Agent Platform by purchasing a monthly commitment of GitLab Credits, giving every team access to agentic AI across the full software life more
IHEP Launches National Project to Reimagine Federal Postsecondary Data Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Institute for Higher Education Policy issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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IHEP Launches National Project to Reimagine Federal Postsecondary Data Infrastructure
Leading experts will inform a blueprint to restore and modernize federal higher education data systems.
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The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) today announced the launch of a national project to reimagine the design of our nation's federal postsecondary data infrastructu more
JEC Holds Hearing on Labor Inflows to Support American Workers and Businesses to Maintain Global Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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JEC holds Hearing on Labor Inflows to Support American Workers and Businesses to Maintain Global Competitiveness
On March 18, the Joint Economic Committee held a hearing entitled "Keeping Our Promises: Labor Inflows, Maintaining Competitiveness, and Supporting an Aging Population," focused on labor flows as the nation faces an aging population, more
Keysight and AttoTude Collaborate on Advanced Signal Analysis Solutions for THz Interconnect Development
SANTA ROSA, California, March 20 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Keysight and AttoTude Collaborate on Advanced Signal Analysis Solutions for THz Interconnect Development
Enhancements to Keysight's 89600 VSA software enable AttoTude to accelerate characterization of THz technology for AI data centers
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced that Att more
Keysight Expands 1.6T Interconnect Validation Technology to Include Passive Copper and Low Power Optics
SANTA ROSA, California, March 20 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Keysight Expands 1.6T Interconnect Validation Technology to Include Passive Copper and Low Power Optics
Enhanced testing improves reliability and reduces risk when deploying the most demanding critical-path interconnects in AI and high performance computing networks
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: more
Lamar University Launches DBA in Energy Management Program
BEAUMONT, Texas, March 20 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Lamar University launches DBA in Energy Management program
By John Rollins
For the first time in 15 years, Lamar University will launch a new doctoral program. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Energy Management is a first of its kind program in the state of Texas and the nation.
The DBA in Energy Management is a professional doctoral degree that is designed to provide experienced business professio more
Linking Wells to Facilities: How Digital Tools are Reshaping Oil and Gas Production
HOUSTON, Texas, March 20 -- Schlumberger, doing business as SLB, issued the following news release:
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Linking wells to facilities: How digital tools are reshaping oil and gas production
New tools are connecting production systems to make data more usable in operations
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Oil and gas assets are aging, and operations are becoming more complex. Operators are rethinking how wells, facilities and pipelines are managed. New digital tools are emerging to connect these systems, turning fragmente more
McKesson IdeaShare 2026 Invites Independent Pharmacists to Learn, Connect and Grow
IRVING, Texas, March 20 -- McKesson Corp., a provider of healthcare services, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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McKesson ideaShare 2026 Invites Independent Pharmacists to Learn, Connect and Grow
Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare 2026, a premier community pharmacy event for independent pharmacy owners and their teams. Taking place June 18-21, 2026, in Denver, CO, the event will bring together pharmacy professionals from across the country for education, n more
NABIP Statement on AI in Medicare and the Essential Role of Licensed Agents
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Statement on AI in Medicare and the Essential Role of Licensed Agents
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) today responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) vision to expand "agentic AI" tools for Medicare beneficiaries, emphasizing that while i more
Penn State-Beaver: Thoughtful Integration, Ethical Use at Core of AI Literacy
MONACA, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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Thoughtful integration, ethical use at core of AI literacy
Penn State western campuses prepare students for current, emerging technology
By Kristen Doerschner
Preparing students for a workforce rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront for Penn State.
Professors at three of the University's western campuses, for example -- Beaver, Behren more
Penn State: College of Education Launches Program Supporting AI Graduate Research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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College of Education launches program supporting AI graduate research
AI Justice Fellows initiative funds graduate student research on artificial intelligence and education
By Stephanie Koons
The Penn State College of Education has selected the first cohort of students for its new AI Justice Fellows initiative, a program that provides funding for d more
Report Sounds Alarm on Data Center Impacts to National Parks Across Mid-Atlantic, Calls for Common Sense Reforms
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSrpt) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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New Report Sounds Alarm on Data Center Impacts to National Parks Across Mid-Atlantic, Calls for Common Sense Reforms
Today, the National Parks Conservation Association released a report, sounding the alarm on the impact of extensive data center growth to national parks across Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. The report, A Smarter Path Forward: Safeguard more
Stanford University Law School: A Square Peg, a Round Hole, and the Future of Antidiscrimination Law
STANFORD, California, March 20 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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A Square Peg, a Round Hole, and the Future of Antidiscrimination Law
A recent interdisciplinary conference at Stanford Law School, Antidiscrimination Law x AI, explored the challenges and opportunities facing antidiscrimination law as artificial intelligence increasingly shapes consequential decisions.
By Monica Schreiber
A job applicant is screened out by an automated hiring more
SUNY University at Albany: Q&A With Gaurav Malhotra - What Can the Human Brain Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence?
ALBANY, New York, March 20 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following Q&A on March 19, 2026, by Erin Frick with assistant professor of psychology Gaurav Malhotra:
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Q&A With Gaurav Malhotra - What Can the Human Brain Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence
During middle school, Gaurav Malhotra's physics teacher took notice of his eclectic interests in formal disciplines like physics and math, as well as more abstract fields like philosophy. He introduced Malhotra to the works of phi more
TEDCO Invests in Nowy
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 20 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Invests in Nowy
Maryland-based company aims to create AI-powered travel app
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $100,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Nowy.
"Today, social media is where most travelers discover their next destination but going from a 30-second video or a saved folder of hundreds of posts to an ac more
Thunderbird at ASU Faculty Named Among World's Top Undergraduate Business Faculty
GLENDALE, Arizona, March 20 -- Arizona State University Thunderbird School of Global Management issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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Thunderbird at ASU faculty named among world's top undergraduate business faculty
Global recognition of Professor Euvin Naidoo highlights Thunderbird's commitment to leadership development
By Mary Hess
Euvin Naidoo, distinguished professor of practice for global accounting, risk and agility at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizon more
UL Lafayette Fellow Harnesses AI to Bring Historical Artifacts to Life
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, March 20 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news:
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UL Lafayette fellow harnesses AI to bring historical artifacts to life
Written by Dean Boudreaux
Almost a decade ago, Dr. Boisy Gene Pitre purchased his great-grandfather's 1959 Opelousas home and discovered a trove of old documents hidden inside the attic, all containing information about the Dixie Land Ranch, once a 1,000-acre farming operation in St. Landry Parish.
"Imagine thi more
UMSL Students Show Off Their Work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 20 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news:
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UMSL students show off their work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
By Steve Walentik
Jesse Bier, Lorah Crame, Bryanna Deatherage, Zoe Ellis, Greg Ketcherside, Karch Knipp, Allison Lendman, Lucy Roth, Samuel Voell and Kyliah Walker represented UMSL at the annual event on March 12.
A group of 10 students from the University of Missouri-St. Louis joined peers from more
UNC Pembroke Expands Civil Discourse Through College Debates & Discourse Alliance
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, March 20 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news:
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UNC Pembroke Expands Civil Discourse Through College Debates & Discourse Alliance
At a time when national conversations often grow louder and more divided, UNC Pembroke is creating space for something different -- structured, student-led debates where listening matters as much as speaking.
Recently, approximately 40 students gathered in Upchurch Auditorium for a Braver Angels-styl more
University of Michigan-Dearborn: Helping Stop Widespread Blackouts Before They Start
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 20 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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Helping stop widespread blackouts before they start
By Sarah Tuxbury
Graduate student Birva Sevak developed two artificial intelligence models to help electric grid operators understand current conditions and predict future failures.
Let's say it's winter outside with freezing temperatures and blizzard-like conditions. Then the power goes out -- and it stays out for days throughout t more
University Partnering to Bring Agriculture Technology Startups and Event to Nevada
RENO, Nevada, March 20 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news:
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University partnering to bring agriculture technology startups and event to Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno will host major 'AgriTech' event May 13-14 at its Extension office in Las Vegas
Claudene Wharton
As the world is faced with the challenge of feeding more people with less resources and more difficult climatic conditions, the agriculture industry is increasingly looking to innovation and technology to more
White House Fact Sheet: Delivering for American Workers
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on March 19, 2026:
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President Donald J. Trump Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance for the Benefit of All Americans
DELIVERING FOR AMERICAN WORKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met at the White House and announced new initiatives to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance, enhance economic security, and bolster deterrence to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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A better method for identifying overconfident large language models
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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A better method for identifying overconfident large language models
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Large language models (LLMs) can generate credible but inaccurate responses, so researchers have developed uncertainty quantification methods to check the reliability of predictions. One popular method involves submitting the same prompt multiple times to see if the model generates the same answer.
But this me more
A USC Doctoral Student Solves a Longstanding Problem in Quantum Cryptography
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A USC Doctoral Student Solves a Longstanding Problem in Quantum Cryptography
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Imagine you have written the core logic of a video game and want to share it with artists and designers to bring it to life. You could hand them the full source code, but if anyone in that chain is malicious, they could steal it, modify it, and sell it as their own. What you rea more
AASA and Day of AI Launch National Leadership & Innovation Fellowship Focused on AI and the Future of Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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AASA and Day of AI Launch National Leadership & Innovation Fellowship Focused on AI and the Future of Learning
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School superintendents will mentor high-school students from across the country at a three-day workshop in Boston, MA in July to create a National AI Policy for the responsible, productive, and ethical use of AI in public schools.
Alexand more
AECOM awarded position on $151-billion U.S. MDA SHIELD contract
LOS ANGELES, California, March 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM awarded position on $151-billion U.S. MDA SHIELD contract
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DALLAS (March 19, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it was awarded a position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. With a ceiling more
Bluefly.io Backs NIST Cybersecurity Initiative with New AI Security Standards and Protocols
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Bluefly.io, LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in support of its Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Security Initiative (CAISI). The letter outlines two projects created by Bluefly.io aimed at addressing key security considerations in the deployment of artificial intelligence agents: the Open Standard for Software Agents (OSSA) and the Decentralized Universal Agent Discovery Protocol (DUADP).
The more
CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group Raises Concerns Over Proposed Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2027. In the letter, the TTAG expresses concerns about the potential impacts of the proposed changes on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) enrollment, affordability and the sustainability of revenue within Indian/Tribal/Urban (I/T/U) health systems. more
Data Center Physical Infrastructure Market Reaches $10.9 Billion in 4Q 2025, Up 20 Percent Y/Y, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, March 19 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Data Center Physical Infrastructure Market Reaches $10.9 Billion in 4Q 2025, Up 20 Percent Y/Y, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - March 19, 2026 - According to a new report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications more
Duke University: Report Outlines Framework for University's Engagement With AI
DURHAM, North Carolina, March 19 (TNSrep) -- Duke University issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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Report Outlines Framework for University's Engagement with AI
As the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence raises urgent challenges for higher education, a new report from the AI at Duke Steering Committee outlines a strategic framework to guide future investments and initiatives in AI while enhancing Duke's role in advancing responsible and human-centered AI innovation.
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EXIM Chairman Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee on Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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EXIM Chairman Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee on Reauthorization
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 18th, President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) John Jovanovic testified before the House Financial Services Committee during a hearing entitled, "Oversight of the Export-Import Bank." The hearing focused on the Bank's reauthorization and the imp more
Fordham Law's Neuroscience and Law Center Celebrates a Decade of Groundbreaking Research
BRONX, New York, March 19 (TNSxrep) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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Fordham Law's Neuroscience and Law Center Celebrates a Decade of Groundbreaking Research
By Anna Currell
When Fordham Law launched its Neuroscience and Law Center in 2015, it entered largely uncharted territory as it explored an under-researched intersection of neuroscience and criminal court proceedings. A decade later, the Center's research database has grown more than more
Generative AI improves a wireless vision system that sees through obstructions
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Generative AI improves a wireless vision system that sees through obstructions
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MIT researchers have spent more than a decade studying techniques that enable robots to find and manipulate hidden objects by "seeing" through obstacles. Their methods utilize surface-penetrating wireless signals that reflect off concealed items.
Now, the researchers are leveraging generative artifi more
Generative AI Tools in Higher Ed
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 19 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Generative AI Tools in Higher Ed
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Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research team examine ethical and methodological use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars Patricia Akojie, Ph.D., Marlene Blake, Ph.D., and Louise Underdahl, Ph.D. have published new research exploring how generative artificial in more
Gillings School leads inaugural 'Datathon' to explore new ways AI can generate public health solutions
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, March 19 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings School leads inaugural 'Datathon' to explore new ways AI can generate public health solutions
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This month, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Public Health (CAIPH) at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health led its first ever AI and Public Health Showcase and Datathon. This three-day event united industry experts, academi more
How UA Little Rock is Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 19 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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How UA Little Rock is Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Workforce
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how work is conducted across industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to marketing and finance. While headlines often focus on fears that automation will replace workers, experts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock say the reality is more complex - a more
Hungary: RSF asks opposition party Tisza to send strong signal in favour of media freedom if it wins election
PARIS, France, March 19 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Hungary: RSF asks opposition party Tisza to send strong signal in favour of media freedom if it wins election
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One month ahead of Hungary's parliamentary election -which will determine the future of media freedom in the European Union -Reporters Without Borders (RSF) met with the country's media community and opposition party. The NGO calls on the Tisza party -if it wins the election -to more
Intel Announces 2026 EPIC Supplier Award Recipients
SANTA CLARA, California, March 19 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Announces 2026 EPIC Supplier Award Recipients
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Intel today announced the recipients of the 2026 Intel EPIC Supplier Award, honoring suppliers that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence across Intel's global value chain. As the company delivers product leadership and wo more
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Stop AI Chatbots from Impersonating Doctors, Lawyers & Licensed Professionals
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Stop AI Chatbots from Impersonating Doctors, Lawyers & Licensed Professionals
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Washington, D.C. - With vulnerable users increasingly being influenced by artificial intelligence, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced legislation to prohibit AI chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals in the medical, legal, and financial fields.
The CHATBOT Act (H.R. 7985) a more
Lowering Solvency Standards Will Push Banks Closer to Failure
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Lowering Solvency Standards Will Push Banks Closer to Failure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Federal banking regulators today proposed to reduce solvency standards for the nation's banks, changing what they call "regulatory capital rules." Bartlett Naylor, economist for Public Citizen, released the following statement:
"With private credit markets cratering, AI transforming the workforce, and Trump' more
Miller School of Medicine Researchers Build Real-World Model of Alzheimer's Risk
MIAMI, Florida, March 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Miller School of Medicine Researchers Build Real-World Model of Alzheimer's Risk
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A new research platform integrates health records, social data and analytics to reveal how chronic conditions shape Alzheimer's disease risk and progression.
As Alzheimer's disease and related dementias continue to rise alongside an aging population, researchers are confronting a central challenge. more
National Geographic Society Partners with Amazon Web Services to Bring the Society's Historic Assets into the Future
SEATTLE, Washington, March 19 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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National Geographic Society Partners with Amazon Web Services to Bring the Society's Historic Assets into the Future
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 19, 2026) -The National Geographic Society and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced today a joint effort to centralize the Society's assets, supporting its 138-year legacy of exploration and discovery. A major focus will be migrating nearly 15 peta more
NERC Gives a Grim Assessment of Long-Term Reliability
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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NERC Gives a Grim Assessment of Long-Term Reliability
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1 The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) released its long-term assessment and projects a grim outlook based on current utility plans that are focused on retiring firm capacity and adding weather-dependent renewable capacity.
2 Huge projected demand increases, combined with the increasing re more
New issue of Loglines highlights digital transformation, data acumen
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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New issue of Loglines highlights digital transformation, data acumen
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This year's first issue of the Defense Logistics Agency's Loglines magazine is now available.
"This issue of Loglines is dedicated to a topic at the very heart of our modernization efforts: digital transformation and data acumen," DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly said in the director's message. "In t more
Ohio House Financial Institutions Committee Holds Hearings on Elder Fraud Protections and Crypto Kiosks
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 -- The Ohio Bankers League issued the following news on March 18, 2026:
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Ohio House Financial Institutions Committee Holds Hearings on Elder Fraud Protections (HB 560) and Crypto Kiosks (HB 648)
The House Financial Institutions Committee is meeting this afternoon to consider two OBL supported measures focused on fraud prevention and consumer protection - HB 560, the Protect Our Parents Act, and HB 648, the ELDER Act (Digital Asset Kiosks/Crypto ATMs). OBL is enga more
Padfield's updated UK copyright manual for archivists and records managers
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Padfield's updated UK copyright manual for archivists and records managers
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CHICAGO -Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, the new seventh edition of " Padfield on Copyright for Archivists and Records Managers " uniquely outlines copyright law in the UK with special reference to unpublished materials such as maps, legal records, records more
Pallone Urges FERC to Act as NJ Electricity Prices Surge, Warns Residents Face Another Spike
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Urges FERC to Act as NJ Electricity Prices Surge, Warns Residents Face Another Spike
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-With electricity costs climbing across New Jersey, House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is pressing federal regulators to step in before ratepayers are hit with another increase.
In a letter sent today to Federal Energy Regulatory Commiss more
Paragon Technology Solutions, Staffin Cyber Risk Associates Warn NIST of Emerging Security Risks in Expanding AI Agent Technologies
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Paragon Technology Solutions Inc., alongside Staffin Cyber Risk Associates Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology outlining critical security considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) agents. As the capabilities of AI agents continue to expand, the organizations express concern over the unique security threats these technologies pose, particularly regarding enterprise deployment and governance.
The more
Rep. Hageman Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Sens. Wicker, Welch to Examine Use of AI Speech-to-Text Technologies in Federal Courts
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Hageman Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Sens. Wicker, Welch to Examine Use of AI Speech-to-Text Technologies in Federal Courts
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman introduced the Research and Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts Act of 2026 with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., U.S. Senator Peter Welch, D-Vt. This bipartisan legislation establish more
Sameera Fazili, Andrew Hammond, Kyla Scanlon, and Joel Thayer Join Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator as Senior Fellows
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 19 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Sameera Fazili, Andrew Hammond, Kyla Scanlon, and Joel Thayer Join Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator as Senior Fellows
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Growing its expertise in economic policy, the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator (VPA) today announced the addition of four new senior fellows: Sameera Fazili, Andrew Hammond, Kyla Scanlon, and Joel Thayer. Fazili will work on a project on supply chain crises and resilience, while Hammond will more
School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation Students represent Hampton University at Lockheed Martin's 9th Annual Ethics in Engineering Case Competition
HAMPTON, Virginia, March 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation Students represent Hampton University at Lockheed Martin's 9th Annual Ethics in Engineering Case Competition
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Hampton, VA - From February 23 - 25, 2026, Lockheed Martin welcomed students from colleges and universities across the United States to its corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, for the 9th annual Ethics in Engineering Competition. The event, wh more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good morning. Yesterday at Dover Air Force Base, President Trump, the chairman and I stood in solemn silence as heroes came home. Flag-draped caskets, we honored them. We grieved with their families and we listened. What I heard through tears, through hugs, throu more
SEMICON China 2026 to Highlight Strategic Opportunities in the Era of AI and Trillion-Dollar Market Growth
MILPITAS, California, March 19 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON China 2026 to Highlight Strategic Opportunities in the Era of AI and Trillion-Dollar Market Growth
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SHANGHAI - March 19, 2026 - SEMICON China 2026, co-located with FPD China 2026, will gather industry visionaries and leaders from March 25-27 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre to more
Sentara Health Radiology division recognized for AI quality assurance
NORFOLK, Virginia, March 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara Health Radiology division recognized for AI quality assurance
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The radiology program of Virginia-based Sentara Health has been identified by the American College of Radiology as a Recognized Center for Healthcare AI. ARCH-AI is the first international quality assurance program for artificial intelligence used in radiology facilities.
The program, launched in 2024, recognizes more
Stony Brook University Endowed Presidential Professor Eden Figueroa to Lead New Quantum Institute
STONY BROOK, New York, March 19 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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Stony Brook University Endowed Presidential Professor Eden Figueroa to Lead New Quantum Institute
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The Quantum Institute will catalyze and accelerate an investment of $300 million from NY State and the SUNY system to empower interdisciplinary quantum research.
STONY BROOK, NY - March 18, 2026 - The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) more
Sylvester Brings Life-Saving Colorectal Cancer Screening to South Florida Firefighters
MIAMI, Florida, March 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Brings Life-Saving Colorectal Cancer Screening to South Florida Firefighters
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is bringing advanced colorectal cancer screening directly to South Florida firefighters, using research-driven outreach, AI-assisted colonoscopy and coordinated care to detect cancer earlier and save lives.
As a South Florida firefighter exposed to dangero more
Temple hosts universitywide symposium on data science and AI
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple hosts universitywide symposium on data science and AI
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Researchers from all 17 schools and colleges gathered on Thursday, March 12, for a series of discussions about data science, AI, and the technologies' growing impact on higher education and society.
On the topic of data science and artificial intelligence, Temple University's Sunil Wattal makes a bold claim: You can love it. You can be ske more
Trademark classification goes agentic with USPTO's announcement of "Class ACT" assistant
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Trademark classification goes agentic with USPTO's announcement of "Class ACT" assistant
New agency AI tool cuts classification prep from 5 months to 5 minutes.
ALEXANDRIA, VA- Today, America's Branding Agency, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), announced the release of a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) agent that handles some of the more
UC San Diego Tool Teaching Code to 25 Million is Even More Critical in Age of AI
LA JOLLA, California, March 19 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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A UC San Diego Tool Teaching Code to 25 Million is Even More Critical in Age of AI
Philip Guo's research-driven Python Tutor has powered hundreds of millions of code visualizations since 2010 -- and new long-term impact recognition highlights why it still matters today
Key Takeaways
* UC San Diego cognitive scientist Philip Guo created Python Tutor, a free tool that makes code "v more
UCF Researchers Receive Meta Support to Study Motor Learning in EMG-Based Interfaces
ORLANDO, Florida, March 19 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Researchers Receive Meta Support to Study Motor Learning in EMG-Based Interfaces
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UCF researchers are partnering with Meta Platforms Inc. to study how people learn to control digital systems using muscle signals, work that could improve human-computer interaction in virtual and augmented environments.
Supported by a gift from Meta, the two-year project uses electromyographic (EMG)-based hu more
Why Poison Centers - Not AI - Are Safest for Helping with Potential Poisonings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 19 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Why Poison Centers - Not AI - Are Safest for Helping with Potential Poisonings
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When a potential poisoning occurs, calling UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center is faster - and safer - than relying on artificial intelligence or an internet search.
"Calls to the poison center are answered by healthcare providers specially trained to help in any poison emergency. They provide the cal more
Wicker, Welch, Hageman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Examine Use of AI Speech-to-Text Technologies in Federal Courts
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Wicker, Welch, Hageman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Examine Use of AI Speech-to-Text Technologies in Federal Courts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY-AL) today introduced the Research and Oversight of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts Act of 2026, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to establis more
Zhou Lin Named 2026 Cottrell Scholar
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 19 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Zhou Lin Named 2026 Cottrell Scholar
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Zhou Lin, assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Natural Sciences, is one of 24 outstanding teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics and astronomy recently named as recipients of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA)'s 2026 Cottrell Scholar Awards.
Cottrell Scholars are chosen through a rigorous peer-review process of applic more
AECOM named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the tenth year
LOS ANGELES, California, March 18 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the tenth year
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DALLAS (March 18, 2026) -AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced today that it has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies(r) by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. A more
GSA and NIST Partner to Boost AI Evaluation Science in Federal Procurement
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA and NIST Partner to Boost AI Evaluation Science in Federal Procurement
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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Center for AI Standards and Innovation announced a joint effort to strengthen how the federal government evaluates artificial intelligence models and services.
The partnership will support USAi, GSA more
Mount Sinai Study Identifies Inflammatory Immune Pathway Driving Immunotherapy Resistance in Bladder Cancer
NEW YORK, March 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Study Identifies Inflammatory Immune Pathway Driving Immunotherapy Resistance in Bladder Cancer
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center have discovered a biological pathway that helps explain why some bladder cancers do not respond well to immunotherapy. Their findings, published in Cancer Discovery ( 10.1158 more
Indiana University-Northwest: Neuroscience Major Presents Work on Alzheimer's Early Detection
GARY, Indiana, March 17 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news:
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Neuroscience major presents work on Alzheimer's early detection
IU Northwest student credits success for participation in student research program, Datawiz-IN
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Alzheimer's disease is all too common in the United States, with many people knowing someone with the diagnosis. Thankfully, new Alzheimer's research is frequently being published, including studies on early detection.
Mina Mahmood, more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13180) on March 10, 2026, by environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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H.R. 4776, Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), as Passed by the House
H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) as engrossed in the House of Repre more
Impact of Generative AI on Labor Markets - Frameworks Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13182) on March 10, 2026, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker:
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The Impact of Generative AI on Labor Markets: Frameworks
Rapid advancements in the capability and availability of artificial intelligence (AI) - particularly of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), a subset of AI that can generate new content - have been accompanied by concerns that thes more
Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 & Retroactivity for Benefit Applications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13181) on March 10, 2026, by social policy analyst Zhe Li:
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Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 and Retroactivity for Benefit Applications
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA, P.L. 118-273), signed into law on January 5, 2025, repealed two Social Security provisions - the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provis more
India-U.S. - Major Arms Transfers & Military Exercises Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12438) on March 10, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt:
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India-U.S.: Major Arms Transfers and Military Exercises
In October 2025, India's defense minister - in the course of inking a third 10-year defense framework agreement with the United States - called defense "the major pillar" of bilateral ties. The latest pact, meant to strengthen "interopera more
National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10784) on March 10, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This Insight evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the Treasury and the current financial situation of the NFIP. On February 10, 2025, the NFIP bo more
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration FY2026 Budget Request & Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13024) on March 12, 2026, by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) FY2026 Budget Request and Appropriations
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an agency in the Department of Commerce. NOAA's stated mission is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather more
U.S. Military Operations Against Iran - Munitions & Missile Defense Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12668) on March 12, 2026, by defense policy analysts Hannah D. Dennis and Daniel M. Gettinger:
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Congress has expressed interest in the status of the U.S. military's inventories of munitions (e.g., ammunition, bombs, missiles, torpedoes, anti-aircraft weapons, missile interceptors). Since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) on March 11, 2026, by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM) (P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - The Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12782) on March 11, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Offshore Energy Agency Appropriations, FY2025
Three entities in the Department of the Interior (DOI) share responsibility for managing the nation's ocean energy resources on almost 2.5 billion acres of the U.S. outer continental shelf (OCS). The Bureau of Ocean Energy Man more
Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10799) on March 11, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard:
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Prospects for U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Energy Cooperation
The 119th Congress may engage the Trump Administration with regard to U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia's National Project for Atomic Energy and proposals for U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy coop more
Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11402) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann:
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Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance
In 2025 the Trump Administration took a number of actions that could affect the continued development and use of renewable energy resources, especially offshore wind energy projects. These actions, which incl more
Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12667) on March 11, 2026, by cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran:
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The Trump Administration's Cyber Strategy
On March 6, 2026, the White House released President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America (the strategy). The document builds upon earlier cyber-related actions and describe the Administration's policies and postures on cybersecurity. This Insight describes more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on March 10, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: China's Political System
The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) is the only Communist Party-led state among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and among the G-20 major economies. As Congress has intensified its focus on China o more
FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13177) on March 9, 2026, by environmental policy specialists Jonathan L. Ramseur and Elena H. Humphreys.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2026 Appropriations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Programs
Many policymakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the condition of the nation's local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and th more
Interest Rate Caps on Credit Cards - Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12861) on March 10, 2026, by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Interest Rate Caps on Credit Cards: Policy Issues
While the cost of financial services is a perennial topic of congressional debate, Congress has recently paid particular attention to the costs associated with credit cards, one of the most popular payme more
Prescription Drug Importation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11056) on March 10, 2026, by health policy specialist Amanda K. Sarata:
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Prescription Drug Importation
In the context of rising drug prices, commercial and personal importation of prescription drugs from other countries at lower prices is often a subject of discussion. Generally, the importation or reimportation of a prescription drug that does not meet Federal Food, Drug more
Security of Weapons of Mass Destruction-Related Materials in the Iran Conflict Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12666) on March 9, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Security of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)-Related Materials in the Iran Conflict: Considerations for Congress
As U.S. military operations in Iran continue, Congress may examine how U.S. and partner forces plan to address potential loss of control by Iranian authorities of weapons of mass des more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on March 10, 2026, by Military Ground Forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army design more
Decennial Census of Population & Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12909) on March 9, 2026, American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl.
Here are excerpts:
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The Decennial Census of Population and Housing: An Overview
Every decade in the year ending with "0," the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the decennial census of population and housing. The decennial census is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, in order more
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13175) on March 9, 2026, by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is an agency within the Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347, dated September 5, 2025. The DPAA's stated mission is to "provide th more
Foreign Agents Registration Act - Foreign Principal Locations & Activities in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13176) on March 9, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): Foreign Principal Locations and Activities in the United States
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621) requires foreign agents (i.e., individuals and groups) doing political, advocacy, or representational work in the more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) on March 9, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established high more
U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12421) on March 9, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) System
Background
Protecting high-value military sites against enemy cruise missile (CM), uncrewed aerial system (UAS), and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) attacks has long been an more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
14 Former Immigration Judges Urge Withdrawal of Rule Limiting Appeals Process
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- A group of 14 former appellate immigration judges submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule issued by the Executive Office for Immigration Review that would alter the administrative appeals process in immigration cases.
The former judges, who served on the Board of Immigration Appeals from 2015 to 2025, contend that the IFR threatens the integrity of the appeals process, which they emphasize is vital for ensuring fair ou more
4 Environmental Groups Oppose EPA Plan to Approve Coal Ash Pond Liner In Arizona
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Earthjustice, To Nizhoni Ani, Dine Water Rights Coalition and Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposal to approve an alternate liner demonstration for a coal ash evaporation pond at the Coronado Generating Station in Arizona.
The letter highlights that SRP's proposal contradicts established regulatory procedures and lacks sufficient justification based on the existing scientific and technical evidence. more
504 Democratic Club Opposes DOE Plan to Weaken Accessibility Protections
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The 504 Democratic Club, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed regulatory changes that would undermine critical accessibility protections for individuals with disabilities. The club contends that these proposed changes would dramatically affect access to federally funded buildings, which they argue is a fundamental civil right.
In its letter, the 504 Club highlights that the proposed modif more
AARP Urges CMS to Reconsider Marketplace Proposals Impacting Older Adults
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- AARP, an organization representing 125 million Americans aged 50 and older and their families, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services detailing support for certain regulations while expressing concerns over others proposed under the Affordable Care Act. The letter highlights potential risks that could affect the affordability and accessibility of health insurance for older adults.
AARP emphasized the importance of protecting more
Access Living Urges DOE to Maintain Accessibility Standards for New Construction
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Access Living has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to accessibility regulations critical for federally funded buildings. The organization argues that the proposed rule would eliminate vital standards ensuring new construction is accessible to individuals with disabilities, jeopardizing civil rights and community integration.
The proposed direct final rule aims to rescind an existing requirement that mandates acc more
Advocacy Institute Opposes DOE Proposal to Roll Back Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Advocacy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed direct final rules concerning nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
The proposed changes would eliminate crucial sections of the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Docket Number 2025-0015 seeks to remove the requirement that new construction be entirely accessible, while Docket Number 2025-0024 targets pr more
AFL-CIO Criticizes Proposed Changes to Affordable Care Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to proposed changes within the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that aim to establish payment and benefit parameters for the Affordable Care Act for 2027. The AFL-CIO, representing over 15 million workers nationwide, argues that these modifications would exacerbate existing i more
Alzheimer's Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed CMS Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) have issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing their concerns regarding proposed changes to the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The organizations, dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and advocating for improved care standards, highlighted the potential negative impacts of these changes on patients and fami more
American Bar Association Raises Concerns Over Immigration Review Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The American Bar Association (ABA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Executive Office for Immigration Review voicing objections to the interim final rule (IFR) titled "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals." The proposed changes, which alter key aspects of administrative appellate review, are seen by the ABA as detrimental to due process and the integrity of immigration proceedings.
The letter highlights that the IFR would significantly mod more
American Nurses Association Urges CMS to Ensure Network Adequacy and Affordable Care
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The American Nurses Association (ANA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for robust provisions in the upcoming Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The ANA emphasizes the role of nurses in the healthcare system and the necessity for the agency to adopt measures that enhance patient access to trusted healthcare providers.
In its correspondence, the ANA outlines essential reforms to improve network more
American Psychiatric Association Supports Maternal Mortality Review Information Application Data Collection to Address Maternal Mortality
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing support for the continuation of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA). The association, representing over 39,200 psychiatric physicians, emphasizes the connection between maternal mental health and mortality, advocating that addressing these issues benefits families across the U.S.
According to the letter, t more
Americans for Medical Progress Advocates Performance-Based Standards for Dog Breeding Care
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding the agency's Request for Information on potential updates to the care standards for breeding female dogs and the exercise and socialization of dogs. AMP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting biomedical research through promoting accurate understanding of animal use, emphasized the importance of flex more
Americans for Medical Progress Urges Flexible Standards for Care of Breeding Female Dogs
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Americans for Medical Progress (AMP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing biomedical research, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The letter addresses potential updates to standards governing the care of breeding female dogs and the exercise and socialization of dogs used within purpose-bred breeding programs that supply animals for biomedical research.
AMP highlights that more
Arc Montgomery County Opposes DOE Plan To Remove Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Arc Montgomery County, Derwood, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The concerns revolve around the impact of these changes on accessibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly regarding new construction and existing facilities.
The nonprofit's opposition highlights that the proposed direct final rules, spe more
Association for Clinical Oncology Warns CMS Rule Could Harm Cancer Patients and Coverage Access
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Association for Clinical Oncology submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services raising concerns that a proposed rule on health coverage standards could increase costs and reduce access to care for cancer patients.
ASCO, which represents over 50,000 health care professionals specializing in cancer treatment, diagnosis, and prevention, argues that the proposed modifications to catastrophic plans could worsen financial and access bar more
Autistic Self Advocacy Network Opposes Cuts to Disability Access Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed regulations that would eliminate crucial accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
The ASAN argues that the proposed rules threaten vital provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, specifically those ensuring accessible construction and transition plans for existing facilities. According to the organizat more
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Urges Action on Proposed Health Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Department of Health and Human Services' proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2027. In the letter, BIO highlights several concerns surrounding the regulation of cost-sharing mechanisms and essential health benefits that could significantly impact patient access to necessary medications and treatments.
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Bluefly.io Backs NIST Cybersecurity Initiative with New AI Security Standards and Protocols
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Bluefly.io, LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in support of its Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Security Initiative (CAISI). The letter outlines two projects created by Bluefly.io aimed at addressing key security considerations in the deployment of artificial intelligence agents: the Open Standard for Software Agents (OSSA) and the Decentralized Universal Agent Discovery Protocol (DUADP).
The more
Cal-TASH Voices Opposition to Proposed Changes in Disability Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Cal-TASH has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes that would eliminate key provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The organization argues that rescinding these regulations would infringe on the civil rights of people with disabilities and escalate barriers to access in federally assisted programs.
The letter addresses two specific docket numbers: DOE-HQ-2025-0015, which proposes to more
Center for Independent Living Board Member Opposes DOE Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Cheryl Clinkenbeard, board member at the Center for Independent Living, Berkeley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to Section 504 regulations governing accessibility in federally funded programs and facilities.
The letter emphasizes that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is crucial in safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities, underscoring that changes to these regulations could have de more
CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group Raises Concerns Over Proposed Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for 2027. In the letter, the TTAG expresses concerns about the potential impacts of the proposed changes on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) enrollment, affordability and the sustainability of revenue within Indian/Tribal/Urban (I/T/U) health systems. more
Colorado Division of Insurance Voices Concerns Over Proposed Federal Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Colorado Division of Insurance has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP). The letter highlights several regulatory proposals, outlining fears that these could undermine state authority over health insurance markets, which Colorado believes is essential for maintaining stability.
While the Colorado Division acknowledges more
Concerns Raised Over MRNA COVID-19 Vaccines as Potential Bioweapons
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- A public comment letter submitted by former Health Canada scientist Dr. Marian Laderoute to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ignited controversy regarding the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The letter claims that the vaccines, particularly the Pfizer-BioNTech product, are responsible for serious adverse effects and have paradoxically contributed to the emergence of dangerous medical conditions rather than providing immunity as intended.
Dr. Laderoute, with ov more
Connecticut State Dental Association Urges CMS to Maintain Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposal that would prevent issuers from including routine adult dental services as part of the Essential Health Benefits (EHB) framework. The CSDA advocates for the inclusion of these services, emphasizing the importance of oral health in overall well-being and its impact on individuals' quality of life.
The org more
Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Opposes DOE Plan To Roll Back Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in strong opposition to proposed Direct Final Rules that could dismantle critical accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. This coalition is composed of major national organizations advocating for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in all sectors of society.
In their letter, the CCD highlights grave concerns re more
Delta Dental Advocates for Change in Adult Dental Benefits Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization expressed support for the prohibition on including adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit by medical qualified health plans.
In the letter, Delta Dental emphasized that the proposed change aligns more closely with the Affordable Care Act, which desi more
Delta Dental Of Arkansas Supports CMS Proposal on Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Arkansas has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) supporting the proposed prohibition on adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit (EHB) in the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization emphasizes alignment with the Affordable Care Act's original intent, which specifically defined only pediatric dental and vision benefits as EHBs.
In the letter, Delta Dental of Ar more
Delta Dental of Illinois Supports Proposed Changes to Adult Dental Benefits in Insurance Plans
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Illinois has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization expressed support for the proposal's prohibition on the inclusion of adult dental benefits by medical qualified health plans (QHPs) as an essential health benefit.
In the letter, Delta Dental of Illinois noted that this proposed change aligns more closely with the intent more
Delta Dental of Iowa Supports Proposed Rule on Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Iowa submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. In the letter, the organization expressed support for the proposed prohibition on including adult dental benefits as an essential health benefit (EHB) by medical qualified health plans (QHPs).
The letter underscores alignment with the Affordable Care Act, which designates only pediatric dental and vis more
Delta Dental of Massachusetts Supports Proposed Changes to Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Massachusetts submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services supporting a proposed rule that would prohibit adult dental benefits from being included as an essential health benefit in medical qualified health plans.
In the letter, Delta Dental expressed agreement with CMS's assessment that limiting adult dental benefits to pediatric dentistry and vision services simplifies the current regulatory landscape. They pointed o more
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Supports Proposed Changes to Adult Dental Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Oklahoma has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The proposed rule aims to prohibit the inclusion of adult dental benefits by medical Qualified Health Plans as an essential health benefit.
In the letter, Delta Dental of Oklahoma expressed strong support for the proposed changes. The organization believes that this approach aligns more accura more
Delta Dental Supports Proposal to Exclude Adult Dental Benefits From Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of North Carolina has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization expressed support for the proposal's prohibition of adult dental benefits by medical Qualified Health Plans as an essential health benefit.
In the letter, Delta Dental emphasized that the proposed rule aligns more accurately with the Affordable Care Act's design, which c more
Delta Dental Urges CMS to Finalize Prohibition on Adult Dental Benefits as Essential Health Benefit
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Delta Dental of Oregon and Alaska has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization expressed support for the proposed prohibition on the inclusion of adult dental benefits by medical Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) as an essential health benefit (EHB).
Delta Dental argues that this proposed change aligns more closely with the intention of the A more
Disability Rights Group Opposes DOE Plan to Remove Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Disability Rights Ohio has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed rules that would rescind key provisions of regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential negative impact on accessibility for individuals with disabilities across federally assisted programs and activities.
The proposed rules identified under docket numbers DOE-HQ-2025-001 more
Disability Rights New Mexico Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Disability Rights New Mexico has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed changes regarding accessibility regulations for federally assisted programs. The organization is concerned about the potential impact of the proposed rules that could significantly weaken protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The public comment letter addresses proposals outlined in Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and more
Duval Family Health Center Urges CMS to Protect Adult Dental Benefits, Community Provider Standards for 2027
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Duval Family Health Center, Jacksonville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed changes in the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The organization is advocating for the continuation of state flexibility to include adult dental services as an Essential Health Benefit (EHB) and the retention of the current 35 percent Essential Community Provider (ECP) participation requirement.
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Endependence Center Voices Opposition to DOE's Proposed Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Endependence Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed amendments that would rescind vital regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
In the letter, the organization asserts that the proposed rules would remove essential components of the Department of Energy's guidelines that ensure full accessibility in new construction and renovations, as well as eliminate requirements for existing more
Environmental Technology Council Submits Input to EPA on E-Manifest Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Environmental Technology Council (ETC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding charge questions and proposed topics for discussion at a future e-Manifest industry conference. This submission comes in response to the agency's solicitation for public input as outlined in the Federal Register earlier this month.
As a leading trade association representing numerous commercial firms engaged in the recycling, treatment, a more
Genentech Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Rule Affecting State Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Genentech Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services concerning the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The company highlighted concerns regarding a proposal that would require states to defray costs of state-mandated benefits included in their Essential Health Benefits benchmark plan.
The biotechnology firm noted that the proposed rule could create unfunded mandates for states that may already h more
Georgians for a Healthy Future Express Concerns Over Proposed Health Coverage Rule
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Georgians for a Healthy Future has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns regarding the recently proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The letter outlines objections to provisions that are seen as detrimental to affordability and access to health coverage in Georgia.
The advocacy organization, which promotes healthcare access and consumer protection, argues that the proposed rule pre more
Hawaii Dental Service Supports CMS Proposal to Exclude Adult Dental Benefits from Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Hawaii Dental Service has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. The organization emphasizes its commitment to promoting oral health and supporting Hawaii families through efforts aligned with this mission.
In its letter, Hawaii Dental Service expresses strong support for the proposal's prohibition on including adult dental benefits within medical Qualified He more
HIV Medicine Association Voices Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Affordable Care Act Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns regarding the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. HIVMA emphasizes that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been pivotal in enhancing coverage and health outcomes for people living with HIV.
The association highlights that insurance coverage is linked to increased HIV viral suppression rates, making the ACA more
Institute for Women's Policy Research Urges CDC to Continue Maternal Mortality Data Collection Program to Address U.S. Health Disparities
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocating for the continuation of data collection through the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA). The organization underscored the crucial role of the MMRIA in addressing the alarming rates of maternal mortality in the United States and highlighted the significant racial disparities associated with pregnancy- more
Insurance Marketing Coalition Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Affordable Care Act Marketing Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Insurance Marketing Coalition (IMC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding the proposed rule concerning the Health Insurance Marketplaces and marketing standards. The IMC emphasizes the importance of ethical marketing and believes that clear regulations are essential for the continued success of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The IMC commends CMS for its goals aimed at enhancing program inte more
Johnson & Johnson Urges Federal Action to Enhance Patient Access to Health Care Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calling for reforms to improve patient access to essential health care services. The letter addresses concerns regarding proposed payment parameters for 2027 and the Basic Health Program, urging immediate federal action to mitigate harmful practices by insurers and improve the affordability of medications.
The company emphasizes the necessity for action agai more
Justice In Aging Voices Concerns Over 2027 Health Coverage Proposals
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Justice in Aging has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to several proposals included in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP). The advocacy organization highlights the detrimental potential impacts on the affordability and reliability of health coverage for vulnerable populations.
In its letter, Justice in Aging argues that proposed changes could significantly undermine the quality more
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Kentucky Protection and Advocacy has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy (DOE) expressing opposition to proposed rule changes that could undermine accessibility for individuals with disabilities across the Commonwealth. The letter criticizes plans to rescind vital regulations that mandate accessibility in federally assisted programs and activities.
In the public comment letter, KY P&A outlined concerns that the proposed rules would eliminate cru more
Kidney Care Partners Raises Concerns Over Proposed Health Coverage Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Kidney Care Partners (KCP) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027, and Basic Health Program." KCP emphasizes the importance of patient choice, especially for individuals facing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
In its remarks, KCP appreciates efforts outlined in the Proposed more
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Urges DOE to Withdraw Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule that would rescind regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
In its letter, the Lawyers' Committee asserts that the DOE's direct final rule threatens to dismantle longstanding regulations that protect individuals from racial discrimination, particularly those who are part of marginalized commu more
National Corn Growers Association Supports USDA Petition for Pest-Resistant Maize
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service expressing support for a petition to extend nonregulated status for a genetically engineered maize variety. The petition, submitted by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., concerns maize engineered for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance, specifically the DP51291 maize strain designed to combat rootworm pes more
National Education Association Opposes Rescission of Disability Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The National Education Association (NEA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy voicing opposition against a recently proposed direct final rule that seeks to rescind crucial construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The NEA raises alarms regarding the implications of these potential regulatory changes, signaling that they may undermine efforts to foster inclusivity and accessibilit more
National Health Law Program Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Health Coverage Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. NHeLP clarified that they view high-quality, affordable healthcare as a fundamental human right.
In the letter, NHeLP emphasized that the proposed rule includes radical amendments that could undermine critical aspects of the Affordable Care more
National Nurses United Opposes CMS Proposal Citing Risks to Patient Access And Costs
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- National Nurses United submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposed rule on health insurance marketplace standards, arguing it would increase costs and reduce access to care for patients.
Among the primary concerns raised by NNU is the expansion of catastrophic coverage plans, which the organization believes would impose significant financial burdens on low-income families. The letter states that the proposed rule more
Nebraska Arts Council Opposes DOE Proposal to Eliminate Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Nebraska Arts Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rules that would remove longstanding accessibility requirements for federally assisted programs, arguing the changes would undermine protections for people with disabilities.
According to the council, the proposed rules aim to eliminate essential provisions that require compliance with access standards in new constructions and modifications. Specifically, the Ne more
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Opposes DOE's Proposed Rules on Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules that threaten to undermine civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities. The organization argues that the proposed rules, which include the rescinding of regulations related to nondiscrimination, could impact accessibility in federally assisted programs and activities.
The public comment letter was filed more
Ohio Farm Bureau Urges APHIS to Consider Veterinary Relationships in Dog Breeding Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, representing over 60,000 farm families in Ohio including those in the dog breeding sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The letter addresses APHIS's Request for Information under Docket No. APHIS-2025-1000 concerning regulatory standards affecting dog breeders.
The Ohio Farm Bureau emphasizes the importance of preserving the veterinary-patient rel more
Oley Foundation Urges CMS to Preserve Essential Nutrition Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Oley Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to maintain coverage for medically necessary nutrition therapies. The foundation advocates for the protection of state-required benefits that support patients with gastrointestinal disorders, oncology-related conditions and other complex medical issues.
In its communication to CMS, the Oley Foundation emphasizes that specialized enteral formulas are more
Paragon Technology Solutions, Staffin Cyber Risk Associates Warn NIST of Emerging Security Risks in Expanding AI Agent Technologies
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Paragon Technology Solutions Inc., alongside Staffin Cyber Risk Associates Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the National Institute of Standards and Technology outlining critical security considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) agents. As the capabilities of AI agents continue to expand, the organizations express concern over the unique security threats these technologies pose, particularly regarding enterprise deployment and governance.
The more
Paralyzed Veterans of America Urges DOE to Withdraw Accessibility Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes that could undermine accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities.
The proposed rules are part of the department's efforts to revise various regulations under Executive Order 142760, which aims to streamline regulatory practices. However, the PVA argues that these changes could severely limit access for disabled more
Paytient Technologies Urges CMS to Reform ACA Financial Tools for Improved Patient Care
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Paytient Technologies Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for reforms in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) program. The letter responds to CMS's recent notice regarding benefit and payment parameters for the 2027 ACA program year, emphasizing the potential of payment smoothing options to enhance individual market stability.
In its correspondence, Paytient underscored the importance of the federal medical more
Peninsula Community Collaborative Opposes Federal Plan to Expand Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Along U.S. Coastlines
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Peninsula Community Collaborative (PCC), a Dreammaker project of the Ink People, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to a recent proposal to expand oil and gas exploration and potential drilling along coastlines nationwide, including the northern coast of California. The PCC, dedicated to promoting the health and safety of communities on the Samoa Peninsula in Humboldt County, urged the Bureau of Ocean Ene more
Pfizer Urges CMS to Reevaluate Proposed Changes to Health Benefits Framework
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Pfizer Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's proposed rule regarding the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2027. Pfizer aims to safeguard patient access to crucial health benefits amid significant proposed changes in the administration's regulatory approach.
In the letter, Pfizer criticizes CMS's plan to categorize state-mandated benefits as offerings "in additio more
Point32Health Advocates for Beneficiary-Centric Reforms in Health Care Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Point32Health, a not-for-profit health and well-being organization based in Canton, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing aspects of the proposed benefits and payment parameters for 2027. The organization emphasizes the importance of ensuring that beneficiaries remain at the forefront of any proposed regulatory changes.
In its correspondence, Point32Health articulates its support for a recali more
Rainbow Energy Center & Great River Energy Support EPA Reconsideration of Coal Ash Compliance Standards
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rainbow Energy Center and Great River Energy have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Proposed Approval of the CCR Part B Alternate Liner Demonstration Application for the Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns, Arizona. The companies express their appreciation for the agency's reconsideration of its previous denial related to compliance standards for coal combustion residuals (CCR).
In their letter, the more
RESOLVE: The National Infertility & Family Building Association Warns CMS Proposal Could Limit Access to Care
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services raising concerns that a proposed rule on health plan benefit standards could restrict access to fertility care.
In the letter delivered on March 10, 2026, RESOLVE commended the administration's efforts to reduce costs associated with fertility medications and enhance employee benefits but cautioned that the proposed rule' more
Salt River Project Seeks Reversal of EPA's Previous Denial on Evaporation Pond
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Tempe, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing appreciation for the agency's Proposed Approval of the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Part B Alternate Liner Demonstration Application concerning the SRP Coronado Generating Station's Evaporation Pond in Arizona.
EPA's 2025 Order mandated SRP to invest approximately $90 million in constructing ne more
Sempervirens Fund Opposes Proposed Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Plan Off California Coast
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sempervirens Fund, a conservation nonprofit focused on the preservation of coastal redwood forests, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to offer new oil and gas leases off the coast of California. The organization, dedicated to protecting California's unique ecosystems for over 125 years, argues that offshore drilling poses an unacceptable risk to the fragile coastal environment.
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Spectrum Support Opposes DOE Rule Changes, Citing Threats to Americans with Disabilities Act & Section 504 Protections
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Spectrum Support Inc. has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Energy's proposed direct final rules at Docket Numbers DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024. The organization asserts that these proposed changes threaten to undermine crucial elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and rescind vital regulatory frameworks mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The proposed rules aim to eliminate essential provisions requiring more
Utility Solid Waste Activities Group Supports EPA's Revised Decision on CCR Liner Approval
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (USWAG) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency applauding the agency's reconsideration of a prior denial regarding the Salt River Project's (SRP) proposed approval of an alternate liner demonstration application for its Coronado Generating Station evaporation pond located in Arizona. In the letter, USWAG expressed its support for the agency's decision to rescind the earlier denial made on more
W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Urges Swift Approval of EPA's Interstate Transport Plan Review
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency advocating for the rapid adoption of the agency's proposed rule under the Clean Air Act regarding the Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
In the letter, the West Virginia Office of the Attorney General outlined its direct stake in the matter, citing its previous experience with the more
Washington Association on Postsecondary Education & Disability Opposes Proposed Changes to Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (WAPED) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed changes in construction regulations that could adversely affect students with disabilities. WAPED asserts that the proposed regulations would rollback crucial protections and would threaten inclusive education standards built over decades.
In its letter, the organization emphasizes that any modi more
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'Bleeding Our Country Dry and Burning It at the Same Time': Albanese Government Greenlights 1,695 New Queensland Gas Wells Until 2081
SYDNEY, Australia, March 20 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news:
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"Bleeding our country dry and burning it at the same time": Albanese Government greenlights 1,695 new Queensland gas wells until 2081
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has slammed the Federal Government's decision to approve a massive gas expansion in Queensland, saying the decision prioritises corporate superprofits over our communities and climate.
The approval allows Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), a j more
'No More War Profits for Big Gas': Greenpeace Backs Government Signal on Taxing Gas Corporations
SYDNEY, Australia, March 20 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news:
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'No more war profits for Big Gas': Greenpeace backs Government signal on taxing gas corporations
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's department is considering options to tax the profits gas companies are making from the war in the Middle East, praising the move as strong leadership in a time of war, climate disruption and a cost of living crisis.
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Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN on War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN on War Powers Resolution
Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Booker's War Powers Resolution:
"Earlier this month, I voted for Senator Kaine's War Powers Resolution to end the President's war with Iran. Tonight, I voted for Senator Booker's War Powers Resolution to end the President's war with Iran.
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Australian P.M. Albanese Appoints Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator Amid Middle East Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the appointment of Anthea Harris as the Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator during a news conference in Hobart. Following a meeting of the National Cabinet, Albanese stated that the taskforce will coordinate between the Commonwealth and states to drive supply chain resilience and provide unified forward planning for fuel security.
The prime minister confirmed that the government has released 20% of diesel and fuel reser more
CAIR-NJ Held Press Conference With New Jersey Families Impacted by War in the Middle East, Calls on NJ Congressional Representatives to Demand End to War on Iran
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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CAIR-NJ Held Press Conference with New Jersey Families Impacted by War in the Middle East, Calls on NJ Congressional Representatives to Demand End to War on Iran
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today held a press conference with Iranian, Lebanese, and Pales more
Chairman Crawford Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on 2026 Annual Worldwide Threats Assessment
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Chairman Crawford Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on 2026 Annual Worldwide Threats Assessment
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing with Intelligence Community leadership to examine the annua more
Civilians Bear Brunt of Reckless War in the Middle East, Says Turk
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 20 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Civilians bear brunt of reckless war in the Middle East, says Turk
Almost three weeks since the US-Israel strikes on Iran commenced, the conflict continues to spread, with its toll disproportionately impacting civilians across the Middle East region and beyond, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. Attacks now appear to increasingly shift more
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President MacGuineas Testifies Before Senate Finance Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth released the following testimony by Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas from a March 11, 2026, hearing entitled "The Fiscal Outlook: 2027-2036":
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Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Smith, and Members of the subcommittee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss our nation's fiscal outlook.
I am Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsibl more
Conservation Council of Western Australia: Call for 25% Tax on Gas Exports First Step in Protecting Australian Economy and Environment From Gas Industry
WEST PERTH, Australia, March 20 -- The Conservation Council of Western Australia issued the following news release:
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Call for 25% tax on gas exports first step in protecting Australian economy and environment from gas industry
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has supported the call for a 25% levy on gas export profits, saying it "would be a first step in getting a fairer deal for all Australians and funding the transition to a safer, cheaper renewable energy future".
CCWA Executive more
Cyprus Presidency Debriefs European Parliament Committees on Priorities
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release:
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Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities
Ministers held a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council.
Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026.
Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee
On 26 January, Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fitiris highlighted more
DeLauro Statement on Reports That the Pentagon Wants $200 Billion for War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on Reports that the Pentagon Wants $200 Billion for War in Iran
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued a statement after the Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion for President Trump's war in Iran.
"With no clear objective, no apparent strategy, and no end i more
Demand Progress: Poll - Voters Believe Iran War Benefits Israel More Than U.S.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 20 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Poll: Voters Believe Iran War Benefits Israel More Than U.S.
Majority Opposes War With Iran, Plurality Thinks Israel Has Too Much Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy
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Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, Demand Progress and IMEU Policy Project released a poll showing that voters of all stripes believe a war with Iran benefits Israel more than it benefits the U.S. The online poll of 1,25 more
DNC: Trump Asks American Taxpayers to Pony Up $200 Billion for His Unpopular Iran War as Prices Skyrocket At Home
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Trump Asks American Taxpayers to Pony Up $200 Billion for His Unpopular Iran War as Prices Skyrocket At Home
As Donald Trump continues to wage his unpopular war of choice with Iran with no end in sight, he is now asking American taxpayers to pony up more than $200 billion to fund it -- $60 billion more than the most expensive year of the Iraq war.
Meanwhile, everyday American more
Himes Delivers Opening Statement at House Intelligence Committee Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Himes Delivers Opening Statement at House Intelligence Committee Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) delivered the following opening remarks at the Committee's annual Worldwide Threats hearing.
View the full remarks here (h more
Justice Department Disrupts Iranian Cyber Enabled Psychological Operations
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Disrupts Iranian Cyber Enabled Psychological Operations
A Court-Authorized Domain Seizure Removes Four Websites Facilitating the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security's Hacking Efforts Tied to Psychological Operations and Transnational Repression
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The Justice Department announced the seizure of four domains as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt hac more
Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Fertilizer Costs
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Fertilizer Costs
Joined by Senators Thune and Marshall, Klobuchar proposes plans to increase domestic fertilizer production, increase price transparency
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced bip more
Partnership for Public Service survey finds Trump administration failing to effectively manage government, federal workers' ability to serve the public significantly worse than a year ago
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Partnership for Public Service issued the following news release:
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Partnership for Public Service survey finds Trump administration failing to effectively manage government, federal workers' ability to serve the public significantly worse than a year ago
New Public Service Viewpoint Survey data provides the most comprehensive perspectives on the federal employee experience at agencies including DHS, State Department more
PPI Lays Out Strategy to Protect Earth While Powering America's Booming Space Economy
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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PPI Lays Out Strategy to Protect Earth While Powering America's Booming Space Economy
The U.S. space industry is booming with a 600% surge in satellite launches over the past decade. While space is a vacuum, the Earth's upper atmosphere -which protects all life on the planet from radiation -may be harmed by pollutants emitted from space activities. At the same time, more
Ranking Member Huffman Opposes GOP Bill to Block Lead Protections on Public Lands: "Our Public Lands Belong to the American People, Not the NRA"
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026:
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Ranking Member Huffman Opposes GOP Bill to Block Lead Protections on Public Lands: "Our Public Lands Belong to the American People, Not the NRA"
Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) took to the House Floor to oppose H.R. 556, Republican and NRA-backed legislation that would bloc more
Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise
LONDON, England, March 20 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement:
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Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise
Reacting to the latest interest rate decision, by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
"The geopolitical kaleidoscope has been dramatically shaken since the Bank last met to set the interest rate. Today's decision to hold rates at 3.75% was therefore widely expected.
"The ongoing conflict in Iran more
Rep. Grijalva Grills Trump and Republicans on the House Floor Over the Iran War & Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Rep. Grijalva Grills Trump and Republicans on the House Floor over the Iran War & Affordability Crisis
Rep. Grijalva spoke on the House floor about the reckless war in Iran, which is exacerbating the affordability crisis here at home. $22.8 billion taxpayer dollars have already been spent on the war. This morning, reports surfaced that the Pentagon intends to request an addi more
Sanders Files Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Nearly $660 Million in Bomb Sales to Israel
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Sanders Files Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to Block Nearly $660 Million in Bomb Sales to Israel
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today filed three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) that would block the sale of nearly $658.8 million in offensive U.S. weaponry to Israel amid President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's illegal, premeditated and unconstituti more
Save the Children: Conflict Drives Eid Food Price Surge Across Middle East and Wider Region, Leaving Families Struggling to Cope
WESTPORT, Connecticut, March 20 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release:
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Conflict Drives Eid Food Price Surge Across Middle East and Wider Region, Leaving Families Struggling to Cope
LONDON/GENEVA -- Food prices have surged in some of the most food-insecure countries in the Middle East and wider region due to the ongoing conflict, threatening to push th more
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Senate Democrat Shutdown Fuels Airport Disruptions, Heightens Security Risks Nationwide
Thanks to Senate Democrats, the Department of Homeland Security has now been shut down for 34 days. DHS employees missed their first full paycheck last week, and the strain of the shutdown continues to ricochet across American national security effort more
Senate Finance Subcommittee Subcommittee Ranking Member Smith Opening Statement at Hearing on Fiscal Outlook for 2027-2036
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, released the following opening statement from a March 11, 2026, hearing entitled "The Fiscal Outlook: 2027-2036":
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Thank you, Chairman Johnson.
Congratulations on your first hearing in this subcommittee, and welcome to our panelists.
CBO's latest 10-year Budget outlook paints a grim picture: our national debt is ballooning at an unsustaina more
U.N. Human Rights Council: Civilians Bear Brunt of Reckless War in the Middle East, Says Turk
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 20 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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Civilians bear brunt of reckless war in the Middle East, says Turk
Almost three weeks since the US-Israel strikes on Iran commenced, the conflict continues to spread, with its toll disproportionately impacting civilians across the Middle East region and beyond, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. Attacks now appear to increasingly shift towards densely populated ar more
University of Colorado-Boulder: Gas Prices are Rising. Here's Why and What Drivers Can Expect Next
BOULDER, Colorado, March 20 -- The University of Colorado Boulder's Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Gas prices are rising. Here's why and what drivers can expect next
By Katy Marquardt Hill
Sticker shock is hitting drivers as gas prices surge, with many Americans paying almost $1 more per gallon than just a month ago. The national average for regular gas climbed to $3.88 on March 19, according to AAA, its highest level in more than two years. Colorado matched the na more
$200 Billion for Trump's Iran War is Grotesque Beyond Words
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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$200 Billion for Trump's Iran War is Grotesque Beyond Words
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Pentagon has reportedly asked the White House to send a request for more than $200 billion to Congress to fund President Donald Trump's Iran War. Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, released the following statement:
"The administration's planned $200 billion war spending request is grotesque b more
American Center for Law and Justice: High Stakes Battle on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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High Stakes Battle on Capitol Hill
By Logan Sekulow
With the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in session, Capitol Hill was a hotbed of activity today. Senator Markwayne Mullin's (OK) confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took place. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's hearing on national security also began.
Let's sta more
Americans for Tax Reform: Utah Enacts 6th Income Tax Cut In 6 Years - And Shaves 6 Cents Off Gas Tax
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Dennis Hull:
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Utah Enacts 6th Income Tax Cut In 6 Years - And Shaves 6 Cents Off Gas Tax
Utah lawmakers concluded the 2026 legislative session by delivering another reduction to the state income tax, bringing the flat rate from 4.5% to 4.45% and putting a hundred million dollars back into the pockets of families and small businesses. This year marks the sixth such cut in as many years, more
Bahrain: Sweeping Arrests Amid Conflict
NEW YORK, March 19 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Bahrain: Sweeping Arrests Amid Conflict
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(Beirut) - Bahraini authorities have arrested dozens of people for exercising their right to peaceful expression, seeking the death penalty in some cases, amid the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, Human Rights Watch said today.
"At this critical moment, Bahrain authorities should be expanding their efforts to protect people, not arresting t more
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis, Hellenic Caucus Introduce the Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, introduced the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, bipartisan legislation more
British Chambers of Commerce: Unemployment Remains A Threat
LONDON, England, March 19 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement:
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Unemployment Remains A Threat
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
"With unemployment at 5.2% for the quarter, and expectations it will continue to rise, there are clear signs that pressure is growing on the labour market. Our latest forecast expects it to climb to 5.5% this year.
"Three major fa more
Call for urgent international monitoring of Iran's cultural heritage
LONDON, England, March 19 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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Call for urgent international monitoring of Iran's cultural heritage
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A group of cultural heritage professionals has called for "urgent monitoring, documentation and safeguarding" of Iran's museums and heritage sites by international bodies in light of the escalating conflict and restricted communication in the country.
In a joint statement on LinkedIn, the group said "recent in more
Canada's Unions Call for Immediate Action as Global Oil Shock Drives Up Costs for Canadians
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19 -- The Canadian Labour Congress issued the following news release:
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Canada's unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians
The recent events relating to global energy disruptions - from conflict involving Iran to pressures on fuel supply and strategic reserves - make one thing clear: workers in Canada are once again being asked to absorb the shock of events far beyond their control.
There is no domestic supply shock in Canad more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) on March 18, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto more
CNN to Air 'A CNN Town Hall: War with Iran'
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN to Air 'A CNN Town Hall: War with Iran'
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March 19th, 2026
' A CNN Town Hall : War with Iran' Airs Live Friday, March 20 Moderated by CNN Anchor Dana Bash
Town Hall to Air Li ve at 9pmET on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Espanol, and streaming for subscribers
Washington, DC - (March 19, 2026) - CNN will host ' A CNN Town Hall: War with Iran' at 9pmET on Friday, March 20 from New York City. The T more
Congressman Brad Sherman Will Soon Introduce Bill to Halt U.S. Oil Exports, Shield Americans from Price Spikes Amid Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brad Sherman Will Soon Introduce Bill to Halt U.S. Oil Exports, Shield Americans from Price Spikes Amid Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) will soon introduce the No U.S. Oil Exports During Iran War Act to halt exports of U.S.-produced crude oil during the ongoing war with Iran, aiming to protect American consumers from rising energy costs and economic ins more
Congressman Carson Presses Trump Administration on Iran War Following Death of Hoosier Service Member
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Carson Presses Trump Administration on Iran War Following Death of Hoosier Service Member
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07), who serves as a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, pressed Trump administration officials at the committee's annual Worldwide Threats Hearing. Congressman Carson questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Di more
Congressman Cohen Questions Intelligence Officials About Oil Prices and Sacking Iran Experts
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Questions Intelligence Officials About Oil Prices and Sacking Iran Experts
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Asks why nothing was done to prevent spiking gas prices
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned leading intelligence officials at a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on threats to national security.
Congressman Cohen asked FBI Director Kash Patel about his more
Congressman Sherman Will Soon Introduce Bill to Prevent Oil Company Windfalls During Iran War and Deliver Relief to American Families
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Sherman Will Soon Introduce Bill to Prevent Oil Company Windfalls During Iran War and Deliver Relief to American Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -In response to rising global oil prices linked to escalating tensions involving Iran, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will soon introduce the Iran War Oil Crisis Windfall Profits Tax Act more
Crow Demands Answers from DNI Tulsi Gabbard Over Donald Trump's Illegal War of Choice
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow Demands Answers from DNI Tulsi Gabbard Over Donald Trump's Illegal War of Choice
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former Army Ranger and Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, pressed top Trump intelligence and national security officials over the rationale behind the President's war of choice with Iran. Testifying before the Intelligence Committee at its more
CSIS: 'Active Cyber Defense in the Korean Context'
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on March 12, 2026 by James Andrew Lewis entitled "Active Cyber Defense in the Korean Context."
Here are excerpts:
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The Republic of Korea (ROK) faces a uniquely volatile situation in defending its networks, data, and digital infrastructure. Nuclear-armed North Korea (DPRK), unlike other leading state cyberattackers such as Russia, China, and Iran, poses a direct military threat more
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slams Pentagon's $200 Billion Request
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05) and Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after reporting that the Pentagon will request an additional $200 billion to fight their illegal war with Iran:
"It is preposterous for the White House more
Far Right Republicans Call For Cuts to Health Care, Food Assistance to Fund Trump's War
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Far Right Republicans Call For Cuts to Health Care, Food Assistance to Fund Trump's War
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So-called " waste, fraud, and abuse " is back on GOP talking points as reports emerge that taxpayers are on the hook - reportedly $200 billion worth - to fund Trump's war of choice in Iran that is spiking gas prices at home and making everything more expensive.
The last time Republicans use more
Greenpeace transforms EU HQ into Trump Tower in call for leaders to resist Trump's cruel agenda
LONDON, England, March 19 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Greenpeace transforms EU HQ into Trump Tower in call for leaders to resist Trump's cruel agenda
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Brussels - Activists have projected a golden facade and the words "TRUMP TOWER" onto the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, mimicking one of President Trump's skyscrapers, with a Greenpeace message urging EU leaders meeting more
Hawkish Rate Hold Nailed on Despite Jobs Market Worrying Exposure to Iran Conflict, ICAEW Says
LONDON, England, March 19 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement:
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Hawkish rate hold nailed on despite jobs market worrying exposure to Iran conflict, ICAEW says
Responding to the latest UK labour market figures, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Thursday 19 March 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said:
"These figures confirm that the UK's labour market headed into this energy crisis in a fragile state, more
Hegseth Draws Distinction Between Epic Fury, Previous Conflicts
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Hegseth Draws Distinction Between Epic Fury, Previous Conflicts
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During a Pentagon briefing today on Operation Epic Fury, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the current conflict with Iran differs from the long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"[Some people] want you [the American people] to think, just 19 days into this conflict, that we're somehow spinning toward an endless abyss, or a 'forever war,' or a qu more
ICYMI: Lujan Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump's Push to Rig the Election
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lujan Pens Op-Ed on Fighting Back Against Trump's Push to Rig the Election
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Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) published an opinion piece in the Santa Fe New Mexican highlighting how he is fighting back against President Trump and Republicans' anti-voter SAVE Act which will have harmful impact on New Mexicans and Americans across the country, more
ICYMI: Rep. Bera Questions DNI Tulsi Gabbard on Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Bera Questions DNI Tulsi Gabbard on Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), a senior Democrat serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, questioned Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard during the 2026 Worldwide Threats Hearing on her past condemnation of unauthorized strikes on Iran and whether she provided P more
Lowering Solvency Standards Will Push Banks Closer to Failure
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Lowering Solvency Standards Will Push Banks Closer to Failure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Federal banking regulators today proposed to reduce solvency standards for the nation's banks, changing what they call "regulatory capital rules." Bartlett Naylor, economist for Public Citizen, released the following statement:
"With private credit markets cratering, AI transforming the workforce, and Trump' more
March Forecast Shows Colorado's Economy Is Resilient Despite Increased Costs From Tariffs, International Instability
DENVER, Colorado, March 19 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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March Forecast Shows Colorado's Economy Is Resilient Despite Increased Costs From Tariffs, International Instability
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DENVER - Today, the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budget presented its March 2026 Economic Forecast to the Joint Budget Committee.
"Today's forecast shows that despite increased costs on families from Trump's illegal tariffs, international instability, and supply more
Media Tip Sheet: Attack on Iran's South Pars Gas Facility
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Attack on Iran's South Pars Gas Facility
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WASHINGTON (March 18, 2026) - South Pars, one of the world's largest natural gas reserves located offshore in the Persian Gulf, was hit by an Israeli airstrike. According to Reuters, this facility contains enough gas to supply the world for 13 years. As a crucial hub, South Pars is the biggest source of Iran's domestic energy supply. This disruptio more
NATO Allies and Gulf partners discuss the security situation in the Middle East
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- NATO issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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NATO Allies and Gulf partners discuss the security situation in the Middle East
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On Wednesday (18 March 2026), the North Atlantic Council met with NATO's partners from the Gulf. Discussions centred on the current security situation in the Middle East and its impact on the region and Euro-Atlantic security.
Allies and representatives from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates exchanged views more
NATO Secretary General welcomes Romanian President to Headquarters
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- NATO issued the following news on March 19, 2026:
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NATO Secretary General welcomes Romanian President to Headquarters
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Romanian President Nicusor Dan to NATO Headquarters in Brussels today (19 March 2026) for his first official visit, praising Romania's steadfast role as an Ally since joining in 2004.
Mr. Rutte highlighted Romania's strategic importance on the eastern flank and in the Black Sea region, noting it more
NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Doubles Down on Endless Foreign Conflicts as Gas Prices Soar for Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 19 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Doubles Down on Endless Foreign Conflicts as Gas Prices Soar for Ohioans
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Husted continues to back prolonged war in the Middle East, has no solutions to cost of living crisis in Ohio
Washington Post : Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war
COLUMBUS, OHIO -This week, Jon Husted doubled down in support of the Administration's military action in Ir more
NGOs at #HRC61 Warns of Imminent Danger to Prisoners of Conscience in Bahrain Amid Escalating Regional War
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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NGOs at #HRC61 Warns of Imminent Danger to Prisoners of Conscience in Bahrain Amid Escalating Regional War
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On 17 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 4. The organization issued an urgent warning regar more
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Pappas, Hellenic Caucus Introduce the Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act
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Today Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, introduced the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize International Military more
Prediction Markets & Insider Trading Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. IF13185) on March 18, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Prediction Markets and Insider Trading Law
The past two years have witnessed the dramatic growth of prediction markets - i.e., online platforms that allow users to buy or sell contracts with payoffs tied to the occurrence or nonoccurrence of specific events, such as sporting event outcomes, political election results, an more
Rep. Gillen Leads Colleagues Demanding Secretary Rubio Reverse Decision to Abandon Americans in Israel
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gillen Leads Colleagues Demanding Secretary Rubio Reverse Decision to Abandon Americans in Israel
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), alongside U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and 19 of her House colleagues, demanded U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio resume emergency evacuations and assistance for U.S. citizens in Israel after abruptly halting the State Department's crisis res more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good morning. Yesterday at Dover Air Force Base, President Trump, the chairman and I stood in solemn silence as heroes came home. Flag-draped caskets, we honored them. We grieved with their families and we listened. What I heard through tears, through hugs, throu more
Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Ranking Member Whitehouse Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening remarks from a March 11, 2026, hearing on the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act (S. 3135):
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Thank you, Chair Capito, for the opportunity today to discuss the Clean Air Act. While I am happy to discuss the diesel engine issue Senator Sullivan is interested in, I believe that the last 14 months of Trump-Zeldin attacks on the b more
Senator Marshall: We Must Trust but Verify Our Elections
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: We Must Trust but Verify Our Elections
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Senator Marshall Joins Mornings with Maria
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the importance of passing the SAVE America Act, defense funding in relation to the Iran conflict, and the work that's being done to lower the price of inputs for Am more
Slotkin Statement on Iran War Powers Vote to Rein in President Trump's War of Choice
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026:
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Slotkin Statement on Iran War Powers Vote to Rein in President Trump's War of Choice
Last night, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of the bipartisan War Powers Resolution led by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) that would halt the war without further action from Congress. The resolution requires any U.S. participation in more
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12645) on March 18, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System
Background
According to the Department of Defense (DOD), the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system (Figure 1) is a key element of U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD). THAAD employs interceptor missiles, more
Three Protesters Publicly Hanged in Iran; Dozens More At Imminent Risk of Execution
NEW YORK, March 19 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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Three Protesters Publicly Hanged in Iran; Dozens More At Imminent Risk of Execution
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Governments Worldwide Must Take Urgent Action to Stop Executions in Iran
March 19, 2026 -On the morning of March 19, three young men-Saleh Mohammadi, 19, Saeed Davoudi, 21, and Mehdi Ghasemi-who were all arrested during the January protests in Iran, were publicly hanged in Qom after more
U.N.: Ensure Accountability for Unlawful Attacks Across Middle East
LONDON, England, March 19 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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UN: Ensure accountability for unlawful attacks across Middle East
ARTICLE 19 delivered this statement during the Item 4 General Debate at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
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ARTICLE 19 urges the Human Rights Council to address the devastating violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law unfolding more
U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil
WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil
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Key Takeaways
1 The Trump administration has issued Russia a 30-day waiver to sell its sanctioned oil and petroleum products that are currently stranded on ships at sea.
2 Ukraine and some of its allies have expressed concerns because ongoing sanctions have been reducing Russian income, but the Treasury Department fe more
VIDEO: Sen. Moran Questions CIA Director Ratcliffe on Operation Epic Fury's Impact on the War in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Sen. Moran Questions CIA Director Ratcliffe on Operation Epic Fury's Impact on the War in Ukraine
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - yesterday questioned Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe during a hearing to review the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) 2026 Annual Threat Assess more
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Schumer, Wyden Demand Trump Terminate Illegal Tariffs, Deliver Relief From Iran War's Higher Costs
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHUA) and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.); and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D- more
WATCH: Hickenlooper Fights Trump's Voter Suppression Bill
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Hickenlooper Fights Trump's Voter Suppression Bill
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Hickenlooper: "While Americans are worried about costs and worried about their families and their future, the administration is relitigating the 2020 election and waging a war most Americans don't want."
Hickenlooper is fighting to defeat the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took the Senate floo more
White House Top Economic Advisor Says Californians Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Does Jim Desmond Agree?
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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White House Top Economic Advisor Says Californians Hurting Due to War in Iran Are "The Last of Our Concerns." Does Jim Desmond Agree?
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As Southern Californians see rising costs, higher gas prices, and uncertainty over their retirement and savings accounts due to the war in Iran, the White House chief economic advisor Kevin Hassett made a stunning admission that hurting consumers more
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Warren, Schumer Demand Trump Terminate Illegal Tariffs, Deliver Relief From Iran War's Higher Costs
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee; U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (BHUA) and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; and U.S. Senate D more
As President Trump Spends Billions on Iran War and Republicans Increase Deficit by $3.4 Trillion, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Hypocritical Republican Amendment To Balance Federal Budget
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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As President Trump Spends Billions on Iran War and Republicans Increase Deficit by $3.4 Trillion, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Hypocritical Republican Amendment To Balance Federal Budget
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against H.J.Res. 139, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution to require annual balanced federal budgets.
"If Republicans were s more
As Senate Republicans Fail To Act on Iran War, Senators Force New War Powers Vote & Meet With Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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As Senate Republicans Fail To Act on Iran War, Senators Force New War Powers Vote & Meet With Veterans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, following a conversation with veterans hosted by VoteVets in the Capitol, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) forced a vote on Senator Booker's War Powers Resolut more
Baldwin, Colleagues Force Vote on Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Force Vote on Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) forced the Senate to vote on the Trump Administration's ongoing unconstitutional war in Iran. The vote on one of their War Powers Resolution more
Case Comments On President Trump's Waiver Of Jones Act For Domestic Shipping Of Oil And Other Energy Products
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Case Comments On President Trump's Waiver Of Jones Act For Domestic Shipping Of Oil And Other Energy Products
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(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i-First) made the following comments on President Trump's order today of a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act for shipping between U.S. ports of oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other energy commodities:
"President Trump's waiver of the Jone more
Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Hypocritical Republican Messaging Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Hypocritical Republican Messaging Proposal
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted against the hypocritical Republican effort to amend the Constitution and balance the federal budget offered by the party which voted to add trillions to our national debt in the last year alone.
"If Republicans -who control every lever of the federal government -t more
Duckworth Again Calls to End Trump's Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Again Calls to End Trump's Illegal and Unjustified War in Iran
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March 18, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Foreign Relations Committees (SFRC)-once again slammed Donald Trump for launching an illegal attack against Iran without Constitutionally-required authorization from Congress, more
Durbin Criticizes President Trump's Decision To Lift Sanctions On Russian Oil As Putin's War In Ukraine Continues
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Criticizes President Trump's Decision To Lift Sanctions On Russian Oil As Putin's War In Ukraine Continues
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March 18, 2026
During a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin criticizes President Trump's foreign policy decisions including his war of choice in Iran
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today delivered a speech o more
Durbin Talks Farm Economy With Illinois Farm Bureau
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Talks Farm Economy With Illinois Farm Bureau
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March 18, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today met with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau to discuss the current state of the farm economy as the military attacks on Iran, directed by President Trump, and the standstill of shipp more
Durbin, Grassley Introduce The Baltic Security Assessment Act To Strengthen Diplomatic Relations, Security Cooperation Between U.S. & Baltic States
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Grassley Introduce The Baltic Security Assessment Act To Strengthen Diplomatic Relations, Security Cooperation Between U.S. & Baltic States
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March 18, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Co-Chairs of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, introduced the Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026, legislation that requires more
Sen. Ossoff Presses Director of National Intelligence on Imminent Threat Posed by Iran, Fulton County Raid
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Presses Director of National Intelligence on Imminent Threat Posed by Iran, Fulton County Raid
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WATCH: Sen. Ossoff's full line of questioning
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, a member of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, today pressed the Director of National Intelligence on conflicting reports about the "imminent threat" Iran posed to the Un more
Senator Markey Votes to Stop Trump's Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Votes to Stop Trump's Illegal Iran War
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Washington (March 18, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting for the second time to prevent the Trump administration from further military action against Iran without congressional approval. The vote failed, 47-53.
"I just left the Senate floor where I voted for a War Powers Resolut more
Senator Marshall: Voters Deserve to Have Confidence That Our Elections Are Secure
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Voters Deserve to Have Confidence That Our Elections Are Secure
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Senator Marshall Joins The Brian Kilmeade Show
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio to discuss the Democrats' continued defunding of DHS, the importance of securing our elections through the SAVE America Act, and balancing the reasons for the more
Senator Murray Sounds Alarm on Trump and Republicans' Efforts to Make it Harder and More Expensive to Vote
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Sounds Alarm on Trump and Republicans' Efforts to Make it Harder and More Expensive to Vote
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NYT : Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress
AP : The biggest change to voting in Republican election bill could become a burden for many US voters
PBS : How Trump's SAVE America Act would reshape voting and why critics are concerned
NPR : Trump wa more
WATCH: In SSCI Hearing, Kelly Presses Officials on How Iran War Benefits Russia and Demands Answers on Whether President Was Briefed on Strait of Hormuz Closure
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: In SSCI Hearing, Kelly Presses Officials on How Iran War Benefits Russia and Demands Answers on Whether President Was Briefed on Strait of Hormuz Closure
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Today, during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly pressed senior Intelligence officials on how the administration's war with Iran is directly benefiting U.S. adversari more
WATCH: Padilla, Schumer, Colleagues Join Voting Rights Advocates Fighting Back Against Republicans' Anti-Voter SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Padilla, Schumer, Colleagues Join Voting Rights Advocates Fighting Back Against Republicans' Anti-Voter SAVE America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and several of their Senate colleagues joined leading voting rights advocates and i more
WATCH: Senate Blocks War Powers Resolution Led by Sens. Schiff, Booker, Kaine, Murphy to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Senate Blocks War Powers Resolution Led by Sens. Schiff, Booker, Kaine, Murphy to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
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Washington, D.C. - Today, a majority of Senate Republicans voted to block U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Chris Murphy's (D-Conn.) resolution to end Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran.
Last week, Senators, Schiff, Cory Booke more
