23 Advocacy Groups Opposes HUD Proposal to Shorten Tenant Notice Period for Lease Termination
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 23 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposal to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter stresses that the proposed rule threatens the stability of families in federally assisted housing by reducing the time tenants have to catch up on rent or seek assistance amid a nationwide housing affordabilit more
Acesso Biologics Urges Targeted Measures to Combat Fraud in Medicare Skin Substitute Program
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Acesso Biologics, a company specializing in advanced wound care solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Request for Information about the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter addresses CMS's recent regulatory actions and policy changes impacting skin substitute products used in treating chronic and complex wounds.
In its letter, Acesso Biologics ex more
Alabama Hospital Association Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Hospital Realities
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alabama Hospital Association, representing over one hundred hospitals across the state, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. AlaHA emphasized the need for CMS to carefully consider the financial and operational challenges faced by hospitals in Alabama before implementing new policies targeting fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare pro more
American Psychological Association Services Urges Targeted Approach to Combat Healthcare Fraud in CMS Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- American Psychological Association Services Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on regulatory changes to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs. APA Services, representing over 173,000 psychology professionals, expressed strong support for efforts to reduce fraud in publicly funded health programs but advocated for a more precise strategy rather than more
Arithmedics Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Detection With Advanced Analytics and Responsible AI
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arithmedics Inc., a technology company specializing in AI-driven medical coding and claims analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to its Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. Arithmedics presented recommendations aimed at modernizing program integrity to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse while maintaining beneficiary access and minim more
Arizona Showcases AI & Semiconductor Leadership and Celebrates New Taiwan Trade & Investment Center
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on May 4, 2026:
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Arizona Showcases AI & Semiconductor Leadership and Celebrates New Taiwan Trade & Investment Center
Building on strong economic momentum and record levels of international activity and investment, Arizona celebrated the opening of the Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center in Phoenix.
On Friday, May 1, Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Dr. Ming-Hsin Kung joined local officials, for more
Army Convenes Industry Leaders for AI Tabletop Exercise Focused on Cyber Defense
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Army convenes industry leaders for AI tabletop exercise focused on cyber defense
On April 27, the Army convened 14 senior cybersecurity executives from leading technology companies at the Pentagon for the second iteration of its artificial intelligence tabletop exercise, an effort designed to accelerate adoption of agentic AI for cyber defense.
The exercise, known as AI TTX 2.0, brought together C-suit more
Arthur Health Urges CMS to Enhance Healthcare Fraud Detection Through Advanced Analytics
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arthur Health, Toronto, Canada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The healthcare analytics company expressed support for CMS's proactive program integrity efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace programs.
Arthur Health specializes in entity-centric analytics designed to reinforce program more
Ascension Submits Comprehensive Feedback to CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Ascension, a non-profit and Catholic health systems, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to its request for information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The comments reflect Ascension's insights from its vast healthcare network spanning 15 states and D.C., emphasizing the importance of protecting program integrity and combating fraud, waste, and abuse across Medicare and Medicaid more
Autonomize AI Submits Comments to CMS on AI Use in Medicare Advantage Coding Oversight
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Autonomize AI, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter focuses on Section G, which addresses the use of artificial intelligence in Medicare Advantage coding oversight and hospital billing. Autonomize AI details its experience deploying AI solutions for high-volume clinical documentation reviews, more
Avalon Healthcare Solutions Urges CMS to Strengthen Lab Test Fraud Prevention Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Avalon Healthcare Solutions submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Avalon, a diagnostic intelligence company specializing in laboratory test data analysis, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's strategy against fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health programs, with a focus on laboratory testing, inc more
Banks, Warren Introduce AI OVERWATCH Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Banks, Warren Introduce AI OVERWATCH Act
Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act. This bill ensures that the chips powering the next generation of AI fuel American innovation and American national security, not the military and surveillance apparatus of the Chinese Communist Party. The leg more
Better Brains: Meet the Engineer Helping to Power Complex New AI Data Centers
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following statement on May 4, 2026:
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Better Brains: Meet the Engineer Helping to Power Complex New AI Data Centers
As artificial intelligence scales, so does the challenge of powering it. New data centers demand more advanced power and control systems that reliably deliver massive quantities of energy. Researchers are developing flexible, efficient infrastructure designed for the next generation of computing.
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BSA: CO AI Law Revisions Raise Significant Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on May 4, 2026:
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BSA: CO AI Law Revisions Raise Significant Concerns
Business Software Alliance (BSA) Senior Vice President of US Government Relations Craig Albright issued the following statement regarding legislation introduced in Colorado to replace the state's AI Act:
"When Colorado's AI Act was enacted, the state's elected leaders acknowledged that the first-of-its-kind law required continued work to more
Carlyle Acquires Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM to Create an AI-Native, Global Multi-Specialty Healthcare RCM Platform
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Carlyle Acquires Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM to Create an AI-Native, Global Multi-Specialty Healthcare RCM Platform
Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced it has acquired a majority stake in Knack RCM ("Knack") and EqualizeRCM ("Equalize"), two leading U.S. healthcare revenue cycle management ("RCM") providers, to create an AI-native, global, multi-specialty RCM platform. Equity for t more
Carlyle Leads $460 Million Financing Package for ORBCOMM
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Carlyle Leads $460 Million Financing Package for ORBCOMM
New York, NY - Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Global Credit platform led a $460 million financing for ORBCOMM Inc. ("ORBCOMM" or the "Company"), a leading provider of mission-critical industrial IoT solutions. The capital will support the refinancing of the Company's existing debt facilities and its continued growth. Carlyle served more
Centene Submits Public Comment on CMS Proposal to Strengthen Healthcare Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Centene Corp., a healthcare enterprise serving over one in 15 Americans, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The comments address the CMS Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare proposed rule, aiming to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in government-sponsored healthcare programs, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Centene, St. more
Chinese Language Teachers Gather at VMI
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Chinese Language Teachers Gather at VMI
Virginia Military Institute hosted the spring 2026 Workshop of the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Virginia (CLTA-VA) April 11.
CLTA-VA is one of 22 regional affiliates of the national CLTA, dedicated to advancing the teaching of Chinese language and culture. Its mission is to promote quality teaching and learning at all levels, to support the profession more
Cohere Health Urges CMS to Expand and Integrate CRUSH Initiative for Comprehensive Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cohere Health, a leading AI-enabled prior authorization company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining enhancements needed for the CRUSH program integrity operating system. Cohere Health emphasized the necessity of expanding and integrating CRUSH's components into a unified, technology-driven framework that addresses fraud, waste, and abuse across all Medicare lines and beyond.
Cohere Health, Boston, Massachusetts, highl more
Cotiviti Urges CMS to Modernize Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention Strategies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cotiviti GOV Services LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Cotiviti, a leader in healthcare payment integrity solutions and a longtime Recovery Audit Contractor supporting CMS, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicare program.
In its letter, Cotiv more
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the Inaugural 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas, May 5 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 4, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in the Inaugural 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies
CrowdStrike positioned furthest right for Completeness of Vision among all vendors evaluated
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a more
Equifax Workforce Solutions Urges CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity and Combating Healthcare Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Equifax Workforce Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Equifax highlighted its longstanding partnership with CMS to provide employment and income verification services through the Federal Data Services Hub, which supports eligibility determinations for Medicaid, CHIP, and other benefit programs.
The letter empha more
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: TurbineOne Relocates Headquarters to Fairfax County From San Francisco
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 5 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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TurbineOne Relocates Headquarters to Fairfax County from San Francisco
AI-focused defense tech company to establish headquarters, experience center in Chantilly
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TurbineOne, a defense technology firm specializing in AI-powered machine learning software solutions, announced today it will relocate its headquarters from San Francisco, California to the Chantilly ar more
FCC: Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
Millions of Insecure Devices Removed From E-Commerce Platforms and Best Practices Developed in Ongoing Oversight Efforts.
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Today, the Federal Communications Commission provides an update on six months of successful results from Operation Clean Carts. Led by the FCC's Council on National Security, the FCC launc more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President Williams Issues Remarks at the Cynosure Group Spring Symposium
NEW YORK, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on May 4, 2026, by President and CEO John C. Williams at the Cynosure Group Spring Symposium:
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As prepared for delivery
Introduction
Good afternoon. I'd like to thank the Cynosure Group for having me here today. Randy often needles me for using overly modern cultural references in my discourse--by which he means those that postdate Cicero. In that regard, I can't help but point out that Cynosur more
FIS Brings Agentic AI to Banking With Anthropic, Starting With Financial Crimes
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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FIS Brings Agentic AI to Banking with Anthropic, Starting with Financial Crimes
This marks an important step in purpose-building AI agents for regulated industries- with the Financial Crimes AI Agent, compressing AML investigations from hours to minutes and establishing a replicable model for AI deployment across financial institutions worldwide.
* Anthropic's Applied more
Florida Hospital Association Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Hospital Association, representing over 260 member hospitals and health systems, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In the letter, FHA addresses CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need for robust, data-driven oversight measures that balance fraud prevention with avoiding undue administrative burdens on hospitals.
FHA more
Gartner Highlights Three Building Blocks for Autonomous Supply Chain Future
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 5 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Highlights Three Building Blocks for Autonomous Supply Chain Future
Analysts Share Operations, Intelligence and Workforce Implications at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) must focus on building autonomous-ready capabilities across operations, intelligence and workforce to prepare their operating models to m more
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project: Running a Race Looking Backwards - US Digital Export Controls
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 5 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary:
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Running a Race Looking Backwards: US Digital Export Controls
By Letian Cheng and Milton MuellerGeneral
Congress has introduced another law tightening export controls on additional segments of the semiconductor industry (the MATCH Act). Like all the others, it is based on the premise that US technological leadership and national security is more
Georgia State University Appoints Tyrell Warren-Burnett Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 5 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State University Appoints Tyrell Warren-Burnett New Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
Georgia State University has named Tyrell Warren Burnett as its next associate vice president for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and executive director of the Georgia State University Alumni Association, effective May 4. In this role, Warren Burnett will oversee the university's al more
Global Scholars Gather at LU Conference on Justice, Resilience and Rule of Law
BEAUMONT, Texas, May 5 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Global scholars gather at LU conference on justice, resilience and rule of law
By April Thompson
Scholars and criminal justice professionals from around the world gathered Tuesday, April 21 at Wayne A. Reaud Building at Lamar University for the Fourth International Conference on Justice, Resilience, and the Rule of Law, an event that brought global legal and policy discussions to Southeast Texas.
Hosted by the Cente more
Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare Advantage Payment and AI Policies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing over 200 hospitals and health systems in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information focused on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's consideration of modifications to Medicare Advantage program integrity policies, the use of artificial intelligence more
Guardant Health Advocates for Targeted Fraud Prevention in Medicare Molecular Diagnostics
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Guardant Health, a precision oncology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The company expressed support for CMS's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs but emphasized the need for targeted, data-driven approaches that protect patient access to appropriate molecular diagn more
HealthSherpa Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention in Affordable Care Act Marketplaces
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- HealthSherpa, a private enrollment platform for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter outlines recommendations for improving fraud prevention and consumer protection across the Federally-Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges.
With over 35 million enrollments facilitated since 2014 and coverage of more than half of active FFE enrollments during the 2025 Open Enrollment Perio more
IBM Proposes Advanced AI and Regulatory Enhancements to Combat Healthcare Fraud in CMS Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- IBM, Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. IBM, through its consulting division based in Bethesda, MD, provided recommendations designed to modernize fraud detection and prevention efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Health Insurance Exchanges.
IBM's approach centers on more
Johns Hopkins University: Debate to Explore Whether the U.S. Scientific Enterprise is Too Risk-averse
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Debate to explore whether the U.S. scientific enterprise is too risk-averse
Hopkins Forum panelists will consider how longstanding funding structures and institutional incentives shape the kind of research that gets pursued--and the possibilities left behind
Emily Gaines Buchler
Is today's scientific enterprise too cautious?
That's the provocative question at the center of an upcoming debate on Johns Ho more
JT Holdings Group Proposes Digital Modernization to Transform African Growth and Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- JT Holdings Group LLC, Richmond, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The company's strategic advisory focus on digital infrastructure and trade systems underpins its recommendation for an evolution of AGOA into a digital-first trade enablement framework, aiming to enhance U.S.-Africa trade relations and competitiveness.
In the letter, JT Holdings more
KnowledgeWorks: Building AI Readiness With Portraits of a Graduate
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 5 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article:
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Building AI Readiness with Portraits of a Graduate
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Portraits of a graduate already emphasize many AI-ready skills -- like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and digital literacy -- that students need as AI becomes embedded in school and work
* A portrait only matters if it is reinforced by real systems -- such as graduation requirements, endorsements, transcripts, planning processes a more
Lehigh Valley Students Earn Top Honors at Regional Research Symposium
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Lehigh Valley students earn top honors at regional research symposium
By Jennifer Parker
From investigating the prevalence of Wolbachia infections in arthropods in eastern Pennsylvania to examining personality and cross-group friendships and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence in research and governance, students at Penn State Lehigh Valley presented a wide more
Lipscomb University Celebrates One of Largest Graduating Classes in School History With Over 1,000 May Graduates
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 5 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Lipscomb University celebrates one of largest graduating classes in school history with over 1,000 May graduates
Saturday, May 2 was an exciting day for the Lipscomb University community as degrees were conferred to over 1,000 students, marking the completion of their academic journey across two ceremonies on Saturday, May 2 in front of family, friends, faculty and staff in a packed Allen Arena.
The day began more
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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AI-Powered Lab Discovers Brighter Lead-Free Nanomaterials in 12 Hours
A new autonomous laboratory navigated through billions of potential material synthesis recipes to identify brighter, lead-free light-emitting nanomaterials in just 12 hours. The work could accelerate development of safer light-emitting nanoplatelets for use in applications ranging from photodetectors to the pr more
National Alliance for Care at Home Urges CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention in Home-Based Care Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The Alliance, representing over 1,500 home health and hospice providers nationwide, emphasized the importance of targeted, risk-based approaches to improve program integrity across Medicare and Medicaid home-based care services.
The Alliance e more
National Association of State Directors of Adult Education Urges Education Department to Address Reporting and Performance Measurement Issues
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of State Directors of Adult Education has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education within the U.S. Department of Education. NASDAE, which supports state leadership of the adult education program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, provided input regarding measures and methods of the National Reporting System for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State grant program.
NASDAE hi more
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association Urges Enhanced Collaboration and Information Sharing to Combat Health Care Fraud in Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning comprehensive regulations to identify suspicious health care billing and provision practices under the CRUSH initiative. NHCAA, a national organization established in 1985 focused exclusively on combating health care fraud and abuse through a private-public partnership involving health ins more
Oracle Health Urges CMS to Modernize Claims Process and Enhance Fraud Detection Technologies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Oracle Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. In its letter, Oracle Health, a supplier of electronic health record, clinical, and revenue cycle systems, offers multiple policy recommendations aimed at improving CMS's efforts to combat healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse.
Oracle Health emphasizes the n more
Oscar Health Calls on CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Measures in Individual Market Enrollments
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Oscar Health, a healthcare technology company focused on the individual insurance market, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging enhanced measures to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the individual market. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcar initiative.
Oscar Health's letter emphasizes that preventing fraudulent enrollments before co more
Peraton Submits Detailed Public Comment Letter to CMS on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Peraton, a federal health and enterprise information technology mission partner, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Request for Information. The letter outlines Peraton's recommendations and insights on enhancing CMS's program integrity efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal healthcare programs.
Peraton, Reston, Virginia more
Physicians Advocacy Institute Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices in Anti-Fraud Efforts
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute, a not-for-profit organization representing hundreds of thousands of physicians nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need to safeguard smaller, independent, and rural medical practices from enforcement policies disproportionately designed for l more
Physicians Advocacy Institute Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices in Fraud Enforcement Policies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. PAI, a nonprofit organization representing state medical associations and thousands of physicians nationwide, highlighted the potential adverse effects of aggressive fraud, waste, and abuse enforcement efforts on small, independe more
Progress Michigan: Poll - Michiganders Want Data Center Transparency
LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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Poll: Michiganders Want Data Center Transparency
People are also mostly concerned about increased energy costs and water use
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Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 77 percent of Michiganders overall would support add more
R1 RCM Urges CMS to Standardize Provider Enrollment and Maintain Medicare Claim Deadlines
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- R1 RCM Inc., a technology-driven revenue cycle management company serving over 900 healthcare providers nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the agencies' Request for Information on comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse.
R1, Chicago, Illinois, expressed support for the Administration's focus on more
Sen. Banks Introduces AI OVERWATCH Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Banks Introduces AI OVERWATCH Act
Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the AI OVERWATCH Act. This bill ensures that the chips powering the next generation of AI fuel American innovation and American national security, not the military and surveillance apparatus of the Chinese Communist Party. The legislation is cosponsored by Senators Warren (D-MA), Cotton (R-AR), Cortez Masto ( more
Siemens Achieves $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Investments, Strengthening American Reindustrialization, Supply Chains and Workforce
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Siemens Achieves $1 billion in U.S. Manufacturing Investments, Strengthening American Reindustrialization, Supply Chains and Workforce
* Siemens reaches investment milestone as projects in Pittsburgh, Pa. Buffalo Grove, Ill. and Fort Worth, Texas prepare to come online in 2026
* From critical power equipment more
Solventum Urges CMS to Enhance Data-Driven Oversight and Payment Reforms to Cut Waste in Medicare Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Solventum Corp., a U.S.-based global healthcare company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter underscores the need for stronger data-driven methodologies to identify avoidable healthcare events, promote payment accuracy, and leverage artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and waste in Medicare, Medicai more
Stevens Researchers Develop a Novel Approach to Training AI That Saves Energy, Improves Speed and Minimizes Amount of Data Sent Across Networks
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 5 (TNSjou) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Researchers Develop a Novel Approach to Training AI That Saves Energy, Improves Speed and Minimizes Amount of Data Sent Across Networks
Common approaches to updating AI models are energy-intensive and inefficient. A new research paper finds a clever fix
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In a novel attempt to improve how large language models learn and make them more capable and energy-efficient, Stevens research more
Superconductors by Design: Argonne Scientists Rewrite the Rules of Discovery
ARGONNE, Illinois, May 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Superconductors by design: Argonne scientists rewrite the rules of discovery
Argonne and Northwestern researchers show how swapping elements in a crystal leads to a series of unique compounds with completely different structures
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This new strategy enables scientists to systematically design materials with the same chemical formula but different atomic arra more
Sutter Health Urges Targeted Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative to Protect Program Integrity and Patient Access
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sutter Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system serving 3.5 million patients in California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Health Care initiative. The letter expresses support for CMS's goal of strengthening program integrity and protecting Medicare resources from fraud, waste, and abuse but cautions against broad, more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on May 4, 2026:
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Economic Policy Statements to TBAC: 2026 - 2nd Quarter
Introduction
The economic landscape under the Trump Administration is favorable, supported by robust business investment in equipment and intellectual property products, as well as solid household consumption growth. Moreover, data on investments, sales, and earnings indicate that the economy is poised for continued expansion. Bu more
Tyler Residents Present Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase
TYLER, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release:
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Tyler Residents Present Economics Research in UT Tyler Hibbs Institute Student Showcase
Nikolaos "Niko" Vasileiou and Luisa Moraes of Tyler, undergraduate students at The University of Texas at Tyler, recently presented their research as part of the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research Spring 2026 Student Research Showcase held at UT Tyler.
"We are very proud of our student rese more
Tyson Foods Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
SPRINGFIELD, Arkansas, May 5 -- Tyson Foods, a producer of chicken, beef and pork, issued the following news release:
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Tyson Foods Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Chicken and Prepared Foods Momentum Drives Market Share Gains and Top Line Growth
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Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein with leading brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, ibp and State Fair, reported the follo more
U.S. Footwear Industry Delivers Modest First-Quarter Growth Driven by Price Increases and Strength in Performance Segment, Circana Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 5 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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US Footwear Industry Delivers Modest First-Quarter Growth Driven by Price Increases and Strength in Performance Segment, Circana Reports
Price increases remain a challenge for the footwear industry in 2026, pressuring unit sales, but certain segments are bucking the trend
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The U.S. footwear industry posted soft dollar gr more
University of Miami School of Communication Launches Inaugural AI in Communication Symposium
CORAL GABLES, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Miami School of Communications issued the following news:
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School of Communication launches inaugural AI in Communication Symposium
By Keira Faddis
The University of Miami School of Communication hosted its first-ever AI in Communication Symposium on April 10, bringing together faculty, researchers and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is making an impact on the field of communication.
Designed to spotlight AI's gr more
University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Thinking Fast and Slow - How to Turn a PhD Into a Startup Incubator
MARINA DEL REY, California, May 5 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Turn a PhD into a Startup Incubator
CLASS OF 2026 - Graduating PhD candidate Abel Salinas used his time at USC Information Sciences Institute to develop CommonGround: an AI platform that helps organizations forecast violence and civil unrest, enabling them to proactively prot more
USA InfoTech Proposes AI-Driven Modernization to Combat Fraud in Medicaid and Health Exchanges
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- USA InfoTech Inc., Catonsville, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the CRUSH Request for Information. The letter outlines comprehensive recommendations to strengthen program integrity across Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Federally Facilitated Exchange, and State-Based Exchanges.
The organization calls for replacing the existing five-year Medicaid provider revalidation cycle more
UWF IDT Students Earn Top Honors at ISPI Case Study Competition
PENSACOLA, Florida, May 5 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF IDT students earn top honors at ISPI Case Study Competition
Two teams from the University of West Florida's Department of Instructional Design and Technology, housed in the School of Education, earned top honors in the 2026 International Society for Performance Improvement Case Study Student Competition in Nashville, Tennessee, pla more
Virginia Tech: Belinda Sturm Appointed Head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Belinda Sturm appointed head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
By Courtney Sakry
Belinda Sturm has been appointed department head of the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, effective July 25.
Sturm will come to Virginia Tech from the University of Kansas, where she serves as director of the Kansas National Science Foundation Establishe more
Virginia Tech: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Builds Global Partnerships to Tackle Cyber Threats
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative builds global partnerships to tackle cyber threats
By Michele McDonald
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is strengthening international collaboration by engaging embassy representatives from around the world to address widespread cyber threats.
"International collaboration in cybersecurity is critical," said Luiz DaSilva, CCI executive director. "Cyberattacks cross borders. Wor more
Virginia Tech: Power Supply or Grid Stress - Both Need to Be Solved to Meet Data Center Demand
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Power supply or grid stress? Both need to be solved to meet data center demand
While small modular reactors have been discussed as a potential solution, there are hurdles to making them a reality.
By Noah Frank
To fully grasp the enormity of the challenge of powering data centers, it helps to understand the scale of what's actually required to do so.
A small-to-mid-sized city might use 200-300 megawatts. Meanwhil more
Whitehead AI Fellow Na Sun Receives a National Institutes of Health Director's Early Independence Award
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Whitehead Institute issued the following news:
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Whitehead AI Fellow Na Sun receives a National Institutes of Health Director's Early Independence Award
Whitehead Institute AI Fellow Na Sun has received a 2026 NIH Director's Early Independence Award, which will support her research using artificial intelligence to study how cells communicate across tissues and organs in health and disease.
At Whitehead Institute, Sun develops advanced computational more
10 Times Faster, 10 Times Less Energy: Solving AI's Memory Bottleneck With Algorithms and Coding Theory
LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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10 Times Faster, 10 Times Less Energy: Solving AI's Memory Bottleneck With Algorithms and Coding Theory
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Last week, USC's Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering hosted the 20th Viterbi Keynote Lecture, featuring memory and mathematics expert, Paul H. Siegel, an Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor at UC San Diego.
Joined by A more
4 UW scholars honored with Vilas Research Professorships
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 4 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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4 UW scholars honored with Vilas Research Professorships
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New Vilas Research Professors include leaders in study of cells, public opinion, sustainable chemistry and computational optimization
By Chris Barncard
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers Anjon Audhya, Katherine Cramer, Shannon Stahl and Stephen Wright have been named Vilas Research Professors.
Created for the advancement of learnin more
A Legacy Built for What Comes Next
ORLANDO, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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A Legacy Built for What Comes Next
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Highlights
* For 25 years, The Charles Millican Legacy Society has supported scholarships, research and academic programs that open doors for students and fuel the future.
* Through planned gifts such as bequests and retirement plan designations -which accounted for nearly one-third of all charitable support to UCF in 2025 -donors ensure the university's im more
ACOG and OpenEvidence Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Ob-Gyn Health Care
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the following news release:
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ACOG and OpenEvidence Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Ob-Gyn Health Care
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The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) and OpenEvidence announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to ACOG's evidence-based clinical guidance and develop insights to help inform the future of ob-gyn care and women's health.
The collabor more
Against the wind: FAMU-FSU researchers show how flight angles affect turbulence, vortex formation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 4 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Against the wind: FAMU-FSU researchers show how flight angles affect turbulence, vortex formation
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At high speeds, even the smallest movement can have major consequences.
When an aircraft tilts sharply during flight, the air around it does not flow smoothly. It twists into powerful, swirling currents that can destabilize the entire vehicle. These swirling structures, known as vortices, can behave unpr more
AI model delivers river temperature insights, strengthening US energy security
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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AI model delivers river temperature insights, strengthening US energy security
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Hydrology experts at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) used artificial intelligence and a physics-based understanding of streamflow to create a model that provides highly accurate predictions of river temperatures, even in waterways that more
Anthropic Partners with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs to Launch Enterprise AI Services Firm
NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Anthropic Partners with Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs to Launch Enterprise AI Services Firm
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San Francisco, CA - Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Friedman, and Goldman Sachs today announced the formation of a new AI-native enterprise services firm that will work with companies to rapidly bring Claude into their core business operations. The new fi more
Arizona Western College Selected as One of Three U.S. Institutions for U.S.-India Partnership Lab on Workforce Innovation and AI
YUMA, Arizona, May 4 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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Arizona Western College selected as one of three U.S. institutions for U.S.-India Partnership Lab on workforce innovation and AI
Initiative will advance workforce-aligned programs, applied AI solutions, and global talent pathways
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Arizona Western College (AWC) has been selected as one of only three institutions in the country to participate in the U.S.-India Partnership Lab, a national initiative led by the As more
Autonomous Model Car Design Wins Real-World Impact Award at NJIT AI Exploration Day
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 4 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Autonomous Model Car Design Wins Real-World Impact Award at NJIT AI Exploration Day
Written by: Evan Koblentz
Students won the Real World Impact award at New Jersey Institute of Technology's spring 2026 Artificial Intelligence Exploration Day not for what they built, but for how they built it.
The team of Bartek Broclawik, Matthew Sudol, Pola Szwaczka and Om Vaghasiya knew that autonomous ve more
Building a Healthier America: Independent Women Launches Policy Center to Challenge the Status Quo in Health Care
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Building a Healthier America: Independent Women Launches Policy Center to Challenge the Status Quo in Health Care
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"Real reform requires transparency-about what care actually costs, about what's in our food, and about whether a system built around treating disease is actually making us healthier." - Dr. Monique Yohanan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women announ more
Castro Succeeds Atkinson as President of ITIF
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Castro Succeeds Atkinson as President of ITIF
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WASHINGTON- Daniel Castro officially took the helm today as president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), succeeding Robert D. Atkinson, who founded ITIF in 2006 and led it to become the world's top-ranked think tank for science and technology policy. Castro will now build more
CCIA Promotes Two Team Members to New Roles
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Promotes Two Team Members to New Roles
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Two team members at the Computer & Communications Industry Association have been promoted. CCIA Vice President for Federal Affairs Brian McMillan will take on a new role as Vice President for Public Policy and will head the association's U.S. policy development. McMillan came to CCIA more than two year more
Cleveland Clinic Children's Unveils Program to Expand Access to Pediatric Mental Health Care
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic Children's Unveils Program to Expand Access to Pediatric Mental Health Care
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Cleveland Clinic Children's is launching a pediatric partial hospitalization program with an anticipated opening this fall at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation.
The program will be located in a renovated space specifically designed to provide structured, supportive more
Daniels offers graduates advice for promising, uncertain times
ANGOLA, Indiana, May 4 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Daniels offers graduates advice for promising, uncertain times
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Mitch Daniels, former governor of the state of Indiana and former president of Purdue University, shared advice with graduates he said were entering a world he described as "the most promising and most uncertain and treacherous" as Trine University held Commencement ceremonies on May 2.
The university celebrated about 2,700 graduates in two ceremonies more
Director Squires addresses INTA in London, highlights the new frontier of trademarks and personal brands
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Director Squires addresses INTA in London, highlights the new frontier of trademarks and personal brands
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LONDON, ENGLAND -United States Patent and Trademark Office Director John A. Squires delivered a rousing keynote address this morning at the INTA Annual Meeting held in London, looking out ahead as to what's next in the world of the 'new and the next.'
The Director r more
Division of Undergraduate Learning announces experiential learning funding awards
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Division of Undergraduate Learning announces experiential learning funding awards
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Clemson University's Division of Undergraduate Learning has announced funding awards for 15 experiential learning projects aimed at providing innovative, hands-on learning experiences that build meaningful partnerships with industry in South Carolina.
"To best prepare students for the workplace, we are committed to providi more
Entrepreneurship skills for every major
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Entrepreneurship skills for every major
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When faculty member Howard Haines asked a simple question in his ENT 300 Digital Entrepreneurship class-"Who isn't an entrepreneurship major?"-about three-fourths of the room raised their hands. The response captured something bigger than a single class roster.
Entrepreneurship at Central Michigan University College of Business Administration is attracti more
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid: Weekly Reflections
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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Hello Team FCPS!
What another fantastic FCPS week!! There continue to be so many exciting activities going on all across this amazing school division. It reminds me to continue to be grateful for all that we have here in FCPS and not to take for granted the special experience(s) we have each and every day. It also r more
Five Things to Know Following Administrator Zeldin's Budget Hearings on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Five Things to Know Following Administrator Zeldin's Budget Hearings on Capitol Hill
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This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up congressional testimony before three committees regarding EPA's Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Throughout all three hearings, Administrator Zeldin corrected many absurd claims from congressional Democrats attempting to more
IBM Study: CEOs are Reshaping C-suite Roles for the AI Era
ARMONK, New York, May 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Study: CEOs are Reshaping C-suite Roles for the AI Era
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ARMONK, N.Y., May 4, 2026 - A new global study from the IBM (NYSE: IBM ) Institute for Business Value finds that the accelerating pace of AI is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise.
In the foreword of the study, IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn writes, "T more
IBM: A Decade of Quantum on the Cloud
ARMONK, New York, May 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM: A Decade of Quantum on the Cloud
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - IBM (NYSE: IBM ) put the first quantum computer on the cloud. It was a seminal moment in computing history, and for thousands of early users who would get their first experience with real quantum hardware in the months and years to follow.
Today, we celebrate a tremendous milestone: ten years of cloud-accessible quantum more
In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity
TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity
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By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing
In boxing, you don't last long if you only know how to defend -or only how to attack.
Fighters train not only to throw punches, but to recognize what a punch looks like when it's coming at them.
Cybersecurity works the same way.
Some specialists play offense, activel more
Independent Women Launches Center for AI and Technology to Shape the Future of Innovation
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Independent Women Launches Center for AI and Technology to Shape the Future of Innovation
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"American leadership is needed to harness the transformative power of technology for our economy and broader society." - Carrie Sheffield
Artificial intelligence and technology are rapidly transforming how Americans work, learn, and live. The policies shaping these innovations will more
Intel Announces Leadership Appointments to Advance Client Computing and Enable Future Innovation
SANTA CLARA, California, May 4 [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 Leadership Appointments to Advance Client Computing and Enable Future Innovation
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* Intel appoints Alex Katouzian as executive vice president and general manager of Client Computing & Physical AI
* Names Pushkar Ranade chief technology officer
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Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, Named Chair of NYU Langone Health's Rusk Rehabilitation
NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, Named Chair of NYU Langone Health's Rusk Rehabilitation
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NYU Langone Health has appointed Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, a nationally recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, as chair of Rusk Rehabilitation, one of the top-ranked centers of its kind in the nation.
Dr. Whiteson has been more
Kennesaw State student using AI to speed up breast cancer detection
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State student using AI to speed up breast cancer detection
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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 4, 2026
For patients facing cancer or the possibility of it, every second counts. The weeks spent waiting for answers can feel like an eternity. But more importantly, a faster diagnosis means a treatment plan can begin sooner.
Kennesaw State University student Preston Brantley is trying to reduce the lengt more
Live Performance Breaks the Digital Blur -- and Reconnects You
LA JOLLA, California, May 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Live Performance Breaks the Digital Blur -- and Reconnects You
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There's something about live theatre that demands your full attention. It could be an emotional monologue that brings tears to your eyes. Or a riveting dance sequence so synchronous that you're hypnotized.
Des McAnuff describes the performing arts as both ephemeral and timeless - a uniquely powerful way to bring peopl more
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference connects professionals, prepares students for an AI-driven future
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Midwest Digital Marketing Conference connects professionals, prepares students for an AI-driven future
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A lot has changed in the marketing industry since Justin Lopinot earned his master's degree in communication from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2006, and he said the rise of artificial intelligence has only accelerated that evolution.
"The pace of change from year to year, more
Miller Tours J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works with Coupang
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Miller Tours J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works with Coupang
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Washington, D.C. - On Friday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Coupang, a Seattle-based Fortune 150 U.S. technology company and retailer at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works for a visit highlighting the collaboration between the two companies. Through its international retail, logistics and fulfillment operations, Coupang is helping J.Q. Dick more
Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 423 graduates at May 2026 Commencement Ceremony
COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Missouri School of Journalism to recognize 423 graduates at May 2026 Commencement Ceremony
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The Missouri School of Journalism will celebrate the achievements of its May and August graduates during its spring commencement ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, at Mizzou Arena.
The event will recognize students receiving degrees in Bachelor of Journalism, Master of Arts, and Do more
New Categories Introduced to G2 in April 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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New Categories Introduced to G2 in April 2026
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AI continues to move beyond general-purpose tools and into the specific workflows that define entire industries -from automating slide decks and sourcing decisions to streamlining compliance in financial services, and transforming how physical workplaces respond to the people in them.
This April, G2 introduced 8 new categories that reflect where software more
NJIT Senior Earns Fulbright Award to Help Jamaica Build AI in Its Own Voice
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 4 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Senior Earns Fulbright Award to Help Jamaica Build AI in Its Own Voice
Written by: Jesse Jenkins
For Naketa "KET-A" Williams '26, artificial intelligence is not just about what systems like ChatGPT can do -- it is about whose stories, languages and values they carry.
That idea will soon take Williams to Jamaica as a Fulbright recipient, where she will join a national initiative advancin more
Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Flat returns for Canadian Pension Plans in Q1 as geopolitical tensions intensified
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release:
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Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Flat returns for Canadian Pension Plans in Q1 as geopolitical tensions intensified
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TORONTO, May 4, 2026 - Canadian pension plan returns were tempered by political frictions and a volatile backdrop in the first quarter of 2026, with the median pension plan rising modestly by 0.4% for the quar more
Oak Ridge visit gives Kentucky State students firsthand look at advanced scientific research and instrumentation
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 4 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Oak Ridge visit gives Kentucky State students firsthand look at advanced scientific research and instrumentation
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Thirty participants toured national laboratory facilities tied to supercomputing, neutron science, advanced manufacturing, and transportation innovation
FRANKFORT, Ky. -A recent spring visit to Oak Ridge National Laboratory turned classroom concepts into a firsthand look at some of the na more
Purdue drone initiatives focus on the future of autonomy in the sky
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue drone initiatives focus on the future of autonomy in the sky
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's cutting-edge initiatives and research with drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are combining with the latest artificial intelligence and autonomy to quickly turn ideas and imagination into attainable reality.
Drones have moved far beyond simple radio-contr more
Ralph L. Sacco Research Day Highlights Next Generation of Neurology Investigators
MIAMI, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Ralph L. Sacco Research Day Highlights Next Generation of Neurology Investigators
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The annual event at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine showcases resident-led neurology research, mentorship and nationally competitive scientific work.
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Neurology celebrated mentorship, momentum and resident scholarship a more
REACH by RentCafe debuts REACH 360 at AIM
SANTA BARBARA, California, May 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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REACH by RentCafe debuts REACH 360 at AIM
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Multifamily marketing agency launches search innovation alongside all-in-one visual media solution
REACH by RentCafe (r) will debut REACH 360 during the Apartment Innovation and Marketing Conference (AIM) in Huntington Beach, California, May 3- more
Reflection Prompts Can Slow Down Learning, CMU Study Shows
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Reflection Prompts Can Slow Down Learning, CMU Study Shows
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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (opens in new window) have known that practice is essential for learning (opens in new window). But in a new study, they wanted to test whether adding AI-generated feedback and prompts that force students to reflect on their mistakes would improve outcomes more
Rep. Aguilar Requests Nearly $50 Million in Funding for 20 Community Projects in the Inland Empire
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Requests Nearly $50 Million in Funding for 20 Community Projects in the Inland Empire
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The 20 projects help tackle pressing issues like affordable housing, public safety, job training and healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced 20 Community Project Funding requests for the Inland Empire totaling $49,739,093 that were submitted to the House Committee more
Researchers pioneer method to rapidly design proteins
MENLO PARK, California, May 4 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Researchers pioneer method to rapidly design proteins
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By Carol Tseng
Key takeaways:
* Researchers developed a new way to design proteins.
* With the help of SLAC's synchrotron light source, the team uncovered details about a well-known designed protein, then redesigned it to create two new proteins that performed beyond expectations.
* This method offers a potentially si more
TROY, New York, May 4 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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RPI Cuts Ribbon on Gene Haas Manufacturing Teaching & Learning Foundry
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The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) School of Engineering recently celebrated the official opening of the Gene Haas Manufacturing Teaching & Learning Foundry with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together representatives from the Gene Haas Foundation, the RPI community, industry partners, local educators, and co more
Sanford Health named to Fortune's list fourth year in a row
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health named to Fortune's list fourth year in a row
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For the fourth consecutive year, Fortune has named Sanford Health to its list of " America's Most Innovative Companies." The 2026 list recognizes 300 U.S.-based companies for leadership in fostering creativity, advancing technology and driving transformational change.
Sanford Health is the only company headquarter more
SBE Council Celebrates National Small Business Week: Entrepreneurs Are Driving Growth, Innovation, and America's Future
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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SBE Council Celebrates National Small Business Week: Entrepreneurs Are Driving Growth, Innovation, and America's Future
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The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) is kicking off National Small Business Week (May 4-9) by reminding lawmakers, policy leaders, and the public about the importance of America's entrepreneurs to U.S. economic growth an more
Shop from curated AI finds with Amazon India's Great Summer Sale 2026 starting 8th May 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, May 4 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Shop from curated AI finds with Amazon India's Great Summer Sale 2026 starting 8th May 2026
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Bengaluru, May 3, 2026: Amazon India today announced that Great Summer Sale 2026 will go live from 12:00 AM on 8 th May, bringing together a wide selection of curated AI products across categories including smartphones, fashion, beauty, home, kitchen, large appliances, groceries, everyday essential more
Sixty-One Percent of CEOs Say Their Boards Are Rushing AI Transformation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Sixty-One Percent of CEOs Say Their Boards Are Rushing AI Transformation
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* New Research from Boston Consulting Group Reveals Disconnect at the Top on AI Strategy and Execution
* Three-Quarters of Board Members Believe They Understand AI, but 35% of CEOs Say Boards Overestimate the Human Capabilities AI Can Replace
* More Than Half of more
Students from 12 global campuses team up to develop solutions for an international company in Maine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 4 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Students from 12 global campuses team up to develop solutions for an international company in Maine
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Northeastern's first Global Innovation Challenge unites students across the global network in the name of entrepreneurship.
by Erin Kayata May 4, 2026
When you're a law firm operating in over 80 countries, how do you ensure your employees are familiar with the culture, business practices and client e more
The EELU 2026 State of the Environment Conference
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 4 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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The EELU 2026 State of the Environment Conference
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The Fourth-Annual State of the Environment Conference, held by the Vanderbilt Law School's Energy, Environment, and Land Use ( EELU ) Program, took place on January 21 at Vanderbilt Law School. Faculty, policymakers, and experts discussed major environmental issues in the Southeast. Supported by the Sally Shallenberger Brown Program Fund, the conference co more
The Moral Reckoning of AI
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 4 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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The Moral Reckoning of AI
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As artificial intelligence gets woven into the fabric of everyday life, the human implications of AI demand thoughtful leadership. Vanderbilt is working to ensure that ethics-not just innovation-drive its future.
Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract frontier. Generative AI is reshaping the most human parts of our lives in ways both subtle and profound.
A c more
Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Turn a PhD into a Startup Incubator
LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Turn a PhD into a Startup Incubator
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The fast-paced and competitive culture of tech startups typically favors execution over reflection. Think you have a good idea? Great - now build, test, iterate and ship as quickly as possible before the window of opportunity closes. Want to know what works? Just get the product out there - more
Turner Provides AI-Powered Safety Tool to the Construction Industry
NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Provides AI-Powered Safety Tool to the Construction Industry
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Turner is making SafeT Coach, its AI-powered field safety tool, available free of charge to the broader construction industry. The announcement comes during Turner's 22nd annual Safety Week and company-wide Safety Stand-Down, it's largest to date, under the theme " All In Together."
In construction, conditions change f more
U.S. Patent Director Squires Highlights Identity Protection and Personal Branding
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- John Squires, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, delivered a keynote address at the International Trademark Association 2026 Annual Meeting in London, England. Squires characterized the USPTO as "America's Branding Agency," emphasizing a strategic shift toward protecting personal brands and identity rights in an era of social media and artificial intelligence.
Squires noted that trademark filings incr more
UC Santa Cruz receives California Department of Fish and Wildlife funding to assess health of state's streams
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 4 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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UC Santa Cruz receives California Department of Fish and Wildlife funding to assess health of state's streams
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A $2.2 million grant will scale a pioneering environmental DNA-based index, adding a broad biodiversity assessment tool that benefits statewide management of vital freshwater ecosystems
May 4, 2026
By Mike Pena
Key takeaways
* The project will use environmental more
UCF's Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8-9
ORLANDO, Florida, May 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF's Spring 2026 Commencement Set for May 8-9
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UCF will award more than 10,700 degrees during this spring's ceremonies, continuing its record-setting momentum in preparing highly skilled graduates for in-demand fields, including engineering, computer science, business, nursing, and digital and emerging media.
UCF is the leading producer of talent among Florida's universities, awarding nearly 19, more
UMGC Names Amy Stevens as Chief Academic Officer and Vice President of Global Academic Learning Enterprise
ADELPHI, Maryland, May 4 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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UMGC Names Amy Stevens as Chief Academic Officer and Vice President of Global Academic Learning Enterprise
Veteran academic leader to scale academic division as a learner-centered, data-driven, skills-based and AI-powered organization
Amy Stevens
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University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has named Amy Stevens, a veteran academic executive and strategist, as chief academic officer and more
USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
TAMPA, Florida, May 4 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding
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The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, th more
WashU Olin Business launches dual AI initiatives to prepare workers, companies
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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WashU Olin Business launches dual AI initiatives to prepare workers, companies
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As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the workforce, Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis is launching new educational offerings and student scholarship support aimed at helping organizations and talent adapt and lead in the emerging AI economy.
The school is introducing a first-of-its-kin more
What does it mean to train an AI to speak like you?
ITHACA, New York, May 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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What does it mean to train an AI to speak like you?
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Ultra-personalized artificial intelligence for assisted communication risks muting aspects of the user's identity and occasionally breaches privacy, according to a new study from a Cornell Tech doctoral student who trained the technology on himself.
Doctoral student Tobias Weinberg, who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), conceived the rese more
Witt installed as Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 4 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Witt installed as Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor
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Andrew Witt has been installed as the inaugural Kavita and Krishna Bharat Professor in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. The professorship includes a joint appointment at the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering. A lecture took place Feb. 26 in Steinberg Hall Auditorium, followed by a receptio more
Inside a MBA Economics Class: AI-Powered Real-Time Learning in Action
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 3 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Inside a MBA Economics Class: AI-Powered Real-Time Learning in Action
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How AI Tools Are Transforming Graduate Economics Education
In Professor of Economics Ting Zhang's graduate economics class at the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore, students aren't just reading about supply and demand curves-they're manipulating them in real-time, watching market equilibria shift as they a more
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman Issues Remarks At the Financial Stability Oversight Council Artificial Intelligence Series Roundtable on Cybersecurity and Risk Management
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 1, 2026, by Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman at the Financial Stability Oversight Council Artificial Intelligence Series Roundtable on Cybersecurity and Risk Management:
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Artificial Intelligence in the Financial System
Good morning, it is a pleasure to join you today to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), and the critical role it plays in cybersecurity and risk management.1 This event is one of a s more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: What Businesses Are Saying - Impact of the Conflict Has Been Limited ... For Now
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by R. Andrew Bauer, Renee Haltom and Matthew Martin:
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What Businesses Are Saying: The Impact of the Conflict Has Been Limited ... For Now
In times of rapid change, economic sensing allows us to quickly determine how events are playing out in the real economy. In this post, we draw from dozens of conversations with businesses from mid-March to mid-April to assess how the first more
TAMIU, Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo Launch Partnership Expanding Access to Space-Focused STEM Education
LAREDO, Texas, May 1 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU, Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo Launch Partnership Expanding Access to Space-Focused STEM Education
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo (BGCL), announces the launch of Mission Antares 1, a first-of-its-kind immersive STEM initiative designed to introduce young students to space science more
UNLV Newsmakers 2026: April
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: April
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April showers came in the form of a torrent of headlines, because this edition of Newsmakers is inundated with them.
Can thunderstorms worsen your pollen allergies? Is waking up with your cell phone the best way to start your day? How did popcorn become associated with movie theaters? What are politicians doing to stymie inflation ahead of the midterm electio more
Sage Expands Developer Platform With New AI Tools and Commercial Models
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026:
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Sage expands developer platform with new AI tools and commercial models
Unified access, AI agent tools and flexible commercial models give partners a clearer path from idea to impact
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Sage (FTSE: SGE), a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced new tools and commercial op more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12686) on April 30, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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The 2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions
In July 2025, as part of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21), Congress enacted a new limitation on itemized tax deductions for high-income taxpayers. This Insight describes itemized tax deductions, explains how the new limitation w more
Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11424) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana
On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order easing some controls of medical marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Specifically, the order provides that marijuana and its derivatives are now controlled in more
DODEA Domestic School System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10335) on April 29, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: DODEA Domestic School System
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) manages federally funded, domestic and overseas school systems that provide pre-kindergarten (pre-K) through grade 12 education, primarily for the children of active duty serviceme more
Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11425) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes
On January 16, 2026, in Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner, a divided three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) rejected the Tax Court's interpretation of the l more
General Business Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12685) on April 29, 2026, by public finance specialists Donald J. Marples and Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The General Business Credit
The general business tax credit represents the sum of 41 separate business credits specified in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 38(b). Each of these component credits is computed separately under its own IRC section, and then all of the credits ar more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) on April 29, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine more
Trump V. Barbara - Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11423) on April 29, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah Solomon-Strauss:
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Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship
On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. The question before the Court was whether Executive Order 14160 (E.O. 14160, or the E.O.), "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," is more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13212) on April 30, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress generally funds and provides related policy direction to the civil works activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in annual Energy and Water Development appropriations acts and more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 29, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, con more
Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11741) on April 27, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)
Background
The Army Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is
'the replacement for the M113 family of vehicles within the Armored Brigade Combat Team [ABCT], comprising approximately 30 perce more
Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 & 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12684) on April 28, 2026, by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 and 2026
Since U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (hereinafter, HHS Secretary) was sworn in on February 13, 2025, HHS has changed several long-standing federal vacci more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on April 27, 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. This report provides a brief introduction to its more
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10177) on April 28, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency body chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serve more
FY2025 DOD Audit Results Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12627) on April 28, 2026, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2025 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Und more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program: Background and Selected Considerations" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Local and Regional Project Assistance (LRPA) is a competitive grant program for transportation projects of significant local and regional impact. The name of the program and grant re more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program - Background and Selected Considerations:"
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Trends
This section of the report evaluates trends regarding funding, capital and planning grant awards, and modal split of grant awards since the beginning of the program in FY2009 through FY2025. This section also examines policy c more
Offshore Wind - Status & Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026.
The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples:
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Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte more
Rice's Whale - Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12835) on April 27, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Rice's Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors, and Considerations for Congress
The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in thei more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on April 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. 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 d more
U.S.-Vietnam Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10209) on April 27, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance specialist Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1995, overlapping strategic and economic interests have led the two countries to expand more
What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13057) on April 28, 2026, by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination?
Many federal antidiscrimination laws encompass two theories of discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate-treatment discrimination involves intentional harm based on race, sex, disability, or some other proscribed motive. Disparate-impact more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer:
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SUMMARY
Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services:"
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Personal Finance and Tax/18
Personal Finance
Several agencies - the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Credit Union Ad more
FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12683) on April 27, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Drew C. Aherne.
Here are excerpts:
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The FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester
On April 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submitted its report on the FY2027 mandatory sequester to Congress. On the same day, President Trump issued a sequestration order directing agencies to implement the re more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
11 Community Groups Oppose SSA's Elimination of Interpreter Services and Cite Underestimated Burdens
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 11 community organization submitted a public comment letter to the Social Security Administration opposing the proposed elimination of foreign language interpreter services for complaint communications. The letter was addressed to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget concerning agency information collection activities.
The coalition emphasized that removing interpreter access on SSA-437 forms would hinder thorough and accurate complaint investigations. Th more
15 State Attorney Generals Urge Collaboration and Caution in CMS Anti-Fraud Efforts
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 15 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services citing concerns about the agency's recent Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter emphasize their shared commitment to combating Medicaid and healthcare program fraud, while cautioning that recent federal actions risk undermining the longstandi more
23 Advocacy Groups Opposes HUD Proposal to Shorten Tenant Notice Period for Lease Termination
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 23 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposal to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter stresses that the proposed rule threatens the stability of families in federally assisted housing by reducing the time tenants have to catch up on rent or seek assistance amid a nationwide housing affordabilit more
49 Environmental, Public Health Organizations Oppose EPA Delay of Chemical Health and Safety Data Reporting Deadline
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 49 environmental and public health organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the proposed extension of the reporting deadline under the Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule pursuant to section 8(d) of the Toxic Substances Control Act. The letter expresses opposition to EPA's plan to delay submission of unpublished health and safety studies from chemical manufacturers involving benzene, vinyl chlor more
5 Advocacy Groups Urge HUD to Retain 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of five civil rights and housing advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposal to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent in public and project-based rental assistance housing. The letter stresses that the 30-Day Notice Rule, first enacted in 2019, has played a critical role in decreasing evictions and protecting v more
57 Housing Groups Urge HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 57 housing advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The coalition and partners argue that the proposal would jeopardize housing stability for millions of HUD-assisted residents, exacerbate homelessness, and impose undue burdens on housing providers.
According more
7 Real Estate Groups Urge HUD to Revoke 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement for Rent Nonpayment
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of seven real estate organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supporting the agency's proposed rule to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter, sent by industry associations representing a range of housing providers, argues that the current HUD rule interferes with state eviction laws and contributes to financial burdens on landlords more
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention and Program Integrity Measures
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing issues related to the prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare programs. As the leading professional association for managed care pharmacy, AMCP represents nearly 8,000 healthcare practitioners involved in managing medication therapies for approximately 270 million Americans.
In its letter, AMCP emphasizes th more
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Urges FDA for Clarity on Individualized Genetic Therapy Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause. The letter addresses the agency's framework for developing therapies for ultra-rare genetic conditions where traditional clinical trial more
Access to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Coalition Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Access to Genomic Cancer Testing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Access to Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The coalition, composed of leading molecular diagnostics companies and laboratories, highlights the importance of distinguishing legitimate use of genomic testing from fraudulent activity as CMS works to address waste and a more
Acesso Biologics Urges Targeted Measures to Combat Fraud in Medicare Skin Substitute Program
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Acesso Biologics, a company specializing in advanced wound care solutions, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Request for Information about the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter addresses CMS's recent regulatory actions and policy changes impacting skin substitute products used in treating chronic and complex wounds.
In its letter, Acesso Biologics ex more
ACLU Seeks DOJ Transparency on State Capital Counsel Certification Amid Death Penalty Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union has submitted a series of public comment letters and Freedom of Information Act requests to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning the DOJ's proposed amendments to the rule governing state capital counsel systems certification. The DOJ's Office of Legal Policy and other components, including the Office of the Attorney General, are involved in rulemaking aimed at revising the certification process.
The ACLU, through its Capital Punishmen more
Adult Polyglucosan Body Research Foundation Submits Public Comment on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Adult Polyglucosan Body Research Foundation, Brooklyn, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The foundation works on behalf of patients affected by APBD and Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV, rare neurological more
Alabama Hospital Association Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Hospital Realities
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alabama Hospital Association, representing over one hundred hospitals across the state, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. AlaHA emphasized the need for CMS to carefully consider the financial and operational challenges faced by hospitals in Alabama before implementing new policies targeting fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare pro more
All Families Deserve a Chance Coalition Opposes Over Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The All Families Deserve a Chance Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would establish work requirements and term limits for residents in public housing and certain affordable multifamily housing programs. The coalition urged HUD to withdraw the proposal, citing concerns about its impact on vulnerable families.
The AFDC Coalition has a history of advocacy for familie more
Alliance for Housing Justice Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Time Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alliance for Housing Justice, a coalition dedicated to affordable housing and tenant rights, submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing a Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule. The proposal aims to provide Public Housing Agencies and multifamily housing owners increased flexibility to implement work requirements and time limits for families receiving housing assistance.
AHJ argued that the proposed rule abandons evidence-based policy and ris more
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Urges Greater Clarity on FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, an international advocacy organization focused on cell and gene therapy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This framework aims to support the development of individualized therapies for specific genetic conditions with known biological causes, particularly where traditional development paradigms are impractical.
In its comme more
ALS Network Urges FDA To Clarify Framework For Individualized Therapies Targeting Genetic ALS Subsets
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- ALS Network, an advocacy organization serving people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This FDA framework aims to support the development of individualized therapies that target specific genetic conditions with known biological causes, especially in situations where traditional randomized clinical tria more
ALS United Urges FDA to Balance Speed and Scientific Rigor in Individualized Therapy Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- ALS United submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause. The letter addresses FDA's effort to create a regulatory framework for individualized therapies aimed at mutation-defined subsets of ALS and other rare genetic conditions.
ALS Un more
American Association for Homecare Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention Measures
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Association for Homecare, a national body representing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies suppliers and manufacturers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to respond to a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative.
AAHomecare underscored the association's dedication to supporting genuine suppliers while advocating for tougher meas more
American Chemistry Council Supports EPA Deadline Extension for Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Chemistry Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing support for the agency's proposal to extend the reporting deadline for the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule by one year. The ACC, representing chemical manufacturers and related industries, emphasized the challenges associated with meeting the existing reporting deadlines and highlighted the need for additional time due to the EPA more
American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics Provides Feedback on FDA's Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause." The ACMG, an authoritative organization devoted to advancing medical genetics in healthcare, addressed multiple a more
American Council on Education Urges DOE to Withdraw Civil Rights Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Council on Education, representing nearly 1,600 colleges, universities, and related organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to five Direct Final Rules issued by the agency on May 16, 2025. These rules propose amendments to civil rights regulations under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and th more
American Enterprise Institute Supports HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Enterprise Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development endorsing the agency's proposed rule that would provide Public Housing Agencies and certain Multifamily Housing Owners with flexibility to implement work requirements and term limits for recipients of housing assistance programs. AEI outlined its support for the rule, emphasizing the need to address employment disincentives and promote self-sufficiency more
American Enterprise Institute Urges HUD to Adopt Flexibility in Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Enterprise Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the department's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." AEI addressed concerns related to the equity and incentives surrounding federal rental housing assistance programs and shared recommendations to enhance the proposed rule.
The AEI commentary emphasized two primary issues w more
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers Supports EPA Reporting Deadline Extension While Urging Rule Revisions
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed extension of the reporting deadline under the Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(d). The extension would move the deadline for submitting unpublished health and safety studies on 16 chemicals from May 22, 2026, to May 21, 2027. AFPM represents manufacturers of fuels and petrochemicals critical to numerous manu more
American Network of Community Options & Resources Urges CMS to Protect Medicaid Programs from Overly Broad Enforcement
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Network of Community Options and Resources, a national nonprofit representing over 2,500 community providers of long-term supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS' Request for Information concerning comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare, stressing the importance of safeguarding Medicaid home more
American Psychological Association Services Urges Targeted Approach to Combat Healthcare Fraud in CMS Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- American Psychological Association Services Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on regulatory changes to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs. APA Services, representing over 173,000 psychology professionals, expressed strong support for efforts to reduce fraud in publicly funded health programs but advocated for a more precise strategy rather than more
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Offers Recommendations to FDA on Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, Waukesha, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." ASGCT, a nonprofit organization representing over 6,500 professionals specializing in genetics and cellular therapies, expressed more
Arc of Delaware Opposes DOE's Proposed Rollback of Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Arc of Delaware has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rules that would eliminate critical accessibility protections for people with disabilities in federally assisted programs and new construction projects.
The Arc of Delaware, an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Delaware, cautions that the proposed changes wo more
Arithmedics Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Detection With Advanced Analytics and Responsible AI
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arithmedics Inc., a technology company specializing in AI-driven medical coding and claims analytics, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information related to its Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. Arithmedics presented recommendations aimed at modernizing program integrity to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse while maintaining beneficiary access and minim more
Arthur Health Urges CMS to Enhance Healthcare Fraud Detection Through Advanced Analytics
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Arthur Health, Toronto, Canada, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The healthcare analytics company expressed support for CMS's proactive program integrity efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace programs.
Arthur Health specializes in entity-centric analytics designed to reinforce program more
Ascension Submits Comprehensive Feedback to CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Ascension, a non-profit and Catholic health systems, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to its request for information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The comments reflect Ascension's insights from its vast healthcare network spanning 15 states and D.C., emphasizing the importance of protecting program integrity and combating fraud, waste, and abuse across Medicare and Medicaid more
Autonomize AI Submits Comments to CMS on AI Use in Medicare Advantage Coding Oversight
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Autonomize AI, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services concerning the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter focuses on Section G, which addresses the use of artificial intelligence in Medicare Advantage coding oversight and hospital billing. Autonomize AI details its experience deploying AI solutions for high-volume clinical documentation reviews, more
Availity Urges CMS to Adopt Private Sector Models to Combat Healthcare Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Availity LLC, the U.S. healthcare clearinghouse and administrative network, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Availity highlights structural barriers within CMS that hinder effective fraud, waste, and abuse prevention across Medicare and Medicaid programs and proposes more
Avalon Healthcare Solutions Urges CMS to Strengthen Lab Test Fraud Prevention Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Avalon Healthcare Solutions submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Avalon, a diagnostic intelligence company specializing in laboratory test data analysis, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's strategy against fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health programs, with a focus on laboratory testing, inc more
Bejo Seeds Urges USDA to Strengthen Organic Seed Use Requirements to Protect Integrity and Consumer Trust
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Bejo Seeds Inc., an organic seed supplier, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program urging clearer regulations on the use of organic seed in organic farming. The letter highlights concerns about the current exceptions allowing the use of conventional seed when organic seed is deemed commercially unavailable, which Bejo Seeds argues undermines organic integrity and risks damaging consumer confidence in the USDA Organic S more
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Urges FDA for Greater Clarity on Individualized Therapy Guidance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause." The letter acknowledges the FDA's efforts to support the development of individualized therapies for rare and ultrarare genetic conditions but calls for more
BLOODPAC Urges CMS to Balance Fraud Prevention With Access to Innovative Cancer Diagnostics
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- BLOODPAC, a consortium managed by the Center for Computational Science Research Inc., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Representing over 88 members across industry, academia, regulators, payers, and government, BLOODPAC highlighted the importance of distinguishing fraudulent activity from clinically a more
Boston Law Student Warns FinCEN Rule Could Increase Financial Exclusion Through De Risking
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Nathaniel F. Scheinman, a student at Boston College Law School, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treasury raising concerns about its proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism program rule, arguing that the measure could unintentionally expand financial exclusion.
The letter outlines that while the NPRM aims to strengthen the fight against illicit finance, more
Bothwell Regional Health Center Opposes 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Bothwell Regional Health Center submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital, located in Sedalia, Missouri, detailed concerns that the shift from the longstanding upfront discount mechanism to a rebate model would impose significant financial and administrative burdens, particularly on rural hospi more
California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Offers Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." CIRM, a state agency funded by California voters to accelerate stem cell and gene therapies for unmet medical needs, outlined both su more
Canary Cure Urges FDA to Expand Plausible Mechanism Framework for Multi-Payload RNA Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Canary Cure Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific diseases. Canary Cure calls for the final guidance to explicitly confirm that PMF principles apply to biologic products delivering multiple RNA payloads within a single lipid nanoparticle, cautioning against limiting the framework to single-modality more
Castle Biosciences Advocates for Balanced Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures in Molecular Diagnostics
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Castle Biosciences submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter emphasizes the need for targeted and data-driven approaches to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program while maintaining patient access to medically necessary and innovative molecular diagnostic testing.
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Catholic Charities USA Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Catholic Charities USA, a national network representing 169 independent Catholic Charities agencies across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter addresses concerns over HUD's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits.
The organization criticizes the proposed rule for potentially exacerbati more
Cato Institute Research Fellow Anthony Treasury to Improve Bank Secrecy Act Compliance and Reporting
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Nicholas Anthony, a research fellow at the Cato Institute Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing a proposed rule on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs, arguing that the reform effort lacks accountability and fails to address core inefficiencies in the existing system.
The Cato Institute expressed support more
Centene Submits Public Comment on CMS Proposal to Strengthen Healthcare Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Centene Corp., a healthcare enterprise serving over one in 15 Americans, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The comments address the CMS Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare proposed rule, aiming to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in government-sponsored healthcare programs, including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
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Center for Public Representation Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Disability Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Center for Public Representation, a national legal advocacy center dedicated to protecting the rights of people with disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules that would rescind key regulations mandating disability access in federally assisted programs. The letter proposes removing requirements related to new construction accessibility and transition plans for existing facilities.
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Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Provides Detailed Feedback on FDA's Draft Guidance for Individualized Therapies Targeting Genetic Conditions
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Chiesi Global Rare Diseases submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to develop individualized therapies for genetic conditions with known biological causes. The letter addresses the agency's efforts to facilitate development pathways in situations where traditional clinical trials present limitations due to small, dispersed patient populations.
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Children's Hospital Association Urges FDA To Prioritize Pediatric Needs In Rare Disease Therapy Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Children's Hospital Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions. The CHA urged the FDA to ensure the framework accounts for pediatric-specific considerations in safety, delivery, and reimbursement to facilitate continued high-quality care for pediatric patients at children's hosp more
Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations Urges Education Department to Develop Unified Manual for Federal Direct Loan Program
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a request for information on creating a standardized manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. COHEAO emphasized support for the Department's initiative to establish a centralized, authoritative guidance resource to ensure consistent application of Direct Loan laws, regulations, and policies by servicers, borrowers, institutions, ad more
Coast Professional Calls for Standardized Practices in Federal Student Aid Servicing and Collections
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Coast Professional Inc., Geneseo, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid addressing the Federal Direct Loan Program. Drawing on over 12 years of prior contractual experience managing hundreds of thousands of accounts and billions in student loan debt, Coast urged FSA to adopt consistent standards in key areas of loan servicing and collections to enhance borrower communication, compliance, and operational more
Cohere Health Urges CMS to Expand and Integrate CRUSH Initiative for Comprehensive Fraud Prevention
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cohere Health, a leading AI-enabled prior authorization company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining enhancements needed for the CRUSH program integrity operating system. Cohere Health emphasized the necessity of expanding and integrating CRUSH's components into a unified, technology-driven framework that addresses fraud, waste, and abuse across all Medicare lines and beyond.
Cohere Health, Boston, Massachusetts, highl more
Compass Working Capital Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Compass Working Capital, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization urges HUD to retract the rule, cautioning that implementing work requirements and term limits on HUD-assisted households will be ineffective in boosting employment, earnings, or self-sufficienc more
Consumer Debt Counselors Urges Standardized Common Manual for Federal Direct Loan Program
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Consumer Debt Counselors, a nonprofit credit counseling organization specializing in student loan counseling, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the development and implementation of a Common Manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter addresses systemic challenges borrowers face due to inconsistent information, disconnected systems, and uneven servicer practices, proposing comprehensive standardization across policies, more
Cotiviti Urges CMS to Modernize Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention Strategies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cotiviti GOV Services LLC submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Cotiviti, a leader in healthcare payment integrity solutions and a longtime Recovery Audit Contractor supporting CMS, offered recommendations aimed at enhancing CMS's efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicare program.
In its letter, Cotiv more
Cure Coalition Backs FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework With Calls for Patient Safety Emphasis
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Cure Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration expressing support for the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The organization, representing patients, families, and health advocates, highlights the framework's potential to streamline regulatory pathways for individua more
Cure Sanfilippo Foundation Provides Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Therapies Targeting Rare Genetic Conditions
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cure Sanfilippo Foundation, a nonprofit patient research and advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The letter addresses the unique challenges in developing treatments for Sanfilippo syndromes, a group of more
Cureledger Urges FDA to Strengthen Guidance on Rare Disease Therapy Development Data Standards and Privacy
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Cureledger Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. Cureledger recognizes the framework's potential to accelerate drug development for rare diseases by allowing mechanism-anchored evidence to substitute for traditional randomized controlled t more
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Urges FDA to Clarify Guidance on Gene Editing Therapies for Ultra-Rare Diseases
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance on the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions. The foundation emphasized the need for regulatory pathways that accommodate the challenges posed by ultra-rare disease subpopulations, particularly in the context of gene editing therapi more
Dedham Housing Authority Urges HUD to Ensure Flexibility and Support in Work Requirements Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Dedham Housing Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule on establishing flexibility for implementation of work requirements and term limits in public housing programs. DHA, which administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in Dedham, Massachusetts, as well as for eight partner public housing authorities, expressed support for HUD's approach of making these policies opti more
Disability Law Center Opposes HUD Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Disability Law Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The DLC warns that the proposal to authorize work requirements of up to 40 hours per week and term limits as short as two years on families receiving federal housing assistance poses serious risks to more
Drake Group Opposes DOE's Proposed Rescission of Title IX Sports Protections
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Drake Group, a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on college athletics, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's direct final rule aimed at rescinding key provisions of Title IX related to nondiscrimination in sports programs that receive federal financial assistance. The organization, which consists of experts in sports management, economics, and law, highlighted concerns that the proposed rule would weaken protections that ensure more
DriveOhio Urges FMCSA to Approve Exemption for Electronic Warning Devices on Commercial Vehicles
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- DriveOhio, a division of the Ohio Department of Transportation that focuses on advancing smart mobility, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing support for an exemption application filed by Aurora Operations Inc. The exemption seeks to replace the requirement for physical warning devices, such as triangles, placed around stopped commercial vehicles with electronic warning devices mounted on truck cabs or trailers.
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Edfinancial Services Urges Standardization in Federal Direct Loan Servicing Manual
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Edfinancial Services LLC, Knoxville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office regarding the development and implementation of a common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter outlines suggestions to promote consistency, transparency, and effective servicing and collections processes across all servicers managing federal student loans.
Edfinancial emphasized the need for standardization in more
Education Law Center Pennsylvania Urges Withdrawal of DOE Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Education Law Center Pennsylvania, a statewide non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality public education, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule that rescinds regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The letter called for the immediate withdrawal of the rule, arguing that it undermines longstanding civil rights protections embedded in Title more
eHub Group Advocates for Modernization of African Growth and Opportunity Act to Boost African Trade and Diaspora Involvement
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The eHub Group LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative advocating for the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act to better support African exporters and recognize the role of the African diaspora in the U.S.
The group highlights that many African producers, including those in Uganda, have qualifying products but face operational challenges entering the U.S. market. These barriers include complex regulatory c more
Enterprise Community Partners Urges Tailored Support for HUD Work Requirements and Term Limits Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Enterprise Community Partners, a national nonprofit focused on affordable housing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding a proposed rule on implementing work requirements and term limits in federal rental assistance programs. The organization, which has invested billions in housing nationwide and supports thousands of residents and properties, cautioned that the proposed rule needs additional strategies to effecti more
Equifax Workforce Solutions Urges CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity and Combating Healthcare Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Equifax Workforce Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to a Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. Equifax highlighted its longstanding partnership with CMS to provide employment and income verification services through the Federal Data Services Hub, which supports eligibility determinations for Medicaid, CHIP, and other benefit programs.
The letter empha more
Ethics & Public Policy Center Challenges SSA Inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Discrimination Complaint Form
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Ethics and Public Policy Center submitted a public comment letter to the Social Security Administration addressing proposed revisions to the agency's Complaint Form for Allegations of Discrimination. EPPC's Administrative State Accountability Project raised concerns regarding the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the form's description of protected categories, contending this language conflicts with current agency materials and federal policy directi more
Families USA Urges CMS to Enhance Transparency and Accountability in Medicaid Managed Care
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Families USA has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing recommendations aimed at improving oversight and accountability in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The letter emphasizes the need for CMS to adopt a targeted approach to program integrity, particularly focusing on Medicaid Managed Care Organizations, which manage care for over three-quarters of Medicaid beneficiaries in 42 states and represent more than half of Medic more
Flagship Pioneering Calls for Enhanced Clarity and Broader Scope in FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Flagship Pioneering, a U.S.-based venture creation and innovation firm specializing in bioplatform companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on the Plausible Mechanism Framework. This guidance addresses the development of individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with well-defined biological causes.
Flagship Pioneering, which has developed more than 120 compan more
Flok Health Urges FDA to Prioritize Real-World Data in Individualized Therapies Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Flok Health, a patient-led organization dedicated to supporting individuals with inherited disorders of protein metabolism, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's proposed Plausible Mechanism Framework for individualized therapies. The group highlighted the importance of incorporating structured real-world data and cross-condition evidence generation in both pre- and post-approval processes to improve access and eval more
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Urges USDA to Reject Importation of Pineapples From Taiwan Due to Pest Risks
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Maitland, submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to allow importation of fresh pineapples from Taiwan into all U.S. ports. The FFVA represents the majority of Florida's fruit and vegetable producers and is deeply concerned about the potential introduction of invasive pests, particularly the Oriental fruit fly, through th more
Florida Hospital Association Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight of Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Florida Hospital Association, representing over 260 member hospitals and health systems, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In the letter, FHA addresses CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need for robust, data-driven oversight measures that balance fraud prevention with avoiding undue administrative burdens on hospitals.
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Foundation for Government Accountability Action Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability Action has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for robust reforms under CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter stresses the urgent need for stricter regulatory actions to combat pervasive Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse, reflecting concerns over the program's escalating improper payments and eligibility errors.
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Freedom Network USA Opposes HUD Work Requirements and Term Limits Rule for Housing Subsidies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Freedom Network USA, a coalition dedicated to supporting human trafficking survivors, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule on work requirements and term limits for housing subsidies. The proposed rule, titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits, aims to provide local flexibility and promote self-sufficiency but is viewed by FNU more
Goldwater Institute Supports FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework to Advance Individualized Therapies for Rare Diseases
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Goldwater Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the plausible mechanism framework aimed at accelerating the development of individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions. The Institute expressed gratitude that the FDA recognizes the urgency facing patients with life-threatening and severely debilitating diseases and applauded efforts to accommodate advancements in more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing an interim final rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent.
GMHJP highlighted that the 30-day notice rule requires housing providers to give tenants a full month's notice before eviction for nonpayment and guarantees residents the right to cure outstanding rent more
Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare Advantage Payment and AI Policies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing over 200 hospitals and health systems in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information focused on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter addresses CMS's consideration of modifications to Medicare Advantage program integrity policies, the use of artificial intelligence more
Guardant Health Advocates for Targeted Fraud Prevention in Medicare Molecular Diagnostics
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Guardant Health, a precision oncology company, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The company expressed support for CMS's efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs but emphasized the need for targeted, data-driven approaches that protect patient access to appropriate molecular diagn more
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau Opposes HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, a legal aid organization serving low-income tenants in the Greater Boston area, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule revoking the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The 30-day notice rule mandates that public housing and project-based rental assistance providers must provide tenants 30 days' notice before more
HealthSherpa Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Prevention in Affordable Care Act Marketplaces
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- HealthSherpa, a private enrollment platform for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter outlines recommendations for improving fraud prevention and consumer protection across the Federally-Facilitated Exchange and State-Based Exchanges.
With over 35 million enrollments facilitated since 2014 and coverage of more than half of active FFE enrollments during the 2025 Open Enrollment Perio more
Heritage Foundation Urges HUD to Prevent Marriage Penalties in Proposed Housing Work Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The letter addresses concerns about the potential unintended consequences of allowing Public Housing Administrators and Owners to require both members of a married couple to work full time in federal housing programs. more
Hispanic Federation Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposal Ending 30-Day Eviction Notice for HUD-Backed Rentals
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Hispanic Federation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent in HUD-backed rental housing. The Federation cautions that the rule could lead to discriminatory housing outcomes and increase housing instability for vulnerable families.
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Home Care Association Urges Risk-Calibrated Program Integrity Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Home Care Association of America, representing over 4,600 home care agencies nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the development of regulations to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal health care programs. HCAOA stressed that any regulatory framework should be risk-calibrated, evidence-based, and tailored to diverse provider types, including home care.
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Housing California Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Housing California, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and increasing affordable housing, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule entitled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The rule, if implemented, would permit Public Housing Agencies and owners of HUD-assisted housing to remove housing assistance from residents who fa more
Housing Justice Center Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Lease Term Limits and Work Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Housing Justice Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The comment letter argues that the proposed rule violates constitutional due process rights and existing statutory authority, urging HUD to withdraw the rule altogether.
The Housing Justice Center, a Minnesota-ba more
Housing Justice Center Urges HUD to Withdraw Work Requirements for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Housing Justice Center submitted a public comment letter opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule on establishing flexibility for the implementation of work requirements and term limits in housing assistance programs. The Center urged HUD to withdraw the proposed rule entirely, expressing concerns about its impact on low-income families and the administrative burdens it would create.
The Center highlighted that the imposition of work requ more
IBM Proposes Advanced AI and Regulatory Enhancements to Combat Healthcare Fraud in CMS Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- IBM, Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. IBM, through its consulting division based in Bethesda, MD, provided recommendations designed to modernize fraud detection and prevention efforts across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and Health Insurance Exchanges.
IBM's approach centers on more
International Food Additives Council Urges FDA to Maintain Current Gluten Labeling Standards
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Food Additives Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the Agency's Request for Information on "Labeling and Preventing Cross-Contact of Gluten for Packaged Foods." IFAC, representing global manufacturers and end-users of food ingredients, emphasized a science-based, risk-based regulatory framework to manage gluten labeling and cross-contact that avoids unnecessary consumer confusion and maintains federal more
International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation Calls for FDA Regulatory Reforms to Improve Treatment Development
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation, Roseville, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for reforms in the agency's regulatory frameworks for clinical trials involving pemphigus and pemphigoid. The foundation emphasized that current approaches to trial endpoints, study design, and statistical analysis inadequately capture the unique clinical features and patient experiences associated with these more
International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology, Bethesda, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." This guidance, issued jointly by the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and Center for Drug Evaluation and Re more
IQVIA Submits Recommendations to FDA on Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- IQVIA, a global leader in advanced analytics and clinical research services for the life sciences sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on the plausible mechanism framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes. The letter provides detailed recommendations focusing on natural history studies, patient-focused drug developm more
JT Holdings Group Proposes Digital Modernization to Transform African Growth and Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- JT Holdings Group LLC, Richmond, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The company's strategic advisory focus on digital infrastructure and trade systems underpins its recommendation for an evolution of AGOA into a digital-first trade enablement framework, aiming to enhance U.S.-Africa trade relations and competitiveness.
In the letter, JT Holdings more
Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights Urges Withdrawal of DOE Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition representing over 240 national organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the department's direct final rule aimed at rescinding regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter criticizes the DOE's move for undermining established civil rights protections and urges the agency to withdraw the rule immediately.
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LeadingAge Urges HUD to Retain 30-Day Eviction Notification for HUD-Assisted Seniors
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- LeadingAge, an association representing over 5,300 nonprofit and mission-driven senior housing and aging services providers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed revocation of the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The group urges HUD to maintain the current policy, citing its role in protecting older adults from housing instability and homelessness.
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Legal Aid Society Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Nashville, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. LAS, a nonprofit law firm representing low-income and vulnerable tenants across 48 counties in Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, has called for the withdrawal of the rule, arguing it more
Liberty County Hospital District Urges Measured Approach to CMS Anti-Fraud Efforts
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Liberty County Hospital District No. 1 submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The District expressed support for CMS's initiative to address fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs but urged a cautious and well-defined approach to avoid overly broad federal mandates that could strain state bud more
Marque Analytics Urges CMS to Use Electronic Visit Verification Data for Medicaid Fraud Enforcement
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Marque Analytics LLC submitted public comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for enhanced fraud detection using Electronic Visit Verification data. The firm detailed evidence of widespread Medicaid billing fraud related to long-term services and supports and personal care services and recommended regulatory measures under CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative.
Marque Analytics identified a distinct "billing more
Medical Group Management Association Urges Caution in CMS' Anti-Fraud Proposals
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Medical Group Management Association, Englewood, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information related to proposed comprehensive regulations aiming to uncover suspicious healthcare activities. The letter provides MGMA's perspective on CMS efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Marketplace.
MGMA, representing over 1 more
Medical Transportation Access Coalition Urges CMS to Strengthen Anti-Fraud Measures in Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Medical Transportation Access Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information regarding measures to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and CHIP programs. MTAC emphasized the importance of non-emergency medical transportation as a Medicaid service while highlighting ongoing challenges with program integrity.
Formed in 2017, MTAC is comprised of transpor more
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Supports CMS Hospice Wage Index Revision and Highlights Nonhospice Spending Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a proposed rule on the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, as well as Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. MedPAC expressed support for CMS's consideration of developing a hospice-specific wage index that would more accurately reflect labor market conditions and improve payment equity for hospice provide more
Mental Health Advocacy Services Opposes HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Notice Rule for Nonpayment of Rent
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Mental Health Advocacy Services, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Interim Final Rule revoking the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. MHAS warns that rescinding this rule risks devastating consequences for tenants living with mental health disabilities by eliminating critical protections that allow them time to cure rent arrears and avo more
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid Opposes HUD's Proposal on Work Requirements and Term Limits in Federal Housing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Mid Minnesota Legal Aid, Minneapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule establishing flexibility for implementing work requirements and term limits in federally assisted housing programs. MMLA urged HUD to withdraw the proposed rule entirely, citing concerns about its impact on vulnerable populations, legal authority, and administrative challenges.
MMLA declares that HUD lacks legal authority t more
Muscular Dystrophy Association Addresses FDA Draft Guidance on Individualized Therapies for Neuromuscular Diseases
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association, a voluntary health organization supporting those affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance titled "Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The letter emphasizes the need for clarity a more
Naeva Opposes Minor Source Permit Citing Environmental and Health Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Naeva, Albuquerque, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 opposing the draft Tribal Minor Source New Source Review Permit for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Energy Generation Plant. The group stressed the importance of an economy based on clean renewable energy rather than fossil fuels, highlighting potential negative outcomes of the proposed project.
The letter outlines concerns that the NEGP would emit more
National Affordable Housing Management Association Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits in Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Affordable Housing Management Association has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." NAHMA represents the affordable housing management industry nationwide, managing tens of thousands of federally assisted housing units involved in HUD programs such as Project-Based Rental Assistance, Housing Choice V more
National Affordable Housing Management Association Supports HUD's Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Affordable Housing Management Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing support for the proposed rule to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. NAHMA emphasized that the 30-day notice period has not demonstrably prevented evictions and instead has adversely impacted the financial and operational capacities of affordable housing providers. more
National Alliance for Care at Home Urges CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention in Home-Based Care Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The Alliance, representing over 1,500 home health and hospice providers nationwide, emphasized the importance of targeted, risk-based approaches to improve program integrity across Medicare and Medicaid home-based care services.
The Alliance e more
National Apartment Association, Multifamily Housing Council Submit Comments on HUD's Proposed Rule for Work Requirements and Term Limits
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Apartment Association and the National Multifamily Housing Council have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the agency's Proposed Rule entitled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The letter outlines perspectives from the multifamily housing industry regarding the potential impacts and operational challenges of the rule on Project-Based Rental Assistanc more
National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Urges Caution in CMS Fraud Regulation Plans
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding a request for information that seeks to enhance regulations aimed at uncovering fraud in federal health programs including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Marketplace.
In the letter, NABH expressed support for CMS' goal to improve efficiency and reduce fraud but emphasized the need for a careful a more
National Association for Public Health Statistics & Information Systems Urges CMS to Invest in Vital Records Modernization to Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems, Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to strengthen identity integrity by modernizing vital records systems. NAPHSIS, representing 57 jurisdictional vital records offices nationwide, emphasizes that birth and death records are critical authoritative data underpinn more
National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials Backs HUD's Move to Revoke 30-Day Notice Requirement Before Lease Termination for Nonpayment of Rent
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development endorsing the decision to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. NAHRO represents about 26,000 housing and community development providers who collectively manage more than 3 million homes across the United States.
In its letter, NAHRO expressed broad support for H more
National Association of Manufacturers Backs EPA Reconsideration of Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of Manufacturers has submitted a public comment letter supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed reconsideration of the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants concerning ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization facilities. The reconsideration follows the EPA's 2024 Final Rule on the matter, which the NAM contends imposed technically unachievable requirements threatening the continuity of medical sterilization more
National Association of State Directors of Adult Education Urges Education Department to Address Reporting and Performance Measurement Issues
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of State Directors of Adult Education has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education within the U.S. Department of Education. NASDAE, which supports state leadership of the adult education program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, provided input regarding measures and methods of the National Reporting System for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act State grant program.
NASDAE hi more
National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Urges CMS to Enhance Oversight and Protect Long-Term Care Residents
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. NASOP, representing frontline ombudsmen who oversee more than 3 million licensed long-term care beds nationwide, underscored the need for strengthened investments in fraud detection programs and protections for residents' access to ca more
National Center for Health Research Addresses FDA Draft Guidance on Individualized Therapies for Genetic Conditions
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Center for Health Research, a nonprofit think tank focused on evaluating medical product safety and effectiveness, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The letter voices concerns over the proposed flexible ev more
National Consumer Law Center Urges Education Department to Implement Comprehensive Manual for Federal Direct Loan Servicing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Consumer Law Center, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to its request for information on creating a common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program. The letter emphasized the need for improved transparency, accountability, and consistency in loan servicing to benefit student loan borrowers.
NCLC highlighted that a comprehensive Direct Loan common manual could enhance borrowers' repayment e more
National Employment Lawyers Association Opposes OPM Proposed Rule on Reduction in Force Procedures
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Employment Lawyers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register concerning reduction in force regulations. NELA, which represents over 4,000 attorneys advocating for workers' rights and equality in the workplace, outlined several concerns about the impact of the proposed rule changes on federal employees, particularly prefer more
National Federation of the Blind Opposes Delay to Justice Department Web Accessibility Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Federation of the Blind, an advocacy group for blind Americans, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the Interim Final Rule that postpones the implementation of web and mobile application accessibility requirements for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The IFR delays the compliance deadline by one year and signals possible future changes to the rule's sub more
National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association Urges Enhanced Collaboration and Information Sharing to Combat Health Care Fraud in Medicaid Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning comprehensive regulations to identify suspicious health care billing and provision practices under the CRUSH initiative. NHCAA, a national organization established in 1985 focused exclusively on combating health care fraud and abuse through a private-public partnership involving health ins more
National Health Care for the Homeless Council Opposes HUD Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Health Care for the Homeless Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to a proposed rule which would establish work requirements and term limits in HUD-assisted housing. NHCHC represents Health Care for the Homeless health centers, medical respite programs, and other organizations providing healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness across the country.
The organizati more
National Organization for Rare Disorders Urges FDA to Clarify and Collaborate on Rare Disease Therapy Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Organization for Rare Disorders, Quincy, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the agency's draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework To Develop Individualized Therapies That Target Specific Genetic Conditions With Known Biological Cause. Representing over 30 million Americans living with rare diseases, NORD urged the FDA to refine terminology, clarify more
New America Higher Education Program Urges Education Department to Standardize Student Loan Servicing With Common Manual
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- New America Higher Education Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need for a common manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program's servicing and collection policies. The organization, known for its expertise in student loan policy, highlights the role of loan servicers as primary points of contact for borrowers and calls attention to the inconsistencies and challenges borrowers face due to variations in servicer prac more
New York Immigration Coalition Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Mixed-Status Families in Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The New York Immigration Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status," published on February 20, 2026. NYIC, an organization representing over 200 groups serving immigrant and refugee populations in New York, strongly urges HUD to withdraw the rule in its entirety.
The NYIC opposes the propo more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- NextBeam, a U.S.-based provider of advanced electron beam sterilization and irradiation services, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed reconsideration and partial rescission of the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilization facilities. The letter expresses opposition to the EPA's potential rollback, citing concerns over regula more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Seeks Extension for NRC Comment Period on Microreactor Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Nuclear Innovation Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requesting an extension of the public comment period for the proposed Part 57 rulemaking. This rulemaking process involves establishing licensing requirements for microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles. The NIA emphasized the importance of this framework in enabling rapid and high-volume deployment of these advanced reactors.
The alliance r more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Olin Corp., Clayton, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging an extension of compliance dates concerning the use of perchloroethylene in aerosol brake cleaners regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Olin, a major manufacturer of chlorinated derivatives and a member of the American Chemistry Council's Chlorine Panel, supports the agency's proposal to extend compliance deadlines for certain entities affected by P more
Oracle Health Urges CMS to Modernize Claims Process and Enhance Fraud Detection Technologies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Oracle Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the agency's Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. In its letter, Oracle Health, a supplier of electronic health record, clinical, and revenue cycle systems, offers multiple policy recommendations aimed at improving CMS's efforts to combat healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse.
Oracle Health emphasizes the n more
Oscar Health Calls on CMS to Strengthen Fraud Prevention Measures in Individual Market Enrollments
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Oscar Health, a healthcare technology company focused on the individual insurance market, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging enhanced measures to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the individual market. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcar initiative.
Oscar Health's letter emphasizes that preventing fraudulent enrollments before co more
Paragon Health Institute Urges CMS to Address Structural Fraud Incentives in Federal Health Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Paragon Health Institute, a nonprofit research organization dedicated to government reform and patient empowerment, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, providing recommendations grounded in extensive research on fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and Affordable Care Act exchanges.
The le more
Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care Urges CMS to Strengthen Oversight and Program Integrity in Medicaid Personal Care Services
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Partnership for Medicaid Home-Based Care, an organization representing Medicaid home and community-based service providers including home care agencies and managed care organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter focuses on enhancing program integrity, fraud prevention, and administrative effici more
Pediatric Inclusion Alliance Calls for Greater Pediatric Focus in FDA's Plausible Mechanism Framework
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pediatric Inclusion Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing a draft guidance titled Considerations for the use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause. The Alliance advocates for earlier inclusion of children in individualized therapy development programs, especially for early onset genetic disorders, emphasizing the more
Pennant Group Provides Insights to CMS on Strengthening Program Integrity
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pennant Group, Eagle, Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information aimed at enhancing program integrity under the CRUSH initiative to combat healthcare fraud. Representing 191 home health, hospice, and home care operations across multiple states, Pennant shared perspectives focused on protecting Medicare beneficiaries while minimizing unnecessary administrative burden on compliant more
Peraton Submits Detailed Public Comment Letter to CMS on Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Peraton, a federal health and enterprise information technology mission partner, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Request for Information. The letter outlines Peraton's recommendations and insights on enhancing CMS's program integrity efforts to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal healthcare programs.
Peraton, Reston, Virginia more
Pew Charitable Trusts Urges Education Department to Implement Common Manual for Federal Student Loan Servicing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid advocating for the development and implementation of a common manual for servicing the Federal Direct Loan Program. Pew emphasized that a thoughtfully designed manual could be crucial in restoring borrower trust and streamlining the repayment system amid upcoming changes.
Pew highlighted the inconsistency borrowers fr more
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Urges FDA to Expand and Clarify Framework for Individualized Therapies Development
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's Draft Guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." PhRMA, representing leading biopharmaceutical research companies, expressed strong support for FDA's initiative to create a sci more
Physicians Advocacy Institute Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices in Anti-Fraud Efforts
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute, a not-for-profit organization representing hundreds of thousands of physicians nationwide, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the Request for Information on the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative, emphasizing the need to safeguard smaller, independent, and rural medical practices from enforcement policies disproportionately designed for l more
Physicians Advocacy Institute Urges CMS to Protect Independent Practices in Fraud Enforcement Policies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. PAI, a nonprofit organization representing state medical associations and thousands of physicians nationwide, highlighted the potential adverse effects of aggressive fraud, waste, and abuse enforcement efforts on small, independe more
Plastic Pollution Coalition Urges EPA to Maintain Oversight of Pyrolysis Facilities and Air Curtain Incinerators
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Plastic Pollution Coalition, a U.S.-based non-profit communications and advocacy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed rule concerning Air Curtain Incinerators and the removal of federal oversight for chemical recycling facilities that use pyrolysis technology. PPC urged the EPA to maintain stringent regulatory controls under the Clean Air Act Section 129 and to extend the comment period more
Poverty & Race Research Action Council, Mobility Works Oppose HUD Proposed Time Limits and Work Requirements on Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Poverty and Race Research Action Council and Mobility Works submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's proposal to allow public housing authorities and owners of HUD-assisted housing to impose time limits and work requirements on tenants. PRRAC is a national civil rights organization focused on racial and economic justice, while Mobility Works supports low-income families in housing mobility ef more
Professional Services Council Urges Update to Antitrust Guidelines to Reflect Federal Procurement Realities
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Professional Services Council, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice . The letter addresses the Joint Public Inquiry on Updated Antitrust Guidelines for Competitors, responding to the need for revised guidance tailored to the dynamics of federal contracting.
The PSC advocates for reinstating and modernizing the previously withdrawn Antitrust Guidelines for C more
Project on Predatory Student Lending Criticizes Education Department's Proposed Federal Student Loan Servicing Manual
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Project on Predatory Student Lending, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office. The letter addresses concerns about the Department's plan to develop and implement a common servicing manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program.
PPSL argues that the proposed manual is unnecessary and misguided due to existing extensive federal and state legal frameworks governing student loan servicing. Acco more
Propane Truck Builders Association Highlights Safety Concerns Over Electric Vehicle Cargo Tanks
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Propane Truck Builders Association submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing concerns about gaps in federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials using heavy-duty electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine trucks. PTBA, a division of the NTEA and a representative of manufacturers of propane delivery vehicles and safety systems, emphasized that current Hazardous Materi more
Public Justice Center Opposes HUD's Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Public Justice Center submitted a public comment letter urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to withdraw its proposed rule titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The rule would permit Public Housing Authorities and subsidized housing owners nationwide to impose work reporting requirements and time limits as conditions for continued federal housing assistance.
PJC strongly opposes the rule, assertin more
Public Justice Center Urges HUD to Reinstate 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule for Subsidized Housing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Public Justice Center, a Maryland-based legal advocacy organization focusing on housing and related rights, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The organization urged HUD to reinstate the rule, which ensures that public housing and project-based rental assistance providers deliver a 30-day notice to tenant more
Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research Calls for Clearer Standards in FDA Guidance on Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the Plausible Mechanism Framework for developing individualized therapies targeting specific genetic conditions with known biological causes.
In the letter, PRIM&R emphasizes the need for the FDA to establish clear eligibility thresholds defining when the framework should be applied. The organization warns that without more
R1 RCM Urges CMS to Standardize Provider Enrollment and Maintain Medicare Claim Deadlines
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- R1 RCM Inc., a technology-driven revenue cycle management company serving over 900 healthcare providers nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the agencies' Request for Information on comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse.
R1, Chicago, Illinois, expressed support for the Administration's focus on more
Resmed Urges CMS to Enhance Fraud Detection and Protect Patient Access
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Resmed, a prominent medical technology manufacturer and digital infrastructure provider for Home Medical Equipment suppliers, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the comprehensive regulations aimed at uncovering suspicious healthcare practices. Addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency's Request for Information on program integrity in Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Suppli more
Rubrum Advising Urges CMS to Address Geographic Disparities in MolDX Program Access
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rubrum Advising, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in regulatory and reimbursement strategies, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The letter focuses on challenges presented by the MolDX program, which CMS administers to evaluate molecular diagnostic tests under Medicare.
Rubrum Advising, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, acknowledges the M more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson and Feary P.C., a transportation law firm, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding a proposed rule on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The firm supports the Department's proposed rescission of the 2024 rule and reinstatement of a more predictable, precedent-based f more
Solventum Urges CMS to Enhance Data-Driven Oversight and Payment Reforms to Cut Waste in Medicare Programs
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Solventum Corp., a U.S.-based global healthcare company, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information concerning Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare. The letter underscores the need for stronger data-driven methodologies to identify avoidable healthcare events, promote payment accuracy, and leverage artificial intelligence to reduce fraud and waste in Medicare, Medicai more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's interim final rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent. SLLS, a civil legal aid nonprofit representing low-income families, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and children across Southeast Louisiana, called on HUD to reinstate this eviction safeguard to pr more
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Seeks Clarification on Colorado's Class VI Underground Injection Control Primacy
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Ignacio, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule to approve the State of Colorado's application for Class VI Primacy over the Underground Injection Control program under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The letter addresses concerns about the scope of regulatory authority the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission would have if granted primacy, partic more
Student Loan Servicing Alliance Advocates for Common Manual to Standardize Federal Direct Loan Servicing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Student Loan Servicing Alliance, a nonprofit trade association representing federal and private student loan servicers servicing over 95% of the nation's student loans, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid. The letter responds to a request for information on developing and implementing a Common Manual for the Federal Direct Loan Program.
SLSA represents every servicer and business process outsourcing (BPO) company con more
Summit Salon Academy Kansas City Challenges Proposed Education Department Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Summit Salon Academy Kansas City, Independence, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over a proposed accountability framework that the department seeks to implement for postsecondary institutions. The academy, which specializes in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, barber crossover, and instructor education, cautions that the rule, if enacted without modifications, could disproportionately impact career more
Sutter Health Urges Targeted Approach to CMS CRUSH Initiative to Protect Program Integrity and Patient Access
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sutter Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system serving 3.5 million patients in California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Health Care initiative. The letter expresses support for CMS's goal of strengthening program integrity and protecting Medicare resources from fraud, waste, and abuse but cautions against broad, more
Synapse Health Urges CMS to Recognize Full-Risk Capitated Model to Curb Medicare Advantage Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Synapse Health, a full-risk, capitated durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies supplier operating under Medicare Advantage contracts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information related to the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative and focuses on Section E, which addresses reducing risks from non-participating DMEPOS suppliers in more
Tenn. Division of Radiological Health Director Shelton Submits Comments on NRC Proposed Rule Amendments to Radiation Security Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Radiological Health Director Beth Shelton submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission addressing proposed amendments to 10 CFR Part 37 concerning the physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material. The letter conveyed TDEC's support for certain proposed changes while opposing others, emphasizing concerns regarding security and safety impac more
Tesla Urges Greater Flexibility in NHTSA's FMVSS No. 110 Placard Placement for Vehicles
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110. The proposed amendment addresses the placement of the required vehicle placard for automated driving system-equipped vehicles, specifically allowing the placard to be affixed on the left side of vehicles that do not have a traditional driver's side due to more
Texas Housers, Texas Appleseed Oppose HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Term Limits
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Texas Housers and Texas Appleseed have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rule that would establish flexibility for implementing work requirements and term limits for public housing authorities outside of HUD's Moving to Work program. The organizations argue that the proposed rule exceeds HUD's statutory authority under the United States Housing Act of 1937 and would have harmful effects on families more
United Way for Southeastern Michigan Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Voucher and Rental Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Detroit, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's proposed changes to its voucher and rental assistance programs. The organization, which supports families in four of Michigan's largest counties, expressed concerns that the proposed rule would impose excessive burdens on tenants and potentially cause harm to vulnerable populations.
The organization highlighted th more
University of Miami Student Raises Concerns Over EPA Proposal Affecting Iowa Air Toxics Protections
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Kaleigh McLaughlin, a public administration and environmental policy student at University of Miami, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed revisions to Iowa air quality regulations, warning that the changes could weaken protections against hazardous air pollutants. The public comment letter focuses on the agency's plan to revise the Iowa State Implementation Plan and Title V Operating Permit Program, inc more
USA InfoTech Proposes AI-Driven Modernization to Combat Fraud in Medicaid and Health Exchanges
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- USA InfoTech Inc., Catonsville, Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to the CRUSH Request for Information. The letter outlines comprehensive recommendations to strengthen program integrity across Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Federally Facilitated Exchange, and State-Based Exchanges.
The organization calls for replacing the existing five-year Medicaid provider revalidation cycle more
Vestwell Challenges Paper Statement Mandate in Comment to Department of Labor
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Vestwell, a modern savings platform serving over 2.1 million savers and more than 567,000 businesses, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefit Security Administration addressing the proposed rule requiring recordkeepers to provide at least one paper statement annually to participants in defined contribution plans. The proposed rule implements section 338 of the SECURE 2.0 Act and aims to enhance retirement readiness through in-person more
Virginia Housing Alliance Opposes HUD Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits for Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Virginia Housing Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization expressed concern that the proposed rule, which would subject HUD-subsidized rental housing residents to stricter work requirements and a two-year time limit on assistance, threatens housing stab more
Water Protector Legal Collective Opposes EPA Permit for Navajo Natural Gas Plant Citing Environmental and Justice Concerns
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Water Protector Legal Collective, an Indigenous-led advocacy law firm, has submitted public comments opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed issuance of a Tribal Minor New Source Review air permit to the Navajo Transitional Energy Company for a natural gas-fired power plant on Navajo Nation lands in New Mexico. The comments, directed to the EPA's Region 9 Air & Radiation Division, argue that the EPA's draft permit fails to adequately consider cumulat more
Wellabe Urges CMS to Strengthen Measures Against Medicare Fraud in CRUSH Initiative
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Wellabe, an Iowa-based life and health insurance company specializing in Medicare Supplement coverage, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare initiative. The company emphasized its commitment to assisting CMS in targeting fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program, with particular focus on durable medical equipment and other high-risk Part B services.
Wel more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: Iran Gives President Trump a Shocking Ultimatum
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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Iran Gives President Trump a Shocking Ultimatum
By Logan Sekulow
Iran just gave President Donald Trump a brazen ultimatum, telling the Trump Administration that the United States has 30 days to agree to a 14-point plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or else.
Now the whole world awaits Trump's response to Iran's demands. Meanwhile, two U.S. ships reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz, prompting I more
Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project: Running a Race Looking Backwards - US Digital Export Controls
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 5 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary:
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Running a Race Looking Backwards: US Digital Export Controls
By Letian Cheng and Milton MuellerGeneral
Congress has introduced another law tightening export controls on additional segments of the semiconductor industry (the MATCH Act). Like all the others, it is based on the premise that US technological leadership and national security is more
Ifo Institute: German Automotive Industry Struggling to Emerge From the Crisis
MUNICH, Germany, May 5 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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German Automotive Industry Struggling to Emerge From the Crisis
The business climate in the German automotive industry deteriorated in April, with the indicator falling to -23.8 points, down from -19.0* points in March. Although companies assessed their current business situation as better than in the previous month, they are considerably more pessimistic about the coming months.
Business expectat more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Putin Missed Another Potential Chance to Work Toward Peace
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin Missed Another Potential Chance to Work Toward Peace
Executive Summary:
* Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump in a 90-minute conversation on April 29 that could have provided an opportunity to revive stalled peace negotiation more
Mich. Democratic Party: "Mike Rogers Told Michigan Not to Worry About Gas Prices. Now They're Nearly $5 a Gallon" [Heartland Signal]
LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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"Mike Rogers told Michigan not to worry about gas prices. Now they're nearly $5 a gallon" [Heartland Signal]
Last Friday marked 60 days since the start of the Iran War--and according to a new Heartland Signal report, it also "underscores a failing prediction" by GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who said in early March that the conflict "would not last longer than 60 days."
Heart more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on May 4, 2026:
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Economic Policy Statements to TBAC: 2026 - 2nd Quarter
Introduction
The economic landscape under the Trump Administration is favorable, supported by robust business investment in equipment and intellectual property products, as well as solid household consumption growth. Moreover, data on investments, sales, and earnings indicate that the economy is poised for continued expansion. Bu more
Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security Williams Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following testimony by Brandon M. Williams, under secretary of Energy for nuclear security and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, from an April 29, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request:
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Chairman Kennedy, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Re more
Warren, Heinrich Press White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Trump Administration's Plans to Lower Energy Prices
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Warren, Heinrich Press White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Trump Administration's Plans to Lower Energy Prices
Letter Follows President Trump's Claims of "Fake Inflation," as Americans Pay More Than $4 a Gallon for Gasoline
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate more
Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Lafayette
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Lafayette
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Walnut Creek, CA -Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced today that he will host a town hall in Lafayette on Tuesday, May 5 th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. PT to discuss House Democrats' work in Congress to hold President Trump accountable, end his illegal war in Iran, and lower costs for American families. The Congressman will also take q more
Model United Nations Team Receives Highest Award
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Model United Nations Team Receives Highest Award
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
Cedarville University's Model United Nations team received the Outstanding Delegation award, the conference's highest honor, at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, the world's largest international Model UN competition.
Cedarville students represented Jamaica at National Model Unite more
NEW POLL: Democrats GROW to 5-POINT Lead on Generic Ballot Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Democrats GROW to 5-POINT Lead on Generic Ballot Ahead of Midterms
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Donald Trump is underwater on EVERY major issue, from cost of living to immigration
With six months to go until the November midterm elections, Donald Trump is severely underwater with the American people on every major issue animating the electorate, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos po more
NEW: NCDP Launches "Wall Street Whatley" Campaign
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 4 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW: NCDP Launches "Wall Street Whatley" Campaign
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Today, the North Carolina Democratic Party is announcing a new campaign, "Wall Street Whatley," holding DC insider Michael Whatley accountable for repeatedly pushing policies that benefit his stock portfolio at the expense of North Carolina families.
The campaign will highlight Whatley's conflicts of interest as he runs for the U.S. Sena more
Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Flat returns for Canadian Pension Plans in Q1 as geopolitical tensions intensified
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release:
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Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Flat returns for Canadian Pension Plans in Q1 as geopolitical tensions intensified
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TORONTO, May 4, 2026 - Canadian pension plan returns were tempered by political frictions and a volatile backdrop in the first quarter of 2026, with the median pension plan rising modestly by 0.4% for the quar more
Two months into Iran war, IRC operational costs spike by up to 50% as fuel prices rise and aid routes collapse
NEW YORK, May 4 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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Two months into Iran war, IRC operational costs spike by up to 50% as fuel prices rise and aid routes collapse
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* Air freight capacity on key routes is down up to 50%
* Air freight costs are up 40-62% since last year
* Sea freight routed around the Strait of Hormuz is costing up to 4 times more due higher insurance premiums
* Container costs are up to +316% on Middle E more
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11436) on May 1, 2026, by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown and international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
DFC, a federal agency, uses financial tools to promote private investment overseas. Its purpose is to advance U.S. development and foreign policy interests, accounti more
Vindman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Ban U.S. Service Members from Using Prediction Markets to Bet on National Security Matters
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Ban U.S. Service Members from Using Prediction Markets to Bet on National Security Matters
Vindman's Effort Follows the Arrest of a U.S. Special Operations Soldier Charged with Using Classified Information to Place Bets on Polymarket
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Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) today led 15 Members of Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to Secretary Pete Hegseth more
Welch Commemorates World Press Freedom Day, Calls for the United States to Renew Commitment to Freedom of the Press at Home and Around the World
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Commemorates World Press Freedom Day, Calls for the United States to Renew Commitment to Freedom of the Press at Home and Around the World
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following Statement for the Congressional Record commemorating World Press Freedom Day, which is celebrated annually on May 3. In his statement, Senator Welch underscored the growing dangers fa more
WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: Gas Prices Hit New Highs Thanks to Jon Husted
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: Gas Prices Hit New Highs Thanks to Jon Husted
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Ohio families and farmers are getting crushed, and Jon Husted is only making things worse. Thanks to the Husted-backed war in Iran, gas prices have hit $5 a gallon at some stations across Ohio and according to AAA, "Ohio currently has some of the highest gas prices in the country."
This comes as diesel and fertilizer prices have also more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Can Space Be Disrupted Like the Strait of Hormuz?
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project and senior fellow in the CSIS Defense and Security Department:
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Can Space Be Disrupted Like the Strait of Hormuz?
During the conflict in the Middle East, Iran has exploited its location next to a transit corridor vital to international commerce and energy markets, effectively closing the Strait of Hormu more
CSIS Issues Commentary: European Union in the New Trade Disorder
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by Federico Steinberg, visiting fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program:
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The European Union in the New Trade Disorder
Global trade and its governance are being reconfigured. Beyond the problems that the war in Iran is causing for oil and gas flows--which will also affect global supply chains and could call into question freedom of navigation--the wave of pr more
Ranking Members Meeks, Smith, Himes Issue Statement on 60-Day Mark of Iran War
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee; and Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Meeks, Smith, Himes Issue Statement on 60-Day Mark of Iran War
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee more
Ranking Members Meeks, Smith, Himes Issue Statement on 60-Day Mark of Iran War
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Reps. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on May 1, 2026:
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Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committ more
UNLV Newsmakers 2026: April
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: April
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April showers came in the form of a torrent of headlines, because this edition of Newsmakers is inundated with them.
Can thunderstorms worsen your pollen allergies? Is waking up with your cell phone the best way to start your day? How did popcorn become associated with movie theaters? What are politicians doing to stymie inflation ahead of the midterm electio more
