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49 Advocacy Organizations Urge DHS to Withdraw H-1B Visa Fee Proposal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer US Citizenship and Immigration Services US Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Proposed Rule Revising 8 CFR Part 106 Fee Schedule Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions DHS Docket No. USCIS- 2026-0298 RIN 1615-AD20 Oppo more

America First Legal Foundation: Immigration Judges Urged to Finalize Contempt Penalty Rule to Address Case Backlog

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #231 | Washington, DC 20003 | www.aflegal.org September 28, 2026 Sirce E. Owen Acting Director Executive Office for Immigration Review Department of Justice 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: "Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of more

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings a Distinctly Local Approach to the 2026-27 Arena Season

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings a Distinctly Local Approach to the 2026-27 Arena Season From local culinary partnerships to elevated premium hospitality, new experiences across Aramark's arena portfolio are tailored to each venue and fans. - PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2026) - As NBA and NHL teams prepare for the more

AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World With Fiber

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * DALLAS and CORNING, NY, September 29, 2026 AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World with Fiber The more than $3 billion agreement solidifies AT&T's commitment to bring the best and fastest connection to more Americans as internet use and AI continue to drive demand Key Takeaways: * AT&T and Corning entered into a multi-year agreement to supply the fiber and cable AT&T needs to bring fast, reliable inte more

AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World With Fiber

CORNING, New York, Sept. 30 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World with Fiber Dallas, TX and Corning, NY | Corning Incorporated | September 29, 2026 The more than $3 billion agreement solidifies AT&T's commitment to bring the best and fastest connection to more Americans as internet use and AI continue to drive demand Key Takeaways: * AT&T and Corning entered into more

Bethany Community Explores the Future of AI With Google Education Leader Steven Butschi

BETHANY, West Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Bethany College issued the following news: * * * Bethany Community Explores the Future of AI With Google Education Leader Steven Butschi BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 29, 2026) -- What started as a conversation about artificial intelligence quickly became a hands-on experience for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to explore the technology for themselves during the 2026 Grimes Lecture Series at Bethany College on Saturday, Sept. 19. Steven B more

Business Roundtable Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Over Economic and Competitiveness Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1000 Maine Avenue, SW, STE 500 Washington, DC 20024 202.872.1260 brt.org September 24, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Business Roundtable Response to "Fee for Certain H more

Caltech Roboticist Says Safety Should Be Top Concern With Humanoid Robots

PASADENA, California, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Caltech Roboticist Says Safety Should Be Top Concern with Humanoid Robots September 29, 2026 A quick search of humanoid robot videos will deliver demonstrations of two-legged robots playing soccer, dancing, jumping several feet in the air, even competing in kickboxing matches. It is all dazzling, certainly. But roboticist Aaron Ames, the Booth-Kresa Leadership Chair and director more

Catholic University of America: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shares Hope for Humanity in the AI Age

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news: * * * Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shares Hope for Humanity in the AI Age Sep 28, 2026 By Mariana Barillas "The greatest threat is apathy." James Muller, co-founder of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, shared his warning about our changing age at the "Politics for the Good" event held Sept. 24 at Heritage Hall. The conversation between Muller, politics a more

Center for Democracy & Technology: FTC Urged to Use Authority to Ban Surveillance Pricing Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY & TECHNOLOGY PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING PERSONALIZED PRICING FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION DOCKET NO. FTC-2026-1057 SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) commends the Commission for publishing its Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding more

Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Reconnect With Visit to SUNY Niagara

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Reconnect with Visit to SUNY Niagara September 29, 2026 Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing an Associate Degree in a High-Demand Field Visit Highlight's SUNY Niagara's Early Childhood Education and Welding Technology Programs Interested Adults Can Learn More About SU more

Citi Investor Services Reimagines Market Guide Platform, Harnessing AI to Deliver Timely Intelligence for Decision Makers

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Investor Services Reimagines Market Guide Platform, Harnessing AI to Deliver Timely Intelligence for Decision Makers September 29, 2026 HIGHLIGHTS * A key component of Custody+, Market Guide delivers timely, actionable post-trade intelligence for institutional investors navigating increasingly always-on capital market more

CMA Imaging, Sun Chemical, and X-Rite Pantone Help Brands Accelerate Metal Packaging Color Approval

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * CMA Imaging, Sun Chemical, and X-Rite Pantone Help Brands Accelerate Metal Packaging Color Approval Award-winning digital proofing for metal packaging delivers precise color and opacity matching on actual cans, helping brands achieve target colors, reduce proofing cycles, and accelerate approvals. - PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA - September 29th, 2026 -Sun Chemical, CMA Imaging and X-Rite Panto more

Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability * Uses Fiber to Detect Activity Happening Near the Network and Identify Potential Problems Before They Cause Damage * Helps Comcast Prevent Outages, Respond Faster, and Keep Customers Connected Philadelphia, PA Comcast today unveiled fiber sensing technology that uses fibe more

Common Sense Media Releases Tech in Schools Toolkit for Educators and Families

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media Releases Tech in Schools Toolkit for Educators and Families The toolkit aligns schools and families around screen media and school-issued technology - SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2026--Common Sense Media released today the Tech in Schools Toolkit, a collection of free resources to support families, educators, and district leaders to make thoughtful, developmentally appropriate more

Consumer Technology Association Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee Over Concerns of Job Outsourcing and Startup Impact

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions (CIS No. 2861-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20) Dear Secretary Mullin: The Consumer Tech more

Coverbase Urges Clarification and Flexibility in Third-Party Risk Management Guidance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. contact@coverbase.ai 1 September 24, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Re: Docket ID OCC-2026-0793 (RIN 1557-ZA18), Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance Dear Chief Counsel: Cover more

CrowdStrike Brings the Falcon Platform to the OpenAI Marketplace

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Brings the Falcon Platform to the OpenAI Marketplace Eligible OpenAI customers can use a portion of their existing commitments to procure the Falcon platform, expanding the companies' partnership to secure the agentic enterprise - unlocking more spend for Falcon platform adoption - AUST more

Democratic Governors Association: New York Times - Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New York Times: Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds Sep 29, 2026 New York Times: Dr. Acton Wins Over Ohioans Across The Aisle, Ramaswamy Has His Head in the Clouds Lifelong Republican Voting for Dr. Acton: "We need candidates that are like us, that feel the same pains we do." - A New York Times dispatch from Ohio highlights how Dr. Amy Acton's perso more

Fed Governor Waller Issues Remarks at Sibos

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Christopher J. Waller: * * * September 29, 2026 Payments in the Age of AI Agents At Sibos 2026, Miami, Florida - Thank you for inviting me to speak here today./1 Last year at Sibos I leaned into the conference theme and discussed how a range of emerging technologies could shape the next frontier in global payments./2 Consistent with this year's theme, today I want to focus more specifically on the stat more

Federal Reserve Bank of New York CEO Williams Issues Remarks at the University at Buffalo

BUFFALO, NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks by President and Chief Executive Officer John C. Williams: * * * Unwavering Dedication September 29, 2026 Remarks at the University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York As prepared for delivery Introduction Good afternoon. It's a pleasure to be back at the University at Buffalo. During my tenure as President of the New York Fed, I've enjoyed and learned so much from my trips to Western New York--incl more

Future of Privacy Forum: FTC Clarifies Enforcement Approach on Undisclosed Personalized Pricing and Consumer Harm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 | 202-768-8950 | fpf.org September 10, 2026 Ms. April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex E) Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Sta more

FWD.us Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Over Economic and Legal Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298. Comments in Response to: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions I. Introduction and summary: FWD.us urges DHS to withdraw the NPRM. FWD.us submits this comment to express more

Gallego Introduces Resolution to Establish Select Committee on AI

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Gallego Introduces Resolution to Establish Select Committee on AI WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a resolution to establish a Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The legislation follows Senator Gallego's recent call to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), earlier this month, urging them to more

Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Optical Transceiver Usage in U.S.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Optical Transceiver Usage in the United States Legislation would restrict adversary-linked technology from sensitive federal networks while strengthening trusted U.S. and allied supply chains - WASHINGTON - Last week, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Fetterman (D-PA) more

Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 London: Day 2 Summary

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit & Compliance Conference 2026 London: Day 2 Summary LONDON, September 29, 2026 Overview We are bringing you news and highlights from the Gartner Enterprise Risk, Audit and Compliance Conference 2026, taking place this week in London. Below is a collection of key announcements and insights coming out of the conference. O more

Gartner Says Enterprise Risk Management Leaders Should Target Three Key Innovations in Risk Reporting

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Says Enterprise Risk Management Leaders Should Target Three Key Innovations in Risk Reporting LONDON, September 29, 2026 ERM Leaders Should Introduce AI-Generated, More Timely and Quantified Risk Insights - Enterprise risk management (ERM) teams should make greater use of AI-generated risk insights, according to Gartner, Inc., a bus more

Great Rebalance: Hilton's 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good 'Ish' Over Perfection

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 The Great Rebalance: Hilton's 2027 Trends Report Reveals Why Travelers Are Embracing Good 'Ish' Over Perfection * Hilton's 2027 Trends Report reveals a broader behavioral shift as travelers redefine what it means to travel well, prioritizing flexibility and experiences that continue to enrich their lives long after they return home. * Backed by a global survey of over 14,0 more

IDC Announces the Japanese Winners of the 2026 IDC Future Enterprise Awards - Best in Artificial and Generative Intelligence

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * IDC Announces the Japanese Winners of the 2026 IDC Future Enterprise Awards - Best in Artificial and Generative Intelligence. Tokyo, September 29, 2026 - IDC Japan Co., Ltd. (2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shunsuke Murahashi; Tel: 03-6897-3812), an IT market research company, has announced the winners of the 2026 more

Immigration Advocacy Group Opposes Proposed EOIR Rule Imposing Civil Penalties for Court Contempt

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Ste. 501 Austin TX 78752 T: 512.478.0546 F: 512. 387.2650 www.americangateways.org September 28, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director, Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, Virginia 22041 Re: Executive Office for Immig more

Intel Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Semiconductor Workforce

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. intel.com September 24, 2026 1 Samantha Deshommes Chief Regulatory Officer Office of Policy & Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Proposed rule establishing an additional $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B pet more

Keysight Introduces Dual Channel Analog Signal Generator for Advanced Device Testing

SANTA ROSA, California, Sept. 30 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Keysight Introduces Dual Channel Analog Signal Generator for Advanced Device Testing Improves measurement visibility and expands test capacity without requiring additional rack space SANTA ROSA, Calif. September 29, 2026 Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced the new 20 gigahertz (GHz) PSG XG7-class an more

Khanna Demands Answers From Chinese AI Labs, Intelligence Community on Catastrophic AI Risks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Khanna Demands Answers from Chinese AI Labs, Intelligence Community on Catastrophic AI Risks September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON - Following a first-of-its-kind congressional hearing on the need for a binding, enforceable, and verifiable U.S.-China agreement to address ca more

Launching Meta Enterprise Platform

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 30 -- Meta issued the following news: * * * Launching Meta Enterprise Platform September 28, 2026 Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the following: We believe superintelligence will create significant new opportunities for all people and businesses. Meta already serves billions of people at scale and helps hundreds of millions of businesses reach customers. Today we are starting the next major pillar of our business, Meta Enterprise Platform, to help b more

Library of Congress: 'Speaking of America,' Featuring Conversations From the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes With Duke University Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * 'Speaking of America,' Featuring Conversations from the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes with Duke University Press 29 Sep 2026 'Speaking of America,' Featuring Conversations from the Congressional Dialogues Series, Publishes with Duke University Press New Book by David M. Rubenstein Shares Exclusive Interviews with Historians, Journalists and Writers at the Library - "Speaking of America: Great Conv more

Meet Bethel's Newest Faculty Members

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Meet Bethel's newest faculty members New faculty and academic support staff join the Bethel community this fall, bringing valuable expertise and a shared commitment to helping students learn, grow, and prepare for what's next. By Heather Schnese S'12 September 28, 2026 At Bethel, professors are central to the student experience. They're experts who know students by name, invest in their success, and create more

Milliman Releases Milliman Compliance Intelligence, an AI-Native

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 30 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * Milliman Releases Milliman Compliance Intelligence, an AI-Native Insurance Regulatory Platform Generative AI helps insurance teams review contracts against state-by-state rules and gauge approval odds before filing - SEATTLE - September 29, 2026 - Milliman, Inc., a leading global actuarial and consulting firm, today released Milliman Compliance Intelligence, an AI-native more

National Association of Manufacturers Urge DHS to Reconsider Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Amid Concerns Over Impact on Innovation and Industry Growth

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. nam.org 733 10th St., NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001 202.637.3000 September 24, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions; Notice of Propose more

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women's Roundtable: FTC Urged to Fully Enforce Ban on Personalized Surveillance Pricing to Protect Black and Vulnerable Consumers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Federal Trade Commission Washington, D.C. 20580 In the Matter of Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing FTC Docket 2026-1057 COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Blac more

National Electrical Manufacturers Association Urges DHS to Pause H-1B Fee Increase to Protect Domestic Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 NEMA Point of Contact: Eric Bursch, Director, Government Relations Phone: 703-841-3209 | Email: Eric.Bursch@nema.org Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20; F more

National Mining Association Urges Risk-Based Reforms to Black Lung Self-Insurance Security Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. KATIE SWEENEY Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer September 28, 2026 Ryan Jansen, Acting Director, Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation Office of Workers' Compensation Programs U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Suite C3520-DCWMC Washington, DC 20210 Re: Black Lung Be more

Nearly $10 Million NIH Grant Helps Tuskegee Advance Genomics Research, Real-World Applications in the Black Belt

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 30 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Nearly $10 million NIH grant helps Tuskegee Advance Genomics Research, Real-World Applications in the Black Belt 29 September 2026 Tuskegee University has entered the second phase of its National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) award for the Carver Genomic Research Center, transitioning from planning and capacity building into five years of full research operations supported by nearly $10 million more

NetApp and Oracle to Launch Fully Managed Cloud Storage Service for Demanding AI and Enterprise Workloads

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp and Oracle to Launch Fully Managed Cloud Storage Service for Demanding AI and Enterprise Workloads Secure, reliable, and performant NetApp storage is planned to be available as a native service to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers San Jose, California and Austin, Texas--Sep 29, 2026 NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure co more

NetApp Delivers Secure, Zero-Copy Data Activation for the Agentic Enterprise

SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 30 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp Delivers Secure, Zero-Copy Data Activation for the Agentic Enterprise Enterprises will be empowered to accelerate AI innovation to machine speed - SAN JOSE, Calif. - September 29, 2026 - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced new capabilities that enable enterprises to accelerate thei more

New Clarkson Neuroscience Major Connects Brain Science With Health and Technology

POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 30 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * New Clarkson Neuroscience Major Connects Brain Science With Health and Technology September 29, 2026 Building on decades of excellence in psychology, behavioral science, and the teaching of neuroscience, Clarkson University is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience to prepare students to understand the connections between brain, behavior, and human experience, while connecting the study of the br more

NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates Critical Database Platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS Migrates Critical Database Platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database Japan's leading ICT provider migrates tens of terabytes of data to the cloud and reduces database license costs by 43 percent Tokyo, Japan--Sep 30, 2026 NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. (formerly NTT Communications Corporation), Japan's leading global ICT solutions provider, h more

Oklahoma Dept. of Career & Technology Education: OkAPEX Celebrates 40 Years of Helping Oklahoma Business

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 30 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: * * * OkAPEX celebrates 40 years of helping Oklahoma business September 29, 2026 OkAPEX is celebrating 40 years of helping Oklahoma businesses secure billions of dollars in government contracts and sales. Oklahoma CareerTech has offered the assistance through the system's technology centers since 1986, first under the name Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network and then t more

On Senate Floor, Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails on Water, Energy, and Transparency

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 On Senate Floor, Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails on Water, Energy, and Transparency WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) called on Congress to enact meaningful protections for communities facing the rapid expansion of data centers, arguing that legislation must include enforceable requirements on energy costs, water usa more

On Senate Floor, Warner Discusses Urgent Need to Pass AI Security Legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 On Senate Floor, Warner Discusses Urgent Need to Pass AI Security Legislation WASHINGTON - On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), joined by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), asked for unanimous consent to pass the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026, legislation to establish enforceable safety and se more

Open Markets Institute: FTC Urged to Use Authority to Ban Unfair Surveillance Pricing Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Commissioners: The Open Markets Institute welcomes the Federal Trade Commission's more

Oracle Brings New Agentic Capabilities to the Fight Against Financial Crime

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Brings New Agentic Capabilities to the Fight Against Financial Crime Financial institutions can now automate more investigative workflows to help accelerate investigations and support more consistent investigative decisions ACAMS The Assembly, Las Vegas, Nevada--Sep 29, 2026 Oracle Financial Services today expanded its financial crime and compliance more

Oracle Extends Fusion Agentic Applications With Introduction of Fusion Claw

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 30 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Extends Fusion Agentic Applications with Introduction of Fusion Claw New governed agentic execution runtime enables Oracle Fusion Agentic Applications to complete highly complex work more autonomously at scale 25 Claw-powered Fusion Agentic Applications are now available to help organizations drive business outcomes with built-in, enterprise-grade gov more

Pepperdine University Hosts Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference

MALIBU, California, Sept. 30 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University Hosts Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference September 29, 2026 Pepperdine University hosted the sixth annual Human-Centered AI Conference from September 25-26 on its Malibu campus. Faculty, students, alumni, global faith leaders, and industry professionals convened to examine the ever-evolving impact of artificial intelligence and how to best steward this technology for the common more

President Trump Issues Executive Order on Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- President Trump issued the following executive order: * * * INAUGURATING THE ERA OF SUPER INTELLIGENCE September 29, 2026 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. America stands at the forefront of a new technological revolution in intelligence. The modern field of artificial intelligence was born in the United States, where American scientists first gave th more

Princeton Professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grants

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis awarded MacArthur 'genius' grants Sept. 29, 2026 Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis have been awarded 2026 MacArthur Fellowships, known informally as MacArthur "genius" grants. The fellowships recognize individuals who have demonstrated "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative pursuits," according more

Report From American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Alliance for Childhood Cancer: Pediatric Cancer Landscape 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- Pediatric Cancer Landscape 2026 - A report from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Alliance for Childhood Cancer - September 2026 (95 pages) * * * Issue Overview Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for children and adolescents aged 1-19. While cancer is much rarer in children than in adults, it has an enormous impact because it strikes so early in life. The high rate of late side effects in survivors of pediatric cancer can decrea more

Report From British Business Bank: UK Venture Capital Financial Returns 2026

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- UK Venture Capital Financial Returns 2026 - A report from British Business Bank - September 2026 (61 pages) * * * Foreword Our UK Venture Capital Financial Returns report, now in its eighth edition, provides a comprehensive assessment of the performance of UK venture capital (VC) funds. This year's analysis covers more than 2,200 funds and provides new insights into returns by investment stage, as well as testing the importance of track record in the asset cl more

Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more

Sage Unveils the Financial Symphony - Musical Composition That Reveals the Hidden Rhythms of Business

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage unveils the Financial Symphony - a musical composition that reveals the hidden rhythms of business * The musical composition has turned real, anonymized financial data from businesses in the UK, U.S., South Africa and France into an original classical electro-acoustic track, bringing the hidden rhythms of finance to life * Created in partnership with data more

Saudi German Health UAE Transforms Digital Healthcare in the UAE With the HPE Self-Driving Network

SPRING, Texas, Sept. 30 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Saudi German Health UAE transforms digital healthcare in the UAE with the HPE Self-Driving Network Secure, AI-native wired and wireless operations enable always-on clinical care reliable telemedicine and scalable infrastructure to support continued growth and expansion In this article * Saudi German Health UAE is strengthening the digital foundation for 24/7 hea more

SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp, Other Platforms to Lure Investors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Cryptoaiml Ltd.; Cryptoaiml Capital Foundation, No. 26-civ-08508 (S.D.N.Y filed Sept. 29, 2026) Securities and Exchange Commission v. TSAI Pro Ltd.; TSAI Capital Foundation, No. 26-civ-08518 (S.D.N.Y filed Sept. 29, 2026) On September 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individual more

Semiconductor Industry Association Warns Proposed H-1B Fee Could Undermine U.S. Leadership and Talent Acquisition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SIA Comments on "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" 91 Fed. Reg. 54817 (August 25, 2026) [DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298] RIN 1615-AD20 Submitted September 24, 2026 The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) respectfully submits these comments to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response more

SEMO to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni and Faculty at 2026 Merit Awards

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Sept. 30 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news: * * * September 28, 2026 SEMO to Honor Four Distinguished Alumni and Faculty at 2026 Merit Awards Southeast Missouri State University will recognize three alumni and one faculty member for their professional accomplishments, service and contributions to their communities during the University's 2026 Merit Awards. The SEMO Alumni Association will present Alumni Merit Awards to Larry Christo more

Software & Information Industry Association Warns Against Proposed $103,265 Fee for H-1B Petitions Threatening Tech Industry Innovation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 SIIA.NET Comments of SIIA Regarding Proposed Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions [DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298] The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) submits these comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the $103,26 more

Southern California University of Health Sciences: Healthcare Knows What People Should Do. We Need to Get Better at Helping Them Do It.

WHITTIER, California, Sept. 30 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Healthcare Knows What People Should Do. We Need to Get Better at Helping Them Do It. Healthcare has long been captivated by breakthroughs. A new cancer therapy. A more precise surgical technique. An AI tool that detects disease earlier. A drug that targets a biological pathway we couldn't reach before. These advances matter enormously. But one of healt more

Truepic Brings Verified Visual Evidence to Verisk's ClaimSearch Workflow

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Truepic Brings Verified Visual Evidence to Verisk's ClaimSearch(R) Workflow When adjusters request verified photos and videos within their ClaimSearch workflow, Truepic authenticates every visual at point of capture - San Diego, CA - September 29, 2026 - AI-powered image and video manipulation is reshaping the claims landscape, creating new pressure for insurers to verify more

U.S. Defense Investment Gap Reflects Market Barriers and Shortage of Investable Opportunity, Not Any Shortage of Capital--Bain & Company and AIA Report

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * US defense investment gap reflects market barriers and shortage of investable opportunity, not any shortage of capital--Bain & Company and AIA report * Abundant capital and increased defense company valuations mask real gaps that risk disruptors from succeeding and incumbents from replenishing depleted stockpiles * Large public defense companies trade at valuation more

U.S. Navy Task Force 59 Founder Michael D. Brasseur Joins Booz Allen

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Navy Task Force 59 Founder Michael D. Brasseur Joins Booz Allen September 29, 2026 Spearheading strategy and innovation to deliver warfighting advantage - MCLEAN, Va. - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced Michael D. Brasseur, a pioneer in the U.S. Navy's operational integration of maritime robotics, autonomy, and AI, has joined the comp more

UC Researchers Examine Ethics of Evolving AI

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC researchers examine ethics of evolving AI Spectrum News examines ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu September 28, 2026 Spectrum News highlighted work by researchers at the University of Cincinnati to explore ethical questions raised by artificial intelligence. UC's Center for Humanities and Technology is looking at a numb more

UC-Irvine: NSF Advances Plan to Build World's Most Powerful Laser

IRVINE, California, Sept. 30 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 NSF advances plan to build world's most powerful laser UC Irvine physicists are leading two critical project research thrusts - The National Science Foundation has awarded a round of funding toward a total of $13.7 million to advance the development of the world's most powerful laser into its final design phase. The NSF Optical Parametric Amplifier Line las more

UGA Expands AI Resources for Campus Community

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA expands AI resources for campus community Sep 29, 2026 Artificial intelligence is changing fast. The tools available to students and researchers today can, and almost certainly will, look dramatically different in just a few short months, creating new opportunities and new challenges. As the influence of artificial intelligence continues to grow, the University of Georgia has taken great care to ensu more

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Urges FTC to Resume Study and Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Industry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Milton L. Jones, International President Michael S. Haggerty, International Secretary-Treasurer United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC 1775 K Street, NW Washington DC 20006-1598 Office (202) 223-3111 Fax (202) 466-1562 www.ufcw.org September 25, 2026 Mr. Andrew N. Fergus more

University of Arkansas: Honors Pulse Panel Examines AI's Impact on the Workforce

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Honors Pulse Panel Examines AI's Impact on the Workforce Sep. 29, 2026 It has become one of the most familiar pieces of career advice: to compete in the modern workforce, learn how to use artificial intelligence. But that advice assumes we already know what kind of workforce AI is creating. Artificial intelligence is influencing far more than how people complete their daily tasks. It is reshapi more

Vandermolen Power Urges Stage-Wise Development of Verifiable Compute Derivatives Market

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VANDERMOLEN POWER | CFTC COMPUTE DERIVATIVES RFC Page 1 COMMENT OF VANDERMOLEN POWER Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 Submitted by Vandermolen Power Limited Representative Lee Vandermolen, Founder and Chief Executive Comment deadline October 20, 2026 Contact Lee more

Virginia Tech Leads Multimillion-dollar Project for Women's Health

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech leads multimillion-dollar project for women's health A team of researchers from across the country will investigate the connection between hormones and tissue health in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health. By Alex Parrish 29 Sep 2026 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded a Virginia Tech-led research project to better understand and predict women's health outcomes b more

Warner Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Rebrand 'Artificial Intelligence'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Warner Statement on President Trump's Executive Order to Rebrand 'Artificial Intelligence' WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: "The companies building the most powerful AI systems are warning us that the technology is advancing faster than our safeguards. The president's r more

Westmont College: Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 30 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age By Scott Craig September 29, 2026 Clinical psychologist Andrea Gurney leads a Westmont Downtown Lecture, "Invisible in Plain Sight: Reclaiming Love and Connection in an Age of AI," on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The free lecture addresses how modern technology affects human relationships in an er more

White House Fact Sheet: Ushering in Super Intelligence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Donald J. Trump Inaugurates The Era of Super Intelligence September 29, 2026 USHERING IN SUPER INTELLIGENCE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to replace the term "Artificial Intelligence" ("AI") with "Super Intelligence" ("SI") in the executive branch to recognize the continuously advancing technological frontier and the limitless promise it offers the American people. * The O more

Yale School of Environment: Mapping the Abyss - A Conversation With Oceanographer Dawn Wright

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Yale School of Environment issued the following news: * * * Mapping the Abyss: A Conversation with Oceanographer Dawn Wright Ahead of her upcoming talk at YSE, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dawn Wright discusses the scientific advances revealing the ocean floor, and why the work is increasingly urgent for climate resilience, coastal safety, and global commerce. Less than one-third of the world's seafloor has been mapped in high-resolution detail. That me more

"You can't put 'btw' in your writing for the bar exam": CAH alumni deliver practical advice for future attorneys

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * "You can't put 'btw' in your writing for the bar exam": CAH alumni deliver practical advice for future attorneys * College of Arts and Humanities Multiple generations of Clemson alumni from the College of Arts and Humanities came back to campus to guide students toward future careers in law on September 21, 2026. Attorneys Will Maxey '11 (B.A. English), Michael Hirsch, '13 (B.A. History) and Jessica Co more

2026 Dissertation of the Year Award

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 29 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Dissertation of the Year Award * Outstanding dissertations in education, health administration, business administration and management recognized for scholarly excellence University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has announced the winners of its, recognizing four exceptional dissertations selected from 39 nominees through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The winners, rep more

Active-Active Mirrored Artificial Intelligence Architecture

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748776 B1, initially filed Feb. 13, 2026) developed by Ganesh Prasad Bhat, West Orange, New Jersey, and James Randolph Myers, Clearwater Beach, Florida, for "Active-active mirrored artificial intelligence architecture." more

Agilent Introduces Gen5 AI Cell Identification Module for BioTek Automated Cell Imagers

SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Agilent Technologies, a company that specializes in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets, issued the following news release: * * * Agilent Introduces Gen5 AI Cell Identification Module for BioTek Automated Cell Imagers * Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the launch of the Agilent BioTek Gen5 AI cell identification module, a new image analysis software add-on that incorporates AI-based more

AI Based Defect Detection for Non-Destructive Inspection

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- THE BOEING COMPANY, Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749294 B2, initially filed Jan. 23, 2024) developed by three inventors Hee Kyung Koh, Goyang, South Korea; Juhyeong Yun, Seoul, South Korea; and Jung-Hyun Oh, Seongnam, South Korea, for "AI based defect detection for non-destructive inspection." more

AI Enabled 3D Printing for Controlled Microstructure Through Insulation Integration

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12746727 B2, initially filed July 26, 2024) developed by four inventors Tushar Agrawal, West Fargo, North Dakota; Sarbajit Kumar Rakshit, Kolkata, India; Carolina Garcia Delgado, Zapopan, Mexico; and Martin G. Keen, Cary, North Carolina, for "AI enabled 3D printing for controlled microstructure through insulation integration." more

AI Robot Cleaner and Robot System Having the Same

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12745886 B2, initially filed Feb. 17, 2020) developed by three inventors Jaewon Jang, Seoul, South Korea; Yeongjae Lee, Seoul, South Korea; and Seaunglok Ham, Seoul, South Korea, for "AI robot cleaner and robot system having the same." more

AI structure prediction speeds the discovery of 'molecular glues' to treat disease

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * AI structure prediction speeds the discovery of 'molecular glues' to treat disease * A Baylor College of Medicine-led team has developed a strategy that combines the analysis of thousands of proteins with artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the discovery of small molecules called 'molecular glues' to treat disease. Their approach, published in Nature Communications, has uncovered a new class of more

AI-assisted Stratigraphic Modeling and Geosteering Utilizing Gamma Ray Measurements

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, Sugar Land, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12747634 B2, initially filed May 31, 2024) developed by five inventors Cheolkyun Jeong, Katy, Texas; Joseph Gremillion, Houston, Texas; Firas Al Shaikh Hasan, Katy, Texas; Vipin Sharma, Sugar Land, Texas; and Paul Cazali, Sugar Land, Texas, for "AI-assisted stratigraphic modeling and geosteering utilizing gamma ray measurements." more

AI-driven Defensive Cybersecurity Strategy Analysis and Recommendation System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- QOMPLX LLC, Reston, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750404 B2, initially filed Dec. 8, 2021) developed by Jason Crabtree, Vienna, Virginia, and Andrew Sellers, Monument, Colorado, for "AI-driven defensive cybersecurity strategy analysis and recommendation system." more

AI/ML Model Distribution Based on Network Manifest

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS, INC., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750425 B2, initially filed April 19, 2022) developed by three inventors Stephane Onno, Cesson-Sevigne, France; Cyril Quinquis, Cesson-Sevigne, France; and Thierry Filoche, Cesson-Sevigne, France, for "AI/ML model distribution based on network manifest." more

Allied Universal's HELIAUS Guest Named a Security Today New Product of the Year

SANTA ANA, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal's HELIAUS Guest Named a Security Today New Product of the Year * IRVINE, Calif. - Sept. 29, 2026 - Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that its HELIAUS(r) Guest visitor management s more

American Medical Association Praises CMS FDA Collaboration to Accelerate Medicare Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate more

Array Substrate, Display Panel and Display Device

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12751089 B2, initially filed Sept. 26, 2023) developed by seven inventors Haiming Cao, Wuhan, China; Chao Tian, Wuhan, China; Shiyu Long, Wuhan, China; Chunpeng Zhang, Wuhan, China; Fei Ai, Wuhan, China; Chungching Hsieh, Wuhan, China; and Jianfeng Yuan, Wuhan, China, for "Array substrate, display panel and display device." more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Aid Underwriting and Insurance Agents

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749124 B2, initially filed June 1, 2023) developed by five inventors Brian Mark Fields, Phoenix, Arizona; Nathan L. Tofte, Downs, Illinois; Joseph Robert Brannan, Bloomington, Illinois; Vicki King, Bloomington, Illinois; and Justin Davis, Bloomington, Illinois, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) to aid underwriting and insurance agents." more

Artificial Intelligence Agent for Personalized Communication With Users of an Online System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MAPLEBEAR INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749091 B1, initially filed March 25, 2025) developed by four inventors Brent Scheibelhut, Toronto, Canada; Mark Oberemk, Toronto, Canada; Naval Shah, Toronto, Canada; and Charles Wesley, San Diego, California, for "Artificial intelligence agent for personalized communication with users of an online system." more

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Parameter Provisioning

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, , South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750285 B2, initially filed May 8, 2023) developed by five inventors Mahmoud Watfa, Middlesex, United Kingdom; David Gutierrez Estevez, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Chadi Khirallah, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Jungshin Park, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; and Mehrdad Shariat, Middlesex, United Kingdom, for "Artificial intelligence and machine learning parameter provisioning." more

Artificial Intelligence Powered Styling Agent

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749101 B2, initially filed May 2, 2023) developed by five inventors Evgeni Pinkovich, Atlit, Israel; Gal Sadeh-Kenigsfield, Sderot, Israel; Nir Appleboim, Givatayim, Israel; Barak Eliyahu Ben Dayan, Haifa, Israel; and Yotam Michael, Rosh Haayin, Israel, for "Artificial intelligence powered styling agent." more

Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration & Antitrust Law Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11485) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes: * * * Artificial Intelligence Safety Collaboration and Antitrust Law On September 12, 2026, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei published a blog post arguing that the artificial-intelligence (AI) industry should slow the pace at which it develops frontier models to mitigate risks of catastrophic harm, including the loss of more

Artificial Intelligence System to Classify Electronic Documents

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748801 B1, initially filed April 11, 2025) developed by seven inventors Ang Yi, Beijing, China; Hai Cheng Wang, Beijing, China; Hong Lin Guo, Beijing, China; Jing Zhang, Beijing, China; Dong Rui Li, Beijing, China; Jun Hong Zhao, ShangDi, China; and Yang Zhong Li, Beijing, China, for "Artificial intelligence system to classify electronic documents." more

Artificial-Intelligence-Augmented Provisioning of Computing Resources

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- WORKDAY, INC., Pleasanton, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748627 B2, initially filed Dec. 4, 2025) developed by five inventors Amit Kharb, Leixlip County Kildare, Ireland; Patrick D. Kirby, Livermore, California; Don Rudish, Mountain House, California; Charu Gupta, Fremont, California; and David Wong, Dublin, California, for "Artificial-intelligence-augmented provisioning of computing resources." more

As AI Use Grows, UMass Amherst Computer Scientists and Engineers Host Symposium on Sustainable Data Center Solutions

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * As AI Use Grows, UMass Amherst Computer Scientists and Engineers Host Symposium on Sustainable Data Center Solutions * What does sustainable computing look like in the age of AI? That was the question approximately 70 scholars and tech industry representatives sought to answer at the Sustainable Compute and AI Infrastructure (SCAI) symposium, which was held Sept. 17 and 18 in the new Computer more

Atlantic Launches Activated Intelligence to Transform Data, AI & Business Applications Into Measurable Advantage

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Launches Activated Intelligence to Transform Data, AI & Business Applications Into Measurable Advantage * BTA member Atlantic has announced the launch of Activated Intelligence, a new division designed to help clients translate technology and data investments into actionable intelligence that drives greater efficiency, growth and sustained business advantage. more

Barbecue Thermometer Set

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SHENZHEN HONGKANG INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1149732 S1, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by Qilong Ai, Shenzhen, China, for "Barbecue thermometer set." more

Barrett Urges Secretary Rubio, UN Ambassador Waltz to Work on International AI Agreement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Urges Secretary Rubio, UN Ambassador Waltz to Work on International AI Agreement * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, encouraging them to collaborate with other nations to develop an international agreement to set guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI). Barrett's more

California Entrepreneur Zainab Ghadiyali Returns to Winthrop for Whitton Series

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * California Entrepreneur Zainab Ghadiyali Returns to Winthrop for Whitton Series * #HIGHLIGHTS * During a free Nov. 5 lecture as part of the Whitton Executive Series, Ghadiyali will share practical lessons from moving between engineering, product leadership and entrepreneurship in a lecture entitled "Building What Doesn't Exist: Lessons in Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation." * She has l more

Calix and Astound Complete Successful 50G-PON Trial

SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix and Astound Complete Successful 50G-PON Trial * SAN JOSE, Calif.-September 29, 2026-Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Astound, a recognized leader in Wi-Fi, mobile, TV, and fiber optic solutions, has successfully completed a trial of the Calix 50G-PON (passive optical network) access solution. By enabling 50 gigabits per sec more

Chimney Detection Method Based on Ai Technology

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- INSTITUTE OF ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, Beijing, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749301 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2024) developed by six inventors Ting Yang, Beijing, China; Jun Lu, Beijing, China; Yang Xu, Beijing, China; Zifa Wang, Beijing, China; Hongyi Li, Beijing, China; and Jiancun He, Beijing, China, for "Chimney detection method based on ai technology." more

Connected and AI-Enabled Machinery Elevates Demand for Secure Machine Safeguarding Solutions

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release: * * * Connected and AI-Enabled Machinery Elevates Demand for Secure Machine Safeguarding Solutions * ARC Advisory Group research on the machine safeguarding solutions market reveals that digital transformation is reshaping machine safety requirements across industrial sectors. As manufacturers increasingly deploy connected equipment, AI-enabled systems, Industrial IoT techno more

Content-Aware Artificial Intelligence Generated Frames for Digital Images

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748805 B2, initially filed Dec. 26, 2023) developed by Farzaneh Rajabi, San Jose, California, and Ji Li, San Jose, California, for "Content-aware artificial intelligence generated frames for digital images." more

Continuous Casting Parameter Value and Set-Up Condition Determination Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- WAGSTAFF, INC., Spokane Valley, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12746594 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2023) developed by Craig Lee Shaber, Liberty Lake, Washington, for "Continuous casting parameter value and set-up condition determination using artificial intelligence." more

Credit unions stand as barrier between members and scammers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions stand as barrier between members and scammers * As institutions that put people first, credit unions can serve as a human barrier to protect members from fraud and scams. Sharing the latest research and resources available, a recent America's Credit Unions Blog entry also highlights how two credit unions are working to protect members: * Unity Catholic Federal Cred more

Cryptographic Integrity Verification and Adaptive Artificial Intelligence Document Extractor System for Workflow Automation in Various Domains

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- LEGACI LABS, INC., Everett, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750220 B1, initially filed Sept. 22, 2025) developed by Vinay Anant Narayan, Everett, Washington, for "Cryptographic integrity verification and adaptive artificial intelligence document extractor system for workflow automation in various domains." more

CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge

NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * CSUN's Global HSI Equity Innovation Hub Launches 'Culture is Currency' Challenge * Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 Sometimes, a successful future lies not in a high school robotics competition or a college hackathon, but rather in the knowledge passed down from grandparent to child to grandchild. Officials with California State more

Dean's Corner: October 2026

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Dean's Corner: October 2026 * College of Arts and Humanities Dear Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends, It has been a heady month in the College as we launched Fiercely Forward into a new academic year. Lessons from the Ancient World Two weeks ago, we hosted Shadi Bartsch, the Helen A. Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor of Classics and Director Emerita of The Institute on the Formation of Know more

DEBATE RECAP: Mike Lawler Doubles Down on Disastrous Record of Voting with Donald Trump 100% of The Time

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DEBATE RECAP: Mike Lawler Doubles Down on Disastrous Record of Voting with Donald Trump 100% of The Time * Cait Conley: "Mike Lawler is a party-first politician and lifelong political operative who has been bought and paid for by corporate interests, and the people of the Hudson Valley deserve better." During last night's first debate in New York's 17th Congressional District, M more

Demand Cools from Record High and Financial Conditions Improve

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release: * * * Demand Cools from Record High and Financial Conditions Improve * September 29, 2026 8:00 am ET The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), showed that demand cooled in August after an extraordinary July but remained historically strong. Even after the decline, August was the second str more

Development of Medical Imaging AI Analysis Algorithms Leveraging Image Segmentation

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SYNTHESIS HEALTH INC., Vancouver, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749182 B2, initially filed April 18, 2023) developed by Murray Aaron Reicher, Rancho Santa Fe, California, for "Development of medical imaging AI analysis algorithms leveraging image segmentation." more

Distributed Execution of an Artificial Intelligence Model

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748628 B2, initially filed Aug. 15, 2023) developed by four inventors Aladin Djuhera, Dachau, Germany; Alecio Pedro Delazari Binotto, Munich, Germany; Fernando Luiz Koch, Greenwich, Connecticut; and Nathalie Baracaldo Angel, San Jose, California, for "Distributed execution of an artificial intelligence model." more

District Judge Vince Chhabria Discusses Ideological Diversity, Tech Law, and His Career

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * District Judge Vince Chhabria Discusses Ideological Diversity, Tech Law, and His Career * Dialogue Vanderbilt, the Vanderbilt Student Chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS), and the Vanderbilt Student Chapter of the Federalist Society (FedSoc) welcomed Judge Vince Chhabria for a lunchtime conversation, as part of Dialogue Vanderbilt's 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action se more

Doctoral Student Works to Harness Microbes for Moon Habitats

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 29 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Student Works to Harness Microbes for Moon Habitats * OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi doctoral student is studying whether microbes - like those found in yogurt and kombucha - could help turn moon soil into building materials for a lunar habitat. Abigail Boateng, a doctoral student in biology from Ghana, received a Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Tec more

Electronic Sticker Packs Generated by Artificial Intelligence Based on User Prompt

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749233 B2, initially filed May 24, 2024) developed by three inventors Aryan Singh, Noida, India; Gaurav Vinayak Tendolkar, Reston, Virginia; and Devesh Singh, Noida, India, for "Electronic sticker packs generated by artificial intelligence based on user prompt." more

End-to-End Display of Multiple Databases in a User Interface (UI) With Artificial Intelligence (AI)

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- VJ SOLUTIONS LLC, Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748657 B2, initially filed April 15, 2025) developed by Veda Kumari Guggulla, Round Rock, Texas, for "End-to-end display of multiple databases in a user interface (UI) with artificial intelligence (AI)." more

EY announces alliance with Aaru to help organizations drive growth with greater confidence through behavioral simulation

LONDON, England, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news: * * * EY announces alliance with Aaru to help organizations drive growth with greater confidence through behavioral simulation * * Improves decision speed and accuracy by leveraging Aaru's proprietary statistical engine to simulat more

Eyeglass Nose Pad and AI Eyeglass

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- An inventor from Shenzhen, China, Jianying Wang has been awarded a patent (No. US 12748319 B1, initially filed Dec. 24, 2025) for "Eyeglass nose pad and AI eyeglass." more

Fed Governor Cook Issues Remarks At Oakland Tech Week Opening Keynote

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 29 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * September 28, 2026 An Update on AI and the Economy At the Oakland Tech Week Opening Keynote, cohosted by the Kapor Center, Oakland, California - Thank you, Freada and Mitch, for that kind introduction. I appreciate the invitation to speak here at Oakland Tech Week and for the opportunity to return to the East Bay, where I lived and spent several formative years when I attended more

Fire and Gas Detection Market Propelled by Cloud-Based Systems and Predictive Technology

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release: * * * Fire and Gas Detection Market Propelled by Cloud-Based Systems and Predictive Technology * New ARC Advisory Group research on Fire and Gas Systems indicates that the market is moving toward better detection and differentiation of gas detector type. Fire and gas detectors are becoming more reliable, but at the same time, companies are also focusing on designing products more

Generalizable Image-Based Training Framework for Artificial Intelligence-Based Noise and Artifact Reduction in Medical Images

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, Rochester, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749159 B2, initially filed Feb. 14, 2022) developed by five inventors Nathan R. Huber, Saint Peter, Minnesota; Shuai Leng, Rochester, Minnesota; Andrew D. Missert, Rochester, Minnesota; Lifeng Yu, Byron, Minnesota; and Cynthia H. McCollough, Byron, Minnesota, for "Generalizable image-based training framework for artificial intelligence-based noise and a more

Generative AI-based Algorithm for Improved Cache Hit Performance in Text-to-SQL Systems

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Redwood Shores, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748755 B1, initially filed May 15, 2025) developed by Luigi Saetta, Rome, Italy, for "Generative AI-based algorithm for improved cache hit performance in text-to-SQL systems." more

Generic Ballot For Control Of U.S. House: Dems 51%, GOP 39%, Dem Party Ahead On Key Issues, Boosted By Independents, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 71% Prefer Candidates Who Support Stricter AI Guardrails

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news: * * * Generic Ballot For Control Of U.S. House: Dems 51%, GOP 39%, Dem Party Ahead On Key Issues, Boosted By Independents, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 71% Prefer Candidates Who Support Stricter AI Guardrails * Five weeks until Election Day, 51 percent of voters would want to see the Democratic Party win control of the United States House of Representatives, while 39 percent would want to see more

Global brands are shifting to paying for outputs not time, WFA research

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The World Federation of Advertisers posted the following news release: * * * Global brands are shifting to paying for outputs not time, WFA research * Global brands are shifting towards a mix of output-based payment models and have effectively ditched the traditional labour model over the last 15 years. A new report by WFA and Agency Mania Solutions reveals that the use of labour-based models has fallen dramatically over the last 15 years dro more

GoTyme Cuts Customer Disruption Time By Reducing Incident Diagnosis 3.5 Times Faster With AI-Powered Operations Solution Built On Amazon Web Services

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * GoTyme Cuts Customer Disruption Time By Reducing Incident Diagnosis 3.5 Times Faster With AI-Powered Operations Solution Built On Amazon Web Services * HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 -GoTyme, the multi-country digital banking group, today announced a generative AI-powered Root Cause Analysis (RCA) solution built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) that has allowed it to significantly cut di more

GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Presents at International Monetary Fund

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Presents at International Monetary Fund * GW Law Professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson presented at a session on surveillance at the International Monetary Fund's 10th Annual Privacy Summit on Thursday, September 24. Professor Ferguson's presentation, titled "Living At the Edge of Surveillance: What Your Devices -and Others -Know About You," examined how more

Hand-Crafting Music: A Love Letter to Family and Creativity

POMONA, California, Sept. 29 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Hand-Crafting Music: A Love Letter to Family and Creativity * Students walking into the music department on a Friday afternoon may be greeted by decidedly unusual sounds. Instead of the familiar scales on a piano or orchestral tuning, they might catch the eerie cry of a touchless digital theremin, hear the chiming of a new creation made of upcycled materials or feel the guttural more

Hawley Op Ed: AI companies shouldn't get a free pass to break things

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Op Ed: AI companies shouldn't get a free pass to break things * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in the Washington Post in response to OpenAI's recklessness in causing the Hugging Face hack. The op-ed probes the danger AI cyberattacks pose to Americans and how Big Tech companies should be held accountable for them. Read the full op-ed here or below. AI more

Hickenlooper Calls on Trump, AI CEOs to Work with Congress on Responsible AI Guardrails Ahead of White House Meeting

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Calls on Trump, AI CEOs to Work with Congress on Responsible AI Guardrails Ahead of White House Meeting "Now is the time to move beyond warnings and start writing the guardrails" - WASHINGTON - Ahead of President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson's expected meeting with leading technology executives Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) sent a letter to the presi more

Honors Pulse Panel Examines AI's Impact on the Workforce

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Honors Pulse Panel Examines AI's Impact on the Workforce * It has become one of the most familiar pieces of career advice: to compete in the modern workforce, learn how to use artificial intelligence. But that advice assumes we already know what kind of workforce AI is creating. Artificial intelligence is influencing far more than how people complete their daily tasks. more

In New Book "Artificial Intimacy," MIT's Turkle Warns Chatbots Threaten Human Connection and Development

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Who we become when we talk to machines Professor Sherry Turkle's new book, "Artificial Intimacy," offers a withering critique of chatbots and the antisocial dynamics she believes they encourage. - Brian, a middle-aged financial consultant, spends his day sitting in front of three screens. Two of them involve his job. The third features a chatbot, which he has given a woman's nam more

Inductive Methods of Data Validation for Digital Simulated Twinning Through Supervised Then Unsupervised Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence From Aggregated Data

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- DELPHI TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, CORP., Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748676 B2, initially filed May 30, 2024) developed by three inventors Melissa E. Murphy, Weehawken, New Jersey; Terhan Yong, Woodside, New York; and Richard L. Peterson, II, Brewster, New York, for "Inductive methods of data validation for digital simulated twinning through supervised then unsupervised machine learning and artificial intelligence from aggregated data." more

Kean University Awarded $500,000 NSF Grant to Advance CyberAI Education and Research

UNION, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Kean University Awarded $500,000 NSF Grant to Advance CyberAI Education and Research * Kean University is expanding its leadership in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity with a new $500,000 grant to support the development of academic pathways and prepare students for the emerging CyberAI workforce. Daehan Kwak, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology, is lea more

Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Lasers, Doppler effect personalize chemotherapy drug selection for cancer tumors * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Like each person, each cancer is unique. And with the growing array of chemotherapy drugs available, gaining early insight into how individual tumors respond to specific drugs would help improve treatment. Harnessing the tools of laser light, the Doppler effect and AI, Purdue University scienti more

Lewis & Clark College: Students Network with Nike Legal Team

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 29 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Students Network with Nike Legal Team * On September 25th, Nike hosted a networking event at their headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, for Lewis & Clark Law students. Over sixty students spent the afternoon with their in-house attorneys, discussing career paths after law school and the future of the legal field in an era of emerging technology. The event is part of the Center for Business Law and Leadership more

LSEG Risk Intelligence launches Active Intelligence: World-Check data that learns from every signal

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * LSEG Risk Intelligence launches Active Intelligence: World-Check data that learns from every signal * 28 September 2026 - LSEG Risk Intelligence today announced the launch of Active Intelligence for World-Check, a new data engine designed to help banks, non-bank financial institutions, fintechs and corporates cut manual screening work, prioritise the matches that matter and onboard custo more

LTC Kirkwood Advances Medical AI Collaboration through Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * LTC Kirkwood Advances Medical AI Collaboration through Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program * In This Article * Why it matters * From dental research to medical AI * A two-way street * Looking ahead Editor's note: USU News is republishing this story, originally reported by Anne Dimmette-Bell of the DHA R&D-MRDC Public Affairs Office, with full credit to the original publisher. LTC more

LTC Kirkwood Advances Medical AI Collaboration through Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * LTC Kirkwood Advances Medical AI Collaboration through Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program * In This Article * Why it matters * From dental research to medical AI * A two-way street * Looking ahead Editor's note: USU News is republishing this story, originally reported by Anne Dimmette-Bell of the DHA R&D-MRDC Public Affairs Office, with full credit to the original publis more

Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes * Months without light. Bitter, biting winds. Glacial waters. The harsh environment of the Antarctic should be utterly uninhabitable - and yet, countless species have flourished in its icy seas and on its rocky shores. How have organisms as diverse as elephant seals and Antarctic hair grass adapted to these extreme conditions? And how will they continue to ada more

Meet first-gen Beach undergrads building the research skills to pursue doctorates

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 29 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * Meet first-gen Beach undergrads building the research skills to pursue doctorates * Evelin Zavala, after researching how autism is represented in scientific and autobiographical literature, gained understanding of how neurodivergent people experience their lives -and how she wants to become a compassionate clinician. "It prepared me for the future," Zavala, a third-year psychol more

Metadata Generation for Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) Models

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MEDIATEK INC., Hsinchu, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750109 B2, initially filed Nov. 22, 2023) developed by Pedram Kheirkhah Sangdeh, San Jose, California, and Gyu Bum Kyung, San Jose, California, for "Metadata generation for artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) models." more

Method and Device for Interactive Controlling on Adult Product Based on Multimodal Model, and Adult Product

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- CRAVELLE AI GROUP LIMITED, Hong Kong, Hong Kong has been assigned a patent (No. US 12746176 B1, initially filed Aug. 28, 2025) developed by Hua Jiang, Singapore, Singapore, for "Method and device for interactive controlling on adult product based on multimodal model, and adult product." more

Method Of, and a System For, Optimizing Copyright Protection Within a Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- IAIAI TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, Tulla, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748824 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2024) developed by Michael Kiely, Tulla, Ireland, for "Method of, and a system for, optimizing copyright protection within a generative artificial intelligence (AI) system." more

Methods and Devices for Managing Communication of Artificial Intelligence Data Between Devices

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750434 B2, initially filed June 24, 2024) developed by nine inventors Chandrashekhar S Byadgi, Bengaluru, India; Kartik Anand, Bengaluru, India; Praveen Naik S, Bengaluru, India; Ashish Kumar, Bengaluru, India; Srinidhi N, Bengaluru, India; Ramesh Babu Venkat Dabbiru, Bengaluru, India; Jyotirmoy Karjee, Bengaluru, India; Siva Prasad Gundur, Bengaluru, India; and Eric Ho Ch more

Methods for Hybrid Entity Resolution Blocking and Devices Thereof

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SKYLINE AI LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748794 B1, initially filed March 25, 2025) developed by four inventors Zeev Waks, Ness Ziona, Israel; Dotan Davidovich, Herzliya, Israel; Yana Volovik, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Sara Fernandez, Madrid, Spain, for "Methods for hybrid entity resolution blocking and devices thereof." more

Methods, Architectures, Apparatuses and Systems for AI/ML Model Distribution

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- INTERDIGITAL CE PATENT HOLDINGS, SAS, Paris, France has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750646 B2, initially filed July 29, 2022) developed by three inventors Cyril Quinquis, Melesse, France; Thierry Filoche, Chateaugiron, France; and Stephane Onno, Saint Gregoire, France, for "Methods, architectures, apparatuses and systems for AI/ML model distribution." more

Miami University announces the RedHawk50 class of 2026

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University announces the RedHawk50 class of 2026 * The RedHawk50 identifies, recognizes, and celebrates the 50 fastest-growing Miami-owned or Miami-led businesses in the world. RedHawk50 not only celebrates their success, but it also provides a forum to recognize and celebrate the Miami University graduates and former students that founded, own, and/or lead those businesses each year and serve as a vehicle for more

MIT: Effects of an "algorithmic monoculture" depend on the details

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The effects of an "algorithmic monoculture" depend on the details In a study focusing on hiring decisions, MIT researchers found the use of a single algorithm by many firms could benefit job seekers in certain situations. - AI tools are increasingly replacing human judgements in some settings. For instance, resume screening algorithms are often used in hiring, where they may imp more

Monitoring and Analyzing Body Language With Machine Learning, Using Artificial Intelligence Systems for Improving Interaction Between Humans, and Humans and Robots

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- KEPLER VISION TECHNOLOGIES B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749345 B2, initially filed Feb. 16, 2024) developed by three inventors Henricus Meinardus Gerardus Stokman, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Marc Jean Baptist Van Oldenborgh, Amsterdam, Netherlands; and Fares Alnajar, Amsterdam, Netherlands, for "Monitoring and analyzing body language with machine learning, using artificial intelligence systems for improving interaction between more

More Than 4,000 Students Strong, UConn Engineering Begins a New Year

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * More Than 4,000 Students Strong, UConn Engineering Begins a New Year * The halls, classrooms, laboratories, and student spaces across UConn Engineering are once again buzzing with activity. This fall, 4,175 undergraduate students are enrolled in the UConn College of Engineering, including 1,049 first-year students beginning their engineering journeys as members of the Class of 2030. They arrive more

Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 29 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State's School of Global Journalism and Communication Names Adam Mahoney 2026 Vernon Jarrett Medal Recipient * Capital B Climate and Environment Reporter Recognized for Investigative Reporting on the Impact of Data Center Expansion on Black Communities BALTIMORE -Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) named Adam Mahoney, climate and environment re more

Multi-Shutter Camera App That Selectively Sends Images to Different Artificial Intelligence and Innovative Platforms That Allow for Fast Sharing and Informational Purposes

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- YAE, LLC, Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750580 B2, initially filed Jan. 16, 2026) developed by Fernando Fischmann, Miami, Florida, for "Multi-shutter camera app that selectively sends images to different artificial intelligence and innovative platforms that allow for fast sharing and informational purposes." more

Multiple Artificial Intelligence Systems for Use With Dynamic Access Capabilities

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748872 B2, initially filed May 16, 2023) developed by Harinath Meedinti Bhaskara Reddy, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Manu Kurian, Dallas, Texas, for "Multiple artificial intelligence systems for use with dynamic access capabilities." more

MyHealth-Passport Urges CDC to Incorporate Patient-Controlled Platforms into Public Health Data Framework

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MyHealth-Passport Detailed Response to CDC Request for Information Data Intermediaries and Approaches to Strengthen Public Health Data Exchange Docket CDC-2026-1519 Executive Summary MyHealth-Passport supports CDC's effort to strengthen secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. We recommend that t more

Nasdaq Calypso Launches Agentic Capabilities to Scale AI Adoption Across the Trade Lifecycle

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Nasdaq Calypso Launches Agentic Capabilities to Scale AI Adoption Across the Trade Lifecycle * NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 -Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today launched a framework for integrating AI capabilities within capital market and treasury operations, addressing some of the bottlenecks that are preventing scaled institutional adoption. At its core, Nasdaq has established an agentic AI opera more

Neural Network Optimization Using Knowledge Representations

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- LATENT AI, INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748973 B2, initially filed March 17, 2023) developed by four inventors Sek Meng Chai, Princeton, New Jersey; Jan Ernst, Princeton, New Jersey; Abelardo Lopez-Lagunas, Princeton, New Jersey; and Ryan M. Dailey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, for "Neural network optimization using knowledge representations." more

New Report Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities in Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] (TNSrpt) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * New Report Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities in Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new joint report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Alliance for Childhood Cancer examines the current state of childhood cancer and outlines challenges and opportunities related t more

News/Media Alliance Honors Floyd Abrams, Rep. Laurel Lee, and Rep. Valerie Foushee at 2026 Support Journalism Awards and Chairman's Dinner

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Honors Floyd Abrams, Rep. Laurel Lee, and Rep. Valerie Foushee at 2026 Support Journalism Awards and Chairman's Dinner * WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, the News/Media Alliance honored three champions of a free and sustainable press at its 2026 Support Journalism Awards & Chairman's Dinner, held at the Washington Marriott Georgetown. The evening drew over 250 atte more

News/Media Alliance Statement on Publisher Response to DOJ Fair Use Claims

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Statement on Publisher Response to DOJ Fair Use Claims * Arlington, VA - Yesterday, the New York Times and other publishers filed their response to the Department of Justice's Statement of Interest (SOI) in support of Microsoft and OpenAI, in which the administration urged the judge to hold that copying any content to train AI models is "fair use." The News Pla more

Noise Removal From Surveillance Camera Image by Means of AI-based Object Recognition

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- HANWHA VISION CO., LTD., Seongnam-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750569 B2, initially filed Aug. 15, 2024) developed by seven inventors Youngje Jung, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Eunjeong Kim, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Chansoo Oh, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Sangwook Lee, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Jaewoon Byun, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Seongha Jeon, Seongnam-si, South Korea; and Yeongeun Lee, Seongnam-si, South Korea, for "Noise removal from s more

NSF awards USF researchers funding to study how augmented reality can support young learners

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * NSF awards USF researchers funding to study how augmented reality can support young learners * What if children could help shape the future of augmented reality? That's the idea behind a new interdisciplinary project at the USF College of Education and Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. With a new $500,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, the th more

OCC Strengthens Security Operations with an Agentic AI Investigation Solution Built on AWS

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * OCC Strengthens Security Operations with an Agentic AI Investigation Solution Built on AWS * CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2026-The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)(r), the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today announced the launch of an AI-powered security investigation agent (the "SOC Agent") built with Amazon Web Services' Amazon Bedrock. The solution automates the in more

Ohio State, Google partner to accelerate research and AI Fluency

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State, Google partner to accelerate research and AI Fluency * The Ohio State University and Google Cloud today announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate scientific discovery, expand campuswide technology access, support AI Fluency, and assist students from admission to graduation and beyond. The initiative establishes an on-campus AI space in Ohio State's Innovation District, including Google D more

OmiGroup Builds AI That Traces Chronic Disease To Its Molecular Roots

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * OmiGroup Builds AI That Traces Chronic Disease To Its Molecular Roots * HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - OmiGroup, a Vietnam-based healthcare IT company with AI research capabilities, today announced the successful completion of a research and development proof-of-concept (POC) called OmiKG, an evidence-grounded causal reasoning engine for chronic disease built on Amazon Web Services more

Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson Acquires Workera, a Pioneer in AI-Native Enterprise Assessment and Skills Verification * Pearson strengthens enterprise offering with adaptive assessment and skills intelligence to meet growing demand for workforce transformation in the era of AI LONDON, 29 Sept. 2026 -Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced it has agreed to acqu more

People of Play Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news: * * * People of Play(tm) Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference * CHICAGO, IL | September 29, 2026 -People of Play(tm), a division of The Toy Association(tm), has revealed the speaker lineup and agenda for the 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, the largest and longest running pitch event globally. Taking place November 5 to 7 at the Embassy Suite more

Ph.D. student advances research regarding AI integration with devices with limited computing power

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Ph.D. student advances research regarding AI integration with devices with limited computing power * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 29, 2026 In the artificial intelligence (AI) era, hospitals can leverage AI to uncover valuable insights from patient data, but privacy requirements and devices with low computing capabilities present hurdles to widespread adoption. At Kennesaw State University, Ph.D. student more

Prevention of Traffic Obstructions Using Artificial Intelligence Systems in Automotive Vehicle Applications

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Six inventors Qichi Yang, Foster City, California; Ming Ji, Palo Alto, California; Pan Li, Fremont, California; Jingwei Ji, Santa Clara, California; Zijian Guo, Palo Alto, California; and Di Huang, Mountain View, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12746944 B2, initially filed March 18, 2025) for "Prevention of traffic obstructions using artificial intelligence systems in automotive vehicle applications." more

Prompt Generation for Generative Artificial Intelligence Models

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- CANVA PTY LTD, Surry Hills, Australia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748798 B2, initially filed July 30, 2025) developed by Rahul Siripurapu, Vienna, Austria, for "Prompt generation for generative artificial intelligence models." more

Read more of: Bechtel Draws on 128 Years of Proven Delivery to Lead the Next Era of Building

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Read more of: Bechtel Draws on 128 Years of Proven Delivery to Lead the Next Era of Building * Featured on Advancements, Bechtel shows how AI, automation, and robotics are building on more than a century of experience to deliver projects at the pace the world now needs For 128 years, Bechtel has delivered some of the world's most complex projects by pairing proven processes wi more

Rice explores AI, ethics and innovation in health care at annual AI in Health Conference

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice explores AI, ethics and innovation in health care at annual AI in Health Conference * By Kelly Peters, Special to Rice News As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, researchers and health care professionals are exploring new ways to apply AI tools and technology to the most complex challenges in health and medicine. A central question that emerges is whether those innovative tools are built and i more

Robotics Competition Winners Advance Military Exploration of Humanoid Capabilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Robotics Competition Winners Advance Military Exploration of Humanoid Capabilities * The Army named five companies as winners of its xTechHumanoid competition Sept. 11, capping an effort to assess how emerging commercial humanoid technologies could contribute to future military operations. As the Army looks to robotics and autonomy to reduce soldier exposure to dangerous and physically demanding tasks, prese more

Rohrer MBA among nation's best, according to QS Rankings

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rohrer MBA among nation's best, according to QS Rankings * William G. Rohrer College of Business has been recognized for offering one of the nation's leading MBA programs in the newly released 2027 QS Global MBA Rankings, earning a No. 88 ranking in the United States and placing No. 65 nationally for return on investment (ROI). The Rohrer MBA also ranks No. 40 among public universities in the United States more

Rotational assignment bridges functional expertise, enterprise leadership at DLA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Rotational assignment bridges functional expertise, enterprise leadership at DLA * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Watching the auditorium and overflow areas fill to capacity to watch Defense Logistics Agency senior leaders brief the workforce in the most recent DLA Town Hall, Seqouia Smith felt a clear sense of validation in her professional growth. For the previous four months, Smith had served as the project manag more

Rules-Based Template Extraction

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- DEEPSEE.AI INC., Draper, Utah has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748920 B2, initially filed June 30, 2021) developed by three inventors Stephen W. Shillingford, Salt Lake City, Utah; Wacey T. Richards, Midway, Utah; and Bryan W. Sparks, Lindon, Utah, for "Rules-based template extraction." more

Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Listen Labs

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Listen Labs * Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Listen Labs, an AI-powered customer research and human simulation platform. Listen Labs's AI agents design studies, conduct in-depth research, and synthesize insight more

SBE Council Supports FCC Action to Modernize Permitting and Accelerate Digital Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * SBE Council Supports FCC Action to Modernize Permitting and Accelerate Digital Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan issued the following statement in support of the Federal Communications Commission's September 30 vote to modernize its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) more

Scalable Generative AI-based Tool Infrastructure

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748791 B2, initially filed May 31, 2024) developed by three inventors Erik William Berg, Portland, Oregon; Yash Jayesh Dagli, Kirkland, Washington; and Amber Elisabeth Telfer Norris, Hillsboro, Oregon, for "Scalable generative AI-based tool infrastructure." more

SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Multiple Entities in Fraud Schemes Totaling at Least $15 Million That Used WhatsApp and Other Platforms to Lure Investors * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged multiple entities that are likely operated by individuals located overseas for defrauding hundreds of retail investors, including many in the U.S., through so-called investment confidence scams where the more

Secure Tunnel Access to Remotely Executed Tools for Artificial Intelligence Agents

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Four inventors John Manton, Alpharetta, Georgia; Andrew Morgan, Dublin, Ireland; Rahul Parwani, Atlanta, Georgia; and Gregory Roberts, Dunwoody, Georgia, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12750368 B1, initially filed Sept. 24, 2025) for "Secure tunnel access to remotely executed tools for artificial intelligence agents." more

Sens. Gallego, Justice Issue Letter to FCC Chairman Carr

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, and Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 Brendan Carr Chairman Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street, NE Washington, DC 20554 Subject: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - CG Docket Nos. 26-52, Improving Customer Service and Protecting Consumers through Onshoring Dear Chairman Car more

Seton Hall Co-Hosts U.N. Digital Health Symposium

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Co-Hosts U.N. Digital Health Symposium * Seton Hall University co-hosted the 6th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium (UNGA DHS) September 22-23, at Bethany Hall on its South Orange campus, welcoming an international group of health care leaders, policymakers, academics and entrepreneurs to explore digital innovation and new models of health care delivery. The two-day more

SHSU Cybersecurity Student Recognized by U.S. House for Cyber Defense Work

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 29 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Cybersecurity Student Recognized by U.S. House for Cyber Defense Work * Not all heroes wear capes. Some defend cyberspace with a keyboard and a mouse. For one Sam Houston State University student, that work just earned her recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives. Kenna Ruckey, a graduate student specializing in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at Sam Houston State University, more

Smart Dental Treatment Chair, and a System Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Computerized Vision to Monitor Real-Time Progress of a Dental Treatment

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- An inventor from Jupiter, Florida, Natalie Vidal has been awarded a patent (No. US 12746167 B2, initially filed May 11, 2024) for "Smart dental treatment chair, and a system utilizing artificial intelligence and computerized vision to monitor real-time progress of a dental treatment." more

Southern Miss Receives Coursera Engagement Excellence Award

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 29 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Receives Coursera Engagement Excellence Award * The University of Southern Mississippi has been named the North American regional winner of the 2026 Coursera Outstanding Achievement Award in the Engagement Excellence category. The award recognizes organizations across business, higher education and government that sustain learner participation and connect learning with more

Speaker Johnson Addresses Press Following Meeting with President Trump, Super Intelligence Industry Leaders

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Addresses Press Following Meeting with President Trump, Super Intelligence Industry Leaders * WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to the press at the White House following a meeting with President Trump, members of the President's Cabinet, and super intelligence industry leaders. Watch the Speaker's full remarks here. Below are the Speaker's re more

Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered Lower Taxes, Lower Crime, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and a Secure Border

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered Lower Taxes, Lower Crime, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and a Secure Border * Speaker joins CNBC's Squawk Box as jobs reports exceed expectations, economic growth accelerates, and stock markets approach record highs; says November is a choice between common sense vs. crazy WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Squawk Bo more

Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered Lower Taxes, Lower Crime, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and a Secure Border

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered Lower Taxes, Lower Crime, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and a Secure Border * WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Squawk Box on CNBC with Becky Quick, Joe Kernen, and Andrew Ross Sorkin to discuss striking the responsible balance between AI innovation and safety, the Democrat Party's ongoing leftward shift towards socialism, and Repub more

Square 9 Highlights Five Essential Security Practices for Safeguarding Extracted Document Data

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Square 9 Highlights Five Essential Security Practices for Safeguarding Extracted Document Data * As document data is being used to empower new automation initiatives, many organizations are turning to intelligent document processing to capture, classify and extract this unstructured information. While intelligent document processing offers tremendous benefits, organiza more

Staying connected: Nature's way of joining tendons and bones could help solve an engineering challenge

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Staying connected: Nature's way of joining tendons and bones could help solve an engineering challenge * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Zhaoxu Meng of Clemson University was studying how cigarette smoking and other factors can contribute to deterioration of the tendon-bone connection when he started thinking about a broader engineering problem. Nature had developed an effective more

STPP Adds Second Fellow to MiST Program Through the Civic Science Fellowship Award

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * STPP adds second fellow to MiST Program through the Civic Science Fellowship Award September 29, 2026 The Ford School's Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) program is expanding its efforts to connect scientific expertise to decision makers in Lansing by adding a second postgraduate position to its Michigan Science, Technology, and Public Policy (MiST) fellowshi more

Student Spotlight: Carter Liebe

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Carter Liebe * NDSU News September 29, 2026 For Carter Liebe, choosing NDSU was a family tradition, but his experience as a Business Bison is anything but traditional. The Milbank, South Dakota, native is the third of three siblings to attend NDSU. Growing up on his family's corn and soybean farm, which has been in the family since 1880, Liebe developed an appreciation for h more

Support Rolls in from Arizona, Tribal Leaders for Kelly's Make AI Work for Americans Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Support Rolls in from Arizona, Tribal Leaders for Kelly's Make AI Work for Americans Act * Last week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Make AI Work for Americans Act, landmark legislation designed to make sure companies benefiting the most from AI pay their fair share and invest in American workers. The bill establishes a dedicated federal trust fund to support American workers, job seekers, more

System and Method for an Intelligent Framework, Flow, and Agent

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- NEWO.AI, San Fransisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748786 B2, initially filed Jan. 16, 2024) developed by three inventors David Yan, Portola Valley, California; Aleksandr Mertvetsov, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and Viacheslav Seledkin, Burnaby, Canada, for "System and method for an intelligent framework, flow, and agent." more

System and Method for Automatic Alignment of Phonetic Content for Real-Time Accent Conversion

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SANAS.AI INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749494 B2, initially filed Nov. 21, 2025) developed by Lukas Pfeifenberger, Salzburg, Austria, and Shawn Zhang, Palo Alto, California, for "System and method for automatic alignment of phonetic content for real-time accent conversion." more

System and Method for Governed Clinical Reasoning and Insight Generation Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- ONESOURCE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC., Sudbury, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749584 B1, initially filed Jan. 6, 2026) developed by Vedran Jukic, Trieste, Italy, and Harold Arkoff, Sudbury, Massachusetts, for "System and method for governed clinical reasoning and insight generation using artificial intelligence." more

System and Method for Self-Supervised Video Transformer

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- MOHAMED BIN ZAYED UNIVERSITY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749286 B2, initially filed Nov. 21, 2022) developed by four inventors Kanchana Ranasinghe, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Muhammad Muzammal Naseer, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Salman Khan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; and Fahad Khan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for "System and method for self-supervised video transformer. more

System and Method for Tokenized Minting, Authentication, and Utilization of Assets

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- DATAVAULT AI INC., Beaverton, Oregon has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749096 B2, initially filed June 16, 2022) developed by four inventors Alfred Blair Blaikie, III, Tinton Falls, New Jersey; Nathaniel T. Bradley, Tucson, Arizona; Joshua S. Paugh, Tucson, Arizona; and Mark Baker, Marietta, Georgia, for "System and method for tokenized minting, authentication, and utilization of assets." more

System and Method for Updating an Autonomous Vehicle Driving Model Based on the Vehicle Driving Model Becoming Statistically Incorrect

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- PRONTO.AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12746928 B2, initially filed Dec. 21, 2023) developed by four inventors Anthony Levandowski, San Francisco, California; David Bernstein, San Francisco, California; Eli Riggs, San Francisco, California; and Catherine Culkin, San Francisco, California, for "System and method for updating an autonomous vehicle driving model based on the vehicle driving model becoming statistically incorr more

System and Method for Using AI/ML to Categorize Financial Transaction Data for Hot Storage, Cold Storage, or Deletion Based on Data Significance

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- An inventor from Oxnard, California, Alexander Davis has been awarded a patent (No. US 12749122 B2, initially filed Nov. 3, 2024) for "System and method for using AI/ML to categorize financial transaction data for hot storage, cold storage, or deletion based on data significance." more

System for Deicing Black Ice on Road Surface Using Invisible Light Based on AI

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SRD KOREA CO., LTD., Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749781 B2, initially filed Aug. 5, 2024) developed by Dong Hen Shin, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, for "System for deicing black ice on road surface using invisible light based on AI." more

System, Method, and Apparatus for Providing an Adaptive Memory Architecture for an Artificial Intelligence Environment

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Two inventors, Brock Daily, Alma, Arkansas, and Daniel Rubinov, Brooklyn, New York, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12748704 B2, initially filed Aug. 8, 2024) for "System, method, and apparatus for providing an adaptive memory architecture for an artificial intelligence environment." more

Systems and Methods for Automatically Generating a Website and Providing Customer Service Using Generative Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SAV.COM, LLC, Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748817 B2, initially filed May 7, 2024) developed by Anthos Chrysanthou, Chicago, Illinois, for "Systems and methods for automatically generating a website and providing customer service using generative artificial intelligence." more

Systems and Methods for False Positive Suppression Through Deployment of Generative Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750385 B1, initially filed July 26, 2024) developed by three inventors Xiao Lin, San Jose, California; Javier Santoyo, Santa Monica, California; and Glory Emmanuel Avina, Brentwood, California, for "Systems and methods for false positive suppression through deployment of generative artificial intelligence." more

Systems and Methods for Processing Electronic Images

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- PAIGE.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749566 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2023) developed by four inventors Ran Godrich, New York, New York; Jillian Sue, New York, New York; Leo Grady, Darien, Connecticut; and Thomas Fuchs, New York, New York, for "Systems and methods for processing electronic images." more

Systems and Methods for Providing an Artificial Intelligence-Based Planning Assistant

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749028 B2, initially filed May 20, 2024) developed by eight inventors Jason Wynn, Huntington Beach, California; Ken Litton, Old Greenwich, Connecticut; Allison Beer, Bronxville, New York; Jonathan Hamblett, Fort Myers, Florida; Christopher Stang, Malibu, California; Jonathan LaLima, Manalapan, New Jersey; Katie Hainsey, New York, New York; and Ricardo Mela, Hartsdale, New York, f more

TCBS Goes All-In With Kiro, Amazon Web Services' Agentic Coding Environment

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * TCBS Goes All-In With Kiro, Amazon Web Services' Agentic Coding Environment * HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 \- Techcom Securities Joint Stock Company (TCBS), one of Vietnam's leading technology-driven securities firms, today announced that it has fully adopted Kiro, an agentic AI-powered software development environment from Amazon Web Services (AWS), across its entire engineering o more

The ASAM Weekly for September 29, 2026

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for September 29, 2026 * ASAM Weekly -September 29 Cannabis takes center stage this week, beginning with the clinical puzzle of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Whether you've encountered it in board prep or at the bedside with a distressed patient, a new review in JAMA offers a vital refresher on the phenomenon. Beyond GI distress, ca more

The Business of Generosity: Civic Leader-in-Residence Mowa Haile on Leadership, Ownership and Opportunity

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * The Business of Generosity: Civic Leader-in-Residence Mowa Haile on Leadership, Ownership and Opportunity * In a wide-ranging Fireside Chat moderated by Julie Gibson, Sherman R. Miller Executive Director of the Klump Center for Real Estate, Leeds' 2026 Civic Leader-in-Residence Mowa Haile spoke to a full audience in Koelbel on Sept. 25, sharing a key theme that ties tog more

The Lawyer's Office May Be a Lifeline

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Lawyer's Office May Be a Lifeline * Picture a forlorn man walking into a lawyer's office after his marriage has collapsed. The bank is threatening foreclosure, and his finances are in tatters. His problems may be legal on paper, but in person they can look far more complicated: panic, shame or the numb resignation of someone who can no longer imagine more

The New Era of Document Management: DocuWare Launches New DocuWare

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * The New Era of Document Management: DocuWare Launches New DocuWare * DocuWare has announced the launch of new DocuWare, a next-generation platform that transforms how businesses manage and use their documents. First previewed at the 2026 DocuWorld Partner Conferences, the new DocuWare combines three technological advancements into one connected platform: a redesigned w more

Thought Machine partners with AWS on AI-powered solution to accelerate legacy banking migrations

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Thought Machine partners with AWS on AI-powered solution to accelerate legacy banking migrations * London and New York, 29 September 2026: Thought Machine, the cloud-native core banking and payments technology company, today announced an AI-powered migration solution to accelerate banking modernisation with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) Transform. The solution enables banks to modernis more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Modern Skies Coalition Applaud Senator Schmitt's $30 Billion Modern Skies Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Modern Skies Coalition Applaud Senator Schmitt's $30 Billion Modern Skies Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today joined Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) to call on Congress to pass the Modern Skies Act. This historic legislation - introduced today - will invest $30 billion to modern more

UA Little Rock Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Solutions for Workforce Challenges

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Summit Convenes Industry Leaders to Discuss Solutions for Workforce Challenges * Higher Education institutions like the University of Arkansas at Little Rock -which recently hosted its inaugural Workforce Summit -play a crucial role in workforce development, and that role grows ever more important as technology evolves. On Thursday, Sept. 24, leaders from educati more

UB's Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB's Holly Jean Buck named MacArthur Fellow * Holly Buck with UB's Solar Strand behind her. Holly Jean Buck, associate professor in the Department of Environment and Sustainability in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected as one of the 2026 MacArthur Fellows, recipients of the highly selective "genius grants." Photo: MacArthur more

UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow * Vincenzo Vitelli, a professor of physics at the University of Chicago known for his innovative work in unconventional materials, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. Given each year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the prestigious grants recognize individuals across different fields who demonstrate "exceptional or more

Uncertainty-Aware Sequence Modeling

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- THEMIS AI, INC., Cambridge, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748796 B2, initially filed Nov. 26, 2024) developed by six inventors Iaroslav Elistratov, Alanya, Turkey; Qi Yang, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Ege Demir, Bursa, Turkey; Fynn Schmitt-Ulms, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Elaheh Ahmadi, Encino, California; and Alejandro Perez, Manchester, New Hampshire, for "Uncertainty-aware sequence modeling." more

University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Where Academic Healthcare Meets AI

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Where Academic Healthcare Meets AI * There is a version of the artificial intelligence story that everyone has heard by now: the billion-dollar campuses, the coastal cities competing for the next great tech company. Memphis, Tennessee, does not fit that story. And that, it turns out, may be precisely the point. The University of Tennessee Health Sciences' achievement of R1 rese more

User Interface Generative Artificial Intelligence for Digital Task Submission

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- WALKME LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748914 B2, initially filed March 20, 2024) developed by four inventors Nir Nahum, Tel Aviv, Israel; Yonatan Deshel, Netanya, Israel; Moran Shemer, Ra'anana, Israel; and Ron Zohar, Givatay'im, Israel, for "User interface generative artificial intelligence for digital task submission." more

UTA, Johnson Controls advance data center cooling

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA, Johnson Controls advance data center cooling * Johnson Controls CEO Joakim Weidemanis visited The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) on Sept. 22 alongside Austin Domenici, president of Global Data Center Solutions, and Imran Latif, global vice president of Technology & Innovation, Data Centers. The visit highlighted expanding work between UTA and Johnson Controls on cooli more

UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery. Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she atte more

Vanita Gupta and Karen Kaiser Join Knight Institute Board

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Vanita Gupta and Karen Kaiser Join Knight Institute Board * NEW YORK - The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University today announced that Vanita Gupta, who directs the Center for Law and Public Trust at New York University and previously served as Associate Attorney General of the United States, and Karen Kaiser, who serves as director and more

Verint Named a Leader Across Four 2026 ISG Buyers Guide Evaluations for CX Technology

MELVILLE, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Named a Leader Across Four 2026 ISG Buyers Guide Evaluations for CX Technology * MELVILLE, N.Y., September 29, 2026 - Verint(r) today announced it was recognized as a Leader across four 2026 ISG Contact Center Buyers Guide evaluations covering AI more

Vinasoy Cuts Out-of-Stock Rates by 20% in Two Months Using Generative AI-Powered Retail Monitoring

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Vinasoy Cuts Out-of-Stock Rates by 20% in Two Months Using Generative AI-Powered Retail Monitoring * HANOI, VIETNAM, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 - Vinasoy, the No.1 chosen packaged soy milk manufacturer in Vietnam, today announced the successful deployment of a generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) solution built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The solution automates retail display monitoring more

WashU research finds gaps in Google AI Overview citations, claims

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU research finds gaps in Google AI Overview citations, claims * #In Brief * In the broadest independent audit to date, researchers found AI Overviews appeared in 13.7% of searches. * Google generally cites credible sources, but citations don't guarantee accuracy: about 11% of verifiable claims lacked support or contradicted cited sources. * Researchers warn AI Overviews could threat more

Watch Component, Watch, and Manufacturing Method for Watch Component

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, , Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748381 B2, initially filed March 28, 2023) developed by four inventors Tsubasa Fuji, Shiojiri, Japan; Hikonosuke Uwai, Azumino, Japan; Ami Kugimoto, Shiojiri, Japan; and Ai Yoshinaga, Shiojiri, Japan, for "Watch component, watch, and manufacturing method for watch component." more

Wearable Device Hardware Interaction System for Artificial Intelligence and Computing Systems

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- SESAME AI, INC., Los Angeles, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12748460 B2, initially filed Dec. 27, 2024) developed by Matthew DeVoe, Kirkland, Washington, and Justin Alvey, San Francisco, California, for "Wearable device hardware interaction system for artificial intelligence and computing systems." more

Wearable Recording Device and Artificial Intelligence Model

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12749409 B2, initially filed Oct. 16, 2024) developed by Dhanunjaya Kumar Vangaveti, Hyderabad, India, for "Wearable recording device and artificial intelligence model." more

Weeds, Weeds, and More Weeds!

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Weeds, Weeds, and More Weeds! * ARLINGTON, VA - What is a weed? What is an herbicide? And how do farmers address the weedy issues that crop up along the way when growing rice? On the latest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast, host Dr. Steve Linscombe tackles all this and more, joined by four renowned weed scientists: Dr. Jason Bond, Extension/Research Professor at Mississippi State U more

Westinghouse and University of South Carolina Partner to Advance Nuclear Workforce Development

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and University of South Carolina Partner to Advance Nuclear Workforce Development * #Agreement will explore opportunities to build the nuclear workforce needed to support fleet deployment of AP1000(r) reactors in the U.S. through USC's planned Nuclear Innovation Center Columbia, S.C., September 29, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and the Univer more

WIU Joins HL7's Inaugural Break the Code Cohort

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Joins HL7's Inaugural Break the Code Cohort * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's School of Computing, Data, and Mathematical Sciences is proud to partner with HL7 International's inaugural Break the Code program, giving WIU students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the technologies shaping the future of healthcare. HL7 International, a leading standard-setti more

Xerox Announces Major Production Print Portfolio Expansion

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Xerox Announces Major Production Print Portfolio Expansion * Xerox Holdings Corp. announced a major production print portfolio expansion at PRINTING United, introducing three new press platforms and enhancements to existing presses. With these introductions, Xerox is deepening its commitment to production print with an inkjet portfolio spanning cut-sheet and continuo more

Young in Wash Times: We need more American scientists and engineers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young in Wash Times: We need more American scientists and engineers * WASHINGTON -The following column by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by The Washington Times on September 23, 2026. We need more American scientists and engineers By Todd Young A version of this story appeared in the daily Threat Status newsletter from The Washington Times. OPINION: During the American Revolutio more

Zero-Shot AI Workflow Engine

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- THE DOT NET FACTORY, LLC., Dublin, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12750369 B1, initially filed Dec. 5, 2025) developed by Patrick Henry Parker, Sarasota, Florida, for "Zero-shot AI workflow engine." more

2026 University of Phoenix Faculty Awards

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 28 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * 2026 University of Phoenix Faculty Awards * Eleven faculty members recognized for excellence in teaching, student support and academic leadership during University's 50th anniversary year University of Phoenix today announced the recipients of its 2026 Faculty of the Year Awards, recognizing 11 faculty members for their dedication to student success, excellence in teaching and meaningful contrib more

Blumenthal & Warren Demand Answers from Trump Administration on AI Oversight, Calls Out White House for Being "Asleep-at-the-Wheel" in the Wake of OpenAI Hacks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Warren Demand Answers from Trump Administration on AI Oversight, Calls Out White House for Being "Asleep-at-the-Wheel" in the Wake of OpenAI Hacks * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urba more

Forvis Mazars and PitchBook Release H1 2026 State of SaaS Report

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- Forvis Mazars LLP, a company that provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services, posted the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars and PitchBook Release H1 2026 State of SaaS Report * Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, today released its H1 2026 State of SaaS Report, produced in partnership with PitchBook. The report examines private e more

Meta Issues Letter to Sen. Rochester

MENLO PARK, California, Sept. 28 (TNSletter) -- Meta issued the following letter to Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 Dear Senator Blunt Rochester, Thank you for the opportunity to address the important issues raised in your letter. As you note, earlier this summer, a misconfiguration by Irregular, a contractor Meta hired to conduct cybersecurity evaluations, inadvertently allowed one of our pre-released AI models, Muse Spark 1. more

OpenAI Issues Letter to Sen. Rochester

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 28 (TNSletter) -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following letter to Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware: * * * Here is the text of the letter: Dear Senator Blunt Rochester: Thank you for your August 6, 2026 letter concerning recent incidents involving OpenAI models during internal cybersecurity evaluations. In the aftermath of the Hugging Face incident, we conducted an extensive investigation with support fro more

Simulation Software is a Strategic Enabler for Transformative Growth

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group posted the following news release: * * * Simulation Software is a Strategic Enabler for Transformative Growth * According to ARC Advisory Group, the global simulation software market experienced transformative growth in 2025, emerging as a cornerstone of innovation and efficiency across industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and manufacturing. As digital transformation efforts intensified, sim more

Speaker Johnson: This Election is a Contrast Between Common Sense and Crazy; and Common Sense is On Our Side

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: This Election is a Contrast Between Common Sense and Crazy; and Common Sense is On Our Side * Speaker Johnson joins Mornings with Fox Business in-studio ahead of midterm elections WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Mornings with Fox Business with Cheryl Casone in-studio to discuss President Trump convening AI leaders, striking a responsible balance more

Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)

Air Force MQ-9A Reaper - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13318) by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger. Here are excerpts: * * * Air Force MQ-9A Reaper: Background and Issues for Congress The MQ-9A Reaper is a multi-role uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Air Force operates the greatest number of Reapers; the Air Nat more

China Primer - Human Rights Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Sept. 21, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell: * * * China Primer: Human Rights Overview The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) party-state is an increasingly repressive authoritarian regime that has engaged in widespread human rights abuses. The party-state is dominated by Xi Jinping, who became Com more

China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) on Sept. 22, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence and Asian trade and finance affairs specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * China Primer: U.S.-China Relations The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are more

Citizenship & Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11806) on Sept. 22, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut. Here are excerpts: * * * Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2024, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated 50.2 million for more

Colombia's 2026 Elections - Implications for U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke: * * * Colombia's 2026 Elections: Implications for U.S. Relations On August 7, 2026, right-wing political outsider and former criminal defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated to a four-year presidential term, succeeding Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact (PH), Colombia's first left-wing president. more

Debt Limit Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10292) on Sept. 21, 2026, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen. Here are excerpts: * * * The Debt Limit Overview The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. The debt limit was increased by $5.0 trillion, to $41.1 trillion, in July 2025 by P.L. 119-21. This In Focus provides backgroun more

Defense Contractors, Data Rights & the "Right to Repair" Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13320) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey and defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan: * * * Defense Contractors, Data Rights, and the "Right to Repair" The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) often relies on private contractors to support its mission. (DOD is using a "secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347.) DOD works with these contractors more

Defense Primer - Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12240) on Sept. 22, 2026, by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti: * * * Defense Primer: Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Military readiness (or readiness) is a key defense concept upon which Congress has relied to make a wide array of national security decisions (e.g., regarding active and reserve component end strength and major defense acquisition programs). more

Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates & Revenues of Increasing 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13321) by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley. Here are excerpts: * * * Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates and Revenues of Increasing the 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), owners of pass-through businesses are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 20% of a firm's qualified business income, subject to ce more

Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke and agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about ev more

Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto V. Durnell Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11483) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin: * * * Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto v. Durnell The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal law regulating the sale and use of pesticides, including herbicides. FIFRA prohibits the sale or distribution in the United St more

Federal Role in Elections Policy - Selected Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13316) on Sept. 21, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Role in Elections Policy: Selected Recent Developments More than 20 federal agencies play roles in federal campaigns and elections policy. Many of those roles are based primarily in statutory authority granted by Congress. Policy actions, such as executive ord more

Federal Wiretaps & the Fourth Amendment Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13317) on Sept. 21, 2026, by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington: * * * Federal Wiretaps and the Fourth Amendment The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that law enforcement obtain a warrant from a neutral and detached magistrate upon a showing of probable cause. In 1928, the Supreme Court determined in Olmstead v. United S more

International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on Sept. 22, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol: * * * International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act) In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more

Private Investments & Insurance Companies Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13319) by financial economics specialists Eva Su and Baird Webel. Here are excerpts: * * * Private Investments and Insurance Companies Private investments' involvement in the insurance industry often takes two forms: (1) private equity (PE) ownership of insurers and (2) insurance company holdings of private investment assets. Rapid growth in these activities and their associa more

Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Potential Implications for Title IX Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11484) by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak: * * * The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Potential Implications for Title IX Calls from stakeholders for federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics have increased during a period of significant change in intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate athletics regulators have faced uncertaint more

SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12740) on Sept. 21, 2026, by public finance specialist Anthony A. Cilluffo and small business and economic development policy analyst R. Corinne Blackford: * * * SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Overview In a proposed rule announced August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) set new size standards for defining firm size while simulta more

U.S. Space Academy Proposal - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12739) on Sept. 21, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh: * * * U.S. Space Academy Proposal: Considerations for Congress On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14423 establishing a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, to be chaired by the Administrator more

U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol: * * * The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons o more

U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on Sept. 22, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered more

Congress, the Judiciary & Federal Court Procedure Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11557) on Sept. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe. Here are excerpts: * * * Congress, the Judiciary and Federal Court Procedure Court procedural rules control how parties present their cases in court and how courts decide them. These rules play a key role in litigation - a party's case may succeed or fail based not only on the merits of their substantive claim more

EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11482) on Sept. 15, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber: * * * EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Congress has taken an active interest in the operation of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws in the executive branch, periodically legislating to manage and gather information about how those laws app more

Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on Sept. 16, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle. Here are excerpts: * * * Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers a more

Health Insurance Exchanges - Sources for Enrollment Data Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12736) on Sept. 16, 2026. The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg and senior research librarians Angela Napili and Kate M. Costin. Here are excerpts: * * * Health Insurance Exchanges: Sources for Enrollment Data Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, as amended), exchanges (sometimes called marketplaces) hav more

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Brief Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11365) on Sept. 16, 2026, by supervisory attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney: * * * U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: A Brief Introduction The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) provides the exclusive forum for veterans and other claimants, such as veterans' surviving spouses, to appeal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions denying various veterans more

U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Sept. 16, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Canada Trade Relations The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agre more

Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) on Sept. 15, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken: * * * Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological sciences re more

Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on Sept. 17, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members Overview Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortga more

Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during th more

Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13313) on Sept. 15, 2026, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno: * * * An Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act (Senator Lummis Draft) On September 14, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis published updated draft text for an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on her office's website. The House passed its vers more

Poverty in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12737) on Sept. 17, 2026, by social policy analyst Joseph Dalaker. Here are excerpts: * * * Poverty in 2025 The official poverty rate in the United States, or percentage of people who live in poverty, fell to 10.2% in 2025, down from 10.7% the previous year. In 2025, 34.5 million people lived in poverty, down 1.5 million from the previous year. This decline in the national of more

Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on Sept. 17, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Since 2025, President Trump has modified existing steel and aluminum tariffs, imposed since 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to impose trade more

Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Sept. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming The naming or renaming of geographic features (e.g., mountains, lakes, streams) for federal usage is the responsibility of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN). However, in certain instances, the P more

U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Sept. 17, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more

Updates on Litigation Over IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung: * * * Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (information-sharing agreement) to establish proc more

Expedited Removal of Aliens - Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11357) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Expedited Removal of Aliens: An Introduction Aliens who do not meet certain requirements to enter or be present in the United States may be subject to removal. Federal immigration laws establish different removal processes for different categories of aliens. Most aliens apprehended within the interior of the United States a more

IRS Direct File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Direct File Program The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su more

Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760). The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin: * * * Russia-North Korea Relations Overview Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more

Selected Federal Legislation on Search & Seizure Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13315) on Sept. 17, 2026. The white paper is written by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington and legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Andreas Kuersten: * * * Selected Federal Legislation on Search and Seizure Authority The Fourth Amendment protects the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches more

South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165). The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong. Here are excerpts: * * * South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations Overview South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more

U.N. Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally (but not always) ap more

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10 Small Business Groups Urge FTC to Clarify Personalized Pricing Rules to Avoid Unintended Burdens

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 National Small Business Association | 1156 15th St NW, Suite 502, Washington, D.C. 20005 | NSBAadvocate.org The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Comment on FTC Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing more

49 Advocacy Organizations Urge DHS to Withdraw H-1B Visa Fee Proposal

6 Healthcare Groups Warn Proposed H-1B Fee Would Worsen Workforce Shortages and Reduce Patient Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Joseph B. Edlow Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20 Dear USCIS Director Joseph Edlow: On behalf of the undersigned more

AAMC: Healthcare and Biomedical Workforce at Risk From Proposed H-1B Fee Increase

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 RE: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Dear Secretary Mullin: The AAMC1 welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions [CIS No. 2861-26; DHS Dock more

AEGIS Markets Supports Proposal to Remove Mandatory Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2829 Technology Forest Blvd #440, The Woodlands, TX 77381 aegis-markets.com September 25, 2026 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requ more

Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio Urges Delay of CRA Rule Changes to Protect Housing Development and Nonprofit Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street, SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Jennifer M. Jones, Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments-RIN 3064-AG31 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washingto more

AFL-CIO Professional Employees Dept. Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Visa Fee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DEPARTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO 815 16th Street, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 638-0320 www.dpeaflcio.org September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petit more

AFSA Criticizes Proposed EEOC Revisions for Undermining Federal Employees' EEO Rights

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION ON THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO 29 C.F.R. PART 1614 FEDERAL SECTOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The American Foreign Service Association ("AFSA") respectfully submits these comments regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ("EEOC" or "Commission") proposed r more

Alice: Comments Urge Treasury to Simplify and Make Section 128 Employer Contributions More Practical for Frontline Workers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Alice | REG-101355-26 1 Alice Comments on Section 128 Employer Contributions September 25, 2026 Docket IRS-2026-0925 Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury Re: REG-101355-26, Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs Dear Sir or Madam: more

Alternative Investment Management Association Urges CFTC to Maintain Swap Trading Framework and Preserve RFQ-3 Requirements

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Alternative Investment Management Association Ltd (Washington, DC Branch) Registered in England as a Company Limited by Guarantee, No. 4437037. VAT Registration no. 577 5913 90. Registered Office as above. 1100 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 +1 202 919 4940 info@aima.org Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretar more

Amazon Urges FTC to Clarify That Discounts Are Exempt From Personalized Pricing Disclosure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 COMMENTS OF AMAZON.COM, INC. ON THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION'S REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITS PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING PERSONALIZED PRICING FTC-2026-1057 I. Introduction Amazon appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission's more

America First Legal Foundation: Immigration Judges Urged to Finalize Contempt Penalty Rule to Address Case Backlog

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #231 | Washington, DC 20003 | www.aflegal.org September 28, 2026 Sirce E. Owen Acting Director Executive Office for Immigration Review Department of Justice 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: "Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of more

American Antitrust Institute: FTC Should Recognize Market Power and Competitive Conditions in Personalized Pricing Enforcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of the American Antitrust Institute on the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057, Matter No. P034101 I. INTRODUCTION The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) respectfully submits these comments on the Federal Trade Commission's ("F more

American Benefits Council: IRS Faces Industry Pushback on Proposed Regulations for Trump Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Proposed Regulations Regarding Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs (RIN 1545-BS19) Dear Sir or more

American Clinical Laboratory Association: Laboratory Workforce Shortage Prompts Call for Exemption From New H-1B Visa Fees

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin L. King Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20528 RE: USCIS-2026-0298, Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Dear Secretary Mullin: The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) writes to request that the Depart more

American College of Rheumatology Urges DHS to Exempt Physicians From Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Increase to Protect Rural and Underserved Healthcare

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: CIS No. 2861-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298 Dear Secretary Mullin, The American College of Rheumatology (ACR), representing over 10,400 rheumatologists and rheum more

American Federation of Government Employees: EEOC Proposed Rule Overhauling Federal Sector EEO Process Faces Strong Opposition From AFGE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Andrea R. Lucas Chair U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 Re: RIN 3046-AB46, Comments by AFGE Opposing Proposed Rule on Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, 29 CFR Part 1614 Dear Chair Lucas, The American Federation of Government Employees, A more

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Immigration Council Oppose Proposed $103,265 Fee on H-1B Petitions Overreach and Statutory Violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions (Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298) To Whom it May Concern: The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Immigration Counci more

American Immigration Lawyers Association: EOIR Proposed Rule on Civil Penalties for Contempt Risks Unnecessary Disciplinary Expansion and Court Imbalance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: American Immigration Lawyers Association Comment on Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authori more

American Society of Nephrology Urges DHS to Exempt Healthcare and Research Institutions From Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Increase to Protect Kidney Care Workforce

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20 - Proposed Rule: "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" Dear Secretary Mullin: On behalf of the more than 37 million more

American Society of Safety Professionals Urges OSHA to Maintain Existing Fixed Ladder Safety Standards and Deadline

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210 U.S. Department of Labor; Occupational Safety and Health Administration Comments of the American Society of Safety Professionals on OSHA's Proposed Walking-Working S more

Appalachian Citizens' Law Center Opposes Proposed Rule Expanding Self-Insurers' Security Requirements for Black Lung Benefits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 317 Main Street Whitesburg, KY 41858 1-877-637-3929 1-606-633-3925 (fax) www.aclc.org Page 1 of 9 James Macy, Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs Ryan Jansen, Acting Director, Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation Office of Workers' Compensation U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue more

Ariz. House Natural Resources Committee Chair Griffin Urges Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management, Wildfire Prevention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GAIL GRIFFIN 1700 WEST WASHINGTON, SUITE H PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2844 CAPITOL PHONE: (602) 926- 5895 TOLL-FREE: 1-800-352-8404 ggriffin@azleg.gov DISTRICT 19 COMMITTEES: NATURAL RESOURCES, ENERGY & WATER, Chairman RULES, Vice Chairman LAND, AGRICULTURE & RURAL AFFAIRS ETHICS Arizona House of Representatives 17 more

Association for Advancing Physician & Provider Recruitment Urges DHS to Exempt Healthcare Professionals From Proposed H-1B Fee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20 Dear Secretary Mullin: The Association for Advancin more

Association of Public & Land-grant Universities Warn Proposed H-1B Fee Could Undermine International Talent Pipeline

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1220 L St, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4018 | 202.478.6040 | www.aplu.org September 24, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Docket more

Atlas Tech Supports Increasing Small Business Size Standard to 252 Million for Engineering Services

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Secure Information Solutions | Atlas-Tech.com | 5416A Rivers Ave. | Suite 105 | North Charleston, SC 29406 ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. COMMENTS ON SBA-2026-0199 PROPOSED SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARDS Atlas Technologies, Inc. (Atlas Tech) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Small Business Administration's proposed more

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Offers Risk-Based Approach to Improve Marine Mammal Conservation and Streamline Fisheries Compliance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Agriculture House, 70 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2600. GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601. ABN 34 190 894 983 Telephone 1800 900 090 | Fax +61 2 6272 5161 | Web agriculture.gov.au File ref: 2026/MMPA01 September 2026 Julia Goss Foreign Affairs Specialist Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce Nati more

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Urges Expansion of Federal Exemptions to Accelerate Deployment of Self-Driving Vehicles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Temporary Exemption From Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards (Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1585) Dear Administrator Morrison, The Aut more

Ayuda: Immigration Court Proposed Rule Imposing Civil Penalties Faces Criticism Over Due Process and Fairness Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Sirce E. Owen Acting Director Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director, Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, VA 22041 RE: Comments On Civil Mone more

Banque Misr Seeks 60-Day Comment Period Extension Amid Sale and Ongoing Investigations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP 2550 M Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20037 O +1 202 457 6000 F +1 202 457 6315 squirepattonboggs.com Over 40 Offices across 4 Continents Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP is part of the international legal practice Squire Patton Boggs, which operates worldwide through a n more

Better Markets: CFTC Proposal To Remove Swap Order Book Requirement Sparks Concerns Over Market Transparency

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Center 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions, RIN 3038-AF79, 91 Fed. Reg. 55030 (Aug. 26, 2026) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: more

Bloomberg SEF: CFTC Moves to Eliminate Order Book Requirement for Permitted Swaps to Improve Market Efficiency

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bloomberg SEF LLC 731 Lexington Ave Tel +1 212 318 2000 New York, NY 10022 bloomberg.com September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transa more

Business Roundtable Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Over Economic and Competitiveness Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1000 Maine Avenue, SW, STE 500 Washington, DC 20024 202.872.1260 brt.org September 24, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Business Roundtable Response to "Fee for Certain H more

Business Roundtable Urges Preservation and Clarification of Rules to Boost Employer Participation in Trump Accounts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1000 Maine Avenue, SW, STE 500 Washington, DC 20024 202.872.1260 brt.org September 25, 2026 Hon. Scott K. H. Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Hon. Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution more

Calif. State Water Resources Control Board Urges Stronger EPA Regulations and Expanded Monitoring to Address PFAS Risks in Biosolids

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. State Water Resources Control Board September 22, 2026 Jessica L. Kramer, Assistant Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Office of Water Washington, D.C. 20460 Subject: Comments on the USEPA's June 29, 2026 Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooc more

Catholic Legal Immigration Network Urges DHS to Rescind Rule Limiting Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept. 28, 2026 Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20528 Re: RIN 1615-AD18; CIS No. 2851-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0199; 2026-15190 (91 FR 47101), Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLIN more

Catholic Legal Immigration Network Urges DOJ and EOIR to Rescind Proposed Civil Money Penalty Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Sirce E. Owen, Acting Director Executive Office for Immigration Review Department of Justice 5107 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Re: EOIR RIN 1125-AB02 or Docket No. EOIR-26-AB02; Dir. Order No. 07-2026; 2026-15458 (91 FR 47979), Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration J more

Center for Biological Diversity: Controversy Over Gila Chub Delisting Sparks Debate Over Species Classification and Scientific Authority

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Attn: Docket No. FWS-R2-ES-2022-0001 Policy and Regulations Branch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB (JAO/3W) 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 RE: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Gila Chub From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife To Whom it more

Center for Democracy & Technology: FTC Urged to Use Authority to Ban Surveillance Pricing Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY & TECHNOLOGY PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING PERSONALIZED PRICING FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION DOCKET NO. FTC-2026-1057 SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) commends the Commission for publishing its Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding more

Center for Strategy & Applied Insights at Fragomen Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Over Economic and Procedural Flaws

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bo Cooper Executive Director Direct: +1 202 380 1087 bcooper@fragomen.com Leah L. Rogal Senior Director Direct: +1 202 380 1080 lrogal@fragomen.com September 24, 2026 Samantha Deshommes Chief Regulatory Officer Office of Policy & Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Se more

CHRO Association Urges Clarification and Centralized Verification Mechanism for Trump Account Contributions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 22, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Room 5503, P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs (REG-101355-26) To the Office of Associate Chief Counsel, The CHRO Association ("Association more

CleanEarth4Kids.org Urges EPA to Ban Glyphosate Due to Its Toxicity and Environmental Harm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 RE: Ban Glyphosate: EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0361-14449 CleanEarth4Kids.org strongly opposes the renewal of glyphosate's registration. Glyphosate is already banned or severely restricted in numerous countries because of concerns about its impacts on human health and the environment.1 Glyphosate has been linke more

CNMI Growers Association Urges Treasury to Exclude CNMI-Domiciled Stablecoins From Federal Recognition Due to Ongoing Fiscal and Regulatory Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CNMI GROWERS ASSOCIATION Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | CNMIGA.org UEI #PAV6D5R5MEH3 August 21, 2026 Office of General Counsel Attn: Brendan Costello and Cody Gaffney, Attorney-Advisors; Jonathan Hurowitz, Senior Advisor, Office of Financial Institutions U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 P more

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll: EEOC Proposal to Abolish Administrative Class Complaints Opposed by Civil Rights Advocates

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll LLP 1100 New York Ave. NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 cohenmilstein.com September 28, 2026 Re: Comments on Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, 91 Fed. Reg. 55,690, RIN 3046-AB46 Dear Chair Lucas: Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll LLP strongly opposes the Commission's proposal t more

Coinbase Global Supports Proposed Regulations to Expand Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Simplify Nondiscrimination Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044. September 25, 2026 Re: Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs (REG-101355-26) Coinbase Global, Inc. (together with i more

College & University Professional Association for Human Resources Praise DHS Exclusion of Noncap H-1B Petitions From Proposed Fee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Joseph B. Edlow, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Comments in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions," Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298, FR Doc. 2026-1732 more

Collins Supports Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 29100 SW Town Center Loop W Suite 300 Wilsonville, OR 97070-9315 USA 800.329.1219 503.826.5303 CollinsWood.com Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 September 25, 2026 Re: RIN 0596-AD66 Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule and Draft more

Committee for Justice: FTC Should Clarify That Personalized Pricing Is Not Inherently Deceptive or Unfair

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Committee for Justice 1629 K Street NW, Ste 300 Washington, DC 20006 (202) 270-7748 committeeforjustice.org @CmteForJustice Page | 1 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20580 Re: Request for Comments: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Perso more

Community Action Agency Urges HHS to Retain Federal Standards to Protect Head Start Program Quality

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Community Action Agency Promoting Self-Sufficiency since 1965 www.caajlh.org Community Action Agency is an equal opportunity provider. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: ACF-2026- more

Competitive Enterprise Institute: FTC Faces Criticism Overreach in Proposed Personalized Pricing Policy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Comments of the Competitive Enterprise Institute RE: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Docket No.: FTC-2026-1057-0001 The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Proposed Enf more

Comprehensive Community Action Program: Support for Maintaining Federal Protections and Quality Standards in Head Start Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," 91 FR 51248, RIN 0970-AD30, Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 Date: September 25, 2026 Submitted to: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families more

Connected Commerce Council Urges FTC to Protect Beneficial Personalized Discounts and Avoid Overregulation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To Whom it May Concern: The Connected Commerce Council (3C) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing. 3C represents digitally empowered small businesses, many of which use digital pricing, promotional, and customer-engag more

Consumer Action Opposes Proposed Rollbacks to Community Reinvestment Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 57 Post Street, Suite 708 | San Francisco, CA 94104 415-777-9648 | www.consumer-action.org Jonathan V. Gould, Comptroller of the Currency Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Travis Hill, Chairman Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 550 17th Street, NW more

Consumer Federation Urges FTC to Prohibit Harmful Surveillance Pricing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Via electronic submission Dear Chair Ferguson: On behalf of our member organizations across the United States, Consumer Federation of A more

Consumer Technology Association Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee Over Concerns of Job Outsourcing and Startup Impact

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions (CIS No. 2861-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20) Dear Secretary Mullin: The Consumer Tech more

Consumer Technology Association: FTC Urged to Clarify Scope and Limit Disclosures on Personalized Pricing to Protect Consumer-Friendly Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing To the Federal Trade Commission: The Consumer Technology Association(R) ("CTA") submits this comment in response to the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC more

Continental Divide Trail Coalition Warns Against Roadless Area Rescission Threatening Scenic and Economic Resources

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 710 10th Street, Suite 200 Golden, CO 80401 September 5, 2026 Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Draft Environmental Impact Statement - 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Recission Dear Secretary Rollins, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on th more

Council for Professional Recognition Urges Preservation of Child Development Associate Credential in Head Start Program Standards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 RIN 0970-AD30 RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs The Council for Professional Recognition appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Administration for Children and Families' proposed rule, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs. The Council supports efforts to redu more

Council of the Great City Schools Warn Department of Education Proposed Regulations Threaten Federal Funding Stability

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542, Education Department General Administrative Regulations Dear Secretary Linda McMahon: The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS), the coalition o more

Coverbase Urges Clarification and Flexibility in Third-Party Risk Management Guidance

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. contact@coverbase.ai 1 September 24, 2026 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 Re: Docket ID OCC-2026-0793 (RIN 1557-ZA18), Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Guidance Dear Chief Counsel: Cover more

Doctors for America Opposes Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Filing Fee Increase to Protect Physician Workforce and Healthcare Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security United State Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528 USCIS-2026-0298 Doctors for America thanks the Department of Homeland Security for their request for information "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" (DHS Docket No. US more

EEOC Administrative Judges Express Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Federal Complaint Process

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. As Administrative Judges at the EEOC, we have many concerns about the proposed changes. First and foremost, we are concerned about due process for federal employees. Fundamentally, the proposed changes convert a federal employee's right to an independent hearing before a neutral Administrative Judge to a discretionary and more

EEOC NPRM Comments Highlight Need for Clarification on EEO Structure, Filing Standards, and Process Procedures

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) with respect to Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Comment #1 Sec.1614.102(b)(4) of the NPRM states, "(4) Designate a Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO Director) and such other p more

Elevated Tax Strategies: IRS Regulations Proposal Excludes Certain Small Business Shareholders From Trump Account Contributions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT REG-101355-26 September 25, 2026 CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503, Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on REG-101355-26, Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs (91 Fed. more

Employers Council for Flexible Compensation Praises Proposed Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 712 H Street, NE #5017, Washington, DC 20002 | (202) 659-4300 | www.ecfc.org U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC. 20220 Internal Revenue Service PO Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Comments regarding Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Nondiscrimination more

Financial Technology Association Urges Treasury To Include Self Certification In Trump Accounts Verification

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: FTA Comments on Proposed Regulations Regarding Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts (REG-101355-26) The Financial Technology Association (FTA) appreciates the oppo more

First 5 Orange County Opposes Proposed Federal Head Start Rule Changes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 230 Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-834-5310 first5oc.org Commissioners: Irene Salazar, Chair, Vicente Sarmiento, Vice Chair, Allyson Muniz Damikolas, Jackie Filbeck, Madelynn Hirneise Veronica Kelley DSW., Katy McInnes, Soledad Rivera, An Tran CEO/President: Kimberly Goll September 24, 2026 T more

Friends of Grays Harbor Opposes Rescinding Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Forests Watersheds and Climate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 FOGH (Friends of Grays Harbor) PO Box 1512 Westport, Washington 98595 Comments in Opposition to Rescinding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule In Re: FR Doc# 2026-16965 Thank you for this opportunity to comment on the above referenced matter. FOGH is a broad-based 100% volunteer tax-exempt 501(c)(3 more

Future of Privacy Forum: FTC Clarifies Enforcement Approach on Undisclosed Personalized Pricing and Consumer Harm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1350 Eye Street NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005 | 202-768-8950 | fpf.org September 10, 2026 Ms. April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex E) Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Sta more

FWD.us Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Over Economic and Legal Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298. Comments in Response to: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions I. Introduction and summary: FWD.us urges DHS to withdraw the NPRM. FWD.us submits this comment to express more

Grant County Judge Hamsher Urges Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule to Improve Forest Management and Wildfire Prevention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Comment on FR Doc # 2026-16965 - Proposal to Rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule I am Jim Hamsher, Grant County Judge. Grant County is surrounded by and directly connected to some of the most important federal forestlands in Eastern Oregon, including portions of the Malheur, Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and more

Greater New York Hospital Association Urges Exemption From Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Amid Financial Strain

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Joseph B. Edlow Director United States Citizenship and Immigration Services RE: RIN 1615-AD20; Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Dear Director Edlow: On behalf of the 160 not-for-profit and public hospitals and health systems in the four states that comprise our membership, Greater New York Hospital more

GroAway Submits Public Comment on Proposed Waters of the United States Definition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. HUERFANO RIVER STREAM-GAGE DATA: COMMENT ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE Public comment of GroAway LLC, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 2026-09-24 . V.07.01.003 To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Supplemental notice of proposed rule more

Heritage Foundation Urges Treasury to Address Disparities in Trump Accounts Contribution Limits

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 9 September 25, 2026 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Re: REG-101355-26; RIN 1545-BS19 - Comments of The Heritage Foundation Regarding the Annual Limitation on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts. To Whom It May Concern: The Heritage Foundation ("Heritage") respectfully submits this more

Hispanic Federation Urges Full Rescission of DHS Rule Limiting Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WASHINGTON DC OFFICE 1001 G St NW Suite 1120W Washington, DC 20001 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 55 Exchange Place, 5th FL New York, NY 10005 Phone: 212.233.8955 Hotline: 1.866.HF.AYUDA Taking Hispanic Causes to Heart hispanicfederation.org CALIFORNIA - CONNECTICUT - FLORIDA - ILLINOIS - NEW YORK - NORTH CAROLINA - PUERT more

Housing Forward Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Supportive Housing Over Short-Term Solutions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410 RE: Comments on Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness (Docket No. FR-6628-N-01) To the Office of Community Planning & Development: Housin more

Human Rights First Condemns DHS Rule Allowing Asylum Referrals Without Interview

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528-0525 Brett Lassen Acting Chief of Asylum Division U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 Re: Hu more

Immigration Advocacy Group Opposes Proposed EOIR Rule Imposing Civil Penalties for Court Contempt

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Ste. 501 Austin TX 78752 T: 512.478.0546 F: 512. 387.2650 www.americangateways.org September 28, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director, Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, Virginia 22041 Re: Executive Office for Immig more

Indonesia Supports Risk-Based, Fishery-Specific Approach to MMPA Import Provisions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on the MMPA Import Provisions Government of the Republic of Indonesia The Government of the Republic of Indonesia appreciates the opportunity provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries for exporting countries and other stakeholders to comment on the Advance Notice of more

Inspire Travel Luggage Urges FTC to Protect Consumer Promotions and Small Business Data Use

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing As a small business owner and longtime online seller, I support the Commission's efforts to protect consumers from deceptive or unfair pricing practices. At the same time, I encourage the FTC to recognize an important distinction as it develops its e more

Intel Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee to Protect U.S. Semiconductor Workforce

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. intel.com September 24, 2026 1 Samantha Deshommes Chief Regulatory Officer Office of Policy & Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Proposed rule establishing an additional $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B pet more

International Franchise Association: FTC Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing to Protect Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable April J. Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Introduction On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission published on its more

International Mayan League Urges U.S. to Rescind Rule Eliminating Asylum Interviews to Protect Indigenous Rights

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 International Mayan League 1201 K St. NW Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: (202) 827-6673 Email: info@mayanleague.org www.mayanleague.org September 28, 2026 Mr. Brett Lasson Chief, Asylum Division U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: CIS No. 2851- more

Internet Infrastructure Coalition Urges Clarification on Personalized Pricing Disclosure Standards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Comments on Federal Trade Commission Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing (Docket ID: FTC-2026-1057) The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the Federal Trade Commission (the Commission) Proposed Enf more

Kids in Need of Defense Urges EOIR to Withdraw or Revise Contempt Penalty Rule Over Broad and Discriminatory Provisions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Mr. Jamee E. Comans, Assistant Director Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review Department of Justice Falls Church, VA 22041 RE: Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority, EOIR Docket No. EOIR-26-AB02; RIN 1125-AB02, 91 more

La Casa De Don Pedro Raises Concerns Over Proposed Head Start Administrative Cost Cap Reduction

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. La Casa de Don Pedro Comments on the Head Start Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 1. Proposed Reduction of the Administrative Cost Cap from 15 Percent to 5 Percent La Casa de Don Pedro is concerned about the proposed reduction of the allowable Head Start administrative cost cap from 15 percent to 5 percent of total ap more

Legal Aid DC Opposes EOIR Proposal to Impose Civil Money Penalties for Contempt in Immigration Court

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.legalaiddc.org 1331 H Street, NW Suite 350 Washington, DC 20005 (202) 628-1161 09/28/26 Re: Comments in Response to Proposed Rulemaking: Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority Legal Aid DC strongly opposes the Executive Office for Immigration Rev more

Let's Grow Brain P.O.W.E.R.: Head Start Must Prioritize Child-Led Play and Equity to Support Healthy Childhood Development

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 27, 2026 International Play Association USA Affiliate Public Comment Regarding Proposed Changes to Head Start Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 To the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start: Let's Grow Brain P.O.W.E.R. submits these comments to affirm Head Start's e more

LinkMind Foundation Urges EPA to Classify Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene as Unreasonable Risk Due to Health Hazards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on the Environmental Protection Agency's request for comment on draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for trans -1,2-dichloroethylene. The LinkMind Foundation submits the following comment regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's request for comment on draft risk evaluat more

LPES: Alaska Oil and Gas Development Rule Faces Legal and Environmental Challenges Over Authority, NEPA Waivers, and Environmental Impact Analysis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Timothy Lavallee NEPA Technical Expert/Professional Engineer LPES, Inc. tlavallee@lpesinc.com September 8, 2026 Re: Comments of LPES, Inc. on the Proposed Rule, National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Production Site Development (RIN 1004-AF57; Docket No. Docket No. BLM-2026-0133; Federal Register Document No. 2026-18261 more

LSEG FX SEF Supports Eliminating Mandatory Order Book Requirements for Permitted and Required Transactions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CORPORATE LSEG FX SEF 28 Liberty Street 58th Floor New York, NY 10005 September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Tran more

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Urges EOIR to Withdraw Proposed Contempt Rule Overreach and Due Process Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director, Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, Virginia 22041 Re: Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review, Docket No. EOIR-26-AB02 To Whom It May Concern: The Massachusetts Law Refor more

Merrell Bros. Urges EPA to Focus on Source Reduction and Industrial Pretreatment to Combat PFAS in Biosolids

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water Office of Science and Technology Health and Ecological Criteria Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Merrell Bros., Inc. comments on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane more

Mountain Capital Partners Urges Forest Service to Prioritize Forest Plans and NEPA Over Roadless Area Conservation Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 https://www.regulations.gov Re: Comments on the Roadless Area Conservation Rule Docket number FS-2025-0001 Dear Forest Service Leadership: In accordance with the Forest Service's reque more

N.Y. Public Advocate Williams Opposes USCIS Plan to Eliminate Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Office of the Chief Counsel United States Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120 Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009 To Whom it May Concern: Re: Comment on USCIS-2026-0199-0001-United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Interim Final Rule: Affirmative more

NAACP Opposes Proposed EEOC Rule Changes Threatening Federal Employees Access to Justice

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Raymond Peeler Associate Legal Counsel U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 Re: NAACP Comments on the Proposed Rule, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity (August 31, 2026) Docket No. EEOC-2026-0067; RIN 3046-AB46 Dear Mr. Peeler and Members of t more

National Association of Community Health Centers Urges DHS to Exempt Community Health Centers From 103,265 Dollar H-1B Visa Fee to Protect Rural and Underserved Patient Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 RE: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions (USCIS-2026-0298) Dear Secretary Mullin: For the past 55 years, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has been the l more

National Association of Development Companies Supports SBA Size Standards Reforms to Expand Access and Simplify Classification

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NADCO | COMMENTS ON SBA SIZE STANDARDS Page 1 of 2 September 21, 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Re: Small Business Size Standards, Docket No. SBA- more

National Association of EMS Physicians Urges FAA to Establish Minimum Medical Kit Standards and Expert Oversight for In-Flight Emergency Care

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12 RIN 2120-AM18: Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dr. Charles Mathers Office of Aerospace Medicine Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Dear Dr. Mathers: The National Ass more

National Association of Manufacturers Urge DHS to Reconsider Proposed $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee Amid Concerns Over Impact on Innovation and Industry Growth

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. nam.org 733 10th St., NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20001 202.637.3000 September 24, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions; Notice of Propose more

National Association of State Energy Officials: U.S. Department of Transportation Urged to Incorporate State Energy Offices in America's Great Corridors of Commerce Initiative

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 RE: Comments for U.S. DOT's Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce more

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Black Women's Roundtable: FTC Urged to Fully Enforce Ban on Personalized Surveillance Pricing to Protect Black and Vulnerable Consumers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Federal Trade Commission Washington, D.C. 20580 In the Matter of Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing FTC Docket 2026-1057 COMMENTS OF THE NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and Blac more

National Electrical Manufacturers Association Urges DHS to Pause H-1B Fee Increase to Protect Domestic Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, DC 20528 NEMA Point of Contact: Eric Bursch, Director, Government Relations Phone: 703-841-3209 | Email: Eric.Bursch@nema.org Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; RIN 1615-AD20; F more

National Grocers Association Clarify They Do Not Use Personal Data for Pricing and Warn Against Overly Broad Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex B) Washington, DC 20580 RE: Comment on the Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket ID No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Members of the Commission: I. more

National Head Start Association Urges Final Rule to Preserve Federal Standards and Support for At-Risk Children

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education. September 28, 2026 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 09 more

National Immigration Project Opposes DHS's Interim Final Rule Eliminating Asylum Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1763 Columbia Road NW, Suite 175 #896645, Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (617) 227-9727 | Fax: (617) 227-5495 | Web: www.nipnlg.org | Social: @nipnlg September 27, 2026 Markwayne Mullin Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security c/o Asylum Division U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homela more

National Mining Association Urges Risk-Based Reforms to Black Lung Self-Insurance Security Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. KATIE SWEENEY Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer September 28, 2026 Ryan Jansen, Acting Director, Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation Office of Workers' Compensation Programs U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Suite C3520-DCWMC Washington, DC 20210 Re: Black Lung Be more

National Partnership for Women & Families Opposes EEOC Proposal to Eliminate Pre-Complaint Counseling and Federal Employee Hearings

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Andrea Lucas Chair U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street NE Washington, DC 20507 RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 3046-AB46, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Dear Chair Lucas: The National Partnership for Women & Families writes in strong oppositio more

National Retail Federation Urges FTC to Narrow Definition of Personalized Pricing and Exclude Retail Discounts and Promotions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION 1101 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20005 www.nrf.com September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Meador: The National Retail Federation (NRF) respectfu more

National Rural Health Association Urges Exemption From Proposed H-1B Visa Fee to Protect Rural Healthcare Access

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC 20528 The Honorable Joseph B. Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20588 RE: Fee more

National RV Dealers Association: FTC Clarification Sought on Safe Harbor for Bona Fide Price Reductions in Personalized Pricing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chair Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: FTC-2026-1057 - Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chair Ferguson: The National RV Dealers Association ("RVDA") appreciates the opportun more

National Women's Law Center: EEOC Proposed Rule Threatens Federal Workers Access to Fair Discrimination Complaints

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Andrea Lucas Chair U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M St., NE Washington, DC 20507 RE: RIN 3046-AB46, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Dear Chair Lucas: The National Women's Law Center (NWLC), joined by the undersigned organizations, writes in response to the U.S. Equal more

Native Claim Firm Urges BOP to Codify Placement-Planning Trigger to Prevent Over-Detention

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE NATIVE CLAIM FIRM Official Correspondence PUBLIC POLICY & OPERATIONAL COMMENT Date: September 28, 2026 Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons Docket No.: BOP-2026-0001-0001 FR Doc.: FR Doc. 2026-17752, published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2026 (91 FR 55740), filed for public inspection August 28, 2026; Inte more

Native Claim Firm Urges USCIS to Clarify Registration Deadlines for Children of Foreign Government Employees

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE NATIVE CLAIM FIRM Official Correspondence PUBLIC POLICY & OPERATIONAL COMMENT Date: September 27, 2026 Agency: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Docket No.: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0496 FR Doc. / RIN: FR Doc. 2026-18345 (Sep. 4, 2026); Interim Final Rule; Request fo more

Natural Gas Direct: Workshop Recommendations for DOE's Monte Carlo Analytical Methods

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Natural Gas Direct, LLC, 1101 South Forest Drive, Arlington, VA 22204 1 September 8, 2026 Mr. Pete Cochran U.S. Department of Energy Office of the General Counsel, GC- 33 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Subject: Comments on "Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Analytical Methods more

NetChoice: FTC Enforcement Policy on Personalized Pricing Lacks Evidence and Overreaches, Industry Group Warns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Patrick Hedger Director of Policy, NetChoice 1401 K Street NW Suite 502 Washington DC 20005 Protecting Free Speech and Free Enterprise Online Federal Trade Commission Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Docket ID FTC-2026-1057 Comments for the Record September 25, 2026 Introductio more

Network Advertising Initiative: FTC Urged to Clarify Permissible Data-Driven Discount Practices and Fully Disclosed Personalized Pricing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 | Washington, DC 20006 | thenai.org September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chairman Ferguson, The Network Advertising more

Nevada Cattlemen's Association Urges Department to Adopt Alternative 2 in Roadless Area Conservation Rule Review

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AFFILIATE NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 310 Elko, Nevada 89803-0310 Phone: (775) 738-9214 Fax: (775) 738-5208 nca@nevadabeef.org September 28, 2026 Joshua White, Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, D.C. 20250-1124 RE: more

New Zealand Urges Reform of Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions to Enhance Fairness and Effectiveness

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 28 September 2026 1 Alexa Cole, Director Oce of International Aairs, Trade, and Commerce Julia Goss, Foreign Aairs Specialist Oce of International Aairs, Trade, and Commerce Attn: MMPA Fish Import Provisions, NMFS Re: Implementation of Fish and Fish Product Import Provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Ac more

News/Media Alliance Urges FTC to Protect Subscription Pricing Flexibility to Support Local Journalism

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing FTC-2026-1057-0001 Submitted September 25, 2026 NEWS/MEDIA ALLIANCE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING PERSONALIZED PRICING The News/Media Alliance ("NMA") is the largest trade assoc more

Niskanen Center Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Over Unrealistic Revenue Projections

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Holly C. Mehringer Senior Officer Performing the Duties of the Chief Financial Officer Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20588 RE: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298, Fee for Certain H-1B Peti more

Oasis Legal Services Urges DHS to Revoke New Rule Eliminating Affirmative Asylum Interviews for Vulnerable Applicants

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bay Area: 1900 Addison St., Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94704 | (510) 666-6687 Central Valley: 334 W Shaw Ave. Suite B, Fresno, CA 93704 | (559) 777-6786 www.oasislegalservices.org Fax (510) 609-1994 September 28, 2026 Markwayne Mullin Secretary, Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washingto more

OMeT-SEF Supports Proposal to Remove Mandatory Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OMeT-SEF LLC September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions, RIN 3038-AF79 (91 FR 55030) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: more

Open Markets Institute: FTC Urged to Use Authority to Ban Unfair Surveillance Pricing Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Commissioners: The Open Markets Institute welcomes the Federal Trade Commission's more

OPM: EEOC Proposal to Reform Federal Sector EEO Process to Reduce Delays and Costs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Raymond Peeler Associate Legal Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Re: Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity, RIN 3046-AB46, 91 Fed. Reg. 55,690 (Aug. 28, 2026) Dear Mr. Peeler, The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule Fe more

Phenomenal Foods Co. Warns of Overreach in Proposed Personalized Pricing Enforcement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Docket No. FTC-2026-1057, Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chairman Ferguson: I currently serve as the Founder and CEO of Phenomen more

Proof Culture Urges FTC to Clarify Scope of Personalized Pricing Rules

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Docket No. FTC-2026-1057, Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Chairman Ferguson: As the founder of Proof Culture, a small sneaker car more

Providers' Council Warns Proposed Head Start Rule Changes Threaten Child Safety and Program Quality

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Providers' Council Human Services Providers Charitable Foundation, Inc. The Caring Force 100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100 Framingham, MA 01702 p:508.598.9800 e:info@providers.org Bill Yelenak Providers' Council 100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702 byelenak@providers.org September 24, 2026 Re: Docke more

Queens County Bar Association Opposes Proposed DOJ Rule Allowing Civil Penalties for Contempt in Immigration Court

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Queens County Bar association 88-14 Sutphin Blvd., 3rd Floor, Jamaica, New York 11435 (718) 291-4500 WWW.QCBA.ORG Comment on the Proposed Justice Department Rule, 8 CFR Parts 1003 and 1103 "Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority" On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Dep more

R Street Institute Fellow Withrow Urges FTC to Limit Scope of Personalized Pricing Enforcement to Prevent Overreach

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1411 K Street N.W. Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20005 Free Markets. Real Solutions. 202-525-5717 www.rstreet.org September 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Re: FTC-2026-1057-Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing more

Retail Industry Leaders Association Warns Proposed Enforcement Policy Could Chill Procompetitive Retail Practices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20580 FTC Docket No. 2026-1057 COMMENTS OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION Monica Welt RETAIL INDUSTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATION 99 M Street SE, Ste. 700 Washington, D.C. 20003 Meredith C. Slawe Michael W. McTigue Jr. Karen Hoffman Lent Michael H. Menitove more

Semiconductor Industry Association Warns Proposed H-1B Fee Could Undermine U.S. Leadership and Talent Acquisition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SIA Comments on "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" 91 Fed. Reg. 54817 (August 25, 2026) [DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298] RIN 1615-AD20 Submitted September 24, 2026 The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) respectfully submits these comments to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response more

Software & Information Industry Association Urges FTC to Clearly Define Operative Terms and Limit Disclosure Duties to Above-Baseline Prices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SIIA.NET September 25, 2026 Office of the Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Comment on Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Secretary Tabor: The Software & Information Industry Association ("SI more

Software & Information Industry Association Warns Against Proposed $103,265 Fee for H-1B Petitions Threatening Tech Industry Innovation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 SIIA.NET Comments of SIIA Regarding Proposed Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions [DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298] The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) submits these comments in response to the notice of proposed rulemaking issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on the $103,26 more

SPARK Institute Urges Reconsideration of Dependent Definition and Operational Flexibility in Trump Account Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs (REG-101355-26) Dear Sir or Madam: The SPARK In more

Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Urges NMFS to Enhance International Collaboration and Prioritize Marine Mammal Conservation in Fish Import Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 4348 Waialae Avenue #692, Honolulu, HI 96816 USA sustainablefish.org Ms. Julia Gross, Foreign Affairs Specialist Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce Attn: MMPA Fish Import Provisions, NMFS, F/IA, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Dear Julia, The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SF more

Symmetry Software: Employers Seek Clarification and Relief on Payroll Tax Treatment and Implementation of Section 128 Contributions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Internal Revenue Service Room 5503 P.O.. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: REG-101355-26, Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts and Nondiscrimination Rules for Dependent Care Assistance Programs; Published August 11, 2026 Dear IRS: We t more

Tradeweb Supports Eliminating Order Book Requirement for Permitted and Required Transactions But Urges Preservation of RFQ-to-Three Rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions (RIN 3038-AF79) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: TW SEF LLC and DW SEF LLC ( more

Travel Management Coalition Urges FTC to Clarify Corporate Travel Pricing Exemptions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 22, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Comments from the Travel Management Coalition FTC Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Matter No. P034101 Dear Commissioner Ferguson, On behalf more

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Urges Treasury, IRS To Finalize Clear Practical Rules For Trump Account Employer Contributions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-101355-26) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: REG-101355-26; RIN 1545-BS19 To Whom It May Concern: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciates the continued work of the Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") and the Inter more

United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Urges FTC to Resume Study and Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Industry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Milton L. Jones, International President Michael S. Haggerty, International Secretary-Treasurer United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC 1775 K Street, NW Washington DC 20006-1598 Office (202) 223-3111 Fax (202) 466-1562 www.ufcw.org September 25, 2026 Mr. Andrew N. Fergus more

University Settlement Society of New York: Head Start Program Faces Criticism Over Proposed Cuts to Administrative Funding and Support for Multilingual Children

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 To Whom It May Concern: I am the Assistant Director with University Settlement Society of New York, a nonprofit provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services, and I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the more

USDA Supports Modernization of Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER, EMPLOYER AND LENDER September 28, 2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Office of Legal Counsel 131 M Street NE Washington, DC 20507 Re: Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Proposed Rule, 29 CFR Part 1614; RIN 3046AB46; 91 FR 55690 The United States Department more

Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District Urges EPA to Clarify Biosolids Land Application Guidelines and Address PFAS Source Control

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Peruorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Peruorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) more

ValorUS Urges DHS to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interviews

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2028 On behalf of ValorUS(R) (VALOR), we submit this comment in opposition to the Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview Interim Final Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 47,101 (July 28, 2026), Docket No. USCIS2026-0199. VALOR is a California-based national organization and California's sexual assault coalition com more

Vandermolen Power Urges Stage-Wise Development of Verifiable Compute Derivatives Market

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VANDERMOLEN POWER | CFTC COMPUTE DERIVATIVES RFC Page 1 COMMENT OF VANDERMOLEN POWER Request for Comment on the Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts RIN 3038-AF77 Submitted by Vandermolen Power Limited Representative Lee Vandermolen, Founder and Chief Executive Comment deadline October 20, 2026 Contact Lee more

VeloxVFX Comments Highlight Challenges and Architecture Proposals for Listing Compute Derivatives

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION REQUEST FOR COMMENT ON THE LISTING OF COMPUTE DERIVATIVES CONTRACTS COMMENT OF VELOXVFX LLC Docket No. CFTC-2026-1850 RIN 3038-AF77 Federal Register 91 Fed. Reg. 54,259 (Aug. 21, 2026) FR Document 2026-17163 Submission Date September 24, 2026 Commenter VeloxVFX LLC | more

Vera Institute of Justice Urges DHS to Rescind New Rule Eliminating Asylum Interview Requirements

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 34 35th Street, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn NY 11232 t 212 334 1300 f 212 941 9407 vera.org September 28, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Joseph B. Edlow Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Comment on the Interim Final Rule by the Depar more

Volunteers of America Southwest Board Member Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Standards and Funding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 3530 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 300 | San Diego, CA 92108 | 619.282.8211 VOA Southwest Board Member Public Comment | 1 September 24, 2026 Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Public Comment in Strong more

Water Environment Federation: EPA Guidance on Reducing PFAS Risks in Biosolids Sparks Industry Feedback

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Water Environment Federation Comments related to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Guidance: Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctan more

Wholesale Markets Brokers' Association - Americas Supports Removing Order Book Requirement for Permitted Swap Transactions to Reduce Costs and Enhance Market Flexibility

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions (RIN 3038-AF79) Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick: The Wholesale Markets Brokers' more

Window & Door Manufacturers Association Urges DHS to Reduce H-1B Petition Fee and Extend Comment Period

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Washington DC Office: 2001 K Street, NW, 3rd Floor North | Washington, DC 20006 | 202-367-1157 | membersupport@wdma.com Chicago Office: 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2000 | Chicago, IL 60611 | www.wdma.com September 24, 2026 Samantha Deshommes Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division of Office of Policy and Strategy U.S more

World Wildlife Fund: U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions Require Strengthening to Promote Global Fisheries Management

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 28, 2026 Samuel D. Rauch III, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs National Marine Fisheries Service Julia Goss Foreign Affairs Specialist Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce Attn: MMPA Fish Import Provisions NOAA NMFS, F/IA 1315 East-West Highway Silver S more

WTW Urges PBGC to Broaden Waiver Criteria and Clarify Penalty Policies to Support Plan Sponsors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Division, Office of the General Counsel Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 RIN 1212-AB50 Re: PBGC Proposed Regulations RIN 1212-AB50 Dear Sir or Madam: We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Pension Benefit more

Zevin Asset Management Urges FTC to Go Beyond Disclosure in Regulating Personalized Pricing to Protect Consumer Trust and Market Integrity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chair, Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Investor Comment: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Prici more

ACLU Urges Justice Department to Withdraw Controversial Rule Threatening Free Speech and Attorney Advocacy in Immigration Courts

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Before the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Falls Church, VA 22041 September 25, 2026 In the Matter of: Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's Proper Exercise of Authority Docket ID: EOIR-26-AB02 COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION Jenna Leventoff more

American Medical Association Praises CMS FDA Collaboration to Accelerate Medicare Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices

Beyond Pesticides Urges EPA to Prohibit All Uses of Glyphosate in Human Health Risk Assessment

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 24, 2026 Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Glyphosate Open Literature Search to Inform Human Health Risk Assessment [EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0361] Dear Madam/Sir, These comments are submitted on behalf of Beyond Pesticides. Founded more

Economic Opportunities Advancement Corp. Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards Amid Calls for Flexibility

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 Dear Assistant Secretary Adams: I am writing on behalf of Economic Opportunities Advancement Corporation (EOAC), a Community Action Agency and Head Start and Early Head Start grantee serving children and families in Central Texa more

International Play Association Urges Protecting Head Start's Child-Centered Play and Support Systems

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 International Play Association USA Affiliate Public Comment Regarding Proposed Changes to Head Start Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 To the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start: On behalf of the International Play Association USA Affiliate (IPA USA) Boa more

Kentucky Community Action Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards Amid Federal Burden Reduction

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMUNITY ACTION KENTUCKY | KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK Head Start NPRM Public Comments RIN 0970-AD30 Comments of Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Community Action Network Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs RIN 0970-AD30 September 12, 2026 Our guiding principle: Reduce unnecessary federal more

League of United Latin American Citizens Warns Proposed Federal EEO Rule Changes Threaten Access and Fairness for Latino Workers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Andrea R. Lucas Chair, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 RE: LULAC Comments on the Proposed Rule, Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportunity [Docket No. EEOC-2026-0067; RIN 3046-AB46; 91 FR 55690 (Aug. 28, 2026)] Dear Chair Lucas: On behalf of the Lea more

Mass. Association for Infant Mental Health Urges Preservation of Head Start Standards to Protect Child Development and Relational Health

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket: ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 Citation: 91 Fed. Reg. 51248 (August 7, 2026) To Whom It May Concern: The Ma more

Massachusetts Babies Coalition Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Standards Rollback

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket: ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 970-AD30 Citation: 91 Fed. Reg. 51248 (August 7, 2026) Secretary Kennedy, The Massa more

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Opposes Proposed Head Start Standards Rollback

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children 125 Hartwell Avenue Lexington, MA 02421 September 25, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket: ACF-2026-0595 | RIN 0970-AD30 Citation: 91 Fed. more

MFA Supports Removing Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions While Preserving Requirements for Required Transactions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, D.C. 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions (RIN 3038-AF79) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: MFA1 appreciates the opportunity t more

MyHealth-Passport Urges CDC to Incorporate Patient-Controlled Platforms into Public Health Data Framework

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. MyHealth-Passport Detailed Response to CDC Request for Information Data Intermediaries and Approaches to Strengthen Public Health Data Exchange Docket CDC-2026-1519 Executive Summary MyHealth-Passport supports CDC's effort to strengthen secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. We recommend that t more

Nature Conservancy Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Public Lands and Ecosystems

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Chief Tom Schultz USDA Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Comments from The Nature Conservancy regarding the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission (FS-2025-0001-223869). Dear Chief Schultz, On behalf of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), we appreciate more

Pa. Education Dept. Opposes Proposed Education Department Regulations Overreach

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Linda McMahon Secretary United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Zachary Rogers Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Education D more

Pa. Human Relations Commission Opposes EEOC Proposal to Eliminate Administrative Judge Hearings and Restrict Access to Independent Review

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PA Human Relations Commission Executive Offices 555 Walnut Street, Suite 808 Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 787-4410 www.pa.gov/phrc 9/22/2026 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Attention: Rulemaking Comments 131 M Street NE, Suite 5NW10G Washington, DC 20507 Re: Comments on Federal Sector Equal Employment Opportu more

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Supports Proposed EEOC Rule to Modernize Federal Sector EEO Complaint Procedures

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 202-229-4000 PBGC.gov Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rule, 29 CFR PART 1614, RIN 3046-AB46 The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Equal Employment O more

Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association Asset Management Group Supports Removing Swap Order Book Requirement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Mr. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Swap Execution Facility Order Book Requirement for Permitted Transactions (RIN 3038-AF79) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: The Asset Management Group ("AMG") of more

Tipoffs: Iran

Banque Misr Seeks 60-Day Comment Period Extension Amid Sale and Ongoing Investigations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP 2550 M Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20037 O +1 202 457 6000 F +1 202 457 6315 squirepattonboggs.com Over 40 Offices across 4 Continents Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP is part of the international legal practice Squire Patton Boggs, which operates worldwide through a n more

CSIS: 'Using AI to Fight World Hunger: Averting Crises'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on September 17, 2026, by Zane Swanson, Emma Curtis, Joely Virzi, and Caitlin Welsh entitled "Using AI to Fight World Hunger: Averting Crises." Here are excerpts: * * * Global food security is threatened by increasingly complex risks compounded by systemic vulnerabilities. The U.S.-Iran war, Russia's continued war on Ukraine, and the 2026 El Nino, for instance, are converging into more

Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act Legislation by Rep. Ryan Analyzed

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act, originally introduced by Rep. Patrick Ryan, D-New York, on September 16, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to enhance the transparency and integrity of casualty accounting and the benefits awarded to military and civilian personnel involved in military operations. The bill seeks to address concerns regarding the accurate recording of casualties in U.S. military operations. more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Multiple Trade Routes Help Iran Evade Sanctions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary to GIS: * * * Sep 29, 2026 GIS Multiple Trade Routes Help Iran Evade Sanctions Tehran's economy is battered, yet parallel trade networks prevent its complete economic isolation. Husain Haqqani To break the stalemate in its war with Iran, the administration of United States President Donald Trump is now trying to make I more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Robot Just Saved Two Pilots Shot Down by Iran-and Proved the Old Pentagon Is Dead

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary to Washington Examiner: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Washington Examiner A Robot Just Saved Two Pilots Shot Down by Iran--and Proved the Old Pentagon Is Dead Jeremy Hunt Ten years ago, I deployed to a small Soviet-era training base in western Ukraine. My unit was there to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces on NATO doctrine and intr more

IEEFA: Not So Hard to Abate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on September 22, 2026, by Amandine Denis-Ryan and James Bowen entitled "Not so hard to abate." Here are excerpts: * * * Unlocking Australia's cost-effective path to industrial decarbonisation As the federal government reviews the Safeguard Mechanism -- Australia's primary policy to reduce industrial emissions -- public debate on what is actually achievable in industrial dec more

Immigration Advocacy Group Opposes Proposed EOIR Rule Imposing Civil Penalties for Court Contempt

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Ste. 501 Austin TX 78752 T: 512.478.0546 F: 512. 387.2650 www.americangateways.org September 28, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assistant Director, Office of Policy Executive Office for Immigration Review 5107 Leesburg Pike, Suite 2500 Falls Church, Virginia 22041 Re: Executive Office for Immig more

International Air Transport Association: Air Passenger Demand Slips 0.8% in August

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- The International Air Transport Association issued the following news release: * * * 30 September 2026 Air Passenger Demand Slips 0.8% in August Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global passenger demand: * Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8% compared to August 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand grew by 0.6%. Total capacity, measured in available seat more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: EAEU Pushes Agricultural Integration Amid Global Food Security Risks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 29, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * EAEU Pushes Agricultural Integration Amid Global Food Security Risks Luke Rodeheffer Executive Summary: * On August 28, the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences published a report calling for deeper agricultural integration among the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states as the bloc prepares for potential increases more

Murray Calls Out Republicans' Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress' Power of the Purse

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.29.26 Murray Calls Out Republicans' Failure to Defend Funding for Families & Congress' Power of the Purse ICYMI: Murray Slams Trump for Illegal Impoundment - Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks at the Senate Democratic leadership press confe more

Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs Faculty Members Earn State Appointment and International Fellowships

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 SPIAccolades - September 2026 Faculty Members Earn Gubernatorial Appointment, Grant, Fellowship, Award By Tom Durso Douglas Mercado, a visiting lecturer in public and international affairs, was appointed by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to the advisory board of the state's Office of New Americans. Through the 4-year appointment, Merca more

Protect Borrowers: Report - 52 Cents of Every Dollar of Workers' Income Gains Goes Straight to Debt Payments, as Debt Grows 8x Faster Than Take-Home Pay

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Report: 52 Cents of Every Dollar of Workers' Income Gains Goes Straight to Debt Payments, as Debt Grows 8x Faster than Take-Home Pay New Analysis of Consumer Credit Data Finds Debt Payments Now Claim 10 Percent of Household After-Tax Income; Real Debt Payments Have Increased by Nearly 15 Percent in Three Years - September 29, 2026 | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A more

Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'From Strategic Patience to Persistent Counter-Escalation: Iran's Emerging Theory of Deterrence'

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief (No. 109) on September 17, 2026, by Sina Toossi entitled "From Strategic Patience to Persistent Counter-Escalation: Iran's Emerging Theory of Deterrence." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary On Sept. 6, Iran's parliamentary speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared that "the era of 'proportionate responses' is over" and that any violation of Iran's interest more

RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts MT-01 Towards Sam Forstag

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Sabato's Crystal Ball Shifts MT-01 Towards Sam Forstag * Today, independent race rater Sabato's Crystal Ball updated its rating for Montana's First District, the latest sign that Montanans are turning their backs on Aaron Flint and Republicans' broken promises. Montanans are quickly growing tired of Republicans' price-hiking tariffs, reckless war in Iran, and hist more

State Dept. Fact Sheet: U.S. Disrupts Iran's Proliferation-Sensitive Efforts in Support of UN Restrictions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet: * * * United States Disrupts Iran's Proliferation-Sensitive Efforts in Support of UN Restrictions September 29, 2026 Today, following the one-year anniversary of the reimposition of the UN sanctions and restrictive measures on Iran, the Department of State is designating one Iran-based entity and two Russia-based entities involved in facilitating Iran's military procurement efforts and the transport of arms a more

State Dept.: U.S. Disrupts Iran's Proliferation-Sensitive Efforts in Support of U.N. Restrictions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * United States Disrupts Iran's Proliferation-Sensitive Efforts in Support of UN Restrictions Press Statement Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Spokesman Office of the Spokesman September 29, 2026 Over a year ago, UN sanctions and other restrictive measures on Iran were restored following completion of the snapback process by the UN Security Council in response to Iran's continuing "significant non-performance" more

Treasury Dept.: Operation Economic Outcast Takes Down Iranian Military Procurement Networks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Operation Economic Outcast Takes Down Iranian Military Procurement Networks September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON--Today, under Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 10 individuals and entities in multiple jurisdictions that have procured weapons and weapons components for Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logist more

DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in PA-10: "Spending"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in PA-10: "Spending" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, "Spending," highlighting how Congressman Scott Perry's wasteful spending in Washington is costing Central Pennsylvanians. In the ad, Janelle Stelson talks about how Perry's wasteful spending - including on a reckless war in Iran - is par more

DCCC Releases New TV Ads in WA-03: "Nurse" and "Mistake"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases New TV Ads in WA-03: "Nurse" and "Mistake" * The DCCC released two new TV ads in the race for WA-03, "Nurse" and "Mistake," showing voters that John Braun is a loyal Trump lapdog who would greenlight Trump's reckless, cost-hiking agenda. "Nurse" highlights Braun's record of taking $100,000 from Big Pharma and Big Insurance interests, then voting their way in Olympia more

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Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced his upcoming three-part October Town Hall Tour across Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. These events are a chance for residents from Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District to share their opinions with Congressman Deluzio and hear directly from more

ECA convenes West African businesses to unlock rice value chains and strengthen regional food resilience

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa posted the following news: * * * ECA convenes West African businesses to unlock rice value chains and strengthen regional food resilience * Online, 28 September 2026 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Subregional Office for West Africa (ECA/SRO-WA), has brought together Business Support Organisations (BSOs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across West Afr more

Electroporation/Electrochemotherapy of Surgically Sensitive Regions

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Thirteen inventors Mohammad Abdolahad, Tehran, Iran; Mohammad Ali Khayamian, Tehran, Iran; Hamed Abadijoo, Tehran, Iran; Farshid Rostami Pouria, Tehran, Iran; Majid Hasanloo, Tehran, Iran; Hossein Simaee, Tehran, Iran; Navid Manoochehri, Tehran, Iran; Seyed Mojtaba Yazdanparast, Tehran, Iran; Alvand Naserghandi, Tehran, Iran; Kosar Namakin, Tehran, Iran; Seyed Rouhollah Miri, Tehran, Iran; Habibollah Mahmoodzadeh, Tehran, Iran; and Sepideh Mansouri, Tehran, Ira more

FL-07 Is Now a Toss Up Race as Floridians Rally Around Bale Dalton

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FL-07 Is Now a Toss Up Race as Floridians Rally Around Bale Dalton * Real Clear Polling is now rating FL-07 as a toss-up, as Floridians across political parties continue to see their bills rise under the Ryan-Elijah backed tariffs and Iran War. Navy veteran Bale Dalton is forcing a tight race even after Republicans tried to rig the map in their favor. Now, Elijah is running scare more

Governor Sherrill Announces Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Housing Affordability, Takes Immediate Actions

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Announces Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Housing Affordability, Takes Immediate Actions * ATLANTIC CITY - Governor Mikie Sherrill today unveiled her Administration's comprehensive five-pillar plan to accelerate housing production and bring down costs at the Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development. The Governor also announced strong actions out the gat more

Israel: Charge D'Affaires of Spanish Embassy in Israel Summoned for a Reprimand at Minister of Foreign Affairs

JERUSALEM, Israel, Sept. 29 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release: * * * Charge d'Affaires of the Spanish Embassy in Israel summoned for a reprimand at the MFA The Spanish government has lost its moral compass. Instead of standing on the side of the fight against terrorism and threats to Israel's security, it has turned the State of Israel into the punching bag of its foreign policy and is actively participating in the campaign against Israel and its very existence. 2 more

Julian Barnes Discusses National Security Journalism and the Trump Administration

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Julian Barnes Discusses National Security Journalism and the Trump Administration * Vanderbilt Law's George Barrett Social Justice Program welcomed New York Times national security reporter Julian Barnes for a conversation about journalism, government power, and the First Amendment. Barnes covers the American intelligence community, including the CIA and Office of the Director of National Intelligence, a more

Lawyers for Lawyers: Nasrin Sotoudeh Wins Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 29 -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued the following news: * * * Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize September 29, 2026 Iran Yesterday, Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh was awarded the 2026 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize. The prize was presented during the ceremony on the opening day of the autumn plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg. The Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize is a more

LEADER JEFFRIES IN PROVIDENCE: "AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE HAS TO BE A RIGHT AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN"

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN PROVIDENCE: "AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE HAS TO BE A RIGHT AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters following a roundtable in Providence with Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) and local healthcare union leaders about how House Democrats are committed to ending the Republican healthcare cris more

Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Forces Leave Iraq After Two Decades

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Forces Leave Iraq After Two Decades * WASHINGTON (September 29, 2026) - After two decades, U.S. forces are set to leave Iraq. American troops arrived in 2003 to overthrow dictator Saddam Hussein, and went on to occupy the country before withdrawing at the end of 2011. U.S. forces returned less than 3 years later to help Iraqi forces defeat the Sunni militant group Islamic State in a ma more

New Video and Tracker Fact-Check Trump's Lies That the Iran War Will End in "About Two Weeks"

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 29 [Category: Political] -- VoteVets posted the following news release: * * * New Video and Tracker Fact-Check Trump's Lies That the Iran War Will End in "About Two Weeks" * New campaign is part of a broader partnership between Home of the Brave and VoteVets to mobilize veterans and pro-democracy Americans against Trump's disastrous policy agenda WASHINGTON - Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - Home of the Brave and VoteVets released a new video and tracker, AboutTwoWeeks. more

Pappas, Kelly Expand Their Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax and Lower Costs at the Pump

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Kelly Expand Their Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax and Lower Costs at the Pump * #Expanded legislation would also suspend the diesel tax and the aviation fuel tax while still ensuring consumers, not corporations, receive the cost savings Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (AZ) announced they have introduced the Consumer Fuel Prices Relief Act, which wou more

Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: 2026 Vaclav Havel Prize Awarded to Iranian Human Rights Lawyer Sotoudeh

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 29 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * 2026 Vaclav Havel Prize awarded to Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh 28/09/2026 The fourteenth Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize - which honours outstanding civil society action in defence of human rights - has been awarded to Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh. The prize was presented at a special ceremony on the opening day of the autumn plenary session o more

Readout of U.N. Secretary-General's Meeting With Minister for Foreign Affairs of Islamic Republic of Iran Araghchi

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Readouts - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Secretary-General and the Minister for Foreign Affairs exchanged views on the ongoing conflict in the more

Reed: Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Ads Show He is Barely Trying to Conceal Corruption & Disrespect for the Rule of Law

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Ads Show He is Barely Trying to Conceal Corruption & Disrespect for the Rule of Law * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) blasted President Donald Trump for expanding a series of taxpayer-funded, explicitly political advertisements promoting himself. And CNN is reporting that President Trump "has personally driven the controversial, taxpayer-funde more

Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth's Unjustified Iran War

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth's Unjustified Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined a bipartisan Congressional embark led by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to visit the sailors of the USS Lincoln as they traveled home from the Middle East to the ship's San Diego ba more

Sen. Markey, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Opposition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement opposition: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, In your Senate career, you were among the most consistent voices warning about the dange more

Ukraine Caucus Urges Trump Administration To Strengthen Russia Sanctions, Fully Implement Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine Caucus Urges Trump Administration To Strengthen Russia Sanctions, Fully Implement Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act * Toledo, OH - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairs of the 104-member bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, issued the following statement in respo more

Warren, Coons, Wyden, Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Construction in the E1 Area of the West Bank

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Coons, Wyden, Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Construction in the E1 Area of the West Bank * Text of Bill (PDF) Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced new legislation to impose targeted sanctions on companies, individuals, and other entities that more

Alliance to Save Energy, 195 Organizations Issue Letter to Turkish Minister of Environment Kurum, Australian Minister for Climate Change Bowen

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSletter) -- The Alliance to Save Energy issued the following letter with 195 organizations to Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 H.E. Murat Kurum COP31 President-Designate Minister of Environment, Urbanization & Climate Change, Republic of Turkiye - H.E. Chris Bowen MP COP 31 President of Negotiatio more

As Gas Prices Remain High Due to Illegal War in Iran, Senator Markey Slams Trump for Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Money, Lower Emissions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Gas Prices Remain High Due to Illegal War in Iran, Senator Markey Slams Trump for Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Money, Lower Emissions * Washington (September 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey, a senior member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced new Corporate Average Fuel Economy more

Blumenthal Releases PSI Report Detailing how Lutnick-Linked Crypto Firm Tether Props Up Iran's Shadow Banking System

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Releases PSI Report Detailing how Lutnick-Linked Crypto Firm Tether Props Up Iran's Shadow Banking System * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today released a new report detailing how Tether and its dollar-pegged stablecoin (USDT) have become a significant financial lifeline more

Blumenthal, Shaheen, & 12 Bipartisan Senators Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Shaheen, & 12 Bipartisan Senators Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil * [Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, and 12 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump inquiring about the invitation of Rus more

Governor Sherrill Announces Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Housing Affordability, Takes Immediate Actions

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Announces Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Housing Affordability, Takes Immediate Actions * ATLANTIC CITY - Governor Mikie Sherrill today unveiled her Administration's comprehensive five-pillar plan to accelerate housing production and bring down costs at the Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development. The Governor also announced strong actions out the gat more

Pappas Leads House Bill to Increase Available LIHEAP Funding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Leads House Bill to Increase Available LIHEAP Funding * #The legislation would invest an additional $1 billion into LIHEAP for FY 2027, which is one of the most successful energy cost-reducing programs available to working families Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced he has introduced new legislation in the House of Representatives to invest an additional $1 billion into more

Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Calls for Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Calls for Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 30 of her Senate colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to issue an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainian more

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