GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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ABCA Announces New Partnership with GameStrong
The American Baseball Coaches Association is excited to welcome GameStrong as a new ABCA partner, bringing coaches and athletes access to an interactive mental performance training platform designed to strengthen confidence, resilience, focus and other skills that can directly impact performance on and off the field.
"Mental performa more
After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks
Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks
PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August more
Aramark Sports + Entertainment to Transform Iowa Cornfield Into Full MLB Gameday Hospitality Experience for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Presented by John Deere
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment to Transform Iowa Cornfield into Full MLB Gameday Hospitality Experience for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Presented by John Deere
Aramark S+E to build a full-scale concessions operation from the ground up with nearly 300 team members
Regionally inspired food items to honor Iowa and hometowns of more
California Institute of Technology: Extending AI Architectures to Address Continuous Scientific Problems
PASADENA, California, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Extending AI Architectures to Address Continuous Scientific Problems
Artificial intelligence is proving to be transformative in its ability to work with language and images. Now, with a growing push to apply AI to scientific discovery, Caltech's Anima Anandkumar says there is a crucial ingredient missing from most AI models: the ability to understand the physical world. Take as an more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Muslims and Christians Differ On Conversion
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS DIFFER ON CONVERSION
Last year, a 22-year-old Muslim woman from northern Nigeria converted to Christianity and for this "crime" she was beaten. Those who did the beatings were her siblings. more
Catholic University of America: Students Revive Robotic Arm Used by NASA to Build International Space Station
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news:
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Students Revive Robotic Arm Used by NASA to Build International Space Station
By Mariana Barillas
A small team of students revived a robotic arm first developed by Engineering Dean Emeritus and Professor Charles Cuong Nguyen as proof of concept for technology that was used by NASA to build the International Space Station. Their award-winning ingenuity brought this foundational robot back to life, setti more
Cyber Storm X: 20 Years of Readiness, Resilience, and Real World Impact
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following commentary:
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Cyber Storm X: 20 Years of Readiness, Resilience, and Real World Impact
By Jason Wells, Section Chief for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial, Infrastructure Security Division
This year marks the 20th year of Cyber Storm, a full-scale national cybersecurity exercise that for two decades has brought together the people who defend the systems more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: Leader You Think You Are vs. The Leader You Actually Are: How Behavioral Data Closes the Gap
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026, by founder of Aptive Index Jason P. Carroll and strategic advisor Joe Wargo:
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The Leader You Think You Are vs. The Leader You Actually Are: How Behavioral Data Closes the Gap
After quadrupling his company's revenue, one leader realized his leadership style created blind spots that success had camouflaged. Behavioral data highlighted how differently team members responded to direc more
FIS Named World's Best Treasury Management Software by Global Finance
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release:
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FIS Named World's Best Treasury Management Software by Global Finance
* Global Finance has named FIS the World's Best Treasury Management Software in its 2026 World's Best Treasury & Cash Management Systems and Services Awards.
* FIS Treasury and Risk Manager serves corporate treasury departments of every industry and size around the world.
* FIS Neural Treasury pioneers innovatio more
FIU Researchers: Most Patients With Obesity Don't Get the Weight Counseling They Need
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU researchers: Most patients with obesity don't get the weight counseling they need
By Adrienne Sylver
There's no shortage of weight-loss advice on social media, TikTok, television, and AI chatbots. But the most credible source -- a patient's own primary care doctor -- is often the one they're not hearing from.
Fewer than one-quarte more
Ford Q&A Features VP Poon Explaining Why Quality Is Personal and How AI Spots Hidden Engine Defects
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Ford Motor issued the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2026, involving Vice President of Vehicle Hardware Engineering Charles Poon:
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I'm Ford's VP of Vehicle Hardware Engineering, and For Me, Quality Is Personal
Charles Poon is responsible for the hardware that Ford customers touch and feel every day in all Ford vehicles around the world. He talks with us here about powertrains, how AI can see issues that humans can't, and his central focus: quality.
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We've bee more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: We Need to Do Nothing About AI
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mani Basharzad, Institute of Economic Affairs research associate:
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We Need to Do Nothing About AI
Fear of new technology is hardly new.
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In recent weeks, a letter on AI titled "We Must Act Now" has made headlines. Its list of signatories brought together an unlikely coalition of intellectuals, from Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman to Alex Tabarrok, Tyler Cowen, and Niall Ferguson.
T more
Georgetown University Medical Center: NIH Renews Premier Clinical and Translational Science Award to Top D.C. Area Research Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news:
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NIH Renews Premier Clinical and Translational Science Award to Top D.C. Area Research Centers
Highly competitive award to Georgetown University and Howard University recognizes innovations in a longstanding collaboration advancing discovery, educating future scientists, engaging communities and improving patient care and community health.
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Georgetown University Medical Center and Howard Univers more
HPE to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fiscal 2026 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SPRING, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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HPE to present live audio webcast of fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings conference call
HPE's Q3 earnings call is scheduled for September 2, 2026
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HOUSTON - HPE (NYSE: HPE) will conduct a live audio webcast of a conference call with analysts to review financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, ending July 31, 2026.
The call is sche more
IDC Names 2026 CIO Awards Canada Winners, Recognizing Five Years of Digital Transformation Leadership
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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IDC Names 2026 CIO Awards Canada Winners, Recognizing Five Years of Digital Transformation Leadership
TORONTO -- International Data Corporation (IDC) Canada today named the recipients of the 2026 CIO Awards Canada, now in its fifth year recognizing Canadian organizations and IT leaders driving measurable business value more
Lenox Hill Hospital Performs First-in-region Cardiac Surgery Using Next-generation Robotic Technology
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 13 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Lenox Hill Hospital performs first-in-region cardiac surgery using next-generation robotic technology
The advanced robotic system enhances visualization and surgical control, enabling minimally invasive options that reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and accelerate patient recovery
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Northwell's Lenox Hill Hospital has become the first hospital in New York and New Jersey to perform cardiac surgery more
LPL Financial Demonstrates Benefits of Platform Scale, Service Innovation and Investment Expertise as Growth Drivers for Clients
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release:
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LPL Financial Demonstrates Benefits of Platform Scale, Service Innovation and Investment Expertise as Growth Drivers for Clients
The firm concludes its annual client conference, Focus 2026, showcasing how scale and community create an unparalleled value proposition for its network of clients, advisors and partners
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SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC concluded Focu more
N.C. State: AI-Enabled Stethoscope Can Miss the Beat in Pets
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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AI-Enabled Stethoscope Can Miss the Beat in Pets
Fourth-year veterinary students matched - and experienced clinicians outperformed - an AI-enabled digital stethoscope in diagnosing heart murmurs and arrhythmias in cats and dogs, according to a new study from North Carolina State University. The study emphasizes the importance of human expertise when using AI-assisted technolog more
Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center discovered that three in five Americans (61%) now somewhat or strongly oppose the construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49% in the survey ending in March.
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As protesters rally against data center constructi more
Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
"One study found that an airline boosted its own revenue by as much as six percent by leveraging AI pricing based on consumer information, an increase that comes at the expense of consumers."
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Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) req more
SAS and Liverpool FC Use AI and Fan Data for Personalized Matchday at Yankee Stadium
CARY, North Carolina, Aug. 13 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS and Liverpool FC use AI and fan data for personalized matchday at Yankee Stadium
SAS(R) Viya(R) and SAS Customer Intelligence 360 helped Liverpool FC identify highly engaged U.S.-based supporters for the Anfield to Anywhere Fan Sweepstakes
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Global data and AI leader SAS helped Liverpool FC surprise four supporters with an unforgettable matchday e more
Sedgwick Appoints Anders Grotte as Chief Commercial Officer in Sweden
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick appoints Anders Grotte as Chief Commercial Officer in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has appointed Anders Grotte as Chief Commercial Officer in Sweden, effective 1 September. In this role, he will lead commercial strategy and business development, strengthen client relationships more
Seven Virginia Tech Faculty Elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Seven Virginia Tech faculty elected to 2026 Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The academy brings together leaders in science, engineering, and medicine from across Virginia to provide independent expertise on issues important to the commonwealth, foster collaboration, and promote research and innovation.
By Lindsey Haugh
Seven Virginia Tech faculty members have been elected to the 2026 clas more
Taste of Discovery: Real-time X-Ray Data Analysis With DONUT Accelerates Materials Science at Argonne
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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A taste of discovery: Real-time X-ray data analysis with DONUT accelerates materials science at Argonne
Physics-aware machine learning method enables faster breakthroughs at the Advanced Photon Source
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DONUT makes it easier to cut through layers of complex data and reach the sweet spot of scientific discovery.
What if scientists could get a taste of dis more
Texas A&M Engineering: Industrial Distribution Students Gain Global Perspective in Paris
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Industrial distribution students gain global perspective in Paris
Students examined international distribution, manufacturing and business operations through interactions with industry leaders and universities across France.
By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor
Industrial distribution students from Texas A&M University's College of Engineering explored how global companies manag more
U.S. Toy Industry Posts Strongest First Half in Six Years, Circana Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release:
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US Toy Industry Posts Strongest First Half in Six Years, Circana Reports
The first half of 2026 demonstrated that the toy industry's growth story reflects both the extraordinary performance of trading cards and strength acr more
University of Delaware Study Finds AI Chatbot Helps People With Disabilities, Caregivers Navigate Service Information
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 13 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news:
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Cutting through complexity
UD study finds AI chatbot helps people with disabilities, caregivers navigate service information
Article by Amy Cherry
When Morgan Ellithorpe's family moved from upstate New York to Delaware, they struggled to navigate state services for her brother, who has cerebral palsy.
"It was a huge administrative burden, and my mom isn't very tech-savvy. It was a months-long, more
UVA Wise Launches Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics for Fall 2026
WISE, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news:
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UVA Wise Launches Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics for Fall 2026
Dedra Duty
The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) will expand its graduate offerings this fall with the launch of the Master of Science in Technology Management and Data Analytics, a fully online, interdisciplinary master's degree offered by the Department of Business and Economics more
VCU Issues Q&A: Historically Low Labor Force Participation Rate Should Be Viewed With Broader Insight
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 12, 2026, involving Christopher M. Herrington, associate professor of economics in the School of Business:
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Historically low labor force participation rate should be viewed with broader insight, VCU economist says
The recent numbers shed light on employment trends, including differences among age groups, but also leave questions unanswered, such as the present and future impact of AI, accordi more
Washington and Lee University: Teaching Students to Think Like Lawyers in the Age of AI
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Teaching Students to Think Like Lawyers in the Age of AI
New required course gives W&L Law students the knowledge and judgment to use artificial intelligence responsibly from the first day of law school.
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Before they read their first case or step into their first doctrinal classroom, every incoming student at Washington and Lee University School of Law will confront one of the most important ques more
XCOM RAN by Globalstar Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Private 5G Network Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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XCOM RAN by Globalstar Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Private 5G Network Innovation
XCOM RAN by Globalstar is recognized for its innovative approach to next generation, private 5G deployment with end-to-end, high-performance connectivity enablin more
Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science: Fan Zhang Honored With USENIX Security Test of Time Award
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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Fan Zhang honored with USENIX Security Test of Time Award
Fan Zhang, assistant professor of computer science, has received the 2026 USENIX Security Symposium Test of Time Award, recognizing a paper he co-authored a decade ago that reshaped how the industry understands the risks of exposing machine learning models through public APIs.
The Test of Time Award recognizes papers more
2 Purdue AI research projects selected among the first Genesis Mission awards
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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2 Purdue AI research projects selected among the first Genesis Mission awards
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University leads two projects at the forefront of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) efforts to accelerate the process of scientific discovery by utilizing artificial intelligence.
Purdue is the only university in Indiana to lead a project under the Genesis Mission awards, the DOE's lar more
2026 Grinnell College Colloquium
GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 12 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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2026 Grinnell College Colloquium
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Dear Grinnellians,
As our academic community gathers in anticipation of the 2026-27 academic year, I write to invite you to the. Now in its fourth year, the Colloquium is a set of convening conversations offering an opportunity to talk together and learn about timely and significant topics at Grinnell and in the field of higher education that influence our mission and experiences more
Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces Local Government Advisory Committee Membership, Revitalized Group Embodies EPA's Commitment to Cooperative Federalism
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces Local Government Advisory Committee Membership, Revitalized Group Embodies EPA's Commitment to Cooperative Federalism
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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the revitalization of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), an advisory group comprised of state and local officials who will help to advance the agency's more
Admiral's Visit Connects Students to Global Ocean Challenges
OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 12 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Admiral's Visit Connects Students to Global Ocean Challenges
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OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi students recently got an inside look at how science, technology and international cooperation informs the world's maritime policy during a visit from Rear Adm. Luigi Sinapi, an international leader in hydrography.
Sinapi, secretary general-elect of the International Hydrographic Organization, more
Agency Transformation Center to aid AI adoption, modernize operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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Agency Transformation Center to aid AI adoption, modernize operations
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The Defense Logistics Agency has a new Agency Transformation Center designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and fundamentally reshape its business processes to better support the warfighter.
The center serves as the hub to synchronize modernization efforts, drive process reengineering, and impl more
AI model streamlines prime editing
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news:
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AI model streamlines prime editing
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The tool, called OptiPrime, helps researchers more easily determine the best guide RNAs for efficient prime editing, avoiding costly, time-consuming steps in the lab.
Credit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad Institute Communications
A conceptual 3D illustration of prime editing, showing a molecular machine (Cas9 and reverse transcriptase) interacting more
AMA awards first Community Health Impact Lab micro grants
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA awards first Community Health Impact Lab micro grants
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the inaugural recipients of its $1 million Community Health Impact Lab micro grants. Launched in 2025, the initiative supports physician-led projects partnering with organizations to address pressing community health challenges through innovative, more
American University Issues AU in the News: Week of Aug. 7, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- American University issued the following AU in the News: Week of Aug. 7, 2026:
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AU in the News: Week of August 7
Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
By Conor Brodnick
Research
* Valentina Aquila, environmental science professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with Washington Informer about her work to monitor air quality in several DC neighborhoods.
* Axios featured a ne more
Association of Research Libraries: Elaine Kong and Violeta Duncan Receive Paul Evan Peters Scholarships
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Elaine Kong and Violeta Duncan Receive Paul Evan Peters Scholarships
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Doctoral student Elaine Kong and master's student Violeta Duncan are the 2026 recipients of the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship for graduate study in information science or closely related fields. The scholarship honors the memory of Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) founding executive director Paul Eva more
Chancellor's Catalyst Awards Ignite Research in Humanities, Social Sciences
MERCED, California, Aug. 12 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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Chancellor's Catalyst Awards Ignite Research in Humanities, Social Sciences
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Digging for stories in a Gold Rush town that vanished in flames 170 years ago. Pinging brainwaves for reactions from sentences that slide between Spanish and English. Fortifying students' skills and confidence with a practice called powerwriting.
These ventures are among nearly a dozen UC Merced research projects ma more
Clemson University researcher aims to help AI teams communicate like humans do
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson University researcher aims to help AI teams communicate like humans do
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
When disaster strikes in the future, survivors' lives could depend on groups of drones and robots that can quickly share the right information as they work together, even when the wireless signal is weak.
That's the challenge Lan Zhang of Clemson University has accepte more
CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make profes more
Community Health Centers of Burlington Urges CMS to Remove Significant Impairment Requirement and Enhance Safeguards in Medicaid Community Engagement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Submitted via regulations.gov
Dear Secreta more
Congressional staff visit highlights DSU's role in rural broadband and cybersecurity
MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 12 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Congressional staff visit highlights DSU's role in rural broadband and cybersecurity
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MADISON, S.D. -Fourteen congressional staff members from across the country visited Dakota State University on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to learn how South Dakota has expanded rural broadband and how DSU helps communities use and protect the technology that connectivity makes possible.
Staff members representing U.S. House more
Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students
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After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell's AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff.
The expanded program will feature four modules - "What is Generative AI?"; "Ethical Questions Surrounding Generative AI"; "GenAI and Learning more
Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students
By Jose Beduya
After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell's AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff.
The expanded program will feature four modules - "What is Generative AI?"; "Ethical more
Currys Transforms Customer Engagement with NiCE, Driving Higher NPS and Faster Resolution
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Currys Transforms Customer Engagement with NiCE, Driving Higher NPS and Faster Resolution
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#Leading U.K. technology retailer unifies customer interactions across the customer lifecycle, reducing complaints while creating a scalable foundation for next generation customer service
HOBOKEN, N.J., August 12, 2026 -NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today more
Data Center IT Semiconductors and Components Market to Surpass $1.8 Trillion over Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Data Center IT Semiconductors and Components Market to Surpass $1.8 Trillion over Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - August 12, 2026 - According to a newly published forecast report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information a more
DXC Powers the Next Era of Work with DXC Workplace Services
ASHBURN, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release:
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DXC Powers the Next Era of Work with DXC Workplace Services
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* DXC Workplace Services helps organizations improve employee productivity and experience without adding new tools or operational complexity.
* The offering combines DXC's deep domain expertise with agentic AI capabilities to anticipate employee technology needs, r more
Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
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#Nine New Faculty Members Bring Expertise in Healthcare, Business, Public Service, Technology, and the Sciences to the University
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University welcomed nine new faculty members during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Representing a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, more
GRCC Offers Three-Course AI Certificate Program in Spanish
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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GRCC Offers Three-Course AI Certificate Program in Spanish
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Funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and in partnership with the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is launching a 9-credit-hour AI Practitioner Certificate program delivered entirely in Spanish as a pilot cohort.
The program is designed to provide business owners and em more
Housing Policy Council Urges CFPB to Reform Mortgage Disclosure Rules to Reduce Costs and Delays
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Submitted via www.regulations.gov.
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosure and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-2026- more
How AI could make autism screening more accessible
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How AI could make autism screening more accessible
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Researchers at Penn Engineering and the Kennedy Krieger Institute are working to overcome the challenges of securing an autism assessment and diagnosis.
In a new study published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Rene Vidal, Rachleff University Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering in Penn's School of Engineering a more
Husted, Warner Lead Bipartisan Package of Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security and Hold China Accountable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted, Warner lead bipartisan package of bills to strengthen U.S. national security and hold China accountable
"This bipartisan package will strengthen our understanding of China's action, improve enforcement and protect American companies, workers and innovations from Chinese espionage."
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Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a package of four bipartisan bills to strengthen more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:"
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Policy Considerations for Legislation
Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods more
If AI Takes the Entry-Level Work, Who Develops the Experienced Worker?
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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If AI Takes the Entry-Level Work, Who Develops the Experienced Worker?
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When asked to partner in creating AI-related training curriculum for the workforce, the typical request is for a program that will help workers develop AI skills to improve their productivity. Necessary and relevant work, for sure, and often the kind of training we are happy to offer beca more
ISPOR Provides Detailed Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Manufacturer Communications With Payors and Formulary Committees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Docket Number: FDA-2016-D-1307
Dear U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA):
ISPOR-The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research - is pleased to respond on behalf of its membership to your consultation titled "Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committ more
Letter Urges Congress to Protect Fourth Amendment Privacy Rights in Light of Reported DHS Contract with Thomson Reuters' CLEAR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Letter Urges Congress to Protect Fourth Amendment Privacy Rights in Light of Reported DHS Contract with Thomson Reuters' CLEAR
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In a new letter, over two dozen organizations call on Congress to investigate reports that the Department of Homeland Security and ICE have entered into a multi-year agreement with Thomson Reuters Special Services to access CLEAR, a commercial investigative platform more
Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Longtime Partnerships, Strong Financials Shine at Summer Advisory Board Meeting
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During its summer meeting Friday, Aug. 7, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board honored the Memphis Medical Society, heard about research developments and received an update on the university's improving overall financial position and capital projects.
Chancellor Peter Buckley, more
Making history accessible: Doug Boyd's CURATE research
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 12 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Making history accessible: Doug Boyd's CURATE research
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"Oral history is one of the greatest documents that can be created," said Doug Boyd, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Libraries Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History. "It puts individuals on the historical record, and that is really a remarkable thing."
Boyd has been reimagining how those historical records are accessed. Traditiona more
Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 12 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Martinson Summer Scholars thrive on tough projects
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Biomedical engineering major Liam Murphy spent hours working to complete a poster in time for his 2026 Martinson Summer Scholars presentation on July 29. It was the culmination of 10 weeks of his work this summer with Erik Brewer, Ph.D., on a hydrogel to address degenerative disc disease in the spine.
In the end, the data the honors student collected didn more
MTSU, Middle Tennessee Electric, Qubit Engineering collaborate to advance electric distribution grid analytics
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU, Middle Tennessee Electric, Qubit Engineering collaborate to advance electric distribution grid analytics
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee Electric, Middle Tennessee State University and Qubit Engineering have announced a strategic collaboration to develop, test, and validate advanced analytics tools for electric distribution systems -with the goal of moving new algorithms from more
New NetChoice Policy Brief: EU's Digital Markets Act Is Degrading the Internet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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New NetChoice Policy Brief: EU's Digital Markets Act Is Degrading the Internet
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, NetChoice released a new policy brief, "Through The Regulatory Fog: How the EU's Digital Markets Act Is Harming Consumers and Innovators," examining the real-world effects the European Uni more
New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity
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An initiative to handle minor, first-time academic integrity violations in classes is rolling out to the entire university in the fall semester after a successful two-and-a-half-year pilot.
The Accepting Responsibility program gives faculty and students an alternative to a primary hearing - a complex, sometimes adversarial process for adj more
Penn researchers join ARPA-H initiative to develop next-gen fetal monitoring device
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn researchers join ARPA-H initiative to develop next-gen fetal monitoring device
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Clinicians may soon have a clearer picture of how babies are tolerating labor-and why complications occur-through a new federally funded effort to develop a wearable monitoring system capable of providing real-time insights into fetal oxygen levels during childbirth.
Researchers from the Perelman School o more
Physio AI Urges Balanced CMS Policies to Protect Access and Accountability in Remote Patient Monitoring and Therapeutic Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PHYSIO AI | PUBLIC COMMENT
CMS-2026-2377-0002
PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Remote Patient Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Submitted to
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Docket
CMS-2026-2377-0002
Rule
CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Progr more
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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PolitiFact announces nationwide partnership network to fact-check critical 2026 midterm elections
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (August 12,2026) -PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking news organization, today announced its most extensive partnership network to date for the 2026 midterm election cycle. Building on a nearly two-decade legacy of public service, PolitiF more
Rare Ventures, a First-of-its-kind Platform for Accelerating Rare Disease Therapies, Launches in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Rare Ventures, a First-of-its-kind Platform for Accelerating Rare Disease Therapies, Launches in Pittsburgh
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Developing treatments for rare diseases presents many challenges: small patient populations, fragmented data and long, complex paths to new therapies. But rare doesn't mean few. More than 400 million people worldwide live with a rare disease, yet about 95% of the 10,000+ rare diseases don more
Raskin, Beyer, DeGette Led 68 Colleagues Demanding AHRQ Reverse Cancellation of More Than $200 Million in Health Care Research Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin, Beyer, DeGette Led 68 Colleagues Demanding AHRQ Reverse Cancellation of More Than $200 Million in Health Care Research Grants
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Don Beyer (D-VA) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) led 68 House Democrats in demanding that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) immediately reverse the cancellation of more than 150 grants supporting more
Redwire and Kanematsu Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive Innovation and Deliver Next-Generation Space Solutions for Japan's Space Sector
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire and Kanematsu Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive Innovation and Deliver Next-Generation Space Solutions for Japan's Space Sector
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Tokyo, Japan (August 12, 2026)- Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced more
Registration Is Open For MHA's 104th Annual Convention
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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Registration Is Open For MHA's 104th Annual Convention
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One need look no further than the faces in the hallways of our hospital organizations to find the meaning of our work. They are faces of compassion and purpose, directed toward improving lives, health, and care for the individuals and communities we serve.
As waves of change wash over hospitals and health sys more
Rimini Street Expands C-Suite Leadership for Growth with Appointment of Two Proven Industry Veterans as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Delivery Officer
PLEASANTON, California, Aug. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street Expands C-Suite Leadership for Growth with Appointment of Two Proven Industry Veterans as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Delivery Officer
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#Rimini Street appoints Keith Costello as EVP and Chief Operating Officer and Alexander Guasch as EVP and Chief Delivery Officer
LAS VEGAS - August more
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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RSB Insights & Analytics Announces Leadership Appointments
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RSB Insights & Analytics, a leading global consumer insights and analytics agency, announced a series of strategic leadership appointments as part of its ongoing organizational evolution. These enhancements are central to the company's comprehensive strategy aimed at scaling global operations, driving innovation, and delivering hig more
RSM Ranks First in Accounting Today's 2026 VAR 100 List for 12th Consecutive Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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RSM Ranks First in Accounting Today's 2026 VAR 100 List for 12th Consecutive Year
Recognition reflects RSM's continued leadership in helping middle market clients modernize operations, scale technology solutions and accelerate growth
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RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market more
Sabbatical Spotlight: UC Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice Courtney Crittenden
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Sabbatical Spotlight: UC Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice Courtney Crittenden
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Dr. Courtney Crittenden stands in her Brock Hall office. Photo by Angela Foster.
Sabbatical Spotlight highlights the meaningful and innovative work faculty pursue during professional development leave. The series also shows how leave can support scholarly, creative, teaching and professional more
Same Medicare, Different Math
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release:
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Same Medicare, Different Math
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This blog is part of ASAM's 'Recovery Readout' series, which breaks down the latest data and trends impacting addiction medicine and practice management.
While payments for opioid treatment programs have been annually updated to help keep pace with rising practice costs, payments for services furnished by addiction-treat more
State Dept.: Pax Silica AI Assistance Project NOFO
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Pax Silica AI Assistance Project NOFO
At the Second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, D.C. on June 25-26, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg announced a new Pax Silica AI Assistance Project to more efficiently and rapidly move high-value AI inputs through Panama. The Department has published a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity for this ambitious new platform that has the p more
Structured Finance Association Urges CFPB to Limit Assignee Liability and Simplify TRID Rules to Promote Mortgage Credit Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1776 I Street NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 524-6300
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4928-7111-9301v1
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024-2101 Attention: Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI, c/o Legal Division Docket Manager. Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
Re: more
Students Earn Regional Student Production Awards at 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Competition
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Students Earn Regional Student Production Awards at 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Competition
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Students and recent graduates from Kent State University's School of Media and Journalism captured two regional Student Production Awards at the 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Awards, presented by the Central Great Lakes chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
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Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece
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Nearly 150 computer modeling scientists and researchers from 32 countries across five continents converged at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece for the 37th international conference on the latest applications and developments of the Soil and Water Assessment more
UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good
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For Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, teaching computing at the University of North Florida means turning data and artificial intelligence into solutions that directly serve the community.
For more than 18 years, Umapathy has taught in UNF's School of Computing, working with undergraduate and graduate students across Infor more
URI professors' startup team joined semiconductor giant AMD
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI professors' startup team joined semiconductor giant AMD
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug 12, 2026 - A guiding principle of the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering is tracing a line directly from academia to real-world application. Last month that connection was made even stronger.
FastFlowLM, founded by URI professor of computer engineering Ken Qing Yang and his former University of more
UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
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Heather Kelly to research soybean diseases in Brazil
JACKSON, Tenn. -Heather Kelly, field crops pathologist in the University of Tennessee Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has received a prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for two one-month trips to Brazil in 2026 and 202 more
Verizon Simplicity meets Google AI: Preorder the Pixel 11 series today
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Verizon Simplicity meets Google AI: Preorder the Pixel 11 series today
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#At a glance
* Get the new Pixel 11 Pro on Simplicity: All for $45 a month. No trade-in required.
* Upgrade every year: Get the new Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) and upgrade to the latest Pixel model every year with Simplicity Pro for $80/month.
* Availability: Preorde more
Warner, Husted Lead Bipartisan Package of Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security and Hold China Accountable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Husted Lead Bipartisan Package of Bills to Strengthen U.S. National Security and Hold China Accountable
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced a package of four bipartisan bills to strengthen America's national security and close loopholes that foreign adversaries, including China, can exploit.
"The U.S. must continue to lead in the technologies that will define the f more
Warnock Leads Inquiry into State Department Efforts to Seek Personal Health Data in Exchange for Aid to Developing Nations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Leads Inquiry into State Department Efforts to Seek Personal Health Data in Exchange for Aid to Developing Nations
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In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock presses the Trump Administration on their efforts to obtain personal health data from African countries in exchange for global health funding
The Trump Administration has requested direct, real-time access to the health more
When AI Meets Global Health: Who Governs, Who Benefits, and What Works?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- Harvard University Global Health Institute issued the following news:
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When AI Meets Global Health: Who Governs, Who Benefits, and What Works?
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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in health systems worldwide, questions about how these technologies should be governed, evaluated, and implemented have become as consequential as the technologies themselves. Across a four-part virtual discussion series convened by the Harvard Gl more
White Paper From Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies: Substance or Spectacle? AI Use and The Personal - Societal Risk Wedge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- SUBSTANCE OR SPECTACLE? AI USE AND THE PERSONAL-SOCIETAL RISK WEDGE - A white paper from Phoenix Center For Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies - July 2026 (12 pages) - Authored by George S. Ford
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Abstract: Public debate over artificial intelligence ("AI") ranges between visions of mass labor displacement to the technology being overhyped--from substance to spectacle. Using Wave 119 of the Pew Research Center's American Trends Panel, I document more
Will AI derail global climate goals?
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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Will AI derail global climate goals?
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 12, 2026 -As the race to capitalize on artificial intelligence intensifies, tech giants are making bold promises about AI's potential to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. But do those claims hold up against the laws of physics and economics?
In a forthcoming book chap more
Ben Hirsch: Driving the RV Industry Forward: Quality, Transparency, and the Power of AI
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Ben Hirsch: Driving the RV Industry Forward: Quality, Transparency, and the Power of AI
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In a wide-ranging fireside chat at the RV Aftermarket Conference, Campers Inn COO Ben Hirsch discussed the evolving landscape of the RV market, highlighting critical shifts in consumer expectations, supply chain management, and technological innovation. Below are some key takeaways from more
CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) -
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make professional development more continuous, accessible and connec more
CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make professional development more continuous, more
Comscore Announces ROI Strategy to Transform the Business
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release:
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Comscore Announces ROI Strategy to Transform the Business
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Centers around three core objectives: Realign the Business, Optimize the Organization and Invest in Future Growth
Restructuring efforts expected to eliminate $20 to $25 million in annual run-rate costs
RESTON, Va., August 11, 2026 - Comscore, Inc. (Nas more
Defense Health Agency team wins program management award for securing FDA clearance of canine plasma
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Defense Health Agency team wins program management award for securing FDA clearance of canine plasma
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A critical medical breakthrough for military working dogs earned top honors during the Military Health System Research Symposium, Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 3, 2026.
The Canine Freeze-Dried Plasma Integrated Product Team earned the MHSRS Program Management Award in recognition of its exceptional col more
Derek Merrin Refuses to Comment After Long Record of Supporting Data Center Tax Breaks
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Derek Merrin Refuses to Comment After Long Record of Supporting Data Center Tax Breaks
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COLUMBUS, OH - The contrast between the candidates for Ohio's 9th Congressional District could not be more clear as Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur demands that data centers be held accountable as they drain power resources and cause utility bills to skyrocket, while Republican Derek Merrin has voted in the statehouse to giv more
DLA Acquisition Policy Summit helps develop guidance and alliances
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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DLA Acquisition Policy Summit helps develop guidance and alliances
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Upcoming improvements to the Defense Logistics Agency's procurement procedures and acquisition processes were central to the 2026 Fiscal Acquisition Policy Summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 22-23.
The purpose of the summit is to gather the acquisition workforce in person and virtually to provide updates o more
Empathetic Communication Training
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 11 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Empathetic Communication Training
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Four-hour training pathway helps employees strengthen empathetic communication skills, navigate sensitive conversations and build resilience in emotionally demanding workplace environments
University of Phoenix has launched "Communicating with Compassion and Empathy," a new professional development training pathway designed to help organizations strengthen empa more
From Gardner-Webb Student to Social Media Strategist: Stetson Patton Returns to Teach Next Generation
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news:
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From Gardner-Webb Student to Social Media Strategist: Stetson Patton Returns to Teach Next Generation
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#The 2006 Alumna and Founder of Socially Stetson will Lead a New Searight PACE Certificate Program in Freelance Social Media Marketing
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-With over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing sphere, Gardner-Webb University 2006 alumna Stetson Patton specializes in h more
Institute for Continued Learning opening fall registration
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Aug. 11 -- Utah Tech University posted the following news:
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Institute for Continued Learning opening fall registration
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Featuring more than 70 classes and clubs, Utah Tech University's Institute for Continued Learning is opening registration for the fall semester.
Hosted on the Utah Tech campus, the Institute for Continued Learning offers a wide variety of noncredit-bearing classes, clubs, lectures and activities led by knowledgeable community volunteers. With opport more
ManTech Marks 70 Years of Creating Innovative Military Solutions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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ManTech Marks 70 Years of Creating Innovative Military Solutions
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This year marks a 70-year milestone for the War Department's Manufacturing Technology enterprise, which has been solving challenges beyond industry partners' investment capacity and risk tolerance for decades and has spawned separate service and agency specific programs.
The ManTech program was established in 1956 to solve manufacturing proble more
Marshall University highlights continued momentum in IDEA District development
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Marshall University posted the following news release:
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Marshall University highlights continued momentum in IDEA District development
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Marshall University today unveiled the next phase of development in its $300 million IDEA District, highlighting significant progress on multiple projects that are transforming the area into a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, education and economic development.
The "Building Tomorrow Today" update highlighted more
Missouri Chamber releases 2026 Technology2030 report, highlighting Missouri's strengths while calling for action to secure the state's tech future
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news:
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Missouri Chamber releases 2026 Technology2030 report, highlighting Missouri's strengths while calling for action to secure the state's tech future
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The Missouri Chamber Foundation released its fifth annual Technology2030 report, offering a comprehensive look at the state's technology economy and outlining strategies to strengthen Missouri's compet more
Mount Sinai Neurosurgeon Elected Chair of North America's Preeminent Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Association
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Neurosurgeon Elected Chair of North America's Preeminent Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Association
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Christopher P. Kellner, MD, Director of the Cerebrovascular Center in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai, has been elected Chair of the joint American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (AANS/CNS) Cerebrovascular Section. His more
National League of Cities and CyberAlliance Partner on The National Municipal Cyber Resilience Initiative to Help Cities Prepare for Today's Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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National League of Cities and CyberAlliance Partner on The National Municipal Cyber Resilience Initiative to Help Cities Prepare for Today's Cyber Threats
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Washington, D.C. & Research Triangle Park, N.C. - Local governments are modernizing services, expanding digital infrastructure and adopting artificial intelligence while defending against increasingly more
Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus
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Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the i more
Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS
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(Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2026) - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins hosted an event at Moore Air Base in Texas to announce new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reinforcing a whole-of-government commitment to p more
Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy
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More than 100 high school students from across New Jersey and beyond spent four days thinking like entrepreneurs this July as they took part in Rowan University's 10th annual Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy, an award-winning program hosted by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE).
The free su more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Status of Oil & Gas Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12006) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR, or the Refuge) comprises 19 million acres in northeast Alaska, administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Department of the Interior (DOI). ANWR's Coastal Plain more
China's E-Commerce Exports & U.S. De Minimis Policies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12891) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's E-Commerce Exports and U.S. De Minimis Policies
The People's Republic of China's (PRC's or China's) e-commerce policies have promoted PRC exports while limiting the scope of PRC e-commerce imports. Between 2018 and 2025 more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch: FY2027 Appropriations" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The legislative branch appropriations bill provides funding for the Senate; House of Representatives; Joint Items; Capitol Police; Office of Congressional Workplace Rights; Congressional Budget Office; Architect of the Capitol; Library of Congr more
Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49049) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Legislative Branch - FY2027 Appropriations:"
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FY2027 Legislative Branch Funding Issues
The following sections discuss the various legislative branch accounts.
During consideration of the legislative branch bills, the House and Senate conform to a "longstanding practice under which each body of Congress determines its own h more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric struct more
Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act:"
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Considerations in Ultra Vires Review
Courts' substantive review of ultra vires claims under the Antiquities Act has been sparing, but a series of D.C. Circuit opinions articulate a framework for analyzing legal challenges to monument proclamations. In Mountain States Legal more
Russia's War Against Ukraine - Diplomatic Talks & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12534) by Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt.
Here are excerpts:
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The Russian Federation (Russia) launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. More than four years later, Russia and Ukraine remain engaged in Europe's largest war since World War II. With estimates of up to 2 million or more killed or wounded, and with Russia more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand, and Pervaze A. Sheikh, and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resour more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA
The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently f more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes
Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead more
Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:"
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2020 Biological Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision
In response to the court's order and a presidential memorandum dated October 19, 2018,/217 NMFS issued a new final BiOp (2020 BiOp) for operation of the Columbia Rive more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by section research manager, Peter Folger, environmental policy specialists Elena H. Humphreys and Laura Gatz, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark, natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter, Anna E. Normand and Charles V. Stern:
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SUMMARY
The expanding use of art more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred more
Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
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Water Quality Impacts from Data Center Discharges
What Types of Water-Related Discharges Do Data Centers Generate?/99
Data centers may generate different types of water-related discharges (i.e., effluents), including wastewater and stormwater discharges. In addition, in more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - Status & Issues in Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Leasing Program Status ... 1
Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3
P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4
Selected Issues for Congress ... 4
Issues Relate more
Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases & Transfers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12725) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Trump Administration's Proposed Changes to Remote Firearm Purchases and Transfers
The Trump Administration has proposed a rule that would affect how individuals can have firearms delivered to their homes through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and a different rule that would remove certain limitations on the purchasing of f more
Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program & High Cost Program - Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol:
Here are excerpts:
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The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity
Background
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 19 more
Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49052) on July 30, 2026, entitled "A Comparison of Two Open-Source Tax Microsimulation Models" by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley and public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
CRS has recently begun using two open-source microsimulation tax models to estimate the revenue effects of changes to federal tax law: the Budget Lab at Yale's (TBL's) Tax-Simulat more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Navy's New Battleship Program - Costs & Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Navy's New Battleship Program: Costs and Implications for the Shipbuilding Industrial Base."
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the potential costs of the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship procurement program. It also assesses how the new battleship and frigate programs outlined in the Navy's most recent shipbuilding plan would more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations: Funding History and Agency Descriptions" by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and energy policy specialist Mark Holt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations (E&W) bill, typically enacted on an annual basis, funds more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Department of Energy
The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following:
* research an more
Energy & Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History & Agency Descriptions Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:"
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Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar more
Freight Rail Automation - Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections & Other Technologies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13282) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Freight Rail Automation: Driverless Trains, Automated Inspections and Other Technologies
Technological advances and cost-cutting pressures in railroading have contributed to smaller train crews and fewer maintenance-of-way employees. A single train commonly has a crew of two aboard. Freight carriers, vehicle manufacturer more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) on July 30, 2026, entitled "National Security, Department of State and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activitie more
Next Farm Bill Primer Series Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47313) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Next Farm Bill Primer Series" by agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs and agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Overview and Budget ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12047, Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status, by Megan Stubbs and Jim Monke ... 2
CRS In Focus IF12233, Farm Bill Primer: Bud more
President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11665) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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President Reagan's Six Assurances to Taiwan
Introduction
Under the U.S. "one-China" policy, the U.S. government has, since 1979, maintained official relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and unofficial relations with self-governed Taiwan, over which the PRC claims sovereignty. Until 20 more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Federal Highway Programs" by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding for public roads is provided primarily through highway programs administered by the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Congress most recently authorized t more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48845) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Federal Highway Programs:"
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Federal-Aid Highway Formula and Competitive Discretionary Programs
FHWA administers more than 30 federal highway programs, and highway projects are also eligible for funding under multimodal programs administered by other DOT agencies./56 This report focus more
Taiwan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10275) by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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Taiwan: Background and U.S. Relations
Introduction
Taiwan, which also calls itself the Republic of China (ROC) and was once known as Formosa, is a self-governing East Asian democracy located across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China. Taiwan's popularly elected leaders govern 23.3 million people o more
Alien Registration Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13003) by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner and legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo:
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Alien Registration Requirements
Section 1302, Title 8 of the U.S. Code requires aliens (i.e., non-U.S. citizens or nationals) who are age 14 and older and present in the United States for 30 days or more to apply for registration and fingerprinting with immigration auth more
ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12724) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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ATF's Proposed Rules for Firearms Imports
On May 8, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a series of proposed rules that would change how it regulates firearms. Amongst these changes are two clarifying rules that affect how ATF regulates firearms imports. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaki more
Federal Reserve - "Skinny" Master Account Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more in more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The February 3, 2023, train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, OH, raised the profile of rail safety issues. Railroad labor organizations and some state and local governments have voiced concerns about railroad busine more
Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47911) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Freight Rail Safety Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Prevention of Train Derailments
Derailments account for roughly two-thirds of rail safety incidents (not including grade crossing incidents). In raw terms and on a per-train-mile basis, more derailments tend to occur on yard, siding, or industry tracks, as opposed to occur more
Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12723) by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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Senate Committee Chairman's New Farm Bill Draft Would Change the Upcoming State Sharing of SNAP Benefit Costs
Draft legislation released by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman would delay the onset of state sharing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit costs by one year, t more
The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11466) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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The Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination: Background and Selected Topics for Congress
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself." Witnesses sometimes invoke this right, commonly referred to as the privilege agai more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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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 research and developmen more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo more
Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12197) by firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen:
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Firearms Dealers "Engaged in the Business"
On June 25, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA; P.L. 117-159). Section 12002 of P.L. 117-159 amended definitions related to firearms dealer licensure in the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA, 18 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.921 et seq.). Under the GC more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to s more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports - Potential Issues and Options for Congress:"
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AIPP Privatization Challenges
In its 30-year history, the AIPP and its predecessor pilot program have not been successful in stimulating wide interest in airport privatization. The program's modest results appear to have several causes.
AIPP more
House Passes the KIDS Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11465) by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson and Chris D. Linebaugh:
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The House Passes the KIDS Act
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757). The KIDS Act consolidates a variety of legislative proposals aimed at protecting children and teens online. These proposals include the Kids Online more
Institutional Investors & Single-Family Housing Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49015) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Institutional Investors and Single-Family Housing: In Brief."
The report is written by financial economics specialists Darryl E. Getter and Eva Su and housing policy specialist Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns SF Houses? ... 2
What Are Institutional Investors? ... 3
What Challenges Exist in Measuring Ownership? more
Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr more
U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi more
Bank Failures - FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12378) by macroeconomic policy Marc Labonte:
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Bank Failures: The FDIC's Systemic Risk Exception
When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank failed in March 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) guaranteed uninsured deposits at those banks under the statutory systemic risk exception to least-cost resolution (LCR; 12 U.S.C. Sec.1823(c)(4)(G)). (The FDIC more
Defense Primer - DOD Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10543) by senior research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: The Department of Defense
The Department of Defense (DOD) was established after World War II by the 1947 National Security Act (P.L. 80-253). At the time, some policymakers, including former President Truman, took the view that the different components of the U.S. military had been insufficiently inte more
Federal Government & Anthropic - Considerations for AI Innovation & Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13217) by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and industrial organization and business policy specialist Clare Y. Cho:
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Federal Government and Anthropic: Considerations for AI Innovation and Competition
On February 27, 2026, President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using technology developed by the U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic more
Medicare's Financial Status Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43122) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Medicare's Financial Status" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.30 trillion. The Ho more
TrumpRx - Background & Implementation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13281) by health care financing analyst Laura A. Wreschnig and senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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TrumpRx: Background and Implementation
Introduction
On February 5, 2026, the Trump Administration officially launched TrumpRx, a website that compiles discounts on brand-name and generic drugs through partnerships with drug manufacturers and dire more
U.S. Strategic Bombers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) by defense policy specialists Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink:
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U.S. Strategic Bombers
The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for extended periods of time, to strike adversary more
U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11175) by international trade and finance analyst Danielle M. Trachtenberg.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Relations
The 119th Congress is engaged in a range of legislative and oversight activities related to trade policy toward Mexico, which in 2025 was the largest U.S. trading partner in total trade (exports plus imports) of goods and services. Mexico's proximity more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or national more
Visa Issuances, Refusals & Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations - Selected Current Legal Considerations:"
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Visa Refusals
The second possible outcome for a completed visa application is a visa refusal (or denial). Generally, a visa refusal is based on one of three statutes: 8 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 1182(a), 1184(b), or 1201(g)./69 These are also known as more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
10 State Attorneys General Urge CFPB to Maintain Strong Mortgage Disclosure Protections and Improve Reverse Mortgage Transparency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
LETITIA JAMES
ATTORNEY GENERAL
August 10, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Russell Vought Acting Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street N.W. Washington, DC 20552
Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit Docket No. CFPB more
20 Conservation Groups Urge Fish & Wildlife Service to Maintain Drain Tile Setback Protections for Prairie Pothole Wetlands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Brian Nesvik, Director
Madonna Baucum, Chief of Regulations
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Policy & Regulations Branch
1849 C Street NW
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Washington, DC 20240
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Via: eRulemaking Portal
Docket Number: more
7 Trade Associations Urge CFPB to Reform Rules to Reduce Mortgage Compliance Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re:
Joint Trade Association Response to CFPB Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit [Docket No. C more
American Association on Health & Disability, Lakeshore Foundation Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Narrowing Medical Frailty Definition and Threatening Coverage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
American Association on Health & Disability
110 N. Washington Street Suite 407 Rockville, MD 20850
T. 301-545-6140
F. 301-545-6144 www.aahd.us
AAHD - Dedicated to better health for people with disabilities through health promotion and wellness
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & M more
American Land Title Association Urges CFPB To Allow Accurate Title Insurance Disclosure And Reduce Mortgage Redisclosures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
The American Land Title Association ("ALTA") appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ("CFPB") Request for Information regarding integrated mortgage more
Broker Action Coalition Urges CFPB to Reform Rule to Reduce Mortgage Costs and Delays While Preserving Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
brokeractioncoalition.com 1 08/07/2026 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G St NW Washington, DC 20552
RE: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit (Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018)
To Whom It May Concern:
The Broker Action Coalition (BAC) appreciates the Consumer Financial Protection Bure more
Brubaker Public Relations Urges CFTC to Strengthen Independence Requirements for Regulatory Service Providers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Submitted via Regulations.gov August 9, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: RIN 3038-AF76 - Conflicts and Affiliations; Docket No. CFTC-2026-1686; Comment on the Independent Third-Party Regulatory Service P more
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Work Requirements Potentially Reducing Access to Dental Care and Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
465 Medford Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02129
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Docket No. CMS-2454-IFC
On behalf of the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ("CareQue more
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Raises Concerns Over Proposed Expansion of Immigration Medical Exam Data Collection and Public Charge Assessments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Submitted via Regulations.gov
August 10, 2026
Senior Regulatory Coordinator Visa Services, Department of State, 600 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Re:
DOS-2026-0694; Public Notice 13039; 91 Fed. Reg. 34876; Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit; OMB Control No. 1405-0230
The Catholic Legal Immi more
Center for Employment Opportunities Urges CMS to Protect Healthcare Access for Reentry Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC, P.O. Box 8016 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Subject: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, CMS-2454-IFC
Dear Centers for Medicare & Medicai more
Colorado Community Health Network Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Work Requirements Rule to Protect Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
TO: Mr. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FROM: Colorado Community Health Network
DATE: July 29, 2026
ATTN: CMS-2454-IFC
RE: Comments on CMS' Pr more
Community Action of Orleans & Genesee Urges HHS to Modernize Head Start Eligibility Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- 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 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Submitted Regarding:
Docket No. ACF-2026-0595
RIN 0970-AD30
Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs
Submitted by: Renee Hungerford, Executive Director/CEO Community Action of Orleans & Genesee To more
County Behavioral Health Directors Association Urges CMS to Remove Impairment Standard From Medicaid Medical Frailty Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 27, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Docket; No. CMS-2026-2047
To the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services:
County Behavioral Health Directors more
diaTribe Foundation Urges FDA to Maintain Patient Safety Standards for Compounded GLP-1 Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
June 29, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: The diaTribe Foundation Comments to Docket No. FDA-2018-N-3240; List of Bulk Drug Substances for Which There is a Clinical Need Under Section 503B of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic more
Family Practice & Counseling Services Urges CMS to Remove Medical Frailty Burden From Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Family Practice & Co more
Felsite Technologies Urges DOD to Extend Hardware Assurance Beyond Board Substrates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment - DFARS Case 2022-D011
Modifications to Printed Circuit Board Acquisition Restrictions
Docket DARS-2026-0298 . RIN 0750-AL62 . 91 FR 40508 (2 July 2026)
Submitted by: Felsite Technologies Private Limited, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Contact: Siju Kurian, Founder and Managing Director - siju@felsite.com
Stat more
Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Silencer Shop Foundation Urge ATF to Broaden Interstate Transport Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Department of Justice Washington, D.C.
In the Matter of:
Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of ) Docket No. ATF-2026-0068 National Firearms Act Firearms
COMMENT of the FIREARMS REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY COALITION and of the SILENCER SHOP FOUNDATION
T more
Florida Land Title Association Urges CFPB to Amend Title Insurance Disclosure Rules to Resolve Florida Premium Confusion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Mark Paoletta
Acting Director
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-0018
RE: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
Dear Acting Director Paoletta:
The Florida Land Title Association1 ("FLTA") appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Financial more
HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute Urges CMS to Eliminate "Significant Impairment" Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HIV + HEP POLICY INSTITUTE
HIV + HEPATITIS POLICY INSTITUTE
1602B Belmont Street NW | Washington DC 20009 | 202-462-3042 | 202-365-7725 (cell) HIVHep.org | Twitter: @HIVHep | Facebook: HIVHep
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Service more
Independent Community Bankers Urge CFPB to Modernize Rule to Reduce Delays Costs and Expand Mortgage Credit Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit: TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule; Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
To Whom It May Concern:
The Independent Community Bankers of America ("ICBA more
Institute for Clinical & Economic Review Urges FDA to Recognize Its Methodological Standards and Enhance Clarity in Draft Guidance on Manufacturer Communications With Payors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
14 Beacon Street Suite 800 Boston, MA 02108 617-528-4013 www.icer.org
July 20, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA 2016-D-1307 - Draft Guidance for Industry: Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary more
League of United Latin American Citizens Urges Revision of Proposed Immigration Medical Examination to Protect Privacy and Uphold Statutory Purpose
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 9, 2026
Submitted Electronically via Regulations.gov
The Honorable Morvared Namdarkhan
Assistant Secretary
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
RE: Comments on Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit [Docket No. DOS-2026-0694; OMB Control No. 1405-0230]
Dear Ass more
National Alliance for Virtual Physicians Urges FDA to Further Evaluate Dose-Titration Medical Unsuitability Before Finalizing GLP-1 Exclusions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR VIRTUAL PHYSICIANS
Advocating for Physicians and Patients in Virtual and Telehealth Medicine
June 19, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2018-N-3240 - Li more
National Alliance on Mental Illness Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Impacting Mental Health Coverage in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Director Oz:
On behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Los Angeles County (NAMI GLAC) an affil more
North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Impacting Rural and Disabled North Dakotans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Protection & Advocacy Project
400 E. Broadway, Suite 409
Bismarck, ND 58501
701-328-2950
1-800-472-2670
TTY: 711
www.ndpanda.org
Submitted via Regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
Administrator Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Balt more
OpenSky Policy Institute Raises Concerns Over Medical Frailty Exemptions and Coverage Losses in Nebraska
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: CMS - 2454 - IFC, Medicaid Program, Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, 91 FR 33348
Administrator Oz and CMS Staff:
OpenSky Policy Institute submits this comment in response to the interim final more
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Urges CMS to Remove Registry Requirements for Anti-Amyloid Monoclonal Antibodies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request - Medicare Coverage of Items and Services for Coverage with Evidence Developme more
Renewable Energy Farmers Urges USDA to Reconcile Inter-Agency Land Classification Inconsistencies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
800 Roosevelt Rd., Suite 312-C, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 630-299-8615 | renewableenergyfarmers.org 1
August 10, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Re:
No. USDA-2026-0001; RIN 0560-AI70
Proposed Rule, Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978, 91 Fed. Reg. 38315 (June 25, 2026)
Introduction
The Rene more
Rocinante Fieldworks Urges NRC to Modernize Construction Definitions and Establish Bounded Mobile Licensing Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Rocinante Fieldworks, LLC on Modernizing Materials Licensing
Priority Recommendations for Mobile, Campaign-Based, and Modular Materials Operations and Qualifying Plutonium-238
Docket ID NRC-2025-1370 | RIN 3150-AL56 | 91 Fed. Reg. 38124 (June 24, 2026)
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
August 10, more
Seagate Space Urges Regulatory Clarity for Mobile Offshore Space Launch Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
7 August 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232
Attn: Ms. Audrey Taylor
Office of Strategic Policy and International Affairs
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
1849 C Street NW, Mailstop MS-5238
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Seagate Space Comments on Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232
Dear Acting Di more
Secure World Foundation Urges BOEM to Consider International Law and Marine Safety in Offshore Space Launch Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 Before the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Strategic Policy and International Affairs 1849 C Street NW, Mailstop: MS-5238 Washington, DC 20240 Electronically filed at http://www.regulations.gov
In the Matter of
Request for Information on Potential Use
Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232
of the Outer Continental Shel more
TMC Health Senior Urges CMS to Prevent Procedural Coverage Loss for Arizona Medicaid Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
Submitted electronically
Dear Administrator:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on implementation of Medicaid community engagement requirements.
TMC Health ser more
Tobii Dynavox LLC Urges CMS to Confirm Face-to-Face Encounter Exemption Applies to Speech-Generating Devices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on the Proposed Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Medicare Provider Enrollment, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Policies (CMS-1844-P)
Submitted via: Regulations.gov
Docket ID: RIN 0938-AV80
more
Virginia Association for Behavior Analysis Urges NAICS Classification for Behavior Analysts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Bureau of the Census
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
9245 New Executive Office Building
725 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-3099
https://www.regulations.gov/document/USBC-2026-0133-0001
Docket ID (USBC-2026-0133) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-Updates for 2 more
W.Va. Land & Mineral Owners Association Urges USDA to Address Geospatial Mapping Burdens for Timberland Owners
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
COMMENT FROM WEST VIRGINIA LAND & MINERAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Docket No. USDA-2026-0001 RIN 0560-AI70
Re: Proposed Rule - Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov
August 8, 2026
Mr. Matt Allen
Director USDA Office of Homeland Se more
ACR Project Urges EEOC to Rescind Employee Classification Regulations Citing Legal and Constitutional Conflicts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
P.O. BOX 12207 DALLAS, TEXAS 75225
August 10, 2026
Submitted Through Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov to: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "EEOC" or the "Commission")
Re: Comment on: EEOC Removal of Reporting Requirements Docket I.D. No.: EEOC-2026-0034-0001 more
AD Mortgage Recommends Modernizing Mortgage Disclosure Rules to Enhance Consumer Clarity and Process Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
899 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Ofce: (704) 444-0877, Toll Free: 1-855-ADLOANS NMLS# 958660
AD MORTGAGE LLC
COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU
Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
August 10, 2026
Submitted by
AD more
Aldo Leopold Foundation Urges Withdrawal of Drain Tile Setback Request and Enforcement of Wetland Easements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aldo Leopold Foundation comments on Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks
pg. 1
ALDO LEOPOLD FOUNDATION COMMENTS ON
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DRAIN TILE SETBACKS
Notice by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 24, 2026
Submitted on 8/7/2026 by: W. B. (Buddy) Huff more
Alzheimer's Groups Urge CMS to Provide Clear Guidance on Medicaid Community Engagement Exemptions for Dementia Caregivers and Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244 July 30, 2026
Re: CMS-2454-IFC; Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz,
The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement more
American Association for Elder Care Urges CMS to Integrate Home Environment Assessments Into Home Health Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- 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 CMS-1844-P CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Submitted by: American Association for Elder Care (AAEC) 200 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV Dr. Andy Lee, Executive Vice President Info@aaeldercare.org | (510) 366-0281
Re: CMS-1844-P
The American Association for Elder Care (AAEC), a more
American Space Law Society Calls for Coordinated Federal Framework to Enable Offshore Space Launch and Reentry Activities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AMERICAN SPACE LAW SOCIETY | BOEM-2026-0232 |
1
BEFORE THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
In the Matter of:
Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232 91 Fed. Reg. 42246
COMMENTS OF THE AMERICAN SPACE LAW SOCI more
Arizona Game and Fish Department Advocates for State Coordination on USFWS Climbing Management in Wilderness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Attn: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618
Mr. Nick Kaczor, National Wilderness Coordinator
Policy and Regulations Branch, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618-0001
RE: more
ASBCC Challenges NAICS 2027 Revision Over Industry Consolidations and Small Business Impacts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ASBCC Comment - NAICS 2027 Revision (Docket USBC-2026-0133)
Page 1 of 10
THE AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
700 12th Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 asbcc.org notify@americansbcc.org
August 7, 2026
Economic Classification Policy Committee
Office of Management and Budget
Submitted via regulation more
Better Markets Warns Against Substantial Changes to Mortgage Disclosure Rules Amid CFPB Workforce Cuts and Regulatory Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW | Suite 4008 | Washington, D.C. 20006 | (202) 618-6464 | BetterMarkets.org August 10, 2026
Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-202 more
Boreal Partners in Flight Oppose Weakening Drain Tile Setback Rule to Protect Prairie Pothole Region Bird Habitats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Re: FWS-R6-ES-2026-2641
Public Comment on Drain Tile Setback Rule in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR)
Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter represents the Boreal Partners in Flight (BPIF) public comments on the Drain Tile Setback Rule in the PPR. BPIF is a coalition of scientists, conservationists, and birders who work toge more
Breakthrough Institute Advocates for Flexible and Coordinated Updates in NRC Materials Licensing Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 10, 2026 Subject: Breakthrough Institute Comment on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID NRC-2025-1370; RIN 3150-AL56].
The Breakthrough Institute (BTI) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proposed rule, Modernizing Materials Licensing . 1 BTI is an independent 501( more
Brubaker Public Relations Urges CFTC to Refine Order-Priority Subordination for Affiliated Market Makers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Submitted via Regulations.gov August 8, 2026
Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: RIN 3038-AF76 - Conflicts and Affiliations; Docket No. CFTC-2026-1686; Comment on the Proposed Order-Priority Subordination Condit more
California PACE Association Urges CMS to Exclude PACE Participants From Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement and Recognize Caregivers Exemption
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
hello@calpace.org (855) 921-PACE 1315 I Street, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95814 www.calpace.org
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
RE: Inter more
California State Associations of Counties Urge CMS to Allow More Flexibility in Implementing Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services US Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2026-2047
RE:
RIN 0938-AV98: CMS-2454-IFC
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Departme more
Children's HealthWatch Warns Medicaid Work Requirements Threaten Parental Coverage And Child Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
801 Albany Street
2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02119
Phone: 617.414.6366
Fax: 617.414.7915
www.childrenshealthwatch.org
July 30, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Atte more
Cochlear Urges CMS to Finalize Face-to-Face Requirement Clarification and Modernize Supplier Enrollment Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Cochlear
Hear now. And always
Cochlear Americas Lone Tree, Colorado
Page 1 of 4
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: CMS-1844-P
Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Medicare Provider Enrollment, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and S more
Colorado Coalition Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Community Engagement Work Requirements Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Interim Final Rule, Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals.
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz:
Questions/ Comments on Selected Sections
WHO WE ARE
more
Commonwealth Fusion Systems Supports NRC Rule Changes to Streamline Fusion Energy Materials Licensing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Jody C. Martin, Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
RE: Modernizing Materials Licensing
NRC-2025-1370
RIN 3150-AL56
Mr. Martin:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's ("NRC" or "Commission") Proposed Rule as pub more
Community Care Cooperative Urges CMS to Remove Significant Impairment Requirement and Delay Medicaid Community Engagement Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SEVENTY FIVE FEDERAL STREET, 7th FLOOR | BOSTON, MA 02110
July 30, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
(submitted electronically)
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrator Oz:
Community Care Cooperative more
Community Health Centers of Burlington Urges CMS to Remove Significant Impairment Requirement and Enhance Safeguards in Medicaid Community Engagement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Submitted via regulations.gov
Dear Secreta more
Community Home Lenders Propose Regulatory Reforms to Enhance Mortgage Credit Access and Affordability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Comment Letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
Docket: CFPB-2026-0018
Dear Acting Director Paoletta:
The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Consumer Financial Protec more
Cuyahoga County Warns Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Will Harm Vulnerable Residents and Strain Local Resources
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2079 East Ninth Street | Cleveland, Ohio 44115 | 216-668-6400 | www.cuyahogacounty.gov
July 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Re: Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule with Comment Per more
Defense Credit Union Council Urges CFPB to Modernize Mortgage Regulations to Improve Access for Military Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jason Stverak
Chief Advocacy Officer
August 10, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12 Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Delivered electronically via: https://www.regulations.gov
RE: Request for Information more
Dixie Crossroads Opposes Offshore Rocket Launch Facilities Threatening Cape Canaveral Fisheries and Marine Life
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Dixie Crossroads, Inc. Serving Cape Canaveral's Finest Seafood Restaurant: 1475 Garden Street, Titusville, Florida 32796 Phone: 321.268.5000
Regarding Docket No. BOEM-2026-0232: Notice of Request for Information on Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities
Greetings:
A more
Evergreen Health Home Health & Hospice Urges CMS for Clear Palliative Care Guidance Enhanced Advance Care Planning Measures and Payment Adjustments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Rebecca Brito, OTR/L
Program Manager, Quality & Compliance
EvergreenHealth Home Health and Hospice
12647 NE 130th Pl
Totem Lake, WA
July 01, 2026
Submitted Electronically via Regulations.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: CMS-1844-P, CY 2027 Home Health Prospect more
Farmland Capital Alliance Urges USDA to Balance National Security and Investment in Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mr. Matt Allen Director United States Department of Agriculture Office of Homeland Security 1400 Independence Avenue SW 1457-S Washington, DC 20250
Re: Comments of the Farmland Capital Alliance on the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 Proposed Rule, Docket No. USDA-2026-0001; RIN 0560- AI70
Dear Mr. A more
Flyway Federation Urges Maintaining Science-Based Setbacks and Wetland Protection Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1017 Benton Rd
Bossier City, LA 71111
FlywayFederationUSA.com
Re: Drain Tile Setbacks
To the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
On behalf of Flyway Federation, I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments regarding the implementation of the National Wildlife Refuge System Drain Tile Setback Rule.
We support maintaini more
Four Democratic Senators Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Eliminating Non-Binary Gender Option on Firearm Purchase Forms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
United States Department of Justice
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
Attention:
RIN 1140-AA64
Re:
Notice of Proposed Rul more
Giffords Opposes ATF Proposed Rule on Biological Sex Designation Citing Risks to Firearm Background Checks and Transgender Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P
INTRODUCTION
This comment is submi more
Greater Cleveland Congregations Urges CMS to Expand Medically Frail Definition and Recognize Trusted Local Support in Healthcare Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
TO: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Docket CMS-2452-IFC DATE: July 30, 2026 SUBJECT: Public Comment
Dear Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), On behalf of Greater Cleveland Congregations, we are writing this letter to submit our organizational comments regarding the Centers for Medicare & Med more
Hispanic Business Council Urges CMS to Reverse Medicare Payment Policy Bundling Phosphate Therapies Affecting Kidney Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244
RE: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute more
Hispanic Homeownership Advocates Urge CFPB to Modernize Mortgage Rules and Enhance Access for Latino Buyers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
2375 Northside Drive, Suite 360
San Diego, CA 92108
I. Introduction and Statement of Interest
Hispanic households are the driving force of the U.S. housing market. In 2025, Hispanics added a record 441,000 net owner-households, the largest annual increase on rec more
HIV Advocacy Group Opposes CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Coverage Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Re: File Code CMS-2454-IFC - Interim Final Rule with Comment Period, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals" (91 FR 33348) [42 CFR more
Housing Policy Council Urges CFPB to Reform Mortgage Disclosure Rules to Reduce Costs and Delays
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
August 7, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov.
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosure and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-2026- more
Hyperliquid Policy Center Supports Expanded Product Choice and Blockchain Innovation for Agricultural Risk Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
W A S H I N G T O N , D . C . 20004 . H Y P E R L I Q U I D P O L I C Y . O R G
August 7, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Agricultural Advisory Commi more
Indiana Justice Project, Legal Services Urge CMS to Withdraw Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Medical Frailty Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
Re: File Code CMS-2454-IFC - Interim Final Rule with Comment Period, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals" (91 FR 33348) [42 more
ISPOR Provides Detailed Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Manufacturer Communications With Payors and Formulary Committees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 3, 2026
Docket Number: FDA-2016-D-1307
Dear U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA):
ISPOR-The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research - is pleased to respond on behalf of its membership to your consultation titled "Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committ more
Kairos Power Urges NRC to Clarify and Streamline Modernized Materials Licensing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
KP-NRC-2608-002
707 West Tower Avenue, Suite A, Alameda, CA 94501
kairospower.com
Regulations.gov Submission
August 10, 2026
Project No. 99902069
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
ATTN: Document Control Desk
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Kairos Power LLC
Comments on Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Mater more
Lambda Legal Condemns ATF Proposed Rule on Biological Sex as Unscientific and Discriminatory Against Transgender and Intersex Individuals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20226
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
RE:
RIN 1140-AA64
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, In more
Legal Services NYC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov
Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: CMS-2454-IFC, Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
Legal Services NYC more
Lennar Mortgage Urges CFPB to Reform TRID Rules to Better Accommodate New Home Construction Loan Timelines and Disclosures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Lennar Mortgage, LLC, NMLS #1058
August 10, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
Re: Request for Information more
Massachusetts Medical Society Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Medically Frail Beneficiaries and Improve Verification Processes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 31, 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: File Code CMS-2454-IFC. Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement more
Missouri Bankers Association Calls for Regulatory Relief to Ease Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission Burdens on Community Banks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
207 E. Capitol Avenue
PO Box 57
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573)636-8151
mobankers.com
Missouri Bankers Association
August 10, 2026
Comment Intake - Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Division Docket Manager Bureau
445 12th St. SW
Washington, DC 20024-2101
RE:
Docket No. CFPB-202600018
Su more
Mortgage Collaborative Urges CFPB To Modernize TRID Rule To Reduce Mortgage Credit Access Barriers And Enhance Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Privileged and Confidential
TMC Advocacy: Your Voice. Our Mission. The Industry's Future
August 10, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20552
RE: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit (Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018)
To Whom It May Concern:
T more
N.C. HHS Raises Concerns Over CMS Medicaid Work Requirements and Urges Suspension of Enforcement Due to Operational Burdens and Coverage Loss Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
JOSH STEIN
Governor
DEVDUTTA SANGVAI
Secretary
MELANIE BUSH
Deputy Secretary, NC Medicaid
July 30, 2026
Via Federal Rulemaking Portal
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016 more
NAHB Supports CFPB Efforts to Streamline Mortgage Credit and Reform TRID Rules for New Home Construction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1201 15th Street NW | Washington, DC 20005 | T 202 266 8200 | 800 368 5242 | nahb.org
Curtis C. Milton Housing Finance Director Single-Family cmilton@nahb.org August 9, 2026
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St., SW Wash more
NASDOH Urges CMS to Address Administrative Burdens and Support for Community Engagement Requirements in Medicaid Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz and Deputy Administrator Brillman,
On behalf of the National Alliance to Impact Social Determinants of Health (NASDOH), we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the interim final rule with com more
National Association of Workforce Boards Urges Support for Workforce System Amid New Medicaid Community Engagement Documentation Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Comments on the Interim Final Rule, Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC; RIN 0938-AV98; 91 FR 3334 more
National Lipid Association Urges CMS to Include LDL Cholesterol Quality Measure in Medicare Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re:
[CMS-1848] Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2027 Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Medicare Part B more
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association Urges Caution and Tailored Disclosures in CFPB Mortgage Credit Access Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
1300 19th Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
August 10, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager
1700 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20552
Re: Request for Information more
NC Budget & Tax Center Warns New Medicaid Community Engagement Rules Will Increase Coverage Losses and Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
US Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, CMS-2454-IFC
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Docket: CMS-2026-2047
D more
New York Raises Concerns and Recommendations on NRC's Proposed Modernizing Materials Licensing Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Secretary
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Washington, DC 20555
Subject: "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [NRC-2025-1370]
To all concerned:
New York appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC more
NSSF Supports ATF's Proposal to Define Willfully for Firearms Violations With Clarifications on Employer Response
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 5, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE, Mail Stop 6.N-518
Washington, DC 20226
RE: Comment on RIN 1140-AA88; Docket No. ATF-2026-0265; ATF No. 2025R-47P; Defining "Willfully" more
Nuclear Energy Institute Proposes Enhancements to NRC's Modernizing Materials Licensing Rule to Support Spent Fuel Reprocessing and Regulatory Flexibility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jennifer Uhle, Ph.D. Sr. Vice President Technical & Regulatory Services
Phone: 202.247.5717 Email: jlu@nei.org August 10, 2026 Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Subject: Nuclear Energy Institute Comments on Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Material more
Nuveen Natural Capital Urges USDA to Target Foreign Adversary Farmland Ownership and Ease Reporting Burdens on Responsible Institutional Investors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Heather McElwee Plafcan Head of Legal, Americas & Global Co-Head of Legal Nuveen Natural Capital
Address: 6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 202 Memphis, TN 38119 E: Heather.McElwee@nuveennc.com
August 10, 2026
Mr. Matt Allen
Director, Office of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW, more
Oral Health Coalitions Urge CMS to Mitigate Medicaid Coverage Losses From Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
July 29, 2026
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, Interim Final Rule
File Code: CMS-2454-IFC
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, the American Network o more
Outdoor Alliance Supports Fish and Wildlife Service Draft Guidance on Climbing in Wilderness Areas With Recommendations for Improvements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 9, 2026
U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Policy and Regulations Branch 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618-0001
Re: Comments on Wilderness Administration and Resource Stewardship; Managing Climbing Activit more
Outdoor Alliance Supports National Park Service Wilderness Stewardship Policy and Climbing Access Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1849 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0100-0001
Re: Outdoor Alliance comments on National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review: Director's Order #41; FR Docket No. NPS more
P2P Urges CMS to Reduce Administrative Barriers in Medicaid Community Engagement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2026-2047-0002
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
CMS-2026-2047-0002, Medicaid Program: Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Ad more
Park National Bank Urges CFPB to Simplify TRID Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Park National Bank | 51 N 3rd Street, Newark, OH 43055
August 10, 2026
Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI
c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 Submitted via http://www.regulations.gov/.
Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
Dear Sir or Madam,
Par more
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Urges CMS to Remove 80 Hour Caregiving Requirement and Expand Self Attestation in Medicaid Community Engagement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 30, 2026
Submitted via: www.federalregister.gov
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: 2454-IFC
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Dr. Oz:
Thank more
Pfizer Urges FDA to Clarify Requirements for Updating Health Care Economic Information
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- 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 2
Pfizer Inc 66 Hudson Boulevard East New York, NY 10001
08/03/2026
By Electronic Submission
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852
Drug and Device Manufacturer Communications With Payors, Formulary Committees, and Similar Enti more
Physio AI Urges Balanced CMS Policies to Protect Access and Accountability in Remote Patient Monitoring and Therapeutic Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PHYSIO AI | PUBLIC COMMENT
CMS-2026-2377-0002
PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
Remote Patient Monitoring and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Submitted to
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Docket
CMS-2026-2377-0002
Rule
CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Progr more
Pittsburgh City Controller Opposes Medicaid Work Requirements Citing Harm to Vulnerable Residents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CITY OF PITTSBURGH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER
Controller Rachael Heisler
414 GRANT STREET | CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR | 412 255 2054
July 30, 2026
re: file code CMS-2454-IFC
To Whom it May Concern:
Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act, also known as the So more
Point32Health Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Protect Medically Frail and Improve Implementation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Point32Health
1 Wellness Way
Canton, MA 02021
point32health.org
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim more
Radiant Supports NRC Rule to Modernize Materials Licensing for Advanced Microreactors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 27, 2026
1
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Andy Imboden Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject: Radiant Comments on NRC Proposed Rule on Modernizing Materials Licensing Docket No. NRC-2025-1370; RIN 3150-AL56
Dear Mr. Imboden, Radiant appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the U.S. Nuclear Regulator more
Realtors Land Institute Urges USDA to Simplify Agricultural Foreign Investment Reporting Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
430 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611
rliland.com/advocacy 2026
August 10, 2026 Matt Allen Director Office of Homeland Security Department of Agriculture Washington, DC 20240
RE: Docket ID: USDA-2026-0001, Revision of Regulations related to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (the AFIDA)
Dear more
Refugee Council USA Opposes Expanded Medical Examination Requirements for Visa Applicants Citing Privacy, Cost, and Legal Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Attn: Senior Regulatory Coordinator,
Visa Services, Department of State
600 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006
Email: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov
Title of Information Collection: Medical Examination for Visa or Immigration Benefit
OMB Control Number: 1405-0230
Related collection: OMB Control No. 140 more
Schizophrenia Policy Action Network Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Expand Medically Frail Exemption Under Proposed Work Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: CMS-2454-IFC - Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz,
more
SHINE Technologies Urges NRC to Establish Construction Authorization for Spent Fuel Reprocessing Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3400 Innovation Ct. Janesville, WI 53546 877.512.6554 www.SHINEfusion.com
August 10, 2026
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Washington, DC 20555-0001
References: (1) U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, "Mo more
Structured Finance Association Urges CFPB to Limit Assignee Liability and Simplify TRID Rules to Promote Mortgage Credit Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1776 I Street NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 524-6300
1 | Page
4928-7111-9301v1
August 10, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024-2101 Attention: Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI, c/o Legal Division Docket Manager. Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
Re: more
Taylor Morrison Home Funding Recommends Changes to TRID Rules to Better Support New Homebuyers and Reduce Closing Delays
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
495 N Keller Road Suite 550 Maitland, FL 32751
p. (407) 660-0090 t. (866) 379-5390 f. (407) 875-6993
www.taylormorrisonhf.com
August 10, 2026
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
RE: Docket No. C more
Turtle Island Restoration Network Raises Concerns Over Offshore Space Launches Impacting Marine Ecosystems and Coastal Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 7, 2026
Submitted Electronically
RE: Notice of Request for Information: Potential Use of the Outer Continental Shelf for Offshore Space Launch and Re-Entry Activities
To Whom It May Concern:
Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) is an active 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize people i more
United Wholesale Mortgage Urges CFPB to Eliminate Three-Day Rescission Period and Modernize Mortgage Disclosure Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC
Comments on the CFPB Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
Docket No. CFPB-2026-0018
August 10, 2026
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
445 12th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024-2101
Attention: Comment Intake-Mortgage Disclosures and Rescission RFI, more
US Oil and Gas Industry Opposes USDA Proposal to Classify Pipeline Transportation as Agricultural Land Citing Legal and Security Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
Mr. Matt Allen
Director, USDA Office of Homeland Security
1400 Independence Avenue SW, 1457-S
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Docket No. USDA-2026-0001; RIN 0560-AI70 - Comments Opposing the Inclusion of NAICS Code Series 486 (Pipeline Transportation) in the Proposed Definition of "Agricultural Land" under t more
Waste Control Specialists Urges NRC to Remove GTCC Waste From Spent Fuel Storage Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
VIA EMAIL
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Attention: Rulemaking Comments - Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Modernizing Materials Licensing
Comment: Align 10 CFR Part 72 Interim Storage Authority with more
Westinghouse Criticizes NRC Proposed Rule for Materials Licensing as Missed Opportunity for Regulatory Modernization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Westinghouse Non-Proprietary Class 3
Westinghouse Electric Company
1000 Westinghouse Drive
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
USA
Copyright (c) 2026 Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. All Rights Reserved
Andrea Kock, Office Director
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory more
ZERO Prostate Cancer Raises Concerns Over Coverage Loss for Prostate Cancer Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 28, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Tipoffs: Iran
After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks
Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks
PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August more
House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on July 2026 CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on July 2026 CPI Inflation Data
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for July 2026 was 3.4 percent:
"Month after month, more
Sen. Warren Issues Statement on Treasury Final Rule That Guts Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on Treasury Final Rule that Guts Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's publicati more
STAND UP AMERICA: SEN. SLOTKIN AND GOV. MOORE JOIN KICK OUT CORRUPTION TOUR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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SEN. SLOTKIN AND GOV. MOORE JOIN KICK OUT CORRUPTION TOUR
National tour continues as voters increasingly connect corruption in Washington to rising costs
Senator Elissa Slotkin will join the tour on August 18 in St. Louis
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STAND UP AMERICA: SENATOR SLOTKIN TO JOIN KICK OUT CORRUPTION TOUR IN ST. LOUIS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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SENATOR SLOTKIN TO JOIN KICK OUT CORRUPTION TOUR IN ST LOUIS
National tour continues as voters increasingly connect corruption in Washington to rising costs
Senator Elissa Slotkin will join the tour on August 18 in St. Louis
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Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Secure Release of U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Secure Release of U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with 14 of their Senate colleagues, urged the Trump administration to employ all diplomatic, economic, and political means available to secure the release of five U.S. nationals who have been detained by Russia - m more
ALSOBROOKS: MARYLANDERS CAN'T AFFORD LIFE UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMP
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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ALSOBROOKS: MARYLANDERS CAN'T AFFORD LIFE UNDER PRESIDENT TRUMP
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after the Joint Economic Committee released a report finding that Marylanders are having to spend over $3,000 more under President Trump.
"Gas prices are skyrocketing, groceries are still unaffordable, and millions have been kicked off their health more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: President Trump Used Decoy Plane To Escape Iran Plot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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President Trump Used Decoy Plane To Escape Iran Plot
President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One as a diversion last month after learning of an Iranian plot to take him out. The Secret Service then used a catering truck to move the President to a smaller U.S. military aircraft to return from the NATO Summit in Turkey in July.
As reported more
Blumenthal to Defense Department: What Are You Doing To Support Sailors On The USS Abraham Lincoln?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal to Defense Department: What Are You Doing To Support Sailors On The USS Abraham Lincoln?
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao today demanding to know what action is being taken to improve conditions for sailors deployed on board the USS Abraham more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Proving Ground - China's Strategic Ratcheting of the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific's Gray Zone Problem
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by Haroro J. Ingram, senior associate (non-resident) in the Southeast Asia Program:
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Proving Ground: China's Strategic Ratcheting of the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific's Gray Zone Problem
The 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award highlighted the ruling's enduring legal significance and the ongoing contest over its implications. A decade on, C more
DCCC Launches Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in CA-48
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Launches Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in CA-48
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Today, the DCCC launched four new ads as part of a six-figure digital ad campaign targeting Latino voters in CA-48 in English and Spanish.
Two ads spotlight how Jim Desmond -a loyal and corrupt Trump extremist -has proudly supported the war in Iran that's skyrocketed gas prices, dismissing rising costs for workin more
DCCC Launches First General Election Digital Ad Campaign Calling Out Jay Feely For Refusing To Say Trump Lost The 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Launches First General Election Digital Ad Campaign Calling Out Jay Feely For Refusing To Say Trump Lost The 2020 Election
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Today, the DCCC launched its first general election digital ad campaign in AZ-01 highlighting Jay Feely's unwavering loyalty to Donald Trump.
A GOP lapdog, Feely refuses to say that Trump lost the 2020 election, an extreme view that's unlikely to go ov more
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Wisconsin GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Wisconsin GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Congressman Tom Tiffany becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin:
"Congressman Tom Tiffany is a failed Washington politician with an extreme MAGA agenda that puts Donald Trump first no matter how much it hurts Wisconsin. Cong more
DNC: Gas Prices Above $4 for the First Time Ever at This Point in the Summer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Gas Prices Above $4 for the First Time Ever at This Point in the Summer
As Donald Trump continues to wage his deadly and costly war with Iran with no off-ramp or deal in sight, Americans are paying the price at the pump. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline today is $4.01 -- higher than it has ever been at this point in the summer. Americans have already spent $60 more
Donald Trump Declares War on Early Education by Gutting Head Start in Latest Act of Betrayal of Maryland Children and Families
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Donald Trump Declares War on Early Education by Gutting Head Start in Latest Act of Betrayal of Maryland Children and Families
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Last week, Donald Trump announced yet another plan to betray Maryland families and children by waging war on early childhood education by gutting the popular Head Start program, which has helped 5,339 families in the state ensure their children have the opportunities to t more
Hoyer Statement on Recent Legislation to Support Ukraine, Impose Sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on Recent Legislation to Support Ukraine, Impose Sanctions on Russia
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding the legislative vehicles to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, the Ukraine Support Act and the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026:
"Right now, Ukrainians are fighting bravely on more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined The Scott Jennings Show on Salem News Channel to discuss the increasing influence of Socialism in the Democratic Party, conflict with Iran, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026.
Key Excerpt on Iran:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Every single Democra more
ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump Prioritizing Self-Enrichment Over Addressing Affordability During Conversation at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump Prioritizing Self-Enrichment Over Addressing Affordability During Conversation at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club
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Schiff: "And central to that objective, I think, is making the economy work for people again...The problem today is that people are working, and they can barely afford to get by. And I don't think our democracy will ever be on a secure footing unt more
Inflation increases slightly in July, Americans still paying higher prices: CEI analysis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release:
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Inflation increases slightly in July, Americans still paying higher prices: CEI analysis
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July's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows inflation increased 0.1 percent across all sectors, in line with economists' predictions. With new proposed tariffs on the horizon and continued instability abroad creating concern, attention is again on the Fed's anti-inflation strate more
Iran's New Weapon: Group Prosecutions of Protesters Send Dozens Toward the Gallows
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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Iran's New Weapon: Group Prosecutions of Protesters Send Dozens Toward the Gallows
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Protesters are being tried collectively, in fast-tracked prosecutions that deny defendants individual trials and due process and end in death sentences and executions
August 12, 2026 -In an extraordinary escalation of post-protest repression, Iranian authorities have sentenced dozens o more
Iran: Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery sentenced to 15 years in prison
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Iran: Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery sentenced to 15 years in prison
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12 August 2026
On 9 August, Branch 29 of Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery in absentia to 15 years in prison for "activities in the interests of the Zionist regime and the United States". The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly con more
Job Creators Network Statement on July Consumer Price Index
ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Statement on July Consumer Price Index
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the July CPI, which rose by 0.1%, and Core CPI, which rose by 0.2%:
"Another month of very low inflation confirms that recent price pressures were truly transitory. That's a stark contrast to the persistent Bidenfl more
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Faces Pressure to Pick Extreme MAGA Running Mate
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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John James Faces Pressure to Pick Extreme MAGA Running Mate
After taking the most extreme and far-right positions to make it through his contentious primary, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is now under pressure to pick the most MAGA running mate possible--or face a bruising floor fight at the upcoming Republican convention.
Gongwer News Service reported on the brewing battle e more
Nuveen Natural Capital Urges USDA to Target Foreign Adversary Farmland Ownership and Ease Reporting Burdens on Responsible Institutional Investors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Heather McElwee Plafcan Head of Legal, Americas & Global Co-Head of Legal Nuveen Natural Capital
Address: 6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 202 Memphis, TN 38119 E: Heather.McElwee@nuveennc.com
August 10, 2026
Mr. Matt Allen
Director, Office of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Report From America First Policy Institute: Strategic Implications of Operation Epic Fury for America's Competition With China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Iran as China's "Counter-Pivot": The Strategic Implications of Operation Epic Fury for America's Competition with China - A report from America First Policy Institute - June 2026 (28 pages) - Authored by Adam Savit and Piero A. Tozzi
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Topline Points
* For two decades, Iran served as China's "counter-pivot" -- the mechanism by which Beijing kept the United States strategically mired in the Middle East while modernizing the People's Liberation Army , and ad more
State Dept. Issues Transcript of Secretary Rubio Interview on 'The Katie Miller Podcast' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview on Aug. 11, 2026, with Katie Miller of "The Katie Miller Podcast":
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QUESTION: Hi, everyone, and welcome to this week's episode of The Katie Miller Podcast. We're at the State Department today, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his beautiful wife Jeanette.
SECRETARY RUBIO: It's good to be with you, finally.
QUESTION: I know. So excited. So you briefly just said more
VoteVets Action Fund Launches $225,000 Ad Campaign Holding Sen. Dan Sullivan Accountable for the Cost of the Iran War
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 12 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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VoteVets Action Fund Launches $225,000 Ad Campaign Holding Sen. Dan Sullivan Accountable for the Cost of the Iran War
New spot tells Alaskans what Sullivan's 12 votes for the war are costing working families
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Today, VoteVets Action Fund launched a new $225,000 ad campaign holding Senator Dan Sullivan accountable for voting 12 times in support of the war in Iran: a war that has cost $37.5 billion more
War is hell. CU research finds some conflicts have a persistent risk of escalating
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 12 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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War is hell. CU research finds some conflicts have a persistent risk of escalating
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Military leaders frequently underestimate how big the wars they engage in will get.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur predicted U.S. troops could come home from the Korean War in time for Christmas, just months after the conflict started. But Chinese attacks that winter extended the war for years.
And President D more
The Case Against Brad Finstad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Brad Finstad
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"Southern Minnesota needs a champion, and that's Jake Johnson: a public school math teacher, dad, and husband whose family lived the same struggles of too many Minnesota families. Brad Finstad sold out Minnesota families, voting with the special interests instead of fighting for his district. Jake will never forget where he came from and who he works more
The Case Against Bryan Steil
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Bryan Steil
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"Bryan Steil is a creature of Washington with a rolodex of special interests and insider allies who know he'll do their bidding. Steil backed every Trump price hike now hurting Wisconsin families in order to give a handout to his wealthy donors. While Steil has been working to solely serve the one percent, Mitchell Berman dedicated his career to servi more
The Case Against Chris Shea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Chris Shea
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"The last thing Connecticut's 5th District needs is Chris Shea, a rubber stamp for Donald Trump who has cheered on Trump's reckless Iran war, his tariffs raising costs on Connecticut families, and the Big, Ugly Bill that will kick tens of thousands of families in the 5th District off their health insurance. There is no doubt the people of the 5th Distr more
The Case Against Derrick Van Orden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Derrick Van Orden
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"Rebecca Cooke was raised on a dairy farm with Wisconsin values that led her to start a small business, give back to her community, and work relentlessly to protect the Wisconsin way of life. She's lived the struggle of too many families being crushed by the rising cost of living, thanks to Derrick Van Orden's loyalty to Washington over Wisconsi more
The Case Against Rhett Marques
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Rhett Marques
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"Shomari Figures is the fighter that the people of Alabama need in Congress. He's laser-focused on the issues that matter most: lowering costs, expanding access to health care, and creating economic opportunity. While Shomari shows up and puts in the work, his opponent Rhett Marques sells out to the ultra-wealthy who fund his political campaigns. Th more
Politico: Full Transcript - Speaker Mike Johnson
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving speaker Mike Johnson:
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Full Transcript: Speaker Mike Johnson
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Speaker Mike Johnson on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Speaker Johnson: We're going to hold this majority. We are going to defy history. We're going to keep the Republican majority in the House, and we're going to keep marching forward with this agenda for the peo more
