'Bringing the World to Our Students': Arizona Western College Establishes Global Partnerships to Expand Semiconductor Training
YUMA, Arizona, Oct. 3 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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"Bringing the world to our students": Arizona Western College establishes global partnerships to expand semiconductor training
Yuma, Ariz. (October 2, 2026) - Arizona Western College has signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with three universities in Taiwan to strengthen workforce pathways for students in Yuma and La Paz Counties.
Collaborating with Asia University, Lunghwa University of Science and Technolo more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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The Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs
Saara Khan
10/02/2026
America is facing a rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven in part by artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers. Instead of responding to that demand by building needed generation and transmission infrastructure, utilities are caving to growing backlash against data centers - even after projects have alr more
Binghamton University's Innovative Simulation and Practice Center Named a SUNY Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Binghamton University's Innovative Simulation and Practice Center named a SUNY Nursing Simulation Center of Excellence
$10M investment will focus on faculty training, professional development in simulation-based education across healthcare disciplines
By Natalie Blando-George
October 02, 2026
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. joined Binghamton University President Anne D'Alleva, fa more
California Baptist University: Professor Shows How Psychology Affects Ministry in New Book
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 3 -- California Baptist University issued the following news:
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Professor shows how psychology affects ministry in new book
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2026) -- Since 2019, Dr. Erin Smith, director of research for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, has worked with seminaries in North America that wanted to incorporate science curriculum into their training for future pastors.
"Consistently across very different seminaries -- Catholic, evangelical, more
Dartmouth College: Danielle Boyer Champions Ethical and Inclusive Innovation
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Oct. 3 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Danielle Boyer Champions Ethical and Inclusive Innovation
From robotics to advocacy, the Indigenous inventor shares what drives her work.
10/2/2026
Written by Harini Barath
Credit Tickle Me Elmo for sparking the idea to make robots that speak an Indigenous language.
The idea came to roboticist and inventor Danielle Boyer when she saw an Elmo doll in the toy aisle of a store.
"When you poked him, he would more
Dell Technologies Introduces New Rugged Laptops Built for the Most Demanding Field Environments
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Oct. 3 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell Technologies Introduces New Rugged Laptops Built for the Most Demanding Field Environments
Story Highlights
* Dell Pro Rugged 13 Extreme is the world's most powerful/1 and smallest 13-inch fully-rugged AI PC,/2 with IP66 rating and six-foot drop protection
* Dell Pro Rugged 14 brings advanced performance and mobil more
Design-Build Institute of America: U.S. Hiring Cools, But Nonresidential Construction Keeps Adding Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSrep) -- The Design-Build Institute of America issued the following news:
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U.S. Hiring Cools, but Nonresidential Construction Keeps Adding Workers
October 2, 2026
September's jobs report highlights a divide between a slowing national labor market and continued demand for skilled workers in nonresidential construction.
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U.S. hiring slowed sharply in September, but the construction industry continued to add workers, particularly in nonresidential specialty trades. more
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Employer demand for tech talent reaches three-year high, CompTIA analysis finds
September new job postings up 16% year over year
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Employer demand for technology talent strengthened in September, increasing across a broad range of occupations, industries and skill areas, according to analysis by CompTIA.
Employers posted 272,040 new openings for IT occupations in September. Active job pos more
EMSL and NETL Collaborate to Advance Sources of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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EMSL and NETL Collaborate to Advance Sources of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements
Researchers will investigate how biological processes could help recover valuable metals from domestic mine waste, low-grade ores, geofluids, or other unconventional materials
October 1, 2026
Researchers from the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) more
Fed: Beyond the Factory Gate - Continued Importance of Goods Production
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article:
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October 02, 2026
Beyond the factory gate: The continued importance of goods production
Ryan A. Decker/1
Goods-producing industries have accounted for a declining share of U.S. jobs and economic output in recent decades, which has long been a topic of intense policy and research focus. Some commonly cited facts are reported in figure 1.2 The share of private sector employment accounted for by the manufact more
Finding Signals, Ignoring Noise: NJIT PhD Grad Helps AI Detect Hate Speech
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Finding Signals, Ignoring Noise: NJIT PhD Grad Helps AI Detect Hate Speech
An economic theory called rational inattention led Yuan Zhao '26 to a new approach for improving LLM pattern detection.
October 2, 2026
Written by: Mindy Weisberger
Count from one up to fifty. Simple, right? Now try that while watching a video about the history of math and listening to a song about multiplication, a more
Geneva College: A Closer Look - Does College Make Sense in the Age of AI?
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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A Closer Look: Does College Make Sense in the Age of AI?
Willem de Ruijter
October 2, 2026
There are questions every high school student should be asking when considering a college education: Is it worth it? Can I afford it? How do I decide what to study? Geneva College leaders provide answers to some of these top questions and more in this series. Take a closer look with us.
Does college make sense in th more
Georgia Tech and Amazon Launch Joint Science Hub
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Georgia Tech and Amazon Launch Joint Science Hub
The collaboration will support research in robotics, industrial and systems engineering, and aerospace technology while fostering innovation in foundational and emerging technologies.
Oct 02, 2026
Amazon and the Georgia Institute of Technology announced today the launch of the Georgia Tech-Amazon Science Hub, reinforcing a shared commitment to a more
Hopkins Political Union Encourages Dialogue Across Differences
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Hopkins Political Union encourages dialogue across differences
With support from the Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund, which is currently accepting applications, groups like the Hopkins Political Union are promoting meaningful conversations on campus
By Claire Goudreau
Data centers, Iran, ICE, healthcare, voter ID laws--if it's on the front page of a newspaper, it's likely to end up as a debate more
House Agriculture Ranking Member Craig: "Working People Cannot Afford Trump's America"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig: "Working people cannot afford Trump's America"
EAGAN, MN, October 1, 2026
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) released the following statement.
"Trump's tariffs and war with Iran are increasing prices across the board. While congressional Republicans defend the president's backward pri more
In Homeland Security Subcommittee, Senator Moody Questions Witnesses on Potential Threats Posed to America's Children and Seniors From AI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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In Homeland Security Subcommittee, Senator Moody Questions Witnesses on Potential Threats posed to America's Children and Seniors From AI
Oct 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Ashley Moody discussed the dangers of AI, especially when it comes to protecting children and seniors, yesterday in a Homeland Security Subcommittee.
"As a mom, one of my top concerns is the impact AI is having on our c more
Indiana University Media School: Research, Creative Activity Begins in KIX Lab With Mini-grant-funded Faculty Projects
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 3 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news:
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Research, creative activity begins in KIX Lab with mini-grant-funded faculty projects
October 2, 2026
Faculty across the university are using immersion and extended reality to conduct research and creative activity across disciplines as recipients of the Kinetic Immersion and Extended Reality Lab's inaugural mini-grants.
Projects range from a dance performance in which dancers interact with virt more
Indiana University-Northwest: Center for Urban and Regional Excellence Courses for October, November 2026
GARY, Indiana, Oct. 3 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news:
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Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for October, November 2026
Range of free and low-cost courses include art, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health, technology and more
Oct 1, 2026
Gary, Ind. -- Indiana University Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all more
Johns Hopkins Celebrates 150 Years of Impact and Partnership in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins celebrates 150 years of impact and partnership in Baltimore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott join community partners, JHU President Ron Daniels, and university leaders in recognizing the breadth and depth of the city-university partnership
By Doug Donovan
When Baltimore resident Charles McCleary arrived at Turnaround Tuesday in the summer of 2019, he was hoping the more
Mario Lemieux Foundation Commits $5 Million to Establish Microbiome Innovation Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Mario Lemieux Foundation Commits $5 Million to Establish Microbiome Innovation Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has received a transformational $5 million gift from the Mario Lemieux Foundation to establish the Mario Lemieux Microbiome Innovation Center, a coordinated research and translational platform focused on one of the most promising frontie more
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Voted 4 Times to Ban Local Control of Data Centers; Gives Conflicting Answers on Moratorium
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
John James Voted 4 Times To Ban Local Control of Data Centers; Gives Conflicting Answers on Moratorium
James' running mate doesn't even know if he supports a moratorium
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LANSING -- Trump-backed John James has proven that he can't be trusted on data centers--with James voting 4 different times to block state and local governments from regulating data centers, and on the campa more
Milliman Releases Contract Clarity for Healthcare, an AI-Powered Platform for Healthcare Contract Analytics
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 3 -- Milliman, an actuarial and consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Milliman Releases Contract Clarity for Healthcare, an AI-Powered Platform for Healthcare Contract Analytics
Generative AI and Milliman cost models turn dense healthcare contracts into structured, benchmarked insight in minutes, not weeks
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SEATTLE - October 2, 2026 - Milliman, Inc., a leading global actuarial and consulting firm, today released Milliman Contract Clarity for more
New Era of Discovery Celebrated at the 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news:
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New Era of Discovery Celebrated at the 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium
By Kat Procyk
The 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium, held Sept. 23, 2026, at The Assembly, showcased the innovative discoveries and scientific achievements of the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists from the University of more
New Mexico Tech Awarded $3.3M for Smart Microgrid Demonstration and Training
SOCORRO, New Mexico, Oct. 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Mexico Tech Awarded $3.3M for Smart Microgrid Demonstration and Training
Oct 2, 2026
This interdisciplinary project will combine advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, and power systems applications to strengthen grid resilience.
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New Mexico Tech has received a $3.3 million award from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Grid Modernization Pro more
OpenAI: Model Guide for the GPT 6 Family
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 3 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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October 2, 2026
A model guide for the GPT 6 family
Practical tips for getting the best results from GPT 6 models while managing time and cost
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GPT 6 is our most advanced suite of models yet, and offers you a choice of models for different kinds of work.
Whether you're turning an idea into a working prototype, building and testing a feature, or orchestr more
OSU Libraries' Research and Learning Services Announces New Program Subscriptions
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 3 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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OSU Libraries' Research and Learning Services announces new program subscriptions
October 1, 2026
The new school year doesn't have to be stressful, especially with new primed resources prepared for the Oklahoma State University community.
When a research or essay assignment is due, students can utilize these tools to start their assignments or find relevant research. Consensus is trusted by more than more
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: DOE Electricity Leader Explores PNNL Innovation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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October 1, 2026
DOE Electricity Leader Explores PNNL Innovation
Jereza sees research delivering a secure, reliable U.S. grid
Alyssa Gorrell, PNNL
The Honorable Catherine (Katie) Jereza, Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity visited Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to see the latest tools and innovations advanci more
Sedgwick Announces Leadership Changes in the Middle East
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 3 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Announces Leadership Changes in the Middle East
October 2, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced that Mike Brogden will retire as Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, at the end of the year. Effective immediately, Chris Gibson has been appointed Managing Director more
Senate Aging Committee Chairman Rick Scott Fights to Protect Americans' Data From Communist China-Linked Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
Chairman Rick Scott Fights to Protect Americans' Data from Communist China-Linked Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott urged Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, to buy American-made medical devices and pharmaceutical drugs, rather than Com more
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking on $94 Million Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at UPenn
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking on $94 Million Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at UPenn, Investing to Advance Animal Health, Protect Pennsylvania Agriculture
October 02, 2026
The new lab, part of Pennsylvania's world-class vet lab system, will speed animal disease diagnoses, advance public health, and help Pennsylvania farmers protect their animals, more
UC Welcomes Seven New Engineering Faculty Members
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC welcomes seven new engineering faculty members
Faculty join the College of Engineering and Applied Science in six departments
By Anya Rao, raoa3@ucmail.uc.edu
October 2, 2026
The University of Cincinnati welcomed seven new faculty members to the College of Engineering and Applied Science this fall, bringing expertise in aerospace engineering, computer science, chemical engineering, engineering educ more
University of Texas-Dallas: New Grad Program Offers Distinct View on Sustainability
RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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New Grad Program Offers Distinct View on Sustainability
By Jessica Good
Oct. 2, 2026
The University of Texas at Dallas has introduced a new Master of Science degree combining sustainability planning with policy in a way that offers a distinctive approach to sustainability education.
The sustainability planning and policy master's degree program, which began this fall in the School of Economi more
UW-Platteville Set to Host Free AI Clinic for Business Owners, Students, Entrepreneurs
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release:
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UW-Platteville set to host free AI clinic for business owners, students, entrepreneurs
October 2, 2026
As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the headlines, UW-Platteville will host a free clinic later this month to help small businesses, students, entrepreneurs and the general public understand and apply the technology.
The clinic is set for Oct. 16 in Ullsvik Hall's more
Virginia Tech: New Global Data Tool Takes Aim at a 50-year Slowdown in Agricultural Productivity
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New global data tool takes aim at a 50-year slowdown in agricultural productivity
Developed with Google Public Sector and Appnovation, the new open-access platform puts six decades of global agricultural data to work, helping leaders explore which policies, technologies, and investments could make the biggest difference.
2 Oct 2026
With global agricultural productivity growth at its lowest rate in 50 years, the G more
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs
Martin Trust Center Managing Director Bill Aulet introduces Dear Dreamer, a free platform for middle and high school students who want to learn about entrepreneurship.
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The book "Disciplined Entrepreneurship" by Bill Aulet, managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and the Ethernet Inventors Pr more
AI in Action: Olena Holub's Journey From International Student to Mount St. Joseph University Innovator
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news:
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AI in Action: Olena Holub's Journey from International Student to Mount Innovator
October 2, 2026 By: Haley Codling
From a student who came to the Mount from Ukraine to a leader in artificial intelligence, Olena Holub is using AI to advance research, improve university operations, and prepare the next generation of technology professionals.
Olena Holub's journey with Mount St. Joseph University began th more
AICB Summit highlights AI impact
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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AICB Summit highlights AI impact
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The Defense Contract Management Agency's Acquisition Insight Capability Board Summit featured three days of focused discussion on how artificial intelligence, analytics and data governance can improve acquisition insight across the enterprise. The virtual event was Aug. 11-13.
This year's theme was "From Insight to Impact: Mastering the AI-Power more
Analytics and Trading Lab Brings Wall Street to Business Row
OXFORD, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Analytics and Trading Lab Brings Wall Street to Business Row
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OXFORD, Miss. - Visitors to the University of Mississippi's Analytics and Trading Lab might think they have stepped into an alcove of a working trading floor, where analysts track markets in real time, debate investment calls and manage actual money.
The lab is home to two ambitious ventures, the future Center for Financial Futures and more
As AI Changes the Workplace, CU Denver Prepares Students to Navigate What Comes Next
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 2 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news:
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As AI Changes the Workplace, CU Denver Prepares Students to Navigate What Comes Next
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You don't need to be told twice that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the workplace. As organizations adopt new technologies, the question increasingly facing college students is not whether they will encounter AI in their careers, but how they will evaluate and use it. Now, as AI becomes more widely ado more
Association of American Publishers Oppose Renewal of Text and Data Mining Exemption Amid Market Growth and Illicit Data Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WEIL:97572976114000.0001
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 202-347-3375 www.publishers.org
September 28, 2026
Opposition of the Association of American Publishers to the Petition for Renewal of the Exemption for Text and Data Mining for Literary Works
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) more
At CMU Summit, Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Stronger Community Protections as AI Data Centers Expand Across Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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At CMU Summit, Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Stronger Community Protections as AI Data Centers Expand Across Pennsylvania
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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 2, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined community organizers, researchers, environmental advocates, labor leaders, and policymakers at Carnegie Mellon University's Community-Centered AI Infrastructure Summit to call for stronger protect more
Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards
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Six outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime faculty member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for their distinguished professional careers and service to the college. These alumni include four who were recognized as more
Barnes Center aces CCAF compliance review
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Air University posted the following news:
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Barnes Center aces CCAF compliance review
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The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education achieved a spotless review during its 2026 Compliance Requirements Visit conducted by the Community College of the Air Force on Sept. 16, 2026.
Following an on-site inspection and a rigorous audit of academic, administrative and instructional management processes, CCAF evaluators reported zero findings and four enterpri more
Campuswide conversation on AI asks, 'How are you going to shape the future?'
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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Campuswide conversation on AI asks, 'How are you going to shape the future?'
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The University of New Mexico community came together recently to discuss a topic that has rapidly become omnipresent in today's world -artificial intelligence.
The UNM AI Conversation Kickoff event on Sept. 3 brought together a wide mix of faculty, staff and students throughout the day to explore topics through presen more
Catholic University of America: Faith, Tech, and Business Leaders Explore AI's Future...and Ours
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news:
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Faith, Tech, and Business Leaders Explore AI's Future...and Ours
Oct 02, 2026
The Catholic University of America's Leonum Institute for Ethical AI and Emerging Technologies founding executive director, Taylor Black, is a builder.
He's a self-described venture architect at Microsoft - leading cross-company initiatives for the next generation of groundbreaking technologies. And he's certain that the Cat more
Competency-Based Education at CBExchange
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Competency-Based Education at CBExchange
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Marc Booker and Justin Hallock to share lessons from creating more than 5,000 competency-based education graduates in six years
University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Marc Booker, Ph.D., vice provost of Strategy, and Justin Hallock, senior director of Change Management, will present at CBExchange 2026, taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Orlando, F more
Computational tools for society's most complex challenges
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Computational tools for society's most complex challenges
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As far back as she can remember, Cathy Wu '12, MNG '13 wanted to find ways to solve problems to improve people's lives. Her parents were Taiwanese immigrants, and her father had a long commute to his job, which took him away from the family. On a tight budget, the rest of the family often stayed home on a street that was to more
Election Worker Safety & Privacy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11831) by American National Government analysts Sarah J. Eckman and Karen L. Shanton:
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Election Worker Safety and Privacy
Concerns about election workers' safety and privacy have been reported in surveys, news articles, and congressional hearings from the 2020 elections through the current election cycle. Those concerns, along with a perceived increase in politically motivat more
FAMU Builds on National Momentum With Gains in Student Success, Research, Performance and Philanthropic Support
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Builds on National Momentum With Gains in Student Success, Research, Performance and Philanthropic Support
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University continues to build momentum across key measures of institutional excellence, student success, research, operational performance and philanthropic engagement -progress recognized by the FAMU Board more
FGA Action: DOEd Urged to Fully Implement Do Not Pay System to Prevent Fraud and Improper Payments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FGA ACTION
Comments on ED-2026-OFO-2410
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid
September 24, 2026
Averel Meden, Visiting Fellow
FGA ACTION
FGA Action supports the Department of Education notice of a new matching program with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, published as "Pri more
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project: DHS Faces Opposition Over Rule Eliminating Asylum Interview Rights for Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- 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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September 28, 2026
Markwayne Mullin
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20528
Joseph B. Edlow
Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Dr.
Camp Springs, MD 20588
Re: Comment in Response to Interim Final Rule: Aff more
For This USC Engineering Junior, Every Bottleneck Is an Opportunity
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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For This USC Engineering Junior, Every Bottleneck Is an Opportunity
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Mila Mattson grew increasingly nervous as a cashier scanned the furniture and other dorm supplies she was buying at a local store earlier this month. The total kept climbing.
Then she checked her phone.
An email informed the 20-year-old USC Viterbi junior in the Daniel J. Epstein Departm more
Furman faculty, alumni pay tribute to Judy Bainbridge
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman faculty, alumni pay tribute to Judy Bainbridge
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The Post and Courier, The Greenville News and Greenville Journal have published tribute stories about beloved former Furman University professor and administrator Judy Bainbridge who died Sept. 18 just shy of her 90th birthday. Bainbridge came to Furman in 1976 and retired in 2007. She is the author of seven books and more than 500 biweekly articles more
Hatching a new breed of medicines
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news:
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Hatching a new breed of medicines
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Sam Levin and Dimi Kellari had the vision and funding for a new biotech company. But then, they hit a wall. Well, more like a city of walls-the Big Apple. Finding a location in NYC that could house a team of scientists and extensive laboratory equipment, along with the kind of specialized animal operations at the scale they required seemed like an insurmountable task.
Then, they h more
Heinrich Unveils Landmark Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, and Force Data Centers to Fully Pay for Costs They Incur
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Unveils Landmark Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, and Force Data Centers to Fully Pay for Costs They Incur
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted a virtual press conference to unveil the landmark Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, major legislation that more
Higher education needs better understanding of relationship between AI and literacy, article argues
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Higher education needs better understanding of relationship between AI and literacy, article argues
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LAWRENCE -As with most companies and enterprises, higher education is facing the same pressure to integrate artificial intelligence into its framework. But in the rush to embrace this innovation, institutions may be promoting technology for technology's sake rather than truly navigating the positive and neg more
Highlanders in the News: Week of Sept. 28, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Highlanders in the News: Week of Sept. 28, 2026
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Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a little better, we'll feature more
How technology is reshaping violence -- and what can be done about it
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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How technology is reshaping violence -- and what can be done about it
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#In Brief
* Digital technologies and generative AI are changing how violence and abuse are perpetrated, allowing harm to spread faster.
* WashU violence researchers say that many of the underlying dynamics -including power, prior exposure and social norms -are familiar.
* The new Center on Violence and Health is worki more
HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit
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HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026 - High Point University(r) students met with recruiters from more than 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.
Students also received career advice from Teena Piccione, HPU's Data Exper more
Humphrey School Dean Nisha Botchwey Becomes President of NASPAA
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news:
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Humphrey School Dean Nisha Botchwey Becomes President of NASPAA
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Nisha Botchwey, dean of the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, began her term as president of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) on Oct. 2 at the organization's 2026 Global Conference in Seattle.
NASPAA brings t more
Kennesaw State researcher earns prestigious NSF CAREER Award
KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State researcher earns prestigious NSF CAREER Award
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 2, 2026
Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of Software Engineering Nasrin Dehbozorgi has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award, one of NSF's most prestigious honors for early-career faculty. The award will support her work advancing STEM education more
KU leading partnership to develop new special education leaders across the country
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU leading partnership to develop new special education leaders across the country
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas has secured a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs to lead a new special education leadership program.
Project ALIGNS, Advancing Leadership Through Interdisciplinary Graduate Networks in Special Education, is a university consort more
Latin America Business Travel Spending Forecast to Reach $67.7 Billion USD in 2026 as Growth Accelerates Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release:
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Latin America Business Travel Spending Forecast to Reach $67.7 Billion USD in 2026 as Growth Accelerates Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures
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At GBTA LATAM Conference 2026, industry leaders examine business travel's growth, innovation, impact and resilience in the region
Business travel spending in Latin America is forecast to reach $67.7 billion USD in 2026, an in more
Lawsuit filed over unconstitutional conditions at Florida ICE facility
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Lawsuit filed over unconstitutional conditions at Florida ICE facility
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MIAMI (October 2, 2026) -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) filed a federal class action lawsuit today on behalf of people held in custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miramar Field Office, alleging that the unco more
Mason Korea's C5I Center signs MOU to advance next-generation drone and command-and-control research
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Mason Korea's C5I Center signs MOU to advance next-generation drone and command-and-control research
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The George Mason University Korea Center of Excellence in Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Cyber and Intelligence (the C5I Center) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cross Sentinel and Taekyung Electronics on September 1. The MOU establishes a collaborative research framework for n more
MC posts record retention rate, strong enrollment numbers for fall 2026
CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news:
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MC posts record retention rate, strong enrollment numbers for fall 2026
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Mississippi Christian University (MC) maintained strong enrollment numbers for fall 2026, highlighted by a record student retention rate.
MC's 85-percent retention rate - the percentage of first-year students who return for their second year - is six percentage points higher than the University's 10-year average.
"The di more
Menendez Introduces Legislation to Establish Permitting Process for Undersea Cables and Protect National Security Interests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Introduces Legislation to Establish Permitting Process for Undersea Cables and Protect National Security Interests
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026, which would streamline the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") permitting process for undersea cables while more
Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Met Warehouse dedication ceremony launches new era
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MIT formally dedicated its newly transformed Met Warehouse (Building W41) on Wednesday, in an energetic evening ceremony heralding the start of a new era for the practice of design on campus.
The ceremony highlighted "the essential vision of the Met: connecting people, disciplines, and ideas, and inviting everyone to see where t more
Miami assistant professor is 30 Under 30 selection by Society of Manufacturing Engineers
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami assistant professor is 30 Under 30 selection by Society of Manufacturing Engineers
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Growing up in northeastern Ohio, Clayton Cooper wondered why his father was such an early riser.
At 4:30 a.m., Carl Cooper would get out of bed, ready to start the day at the General Motors plant in Lordstown. He did a little bit of everything there, Clayton Cooper said, from working in the van plant to later serving as a paint more
MIT: Documenting the tech worker movement
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Documenting the tech worker movement
Writing as a participant and researcher, PhD student JS Tan SM '22 has co-authored a new book about the rise of tech worker protests and the employer backlash that followed.
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Despite the "dot-com crash" in 2000, the tech industry remained an attractive career destination for many who believed technology represented the future. The digital age more
New resource: Commercial Lending Guide now available
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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New resource: Commercial Lending Guide now available
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A new resource available to America's Credit Unions members provides an overview of what credit unions need to know if involved in commercial lending. The Commercial Lending Guide is available in the Compliance Library.
NCUA has multiple regulations for federally insured credit unions that impose principles-based requirements, i more
NMSU's Hunt Center launches AI initiative to strengthen Borderplex entrepreneurship ecosystem
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU's Hunt Center launches AI initiative to strengthen Borderplex entrepreneurship ecosystem
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WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu
SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu
The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is launching a new regional initiative to help entrepreneurship-support organizations across the Borderplex bui more
Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act to Protect Americans' Right to Privacy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders, Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act to Protect Americans' Right to Privacy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) released the Ban Flock Act, legislation to put an end to the rise in AI-powered surveillance cameras that track Americans across the country. The Ban Flock Act wou more
Online Career Resources at Your Fingertips
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Online Career Resources at Your Fingertips
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Many people enroll in an online degree program to earn more money, advance in their careers, or change careers altogether. While enrolled in one of ETSU's 85+ online programs, you can benefit from the career resources and support available through the ETSU Career Services office. While you are creating or strengthening your academic foundation, this more
Peters Introduces Legislation to Protect Life Science Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Peters Introduces Legislation to Protect Life Science Infrastructure
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Despite its growing significance to national security and the economy, the federal government does not adequately protect biotechnology infrastructure or sensitive biological data.
Washington, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), as well as U.S. Senators Todd more
Punch Cards and Paintbrushes: The Many Lives of Otis College's Ahmanson Hall
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- Otis College of Art and Design posted the following news:
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Punch Cards and Paintbrushes: The Many Lives of Otis College's Ahmanson Hall
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#IBM built the mid-century landmark to sell computers during the space race. Otis transformed it into an incubator for creativity. More than 60 years after its construction, the structure is still learning new tricks.
#Moving Day
It rained. Of course it rained.
Over winter break in the final weeks of 1996, Otis Co more
Read More about 'Garden with confidence' with student-developed app
AMES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Read More about 'Garden with confidence' with student-developed app
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By Whitney Baxter
Mary Staudt wants to encourage more people to start gardening and help them feel confident doing so.
The upcoming launch of her AI-powered gardening app, CultivAIte, brings her a big step closer to that goal.
"The inspiration for this app came from my own struggles with my garden," said more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaac and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a top destination more
Rice researchers to use NASA AI model to improve hurricane risk estimates
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researchers to use NASA AI model to improve hurricane risk estimates
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Rice University researchers Avantika Gori and Guha Balakrishnan are developing an open-source tool using NASA's artificial intelligence weather and climate model Prithvi-WxC to simulate thousands of potential tropical cyclones and better estimate hurricane hazards and insurance risk.
The project, titled "Leveraging Large Earth Foundat more
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act to Protect Americans' Right to Privacy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act to Protect Americans' Right to Privacy
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today released the Ban Flock Act, legislation to put an end to the rise in AI-powered surveillance cameras that track Americans across the country. The Ban Flock Act would prohibit federal a more
SDSU robotics professor's research explores topics from Apple to apples
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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SDSU robotics professor's research explores topics from Apple to apples
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Shabbir Ahmed, an assistant professor of artificial intelligence and robotics in South Dakota State University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, is working on two projects funded by the National Science Foundation.
The first NSF grant, related to the Apple devices you may own, led to a recent publication in a presti more
Seven new faculty members bring wide-ranging expertise to UW Tacoma
TACOMA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- University of Washington-Tacoma posted the following news:
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Seven new faculty members bring wide-ranging expertise to UW Tacoma
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From responsible AI use to preventing common infections, this year's new faculty members are tackling questions that matter to our community and beyond.
We're excited to welcome a diverse group of scholars and educators to UW Tacoma. They offer fresh perspectives for the classroom, expanded opportunities for students and stronge more
South County Health becomes first health system in Rhode Island to join Mayo Clinic Care Network
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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South County Health becomes first health system in Rhode Island to join Mayo Clinic Care Network
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WAKEFIELD, R.I., and ROCHESTER, Minn. -South County Health (SCH) and Mayo Clinic today announced SCH has become the first healthcare organization in Rhode Island to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare organizations carefully vetted by Mayo Clin more
SREB Presents 2026 Jack Hill Champion of Education Award to Alabama Representative Terri Collins
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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SREB Presents 2026 Jack Hill Champion of Education Award to Alabama Representative Terri Collins
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SREB News Release
ATLANTA - The Southern Regional Education Board presented the 2026 Jack Hill Champion of Education Award to Terri Collins, member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 8th District, at this year's SREB Legislative Advisory Council meeting more
Student researches potential link between inmates' literacy, crime severity
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Student researches potential link between inmates' literacy, crime severity
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Mercer University student Addie White had a question. Is there a connection between the severity of a crime someone commits and that person's reading level?
She went to the jail to find out.
Her work, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Paul Atandoh, Ph.D., has led to presentations locally and nationally, as well as a job at th more
Synapstak: FDA Guidance on Architectural Risk Controls for Generative AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874
Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback (CDRH, August 2026)
Submitted by: Nicholas P M (Nik) Baker, Chartered FCIPD
Organisation: Synapstak Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Submitted to: Dockets Management Staff more
Tech Associations Present Semiconductor and Industrial Machinery Tariff Concerns in White House Letter
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Tech Associations Present Semiconductor and Industrial Machinery Tariff Concerns in White House Letter
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association joined 4 other tech trade associations in a letter to President Trump on how his proposed 232 tariffs on semiconductors, robots, and industrial machinery, most of which come from more
U.S. Naval War College Hosts Conference on AI in Wargaming
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 2 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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U.S. Naval War College Hosts Conference on AI in Wargaming
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NEWPORT, R.I.-The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the first conference on AI in analytical wargaming at its Newport, Rhode Island, campus on Sept. 29-30, 2026.
The inaugural conference, titled: "State of the Field: AI in Analytical Wargaming" aimed to assess the inventory of current, possible, and desirable AI interventions, take record of more
UNCP Computer Science Program Earns ABET Accreditation
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Computer Science Program Earns ABET Accreditation
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UNC Pembroke's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program has earned initial accreditation from ABET's Computing Accreditation Commission, providing independent recognition of the program's quality and rigor as it prepares students for careers and advanced study in computing.
The accreditation, which extends through Sep more
University of Lynchburg AI Garage prepares business students to solve real-world problems with agentic AI
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news:
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University of Lynchburg AI Garage prepares business students to solve real-world problems with agentic AI
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The rapidly expanding capabilities and applications of AI has created a new frontier in higher education. As it is more widely integrated into industry and becoming a highly desired skill, universities are faced with finding effective and ethical ways of teaching the technology and preparing the more
Veterans EZ Info Urges SBA to Adopt Updated Small Business Size Standards to Support Federal IT Growth and Competition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VetsEZ Comments | RIN 3245-AI67 | Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | Page 1
September 29, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator, Office of Industrial Base Resilience & Contracting
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards, RIN 3245-A more
Welcome With Dignity Campaign Urges DHS to Revoke Rule Eliminating Non-Adversarial Asylum Interviews
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Brett H. Lassen
Chief, Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re: CIS No. 2851-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0199 (RIN 1615-AD18) Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview
Dear Chief more
Mount Sinai and Hasso Plattner Institute Launch International Graduate Student Exchange Program to Advance Digital Health and AI Innovation
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai and Hasso Plattner Institute Launch International Graduate Student Exchange Program to Advance Digital Health and AI Innovation
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The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI) are expanding their academic collaboration in digital health through the launch of a new graduate student exchange program offered throu more
Murphy, Hawley Announce Breakthrough Bipartisan Legislation to Force AI Developers to Prioritize Safety or Face Prison Time
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Murphy, Hawley Announce Breakthrough Bipartisan Legislation to Force AI Developers to Prioritize Safety or Face Prison Time
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced bipartisan legislation to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) agent operators and developers are held liable for hacking incidents. AI agents are hacking into public websites, n more
Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press Big Tech CEOs on Social Media Platforms' Efforts to Combat Election Disinformation Amid Trump Admin Election Attacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press Big Tech CEOs on Social Media Platforms' Efforts to Combat Election Disinformation Amid Trump Admin Election Attacks
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"Platforms that condone, support, or advance efforts to disenfranchise U.S. voters will be scrutinized and held accountable, including through oversight and potential legislation"
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (bot more
Seton Hall University Hosts CIO Roundtable on AI Governance
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall University Hosts CIO Roundtable on AI Governance
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Seton Hall University's Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, in collaboration with the NJ Society for Information Management (SIM), hosted the 5th CIO Roundtable on September 25, 2026, focusing on "AI Governance in Action."
Seton Hall continues to take proactive steps to address the rapid evolution of artificial intell more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Probes Big Tech Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements to Prevent Local Officials From Discussing Data Center Projects With Constituents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin Probes Big Tech's Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements to Prevent Local Officials From Discussing Data Center Projects With Constituents
Raskin Demands Answers from Amazon, Google, Meta and Oracle Over Their Use of Secrecy Agreements That Gag Government Officials and Keep Americans in the Dark About Consequences of Data Cen more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Air Force MQ-9A Reaper - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13318) by defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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Air Force MQ-9A Reaper: Background and Issues for Congress
The MQ-9A Reaper is a multi-role uncrewed aircraft system (UAS, or drone) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Within the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), the Air Force operates the greatest number of Reapers; the Air Nat more
China Primer - Human Rights Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Sept. 21, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: Human Rights
Overview
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) party-state is an increasingly repressive authoritarian regime that has engaged in widespread human rights abuses. The party-state is dominated by Xi Jinping, who became Com more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) on Sept. 22, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence and Asian trade and finance affairs specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are more
Citizenship & Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11806) on Sept. 22, 2026, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut.
Here are excerpts:
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Citizenship and Immigration Statuses of the U.S. Foreign-Born Population
The U.S. foreign-born population consists of individuals living in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth. In 2024, according to the American Community Survey (ACS), an estimated 50.2 million for more
Colombia's 2026 Elections - Implications for U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12689) by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke:
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Colombia's 2026 Elections: Implications for U.S. Relations
On August 7, 2026, right-wing political outsider and former criminal defense lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated to a four-year presidential term, succeeding Gustavo Petro of the Historic Pact (PH), Colombia's first left-wing president. more
Debt Limit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10292) on Sept. 21, 2026, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen.
Here are excerpts:
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The Debt Limit
Overview
The debt limit places a statutory constraint on the amount of money that Treasury may borrow to fund federal operations. The debt limit was increased by $5.0 trillion, to $41.1 trillion, in July 2025 by P.L. 119-21. This In Focus provides backgroun more
Defense Contractors, Data Rights & the "Right to Repair" Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13320) by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey and defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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Defense Contractors, Data Rights, and the "Right to Repair"
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) often relies on private contractors to support its mission. (DOD is using a "secondary Department of War designation" under Executive Order 14347.) DOD works with these contractors more
Defense Primer - Statutory Military Readiness Reporting Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12240) on Sept. 22, 2026, by section research manager Michael J. Vassalotti:
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Defense Primer: Statutory Military Readiness Reporting
Military readiness (or readiness) is a key defense concept upon which Congress has relied to make a wide array of national security decisions (e.g., regarding active and reserve component end strength and major defense acquisition programs). more
Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates & Revenues of Increasing 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13321) by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Estimated Effects on Effective Tax Rates and Revenues of Increasing the 199A Deduction for Pass-Through Businesses
Under Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), owners of pass-through businesses are eligible to claim a deduction of up to 20% of a firm's qualified business income, subject to ce more
Farm Bill Primer - Overview & Status Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12047) by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke and agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist Megan Stubbs.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Bill Primer: Overview and Status
A farm bill is a collection of laws and changes to laws that authorize, reauthorize, or amend various food, agriculture, and rural policies. Congress has passed farm bills about ev more
Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto V. Durnell Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11483) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Jason O. Heflin:
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Federal Preemption of State Pesticide Failure-to-Warn Claims After Monsanto v. Durnell
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal law regulating the sale and use of pesticides, including herbicides. FIFRA prohibits the sale or distribution in the United St more
Federal Role in Elections Policy - Selected Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13316) on Sept. 21, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Role in Elections Policy: Selected Recent Developments
More than 20 federal agencies play roles in federal campaigns and elections policy. Many of those roles are based primarily in statutory authority granted by Congress. Policy actions, such as executive ord more
Federal Wiretaps & the Fourth Amendment Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13317) on Sept. 21, 2026, by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington:
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Federal Wiretaps and the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, generally requiring that law enforcement obtain a warrant from a neutral and detached magistrate upon a showing of probable cause. In 1928, the Supreme Court determined in Olmstead v. United S more
International Agreements & Non-binding Instruments - Case-Zablocki Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11403) on Sept. 22, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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International Agreements and Non-binding Instruments: The Case-Zablocki Act (Case Act)
In the early 1970s, Congress passed legislation to address concerns that Presidents were increasingly bypassing the Article II treaty process by using executive agreements to make international legal commitments for t more
Private Investments & Insurance Companies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13319) by financial economics specialists Eva Su and Baird Webel.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investments and Insurance Companies
Private investments' involvement in the insurance industry often takes two forms: (1) private equity (PE) ownership of insurers and (2) insurance company holdings of private investment assets. Rapid growth in these activities and their associa more
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 - Potential Implications for Title IX Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11484) by legislative attorneys Jared P. Cole and Whitney K. Novak:
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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Potential Implications for Title IX
Calls from stakeholders for federal legislation regulating intercollegiate athletics have increased during a period of significant change in intercollegiate sports. Intercollegiate athletics regulators have faced uncertaint more
SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12740) on Sept. 21, 2026, by public finance specialist Anthony A. Cilluffo and small business and economic development policy analyst R. Corinne Blackford:
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SBA's Proposed Expansion of Small Business Program Eligibility
Overview
In a proposed rule announced August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (SBA) set new size standards for defining firm size while simulta more
U.S. Space Academy Proposal - Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12739) on Sept. 21, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and science and technology policy analyst Rachel Lindbergh:
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U.S. Space Academy Proposal: Considerations for Congress
On August 28, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14423 establishing a Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, to be chaired by the Administrator more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on Sept. 21, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol:
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The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro
Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons o more
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements & Tariff Negotiations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11120) on Sept. 22, 2026, by international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Trade Agreements and Tariff Negotiations
The United States and Japan have been close economic partners, though they do not have a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). Since 2020, the countries have entered more
Congress, the Judiciary & Federal Court Procedure Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11557) on Sept. 16, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe.
Here are excerpts:
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Congress, the Judiciary and Federal Court Procedure
Court procedural rules control how parties present their cases in court and how courts decide them. These rules play a key role in litigation - a party's case may succeed or fail based not only on the merits of their substantive claim more
EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11482) on Sept. 15, 2026, by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber:
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EEOC's Proposed Changes to the Federal-Sector Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint Process
Congress has taken an active interest in the operation of equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws in the executive branch, periodically legislating to manage and gather information about how those laws app more
Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on Sept. 16, 2026, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
Here are excerpts:
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Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers a more
Health Insurance Exchanges - Sources for Enrollment Data Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12736) on Sept. 16, 2026.
The white paper is written by health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg and senior research librarians Angela Napili and Kate M. Costin.
Here are excerpts:
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Health Insurance Exchanges: Sources for Enrollment Data
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, as amended), exchanges (sometimes called marketplaces) hav more
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims - Brief Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11365) on Sept. 16, 2026, by supervisory attorney Jonathan M. Gaffney:
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: A Brief Introduction
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) provides the exclusive forum for veterans and other claimants, such as veterans' surviving spouses, to appeal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) decisions denying various veterans more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Sept. 16, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agre more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) on Sept. 15, 2026, by science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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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 re more
Farm Credit Administration & Its Board Members Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10767) on Sept. 17, 2026, by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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Farm Credit Administration and Its Board Members
Overview
Congress oversees the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), which is the federal financial regulator responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions and the Federal Agricultural Mortga more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during th more
Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13313) on Sept. 15, 2026, by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno:
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An Overview of H.R. 3633, the CLARITY Act (Senator Lummis Draft)
On September 14, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis published updated draft text for an amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) on her office's website. The House passed its vers more
Poverty in 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12737) on Sept. 17, 2026, by social policy analyst Joseph Dalaker.
Here are excerpts:
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Poverty in 2025
The official poverty rate in the United States, or percentage of people who live in poverty, fell to 10.2% in 2025, down from 10.7% the previous year. In 2025, 34.5 million people lived in poverty, down 1.5 million from the previous year.
This decline in the national of more
Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on Sept. 17, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Since 2025, President Trump has modified existing steel and aluminum tariffs, imposed since 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862). Section 232 authorizes the President to impose trade more
Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Sept. 15, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming
The naming or renaming of geographic features (e.g., mountains, lakes, streams) for federal usage is the responsibility of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN). However, in certain instances, the P more
U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Sept. 17, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea Bilateral Trade Relations
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea, ROK), a U.S. ally since 1953, is one of the United States' most important economic partners in Asia. It is the eighth-largest U.S. goods trading p more
Updates on Litigation Over IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on Sept. 17, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
In 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (information-sharing agreement) to establish proc more
Expedited Removal of Aliens - Introduction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11357) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Expedited Removal of Aliens: An Introduction
Aliens who do not meet certain requirements to enter or be present in the United States may be subject to removal. Federal immigration laws establish different removal processes for different categories of aliens. Most aliens apprehended within the interior of the United States a more
IRS Direct File Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez:
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The IRS Direct File Program
The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su more
Russia-North Korea Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12760).
The white paper is written by Russian and European affairs analyst Andrew S. Bowen, Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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Russia-North Korea Relations
Overview
Since 2022, the Russian Federation (Russia) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea) have expanded and deepened their r more
Selected Federal Legislation on Search & Seizure Authority Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13315) on Sept. 17, 2026.
The white paper is written by supervisory attorney Tamsin G. Harrington and legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Andreas Kuersten:
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Selected Federal Legislation on Search and Seizure Authority
The Fourth Amendment protects the "right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches more
South Korea - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10165).
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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South Korea: Background and U.S. Relations
Overview
South Korea (officially the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is one of the United States' most important strategic and economic pa more
U.N. Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10464) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield and foreign policy legislation specialist Matthew C. Weed.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Congressional Representatives to the UN General Assembly
The annual session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly is held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The President generally (but not always) ap more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
4 Organizations Urge USDA to Strengthen Wetland Protections and Ensure Accurate Mapping
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Amigos Bravos; Gila Resources Information Project; Western Environmental Law Center; New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light
September 28, 2026
Jason Outlaw
202-720-7838
jason.outlaw@usda.gov
Office of the Secretary, USDA
Public Comments Processing
Attention: National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Cons more
AFSCME Council 65 Urges OHS to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Regulation Changes Over Threats to Service Quality and Workforce Stability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Lizbeth Casco White
Director
Office of Head Start
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Director White:
AFSCME Council 65 is pleased to respond to the Office of Head Start (OHS) on its proposed rule drastically modifying the Head Start P more
Alan Lescht & Associates: EEOC Proposed Rule Changes to Federal Sector EEO Complaint Process Draw Criticism Over Resource and Effectiveness Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
* Admitted to practice only in Maryland. Practicing in the District of Columbia under the direct supervision of Alan Lescht, a member of the D.C. Bar, pursuant to D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 49(c)(8).
1825 K S T., NW, S TE 750, W ASH., DC 20006 | WWW.DCEMPLOYMENTATTORNEY.COM
September 27, 2026
Comment Equal Employment Oppo more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Advocates for Regulatory Flexibility to Accelerate Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1050 K ST, NW | 6th Floor | Washington, DC 20001 |
autosinnovate.org
September 30, 2026
Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington DC, 20590
RE: Temporary Exemption from Motor Vehicle Safety and Bumper Standards Interim Final Rule [Docket more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Opposes Expansion of Vehicle Data Access Exemption During Renewal Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MITCHELL SILBERBERG & KNUPP LLP
A LAW PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS
Lucy Holmes Plovnick Partner (202) 355-7918 Phone lhp@msk.com
1818 N Street, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-2406 Phone: (202) 355-7900 Fax: (202) 355-7899 Website: WWW.MSK.COM
September 28, 2026
Emily Chapuis
General Counsel and more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Urges NHTSA to Streamline Autonomous Vehicle Exemptions Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1050 K ST, NW | 6th Floor | Washington, DC 20001 |
autosinnovate.org
September 30, 2026
Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington DC, 20590
RE: AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance [Docket No. NHTSA 2026-155 more
Alliance for International Exchange: U.S. Department of State Faces Criticism Over Proposed Changes to Exchange Visitor Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1828 L STREET, NW, SUITE 1150 | WASHINGTON, DC 20036 | alliance-exchange.org
September 24, 2026
Ms. Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Private Sector Exchange
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20522
RE: Comments in r more
Altovector Technologies Opposes Proposed SBA Size Standard Changes Citing Risks to Small Business Entry and Competition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ALTOVECTOR TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Comment on SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67 | Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | September 23, 2026
Altovector Technologies LLC is an Austin, Texas-based, woman-owned enterprise technology consulting firm focused on public-sector modernization, systems integration, cloud, identi more
American Brain Coalition: FDA Urged to Establish Standards for Responsible Use and Access of Psychedelic Therapies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Michael Davis, MD, PhD
Acting Director
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
Re: Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments; Docket No. FDA-2026 more
American Council on Education Urges State Department to Withdraw Proposed Changes to J-1 Visa Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange U.S. Department of State SA-5, 5th Floor 2200 C Street NW Washington, DC 20522
RE: Docket ID: DOS-2026-0859
Dear Deputy Assistant Secretary Pasini,
On behalf of the American Council on Education (ACE) and the undersigned higher educ more
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Urges Office of Head Start to Withdraw Proposed Head Start Standards Rollback Over Threats to Program Quality and Workforce
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Lizbeth Casco White
Director
Office of Head Start
330 C Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Submitted via regulations.gov.
Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs; RIN 0970-AD30
Dear Director White:
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is pleased to resp more
American Tunaboat Association Calls for Risk-Based Approach to Marine Mammal Protection Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2535 Kettner Ave. Suite 1A2 San Diego, CA 92101 ContactATA@atatuna.com
September 28, 2026
Ms. Julia Goss
Foreign Affairs Specialist
Office of International Affairs, Trade, and Commerce
1315 East-West Hwy.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
ATTN: MMPA Fish Import Provisions, NMFS, F/IA
Dear Ms. Goss:
The following comm more
Association for Competitive Technology Urges Copyright Office to Maintain Narrow, Evidence-Based Exemptions to Section 1201
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
The Honorable Shira Perlmutter
Register of Copyrights and Director
U.S. Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20559
Re: Comments of the Association for Competitive Technology Tenth Triennial Section 1201 Proceeding, 2027 Cycle (Docket No. 2026-4)
The Assoc more
Association of American Publishers Oppose Renewal of Text and Data Mining Exemption Amid Market Growth and Illicit Data Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WEIL:97572976114000.0001
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 202-347-3375 www.publishers.org
September 28, 2026
Opposition of the Association of American Publishers to the Petition for Renewal of the Exemption for Text and Data Mining for Literary Works
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) more
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities Urges Clarification and Proportional Penalties in Exchange Visitor Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1220 L St, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4018 | 202.478.6040 | www.aplu.org
September 30, 2026
Rebecca Pasini, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange
U.S. Department of State,
SA-5, 2200 C Street NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20522
RE: Exchange Visitor Program-Termination of Program Participat more
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project: DHS Faces Legal and Human Rights Challenges Over Proposed Asylum Interview Elimination
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0199, Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview (CIS No. 2851-26; RIN 1615-AD18; 91 Fed. Reg. 47,101)
Dear Chief Good:
The more
AuPairCare Urges Department to Maintain Flexible Extension Timelines and Clarify Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
World Headquarters | 455 Market Street, Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94105 | +1 800.428.7247 | www.aupaircare.com
Ms. Rebecca A. Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20522 more
Bioforcetech Urges EPA to Recognize Pyrolysis and Material Reuse as Alternatives to Incineration and Land Application in PFAS Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENT ON EPA PFAS GUIDANCE
September 28, 2026
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509
Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids
To Whom It May Concern:
Bioforcetech Corporation (BFT) is a US-based technology company that designs and commercializ more
Blade Enterprises Calls for FMCSA to Improve ELD Record Access and Transition Protections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Blade Enterprises LLC | FMCSA-2021-0054
Page 1
PETITION FOR RULEMAKING
September 28, 2026
Docket FMCSA-2021-0054
Submitted under 49 CFR Sec. 389.31
Administrator
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re: ELD record portability and carrier transition protecti more
Center for Biological Diversity Criticizes EPA Pesticide Innovation Challenge Over Legal and Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862
Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC)
(28221T)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation; Notice of Availability - more
Center for Democracy & Technology Warns Department of Education on Privacy Risks in Data Sharing With Do Not Pay Initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 24, 2026
To: Department of Education
Attention: Docket Number 2026-17297
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits this comment on the Department of Education (ED) sharing data with the Do Not Pay initiative housed within the Department of Treasury. CDT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizat more
Center for Gender & Refugee Studies: U.S. Immigration Agency Faces Legal Challenges Over Proposed Rule to Deny Asylum Without Interview
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
200 McAllister Street | San Francisco, CA 94102 | https://cgrs.uclawsf.edu
September 28, 2026
Via Federal e-Rulemaking Portal,
https://www.regulations.gov
Mr. Brett Lasson
Chief, Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re:
CIS No. 2851-26 more
Chlorine Panel of the American Chemistry Council: EPA Urged to Reassess Risk Evaluation of 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Following Court and Advisory Committee Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Matthew Lloyd
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment, 91
Fede more
Civil Service Strong Urges OPM to Withdraw Employee Accountability Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Scott Kupor, Director
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20415
Subject: Supplemental Comment on the Office of Personnel Managament's proposed rule, Promoting Employee Accountability, 91 Fed. Reg. 40444 (July 2, 2026); Reopening, 91 Fed. Reg. 58,387 (Sept. 15, 2026), R more
Colorado Health Foundation Urges Census Bureau to Retain Complete Population Counts and Demographic Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
RE: Comments on Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Cri more
Consumer Bankers Association Urges Durable Consistent and Clear Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
September 29, 2026
Chief Counsel's Office
Attention: Comment Processing
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street, SW, Suite 3E-218
Washington, DC 20219
Via Email:
regs.comments@occ.treas.gov
Executive Secretary
Attention: Comments
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street NW
Washing more
CropLife America Urges EPA to Maintain Confidence in Pesticide Safety Standards for Crop Desiccation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CLA Comments EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862
Page 1 of 3
September 29th, 2026
Elizabeth Vizard
Immediate Office
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Request for Information EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 Innovation Challenge seeking Alternatives to Conventional more
CyberCabbie Fleet Operations: NHTSA Urged to Recognize Independent Fleet Operators in Automated Vehicle Deployment Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CyberCabbie Fleet Operations LLC . Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552
CYBERCABBIE FLEET OPERATIONS LLC
Comments to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1552
91 Fed. Reg. 48,485 (July 31, 2026)
AV Framework Updates and Request for Comments on Interim Guidance
September 29, 2026
To the Nation more
Deschutes River Alliance Opposes EPA Proposed Changes to Clean Water Act Over Scientific and Regulatory Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Deschutes River Alliance is a 501(c)(3) science-based advocacy NGO. The water quality standards we persistently have asked the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to uphold in the Deschutes River Basin ultimately depend on provisions specifically laid out in the federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
The DRA oppos more
Ducks Unlimited Supports Proposed Revisions to Conservation Practice Standards to Enhance Habitat Connectivity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. NRCS-2026-0100
Sept 28, 2026
Mr. Colton L. Buckley
Chief - Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue,
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices
Dear Chief Buckley,
On behalf of Ducks Unlimited more
Entertainment Software Association Rejects Petition to Modify Existing Noncommercial Video Exemption in Triennial Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE Washington, D.C.
In the Matter of: Tenth Triennial Rulemaking Proceedings Under Section 1201 of Title 17, 2027 Cycle
Docket No. 2026-4
COMMENT REGARDING A PETITION BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR TRANSFORMATIVE WORKS TO RENEW AN EXISTING EXEMPTION UNDER 17 U.S.C. Sec. 1201 A.
COMMENTER I more
Entertainment Software Association Supports Renewal of Medical Device Software Exemption But Oppose Proposed Modifications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT OFFICE Washington, D.C.
In the Matter of: Tenth Triennial Rulemaking Proceedings Under Section 1201 of Title 17, 2027 Cycle
Docket No. 2026-4
COMMENT REGARDING A PETITION BY MARSHALL R. SHANNON TO RENEW AN EXISTING EXEMPTION UNDER 17 U.S.C. Sec. 1201 A.
COMMENTER INFORMATION
The Ent more
Environmental Studies Professor Jury Urges U.S. Forest Service to Preserve Roadless Rule to Protect Wilderness and Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Secretary Brook Rollins
US Department of Agriculture
RE: Roadless Area Draft EIS
Secretary Rollins,
As a college-level professor of Environmental Studies in Colorado and California and former employee of the Forest Service, BLM, and National Park Service I am well versed in federal public land managem more
Feeding the Carolinas Warns SNAP Demonstration Project Could Increase Administrative Costs and Limit Food Choices for South Carolina Neighbors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Food and Nutrition Administration
US Department of Agriculture
Re: Docket No. FNA-2026-0311, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of South Carolina SNAP Demonstration Project (91 FR 58410, published September 15, 2026)
To the Food and Nutrition Administration:
I am submitting this comment more
FGA Action: DOEd Urged to Fully Implement Do Not Pay System to Prevent Fraud and Improper Payments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
FGA ACTION
Comments on ED-2026-OFO-2410
U.S. Department of Education
Federal Student Aid
September 24, 2026
Averel Meden, Visiting Fellow
FGA ACTION
FGA Action supports the Department of Education notice of a new matching program with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, published as "Pri more
Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project: DHS Faces Opposition Over Rule Eliminating Asylum Interview Rights for Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
September 28, 2026
Markwayne Mullin
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20528
Joseph B. Edlow
Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
5900 Capital Gateway Dr.
Camp Springs, MD 20588
Re: Comment in Response to Interim Final Rule: Aff more
Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank Urges USDA to Halt Nevada SNAP Purchase Restrictions Amid Operational and Fiscal Challenges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Ms. Shiela Corley
Acting Administrator
Food and Nutrition Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nevada Demonstration Project
Dear Ms. Corley:
On behalf of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Three Square Food Bank, plea more
Intealth Urges Flexibility and Strengthened Oversight in J-1 Physician Visa Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Ms. Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Private Sector Exchange
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW Washington, DC 20522
Re: Comments on RIN 1400-AF23, Docket No. DOS-2026-0859
Dear Secretary Rubio:
On behalf of Intealt more
International Medical Graduate Taskforce Urges State Dept. to Protect J-1 Physician Status to Address US Healthcare Shortage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- 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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September 29, 2025
DOS-2026-0859
Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange
U.S. Department of State, SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522
Re: Comments on Proposed Regulation, "Exchange Visitor Program - Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Pro more
Kaiva Corp. Raises Concerns Over NAICS Code Changes Impacting 8(a) Program Participation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P EO P LE. PA RT NE R SH I P S. PE R FO RM A NC E.
A PORTFOLIO OF TRIBAL 8(a) COMPANIES
September 29, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Washington, DC 20002
Kaiva Corporation
Cameron Ec more
League to Save Lake Tahoe Urges Forest Service to Maintain Roadless Protections to Safeguard Lake Tahoe Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Tom Schultz
Chief, U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Comments on Docket No. FS-2026-16965, Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Dear Chief Sch more
Legal Aid Society Opposes EOIR's Proposed Sanctions Rule for Immigration Court Contempt
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
199 Water Street
New York, NY 10038
(212) 577-3300
https://www.legalaidnyc.org/
Alan Levine
President
Lynn K. Neuner
Chairperson of the Board
Twyla Carter
Attorney-in-Chief
Chief Executive Officer
Adriene L. Holder
Chief Attorney
Civil Practice
Deborah Lee
Attorney-in-Charge
Immigration Law Un more
LinkMind Foundation Urges EPA to Maintain Worker Protections in 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- 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 Draft Risk Evaluation for 1,1,2-Trichloroethane (Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0421)
I. Introduction
The LinkMind Foundation submits this comment on EPA's draft risk evaluation for 1,1,2-trichloroethane (CASRN 79-00-5) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), published in the Federal Register on Jul more
LULAC Urges Reforms to Ensure Fair Access and Implementation of First Step Act Time Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Domingo Garcia
Immediate Past President
Maggie Rivera
Treasurer
Gerardo Suarez
Yo more
Managed Funds Association Urges CFTC to Maintain Weekly Commitment of Traders Reports to Protect Confidentiality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.MFAalts.org
New York
600 Lexington Ave
17th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Washington, DC
1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Suite 350
Washington, DC 20004
Brussels
Rond Point Schuman 11
1040 Brussels, Belgium
London
131-151 Great Titchfield Street
London W1W 5BB
United Kingdom
September 21, 2026
Christ more
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Urges EPA to Revise Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids and Emphasizes Practical Risk Reduction Strategies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago 100 EAST ERIE STREET
John P. Murray, P.E.
Executive Director
312.751.7900
john.murray@mwrd.org
Ms. Tess Richman
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611-3154
Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsyl more
Montana Food Bank Network Urges USDA to Halt SNAP Purchase Restrictions Amid Operational and Fiscal Challenges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Ms. Shiela Corley
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Montana Demonstration Project
Dear Ms. Corley:
On behalf of Montana Food Bank Network, please accept these comments on the United S more
NAFSA - Association of International Educators Urges State Dept. to Retain Willfulness Standard and Clarify Reinstatement Procedures in Proposed Exchange Visitor Program Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
1425 K Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005-4175 USA
Telephone: 1.202.737.3699
Fax: 1.202.737.3657
Web: nafsa.org
September 28, 2026
Ms. Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Private Sector Exchange
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Depar more
National Nurses United Opposes Federal Rule Removal of Employee Selection Guidelines Citing Risks to Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 25, 2026
Scott Kupor, Director
Office of Personnel Management
1900 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20415
RE: Removal of References to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures in Federal Personnel Regulations, Docket No. OPM-2026-0595-0001, RIN 3206-AP20, 91 Fed. Reg. 48,234 (July 31, 2026)
Dear more
National Postdoctoral Association Raises Concerns Over Proposed Immigration Rule Changes Threatening Research Stability
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4701 Sangamore Rd.
Suite 100n, #6043
Bethesda, MD 20816
Office 301.984.4800
Rebecca Pasini
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange
U.S. Department of State, SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20522
RE: Docket ID: DOS-2026-0859, Exchange Visitor Program-Termination of Program Parti more
National Potato Council Urges EPA to Recognize Critical Role of Chemical Desiccation and Support Innovation in Harvest Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL
50 F Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 682-9456 phone
www.nationalpotatocouncil.org
September 30, 2026
Douglas M. Troutman
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC more
National Wildlife Federation: USDA's Wetland Certification Policy Reversed Amid Legal Challenges Over Inaccurate Determinations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 300
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
(970) 703-6060
By appointment only
September 28, 2026
Public Comments Processing
Attention: National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Comments on more
Nuclear Energy Institute Urges NRC to Expand Risk Metrics Guidance to Cover All Reactor Types and Emphasize Prevention
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jon Facemire
Director, New Nuclear
Phone: 202.256.0190
Email: jwf@nei.org
September 18, 2026
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Mail Stop: TWFN-5-A85
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Attn: Guidance and Publications Branch
Subject: NEI Comments on DG-1443, Proposed more
Nuclear Energy Institute: NRC Draft Guidance on Risk-Informed Decision-Making Receives Industry Comments to Clarify Scope and Methodologies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Phone: 202.256.0190
Email: jwf@nei.org
Jon Facemire
Director, New Nuclear
September 18, 2026
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Guidance and Publications Branch
Subject: NEI Comments on Draft Interim Staff Guidance OAR/DARP-ISG-2026-XX, more
Nuclear Energy Institute: NRC Draft Regulatory Guide on Chemical Hazards in Nuclear Licensing Receives Industry Feedback
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Alison Hahn Senior Director, New Nuclear
Phone: 202.468.8078
Email: akh@nei.org
September 18, 2026
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
Mail Stop: TWFN-5-A85
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Guidance and Publications Branch
Subject: NEI Comments on DG-1444, propo more
Ohio State University Soil Health Professor Ippolito: NRCS Urged to Recognize Municipal Biosolids as Soil Carbon Amendment in Conservation Practice Standards
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
School of Environment and Natural Resources
210 Kottman Hall
2021 Coffey Rd.
Columbus, OH 43210-1085
614-292-4723 Phone
Ippolito.38@osu.edu
https://senr.osu.edu/our-people/jim-ippolitosenr.osu.edu
9/25/2026
Public Comment Processing
Natural Resources more
Organized Village of Kasaan Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule Over Cultural and Subsistence Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Organized Village of Kasaan
PH: 907- 401-4273
Email: ovk@kasaan.org
Website: www.kasaan.org
102 Copper Crescent Drive Kasaan, Alaska 99950
P.O. Box KXA 26 Kasaan, Alaska 99950
1
Sept 29, 2026
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
United States Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washingto more
Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper Urges EPA to Withdraw Draft Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids and Finalize Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29th, 2026
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004
Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids (EPA-HQ-OW more
Riverside Community Care Urges HHS to Preserve Head Start Standards to Protect Vulnerable Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026 781.329.0909 www.riversidecc.org
September 28, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary
United States Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
On behalf of Riverside Community Care, based in Dedham, M more
Santa Clara Utah Urges Census Bureau to Address Seasonal Population Challenges and Enhance Data Accuracy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mayor
Jarett Waite
City Manager
Brock Jacobsen
City Council
Christa Hinton
Dave Pond
Janene Burton
Mark Hendrickson
Justin Caplin
September 28, 2026
George M. Cook, Director
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20233
Re: Decennial Census Residence Criteria and Demographic Questions, Docket N more
Sitka Tribe Council Chairwoman Howard Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Forest Health and Cultural Lands
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 16, 2026
Brooke Rollins, Secretary
Department of Agriculture
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Secretary Rollins,
I write on behalf of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA), tribal government in Sitka, Alaska, with over 4,881 tribal citizens. As a tribal government, STA is responsible for more
Synapstak: FDA Guidance on Architectural Risk Controls for Generative AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874
Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback (CDRH, August 2026)
Submitted by: Nicholas P M (Nik) Baker, Chartered FCIPD
Organisation: Synapstak Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Submitted to: Dockets Management Staff more
Tahirih Justice Center Opposes DHS Rule Eliminating Affirmative Asylum Interviews
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NATIONAL OFFICE 6400 Arlington Blvd, Ste 400 Falls Church, VA 22042 Justice@tahirih.org 571-282-6161 (p) 571-282-6162 (f)
September 28, 2026
Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re: Comment in Opposition to Aff more
Transport Workers Union Opposes NHTSA Proposal Allowing Unsafe Vehicles on Roads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
RE: NHTSA-2026-1585; Temporary exemption from motor vehicle and bumper standards interim final rule
Dear Administrator Morrison,
On behalf of more than 165,000 members of the Transport Workers Union of more
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO Urges NHTSA to Withdraw Proposed Exemption Rule for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO
815 16th St NW / 4th Floor / Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202.628.9262 / www.ttd.org
Greg Regan, President / Shari Semelsberger, Secretary-Treasurer
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jers more
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law Professor Marcus: Opposition Letter Highlights Risks to Legal Advocacy From Proposed Immigration Court Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
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IMMIGRATION LAW CLINIC
James E Rogers College of Law
1145 N. Mountain Ave.
Tucson AZ 85719
Ofc: 520-626-5232
Fax: 520-626-5233
September 28, 2026
Executive Office for Immigration Review
U.S. Department of Justice
Re: Civil Money Penalty for Actions in Contempt of an Immigration Judge's more
University of Arkansas Researchers Urge EPA to Approve Iptriazopyrid for Rice to Combat Herbicide-Resistant Weeds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Crop Science Research Center
1354 West Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704
September 15, 2026
Charles "Billy" Smith, Director
Registration Division (7505P)
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: USDA Comments on Iptriazopyrid; EPA-H more
University of Michigan Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Exchange Visitor Program Regulations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Rebecca Pasini, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange
U.S. Department of State, SA-5, 5th Floor
2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522.
Re: Comments in Response to Proposed Rule:
Exchange Visitor Program- Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to more
University of Missouri School of Social Work Assistant Professor Adams: FDA Guidance Recommendations Emphasize Equitable Access and Workforce Training for Psychedelic Therapy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28th, 2026
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542, Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments
Dear Presiding Officer and Panel Members:
I am an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Missouri, a licensed master social worker, and an i more
USA Pulses: EPA Urged to Maintain Existing Pulse Desiccation Tools While Developing Practical, Crop-Specific Alternatives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2780 W Pullman Rd Moscow, ID 83843-4024 USA 208.882.3023 info@usapulses.org www.usapulses.org
Via Electronic Docket Submission: http://www.regulations.gov
September 30, 2026
Douglas M. Troutman
Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Re: Com more
Veterans EZ Info Urges SBA to Adopt Updated Small Business Size Standards to Support Federal IT Growth and Competition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VetsEZ Comments | RIN 3245-AI67 | Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | Page 1
September 29, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator, Office of Industrial Base Resilience & Contracting
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards, RIN 3245-A more
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Urges EPA to Strengthen Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids and Promote Tiered Management
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Tess Richman
Engineering and Science Division
Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509. Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane more
Welcome With Dignity Campaign Urges DHS to Revoke Rule Eliminating Non-Adversarial Asylum Interviews
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 28, 2026
Brett H. Lassen
Chief, Asylum Division
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
5900 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Re: CIS No. 2851-26; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0199 (RIN 1615-AD18) Affirmative Asylum Referrals Without Interview
Dear Chief more
Wis. Partnership for Housing Development Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Over Concerns of Reduced Support for Low-Income Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 30, 2026
Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
Attn: Chief Counsel's Office
Travis Hill, Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
[Via email to C more
Yaak Valley Forest Council Conservation Director Bachman: Support for Retaining 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule to Protect Wilderness and Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 29, 2026
Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Forest Service
Re: Support for the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
Dear Director,
I am writing on behalf of the Yaak Valley Forest Council to express our strong support for retaining the 2001 Roadless Area Conservat more
Tipoffs: Iran
Ariz. Board of Regents: Arizona's Public Universities Strengthen Safeguards for Research and National Security
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release:
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Arizona's public universities strengthen safeguards for research and national security
Annual report to state leaders details how ASU, NAU and the U of A protect sensitive research, intellectual property and the nation's interests.
October 2, 2026
The Arizona Board of Regents' 2026 Research Security Report details how Arizona's public universities are protecting research vital to the n more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary Entitled 'U.S. Bets Big on Eurasia'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary:
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The U.S. Bets Big on Eurasia
The US has strategic and economic reasons to be a key player in Eurasia, and the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to make it happen.
By Nino Lezhava
October 2, 2026
It seemed likely when Donald Trump took office that the South Caucasus and Central Asia would not receive much attention. US administrations have long had an on-off interest, and there w more
CSIS Issues Newsletter: What Should Korea's Take on 'The Asian NATO' Be?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following newsletter:
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What Should Korea's Take on "The Asian NATO" Be?
by Ho-Young Ahn
October 1, 2026
Mr. Shigeru Ishiba has been a longtime proponent of the Asian NATO. His inauguration as Prime Minister of Japan in October 2024 brought about renewed interest in the idea, especially in Northeast Asia. Questions were raised in national parliaments, government leaders were called upon to respond to the more
Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority With "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 2, 2026
Democrats "Within Striking Distance" of Senate Majority with "Big Map" & "Wind in Our Sails" as GOP Returns Home With "Fresh Campaign Headaches"
With just over one month to go until the midterm elections, Democrats are "within striking distance" as Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer makes the case that the party is "on the edge of taking back the Senate" thanks to a "bi more
DNC: In the States - After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes
Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies
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Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a frac more
DNC: New - With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Wages Fail to Keep Up With Inflation in Trump's Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
NEW: With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Wages Fail To Keep Up With Inflation in Trump's Economy
Trump's economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, far below expectations
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Donald Trump and JD Vance's job market continues to erode, making it nearly impossible for Americans to find and keep good-paying jobs. The September jobs report revealed that Trump's job market added a meager more
DNC: With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Trump Travels to Alabama Amid Disastrous Approval Ratings and Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
With 32 Days Until the Midterms, Trump Travels to Alabama Amid Disastrous Approval Ratings and Rising Costs
Today, Donald Trump will travel to Alabama to promote his failed agenda that has made life unaffordable for working families. Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have hiked prices on everything, from gas to groceries. Now -- as his approval ratings s more
Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Gottheimer Co-Leads Bipartisan House Intelligence Committee Trip to Lebanon
Presses to Meet Obligations of Trilateral Agreement with U.S. and Israel; Fully Disarm Hezbollah, Remove Iran's Influence, and Return Lebanon to the Lebanese People; Critical to Lebanon's Long-Term Success
Oct 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a memb more
Hopkins Political Union Encourages Dialogue Across Differences
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Hopkins Political Union encourages dialogue across differences
With support from the Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund, which is currently accepting applications, groups like the Hopkins Political Union are promoting meaningful conversations on campus
By Claire Goudreau
Data centers, Iran, ICE, healthcare, voter ID laws--if it's on the front page of a newspaper, it's likely to end up as a debate more
House Agriculture Ranking Member Craig: "Working People Cannot Afford Trump's America"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Angie Craig: "Working people cannot afford Trump's America"
EAGAN, MN, October 1, 2026
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) released the following statement.
"Trump's tariffs and war with Iran are increasing prices across the board. While congressional Republicans defend the president's backward pri more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Whitesides Demand Watchdog Probes Into Taxpayer-Funded Trump Campaign Ads
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Whitesides Demand Watchdog Probes into Taxpayer-Funded Trump Campaign Ads
Lawmakers Ask Federal Watchdogs to Investigate Administration Officials for Violating Federal Law by Using Public Funds for Propaganda Ads
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Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2026)-- Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Commit more
Hughes Hubbard: Jeremy Paner Discusses U.S. Actions Against Iran-Linked Russian Financial Network With Bloomberg
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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October 02, 2026
Jeremy Paner Discusses U.S. Actions Against Iran-Linked Russian Financial Network with Bloomberg
Actions highlight how connections to Iran drive Treasury's targeting of sanctions-circumvention and money laundering networks.
Highlights
* OFAC and FinCEN actions target A7, a Russian financial services firm accused of using a global network of shell companies to circumvent U.S. economic more
Mich. Democratic Party: Republican Budget Provisions Take Effect, Gutting SNAP and Leaving Michiganders Hungry
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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October 2, 2026
Republican Budget Provisions Take Effect, Gutting SNAP and Leaving Michiganders Hungry
LANSING -- Yesterday, several provisions from Republicans' so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) went into effect, further gutting food assistance for working families while costs skyrocket due to Trump's Iran war.
OBBBA's changes have already cut SNAP benefits and health insurance more
State Dept.: Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Snapback of UN Restrictions on and Related to Iran
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Joint Statement on the Anniversary of the Snapback of UN Restrictions on and Related to Iran
Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Federated Sta more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "NO TROOPS IN OUR STREETS ACT" TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DOMESTIC TROOP DEPLOYMENTS AND VOTER INTIMIDATION AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTION
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES "NO TROOPS IN OUR STREETS ACT" TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DOMESTIC TROOP DEPLOYMENTS AND VOTER INTIMIDATION AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTION
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Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces "No Troops in Our Streets Act" to Prevent Illegal Domestic Troop Deployments and Voter Intimidation Ahead of Midterm Election
Ryan's bill prevents President Trump from weaponizing the military to interfere with el more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH DEMANDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO VITAL LIHEAP FUNDS AS TEMPERATURES DROP
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN JOINS BIPARTISAN PUSH DEMANDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DISTRIBUTE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO VITAL LIHEAP FUNDS AS TEMPERATURES DROP
Congressman Pat Ryan Joins Bipartisan Push Demanding Trump Administration Distribute and Expand Access to Vital LIHEAP Funds As Temperatures Drop
As temperatures begin to drop and fuel prices remain high due to the Iran War, Congressman Ryan is demand more
DCCC Frontline Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids: MAGA Betrayed Rural America
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Frontline Co-Chair Rep. Sharice Davids: MAGA Betrayed Rural America
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In a new op-ed in The Hill, Congresswoman Sharice Davids calls out MAGA Republicans for abandoning rural America. From skyrocketing costs and farm bankruptcies to gutting rural health care infrastructure and slashing Medicaid funding, Davids details how two years of complete Republican control has left rural more
DCCC Statement on Kathy Castor's Decisive Debate Victory Against 'MAGA Mike' Beltran in FL-14
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Kathy Castor's Decisive Debate Victory Against 'MAGA Mike' Beltran in FL-14
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DCCC Spokesperson Anna Elsasser issued the following statement on Kathy Castor's resounding victory in today's FL-14 live radio debate against extreme 'MAGA Mike' Beltran:
"Today, FL-14 voters saw the choice in this race crystal clear: Kathy Castor is a proven, independent fighter who p more
Diesel Export Ban - Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12744) by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman:
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Diesel Export Ban: Transportation Policy Considerations for Congress
On September 21, 2026, the average price of diesel fuel for use in highway vehicles reached $6.529 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In 2024, trucks and trains transported between two-thirds and three-quarters of all do more
ESRI Newsletter | September
DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 2 [Category: Economics] -- The Economic and Social Research Institute posted the following news:
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ESRI Newsletter | September
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Dear Reader,
We kicked off September in true 'back to school' style with the publication of several reports on education. One report examined student out-migration from Northern Ireland and found that the common 'brain drain' narrative, where young people leave to pursue third-level education in Britain and do not return, is not supported more
Governor Mills Calls on Congress to Boost LIHEAP Funding
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news:
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Governor Mills Calls on Congress to Boost LIHEAP Funding
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Governor also urges Maine people not to delay applying for home heating assistance, Highlights Maine Winter Heating Guide
Augusta, MAINE - Governor Janet Mills today urged Congress to provide additional home heating assistance as President Trump's war in Iran continues to drive energy prices to record highs.
In a letter to Maine's Congressional De more
Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Effort to Extend Key Tax Credit for Small Agri-Biodiesel Producers
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the bipartisan Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit Extension Act to extend a key tax credit that supports small biodiesel producers, family farmers and the rural communities they sustain across America.
The more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week?
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Fox 5: Rising diesel prices add millions to Clark County School District busing budget
8 News Now: Lower Las Vegas hotel rates not filling rooms as visitor levels plunge again in August
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working fam more
Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the September jobs report:
"The September jobs report, which shows that just 29,000 jobs were added to the economy last month and that unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, reflects the uncertainty Americans feel toward the job market and the economy as this Administ more
INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts."
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts."
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New reporting from the Philadelphia Inquirer is highlighting how rising prices unleashed by Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are driving voter backlash in four toss up House races.
The Inquirer speaks wi more
International Monetary Fund: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, October 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
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Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, October 1, 2026
Speaker: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department at the IMF
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MS. KOZACK: Hello everyone. Welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. It's great to see all of you here in person and those of you joining us online.
I'm Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF's Communication Department. As usual, t more
ITA Sets October Deadline for Antidumping Duty/Countervailing Duty Administrative Review Requests
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is giving interested parties until the last day of October 2026 to request administrative reviews of specified antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders, findings and suspended investigations with October anniversary dates.
The opportunity covers AD proceedings involving Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Moldova, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Turkiye, Vie more
Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 - 74th-118th Congresses Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998
Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lam more
Modest job numbers signal slow economic growth: CEI analysis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release:
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Modest job numbers signal slow economic growth: CEI analysis
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Just 29,000 jobs were added to the US economy in September 2026, according to the latest monthly government report, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent. CEI experts note this is another sign of slow economic growth.
Sean Higgins, CEI research fellow:
Friday's Labor Department report showing that more
NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Blame Trump for Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Majority of Americans Blame Trump for Rising Costs
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"Sixty-five percent of adults overall say higher-than-usual prices are the result of Trump's policies"
New AP-NORC polling shows what we all already know: Americans hate Republicans' disastrous economy.
The numbers speak for themselves:
* 6 in 10 adults say the economy and country are worse off than two years ago
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaac and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a top destination more
Rep. Thompson, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
We write to express our outrage at the misuse of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) f more
Rounds Calls for Federal Gas and Diesel Tax Suspension to Lower Prices at Pump, President Trump to Invoke Defense Production Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Rounds Calls for Federal Gas and Diesel Tax Suspension to Lower Prices at Pump, President Trump to Invoke Defense Production Act
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PIERRE - Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) called for a suspension of the federal gas and diesel tax for 90 days in a letter today to President Donald Trump. Additionally, Rounds asked states to consider suspending their own gas and diesel taxes. This would temporarily sav more
Sen. Sanders, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 1, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C., 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy: As the cost of home heating skyrockets across the country due to the illegal and unconstitutional more
U.S. Mission to the U.N.: Remarks at a U.N. General Assembly Meeting on Russia's, China's Use of Veto of a U.N. Security Council Resolution on Iran Sanctions
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following news:
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Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on Russia's and China's Use of Veto of a UN Security Council Resolution on Iran Sanctions
October 1, 2026
Ambassador Mike Waltz
U.S. Representative to the United Nations
New York, New York
AS PREPARED
Thank you, Mr. President.
On September 17, Russia and China vetoed a resolution to extend the mandate of the Panel of Experts that supports the 1737 Committ more
WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unlawfully weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a new lawsuit.
Historically, the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards have re more
