Capital Markets Subcommittee Reviews the Evolving Investment Landscape and Market Regulation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Capital Markets Subcommittee Reviews the Evolving Investment Landscape and Market Regulation
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, led by Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner (MO-02), held a hearing to examine the modern investment ecosystem and assess the investment strategies available to A more
Committee on Small Business Announces July Hearing Schedule
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Committee on Small Business Announces July Hearing Schedule
Today, the House Committee on Small Business announced its July hearing schedule.
Full Committee Hearing: "250 Years of American Legacy: Small Businesses and the American Dream"
* Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1st at 10:00 AM ET
* Location: Hearing Room, 2360 Rayburn House Of more
Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more
GAO Denies TechGlobal Protest Over NOAA Information Technology Contract Award to Reston Consulting Group
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by TechGlobal Inc., a women-owned small business based in Reston, Virginia, challenging the award of an information technology support services task order to Reston Consulting Group Inc., a women-owned small business in Herndon, Virginia.
The task order was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive information technology support for more
Healthcare Labor Management: Cracking the Low-Supply, High-Demand Code
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 27 (TNSrep) -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, issued the following news release:
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Healthcare Labor Management: Cracking the Low-Supply, High-Demand Code
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Labor continues to drive margin pressure across healthcare, with workforce shortages, rising wage rates and turnover increasing costs while constraining access.
* Health systems that anticipate demand, align staffing models and improve productivity are better positioned to ma more
Moolenaar, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Legislation To Close Loophole in Advanced AI Chip Export Controls
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Moolenaar, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Legislation To Close Loophole in Advanced AI Chip Export Controls
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are co-leading bipartisan legislation to stop the Chinese Communist Party ( more
OS-DB-JV-2 Protest Against VA Janitorial Contract Rejected Over Missing Joint Venture Certification
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by OS-DB-JV-2 LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, after the company was excluded from the competitive range for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs janitorial services contract in San Juan and Mayaguez.
The solicitation sought a fixed-price contract for janitorial services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan and the VA Mayaguez Out-Patient Clini more
Rep. Sykes Secures Adoption of Workforce Amendment as House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Advances 10 Artificial Intelligence Bills
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Secures Adoption of Workforce Amendment as House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Advances 10 Artificial Intelligence Bills
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology advanced 10 bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) bills on Thursday, including H.R. 9334, the Workforce for Artificial Intelligence Trust Act, which U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes ( more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on June 26, 2026:
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Outcomes of the Second Pax Silica Summit
Launched by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg in December 2025, Pax Silica is the Department of State's flagship effort on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security. The initiative aims to build new economic security consensus among allies and trusted partners to advance secure, prosperous, and innovative supply chains more
State Dept.: Advancing Trilateral Cooperation to Disrupt Democratic People's Republic of Korea Cyber-Enabled Revenue Generation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Advancing Trilateral Cooperation to Disrupt Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Cyber-Enabled Revenue Generation
Interagency delegations from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 25 and 26 to coordinate responses to the DPRK's cryptocurrency theft, laundering, information technology (IT) worker schemes, and malicious cyber activity at the more
Top Takeaways From Full Committee Hearing on the Congressional Research Service and AI
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing on the Congressional Research Service and AI
Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "The Congressional Research Service and the Future of AI-Enabled Policy Analysis."
Witness:
* Dr. Karen Donfried, Director of the Congressional Research Service
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, June 24, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, to discuss implementation of the agricultural provisions in more
Senior leaders chart course for future force
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Senior leaders chart course for future force
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -
More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10-12, for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives.
Formalized by Gen. Curtis LeMay in 1961, Coronas serve as a venue for the Air Force's more
UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand'
RIVERSIDE, California, June 26 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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UCR experts examine social security 'sleight of hand'
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For more than 30 years, there have been episodic, gloomy reports about the fate of social security. And politicians have broached this "third rail" of the American political landscape with great trepidation. Recent reports are sounding the alarms again, with Social Security trustees saying that, by 2023, 30% of Americans will more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48922) entitled "Comparison of Selected Versions of H.R. 6644."
The report is written by housing policy specialists Henry G. Watson, Katie Jones and Maggie McCarty and financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Darryl E. Getter.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Tables
Table 1. Improving Financial Literacy / Opportunities for Housing ... 3
Table 2. Building M more
Funding for Public Elementary & Secondary Schools Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12519) by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Joe Angert.
Here are excerpts:
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Funding for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Congress provides annual appropriations and periodically provides supplemental appropriations for public elementary and secondary schools through many agencies and programs. Of these funds, the largest tranche more
Iran - Congressional Reporting Requirements Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48282) on June 16, 2026, entitled "Iran: Congressional Reporting Requirements" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Iran: Congressional Reporting Requirements
Congress has mandated that the executive branch provide it with significant amounts of information related to Iran via singular and recurring reporting requirements. Iran-related issues more
Possible U.S.-Iran Agreement - INARA & U.S. Sanctions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13247) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas and legislative attorney Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Possible U.S.-Iran Agreement: INARA and U.S. Sanctions
In June 2026, after months of diplomatic engagement, President Trump announced that a "Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete." No mutually agreed upon text of an agreement has been publicly released more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power: The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress" by legislative attorneys Benjamin M. Barczewski and Todd Garvey:
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SUMMARY
The scope of the President's removal power has been a subject of much interest during the 119th Congress as President Donald Trump has dismissed several officials from independent regulatory commissions. These offi more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Early American History, Removal, and the Separation of Powers
Due in part to the Constitution's silence on the removal of officers other than through impeachment, history and early understandings of the separation of powers have long played a central rol more
President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Publius's Views on Removal: The Federalist Papers
Several statements made in the Federalist Papers appear to support the proposition that the Constitution either left the regulation of the tenure of executive officials to congressional regulation or requi more
U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48997) on June 16, 2026, entitled "U.S.-Panama Relations: Overview and Issues for Congress" by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and Panama generally have maintained close relations since Panama's independence in 1903. Close bilateral ties are largely rooted in the extensive linkages developed between the two countries when the United St more
U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48997) on June 16, 2026, entitled "U.S.-Panama Relations - Overview and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Cooperation on Drug Trafficking and Other Security Concerns
The United States and Panama have long-standing security ties, stemming in part from the joint responsibility to safeguard the Panama Canal (see "Canal-Related U.S.-Panama Security Cooperation.") Since th more
Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs - CFI & NEVI Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE more
Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48992) entitled "Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment: Selected Issues" by telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Broadband is a powerful communications technology that supports many applications. Closing the gap between people who have access to broadband and those who do not - the digital divide - has been a long-standing congressiona more
Rescheduling Medical Marijuana - Implications for Criminal & Collateral Consequences Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12715) by Lisa N. Sacco, illicit drugs and crime policy specialist:
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Rescheduling Medical Marijuana: Implications for Criminal and Collateral Consequences
In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) classified marijuana and its derivatives as Schedule I controlled substances. Since then, this classification largely remained unchanged unless certain products or derivatives more
Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40858) entitled "Locate an Agency or Program Within Appropriations Bills" by senior research librarian Justin Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report provides an alphabetical listing of federal agencies and programs, and it is an aid to identify the major sources of their appropriated funding. A listing of House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees is provided.
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Conten more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and more
Trump Accounts - Overview & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48910) entitled "Trump Accounts: Overview and Policy Considerations" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Trump Accounts are a new form of traditional individual retirement account (IRA) that the 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created for the benefit of children. Savers will be able to contribute to Trump Accounts starting on July 4, 2026.
Tra more
Trump Accounts - Overview & Policy Considerations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48910) entitled "Trump Accounts - Overview and Policy Considerations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Benefits of Trump Accounts and Comparison with Other Types of Accounts
Trump Accounts do not allow individuals to deduct contributions made to the accounts of children from the individuals' taxable incomes, nor do they exempt withdrawals from taxation. The tax benefit of a Trump Account more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Agadia Systems Urges CMS to Enhance Prior Authorization Interoperability and Provider Participation
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Agadia Systems Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for drugs. The letter provides detailed feedback on a rule intended to standardize electronic prior authorization workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve timely patient access to medications across Medicaid, CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans. more
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Highlights Challenges in Drug Prior Authorization
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The AAAAI supported efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic standards but emphasized that benefits will be limited without integrated syste more
American Dental Association Urges CMS to Tailor Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards for Dentistry
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule aimed at enhancing interoperability standards and prior authorization processes across Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid plans, CHIP agencies, and qualified health plan issuers on federally-facilitated exchanges.
The letter, co-signed by President Richard J. Rosato and Executive Director Nader A. Naders more
AMGA Urges CMS to Accelerate Drug Prior Authorization Timelines and Improve Provider Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Medical Group Association, Alexandria, Virginia, representing more than 440 multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
The letter, signed by Jerry Penso, president and CEO, highlighted the clinical challenges and administrative burdens imposed by current more
Colorado Conservation Districts Urge BLM to Align Grazing Regulations With Local Land Use Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts, based in Meeker, Colorado, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing administration regulations outside of Alaska.
The Districts emphasized the importance of grazing on public lands to the ranching community in Rio Blanco County.
They highlighted their Land & Natural Resource Use Plan and Policy (LNRPP), which directs local land management stra more
Family Health Network Advocates for Strengthened Interoperability and Prior Authorization Reforms to Improve Care Access
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Family Health Network of Central New York Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center in Cortland, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule.
The letter, signed by CEI Kim Osborne, outlined support for the agency's efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and enhance electronic prior authorization processes with a more
Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District, Lordsburg, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing regulations.
The conservation district letter, signed by John Samuel, President and Members of the Board of Supervisors, endorses broader application of land health standards across all BLM programs, highlighting the need for balanced management of rangeland health factors including wi more
Maryland Department of Human Services Urges Caution in Proposed Family Assistance Program Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter, from acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, addresses the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs" and raises concerns about specific regulatory provisions the agency intends to remove.
The department, overseeing Maryland's Temporary Ass more
NAPCA Supports CMS Proposed Rule to Improve Prior Authorization for Drugs
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services endorsing a proposed rule.
The letter, signed by President and CEO Clayton S. Fong, emphasized that the rule's modernization of prior authorization requirements will speed up response times and improve healthcare outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander older adults.
The organization highlighted more
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports CMS Proposed Changes to Improve Drug Prior Authorization Processes
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP programs, and Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges.
The letter, signed by Reyna Taylor, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy, highlighted the more
National Psoriasis Foundation Urges Patient-Centered Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Qualified Health Plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. The NPF advocates for the roughly 8 million Americans living with psoriatic disease and seek more
Neighborhood Health Center Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Standards for Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Neighborhood Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging enhancements to proposed interoperability standards and prior authorization requirements. NHC highlights challenges faced by medically underserved patients across Clackamas and Washington counties, emphasizing the need for streamlined PA processes to improve access to critical healthcare services and p more
Ohio Community Health Centers Urge Enhanced CMS Standards for Drug Prior Authorization Interoperability
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes across Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed updates to Medicare and Medicaid programs regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, OACHC advocated for reforms that would reduce administrative burdens on Community Healt more
Trust for America's Health Urges Restoration of Centers for Disease Control Smoking Office Staff for Effective Tobacco Campaign
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Trust for America's Health emphasized the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health in sustaining the success of the Tips From Former Smokers campaign.
In a public comment letter signed by J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Trust for America's Health supported the CDC's proposed data collection while urging the reinstatement of staff members placed on administrative leave f more
UW Health Urges CMS to Enhance Standardization and Efficiency in Prior Authorization Process
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- UW Health, an integrated health system and academic medical center based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs' prior authorization for drugs.
Alan S. Kaplan, CEO of the health system, supports CMS's efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic processes and standardized data exchange, highlighting the potential to reduce man more
Washington State Health Care Authority Urges Delay On Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Washington State Health Care Authority, Olympia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule on electronic prior authorization.
The letter, signed by Director Ryan Moran, advocates delaying the compliance date from October 1, 2027, to no earlier than January 1, 2030, to allow sufficient time for states to implement systems changes and integra more
Tipoffs: Iran
DNC Launches Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action With More Than 200 On-The-Ground Events Taking Place in Communities Throughout the Country
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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DNC Launches Nationwide Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action With More Than 200 On-The-Ground Events Taking Place in Communities Throughout the Country
While focusing on affordability and holding Republicans accountable for making life more expensive, thousands of Democrats will spend the weekend participating in canvasses, community meetings, voter registration drives, volunte more
DNC: In the States - Trump's Refusal To Bring Down Housing Costs Continues To Hurt American Families
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: Trump's Refusal To Bring Down Housing Costs Continues To Hurt American Families
With Donald Trump reportedly telling Speaker Mike Johnson that "no one gives a [bleep] about housing" and bragging that he doesn't "think about Americans' financial situation," it's clear that Republicans don't care about easing Americans' financial pain. While Democrats in Congress fig more
Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left more
What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Support Grows for Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 on Tuesday. Built for the people who feed America, the proposal delivers more certaint more
At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly
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When the Egypt and Iran teams meet at Lumen Field in Seattle tonight, soccer fans will be free to wave the rainbow flag. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed Thursday that it would not bar the symbol from the stadium over formal objections from both countries' football federations. It is the right call.
On J more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap - Week of June 22, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, June 24, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing with USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, to discuss implementation of the agricultural provisions in more
